ignition VOLKSWAGEN ID.4 2021 Owners Manual

Driver information
Symbols in the instru-
ment cluster
The warning and indicator lamps can light up
individually or in combination and indicate
warnings, faults or certain functions. Some
warning and indicator lamps light up when
the ignition is switched on and should go out
after a while.
F
or details on indicator lamps that light up in
the light switch, see Chapter “Lights”

Service interval display
Please refer to at the start of the chap-
ter on page 18.
Service e
vents are displayed on the instru-
ment cluster and in the Infotainment system.
Service notification
When an inspection is due, a service an-
nouncement will appear on the instrument
cluster display when the ignition is switched
on.
The number of kilometres or amount of time
shown correspond to the maximum number
of kilometres or maximum time that can still
be driven before the next inspection.
Service event
For a scheduled inspection, an acoustic signal
will be given when the ignition is switched on
and the spanner symbol will be displayed
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or several seconds on the instrument cluster
display. One of the following displays will al-
so appear:

Vehicle settings menu
Please refer to at the start of the chap-
ter on page 30. You can switch individual functions and
systems on and off and adjust the set-
tings in the v
ehicle settings of the Info-
tainment system.
Opening the
Vehicle settings menu
1. Switch on the ignition.
2. Switch on Infotainment system if neces- sary.
3. Touch the Vehicle Exit menu
Please refer to at the start of the chap-
ter on page 30. In the Exit menu, you can adjust settings
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or some functions before you leave the
vehicle. When you switch off the igni-
tion, the Exit menu will be displayed in
the Infotainment system.
The displayed options depend on the vehicle
equipment and may be available only under
certain conditions. The adjustable functions
may include the following, for example:

Belt status display for the rear seats (de-
pending on country and equipment)
Fig. 20
On the instrument cluster display: seat
belt status f or the rear seats.
After the ignition has been switched on, the
belt status display

WARNING
Careless or unsupervised use of the electric
front seats can result in se vere injuries.
x The electrical front seat adjustment also
works when the ignition is switched off.
Never leave children or people requiring
assistance alone in the vehicle.
x In the event of an emergency, stop elec-
trical adjustment by pressing another
switch. NOTICE
To avoid damaging the electrical components
in the front seats, do not kneel on the seats
or apply sharp pressure at a single point on
the seat cushion and backrest. It may not be possible to adjust the
seat electrically if the charge le

vel of
the 12-volt vehicle battery is too low.
Activating the electric drive will inter-
rupt the seat adjustment procedure.Rear seats
Introduction to the topic
The f
ollowing section describes the options
for adjusting the rear seats. Always ensure
that your sitting position is correct

WARNING
The side lights or daytime running lights
are not bright enough to illuminate the
road ahead and to ensure that other road
users are able to see you.
x Always switch the dipped beam head-
lights on if it is dark, raining or visibility
is poor.
x The tail lights will not be switched on
with the daytime running lights. If the
tail lights are not switched on, the v
ehi-
cle may not be visible to other road
users if it is dark, raining, or if visibility is
poor. switches the dipped beam headlights on
and off only when there is a change in the
le

vel of brightness.
x Switch the dipped beam on manually if
required by the weather conditions, e.g.
in the event of fog. When reverse gear is engaged, the
cornering light on both sides of the v

e-
hicle switches on to provide better illumina-
tion of the surrounding area when manoeu-
vring. Switching the rear fog light
on and off
The rear f

og light can only be switched on
when the ignition is switched on

Automatic headlights
is switched on
and at speeds abo
ve approximately 10 km/h
(6 mph).
Acoustic warnings if lights are not switched
off
When the ignition has been switched off and
the driver door is opened, acoustic warnings
will sound under the following conditions:

D
NOTICE
Before setting off and bef ore switching on
the ignition, always check the following to
avoid damage to the windows, wiper blades
and wiper motor:
x The wiper lever is located in the basic po-
sition.
x Snow and ice have been removed from the
wiper blades and windows.
x Wiper blades that have become frozen on-
to the glass have been carefully loosened.
Volkswagen recommends using a de-icer
spray for this. NOTICE
Do not switch on the wipers when the win-
dow is dry. Using the wipers when the win-
dow is dry can damage the glass. When switched on, the wipers will
temporarily be switched to the ne

xt
setting down when the vehicle is stationary.
If the driver or front passenger door is
opened when the vehicle is stationary,
the windscreen wipers will move to their ini-
tial position and will be switched off. If the
door is closed within a few seconds or the
wiper lever is moved, the wipers will be
switched back on again.
If the vehicle is parked during cold
weather, the service position of the
windscreen wiper may be helpful in order to
be able to release the wiper blades better
from the windscreen

x
Curv ed mirrors (convex or aspheric) en-
large the field of vision and can make
objects in the mirror seem smaller and
further away than they actually are.
x Using curved mirrors to estimate the
distance from other vehicles behind you
when changing lanes can provide inac-
curate results and can lead to accidents
and severe injuries.
x Whenever possible, use the interior mir-
ror to check the exact distance between
your vehicle and following traffic or oth-
er objects.
x Ensure that you have a good view to the
rear of the vehicle. NOTICE
If the glass of an automatic anti-dazzle mirror
is broken, electrolyte fluid can leak from the mirror. This fluid attacks plastic surfaces. Re-
mo ve the fluid as soon as possible, e.g. using
a wet sponge. Interior mirror
Fig. 94
On the windscreen: automatic anti-daz-
zle interior mirror.
Automatic anti-dazzle interior mirror
When the ignition is switched on, the sensors
measure the incident light from the rear

3. Set the desired temperature using and
.
Immediate air conditioning of stationary v e-
hicle
1. Switch off the ignition.
2. Touch in the exit menu in the Infotain-
ment system