2020 VOLKSWAGEN ID.4 warning

WARNING
Careless or unsupervised use of the electric
front seats can result in se vere injuries.
x The electrical front seat adjustment also
works when the ignition is switched off.
Never leave children or people requiring
assistance alone in the vehicle.
x In the event of an emergency, stop elec-
trical adjustment by pressing another
switch. NOTICE
To avoid damaging the electrical components
in the front seats, do not kneel on the seats
or apply sharp pressure at a single point on
the seat cushion and backrest. It may not be possible to adjust the
seat electrically if the charge le

vel of
the 12-volt vehicle battery is too low.
Activating the electric drive will inter-
rupt the seat adjustment procedure.Rear seats
Introduction to the topic
The f
ollowing section describes the options
for adjusting the rear seats. Always ensure
that your sitting position is correct

WARNING
The side lights or daytime running lights
are not bright enough to illuminate the
road ahead and to ensure that other road
users are able to see you.
x Always switch the dipped beam head-
lights on if it is dark, raining or visibility
is poor.
x The tail lights will not be switched on
with the daytime running lights. If the
tail lights are not switched on, the v
ehi-
cle may not be visible to other road
users if it is dark, raining, or if visibility is
poor. WARNING
The automatic headlights function switches the dipped beam headlights on
and off only when there is a change in the
le

vel of brightness.
x Switch the dipped beam on manually if
required by the weather conditions, e.g.
in the event of fog. When reverse gear is engaged, the
cornering light on both sides of the v

e-
hicle switches on to provide better illumina-
tion of the surrounding area when manoeu-
vring. Switching the rear fog light
on and off
The rear f

og light can only be switched on
when the ignition is switched on

x
Curv ed mirrors (convex or aspheric) en-
large the field of vision and can make
objects in the mirror seem smaller and
further away than they actually are.
x Using curved mirrors to estimate the
distance from other vehicles behind you
when changing lanes can provide inac-
curate results and can lead to accidents
and severe injuries.
x Whenever possible, use the interior mir-
ror to check the exact distance between
your vehicle and following traffic or oth-
er objects.
x Ensure that you have a good view to the
rear of the vehicle. WARNING
Automatic anti-dazzle mirrors contain an
electrolyte fluid which could leak if the mir-
ror is broken.
x The leaking electrolyte fluid can cause
irritation to the skin, eyes and respirato-
ry organs, especially in people who suf

-
fer from asthma or similar illnesses. Im-
mediately ensure that there is a suffi-
cient supply of fresh air and get out of
the vehicle. If this is not possible, open
all of the windows and doors.
x If the electrolyte fluid gets into the eyes
or onto the skin, immediately wash the
area with plenty of water for at least
15 minutes and consult a doctor.
x If the electrolyte fluid gets onto shoes or
clothing, wash immediately with plenty
of water for at least 15 minutes. Clean
shoes and clothes thoroughly before
wearing them again.
x If the electrolyte fluid is swallowed, im-
mediately rinse the mouth with plenty
of water for at least 15 minutes. Do not
induce vomiting unless instructed to do
so by a doctor. Seek medical assistance
immediately. NOTICE
If the glass of an automatic anti-dazzle mirror
is broken, electrolyte fluid can leak from the mirror. This fluid attacks plastic surfaces. Re-
mo
ve the fluid as soon as possible, e.g. using
a wet sponge. Interior mirror
Fig. 94
On the windscreen: automatic anti-daz-
zle interior mirror.
Automatic anti-dazzle interior mirror
When the ignition is switched on, the sensors
measure the incident light from the rear

The automatic anti-dazzle function will be
deactiv
ated in some situations, e.g. when re-
verse gear is engaged. WARNING
The illuminated display from a portable
na
vigation device can lead to functional im-
pairment of the interior automatic anti-
dazzle mirror and cause accidents or seri-
ous injuries.
x You may not be able to precisely deter-
mine the distance from vehicles travel-
ling behind you or from other objects if
the automatic anti-dazzle function is im-
paired. Exterior mirrors
Fig. 95
In the driv
er door: rotary knob for the
exterior mirrors.
The exterior mirror functions for left-hand
drive vehicles are described below. Position corresponds to the exterior mirror on the
driv

er side and position to the exterior mir-
ror on the front passenger side. These in-
structions are mirrored f
or right-hand drive
vehicles.

WARNING
Closing the sun blind without the roll-back
function can cause serious injuries.
x Always close the sun blind carefully.
x Ensure that nobody obstructs the path
of the sun blind, especially if the roll-
back function is not activ
e when it is
closed.
x The roll-back function does not prevent
fingers or other body parts from being
pressed against the roof frame and sus-
taining injury. Heating and air condi-
tioning system
Heating, v

entilation,
cooling Introduction to the topic
The Climatronic is an automatic air condi-
tioning system that heats, cools and dehu-
midifies the air. Automatic mode enables the
Climatronic to control the air temperature, air
distribution and air v

olume automatically.
The air conditioning system will work most
effectively if the vehicle interior is kept
closed. Opening the windows and glass roof
to provide fresh air may accelerate cooling
down the vehicle if high temperatures have
built up in the vehicle interior.
Display of active functions
Illuminated symbols on the sensor buttons
indicate that the function is switched on.
Colour-coded function buttons display an ac-
tivated function in the climate settings on
the Infotainment system.
Operating the air conditioning system with
voice commands
Depending on the vehicle equipment, some
functions of the air conditioning system can
be operated with the voice control function

