VOLKSWAGEN ID.4 2020 Owner´s Manual

40 amps, MAXI+

Depending on the market and specification of
your v
ehicle, the fuse numbers and locations
may differ to those given in the table. If nec-
essary, ask your Volkswagen dealership for
the exact fuse assignment.
Fuse location

Colour coding of fuses
F
uses (ATO

x
Ne ver charge a 12-volt vehicle battery
which is frozen or has been frozen. Dis-
charged 12-volt vehicle batteries can al-
ready freeze at temperatures of around
0

1
Vehicle with discharged 12-volt vehicle
battery that is being jump-started. 2
Vehicle with 12-volt vehicle battery that
is supplying power and jump-starting
the other v
ehicle. 3
Suitable earth connection: jump-start
connection point. NOTICE
Observe the instructions for jump starting in
the owner

x
All work on the 12- volt vehicle battery
and the electrical system can cause seri-
ous chemical burns, fire or electric
shocks. Always read the warnings and
safety information before carrying out
any kind of work on the 12-volt vehicle
battery

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