Volkswagen ID.4: Switching the ignition on and off

Some vehicle functions are activated as soon as the driver approaches the vehicle with the vehicle key.

Switching on the ignition

1. Press the starter button once. The starter button is on the right-hand side of the steering column.

Or: Press the brake pedal.

Switching off the ignition

1. If the ignition is active and the vehicle is stationary, press the starter button once.

Or: with the vehicle stationary and the electronic parking brake activated, leave the vehicle.

The ignition is also switched off if the vehicle is stationary and the brake is not pressed and the driver opens the driver seat belt buckle with the electronic parking brake switched on.

Automatic ignition switch off

If the driver moves away from the vehicle with the vehicle key when the ignition is switched on, the ignition will switch itself off automatically after a certain time. If the hood is opened while the ignition is switched on, the ignition does not switch off automatically.

If no valid remote control vehicle key is detected in the vehicle interior after the ignition has been switched off, the vehicle's drive system cannot be activated again without a valid vehicle key. A corresponding message is shown in the ID. cockpit.

WARNING

If the driving mode selector is moved when the ignition is switched on, the vehicle's drive system is activated immediately under certain conditions. This can cause unintentional vehicle movement and serious injuries.

• Do not operate the driving mode selector when switching on the ignition if drive-ready mode is not intended to be active.

WARNING

If you leave vehicle keys unattended in the vehicle, children or unauthorized people could lock the doors and/or the trunk lid, activate drive-ready mode, or switch on the ignition and thereby activate electrical equipment, such as the power windows. This can cause accidents and serious or fatal injuries.

• Always take all vehicle keys with you when leaving the vehicle.

WARNING

If you leave children, people requiring assistance or animals unattended in the vehicle, they may accidentally set the vehicle in motion or be subjected to very high or low temperatures. There is a risk of accidents and serious or fatal injuries.

• Never leave children, people requiring assistance or animals unattended in the vehicle.

The ignition can only switch on and the vehicle's drive system can only be activated if there is a valid vehicle key in the vehicle.

Electronic immobilizer

The immobilizer helps prevent drive-ready mode from being established and the vehicle from being moved with an unauthorized vehicle key.

For vehicles with a starter button: In the remote control vehicle key, there is a chip used to automatically deactivate the electronic immobilizer when there is a valid remote control vehicle key in the vehicle interior.

For vehicles with a starter button: The electronic immobilizer is automatically activated as soon as there is no valid vehicle key in the vehicle.

Drive-ready mode can only be established with a Volkswagen Genuine vehicle key that is coded correctly. You can obtain coded vehicle keys from an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

Only using Volkswagen Genuine vehicle keys will ensure that your vehicle operates correctly.

Information on the brakesActivating the vehicle's drive system