2020 VOLKSWAGEN ID.4 Owner´s Manual

vehicle is equipped with the trailer stabi-
lisation system.
x Trailers with a high centre of gra
vity
might tip over before snaking starts.
x Sudden braking procedures could occur
automatically in extreme driving situa-
tions if the trailer socket is being used
without a trailer (e.g. for a bicycle carrier
with lighting). Retrofitting a towing bracket
Please refer to , and at the start
of the chapter on page 264. Fig. 137
Dimensions and mounting points f
or
retrofitting a towing bracket. The dimensions

Only use towing brackets which have
been appro
ved by Volkswagen for your
vehicle type. Troubleshooting
Please refer to , and at the start
of the chapter on page 264. Ball head of the towing bracket is not
locked
The indicator lamp lights up yellow.

x
Damage to the v ehicle or to the high-
voltage battery could lead to a leak of
toxic gases or fluids, either immediately
or at a later time. These emitted gases
could also potentially cause a fire. Do
not inhale these gases.
x Never touch the fluids that leak from the
high-voltage battery.
x In the event of a fire, move away from
the hazard area and call the fire service.
x Always inform any attending fire and
emergency services that the vehicle is
fitted with a high-voltage battery. WARNING
Unqualified work on the high-voltage sys-
tem and on high-
voltage components can
lead to malfunctions, accidents and inju-
ries.
x Any work on the high-voltage system
must be carried out only by authorised
qualified workshops with corresponding
approval for this work. NOTICE
After an accident, or after the underside of
the v
ehicle has struck an obstacle, the high-
voltage battery must be checked by appropri-
ately qualified and trained experts. Warning signs for the high-
v

oltage system Please refer to , and at the start
of the chapter on page 273.
Where can warning signs be located?
The f

ollowing components may be marked
with the illustrated warning signs

Fig. 141
Warning sign on high- voltage battery.1
High voltages can cause serious injuries
or death. Ne

ver touch the battery termi-
nals with your fingers, tools, jewellery or
any metal objects. 2
The high-voltage battery contains dan-
gerous liquid and solid substances. Seri-
ous chemical burns and blindness can be
caused if it outgasses. Suitable eye pro-
tection and protectiv

e clothing should
always be worn when performing work
on the high-voltage battery to prevent the battery fluid coming in contact with
skin and eyes. If skin or eyes come into
contact with battery fluid, rinse the af-
fected areas with clean flowing water
for at least 15 minutes and seek a doctor
immediately. 3
The high-voltage battery can burn. The
high-
voltage battery must never be ex-
posed to fire, sparks or naked flames. Al-
ways handle the high-voltage battery
with care to avoid damage and fluid
leaks. 4
Always keep children away from the
high-

voltage battery. 5
You will find further information and
warnings in the owner

Handling the high-voltage
battery
Care instructions
V
olkswagen recommends observing the fol-
lowing care instructions:

ordinates of the vehicle have been
recognised.
Timer-controlled charging Menu f
or a departure time. First open
the
Charging locations menu. A stored
charging location must be available

Upper battery charge limit
F
ull charging of the high-voltage battery is
not normally necessary in daily vehicle use.
The upper battery charge limit limits the
maximum charge level.