Volkswagen ID.
4
5-door model, as of 2020
Note: The illustration shows the maximum possible range of equipment.
Airbag Stored gas inflator Seat belt SRS Pedestrian
pretensioner control unit protection
active system
Automatic Gas strut / High-strength Special attention
rollover preloaded spring zones
protection system
Battery pack, Ultracapacitor, Fuel tank Gas tank Safety valve
low-voltage lowvoltage
Battery pack, High-voltage High-voltage Fuse box, disabling Ultracapacitor,
high-voltage power cable disconnect high-voltage highvoltage
system
Low voltage device Fuse box disabling High voltage
that disconnects high voltage component
high voltage
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1. Identification / recognition
The electric motor is silent. The indicator on the left of the instrument cluster (power meter) indicates whether
the electric drive is switched “OFF” or “READY” for operation.
Lettering Charging connection Engine compartment
2. Immobilisation / stabilisation / lifting
Immobilize the vehicle
Apply the parking brake. Lifting points
suitable lifting
points
High-voltage
battery
3. Disable direct hazards / safety regulations
Turn off the ignition (Powermeter “OFF”)
Press the START-STOP button without depressing the brake pedal.
Instead of a radio key, it is also
possible to use a key card or
smartphone app.
Deactivate the high-voltage system
Option 1: From the engine compartment Disconnect the 12-volt battery
Disconnect the negative pole from the body
contact point.
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Option 2: from the passenger compartment
Option 3: From the luggage compartment
Do not touch, cut or open high-voltage components and high-voltage batteries!
Wear appropriate protective equipment!
In the event of an accident in which the airbags are deployed, the high-voltage system will be automatically
deactivated. The high-voltage system is de-energised approx. 20 seconds after deactivation.
Disconnect from the charging station (emergency release)
1. Remove the right side panel.
2. Locate the loop of the emergency release (without the yellow flag).
3. Pull the loop.
4. Access to the occupants
Glas types:
1 2
1 Laminated safety glass
2 Toughened safety glass
5. Stored energy / liquids / gases / solids
400 V
12 V
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If coolant escapes from the battery cooling system, there is a risk of a thermal reaction
in the high-voltage battery.
Monitor the temperature of the high-voltage battery!
6. In case of fire
Lithium-ion batteries can become damaged or improper
Use promptly or with a delay to ignite or after the Ignite fire fighting again!
Wear appropriate protective equipment!
7. In case of submersion
After rescuing the vehicle from the water, deactivate the high-voltage system (see Chapter 3) and allow the
water to drain. Wear appropriate protective equipment!
8. Towing / transportation / storage
Do not tow a vehicle that has been involved in an accident
on its drive axles.
Deactivate the high-voltage system (see Chapter 3).
Park the vehicle at a safe distance, at least 5 m, from
buildings and other vehicles (quarantine area).
Lithium-ion batteries can self-ignite, or re-ignite after a fire has been extinguished.
9. Important additional information
10. Explanation of pictograms used
flammable explosive corrosive Hazards to the Environmental Electric vehicle High voltage Caution,
human health hazard warning danger
Use lots of water Lithium-ion Dangerous Use thermal Remove smart
to extinguish battery voltage Infrared camera key
the fire
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