2020 VOLKSWAGEN ID.4 coolant

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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:

fluid. These may leave an oily film on the
window, considerably restricting the field
of vision.
NOTICE
x Ne ver mix suitable cleaning agents with
other cleaning agents. This can cause the
ingredients to separate and block the
washer jets. Coolant
Introduction to the topic
Do not work on the cooling system unless
you are familiar with the task, aware of the
general saf

ety procedures and have the cor-
rect equipment, service fluids and suitable
tools. Failing to carry out work correctly can
cause serious injuries

WARNING
Insufficient anti-freeze in the cooling sys-
tem of the v ehicle can cause the electric
drive to break down and thereby cause se-
rious injuries.
x The amount of correct coolant additive
used must be sufficient for the lowest
ambient temperature that you expect
the vehicle to be exposed to.
x Coolant can freeze at extremely cold
outside temperatures, causing the vehi-
cle to break down. Vehicle occupants
with inadequate winter clothing could
then freeze to death as the heating will
also no longer function. NOTICE
Never mix genuine coolant additives with
other coolants that ha
ve not been approved
by Volkswagen.
x If the liquid in the coolant expansion tank
is not pink (colouring results from mixing
the purple coolant additive with distilled
water) but for example brown instead of
purple, the suitable coolant has been
mixed with an unsuitable coolant additive.
The coolant must be changed as soon as
possible if this is the case. Failure to ob-
serve this warning can result in serious
malfunctions or damage to the electric
drive and cooling system. Coolant and coolant additives can pol-
lute the en

vironment. Spilt service flu-
ids must be collected and disposed of proper-
ly and with respect for the environment. Checking the coolant level
and refilling coolant
Please refer to , and on page 309
and at the start of the chapter on page
315. Fig. 179
Under the bonnet: markings on the
coolant e
xpansion tank. Fig. 180
Under the bonnet: coolant e
xpansion
tank cap (illustration).
Preparations
1. Park the vehicle on a firm and level sur- face.
2. Allow the electric drive to cool down

mal. The coolant does not have to be sucked
off
.

cooling system when the engine is hot and
could cause damage.
x If a large amount of coolant has been lost,
do not refill the coolant until the engine
has cooled completely. Hea
vy coolant loss
is an indication of leaks in the cooling sys-
tem. The cooling system should be
checked by a qualified workshop as soon
as possible. Failure to do so can result in
engine damage.
x Do not refill coolant if there is no more
coolant in the coolant expansion tank. Air
could have entered the cooling system. Do
not drive on! Seek expert assistance. Fail-
ure to do so can result in engine damage.
x When refilling service fluids, please ensure
that you pour the correct service fluids in-
to the correct openings. The use of incor-
rect service fluids can result in serious
malfunctions and damage to the electric
drive. Troubleshooting
Please refer to , and on page 309
and at the start of the chapter on page
315. Coolant
The indicator lamp flashes red.
Engine coolant temperature too high or en-
gine coolant le

vel too low. Do not driv

e on!
Stop the vehicle as soon as possible and
when safe to do so.

