Volkswagen ID.4: Electronic parking brake

Fig. 1 On the driving mode selector: Button for the electronic parking brake (general example).

Switching on

1. When the vehicle is stationary, press the button for the electronic parking brake→ fig. 1 .

Or: Switch off the ignition.

If the electronic parking brake is switched on, the red warning light will come on next to the gear indicator.

The red indicator in the instrument cluster display will also come on.

Switching off

1. Press the brake pedal and engage selector lever position D, B, R or neutral N.

The red warning light as well as the indicator will turn off.

Switching On If You Leave the Vehicle Incorrectly

If you leave the vehicle with the ignition switched on, a gear engaged or neutral position N selected and the red indicator light comes on, the electronic parking brake has been switched on → .

WARNING

Parking the vehicle incorrectly can result in the vehicle rolling, even on slight downhill slopes. Accidents and serious or fatal injuries could result.

• When parking the vehicle, always follow the steps of the parking procedure in the specified order.
• Before exiting the vehicle, make sure the electronic parking brake is activated and the red warning light next to the gear indicator comes on.

Anti-roll function

The vehicle's anti-roll function can be temporarily deactivated in the Infotainment system. The electronic parking brake is switched off and the vehicle is in roll mode, e.g. in a car wash or for towing → .

Requirements

✓ Vehicle is stationary.

✓ The ignition is switched on.

Deactivate the anti-roll function:

1. Press the brake pedal.

2. Put the vehicle in neutral N.

3. Confirm the Deactivating the anti-roll function. message in the Infotainment system.

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

Open the Brakes submenu.

Switch on the function.

A message will appear permanently in the instrument cluster display. A warning chime will sound if necessary.

Activate the anti-roll function:

1. Apply the brakes and select a gear.

The anti-roll function is activated and the vehicle is ready to drive.

Or: Switch off the ignition.

The anti-roll function is activated. The electronic parking brake is switched on.

NOTICE

If the electronic parking brake switches on automatically in a car wash or during towing, this could cause damage to the vehicle.

• Always deactivate the anti-roll function in the Infotainment system.
• Leave the remote control vehicle key in the vehicle. Otherwise, the ignition will switch off automatically and the anti-roll function will be activated again.

Emergency braking function

Only use the emergency braking function in an emergency, if the vehicle cannot be stopped using the brake pedal→ .

1. Press and hold the button.

The vehicle will brake abruptly. A warning chime will also sound at the same time.

WARNING

The electronic parking brake is not designed for braking the vehicle. The braking distance will be significantly longer because only the rear wheels will be braked under certain circumstances. This could result in accidents and serious or fatal injuries.

• Always use the brake pedal to brake the vehicle and never the electronic parking brake unless it is an emergency.

Noises can be heard when you switch the electronic parking brake on of off. This may also occur during an automatic check.

Troubleshooting

Electronic parking brake holding force is too low

The red indicator light next to the gear indicator blinks. The vehicle is stationary. A message will also appear in the instrument cluster display.

Electronic parking brake not fully closed.

1. Park the vehicle in another location or on a flat surface and secure it against rolling away.

and electronic parking brake malfunction

The red indicator light next to the gear indicator in the instrument cluster blinks. The red brake warning light or the yellow central warning light is also shown in the instrument cluster display.

There is a system malfunction.

1. Select a gear.

2. Press the electronic parking brake button again.

If the red indicator light comes on and the display appears without a further warning light in the instrument cluster, the vehicle is parked safely.

Version 1: is still on

1. If the yellow central warning light is still displayed, get professional assistance immediately. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

Version 2: is still on

Do not continue driving!

1. If the red brake warning light is still illuminated, do not drive any further.

2. Contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility for assistance.

button for the electronic parking brake faulty

If the electronic parking brake button is pressed, the red indicator light next to the selector lever will blink.

Button for the electronic parking brake faulty.

1. Switch off the ignition to automatically switch on the electronic parking brake.

2. Contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

Electronic parking brake malfunction

The yellow central warning light comes on. The symbol with a message is additionally shown in the instrument cluster display.

1. Contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

The electronic parking brake is working, but does not switch off

• Charging connector is inserted.
• The 12 V vehicle battery is drained (→ Jump-starting).