Driver information
Symbols in the instrument cluster
The warning and indicator lights can turn on individually or in combination with each other and indicate warnings, malfunctions and certain functions. Some warning
and indicator lights come on when you switch the ignition on and must turn off after some time.
Indicator lights that turn on in the light switch are described in the “Lights” chapter ⇒ Switching the lights on and off .
WARNING
Failure to respond to illuminated warning lights and messages may result in a vehicle breakdown, accidents and serious injuries or death.
Never ignore illuminated warning lights and messages.
Stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.
Do not continue driving!
Central warning light ⇒ Priority 1 warning message
Fasten safety belt ⇒ Fasten seat belts reminder and seat belt safety indicator
High-voltage battery discharged and deep discharge possible ⇒ High-voltage battery discharged and deep discharge possible
Holding force of the electronic parking brake too low ⇒ Electronic parking brake holding force is too low
Electronic parking brake switched on ⇒ Electronic parking brake
Electronic parking brake switched on ⇒ Parking
Do not continue driving!
Brake system malfunction ⇒ Brake system malfunction, ⇒ electronic parking brake malfunction
Do not continue driving!
Electromechanical brake booster failed ⇒ Electromechanical brake servo failure
Do not continue driving!
Brake fluid level too low ⇒ Brake fluid level
Check brake system ⇒ Brake pad wear indicator
Take over steering and be ready to brake. ⇒
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Do not continue to drive!
Engine coolant system malfunction ⇒ Engine coolant
Do not continue driving!
Steering malfunction ⇒ Steering malfunction
Leave vehicle! Risk of fire ⇒ Risk of fire
Do not continue driving!
Fault in high-voltage system ⇒ Fault in high-voltage system
Do not tow vehicle!
High-voltage system overheated ⇒ Instructions for towing
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Do not continue to drive!
Electric drivetrain overheated ⇒ Electric drivetrain overheated
Do not continue driving!
12 V energy supply malfunction ⇒ 12-volt power supply
High-voltage battery discharged – driving not possible ⇒ Drive will be immediately turned off
Health risk! Open the window! CO2 concentration too high ⇒ concentration in the vehicle interior is too high
Collision warning ⇒ Warning levels and braking support
Take over the steering immediately ⇒ Take over the steering immediately
Central warning light ⇒ Priority 2 warning message , ⇒ The brake is too hot
Range calculation malfunction ⇒ Error when calculating the range
Airbag or safety belt pretensioner system deactivated with diagnostic equipment ⇒ Airbag system or safety belt pretensioners deactivated
with diagnostic device
Airbag system or safety belt pretensioner malfunction ⇒ Airbag system or safety belt pretensioners malfunction
Front passenger's front airbag deactivated ⇒ Front passenger's front airbag switched off
Front passenger’s airbag enabled ⇒ Front passenger's front airbag enabled
Emergency Call Service limited ⇒ Emergency Call Service limited
Emergency Call Service malfunctioning ⇒ Emergency Call Service malfunction
Electronic parking brake malfunction ⇒ Electronic parking brake malfunction
Brake too hot ⇒ The brake is too hot
Comes on: Electronic Stability Control (ESC) malfunction ⇒ ESC malfunction
Flashes: Electronic Stability Control (ESC) or Anti-slip regulation (ASR) in operation ⇒ Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
ESC Sport switched on ⇒ ESC Sport
ASR Sport switched on ⇒ ASR Sport
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) malfunction ⇒ Brake energy recuperation not possible , ⇒ ABS failure or malfunction
Semi-automated driving assistance (Travel Assist) not available ⇒ Comfort drive Travel Assist is not available or is not working as
expected, ⇒ Assisted lane changing is not available
Driving light failure ⇒ Exterior lighting malfunction
Air conditioner is not working correctly or CO2 concentration cannot be measured ⇒ concentration cannot be measured
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Health risk! Open the window! CO2 concentration too high ⇒ concentration in the vehicle interior is too high
Rain/light sensor malfunction ⇒ Rain/light sensor malfunction, ⇒ Rain/light sensor malfunction
Windshield wiper malfunction ⇒ Windshield wiper malfunction
Washer fluid level too low ⇒ Washer fluid level too low
Steering malfunction ⇒ Steering malfunction
Do not continue to drive!
Tire pressure low ⇒ Tire pressure low
Do not continue to drive!
