warning 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”

tional sign in the head-up display and in the
instrument cluster.
Displays
In addition to speed limits and o
vertaking re-
strictions, Dynamic Road Sign Display also
detects the road sign which indicates that all
restrictions have been lifted on motorways
and main roads in Germany. In all other coun-
tries in which the system is operated, the
current speed limit is displayed instead.
The road signs detected by the Dynamic Road
Sign Display system are displayed on the in-
strument cluster. Road signs may also be dis-
played in the Infotainment system, depend-
ing on the system installed in the vehicle.
With some equipment levels, a display is also
shown on the Head-up Display.
The system is in the initial-
isation phase. OR: the camera has not
detected any regulatory or warning
signs.
System fault. Go to
a qualified workshop.
Fault in the Dy-
namic Road Sign Display system
speed warning. Go to a qualified
workshop.
The
windscreen is dirty in the area of the
camera or the camera view is im-
paired due to the weather conditions.
Clean the windscreen.
No data
transmission from the Infotainment
system. Check whether valid map da-
ta is loaded in the Infotainment sys-
tem. OR: the vehicle is located in an
area that is not covered by the map
stored in the Infotainment system.
Dynamic Road Sign Display is
not supported in the country in which
you are currently travelling.
No road signs available.
Error: Dynamic Road Sign Display
Speed warning currently not available.
Dynamic Road Sign Display: Clean the windscreen!
Dynamic Road Sign Display is currently restricted.
No data available.
Display of road signs Fig. 16
In the instrument cluster display: e
xam-
ple of recognised speed limits with generic addi-
tional sign.
After validation and evaluation of the infor-
mation from the camera, the Infotainment
system and the current vehicle data, the Dy-
namic Road Sign Display shows up to two
valid road signs and one generic additional
sign

WARNING
The system uses brake energy recuperation
to reduce the v ehicle speed and does not
activate the vehicle brake.
x Be ready to brake at all times if the de-
celeration is not sufficient. Time and date
Please refer to at the start of the chap-
ter on page 18.
Setting the time and date on the Inf

otain-
ment system
1. To access the
System settings menu, touch
the Settings and date
Button for driver assist sys-
tems
Please refer to at the start of the chap-
ter on page 18.
You can open the
Assist systems menu in the In-
fotainment system using the button for driv- er assist systems. The button for the driver
assist systems is located on the control panel
under the Inf

otainment system.
In the
assist systems menu, you can switch indi-
vidual driver assist systems on and off and al-
so adjust individual settings

Speed range
The basic function of the proactiv
e occupant
protection system is available when driving
forwards at speeds from approx. 30 km/h
(19 mph).
Displays
In the event of intervention by the
proactive occupant protection sys-
tem, the red warning lamp lights up
on the instrument cluster display. Functions of the proactive oc-
cupant protection system
Please refer to at the start of the chap-
ter on page 45.
Basic functions
The f

ollowing functions may be triggered in-
dividually or together in critical driving situa-
tions, e.g. in the event of emergency braking,
understeer and oversteer or minor collisions:

WARNING
Once triggered, the airbag inflates in frac-
tions of a second at v ery high speed.
x Always leave the deployment zones of
the curtain airbags clear.
x Never secure any items to the cover or in
the deployment zone of the curtain air-
bag.
x There must be no other persons, animals
or objects between the vehicle occu-
pants sitting on the front seats and rear
outer seats and the deployment zones of
the airbags. Ensure that children and
passengers keep to this rule.
x The coat hooks in the vehicle should on-
ly be used for lightweight clothing. Do
not leave any heavy or sharp objects in
the pockets.
x Do not fit any accessories to the doors.
x Do not install any sun blinds onto the
side windows unless they have been ex-
pressly approved for use in your vehicle.
x Only push the sun visors over to the side
windows if no items are attached to the
visors (e.g. pens or a garage door open-
er). Central airbag
Please refer to at the start of the chap-
ter on page 47. Fig. 39
In the inner backrest padding of the
driv
er seat: central airbag.
The central airbag is installed for the front
seats and is located in the inner backrest
padding of the driver seat. The location of the central airbag is indicated
by the “AIRBAG” label

WARNING
Child seats present a risk of injury if incor-
rectly installed.
x Always read and f
ollow the installation
instructions and warning information
provided by the child seat manufacturer. Securing systems
Please refer to and at the start of
the chapter on page 57.
Diff
erent countries use different securing
systems for safely fitting child seats in the
vehicle.
Overview of securing systems

9. Seek expert assistance if necessary.
When the hazard warning lights are switched
on, f
or example if you are being towed, you
can still indicate a change in direction or lane
change by operating the turn signal. The haz-
ard warning lights will be interrupted tempo-
rarily.
Comply with the important information on
towing

the boot lid open, grasp the warning triangle
at the recess and turn by 90

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