2020 VOLKSWAGEN ID.4 warning light

WARNING
Elastic tensioning straps must be stretched
to attach to the fastening rings. The hooks
attached to them can cause serious injuries.
x Always protect eyes and face from injury
when attaching elastic tensioning straps.
x Always hold elastic tensioning straps se-
curely when fastening so that they can-
not slip off and rebound.
x Always fasten the elastic tensioning
straps first to the fastening rings in the
front area of the luggage compartment,
then pull them towards the loading sill
and fasten them to the fastening rings
there. If the tension straps slip off
, they
will snap away from the body. Suitable lashing, retaining or securing
straps and luggage securing systems
are a

vailable from qualified workshops.
Volkswagen recommends using a Volkswagen
dealership for this purpose. Luggage net
Fig. 132
In the luggage compartment: luggage
net fitted flat.
The luggage net can help to pre

vent light
items of cargo from sliding around in the lug-
gage compartment. The luggage net also has
a built-in pocket with a zip that can hold
smaller items. Hooking the luggage net flat on the luggage
compartment floor

Bag hook
Fig. 133
On the left and right in the luggage
compartment: bag hooks.
In the luggage compartment, there may be
bag hooks f
or hanging light shopping bags. WARNING
Never use the bag hooks for lashing down
items of luggage or other objects. The bag
hooks could break off during a sudden
braking manoeuvre or in the e

vent of an
accident. NOTICE
Do not load each bag hook with more than
2.5 kg (5 lb). Load-through hatch
Fig. 134
In the rear seat backrest: opening the
load-through hatch. Fig. 135
In the luggage compartment: opening
the load-through hatch.
Depending on the v

ehicle equipment, a load-
through hatch may be located behind the
centre armrest on the rear seat backrest. This
can be used to transport long objects in the
vehicle interior, such as skis.
Opening the load-through hatch

DANGER
It is dangerous to transport people in
a trailer and it may also be illegal. WARNING
Improper use of the towing bracket can
lead to a loss of v ehicle control, accidents
and serious injuries.
x Only use the towing bracket if it is fitted
properly and is not damaged.
x Do not carry out any alterations or re-
pairs to the towing bracket.
x Wherever possible, swivel in or remove
the ball coupling when a trailer is not
being used in order to reduce the risk of
injury in rear-end collisions, and the risk
of injury to pedestrians and cyclists
when the vehicle is parked.
x Never install a “weight-distributing” or
“load-balancing” towing bracket to the
vehicle. The vehicle was not constructed
for these kinds of towing brackets. The
towing bracket can fail, causing the
trailer to tear loose from the vehicle. WARNING
Towing a trailer and transporting heavy or
bulky items can change the v
ehicle han-
dling, increase the braking distance and
lead to accidents.
x Always secure loads properly using suit-
able and undamaged lashing, retaining
or securing straps.
x Always adapt your speed and driving
style to suit visibility, weather, road and
traffic conditions. Reduce your speed,
particularly when going downhill.
x Trailers with a high centre of gravity are
more likely to tip over than trailers with
a low centre of gravity.
x Always drive carefully and think ahead.
Accelerate carefully and gently. Avoid
abrupt and sudden driving and braking
manoeuvres. x
Take special care when o
vertaking. Re-
duce your speed immediately if the trail-
er shows even the slightest sign of snak-
ing.
x Never drive faster than 80 km/h
(50 mph) when towing a trailer; also
100 km/h (60 mph) in exceptional cases.
This also applies to countries where
higher speeds are permitted. Keep to
country-specific speed limits which may
be lower for vehicles with trailers than
for vehicles without trailers.
x Never try to stop a trailer from snaking
by increasing your speed.
x Never install a “weight-distributing” or
“load-balancing” towing bracket on the
vehicle. NOTICE
Please observe the notes and information for
v
ehicles with N1 approval

x
Do not use fuel, nail v arnish remover, paint
thinner or similar products to clean the
windows. Wax deposits on the windscreen and
rear window could cause the wiper
blades to rub. Remo

ve wax residue using
a special cleaning product or cleaning cloths. Exterior lighting
Introduction to the topic
Bef

