rims VOLKSWAGEN ID.4 2020 Owner´s Manual

ing effect can be increased by applying
more pressure to the brake pedal.
x You must driv
e particularly carefully
when driving with new brake pads in or-
der to reduce the risk of accidents, seri-
ous injuries and loss of control of the ve-
hicle.
x Never drive too close to other vehicles
when running in new brake pads, and
never create a driving situation that will
place a heavy load on the brakes. WARNING
Overheated brakes reduce the braking ef-
f
ect and considerably increase the braking
distance.
x When driving downhill, the brakes are
placed under particular strain and be-
come hot very quickly.
x Before driving down a long, steep gradi-
ent, reduce your speed and select
a higher recuperation level. This will
make use of the electric drive braking
effect and relieve the load on the brakes.
x Non-standard or damaged front spoilers
could restrict the airflow to the brakes
and cause them to overheat. WARNING
Wet brakes or brakes coated with ice or
road salt react more slowly and require lon-
ger braking distances.
x Carefully apply the brakes to test them.
x Always dry brakes and clean off any
coating of ice and salt with a f

ew cau-
tious applications of the brakes when
visibility, weather, road and traffic con-
ditions permit. Regularly perform a visual check of the
thickness of the front brake pads
through the openings in the rims or from the
underside of the v

ehicle. If necessary, remove
the wheels to carry out a comprehensive
check. Volkswagen recommends using
a Volkswagen dealership for this purpose. When the front brake pads are
checked, the brake pads in the drum
brakes on the rear axle should also be
checked at the same time. This check is per-
f

ormed though an inspection hole on the rear
of the drum. A sealing plug must be removed
for this purpose. Volkswagen recommends
using a Volkswagen dealership for this pur-
pose. Driving a loaded vehicle
F
or good vehicle handling when driving a loa-
ded vehicle, please observe the following:

come loose, leading to a loss of control of
the v
ehicle, causing accidents and serious
injuries.
x Never drive if wheel bolts are missing or
loose.
x Always use wheel bolts that match the
wheel rims and the vehicle type.
x Always tighten the wheel bolts with the
correct tightening torque. If you do not
have a torque wrench, tighten the wheel
bolts with the wheel bolt wrench and
have the torque checked without delay
by the nearest qualified workshop. Handling wheels and tyres
Please refer to at the start of the chap-
ter on page 328. Fig. 182
Illustration: diagram f
or rotating
wheels when all wheels have the same tyre and
rim sizes.
The wheels and tyres approved by Volkswa-
gen have been carefully selected.
Rotating wheels when all wheels have the
same tyre and rim sizes
If all wheels have the same tyre and rim sizes,
it is recommended to regularly rotate the
wheels in accordance with the diagram

WARNING
Wheels must have the necessary clearance.
If the wheels do not ha ve the necessary
clearance, the tyre could rub on parts of
the running gear, the vehicle body and the
brake lines. This can lead to a fault in the
brake system and to tread separation and
thus to a tyre bursting.
x The actual tyre size must not exceed the
tyre dimensions of manufacturers ap-
proved by Volkswagen and must not rub
on any vehicle body parts. NOTICE
Avoid heavy impacts and drive round obsta-
cles whene
ver possible. Tyres can be de-
formed in particular by potholes and kerb
edges. This can cause damage to the tyres
and wheel rims. NOTICE
Do not damage the valves when fitting dif-
f
erent tyres. Never drive without valve caps.
This could cause damage to the valves. Old tyres should be disposed of prop-
erly and as required by legislation.
If the spare tyre is not the same as the
tyres that are mounted on the car - f

or
example in the case of winter tyres or a tem-
porary spare wheel - only use the spare tyre
in the event of a breakdown for a short peri-
od of time and drive with extra care. Refit the
normal road wheel as soon as possible.
Volkswagen-approved tyres are guar-
anteed to have the dimensions that are
suitable for the vehicle. In the case of other
tyres, the tyre seller must provide a certifi-
cate from the tyre manufacturer stating that
the tyre is also suitable for the vehicle. This
certificate must be stored in a safe place in
the vehicle. Wheel rims and wheel bolts
Please refer to at the start of the chap-
ter on page 328.
Wheel rims, tyres and wheel bolts are match-
ed to the v

ehicle type. If different wheel rims
are fitted, the correct wheel bolts with the
correct length and correctly shaped bolt
heads must be used. This ensures that the
brakes work properly and that the vehicle
drives quietly and safely.
For technical reasons, it is not generally pos-
sible to use the wheel rims from other vehi-
cles. This can also apply to wheel rims of the
same vehicle type.
The tightening torque of the wheel bolts
must be checked regularly with a properly
functioning torque wrench.

