Practical equipment
Storage compartments
Introduction
WARNING
Loose objects can be thrown around the inside of the vehicleduring sudden driving or braking maneuvers. This can cause a loss of vehicle control, and can
cause accidents and serious or fatal injuries.
Store objects in only closed storage compartments.
Always keep the storage compartments closed while driving.
Only hang lightweight clothing, up to a maximum of 2.5 kg (approximately 5.5 lbs), from the coat hooks in the vehicle.
Never leave heavy, hard or sharp objects in clothing pockets.
WARNING
If the glove compartment is open while you are driving, objects may be flung into the vehicle interior. This can cause a loss of vehicle control, and can cause
accidents and serious or fatal injuries.
Always keep the glove compartment closed while driving.
WARNING
Lighters in the vehicle can become damaged or ignite unintentionally, for example due to high surface temperatures. This can cause severe burns and vehicle
damage.
Before closing compartments or storage areas, always make sure that there are no cigarette lighters near the sections that will be closing.
Never place lighters in compartments, in storage areas, or on other surfaces in the vehicle.
WARNING
Incorrect usage of the cup holders can cause injuries. Hot beverages in the cup holders could spill and cause burns while driving, during sudden braking
maneuvers, or in collisions.
Do not place hot beverages in the cup holders.
Take care that only suitably sized drinks are stored in the cup holder. Drinks must always be steady and secure in the cup holder.
WARNING
Closed beverage bottles can explode from heat and burst from frost and cause severe injuries.
Never leave closed beverage bottles in an extremely hot or extremely cold vehicle.
NOTICE
Objects stored in the vehicle may be damaged by strong sunlight or the effects of heat or cold or cause damage to the vehicle.
Never leave any objects, groceries, or medications that are sensitive to temperature in the vehicle interior.
Bear in mind that objects made from transparent materials, e.g. transparent suction cups on door windows, can concentrate sunlight.
Sockets
Introduction
Electrical devices can be connected to the sockets in the vehicle.
The 12 V socket only works when the ignition is switched on.
WARNING
Using sockets and connected electrical devices incorrectly can cause fires and serious injuries or death.
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If the electrical devices become too warm, turn off the devices immediately and disconnect them.
Be aware that sockets and devices connected to them may still be used, e.g. by children in the vehicle, when the ignition is switched off.
NOTICE
Electrical devices that are unsuitable, not permitted, or connected incorrectly may cause damage to the vehicle or electronics. Do not use any malfunctioning
devices.
Never connect electrical devices that provide power, such as solar panels or battery chargers, to the 12 V socket in order to charge the 12 V vehicle
battery.
Only use electrical devices that have been tested for compliance with the applicable directives for electromagnetic compatibility.
Do not use any malfunctioning devices.
To reduce the risk of damage from voltage fluctuations, turn electrical devices off before switching the ignition on or off, and before engaging the vehicle's
drive-readiness.
Refer to the operating instructions for the electrical devices.
NOTICE
The vehicle electrical system can be damaged when the maximum load is exceeded.
Never connect electrical devices that draw more than the specified load of a 12 V socket.
The 12-V vehicle battery will discharge when the ignition and electrical devices are switched on and the vehicle's drive system is running.
Unshielded devices can cause malfunctions in the radio, the Infotainment system and in the vehicle electronics, depending on the vehicle equipment.
Sockets in the vehicle
Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice ⇒
and Introduction.
Do not exceed the maximum power of the sockets. The power draw of the external devices is indicated on their identification labels.
12 V socket
Fig. 110 In the luggage compartment on the left-hand side: folding 12-volt socket (general example).
The total continuous output of all 12 V sockets in the vehicle is 120 watts ⇒
Introduction.
The maximum power of a 12 V socket in the vehicle when the vehicle is drive-ready totals 180 watts.
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NOTICE
Using 12 V sockets for too long at maximum power can cause the fuse to blow.
Never use 12 V sockets at their maximum power for longer than 10 minutes.
Only ever use a single 12 V socket at maximum power.
Charging Options for Mobile Devices
Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice ⇒
and Introduction.
You can charge mobile devices in the
vehicle either wirelessly or by using the
built-in USB-C connectors.
Charging with USB-C Connectors
The vehicle may contain the following USB -C ports:
Symbol for a USB port for data transmission and charging.
Available Charging Power
Symbol for a USB port for charging only.
Voltages up to 20 V are provided via the USB port, which enables up to 45 W charging power.
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the following charging profiles may be supported by the USB ports:
Legacy charging (2.5 W).
BC1.2 (7.5 W).
USB-C charging (15 W).
USB power delivery (up to 45 W).
The actual charging power of the connected device depends on the following aspects:
Supported charging profiles.
Device charge level.
Device temperature.
Charging cable used.
For double USB ports, the charging power can be split between both ports.
Wireless charging function
Fig. 111 General example: storage compartment with a holder for wireless charging in the center console.
The wireless charging function depends on the vehicle equipment and is not available in all countries.
The wireless charging function uses electromagnetic induction to transfer energy wirelessly over short distances. To use this function, you need a suitable Qi-
certified cell phone. To find out whether a cell phone supports the Qi standard, see the cell phone operating instructions. New technologies might not be compatible
with the wireless charging function. The manufacturer of the cell phone can offer further information regarding compatibility.
The maximum charging power is 5 watts.
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The storage compartment fig. 111 for wireless charging is located in the center console.
In some vehicles, the charging area fig. 111 bears a phone symbol, which indicates the center position for the wireless charging function. The symbol on the
charging area may look different in some vehicles.
Only a single Qi-certified cell phone without a protective case and with maximum dimensions (width x length) of 80 mm x 140 mm (approx. 3 in x 6 in) should ever
be placed flat on the storage compartment.
Qi-certified cell phones with larger dimensions cannot be charged wirelessly.
Wireless Cell Phone Charging
Requirements
You must have a suitable cell phone that does not exceed the maximum dimensions and supports the Qi standard.
1. Before charging, remove any foreign objects with metal components, such as coins, from the storage compartment and follow the cell phone operating
instructions.
2. Open the holder in the storage compartment and position the cell phone, without a protective case and with the display facing forward, between the holder and
the charging area at the center of the charging area.
The charging process starts automatically.
The Infotainment system informs you when the charging process is starting and, if necessary, if there are any foreign objects with metal components in the storage
compartment. Remove foreign objects immediately.
Your Cell Phone Is Not Recognized
If a cell phone is not placed on the charging area correctly or if it is too large, it may not be detected correctly or may not be detected at all. The Infotainment system
may notify you of a foreign object in the storage compartment.
If a suitable cell phone is used and its position is corrected, the fault may be eliminated. Remove your cell phone and place it correctly in the storage compartment
for the wireless charging function.
WARNING
Notifications on the cell phone display may distract the driver. This can result in an accident with serious or fatal injuries.
Place only a single, suitable and Qi-certified (if necessary) cell phone without a protective case and with maximum dimensions (width x length) of
80 mm x 140 mm (approx. 3 in x 6 in), in accordance with the specifications, on the shelf in the storage compartment.
Remove items that prevent the cover from closing.
Always keep the cover closed while driving.
WARNING
Metal objects on the shelf can become very hot. This may cause burns or a fire.
Do not place metal objects or objects with metal components on the wireless charging shelf.
NOTICE
If any ID cards, bank cards or credit cards with a magnetic strip or chip are placed on the wireless charging shelf, the data saved on the magnetic strip or chip
could be damaged or become unusable.
Do not place any ID cards, bank cards or credit cards with a magnetic strip or chip on the wireless charging shelf.
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2024 VW ID.4 Owner's Manual