Securing with a seat belt
65
Securing with i-Size 62
Securing with ISOFIX 62
Securing with the top tether 64
Standards 58
Switching off the front passenger front airbag 53
Weight classes 58
Childproof lock Electrical 81
Cleaning see Vehicle care 355
Climatronic see Air conditioning system 120
Clock 29
Closing Doors 77
Sun blind in the glass roof 119
Windows 89
Cockpit 10
Comfort drive (Travel Assist) see Travel Assist 168
Comfort tyre pressure 333
Coming home and Leaving home function see entry and exit lighting 109
Commercial vehicle registration 373
Component protection 372
Connection Bluetooth 216
Cable 215
USB 215
Wireless 215, 216
Connectivity components 195
Consumables 313
Continuous parking light 108
Control elements 222
Control units Reprogramming 368
System update 196
Controls Cleaning and care 359
Electrically adjustable front seat 95
Mechanically adjustable front seat 94
Convenience closing Windows 90
Convenience functions Reprogramming 368
Convenience opening Windows 90
Convenience turn signal 102Conversions
362, 370
Coolant 315
Checking the coolant level 316
Filler opening 316
Refilling 316
Specification 315
Copyright law 227
Cornering light 105
Dynamic 105
Things to note 111
Counter steering assistance 142
Cruise control system 145
Displays 145
Operating 146
Cruise control system (CCS) Troubleshooting 147
Curtain airbags see Airbag system 55
Customer Care - Call Centre 203
Customer information 366
Customer Interaction Centre 203
Customer Support 203
Cybersecurity 195
Cyclist Monitoring 163
D
Dash panel 10
Airbag system 47
Data connection see Internet 208
Data Link Connector (DLC) 367
Data memory Data services 366
Infotainment functions 368
Data storage Control units 366
Disclosure of data 367
Event data recorder 369
Event memory 367
Integration of mobile devices 368
On-board diagnostic system ( OBD) 367
Online services 369
Operating data in the vehicle 367
Personal reference 367
Rights 367
Data transfer 195
Blocking 204
Unblocking 204
Daytime running lights 103
DC charging
Index 399
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Settings
181
Troubleshooting 183
ParkPilot see Park Distance Control 184
Partition 257, 258
Parts 362
PDC see Park Distance Control 184
Pedals 36, 129
Pedestrian Monitoring 163
Performance figures 387
Plastic parts Cleaning and care 359
Plates 370
Position selection Pulling away on uphill gradients 141
Stopping on uphill gradients 141
Warning and indicator lamps 142
Power display 20
Power output of the electric drive 134
Predictive cruise control 156
Activating 158
System limits 157
Troubleshooting 159
Predictive Cruise Control see Predictive cruise control 156
Preparations Before every journey 32
Breakdown set 350
Changing a wheel 343
Changing bulbs 295
Checking the coolant level 316
Refilling coolant 316
Vehicle battery (12-volt) 321
Working in the bonnet space 311
Preparing for a journey 32
Prerequisites for activating the vehicle

Retrofitting a towing bracket 272
see Trailer towing
264
Socket 268
Swivelling out the ball coupling 266
Tail light clusters 266
Things to note 270
Towing 270
Trailer stabilisation 271
Trailer coupling see Towing bracket 266
Trailer stabilisation 271
Trailer towing Technical prerequisites 265
Transporting items 254
Bag hook 261
Driving tips 132
Driving with a trailer 270
Driving with an open boot lid 133
Fastening rings 259
Load-through hatch 261
Loading a trailer 269
Loading roof carriers 263
Luggage net 260
Roof carrier 262
Securing roof carriers 263
Stowing loads 254
Stowing luggage 254
Trailer towing 264
Travel Assist 168
Displays 169
Switching on and off 170
Troubleshooting 170
Travel mode 110
Things to note 105
Tread depth 334
Tread wear indicators 334
Trim parts Cleaning and care 359
Trim strips Cleaning and care 359
Trip recorder 29
Troubleshooting Activating functions 207
Adaptive chassis control (DCC) 144
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) 156
Air conditioning system 126
Airbag system 50
Airbag system deactivated 50
Airbag triggering 82
Alternator warning lamp 323
Automatic locking 82Boot lid
89
Brake energy recuperation fault 142
Brake fluid level too low 319
Brake servo 191
Brake support systems 191
Brake system 134
Car2X communication 200
Central locking 75
Coolant indicator lamp 318
Coolant temperature display 318
Coolant warning lamp 318
Cooling system: engine coolant level too low 318
Cooling system: engine coolant temper- ature too high 318
Cooling system: fault in the coolant cir- cuit 318
Cruise control system (CCS) 147
Deactivation of the drive is immi- nent 136
Driving instructions 134
Driving profile selection 144
Easy Open 89
eCall emergency call system fault 71
eCall Emergency System restric- ted 71
Electric drive 139
Electrical system overheated 142
Electronic engine sound 140
Electronic parking brake 178
Electronic parking brake does not switch itself off 178
Electronic parking brake does not switch itself off completely 178
Electronic parking brake fault 178
Emergency Assist 172
Emergency start function 140
Emergency switch-off 140
ESC fault 192
Exhaustive discharge (high-voltage bat- tery) 285
Fault in the high-voltage system 285
Front passenger front airbag deactiva- ted 50
Front passenger front airbag switched on 50
Heating and fresh air system 126
High-voltage battery is empty 285
Holding force of the electronic parking brake is insufficient 178
Ignition lock 139
Immobiliser 139, 140
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