Tire pressure monitoring system malfunction ⇒ Tire Pressure Monitoring System malfunction
High-voltage system malfunction ⇒ Brake energy recuperation not possible , ⇒ High-voltage system malfunction
Reduced driving power ⇒ Limited driving power
Electronic engine sound (e-Sound) malfunction ⇒ Electronic engine sound failed
Autonomous Emergency Braking (Front Assist) not available ⇒ Front Assist has limited availability or is not available
Autonomous Emergency Braking (Front Assist) switched off ⇒ Using Front Assist
Cruise control system malfunction ⇒ Cruise control system malfunction
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) not available ⇒ ACC is not available
Emergency Assist not available ⇒ Semi-automatic vehicle control in a medical emergency
Lane Keeping System (Lane Assist) not available ⇒ Lane Assist not available
Semi-automatic vehicle control in a medical emergency (Emergency Assist) is functioning ⇒ Driving with Emergency Assist
Lane Assist in control ⇒ Driving with Lane Assist
Side Assist malfunction ⇒ Side Assist malfunction
Rear Traffic Alert malfunction ⇒ Rear Traffic Alert
Rear Traffic Alert brakes ⇒ Rear Traffic Alert
12-volt power supply malfunction ⇒ 12-volt power supply
High-voltage battery charge status low ⇒ High-voltage battery charge level low
High-voltage battery empty ⇒ High-voltage battery has been discharged
Vehicle key not in vehicle ⇒ Valid vehicle key cannot be detected
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Auto Hold function active ⇒ Auto Hold
Turn signals ⇒ Turn signal indicator light
Trailer turn signal ⇒ Trailer turn signal indicator light
Cruise control switched on, regulation active ⇒
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Lane Assist active ⇒ Driving with Lane Assist
Semi-automated driving assistance (Travel Assist) active ⇒
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Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) regulates, no vehicle driving ahead is detected ⇒ Switching ACC on and off
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) regulates, vehicle driving ahead is detected ⇒ Switching ACC on and off
Charging high-voltage battery ⇒ Charging
High beams or headlight flasher ⇒ Switching the high beam headlights on and off
Auto Hold switched on ⇒ Auto Hold
High-voltage battery charge level ⇒ Charge status and range in the digital instrument cluster , ⇒ Charge status and range in the digital
instrument cluster
Outside temperature is below +39 °F (+4 °C) ⇒ Volkswagen Digital Cockpit information displays
Service due ⇒ Service display
Semi-automated driving assistance (Travel Assist) deactivated ⇒
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Semi-automated driving assistance (Travel Assist) active, Adaptive Cruise Control active, adaptive lane guidance inactive
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High beam control active ⇒ Switching on high beam control
Take over the steering ⇒ Take over the steering
Charging connector connected ⇒ Charging
Autonomous Emergency Braking (Front Assist) starts ⇒ Front Assist starts
Distance warning ⇒ Warning levels and braking support
Eco driving mode ⇒ Driving mode properties
Comfort driving mode ⇒ Driving mode properties
Individual driving mode ⇒ Driving mode properties
Sport driving mode ⇒ Driving mode properties
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Traction driving mode ⇒ Driving mode properties
Note about information in the Owner's Manual ⇒ Note about information in the Owner's Manual
Emergency charging of the high-voltage battery ⇒ Emergency charging of the high-voltage battery
Warning and information texts
The status of some functions inside the vehicle and vehicle components are checked when the ignition is switched on or while driving. Malfunctions are indicated by
red and yellow warning symbols in the instrument cluster display and may also be signaled audibly in some cases. The appearance of texts and symbols may vary
depending on the instrument cluster version.
Any malfunctions currently occurring can also be manually called up. To do this, open the Vehicle status or Vehicle menu ⇒ Vehicle settings menu.
Priority 1 warning message
The red central warning light flashes or comes on, in some cases together with warning tones or additional symbols.
Do not continue driving! There is a haza
Check the malfunction. Contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility immediately for assistance.
Priority 2 warning message
The yellow central warning light flashes or comes on, in some cases together with warning tones or additional symbols. Malfunctions or insufficient operating fluids
can cause vehicle damage and vehicle malfunctions. Check the malfunction as soon as possible. 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.
Note about information in the Owner's Manual
You can find more information about the existing warning message in the Owner's Manual.
Informational text
Information about various processes in the vehicle.
If there are multiple warning messages, the symbols will appear consecutively for several seconds. The symbols will appear until the malfunction is corrected.
If messages about malfunctions appear when establishing drive-ready mode, settings or information displays may not appear as described. If the malfunction
persists, contact a suitably qualified professional. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service
Facility.
Introduction to the instrument cluster
The vehicle is equipped with a Volkswagen Digital Cockpit. The instrument cluster shows essential information, such as speed.
In addition, the following functions, among others, are available depending on the equipment:
Various menus, such as for the driver assistance systems.
Status displays for the driver assistance systems.
Display messages.
Warning and indicator lights.
Information about economy and range.
Content can be individually adapted and settings can be changed in the menus.
WARNING
Operating the Volkswagen Digital Cockpit and Infotainment system can distract you from traffic. If the driver is distracted while driving, accidents and serious or
fatal injuries can occur.
Always drive attentively and responsibly.
Never operate the instrument cluster while driving.
Only adjust any settings in the instrument cluster or Infotainment system when the vehicle is stationary.
WARNING
If there is a serious fault in the instrument cluster, the display may be turned off. The warning light
displayed. This may result in vehicle breakdowns while driving, accidents and serious or fatal injuries.
may also come on here. No further warnings can be
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2024 VW ID.4 Owner's Manual
