Volkswagen ID.4: Seat heating

When the vehicle's drive system is activated, the front seats and outer rear seats can be electrically heated in three levels.

Switch the seat heating on and off in the Air conditioner menu.

Seat heating levels

The operation status of the seat heating is represented by colors in the Infotainment system. At the highest heating level, all three indicators under or in the Infotainment system are red.

Using the seat heating function

1. Open the Air conditioner menu in the Infotainment system (→ Air conditioner menu in the Infotainment system).

2. To switch on the seat heating at the highest heating level, tap or at the bottom edge of the screen.

3. To set the heating level, tap or repeatedly.

4. To switch the seat heating off, tap or repeatedly until the symbol is gray.

Or: to switch the seat heating on or off, tap with two fingers on the touch control under the Infotainment system on the driver's or passenger's side.

Switching on seat heating automatically at the beginning of the journey

1. Open the Air conditioner menu in the Infotainment system (→ Air conditioner menu in the Infotainment system).

2. To open the Climate control settings submenu, tap .

3. To select the heating level at the beginning of the journey, tap in the Seat heating menu item.

After the vehicle's drive system has been activated, the selected heating level is automatically switched on, depending on the outside temperature.

Or: To stop seat heating being switched on automatically at the beginning of the journey, select Off in the menu item.

The seat heating switches on and off automatically

If you reactivate the vehicle's drive system within approximately ten minutes, the last heating level set for the driver seat is automatically switched on. If the front passenger seat is occupied, the last heating level set for the front passenger seat is also switched on automatically.

If the front passenger leaves their seat when the seat heating is switched on and the vehicle has been made drive-ready, the seat heating for the front passenger seat is automatically switched off. The display in the Infotainment system turns grey after approximately two seconds. If the front passenger takes their seat again when the vehicle is still drive-ready, the seat heating for the front passenger seat is automatically switched back on.

When should the seat heating function be switched off?

Switch off the seat heating function under any of the following conditions:

• The seat is occupied by a person with a limited perception of pain or temperature→ .
• The seat is not occupied.
• A child restraint is installed on the seat.
• Objects are covering the seat, e.g. protective covers, jackets, blankets or bags.
• The seat is damp or wet.
• The interior or exterior temperature is higher than +25 ºC ( +77 ºF).

WARNING

Magnetic fields are generated when the seat heating is operated. In individual cases, these magnetic fields can affect active medical implants (e.g. pacemakers).

• If you wear an active medical implant, you should consult your doctor or the manufacturer of your implant before operating the seat heating.
• Make your vehicle occupants aware of this as well.

WARNING

People who cannot feel pain or perceive temperature or can do so only to a limited extent, due to medication, paralysis or chronic illnesses such as diabetes, could develop burns or hypothermia on the back, buttocks and legs when using seat heating. Such injuries may take a very long time to heal or may never heal completely.

• Never use the seat heating function if you suffer from reduced perception of pain and/or temperature.
• Contact a medical doctor for questions about personal health conditions.

WARNING

If the seat cover is soaked through, this can cause the seat heating to malfunction and increase the risk of burns.

• Make sure the seat is dry before using the seat heating function.
• Never sit on the seat while wearing damp or wet clothing.
• Do not place any damp or wet objects and clothing on the seat.
• Do not pour any fluids on the seat.

NOTICE

Localized pressure and insulating materials can damage the heating elements of the seat heating.

• Do not kneel on the seats and do not exert any other form of localized pressure on the seat cushion and backrest.
• Do not exert pressure on the seat cushion and backrest with pointed objects.
• Switch off the seat heating if insulating materials have been fitted to the seat, e.g. a protective cover or a child restraint.
• Use the seat heating only when the seat is equipped with the original seat covers.
• If any odor starts to develop, turn off the seat heating immediately and have it checked by suitably qualified professionals. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

In order to save energy, switch off the seat heating as soon as possible.