fatal injuries.
Test the brakes carefully.
Press the brake pedal carefully several times to dry the brakes and clear the ice and salt from them, as long as the visibility, weather, road, and traffic
conditions permit.
Regularly check the thickness of the front brake pads visually by inspecting them through the openings in the wheel rims or from underneath the vehicle. If
necessary, remove the wheels so that the brake pads can be inspected. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized
Volkswagen Service Facility.
If you are having the front brake pads checked, the brake pads in the drum brake on the rear axle should be checked at the same time. The check is performed
through an eyehole on the rear side of the drum. To do this, you must remove a sealing plug. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen
dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.
Troubleshooting
Brake system malfunction
The red warning light turns on. A message may also be displayed.
1.
Do not continue driving! Contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility immediately for assistance.
Brake pad wear indicator
The red warning light turns on or flashes.
The front brake pads are worn.
1. Immediately contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility to have the system checked. Volkswagen recommends
contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.
2. Have all brake pads inspected and replaced, if necessary.
and
The brake is too hot
The yellow indicator light turns on.
An audible warning may also sound. Where applicable, a message will appear in the instrument cluster display.
1. Stop at the next opportunity.
2. Leave the vehicle with the electronic parking brake applied and the ignition switched on until a further message appears.
3. Then get professional assistance to have the system inspected. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized
Volkswagen Service Facility.
Unusual noises when braking
If there are sustained scraping or squeaking noises when braking, that is a sign of worn brake pads on the front or rear axle.
1. Immediately contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility to have the system checked. Volkswagen recommends
contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.
2. Have all brake pads inspected and replaced, if necessary.
If the vehicle's braking performance changes
If the brake pads are worn or if you notice that your vehicle does not brake as usual, e.g. the braking distance suddenly increases:
1. Immediately contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility to have the system checked. Volkswagen recommends
contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.
2. Have all brake pads inspected and replaced, if necessary.
Activating the vehicle's drive system
Switching the ignition on and off
Some vehicle functions are activated as soon as the driver approaches the vehicle with the vehicle key.
Switching on the ignition
1. Press the starter button once. The starter button is on the right-hand side of the steering column.
Or: Press the brake pedal.
Switching off the ignition
1. If the ignition is active and the vehicle is stationary, press the starter button once.
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Or: with the vehicle stationary and the electronic parking brake activated, leave the vehicle.
The ignition is also switched off if the vehicle is stationary and the brake is not pressed and the driver opens the driver seat belt buckle with the electronic parking
brake switched on.
Automatic ignition switch off
If the driver moves away from the vehicle with the vehicle key when the ignition is switched on, the ignition will switch itself off automatically after a certain time. If th
hood is opened while the ignition is switched on, the ignition does not switch off automatically.
If no valid remote control vehicle key is detected in the vehicle interior after the ignition has been switched off, the vehicle's drive system cannot be activated again
without a valid vehicle key. A corresponding message is shown in the ID. cockpit.
WARNING
If the driving mode selector is moved when the ignition is switched on, the vehicle's drive system is activated immediately under certain conditions. This can
cause unintentional vehicle movement and serious injuries.
Do not operate the driving mode selector when switching on the ignition if drive-ready mode is not intended to be active.
WARNING
If you leave vehicle keys unattended in the vehicle, children or unauthorized people could lock the doors and/or the trunk lid, activate drive-ready mode, or switch
on the ignition and thereby activate electrical equipment, such as the power windows. This can cause accidents and serious or fatal injuries.
Always take all vehicle keys with you when leaving the vehicle.
WARNING
If you leave children, people requiring assistance or animals unattended in the vehicle, they may accidentally set the vehicle in motion or be subjected to very
high or low temperatures. There is a risk of accidents and serious or fatal injuries.
Never leave children, people requiring assistance or animals unattended in the vehicle.
The ignition can only switch on and the vehicle's drive system can only be activated if there is a valid vehicle key in the vehicle.
Electronic immobilizer
The immobilizer helps prevent drive-ready mode from being established and the vehicle from being moved with an unauthorized vehicle key.
For vehicles with a starter button: In the remote control vehicle key, there is a chip used to automatically deactivate the electronic immobilizer when there is a valid
remote control vehicle key in the vehicle interior.
For vehicles with a starter button: The electronic immobilizer is automatically activated as soon as there is no valid vehicle key in the vehicle.