ore changing a bulb, check whether a bulb
or LED light unit has failed. You can normally
change bulbs yourself. If the exterior lighting
is realised using LED technology, depending
on model and vehicle equipment, it is not
possible for you to change the LED light units
or individual LEDs yourself. If individual LEDs
fail, this may be an indication that more LEDs
are on the point of failure. In this case, have
the LED light units checked and renewed if
necessary at a qualified workshop.
It may be illegal to drive with faulty exterior
lights.
Additional bulb specifications
Some bulbs might have factory specifications
that differ from standard bulbs. The designa-
tion is inscribed on the bulb, either on the
glass part or on the base. WARNING
Changing bulbs incorrectly can cause acci-
dents and serious injuries.
x When working in the bonnet space, al-
ways read and observ

e the safety warn-
ings

x
If the power supply of the towed v ehicle
fails, stop towing immediately and seek
expert assistance. NOTICE
Towing with a tow-rope or tow-bar can dam-
age the v
ehicle.
x Tow the vehicle carefully with a tow-rope
or tow-bar.
x If possible, have the broken-down vehicle
transported by a breakdown truck. NOTICE
When pushing the vehicle by hand, the tail
light clusters, side spoilers on the rear win-
dow and large panels can be damaged and
the rear spoiler may become detached.
x When pushing the v

ehicle by hand, do not
press on the tail light clusters, side spoilers
on the rear window, large panels and the
rear spoiler. NOTICE
The vehicle can be damaged, e.g. the vehicle
paintwork, when remo
ving and fitting the
cover and towing eye.
x Remove and install the cover and the tow-
ing eye carefully so as to avoid damage to
the vehicle. NOTICE
Use of a towing eye that is not suitable for
the v
ehicle can damage the vehicle.
x Always use the towing eye supplied in the
vehicle toolkit of your vehicle or a towing
eye that is suitable for the vehicle for tow-
ing. Notes on towing
Please refer to and at the start of
the chapter on page 304.
It is still possible to activ

ate the turn signals
in a vehicle that is being towed, even if the
hazard warning lights are switched on. To do
this, operate the turn signal and main beam
lever in the required direction while the igni-
tion is switched on. The hazard warning lights
will not flash while the turn signal is being
used. The hazard warning lights will start
flashing again automatically as soon as the
turn signal and main beam lever is moved
back to the neutral position.
In which situations may the vehicle not be
towed?
In the following situations, the vehicle may
not be towed for a long distance on its own
tyres:

Changing a wheel
Introduction to the topic
You should carry out a wheel change yourself
only when the v
ehicle is parked safely, you
are familiar with the safety procedures and
have access to the correct equipment. Some
models are delivered from the factory with-
out a jack or box spanner. If this is the case,
wheels should be changed by a qualified
workshop.
The jack supplied with the vehicle is only de-
signed for changing a wheel when one vehi-
cle tyre is damaged and has to be replaced. If
both tyres on one side of the vehicle, both
tyres on one axle, or all tyres are damaged,
seek expert assistance. WARNING
Changing a wheel can be dangerous, espe-
cially when carried out at the side of a road.
Please note the f

ollowing steps in order to
reduce the risk of serious injuries:
x Stop the vehicle as soon as possible and
when safe to do so. Park the vehicle at
a safe distance from moving traffic in
order to carry out the wheel change.
x All passengers and children in particular
must be at a safe distance and away
from the area of work during the wheel
change.
x Switch on the hazard warning lights to
warn other road users.
x Check that the surface the vehicle is
parked on is level and firm. If necessary,
use a large, strong board or similar sup-
port for the jack.
x Only change the wheel yourself when
you feel confident with carrying out the
procedure. If not, seek expert assistance.
x Always use suitable and undamaged
tools to change the wheel.
x Always switch off the electric drive via
the ignition and move the selector lever to the P position to reduce the risk of
unintended v

ehicle movement.
x Switch on the electronic parking brake.
x The wheel bolt tightening torque should
be checked with a correctly functioning
torque wrench immediately after chang-
ing a wheel.
x In the case of vehicles with a Tyre Pres-
sure Loss Indicator, the system must be
re-synchronised immediately after
a wheel change

