Get Maintenance and Breakdown -> Jump starting Guide for Volkswagen ID.5 SUV First Generation (2021-2025)

Changing fuses

Plastic grippers for pulling out and inserting a fuse

(illustration).

1. If present, take the plastic grippers out of the fuse box or the cover of the fuse box → Fig. 2.

2. Push the plastic grippers clip suitable for the fuse type onto the fuse from the top or the side.

3. Remove the fuse.

4. If the fuse has blown, replace it with a new fuse with the same rating (same colour and same markings) and same size →

5. Once the new fuse has been inserted, put the plastic grippers back in the cover.

6. Insert the cover again or close the fuse box cover.

NOTICE

You can damage another location in the electrical system by using a fuse with a higher amp rating.

● Never replace a fuse with a fuse that has a higher rating.

For technical reasons, your vehicle may not be push-started → . If the vehicle’s drive system cannot be activated because the 12-volt

vehicle battery is discharged, you can use the 12-volt vehicle battery in another vehicle to activate the vehicle’s drive system.

For technical reasons, the jump-start connection points on electric vehicles are not suitable for being used to jump start other vehicles

→

WARNING

Using the jump leads incorrectly or performing the jump start procedure incorrectly can cause the 12-volt vehicle battery to explode.

This can result in serious injuries.

● Always read and observe the warnings and safety information before carrying out any kind of work on the 12-volt vehicle battery

(→ 12-volt vehicle battery).

● Never confuse the positive battery terminal with the negative battery terminal.

● Never perform jump starting on a vehicle with a frozen or thawed 12-volt vehicle battery.

WARNING

A highly explosive mixture of gases is given off when the 12-volt vehicle battery is jump started. The explosive gas can ignite due to

sparks when carrying out jump starting. This can result in serious injuries.

● Always keep fire, sparks, naked flames and lit cigarettes away from the 12-volt vehicle battery.

● Avoid electrostatic discharge in the vicinity of the 12-volt vehicle battery.

NOTICE

Tow-starting the vehicle can cause considerable damage to the vehicle.

● Carry out jump starting to activate the vehicle’s drive system.

NOTICE

The electrical system of an electric vehicle is not designed to provide another vehicle with jump starting assistance. This can cause

serious damage to the electrical system of the electric vehicle.

● Never use an electric vehicle to provide jump starting assistance to another vehicle.

If the vehicle’s drive system cannot be activated because the 12-volt vehicle battery is discharged, another vehicle can be used to jump

start the vehicle.

NOTICE

A discharged 12-volt vehicle battery can already freeze at temperatures around 0°C (around +32°F) and can be damaged and fail.

● Always replace a 12-volt vehicle battery which is frozen or has been frozen.

Preparations

Observe the following when performing jump starting:

—Wear eye protection and protective gloves →

—Observe the jump lead manufacturer’s operating instructions.

—Open the bonnet.

—When performing jump starting, always use jump leads with fully-insulated terminal clamps and defect-free insulation →

—Make sure that there is sufficient distance between the vehicle providing jump starting assistance and the vehicle receiving it. If the

vehicles touch metallically, current can already flow when the positive terminals are connected →

—Ensure that the terminal clamps have good metal-to-metal contact with the terminals.

WARNING

Jump starting the vehicle incorrectly can cause the 12-volt vehicle battery to explode, which can lead to serious injuries.

● Always wear suitable eye protection and protective gloves.

● Never bend over the 12-volt vehicle battery.

● Always first connect the positive lead and then the negative lead.

● Never connect the negative lead to the brake lines.

● Make sure that there is no contact between the uninsulated parts of the terminal clamps.

● Make sure that the insulation of the leads is in perfect condition.

● Do not allow the lead attached to the positive battery terminal on the 12-volt vehicle battery to touch electrically conductive parts

of the vehicle.

Jump leads

A suitable jump lead is needed in order to jump start another vehicle or have your vehicle jump started.

The cable cross-section of the jump leads must be at least 25 mm (0,038 in ).

Vehicle receiving jump starting assistance

1. Make sure that the discharged 12-volt vehicle battery is properly connected to the 12-volt vehicle electrical system.

2. If a 12-volt vehicle battery with a battery window is installed, check the colour of the window . If the battery window is light

yellow or colourless, do not jump start the vehicle. Seek expert assistance.

Vehicle providing jump starting assistance

1. Observe the vehicle manufacturer’s operating instructions.

2. Make sure that the vehicle battery providing assistance has the same voltage (12 volts) and approximately the same capacity as

the flat 12-volt vehicle battery. Observe the information on the label of the vehicle battery in the vehicle providing jump starting

assistance.

NOTICE

Please observe the following in order to avoid damage to the electrical system due to a short circuit:

● Always connect the jump leads as described.

● Avoid contact between the vehicles.

Jump-start connection point (earth)

In the bonnet space: jump-start connection point (earth).

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The jump-start connection point (earth) is used for connecting the black jump lead.

Jump-start connection point (positive)

In the bonnet space underneath a cover: positive jump-start

connection point.

The jump-start connection point (positive) for connecting the red jump lead.

Connecting jump leads on 12-volt vehicle battery

Diagram showing how to connect jump leads in vehicles with

a 12-volt vehicle battery.

Jump-start connection point (positive) on the vehicle being jump-started .

Positive battery terminal on the vehicle that is providing jump starting assistance.

Suitable earth connection of the vehicle that is providing jump starting assistance. Preferably a jump-start connection point

(earth), otherwise a solid metal part that is securely bolted onto the cylinder block, or the cylinder block itself.

Jump-start connection point (earth) on the vehicle being jump-started .

It is not permitted to use an electric vehicle to jump start other vehicles, as this may cause considerable damage to the vehicle

electrical system. The jump-start connection points are not suitable for being used to jump start other vehicles.

Connect the jump leads only in the order A – B – C – D → Fig. 3.

1. Switch off the ignition in both vehicles.

2. If present, fold open the cover on the positive jump-start connection point in the bonnet space.

3. Connect one end of the red jump lead to the positive battery terminal of the vehicle with the discharged 12-volt vehicle battery

→ Fig. 3 1 .

4. Connect the other end of the red jump lead to the positive battery terminal of the vehicle providing assistance → Fig. 3 2 .

5. Connect one end of the black jump lead to an earth jump-start connection point of the donor vehicle → Fig. 3 3 .

: if there is no earth jump-start connection point available, connect it to a solid metal part that is firmly bolted to the cylinder

block or to the cylinder block itself → Fig. 3 3 .

6. Connect the other end of the black jump lead to the earth jump-start connection point of the vehicle receiving the jump start

→ Fig. 3 4 .

7. Position the leads in such a way that they cannot come into contact with any moving parts in the bonnet space.

1. Start the engine of the vehicle that is providing jump starting assistance and let it run at idle.

2. Activate the drive system on the vehicle with the discharged 12-volt vehicle battery. If the vehicle’s drive system cannot be

activated, stop the starting procedure after about 10 seconds and try again after about 1 minute.

Please contact an expert if the vehicle’s drive system still cannot be activated.

1. Before disconnecting the jump leads, switch off the dipped beam headlights, if switched on.

2. Turn on the air conditioning blower and rear window heater in the vehicle with the discharged 12-volt vehicle battery. This helps

minimise the voltage peaks generated when the leads are disconnected.

3. After jump starting, the jump leads should be removed only in the order D – C – B – A .

4. If present, close the cover of the positive terminal .

After jump starting, have the 12-volt vehicle battery checked by a suitably qualified workshop. Volkswagen recommends using an

authorised Volkswagen repairer.

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