Selecting A Position - Volkswagen ID.4 Owner's Manual

You can continue to drive.
No valid vehicle key recognised
A corresponding display is shown in the
ID. Cockpit.
If the button cell in the vehicle key is weak or
discharged, it is possible that the vehicle key
will not be recognised.
In this case it is necessary to perform an
emergency start:
— Place the vehicle key in the drink holder or
stowage compartment in the centre con-
sole → Fig. 99.
— Depress the brake pedal or press the start-
er button.
— The ignition is switched on.
The vehicle's drive system cannot be deacti-
vated
The vehicle's drive system cannot be deacti-
vated.
In this case it is necessary to perform an
emergency switch-off procedure:
— Bring the vehicle to a stop.
— Press the starter button twice within a few
seconds or press and hold once.
— The vehicle's drive system is deactivated
and the ignition is switched off.
Electronic engine sound is not working
The indicator lamp lights up and an acoustic
signal sounds.
A corresponding text message is displayed in
the ID. Cockpit.
— Go to a qualified workshop.
You can continue to drive.
The vehicle's drive system cannot be activa-
ted
A corresponding message will be displayed in
the ID. Cockpit if an unauthorised vehicle key
is used or there is a system fault.
— Use an authorised vehicle key.
140 Driving
— If the fault persists, seek expert assistance.

Selecting a position

Position switch
Fig. 100 Position switch with button for the
electronic parking brake (arrow).
The vehicle has one forwards D/B and one re-
verse gear R.
The position switch has a button
electronic parking brake. To change from
neutral position N to a driving position,
switch on the ignition, press the brake pedal
and turn the position switch in the desired di-
rection → Fig. 100:
– Standard forward driving position
The electric drive is in the Normal program
(automatic brake energy recuperation when
Eco Assistance is activated → page 135).
– High brake energy recuperation
High brake energy recuperation in overrun
→ page 135.
– Changing position
It is possible to change between the posi-
tions D and B by turning the position switch
forward once from the position D/B
→ Fig. 100. The position switch always re-
for the