Fastening rings
259
Fault memory see Event memory 367
Filling Safety notes 309
Fire What to do 67
Fire extinguisher 69
First-aid box see First-aid kit 68
First-aid kit 68
Storage location 68
First-aid pack see First-aid kit 68
Floor mats 129
Frequency bands 232
Front airbags see Airbag system 52
Front Assist 159
Advance warning 161
Camera 159
Cyclist monitoring 163
Distance warning 161
Oncoming vehicle braking when turn- ing 164
Operating 164
Pedestrian Monitoring 163
Problem solving 165
Radar sensor 159
Swerve support 163
Switching off 164
System boundaries 162
Urgent warning 161
Front compartment 309
Vehicle battery (12-volt) 320
Front passenger exterior mirror lowering
function 117
Front passenger front airbag see Airbag system 47
Switching off with key-operated switch 53
Front seats 93
Electrical controls 95
Electrically adjusting 95
Mechanical controls 94
Mechanically adjusting 94
Function buttons Area View 182
Manoeuvre braking 181
Park Distance Control 181
Parking systems 181Rear view camera system
181
Fuses 296
Changing 300
Colour coding of fuses 301
Detecting a blown fuse 301
In the bonnet space 298
In the dash panel 299
Preparation for changing 301
Types 300
G
General notes 32
Glass roof Sun blind in the glass roof 119
Gradient angle 387
Gross combination weight Information 387
H Handbrake see Parking brake 177
Hazard warning lights 66
Head restraint 99
Head restraints 98
Removing and installing 99
Head-up display 21
Adjusting 22
Adjusting the height 22
Display areas 21
Switching off 22
Switching on 22
Headlight range control 109
Headlights Driving abroad 110
Heated seats see Air conditioning system 124
Help apps 203
Help for mobile online services 203
High-visibility waistcoat 68, 69
High-voltage battery 273
AC charging 281
Battery capacity 275, 391, 392
Battery care 276
Battery charge limits 277
Care instructions 275, 276
Charge level 19
Charging 279
Charging power 391, 392
Charging process display 284
Charging settings 276
402 Index

Current identification
281
DC charging 283
External energy management 278
Frost 276
Immediate charging 276
Off-peak tariff online 278
Outside temperatures 276
Preferred charging times 278
Range 19
Reducing the charging current 278
Releasing the charging connec- tor 278
Reserve range 19
Safety instructions 273
Setting charging locations 278
Start screen 276
Timer-controlled charging 276
Vehicle standing times 276
High-voltage system Safety instructions 273
Warning signs 274
Hill Start Assist See Auto Hold function 178
Hood see Bonnet 312
How do I activate We Connect? 203
How do I connect my vehicle? 203
How do I use the We Connect service? 203
Hubcaps 341
Centre wheel trim 341
Wheel bolt caps 342
Wheel cover 342
I
Ice remo val
see Defrost function 121
ID. Cockpit Digital instrument cluster 18
Displays 22
Event in the ID. Cockpit 18
Views 19
ID. Light 31
Displayed information 31
Settings 31
Identification number 387
Position 388
Ignition Switching off the ignition 137
Switching on the ignition 137
Immobiliser 139
Indicator lamp Active charging process
284
Charging active 282
Charging connector plugged in 283
Electromechanical brake servo 191
Indicator lamps ABS 191
Airbag system 49
Ball coupling 267
Brake pad wear indicator 131
Brake support systems 191
Central locking 78
ESC 191
In the driver door 78
Overview 15
Position selection 142
Seat belts 37
Steering column lock 143
Tyre monitoring system 327
Infotainment Function buttons 225
Getting started 217
Media mode 234
Mobile phone interface 246
Navigation 238
Radio 231
Radio mode 231
Sound settings 226
System settings 226
Infotainment system 217
Adapting menus 225
aerials 371
Before using for the first time 217
Charging settings (high-voltage bat- tery) 276
Cleaning 227
Control centre 225
Controls and display 30
Drop-down menu 225
Notes on use 220
Operating 224
Overview 222
Personalising 225
Safety notes 218
Setting battery charge limits 277
Setting charging locations 278
Start screen 222, 224
Switching on and off 224
Tiles 225
Time and date 29
Vehicle settings menu 31
Infotainment systems
Index 403
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