Volkswagen ID.4: Towing

If the towing conditions have not been met, the vehicle may be pushed or towed on its own four wheels only in emergency situations. The vehicle may be towed to the tow truck only at walking pace and up to a maximum of 100 meters → .

WARNING

If you tow your vehicle in spite of the message Towing damages the electrical system. Owner's manual! appearing in the instrument cluster, vibrations could occur in the drive system and the driven wheels could lock, particularly on ice or wet roads. Wheels that lock may cause you to lose control of the vehicle or lead to accidents and serious or fatal injuries.

• If the message Towing damages the electrical system. Owner's manual! appears in the instrument cluster, do not push or tow the vehicle unless it is an emergency.

Secure the tow rope or tow bar only at the permitted points:

• Towing lug.
• Ball mount.

WARNING

Vehicle components can be badly damaged by incorrectly attached tow ropes or tow bars. This increases the risk of accident and could result in serious or fatal injuries.

• Only ever secure the vehicle to be recovered and towed at the points designed for this purpose.
• Never secure the tow rope or the tow bar to axle or suspension components.
• Contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility and have the vehicle taken away on a tow truck, if necessary.

Preparations

• Make sure the tow rope is not twisted. Otherwise it could disconnect from the towing eye while towing.
• Switch the ignition and emergency flashers on in both vehicles. However, do not do this if it is prohibited by law.
• Read and comply with the information and instructions for towing given in the Owner's Manual for the other vehicle.

Towing vehicle (front)

1. Only start to drive when the tow rope is taut.

2. Be especially careful when accelerating.

3. Avoid sudden braking and driving maneuvers.

4. Do not exceed the permitted towing weight of the vehicle.

Vehicle being towed (rear)

1. Make sure the ignition is always switched on so that the steering wheel is not locked and so that the turn signal and windshield wiper can be used if needed. The brake booster and power steering only work when the ignition is switched on. Otherwise, the brake pedal needs to be pressed much harder and more force is required to steer.

2. Make sure the vehicle key is always in the vehicle during the towing process.

3. Select gear N.

4. Deactivate the anti-roll function.

Or: The driver remains seated in the driver seat throughout the towing process and always wears their safety belt, and the driver door is closed.

5. Ensure that the electronic parking brake is always switched off throughout the towing process→ .

6. Make sure the tow rope is always taut.

NOTICE

If the electronic parking brake switches on during the towing process, wheels may lock. Serious damage to the vehicles may result.

• End the towing process immediately.
• Contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility and have the vehicle taken away on a tow truck, if necessary.

NOTICE

If the battery charge level of the 12 V vehicle battery is insufficient, you will not be able to release the electronic parking brake and steering lock. The vehicle may be damaged when towed.

• To release the electronic parking brake and steering lock, put the vehicle into drive-ready mode, if necessary by means of a jump-start if there is a loss of power or malfunctions.
• Contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility and have the vehicle taken away on a tow truck, if necessary.