Get Electric drive -> Starting and stopping the drive system Guide for Volkswagen ID.7 4 Door First Generation (2023-2025)

Switching the ignition on and off

Some vehicle functions are already activated when the driver approaches the vehicle with the vehicle key.

Switching on the ignition

Fig. 1 On the right of the steering column: starter button.

1. Press the starter button once→ Fig. 1.

Or: depress the brake pedal.

The ignition can be switched on and the vehicle’s drive system activated only if there is a valid vehicle key in

the vehicle.

Switching off the ignition

1. Press the starter button once when the ignition is active and the vehicle is stationary.

Or: leave the vehicle when the vehicle is stationary and the electronic parking brake is switched on.

The ignition will also be switched off if the brake is not pressed when the vehicle is stopped and the driver opens the

belt buckle of the driver seat when the electronic parking brake is switched on.

Automatic ignition switch-off

If the ignition is switched on and the driver moves away from the vehicle carrying the vehicle key, the ignition

switches off automatically after a short time .

If no valid vehicle key is detected in the vehicle interior after the ignition is switched off, it is no longer possible to

activate the vehicle’s drive system without a valid vehicle key. A corresponding message is shown on the ID. Display.

If the bonnet is opened when the ignition is switched on, the ignition will not be switched off automatically.

WARNING

If the driving mode selector is operated when the ignition is switched on, the vehicle’s drive system will be

activated immediately under certain conditions. This can lead to unintentional vehicle movements and cause serious

injuries.

● Do not operate the driving mode selector when switching on the ignition if you do not want to activate the

vehicle’s drive system.

WARNING

If the vehicle key is left unattended in the vehicle, children or unauthorised persons could lock the doors and the

boot lid, activate the vehicle’s drive system or switch on the ignition and thus operate electrical equipment, such as

the electric windows. This can result in accidents and serious or even fatal injuries.

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● Take all vehicle keys with you every time you leave the vehicle.

WARNING

If children, people requiring assistance or animals are left unattended in the vehicle, they could accidentally set the

vehicle in motion or be exposed to very high or low temperatures. There is a risk of accidents and serious or fatal

injuries.

● Never leave children, people requiring assistance or animals unattended in the vehicle.

Activating the vehicle’s drive system

Prerequisites for activating the vehicle’s drive system

The vehicle’s drive system can be activated when the following conditions are fulfilled:

✓ The high-voltage battery is sufficiently charged.

✓ There is no charging cable connected.

✓ The temperature of the high-voltage battery is within the operating range.

✓ There is a valid vehicle key in the vehicle.

Activating the vehicle’s drive system

1. With the brake pedal depressed, select the position or .

The

indicator lamp lights up in the instrument cluster display and an acoustic signal sounds.

2. Repeat the procedure if the vehicle’s drive system cannot be activated. If necessary, perform an emergency

start.

WARNING

An electric vehicle generates only very low levels of noise when stationary, driving or during operation. Other road

users, e.g. pedestrians and children, may therefore not hear the vehicle or hear it only with difficulty when driving in

traffic-calmed zones or when manoeuvring or reversing. This can result in serious injury and accidents.

● Always remember that other road users may not hear the vehicle noise.

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Electronic engine sound

The electronic engine sound is a sound that warns other road users about approaching electric vehicles.

The electronic engine sound is switched on when the vehicle’s drive system is activated.

When driving quickly, the electronic engine sound is gradually faded out.

WARNING

The volume and audibility of the electronic engine sound may be restricted by snow or heavy soiling in the area of

the front grille. If the vehicle cannot be heard by other road users, this can lead to accidents and serious injuries.

● Before the start of every journey, check the area of the front grille for heavy soiling and clean it if necessary.

● You should always expect that the vehicle will not be heard by other road users.

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Leaving the vehicle when the vehicle’s drive system is active

If the vehicle is left after stopping with the vehicle’s drive system activated and a position selected, the ignition and

drive will switch off automatically under certain conditions (→ Starter button).

This protects the vehicle from unauthorised use.

The vehicle must be secured to prevent it from rolling away before leaving the vehicle .

If you subsequently want to continue driving, the ignition must be switched back on again, for example by pressing

the brake pedal, and reactivating the vehicle’s drive system. Observe any information shown on the ID. 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.

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Troubleshooting

No valid vehicle key recognised

Fig. 1 In the centre console: emergency start function.

A corresponding display is shown on theID. Display.

If the button cell in the vehicle key is weak or discharged, it is possible that the vehicle key will not be recognised.

In this case it is necessary to perform an emergency start:

1. Place the vehicle key in the drink holder or stowage compartment in the centre console→ Fig. 1 (arrow).

2. Depress the brake pedal or press the starter button. The ignition is switched on.

The vehicle’s drive system cannot be activated

A corresponding message will be displayed on theID. Display if an unauthorised vehicle key is used or there is a

system fault.

1. Use an authorised vehicle key.

2. If the fault persists, seek expert assistance.

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Deactivating the vehicle’s drive system

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 information on theID. 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.

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Troubleshooting

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.

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