Parking and maneuvering
Parking the vehicle
Parking
WARNING
Parking the vehicle incorrectly can result in the vehicle rolling, even on slight downhill slopes. Accidents and serious or fatal injuries could result.
When parking the vehicle, always follow the steps in the specified order.
Before exiting the vehicle, make sure the electronic parking brake is activated and the red
warning light next to the gear indicator comes on. The
red indicator light in the instrument cluster display
will come on.
1. Press and hold the brake pedal.
2. Set the electronic parking brake.
The vehicle's drive system is deactivated. The red warning light
on.
next to the gear indicator and the red indicator
in the instrument cluster display com
3. On uphill and downhill slopes, turn the steering wheel so that the vehicle will roll into a curb if it begins moving.
4. Release the brake.
5. Exit the vehicle ⇒
. Pay attention to other road users.
6. Take all vehicle keys with you and lock 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.
To avoid damage and dangerous situations, always park the vehicle in a suitable parking area
⇒
.
NOTICE
Any unevenness in the ground, as well as sand or mud, may prevent the vehicle from being parked safely. This can result in damage to the vehicle.
Always park the vehicle on solid and level ground.
NOTICE
Vehicle components that are low to the ground such as the bumpers, spoilers, and parts of the suspension may collide with objects protruding up from the
ground when they are driven over. The vehicle can be damaged.
Drive carefully over driveways, ramps, curbs and fixed barriers, as well as when driving through dips.
Electronic parking brake
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Fig. 98 On the driving mode selector: Button
Switching on
for the electronic parking brake (general example).
1. When the vehicle is stationary, press the button for the electronic parking brake fig. 98
.
Or: Switch off the ignition.
If the electronic parking brake is switched on, the red warning light will come on next to the gear indicator.
The red indicator in the instrument cluster display will also come on.
Switching off
1. Press the brake pedal and engage selector lever position D, B, R or neutral N.
The red warning light
as well as the indicator
will turn off.
Switching On If You Leave the Vehicle Incorrectly
If you leave the vehicle with the ignition switched on, a gear engaged or neutral position N selected and the red
indicator light comes on, the electronic parking
brake has been switched on ⇒
.
WARNING
Parking the vehicle incorrectly can result in the vehicle rolling, even on slight downhill slopes. Accidents and serious or fatal injuries could result.
When parking the vehicle, always follow the steps of the parking procedure in the specified order.
Before exiting the vehicle, make sure the electronic parking brake is activated and the red
warning light next to the gear indicator comes on.
Anti-roll function
The vehicle's anti-roll function can be temporarily deactivated in the Infotainment system. The electronic parking brake is switched off and the vehicle is in roll mode
e.g. in a car wash or for towing ⇒
.
Requirements
Vehicle is stationary.
The ignition is switched on.
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Deactivate the anti-roll function:
1. Press the brake pedal.
2. Put the vehicle in neutral N.
3. Confirm the Deactivating the anti-roll function. message in the Infotainment system.
Or: Open the vehicle settings in the Infotainment system ⇒ Vehicle settings menu.
Open the Brakes submenu.
Switch on the function.
A message will appear permanently in the instrument cluster display. A warning chime will sound if necessary.
Activate the anti-roll function:
1. Apply the brakes and select a gear.
The anti-roll function is activated and the vehicle is ready to drive.
Or: Switch off the ignition.
The anti-roll function is activated. The electronic parking brake is switched on.
NOTICE
If the electronic parking brake switches on automatically in a car wash or during towing, this could cause damage to the vehicle.
Always deactivate the anti-roll function in the Infotainment system.
Leave the remote control vehicle key in the vehicle. Otherwise, the ignition will switch off automatically and the anti-roll function will be activated again.
Emergency braking function
Only use the emergency braking function in an emergency, if the vehicle cannot be stopped using the brake pedal
1. Press and hold the button.
⇒
.
The vehicle will brake abruptly. A warning chime will also sound at the same time.
WARNING
The electronic parking brake is not designed for braking the vehicle. The braking distance will be significantly longer because only the rear wheels will be braked
under certain circumstances. This could result in accidents and serious or fatal injuries.
Always use the brake pedal to brake the vehicle and never the electronic parking brake unless it is an emergency.
Noises can be heard when you switch the electronic parking brake on of off. This may also occur during an automatic check.
Troubleshooting
Electronic parking brake holding force is too low
The red
indicator light next to the gear indicator blinks. The vehicle is stationary. A message will also appear in the instrument cluster display.
Electronic parking brake not fully closed.
1. Park the vehicle in another location or on a flat surface and secure it against rolling away.
and
The red
/
electronic parking brake malfunction
indicator light next to the gear indicator in the instrument cluster blinks. The red
brake warning light or the yellow
central warning light is al
shown in the instrument cluster display.
There is a system malfunction.
1. Select a gear.
2. Press the electronic parking brake button
again.
If the red indicator light
comes on and the display
appears without a further warning light in the instrument cluster, the vehicle is parked safely.
Version 1:
is still on
1. If the yellow
central warning light is still displayed, get professional assistance immediately. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen
dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.
Version 2:
is still on
Do not continue driving!
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1. If the red brake warning light
is still illuminated, do not drive any further.
2. Contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility for assistance.
button for the electronic parking brake faulty
If the electronic parking brake button is pressed, the red indicator light
Button for the electronic parking brake faulty.
next to the selector lever will blink.
1. Switch off the ignition to automatically switch on the electronic parking brake.
2. Contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or
authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.
/
Electronic parking brake malfunction
The yellow central warning light comes on. The
symbol with a message is additionally shown in the instrument cluster display.
1. Contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or
authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.
The electronic parking brake is working, but does not switch off
Charging connector is inserted.
The 12 V vehicle battery is drained ⇒ Preparing and Performing a Jump-start.
Auto Hold
Auto Hold secures the vehicle from
rolling away when it is stationary,
without having to hold the vehicle with
the brake pedal.
Depending on the vehicle equipment, your vehicle may feature the Auto Hold function.
Requirements
The driver door must be closed.
The vehicle is drive-ready.
With the transmission in neutral position, Auto Hold does not switch on or off. As a result, the vehicle will not be secured from rolling away
⇒
.
Switching on
1. Open the vehicle settings in the Infotainment system ⇒ Vehicle settings menu.
2. Open the Vehicle menu.
3. Open the Exterior menu.
4. Open the Brakes menu.
5. Switch on Auto Hold.
Auto Hold is ready to use, but the vehicle may not be kept stationary ⇒
.
The grey indicator light comes on in the instrument cluster when Auto Hold is active.
Auto Hold remains switched on after the vehicle's drive system has been reactivated.
Keeping the vehicle stationary using Auto Hold
1. When Auto Hold is switched on, bring the vehicle to a stop using the brakes.
2. Release the brake ⇒
.
The vehicle is kept stationary.
The green indicator light comes on in the instrument cluster when Auto Hold is active.
The hold on the vehicle will end when the vehicle starts to drive or the requirements for Auto Hold are not met.
Switching off
Auto Hold can only be switched off when the brake pedal is pressed
⇒
.
1. Switch off Auto Hold in the vehicle settings in the Infotainment system ⇒ Vehicle settings menu.
WARNING
Auto Hold is not a replacement for the driver's attention and works only within the system limitations. The vehicle cannot be secured in every single situation, for
example on inclines or slippery ground. If you do not take care, there is a risk of accidents and serious injuries.
Always stay attentive and do not rely solely on the system. The driver is always responsible for control of the vehicle.
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2024 VW ID.4 Owner's Manual
