Driving -> Deactivating the vehicle?s drive system for Your Volkswagen ID.5 SUV First Generation (2021-2025)

The actions should only be carried out in the specified order:  
1. Bring the vehicle to a stop.  
2. Park the vehicle.  
3. Switch on the electronic parking brake.  
4. Observe messages on the digital instrument cluster display.  
WARNING  
An unattended vehicle that is ready to drive can move unintentionally. This can lead to accidents and serious injuries.  
Never leave the vehicle unattended when the vehicle’s drive system is active.  
Before leaving the vehicle, always ensure that the electronic parking brake is switched on.  
When leaving the vehicle always ensure that all doors, windows, the boot lid and bonnet are completely closed and locked.  
The vehicle’s drive system cannot be deactivated  
The vehicle’s drive system cannot be deactivated.  
In this case it is necessary to perform an emergency switch-off procedure:  
1. Bring the vehicle to a stop.  
2. Press the starter button twice within a few seconds or press and hold once.  
The vehicle’s drive system is deactivated and the ignition is switched off.