Get Driving -> Information on brake support systems Guide for Volkswagen ID.5 SUV First Generation (2021-2025)

The power display shows the availability of brake energy recuperation and the engine braking effect (→ Power display).

Brake energy recuperation settings

Brake energy recuperation by the vehicle differs depending on the engaged position, selected driving profile and Eco Assistance

settings:

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the energy recovery level depends on the selected driving profile.

No recuperation takes place during vehicle operation in the Eco and Comfort driving profiles. Recuperation takes place during

vehicle operation in the Sport driving profile and on vehicles with the Traction driving profile.

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automatic recuperation. The energy recovery level is automatically selected by Eco

Assistance during vehicle operation (→ Eco assistance).

high recuperation.

The vehicle also performs brake energy recuperation when the brake pedal is pressed.

If there is a high level of brake energy recuperation, the brake lights on the vehicle can also light up.

Efficient driving style

In order to achieve the most efficient driving style possible, the vehicle should be driven in position in the Eco driving profile and with

activated Eco Assistance.

Driving down hills

When driving down hills, you should drive in gear selector position if possible.

Never allow the vehicle to roll down mountains or hills in the neutral position .

WARNING

High brake energy recuperation can cause loss of traction and skidding, particularly on slippery roads. This can cause you to lose

control of the vehicle and lead to accidents and serious or fatal injuries.

● Activate continuous high brake energy recuperation only if permitted by visibility, weather, road and traffic conditions, and if other

road users are not put at risk due to the deceleration behaviour of the vehicle and the driving style.

WARNING

The higher the charge level of the high-voltage battery, the lower the engine braking effect, to the point where no engine braking

effect may be generated at all. This can change the vehicle handling, which may lead to accidents and serious or fatal injuries.

● Never fully charge the high-voltage battery at high altitudes, such as at the top of a pass, in order to permit use of a braking effect

by means of recuperation when driving downhill.

● Reduce your speed before driving down a steep gradient.

● Slow the vehicle using the vehicle brake when driving down a steep gradient.

● Please note that the load on the vehicle brakes is higher if there is no engine braking effect.

Brake support systems can stabilise the vehicle in critical driving or braking situations and help to increase driving safety. The driver is

responsible for driving safety →

—Continue to brake with the necessary force when a brake support system is performing a control intervention.

—Steer the vehicle if necessary.

WARNING

Brake support systems is not a substitute for the full attention of the driver and operate only within the limits of the respective

system. Driving fast on icy, slippery or wet roads as well as driving too close to the vehicle in front can have an adverse effect on

vehicle stability and lead you to lose control over the vehicle. If you do not pay due attention, there is a risk of accidents and serious

or even fatal injuries.

● Always pay due attention and do not rely exclusively on the system. The driver is always responsible for all driving tasks.

● Ensure that your speed and driving style are always appropriate for the current visibility, weather and road/traffic conditions. Never

take any safety risks.

● Always keep the footwell under the pedals clear so that the brake pedal can move freely.

● Always use suitable tyres because driving stability depends on the grip of the tyres.

—The ESC, ABS and TCS can function properly only if all four wheels are fitted with the correct tyres →

—If the ABS fails, ESC, TCS and EDL will also cease to function.

The status of the brake functions is checked automatically when the ignition is switched on. The indicator lamps light up briefly and

then go out again. If an indicator lamp remains lit up, there is a fault. Go to a suitably qualified workshop immediately. Volkswagen

recommends using an authorised repairer.

WARNING

The effectiveness of ESC can be reduced considerably if other components and systems which affect driving dynamics are not

serviced properly or are not functioning properly. This applies in particular to changes to the suspension and wheel and tyre

combinations that have not been approved. This can result in accidents and serious or fatal injuries.

● Have vehicle conversions and modifications carried out only by a suitably qualified workshop. Volkswagen recommends using an

authorised Volkswagen repairer.

● Always use suitable tyres because driving stability depends on the grip of the tyres.

Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

ESC control intervention to reduce the risk of skidding and improve driving stability → . The indicator lamp flashes yellow.

Traction control system (TCS)

TCS control intervention to prevent the wheels from spinning. The indicator lamp flashes yellow.

TCS reduces the drive output if wheelspin occurs and adapts the output to suit the road surface conditions. The TCS makes it easier to

pull away, accelerate and drive up hills →

Anti-lock brake system (ABS)

ABS prevents the wheels from locking during braking so that the vehicle can still be steered →

Brake Assist system

BAS can help to reduce the stopping distance. If the driver depresses the brake pedal quickly in an emergency braking situation, the

BAS will increase the braking force →

Electronic differential lock (EDL and XDS)

EDL brakes a spinning wheel automatically and distributes the drive force to the other drive wheels.

