2021 VOLKSWAGEN ID.4 ECU

The power display shows the current
perf
ormance capability of the electric
drive and the current drive power.
Display concept
Using the bar divided in the middle, the pow-
er display continuously shows the availability
of brake energy recuperation

WARNING
The system uses brake energy recuperation
to reduce the v ehicle speed and does not
activate the vehicle brake.
x Be ready to brake at all times if the de-
celeration is not sufficient. Time and date
Please refer to at the start of the chap-
ter on page 18.
Setting the time and date on the Inf

otain-
ment system
1. To access the
System settings menu, touch
the Settings and date
Button for driver assist sys-
tems
Please refer to at the start of the chap-
ter on page 18.
You can open the
Assist systems menu in the In-
fotainment system using the button for driv- er assist systems. The button for the driver
assist systems is located on the control panel
under the Inf

otainment system.
In the
assist systems menu, you can switch indi-
vidual driver assist systems on and off and al-
so adjust individual settings

x
Bef ore every trip, each vehicle occupant
must adopt the correct sitting position,
correctly fasten the seat belt belonging
to their seat and keep it fastened prop-
erly throughout the trip. This applies to
all vehicle occupants and also in urban
traffic.
x While the vehicle is in motion, secure all
children travelling in the vehicle in a re-
straint system suitable for their weight
and height. They must also wear cor-
rectly fastened seat belts

WARNING
Once triggered, the airbag inflates in frac-
tions of a second at v ery high speed.
x Always leave the deployment zones of
the curtain airbags clear.
x Never secure any items to the cover or in
the deployment zone of the curtain air-
bag.
x There must be no other persons, animals
or objects between the vehicle occu-
pants sitting on the front seats and rear
outer seats and the deployment zones of
the airbags. Ensure that children and
passengers keep to this rule.
x The coat hooks in the vehicle should on-
ly be used for lightweight clothing. Do
not leave any heavy or sharp objects in
the pockets.
x Do not fit any accessories to the doors.
x Do not install any sun blinds onto the
side windows unless they have been ex-
pressly approved for use in your vehicle.
x Only push the sun visors over to the side
windows if no items are attached to the
visors (e.g. pens or a garage door open-
er). Central airbag
Please refer to at the start of the chap-
ter on page 47. Fig. 39
In the inner backrest padding of the
driv
er seat: central airbag.
The central airbag is installed for the front
seats and is located in the inner backrest
padding of the driver seat. The location of the central airbag is indicated
by the “AIRBAG” label

WARNING
Child seats present a risk of injury if incor-
rectly installed.
x Always read and f
ollow the installation
instructions and warning information
provided by the child seat manufacturer. Securing systems
Please refer to and at the start of
the chapter on page 57.
Diff
erent countries use different securing
systems for safely fitting child seats in the
vehicle.
Overview of securing systems

Fig. 49
In the backrest of the Top sports seat
on the passenger side: opening f or the top tether
(schematic diagram). 1
Opening for the top tether. ISOFIX child seats with “universal” approval
must be secured with an upper strap (
top
tether) in addition to the ISOFIX anchor
points.
Only secure the strap to the top tether an-
chor rings provided for this purpose. Anchor
rings for use with the top tether are marked
by a symbol and sometimes also with “TOP
TETHER”.

Adjusting head restraints
Please refer to and at the start of
the chapter on page 98. Fig. 78
Front head restraint: adjusting.
Adjusting the height of the front head re-
straint 1
button,
push the head restraint up or down in the
direction of the arrows.
The head restraint must securely engage in
the top position or other intermediate posi-
tion. In the lowest position, where the guide
pin is completely pushed into the guide rail,
the head restraint does not engage properly. Fig. 79
Rear head restraint: adjusting. Adjusting the height of the rear head re-
straint 1
if
necessary, push the head restraint up or
down in the direction of the arrows.
The head restraint must engage securely into
position. Removing and installing the
head restraints
Please refer to and at the start of
the chapter on page 98. Fig. 80
F
ront head restraint: removing.
Removing the front head restraints 1
.

x
If there are any objects in the f ootwell,
remove them when the vehicle is
parked. NOTICE
The pedals must be freely operable at all
times. F
or example, a larger brake pedal trav-
el will be necessary in order to stop the vehi-
cle if a brake circuit fails. The brake pedal will
have to be depressed further and harder than
normal. Driving economically
Adopting the right driving style can re-
duce consumption, damage to the en

vi-
ronment, and wear and tear to the elec-
tric drive, brakes and tyres. The follow-
ing section lists a few tips for easing the
strain on the environment and your bank
account.
Think ahead when driving
The range will decrease if you do not adopt
a steady driving style. Keeping a close eye on
the traffic can help to avoid frequent acceler-
ation and braking. Keeping your vehicle at
a sufficient distance from the vehicle in front
can help you to think ahead when driving.
Use energy recovery (recuperation)
The vehicle will “coast” if the Eco assistance
function is deactivated and position D is se-
lected and the accelerator is not pressed.
The vehicle will perform brake energy recu-
peration automatically if the Eco assistance
function is activated and position D is selec-
ted and the accelerator is not pressed. It will
adapt itself to the driving situation and exter-
nal conditions such as vehicles in front and
speed limits. The energy of the rolling vehicle
is used to charge the high-voltage battery