ECU VOLKSWAGEN ID.4 2020 Owner´s Manual

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

WARNING
Driving without the brake servo or with re-
stricted brake serv o function can consider-
ably increase the braking distance and
cause accidents and serious injuries.
x Never deactivate the electric drive or
switch off the ignition as long as the ve-
hicle is still moving.
x If the brake servo does not function or
the vehicle is being towed, the brake
pedal will have to be depressed more
forcefully as the braking distance will be
increased due to the lack of assistance
for the brake system. Brake blending
The brake blending function regulates be-
tween the braking action of the electric driv

e
motor during energy recovery (brake energy
recuperation) and mechanical braking by the
driver. Switching ESC Sport on and
off
Switching ESC Sport on and off
The ESC Sport function interv

enes later than
the normal ESC to stabilise the vehicle.
With some equipment levels, ESC Sport can
be switched on and off.

Practical equipment
Stowage areas Introduction to the topic
WARNING
Loose objects may be flung through the ve-
hicle interior in the e vent of a sudden driv-
ing or braking manoeuvre. This can cause
serious injury and can also lead to loss of
control of the vehicle.
x Stow objects only in closed stowage
compartments.
x Always keep stowage compartments
closed while the vehicle is in motion.
x The coat hooks in the vehicle should on-
ly be used for lightweight clothing
weighing max. 2.5 kg (approx. 5.5 lbs).
Never leave any heavy, hard or sharp ob-
jects in the pockets. WARNING
If the glove box is left open, this can in-
crease the risk of serious injury in the e
vent
of an accident or during sudden braking or
driving manoeuvres.
x Always keep the glove box closed while
the vehicle is in motion. WARNING
Any lighters in the vehicle could be dam-
aged or accidentally lit. This could lead to
serious burns and other injuries.
x Bef

ore closing stowage areas or com-
partments always make sure that there
is no lighter in the way.
x Never stow lighters in stowage areas or
compartments or on other surfaces in
the vehicle. High surface temperatures,
especially in summer, may cause lighters
to self-ignite. WARNING
Incorrect use of the drink holders can cause
injury.
x Ne

ver place hot drinks in a drink holder.
Hot drinks in a drink holder could be
spilled and cause scalding in any sudden
braking manoeuvre or accident.
x Make sure that only drinks of the appro-
priate size are placed in the drink holder.
Drinks must always be stored securely in
the drink holder. WARNING
Closed drink bottles can explode in the ve-
hicle in e
xtreme heat or burst in extremely
cold temperatures.
x Never leave closed drink bottles in an
extremely hot or extremely cold vehicle
for extended periods. NOTICE
x Do not stow any temperature-sensitiv
e
objects, food or medicines inside the vehi-
cle. Hot and cold temperatures could dam-
age them or render them unusable.
x Objects stored in the vehicle that are
made from transparent materials, such as
transparent suction cups on the windows,
can concentrate the sun

Data transfer
CybersecurityWhat is cybersecurity?
Cybersecurity comprises measures to reduce
the risk of unauthorised access by malware or
an Internet attack on v
ehicle functions, data
and control units.
What are connectivity components?
Control units for data transmission, interfa-
ces, and media and diagnostic connections
are connectivity components, via which in-
formation and data can be exchanged be-
tween the vehicle and external devices or the
Internet. The connectivity components that
are not included in all vehicles are, in particu-
lar:

Grey globe: it is not currently possi-
ble to establish a connection to the
Internet or a connection is currently
being set up. Signal strength display of the
eSIM with a
vailable mobile com-
munication standard.
Legally required services can influence the
status display for data transmission inde-
pendently of activated offline mode.
Even if offline mode is activated, on-
line mode can be activated briefly by
safety-relevant and legally required services.
No We Connect Start services are activated
and no data of these services is transmitted
during this time. Offline mode will be reacti-
vated and the eSIM deactivated again after
successful transfer of the safety-relevant or
legally required data. Signal strength display of the eSIM
The signal strength display shows in online
mode whether the eSIM of the factory-instal-
led OCU can transmit and receiv

e data at the
current vehicle location and how good the
signal strength is.
The more bars that are highlighted in colour,
the stronger the signal and the larger the
amount of data that can be transferred. Ex-
ample: one or two highlighted bars indicate
a low signal strength. There may be restric-
tions in this case for the high data transfer
rates for streaming services.
The signal strength display functions inde-
pendently of the mobile communication
standard display.
There is no signal strength display in offline
mode and in the event of faults in the eSIM.
The signal strength display of the eSIM
does not show the signal strength of
a mobile device paired with the Infotainment
system.
The signal strength display of the eSIM does
not show whether a Wi-Fi device connected
to the Infotainment system is connected to
the Internet. Effects on online vehicle func-
tions
If data transf

er is restricted, the following
online function cannot be executed, for ex-
ample.
Online vehicle functions

x
Always check after installation to make
sure that the retaining hooks of the par-
tition are correctly engaged.
x Additionally secure all objects in the lug-
gage compartment e
ven when the parti-
tion is installed.
x While the vehicle is moving, no passen-
gers may travel behind the fitted parti-
tion. NOTICE
If the partition is not secured at the mount-
ing points pro
vided for this purpose, this may
result in damage.
x Always secure the partition only to the
designated mounting points. Fitting and removing the par-
tition behind the front seats
Fig. 130
P
artition installed behind the front
seats.
The fitted partition can help to prevent ob-
jects from being flung from the luggage
compartment into the passenger compart-
ment, e.g. when braking.
The partition can be optionally installed be-
hind the rear bench seat