Tightening torque for wheel bolts
Specified tightening torque f
or wheel bolts
for steel or alloy wheel rims:

Unlocking or locking with Keyless Ac-
cess 75
Vehicle battery (12-volt) 320
Automatic switch-off for electrical con- sumers 322
Charging 321
Checking the electrolyte level 321
Connecting 321
Discharge 322
Disconnecting 321
Earth connection for jump start- ing 302
Explanation of symbols 320
Jump starting 302
Location 320
Preparations 321
Replacing 321
Vehicle care 355
Aerials 371
Automatic car washes 356
Car wash 355
Controls 359
Displays, screens 359
Electrically adjustable seats 359
Exterior 355, 358
Fabrics 359
Hand wash 356
High-pressure cleaners 356
Interior 355, 359
Leatherette 359
Microfibre fabrics 359
Natural leather 359
Plastic parts 359
Polishing (paintwork) 356
Rubber seals 359
Seat belts 359
Seat covers 359
Seat cushions with seat heating 359
Seats with airbag components 359
Service position for windscreen wip- ers 293
Trim parts 359
Trim strips 359
Waxing (paintwork) 356
Windows 359
Winter conditions 356
Wiper blades 293
Wooden trims 359
Vehicle data sticker 389
Vehicle functions Online 205Vehicle identification number
387, 389
Displaying 29
Position 388
Vehicle key 73
Replacing the button cell 74
Spare key 73
Vehicle overview Driver side 10
Vehicle overviews Centre console 13
Driver door 9
Front passenger side 14
Front view 7
Rear view 8
Roof 14
Vehicle settings menu Opening 31
Setting 31
Vehicle toolkit 292
Contents 292
Stowage 292
Vehicle

Brake system
191
Electronic parking brake 178
Overview 15
Warning lamps Position selection 142
Seat belts 37
Steering column lock 143
Warning messages when leaving the vehi-
cle 138
Warning signs High-voltage battery 274
Warning triangle 68
Warranty General 366
High-voltage battery 366
Paint and body 366
Washer fluid Checking 314
Refilling 314
Washing the vehicle Sensors 184
We Connect Start 200
Interference 203
Legal requirements 202
We Upgrade 206
Weight 387, 391, 392
What to do after an accident Checklist 67
What to do in the event of a fire Checklist 68
Wheel bolts 343, 344
Caps 342
Tightening torque 345
Wheel change Changing a wheel 347
Wheel lock see Anti-theft wheel bolts 344
Wheel rims 331
Bolted rim rings 331
Bolted trim elements 331
Identification 331
Wheels and tyres 328
All-year tyres 339
Asymmetrical tyres 338
Avoiding damage 329
Changing a wheel 343
Embedded foreign bodies 334
Handling wheels and tyres 329
Identification 336
Low-profile tyres 338
New tyres 330Old tyres
329
Replacing tyres 330
Rotating wheels 329
Running in 330
Snow chains 340
Speed index 338
Storing tyres 330
Technical data 336
Tread depth 334
Tread wear indicators 334
Tyre damage 334
Tyre lettering 336
Tyre load 338
Tyre pressure 332
Tyre type 336
Tyre wear 334
Tyres with directional tread pat- tern 338
Wheel rims 331
Winter tyres 339
Wi-Fi 208
Client 210
Hotspot 208
NFC 209
QR-Code 209
Quick connection 209
Settings 210
Wi-Fi hotspot 207
Windows 89
Buttons 89
Childproof lock 81
Cleaning and care 359
Closing 89
Convenience closing 90
Convenience opening 90
Defrosting (air conditioning sys- tem) 121
Malfunction 89
Opening 89
Roll-back function 91
Windscreen Repairing (note) 363
Repairing stone chips (note) 363
Replacing (note) 363
Windscreen heating 125
Windscreen heating see Air conditioning system 121
Windshield see Windscreen 125, 363
Winter conditions Snow chains 340
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