WARNING
Poor visibility through the door windows,
windscreen and rear window increases the
risk of collisions and accidents which can
cause serious injuries.
x Keep all door windows, the windscreen
and the rear window free from ice, snow
and condensation to maintain perf
ect
visibility.
x Adjust the heating, air conditioning and
rear window heating to prevent conden-
sation from forming on the windows.
x Only set off once all windows are clear.
x Use air recirculation mode for a short
period only. Condensation could other-
wise form very quickly on the windows,
greatly reducing visibility.
x Switch off the air recirculation mode
when it is no longer required. NOTICE
Food, medicine and other items that are sen-
sitiv
e to heat or cold could be either dam-
aged or rendered useless by the air flowing
out of the vents.
x Never leave food, medicines or other tem-
perature-sensitive objects in front of the
vents. NOTICE
If the air conditioning system is not working,
switch the air conditioning system off imme-
diately and ha

ve it checked by a qualified
workshop. This can help to prevent secondary
damage. Overview of functions
Please refer to and at the start of
the chapter on page 120.
Some functions of the air conditioning sys-
tem and menus in the Inf

otainment system as well as an air conditioning block for the
rear seats depend on the equipment le

vel.
In the Infotainment system Open the air conditioning settings in
the Infotainment system.
In the Infotainment system: upper screen
edge
Switch the air conditioning system on
and off.
In the Infotainment system: lower screen
edge Select temperature. Depending on the
equipment level, you can set the tem-
perature directly in the Infotainment
system or use the touch sliders be-
neath the Infotainment system. The
selected temperatures are displayed
at the bottom of the screen in the In-
fotainment system.
The temperatures set for the rear row
of seats are shown on the displays for
the air conditioning block for the rear
seats. Adopt temperature settings of driver
side f
or all seats. Switch the seat heating on and off

ing effect can be increased by applying
more pressure to the brake pedal.
x You must driv
e particularly carefully
when driving with new brake pads in or-
der to reduce the risk of accidents, seri-
ous injuries and loss of control of the ve-
hicle.
x Never drive too close to other vehicles
when running in new brake pads, and
never create a driving situation that will
place a heavy load on the brakes. WARNING
Overheated brakes reduce the braking ef-
f
ect and considerably increase the braking
distance.
x When driving downhill, the brakes are
placed under particular strain and be-
come hot very quickly.
x Before driving down a long, steep gradi-
ent, reduce your speed and select
a higher recuperation level. This will
make use of the electric drive braking
effect and relieve the load on the brakes.
x Non-standard or damaged front spoilers
could restrict the airflow to the brakes
and cause them to overheat. WARNING
Wet brakes or brakes coated with ice or
road salt react more slowly and require lon-
ger braking distances.
x Carefully apply the brakes to test them.
x Always dry brakes and clean off any
coating of ice and salt with a f

ew cau-
tious applications of the brakes when
visibility, weather, road and traffic con-
ditions permit. Regularly perform a visual check of the
thickness of the front brake pads
through the openings in the rims or from the
underside of the v

ehicle. If necessary, remove
the wheels to carry out a comprehensive
check. Volkswagen recommends using
a Volkswagen dealership for this purpose. When the front brake pads are
checked, the brake pads in the drum
brakes on the rear axle should also be
checked at the same time. This check is per-
f

ormed though an inspection hole on the rear
of the drum. A sealing plug must be removed
for this purpose. Volkswagen recommends
using a Volkswagen dealership for this pur-
pose. Driving a loaded vehicle
F
or good vehicle handling when driving a loa-
ded vehicle, please observe the following:

electrical system and to the high-voltage
battery.
Driving with an open boot lid
Driving with an open boot lid is particularly
dangerous. All objects and the open boot lid
must be secured properly and suitable meas-
ures taken.
Driving with an open boot lid increases the
air resistance of the v
ehicle and thus also the
energy consumption of the electric drive.
This considerably reduces the possible range
of the vehicle. Volkswagen does not recom-
mend driving with the boot lid open due to
the resulting reduction in range. WARNING
Driving with an unlocked or open boot lid
can cause serious injuries.
x Always driv

e with the boot lid closed.
x Always stow all items in the luggage
compartment securely. Loose objects
can fall out of the luggage compartment
and injure other road users.
x Always drive carefully and ensure that
you think ahead.
x Avoid any abrupt or sudden driving and
braking manoeuvres as this can cause
the open boot lid to move unpredictably.
x Any objects protruding from the luggage
compartment must be marked to ensure
that they are visible to other road users.
Observe the legal requirements.
x Any objects protruding from the luggage
compartment must never be held in po-
sition by the boot lid.
x If it is necessary to drive with the boot
lid open, all luggage racks and cargo
stowed on the rack must be removed
from the boot lid. NOTICE
The vehicle height, and possibly the length,
are diff
erent when the boot lid is open. Driving through water on
roads
Please f

ollow these rules to help prevent
damage to your vehicle when driving through
water, for example if the road is flooded: