2020 VOLKSWAGEN ID.4 Owner´s Manual

1
Vehicle with discharged 12-volt vehicle
battery that is being jump-started. 2
Vehicle with 12-volt vehicle battery that
is supplying power and jump-starting
the other v
ehicle. 3
Suitable earth connection: jump-start
connection point. NOTICE
Observe the instructions for jump starting in
the owner

x
All work on the 12- volt vehicle battery
and the electrical system can cause seri-
ous chemical burns, fire or electric
shocks. Always read the warnings and
safety information before carrying out
any kind of work on the 12-volt vehicle
battery

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:

port company, that your vehicle is electrically
driv
en. Towing
Please refer to and at the start of
the chapter on page 304.
Preparations

Fitting the towing eye at
front
Please refer to and at the start of
the chapter on page 304. Fig. 169
In the front bumper on the right: re-
mo ving the cover. Fig. 170
In the front bumper on the right:
screwing in the towing eye.
The towing eye must always be kept in the
v

ehicle.
Comply with the notes on towing

Fig. 172
In the rear bumper on the right:
screwing in the towing eye: screwing in the tow-
ing eye.
The towing eye must always be kept in the
v
ehicle.
In vehicles with a factory-fitted towing
bracket there is no mounting for the screw-in
towing eye behind the cover. In order to tow
the vehicle, use the ball coupling. You will
first have to swivel it out or fit it

Checking and refilling
In the front compartment Safety notes for working in
the bonnet space
The bonnet space of a v
ehicle is a hazardous
area. You should only carry out work in the
bonnet space if you know exactly how to per-
form the required tasks, are aware of the
general safety procedures and have access to
the correct equipment, service fluids and
suitable tools. Failing to carry out work cor-
rectly can cause serious injuries

x
If you ha ve to work underneath the vehi-
cle, use suitable stands to provide extra
support for the vehicle. The jack is not
sufficient for this task and can fail,
which can lead to serious injuries. WARNING
The bonnet space of any vehicle is a dan-
gerous area. Serious injuries can be sus-
tained here.
x The utmost care and attention must be
paid when carrying out any work and
you must f

ollow the general safety rules.
Never take any risks.
x Never perform any work in the bonnet
space unless you know exactly how to
carry it out. If you are uncertain of what
to do, the work should be carried out by
a qualified workshop. Serious injuries
can result from work that has not been
carried out properly.
x Never open or close the bonnet if you
see steam or coolant escaping from the
bonnet space. Hot steam or hot coolant
can cause serious burns. Always wait un-
til you can no longer see or hear steam
or coolant coming from the bonnet
space.
x Hot electric drive components can burn
the skin.
x The following must be observed before
opening the bonnet: