Driving -> Functions of the electric drive for Your Volkswagen ID.5 SUV First Generation (2021-2025)

Condensation may form on the windows if they are colder than the ambient temperature and the air is humid. Cold air can absorb less  
moisture than warm air, which is why condensation frequently forms on windows in cold weather.  
1. In order to improve the heating and cooling output, keep the air intake in front of the windscreen free of ice, snow and leaves  
(→ Vehicle care).  
2. Keep the air slots in the rear area of the luggage compartment clear so that air can flow through the vehicle from the front to the  
rear.  
3. Switch on the defrost function (→ Defrost function).  
The wrong unit of temperature has been set  
You can change the unit of measurement for all temperature displays in the vehicle using the Infotainment system.  
1. Open the app overview in the Infotainment system.  
2. Open the Settings menu.  
3. Select the Units menu option.  
Water or water vapour under the vehicle  
If the humidity and temperature outside the vehicle are high, condensation can drip off the evaporator in the cooling system and form  
a pool underneath the vehicle. This is normal and does not indicate a leak.  
If the outside humidity is high and the ambient temperature is low, condensation may evaporate from the stationary air conditioning  
when it is running. If this is the case, steam may appear underneath the vehicle. This is not a sign that the vehicle is damaged.  
The stationary air conditioning cannot be switched on  
The high-voltage battery will be discharged if the stationary air conditioning runs several times for an extended period when the  
charging connector is not plugged in. The stationary air conditioning will not start if the charge level of the high-voltage battery is  
insufficient.  
Noise when the stationary air conditioning is switched on  
Operating noises when the stationary air conditioning is switched on are normal and not a sign of a malfunction.  
Air conditioning block for the rear seats cannot be operated  
If is switched on, the rear air conditioning block cannot be operated (→ Temperature adjustment of the air conditioning system).  
Touch panels react differently than expected  
Moisture, dirt and grease can impede the functioning of the touch panels.  
1. Always keep touch panels clean and dry.  
Power output of the electric drive  
The maximum torque of the electric drive is available as soon as you depress the accelerator.  
Brake energy recuperation  
When the vehicle is braked and when the vehicle is coasting to a stop under certain conditions during vehicle operation, electrical  
energy is generated by the electric drive and part of this energy is fed back into the high-voltage battery (→ Brake energy  
recuperation).