Driving
Information on the drive
Functions of the electric drivetrain
Power output of the electric drivetrain
The maximum torque of the electric drivetrain is available the instant the accelerator pedal is pressed.
Brake energy recuperation
When you brake the vehicle, electrical energy is generated by the electric drivetrain and this is stored in the high-voltage battery ⇒ Brake energy recuperation. Th
happens also to a lesser extent when the vehicle is coasting or driving downhill.
The brake energy recuperation, and therefore also the engine braking effect, decreases as the charge level of the high-voltage battery increases. If the high-voltage
battery is completely charged, there is no brake energy recuperation and no engine braking effect ⇒
.
The energy recuperation process can be displayed in the instrument cluster or on the screen of the Infotainment system.
Crawling feature
The crawling feature enables you to drive slowly forwards or in reverse at approximately 5 km/h (3 mph) without having to use the accelerator pedal.
The crawling feature is automatically active:
If the vehicle's drive system is activated and a
Or: if the reverse gear is engaged.
gear is engaged.
The crawling feature is deactivated:
If the driving mode selector is in the position.
Or: if the electronic parking brake
is switched on.
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.
Always bear in mind that other road users may not notice the driving noise.
WARNING
With a gear engaged, the vehicle could move unintentionally. This can cause accidents and serious injuries.
When the vehicle is drive-ready and the
gear or reverse gear is engaged, hold the vehicle stationary with the brake pedal.
WARNING
As the high-voltage battery charge level increases, the engine braking effect from brake energy recuperation decreases, and could fade away completely,
leading to changed braking behavior. This can cause serious injuries.
Before driving long distances on steep hills, reduce your speed.
When driving long distances on steep hills, reduce your speed with the vehicle brakes.
Steering
Steering information
To make it more difficult to steal the vehicle, the steering must always be locked before leaving the vehicle.
Steering
Power steering on an electromechanical steering system adjusts automatically based on the driving speed, the steering torque, and the steering angle of the
wheels. Electromechanical steering works only when the vehicle's drive system is activated.
If the power steering system is impaired or malfunctioning, a significantly greater amount of force than normal must be used to steer.
Electronic steering lock
The steering column is locked electronically:
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1. Stop the vehicle.
2. Set the electronic parking brake.
3. If the ignition is active, press the starter button once.
Or: open the driver door, which will switch off the ignition. The steering column will be locked.
Countersteering assist
The counter-steering assistance provides the driver with power steering in some critical driving situations. Additional steering power, together with the ESC
,
supports the driver when counter-steering ⇒
.
WARNING
Power steering only works when the vehicle is ready to drive. If the power steering is not functioning, the steering wheel becomes stiff, making it much more
difficult to steer. That can result in loss of control of the vehicle, accidents and serious or fatal injuries.
Never let the vehicle roll when drive-ready mode has ended.
WARNING
The counter-steering assistance is not a replacement for the driver's attention and works only within the system limitations. In critical driving situations,
uncontrolled vehicle movements can occur despite the counter-steering assistance. If you do not pay attention, there is a risk of accidents, serious injuries and
death.
Always stay attentive and do not rely solely on the system. The driver is always responsible for control of the vehicle.
Ensure that the vehicle is not steered by the counter-steering assistance.
Always adapt your speed and driving style to the visibility, weather, road and traffic conditions.
NOTICE
If the ignition is switched off when the vehicle is being towed, some vehicle functions are not available, such as the turn signals, horn, windshield wipers and the
windshield washer system.
Switch on the ignition when towing the vehicle.
Troubleshooting
Steering malfunction
The red warning light turns on or flashes.
There is an electromechanical steering or electronic steering lock malfunction.
Do not continue driving!
1. Contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility for assistance.
If the red warning light turns on, it may be difficult to move the steering wheel because the electromechanical steering system is malfunctioning.
If the red warning light blinks, the steering column cannot unlock.
The vehicle may not be towed on its own four wheels.
Steering malfunction
The yellow indicator light turns on or flashes.
The steering is stiffer or more sensitive than usual.
The indicator light comes on permanently:
1. Re-activate the vehicle's drive system and slowly drive a short distance.
2. If the indicator light stays on, contact a suitably qualified professional and have the system checked. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized
Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.
The indicator light blinks:
1. Turn the steering wheel back and forth slightly.
2. Switch the ignition off and back on.
3. Take note of messages in the ID. cockpit.
4. If the indicator light continues to flash after switching the ignition back on, do not continue driving. Contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized
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