ID.4 2021 ➤, ID.5 2021 ➤
Maintenance - Edition 11.2021
Dubai
Ecuador
El Salvador
Lesotho
Lebanon
Liberia
Russian Federation
Zambia
Saudi Arabia
Haiti
Jamaica
Caribbean, left-hand traf‐
fic
Ivory Coast
Libya
Senegal
Dutch Overseas Territo‐
ries
Eritrea
French Guyana
Fiji
Philippines
Burundi
Bahamas
Sierra Leone
Zimbabwe
South Africa
Republic of Congo
St. Barthélemy
St. Martin
Trinidad and Tobago
3.10
Identification plate
Note
Vehicles for some countries have no type plate.
Owing to legal requirements, the type plate -arrow- is located in
the lower area of the B-pillar, after opening either the right or
the left front door.
The type plate includes the following vehicle data:
A - Vehicle identification number
B - Variable indications e.g. axle loads, gross vehicle weight
rating, gross combination weight
C - Model identification number
D - Engine code
3. General information
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Maintenance - Edition 11.2021
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4. Descriptions of work
ID.4 2021 ➤, ID.5 2021 ➤
Maintenance - Edition 11.2021
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Descriptions of work
Swivel joints, axle mountings, coupling rod bearings and anti-
roll bar rubber mountings: visual check for damage ⇒ page 18
Privacy notice sticker: attaching ⇒ page 21
Automatic headlight control and static cornering light: checking
function ⇒ page 22
Battery (12V): checking battery terminal clamps for secure seat‐
ing ⇒ page 23
Battery (12V): checking ⇒ page 24
Status of battery (12V): reading - sending diagnosis protocol via
online connection ⇒ page 25
Front passenger airbag: checking key switch and “ON/OFF
function” ⇒ page 25
Tyres: checking condition, wear pattern, tyre pressure and tread
depth ⇒ page 26
Brake system: changing brake fluid ⇒ page 32
Brake system and shock absorbers: inspecting for leaks and
damage ⇒ page 37
Brake fluid level: checking ⇒ page 37
Front brake discs and rear drum brake pads: check thickness of
pads and condition of discs ⇒ page 39
Window regulators: checking positioning (open and close func‐
tions) ⇒ page 42
Fault memories of all systems: reading with vehicle diagnostic
tester and correcting possible faults according to repair guide‐
lines ⇒ page 42
Protective bellows: inspecting ⇒ page 43
Interior filter: cleaning housing and renewing filter element ⇒
page 43
High-voltage battery: checking charge level ⇒ page 43
Maintenance of high-voltage battery ⇒ page 44
High-voltage battery: charging ⇒ page 44
High-voltage components and high-voltage cables: inspecting
for damage and correct routing and securing of lines ⇒ page
44
Infotainment system: installing digital manual ⇒ page 45
Interior and exterior body: inspecting for corrosion when doors
and flaps are open ⇒ page 46
Cooling system: checking anti-freeze protection and coolant lev‐
el ⇒ page 47
Air conditioning system with heat pump: renewing refrigerant
R744 (CO ) ⇒ page 49
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Charging cable bag: securing in luggage compartment ⇒ page
50
Engine and components in engine compartment: inspecting for
leaks and damage (from above and below) ⇒ page 50
Motor compartment cover (noise insulation) “bottom”: removing
and installing ⇒ page 51
4. Descriptions of work
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2024 VW ID.4 Owner's Manual
