2020 VOLKSWAGEN ID.4 warning lights

Driver information
Symbols in the instru-
ment cluster
The warning and indicator lamps can light up
individually or in combination and indicate
warnings, faults or certain functions. Some
warning and indicator lamps light up when
the ignition is switched on and should go out
after a while.
F
or details on indicator lamps that light up in
the light switch, see Chapter “Lights”

and symbols can vary depending on the ver-
sion of the instrument cluster.
Priority 1 warning
The red central warning lamp flashes or lights
up, in some cases together with acoustic
warnings or additional symbols. Do not
driv
e on! Danger. Check the fault. Seek expert
assistance if necessary. Priority 2 warning
The yellow central warning lamp flashes or
lights up, in some cases together with acous-
tic warnings or additional symbols. Malfunc-
tions and insufficient service fluids can dam-
age the v

ehicle and cause it to break down.
Check the fault as soon as possible. Seek ex-
pert assistance if necessary. Reference to information in the own-
er

Speed range
The basic function of the proactiv
e occupant
protection system is available when driving
forwards at speeds from approx. 30 km/h
(19 mph).
Displays
In the event of intervention by the
proactive occupant protection sys-
tem, the red warning lamp lights up
on the instrument cluster display. WARNING
The intelligent proactive occupant protec-
tion system cannot o
vercome the laws of
physics, and functions only within the lim-
its of the system. Never let the extra con-
venience afforded by the proactive occu-
pant protection system tempt you into tak-
ing any risks when driving. The system can-
not prevent a collision. The system is not
a substitute for the full concentration of
the driver.
x Adapt your speed and distance from the
vehicles ahead to suit visibility, weather,
road and traffic conditions.
x The system cannot detect objects in all
situations.
x The proactive occupant protection sys-
tem does not react to animals or poorly
visible objects.
x Reflective objects such as safety barri-
ers, tunnel entrances, heavy rain and ice
can impair the performance of the pro-
active occupant protection system and
thus prevent it from detecting a collision
risk.
x The system may be falsely triggered. Functions of the proactive oc-
cupant protection system
Please refer to at the start of the chap-
ter on page 45.
Basic functions
The f

ollowing functions may be triggered in-
dividually or together in critical driving situa-
tions, e.g. in the event of emergency braking,
understeer and oversteer or minor collisions:

9. Seek expert assistance if necessary.
When the hazard warning lights are switched
on, f
or example if you are being towed, you
can still indicate a change in direction or lane
change by operating the turn signal. The haz-
ard warning lights will be interrupted tempo-
rarily.
Comply with the important information on
towing

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

Position engaged and ECO assistance deac-
tiv
ated: no brake energy recuperation.
Position engaged and ECO assistance acti-
v

ated: automatic brake energy recuperation.
The energy recovery level is selected auto-
matically depending on the navigation data
and traffic situation.
Position engaged: high brake energy recu-
peration
The v

ehicle also performs recuperation when
the brake pedal is pressed.
Eco assistance
The ECO assistance function helps the driver
to use the engine braking effect of the vehi-
cle efficiently. It selects the energy recovery
level depending on the navigation data and
traffic situation.
The ECO assistance function can be switched
on and off in the vehicle settings in the Info-
tainment system.
Driving down hills
When driving down hills, you should drive in
position B if possible.
Never allow the vehicle to roll down moun-
tains or hills in the neutral position N. WARNING
The higher the charge level of the high-
v
oltage battery, the lower the engine brak-
ing effect, to the point where no engine
braking effect may be generated at all. This
puts more strain on the vehicle brake.
x Never fully charge the high-voltage bat-
tery at high elevations, e.g. at the top of
a pass, in order to facilitate a braking ef-
fect by means of recuperation when de-
scending.
x Reduce your speed before driving down
a long, steep gradient.
x When driving down a long, steep gradi-
ent, slow the vehicle using the vehicle
brake. Troubleshooting
Deactivation of the drive is imminent
The charge level of the high-voltage battery
is too low.
The indicator lamp lights up during v

ehicle
operation.
The indicator lamp lights up red.
A text message is shown on the ID. Cockpit

Automatically switching on the side lights
If the headlights are switched on at the time
the ignition is automatically deactiv
ated, the
side lights are switched on either until the
vehicle is locked or for no more than about
15 minutes. WARNING
When leaving the vehicle, always ensure
that the electronic parking brake is switch-
ed on and that all doors, windows, the boot
lid and bonnet are completely closed and
locked. Electronic immobiliser
The immobiliser helps to pre
vent the vehi-
cle

sistance when steering in some critical
driving situations. The driv
er must steer the
vehicle at all times. Counter steering assis-
tance does not steer the vehicle. Troubleshooting
Steering fault
The warning lamp lights up or flashes red.
There is a fault in the electromechanical
steering or electronic steering column lock.