XDS is an extension of the electronic differential lock and improves traction by braking interventions in order to keep the vehicle on its

intended course.

Automatic Post-Collision Braking System

If the airbag control unit has detected a collision in an accident situation, the Automatic Post-Collision Braking System will initiate

braking automatically.

Requirements for automatic braking:

The driver does not press the accelerator.

Electronic brake pressure distribution system (EBD)

The electronic brake pressure distribution (EBD) regulates the braking force between the front axle and the rear axle outside of any ABS

regulation. This avoids excessive braking of the rear axle and keeps the vehicle stable during braking.

Electromechanical brake servo

The electromechanical brake servo (eBKV) supports the driver’s foot movement when the ignition is switched on, and boosts the

pressure applied to the brake pedal by the driver → . In the event of a braking intervention by a driver assist system, such as when

ACC is performing a control intervention or during emergency braking, the brake pedal may move independently.

The brake pressure boost will reduce gradually after you switch off the ignition. Messages are displayed on the digital instrument

cluster display if the vehicle is still held by means of the brake pedal. The brake servo function is restricted in this case.

Secure the stationary vehicle against rolling away (→ Parking).

WARNING

Driving without the brake servo or with restricted brake servo function can considerably increase the braking distance. This can lead

to accidents with serious or fatal injuries.

● Never deactivate the electric drive or switch off the ignition as long as the vehicle is still moving.

● Press the brake pedal with more force if the brake servo is not working or if the vehicle is being towed.

● Always keep the footwell under the pedals clear so that the brake pedal can move freely.

Brake blending

The brake blending function regulates between the braking action of the electric drive motor during energy recovery (brake energy

recuperation) and mechanical braking by the driver.

Depending on equipment, the ESC brake control system can be switched to a Sport mode.

Driving situations

To prevent any safety risk, brake support systems should not be switched off under normal conditions →

WARNING

With the ESC Sport switched on, there is a much greater chance of the vehicle breaking away. Inexperienced drivers may find it

difficult to control the vehicle when driving at high speeds. This can result in accidents and serious or fatal injuries.

● Switch on the ESC Sport only if you are driving on a closed road or track and have the necessary skills for sporty driving.

● Never take any safety risks.

Switching on and off

1. Open the vehicle settings in the Infotainment system (→ Vehicle settings menu).

2. If available, open the Brakes menu.

3. Select the function in the ESC system drop-down list.

When the setting is no longer used, the brake support system should be switched back on fully →

ESC Sport

This function supports a sporty driving style. The ESC intervenes later to stabilise the vehicle, for example when taking bends in the

road at high speed → . ESC Sport also includes the TCS Sport function.

ESC Sport switched on. The indicator lamp lights up yellow.

Electromechanical brake servo failure

The warning lamp lights up red.

A text message may also be displayed.

1. Press the brake pedal more firmly as the braking distance will increase due to the lack of brake servo support.

2. Seek expert assistance.

Electromechanical brake servo fault

The indicator lamp lights up yellow.

A text message is displayed for a few seconds.

The brake pedal may pulsate when pressed.

1. Press the brake pedal more firmly as the braking distance will increase due to the reduced brake servo capacity.

2. Go to a suitably qualified workshop. Volkswagen recommends using an authorised Volkswagen repairer.

Anti-lock brake system failure or fault

The indicator lamp lights up yellow.

1. Go to a suitably qualified workshop. Volkswagen recommends using an authorised Volkswagen repairer.

The vehicle can be braked without ABS.

ESC fault

The indicator lamp lights up yellow. ESC has been switched off.

There is a fault or a malfunction.

1. Switch the ignition off and on.

2. Drive a short distance at a speed of approx. 15 km/h (around 9 mph) to approx. 20 km/h (around 12 mph).

3. If the indicator lamp remains lit, go to a suitably qualified workshop. Volkswagen recommends using an authorised

Volkswagen repairer.

Noises of the brake support systems

The brake pedal may move or noises may occur while the brake support systems are performing a control intervention.

1. Continue to brake with the necessary force, and steer the vehicle if necessary.

WARNING

If the brake warning lamp lights up together with the indicator lamp, the control function of the ABS may have failed. This can

cause the rear wheels to lock when you brake. This may cause you to lose control of the vehicle and can result in accidents with

serious or fatal injuries.

● Drive at reduced speed to the nearest qualified workshop to have the brake system checked. Volkswagen recommends using an

authorised Volkswagen repairer.

● Avoid sudden braking and driving manoeuvres.

WARNING

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