Get Electric drive -> Driving mode selector Guide for Volkswagen ID.7 4 Door First Generation (2023-2025)

Driving mode selector

The selected position is shown in theID. Display and on the driving mode selector when the ignition is switched on.

Selecting a position

Fig. 1 On the right of the steering column: driving mode

selector.

To change from neutral position to a gear position, carry out the following:

1. Switch on the ignition.

2. Depress the brake pedal.

3. Turn the driving mode selector in the desired direction→ Fig. 1.

Switching high brake energy recuperation on and off

Carry out the following actions to activate high brake energy recuperation :

1. Turn the driving mode selector forward once from the position → Fig. 1.

The driving mode selector always moves back to its original position when released.

2. Turn the driving mode selector in forward direction again to change to the position.

Description of positions

Continuous position for forward driving – the electric drive is in normal mode.

Brake energy recuperation takes place automatically if Eco Assistance is activated (→ Eco assistance).

High brake energy recuperation in overrun (→ Brake energy recuperation).

The electric drive is in the neutral position. No force is transmitted to the wheels and the braking effect of the

electric drive is not available.

Reverse gear is selected. Select only when the vehicle is stationary.

The drive wheels are locked mechanically. Switch on only when the vehicle is stationary .

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Driving down hills

Brake energy recuperation should be used if possible when driving down hills (→ Brake energy recuperation).

Stopping and pulling away on uphill gradients

If you wish to stop the vehicle or pull away when driving uphill you should use the Auto Hold function (→ Auto Hold

function).

When you stop the vehicle on an uphill gradient with a selected position, the vehicle must always be prevented from

rolling by depressing the brake pedal or by applying the electronic parking brake. Release the brake pedal only when

you pull away.

Crawling function

If a gear has been selected and the brake pedal is released, the vehicle will start moving at a low speed. This allows

the vehicle to move off more slowly and precisely through controlled application of the brakes, for example when

manoeuvring. The set driving speed depends on the gradient and vehicle load.

If the Auto Hold function is active, the crawling function is activated only when the accelerator is pressed.

WARNING

Selecting the wrong position can cause you to lose control of the vehicle, which can lead to accidents and serious

injuries.

● Never depress the accelerator when selecting a position.

WARNING

Fast acceleration or switching offTCS

can lead to a loss of traction and skidding on slippery roads (e.g. in wet or icy conditions)or on dirty road surfaces.

This can cause you to lose control of the vehicle and lead to accidents and serious or fatal injuries.

● Use the kickdown function or fast acceleration only if visibility, weather, road and traffic conditions permit, and

other road users are not put at risk due to the acceleration and the driving style.

● Always adapt your driving style to the traffic.

WARNING

If the vehicle is left unattended with the vehicle’s drive system is active, it may lead to accidents and serious

injuries.

● Never leave the vehicle unattended when the vehicle’s drive system is active.

● Always switch off the ignition.

● When you park or leave 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.

● Hold the vehicle by the foot brake if the vehicle’s drive system is activated and the position or is engaged.

● Never select reverse gear when the vehicle is in motion.

NOTICE

Incorrect handling of the electric drive can result in increased wear or damage.

● Allow the vehicle to roll in position only in exceptional cases (→ Information on the brakes).

● If you stop the vehicle on an incline while a position is selected, do not attempt to stop it from rolling back by

depressing the accelerator but press the brake pedal.

Troubleshooting

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Electric drive overheated

The warning lamp lights up red.

The electric drive is overheated.

A corresponding text message is shown on theID. Display.

Do not drive on!

1. Stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe and possible to do so and park in the open air.

2. Deactivate the vehicle’s drive system.

Do not add coolant.

3. Seek expert assistance.

and

No brake energy recuperation possible

The indicator lamps light up yellow.

Fault in brake energy recuperation.

The range can be limited.

1. In this case, go to a correspondingly qualified workshop and have the system checked. Volkswagen

recommends using a Volkswagen dealership.

NOTICE

The electric drive will be damaged if you allow the vehicle to roll for an extended period or at high speed with the

ignition switched off, the electric drive switched off or discharged 12-volt vehicle battery.

● Please note that the vehicle can be towed only under certain conditions (→ Towing).

Only manoeuvring possible

The indicator lamp lights up red.

A text message is displayed in the instrument cluster and an acoustic warning sounds.

The temperature or charge level of the high-voltage battery is too low and the drive power is reduced.

Convenience functions of the air conditioning are restricted.

If the indicator lamp appears while driving, the vehicle is about to break down in traffic:

1. If possible, drive the vehicle directly to the charging station while at the same time observing the behaviour of

the power display in the instrument cluster.

2. If the vehicle cannot be driven to the charging station, park the vehicle in a safe place.

3. Seek expert assistance in order to charge the vehicle away from a charging station.

The vehicle can be emergency-started twice when the charge level of the high-voltage battery is very low.

If the indicator lamp appears when the ignition is switched on, the vehicle can be driven for a short distance at a

speed of around 7 km/h (around 4 mph):

1. Charge the high-voltage battery when the charge level is low.

The indicator lamp will go out when the power is increased again.

For journeys at low outside temperatures, Volkswagen recommends preconditioning the vehicle beforehand

while stationary. The high-voltage battery is then also heated and the available power is increased.

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Power restricted

The indicator lamp lights up yellow.

A text message is displayed in the instrument cluster and an acoustic warning sounds.

The power is significantly reduced and may decrease further.

Convenience functions of the air conditioning are restricted.

1. Charge the high-voltage battery when the charge level is low.

At very cold or hot outside temperatures, the high-voltage battery is heated or cooled respectively during driving.

The vehicle power will increase again after some time.

Observe the behaviour of the power display in the instrument cluster.

The indicator lamp will go out when the power is increased again.

Electronic engine sound is not working

The indicator lamp lights up and an acoustic signal sounds.

A corresponding text message is displayed on theID. Display.

1. In this case, go to a correspondingly qualified workshop and have the system checked. Volkswagen

recommends using a Volkswagen dealership.

You can continue to drive.

Information on brake energy recuperation

When the vehicle is braked, and when the vehicle is in overrun mode or driving downhill, electrical energy is

generated via the electric drive and stored in the high-voltage battery. The electric drive then acts as a generator

and creates an engine braking effect. This procedure is known as brake energy recuperation.

The extent of the engine braking effect varies depending on the gear selector position.

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

charge level of the high-voltage battery, the lower the recuperation and thus the engine braking effect effected. No

brake energy recuperation occurs and therefore no engine braking effect occurs when the high-voltage battery is

completely charged. If the vehicle detects that the road conditions do not allow the wheels to reliably contact the

road surface, recuperation and thus the engine braking effect will be reduce automatically. The power display

provides information about the availability of brake energy recuperation and the engine braking effect.

The vehicle performs brake energy recuperation in different ways depending on the selected position and on the

settings for Eco Assistance (→ Eco assistance).

Position is engaged and Eco Assistance is deactivated: no brake energy recuperation.

Position is engaged and Eco Assistance is activated: automatic brake energy recuperation. The energy recovery level

is selected automatically depending on the navigation data and traffic situation.

Position engaged: high brake energy recuperation

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

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 .

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