WARNING
Elastic tensioning straps must be stretched
to attach to the fastening rings. The hooks
attached to them can cause serious injuries.
x Always protect eyes and face from injury
when attaching elastic tensioning straps.
x Always hold elastic tensioning straps se-
curely when fastening so that they can-
not slip off and rebound.
x Always fasten the elastic tensioning
straps first to the fastening rings in the
front area of the luggage compartment,
then pull them towards the loading sill
and fasten them to the fastening rings
there. If the tension straps slip off
, they
will snap away from the body. Suitable lashing, retaining or securing
straps and luggage securing systems
are a

vailable from qualified workshops.
Volkswagen recommends using a Volkswagen
dealership for this purpose. Luggage net
Fig. 132
In the luggage compartment: luggage
net fitted flat.
The luggage net can help to pre

vent light
items of cargo from sliding around in the lug-
gage compartment. The luggage net also has
a built-in pocket with a zip that can hold
smaller items. Hooking the luggage net flat on the luggage
compartment floor

x
A void abrupt and sudden driving and
braking manoeuvres.
x Always adapt your speed and driving
style to suit visibility, weather, road and
traffic conditions. WARNING
A roof carrier that has not been appro
ved
for the vehicle or a roof carrier that is fitted
to a vehicle that is not approved for use
with a roof carrier may cause accidents or
injuries.
x Use only roof carriers that have been ap-
proved by Volkswagen for your vehicle.
x Never use a roof carrier on a vehicle that
has not been approved for use with
a roof carrier.
x A roof carrier that is fitted nevertheless
may become loose whilst the vehicle is
in motion and fall from the vehicle roof. NOTICE
Securing a roof carrier of any kind to a vehicle
that is not appro
ved for use with a roof carri-
er may lead to severe damage to the vehicle. Driving with a fitted roof carrier in-
creases the air resistance of the v

ehi-
cle and thus also the energy consumption of
the electric drive. This reduces the possible
range of the vehicle considerably. This ap-
plies to all roof carriers and the objects trans-
ported on them, e.g. bicycles and skis. Securing roof carriers
Please refer to and at the start of
the chapter on page 262.
Special roof carriers must be used to trans-
port luggage, bicycles, skis, surfboards or
boats saf

ely

DANGER
It is dangerous to transport people in
a trailer and it may also be illegal. WARNING
Improper use of the towing bracket can
lead to a loss of v ehicle control, accidents
and serious injuries.
x Only use the towing bracket if it is fitted
properly and is not damaged.
x Do not carry out any alterations or re-
pairs to the towing bracket.
x Wherever possible, swivel in or remove
the ball coupling when a trailer is not
being used in order to reduce the risk of
injury in rear-end collisions, and the risk
of injury to pedestrians and cyclists
when the vehicle is parked.
x Never install a “weight-distributing” or
“load-balancing” towing bracket to the
vehicle. The vehicle was not constructed
for these kinds of towing brackets. The
towing bracket can fail, causing the
trailer to tear loose from the vehicle. WARNING
Towing a trailer and transporting heavy or
bulky items can change the v
ehicle han-
dling, increase the braking distance and
lead to accidents.
x Always secure loads properly using suit-
able and undamaged lashing, retaining
or securing straps.
x Always adapt your speed and driving
style to suit visibility, weather, road and
traffic conditions. Reduce your speed,
particularly when going downhill.
x Trailers with a high centre of gravity are
more likely to tip over than trailers with
a low centre of gravity.
x Always drive carefully and think ahead.
Accelerate carefully and gently. Avoid
abrupt and sudden driving and braking
manoeuvres. x
Take special care when o
vertaking. Re-
duce your speed immediately if the trail-
er shows even the slightest sign of snak-
ing.
x Never drive faster than 80 km/h
(50 mph) when towing a trailer; also
100 km/h (60 mph) in exceptional cases.
This also applies to countries where
higher speeds are permitted. Keep to
country-specific speed limits which may
be lower for vehicles with trailers than
for vehicles without trailers.
x Never try to stop a trailer from snaking
by increasing your speed.
x Never install a “weight-distributing” or
“load-balancing” towing bracket on the
vehicle. NOTICE
Please observe the notes and information for
v
ehicles with N1 approval

If and when
V ehicle toolkit Introduction to the topic
Observ
e any country-specific legislation
when securing your vehicle in the event of
a breakdown. WARNING
In the event of a sudden driving or braking
manoeuvre or accident, a loose v
ehicle
toolkit, breakdown set and spare wheel or
temporary spare wheel could be flung
though the vehicle and cause severe inju-
ries.
x Ensure that the vehicle toolkit, break-
down set and spare wheel or temporary
spare wheel are always properly secured
in the luggage compartment. WARNING
Unsuitable or damaged tools in the vehicle
toolkit can lead to accidents and injuries.
x Ne

ver work with unsuitable or damaged
tools from the vehicle toolkit. Stowage
Please refer to at the start of the chap-
ter on page 292.
The v

ehicle toolkit may be located in various
positions in the luggage compartment: