towing VOLKSWAGEN ID.4 2020 Owner´s Manual

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

If the vehicle exceeds the gross vehicle
weight rating or the rear axle load, the v
ehi-
cle speed must not exceed 80 km/h when
towing a trailer. This also applies to countries
where higher speeds are permitted. Observe
local speed limits. These may be lower for ve-
hicles with trailers than for vehicles without
trailers.
Any permitted excess loads for the vehicle
are entered in the vehicle documents. If no
excess load has been entered, it is possible to
drive up to 100 km/h, although local regula-
tions must be observed.
Technical data
Technical data can be found in the vehicle
documents. WARNING
Risk of injury and electric shock from ex-
posed wires.
x Ensure the luggage compartment trim is
installed upon or bef

ore delivery, so that
the cables in the rear of the vehicle are
covered up when using the vehicle. WARNING
Risk of severe injuries due to persons being
transported incorrectly.
x Ne

ver transport adults or children in the
middle of the rear bench seat.
x The lack of restraint systems such as
seat belt and head restraint can result in
serious or fatal injury in the event of an
accident. WARNING
Risk of severe and fatal injuries.
x Do not tra

vel with people in the luggage
compartment.
x Observe the safety notes and informa-
tion regarding the luggage compartment
and transporting items

Key to Fig. 206:
I
Length (from bumper to bumper)
4,584 mm
Length with a factory-fitted towing bracket 4,692 mm

Fastening rings
259
General information 254
Load-through hatch 261
Luggage compartment 254
Trailer 269
Locking From the inside 79
Luggage compartment 254
Luggage compartment cover 255
Luggage compartment floor 255
Luggage compartment floor (sec- ond) 256
Luggage net 260
Partition 257, 258
Luggage compartment cover 255
Luggage compartment equipment 259
Luggage compartment floor 255
Luggage compartment floor (second) 256
Luggage net 260
M Magnetic strips, data loss 250
Main-beam control 105
Switching on and off 105
System limits 106, 107
Malfunction Component protection 372
Proactive occupant protection sys- tem 47
Rain and light sensor 115
Towing bracket 268
Tyre monitoring system 327
Malfunctions Park Distance Control 184
Manoeuvre braking 182
Manoeuvring 176
Manual locking or unlocking Charging connection 286
Manual opening and closing Driver door 80
Front passenger door 80
Rear doors 80
Marks 227
Massage function 102
Maximum trailer weight Loading a trailer 269
Media Favourites 236
Playing 236
Selecting source 236
Setting up streaming services 237 Streaming services
237
Using streaming services 237
Video mode 238
MEDIA Bluetooth audio 216
Media connections 215
Media mode 234
Equipment 235
Symbols 235
Memory function 101
Menu Android Auto

Function
24
Operation 24
Recuperation (energy recovery) Activating 135
Display 135
Selecting level 135
Repairing stone chips (note) 363
Repairs 362
Airbag system 364
Plates 370
Stickers 370
Windscreen 363
Retrofitting a towing bracket 266
Returning end-of life vehicles 373
Returning end-of-life vehicles 373
Reverse assistant see Rear view camera system 185
Reversible belt tensioning 45
Roll-back function Sun blind in the glass roof 119
Windows 91
Rolling capability Parking brake 177
Roof carrier 262
Loading 263
Notes on use 264
Securing 263
Roof load 263
Technical data 263
Roof rack 262
Rubber seals Cleaning and care 359
Running in Brake pads 131
Tyres 330
Running in brake pads see Brakes 131
S
SAFELOCK Safelock 81
SAFELOCK 81
Safety certificate 389
Safety equipment 50
Safety notes 218
Scanning QR code 202
Scrapping 373
Screen 222
Cleaning 227
Screen displays Manoeuvre braking
181
Park Distance Control 181
Seat belt height adjuster 44
Seat belt routing 42
Seat belts 36
Belt retractor 44
Belt status display 37
Belt tension limiter 44
Belt tensioner 44
Buckle-up request 37
Checklist 41
Cleaning and care 359
Fastening 41
Not fastened 39
Seat belt height adjuster 44
Seat belt routing 42
Twisted seat belt 41
Unfastening 41
Use 41
Warning lamp 37
Seat covers Cleaning and care 359
Seat cushions with seat heating Cleaning and care 359
Seat functions 100
Seat heating see Air conditioning system 124
Seat-occupied recognition system see Air conditioning system 120
Seats 34, 93
Adjusting the head restraints 99
Adjusting the steering wheel posi- tion 92
Correct sitting position 35
Electrically adjustable front seat 95
Incorrect sitting position 35
Massage function 102
Mechanically adjustable front seat 94
Memory function 101
Number of seats 34
Rear seat backrest 97
Removing and installing the head re- straints 99
Seat heating 124
Sitting position 34
Seats with airbag components Cleaning and care 359
Selecting a position 140
Selling the vehicle 202
In other countries/continents 134
408 Index

Sensor fields
222
Sensors Add-on parts 363
Damage 363
Repairs 363
Service Digital service schedule 353
Inspection 354
Operating conditions 354
Scope of service 354
Service record 353
Service repairs 353
Vehicle data sticker 353
Service fluids 313
Service interval display 29, 30
Service menu 29
Resetting trip 29
Service interval display 29
Service position Windscreen wipers 293
Setting Time and date 29
Setting the time and date 29
Setting views Multifunction steering wheel 19
Settings App-Connect 212
Area View 182
Parking systems 181
Rear view camera system 181
Wi-Fi 210
Setup Head-up display 22
Park Distance Control 181
Side airbags see Airbag system 54
Side Assist see Lane change system (Side As-sist) 172
Side lights 104
Signal strength display 205
Single door unlocking 79
Snow chains 340
Sockets 193
12-volt 194
Trailer 268
Sound settings 226
Sound system 221
Spanner symbol 30
Spare key 73
Spares 362Special features
Infotainment system 371
Speed index 338
Speed limiter 147
Displays 147
Operating 148
Troubleshooting 148
Speed limiter with predictive control 149
Activating 150
Operation 150
System limits 149
Troubleshooting 150
Static cornering light see Cornering light 105
Stationary air conditioning Programming 128
Switching on 127, 128
Steering Counter steering assistance 142
Electromechanical 142
Electronic steering column lock 142
Indicator lamp 143
Power steering 142
Warning lamp 143
Steering wheel 92
Adjusting 92
Heating 125
Steering wheel heating see Air conditioning system 125
Stickers 370
Stowage areas 193
Stowing loads 254
Stowing luggage 254
Sun blind in the glass roof Opening and closing 119
Roll-back function 119
Sun visors 118
Support 203
Swerve support 163
Switch-off for electrical consumers 322
Switching main beam on and off 105
Switching off Mobile device 248
Mobile phone interface 248
Telephone 248
Switching turn signals on and off 102
Symbols Mobile phone interface 246
see Warning and indicator lamps 15
System Traffic hazard alert 199
Index 40911A012720AB

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
Index 41111A012720AB