Volkswagen ID.4: Opening and closing the driver's door in an emergency

Fig. 1 Driver's door handle: prying off the cap.

Fig. 2 Emergency locking of driver door.

1. Use the vehicle key to pry the cap off in the direction of the arrow→ fig. 1.

2. Insert the key bit in the lock cylinder.

3. Turn the emergency key right to lock the vehicle → fig. 2.

4. Turn the emergency key left to unlock the vehicle.

5. Pull firmly on the driver door handle to open the door.

6. Replace the cap.

Special considerations for manual unlocking

Generally, all doors will lock when locking manually. Only the driver door will unlock when unlocking manually. Note the information about the anti-theft alarm system (→ Anti-theft alarm system).

• An alarm is triggered when the driver's door is opened (→ Anti-theft alarm system).
• An emergency start must be performed after unlocking (→ Starting the engine).
• Make the vehicle drive-ready to turn off the alarm.

The electronic immobilizer will detect a valid vehicle key.

The anti-theft alarm system is activated when the vehicle is manually locked using the key bit (→ Anti-theft alarm system).

Control for central lockingLocking the front passenger door and rear doors in an emergency