Drive-ready mode can only be established with a Volkswagen Genuine vehicle key that is coded correctly. You can obtain coded vehicle keys from an authorized
Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.
Only using Volkswagen Genuine vehicle keys will ensure that your vehicle operates correctly.
Activating the vehicle's drive system
Prerequisites for activating the vehicle's drive system
If the following conditions are met, the vehicle's drive system can be activated:
The high-voltage battery has a sufficient charge level.
The vehicle is not connected to a charging cable.
The high-voltage battery temperature is within the operating range.
A valid remote control vehicle key is present in the vehicle.
Activating the vehicle's drive system
1. With the brake pedal pressed, engage selector lever position. A visual and audible signal tells you when the vehicle's drive system is ready for use.
2. If the vehicle's drive system cannot be activated, repeat the process. Perform an emergency start if necessary.
WARNING
An electric vehicle generates very little stationary, driving or operating noise. As a result, when your vehicle is being driven, other road users such as
pedestrians and children may have difficulty hearing your vehicle or may not notice it at all in traffic-calmed zones and when maneuvering or reversing. This may
cause accidents and serious injuries.
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Always bear in mind that other road users may not notice the driving noise.
Electronic engine sound
The electronic engine sound warns other
road users of an approaching electric
vehicle.
After activating the vehicle’s drive system, the electronic engine sound is switched on.
When driving faster, the electronic engine sound will fade out slowly.
WARNING
The electronic engine sound may be quieter and/or more difficult to hear if there is snow around the front grille or if the area is very dirty. If the sound of the
vehicle is not heard by other road users, this can lead to accidents and serious injuries.
Before starting a journey, check the area around the front grille for heavy dirt and clean it if necessary.
You should always assume that your vehicle will not be heard by other road users.
Exiting a vehicle while the vehicle’s drive system is active
The ignition and the drive switch off automatically under certain conditions if the vehicle is exited after stopping with the drive system active and with a selector
position engaged ⇒ Switching the ignition on and off .
This prevents unauthorized use of the vehicle.
Before you leave the vehicle, you must secure it against rolling away ⇒ Electronic parking brake.
If you need to drive again immediately afterwards, the ignition must be switched back on, for example by pressing the brake pedal, and the vehicle's drive system
must be reactivated. If necessary, pay attention to the messages in the ID. cockpit.
WARNING
An unattended vehicle which is ready to drive can move unintentionally. This can cause accidents and serious injuries.
Never leave a vehicle which is ready to drive unattended.
Before leaving the vehicle, make sure that the electromechanical parking brake
is switched on.
When leaving the vehicle, always make sure that all doors, windows, the trunk lid and the hood are closed completely and locked.
Troubleshooting
Valid vehicle key cannot be detected
Fig. 84 In the center armrest: Emergency start function.
A corresponding indicator appears in the ID. cockpit.
If the vehicle key has a weak or drained button cell battery, the vehicle key may not be able to be detected.
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An emergency start must be performed:
1. Place the remote control vehicle key in the cup holder or storage compartment in the center console fig. 84.
2. Press the brake pedal or the starter button. The ignition is switched on.
Vehicle's drive system cannot be connected.
If an unauthorized remote control vehicle key is used or the system is malfunctioning, a corresponding indicator appears in the ID. cockpit.
1. Use an authorized vehicle key.
2. If the malfunction persists, contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.
Deactivating the vehicle’s drive system
Deactivating the vehicle’s drive system
Only perform these steps in the specified order:
1. Bring the vehicle to a stop.
2. Park the vehicle.
3. Set the electronic parking brake.
4. Pay attention to the messages in the ID. Cockpit.
WARNING
An unattended vehicle which is ready to drive can move unintentionally. This can cause accidents and serious injuries.
Never leave a vehicle which is ready to drive unattended.
Before leaving the vehicle, make sure that the electromechanical parking brake
is switched on.
When leaving the vehicle, always make sure that all doors, windows, the trunk lid and the hood are closed completely and locked.
Troubleshooting
The vehicle’s drive system cannot be deactivated
The vehicle’s drive system cannot be deactivated.
An emergency stop must be performed:
1. Bring the vehicle to a stop.
2. Press the starter button twice within several seconds or press and hold one time.
The vehicle's drive system is deactivated and the ignition is switched off.
Gear selection
Driving mode selector
Fig. 85 Driving mode selector with the button for the electronic parking brake (arrow).
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