Volkswagen ID.4: Interior monitoring and towing protection

Fig. 1 In the roof console: interior monitoring sensors (arrows).

If movement is detected within the vehicle interior while the vehicle is locked, the interior monitoring alarm will be triggered → fig. 1.

If the system detects that the vehicle is being raised, the towing protection alarm will be triggered.

Activating interior monitoring and towing protection

1. Lock the vehicle.

The interior monitoring and towing protection are also activated when the anti-theft alarm system is activated.

Depending on your vehicle's equipment, using a screen separator may have an adverse affect on the function of the interior monitoring.

Deactivating interior monitoring and towing protection temporarily

The interior monitoring and towing protection functions can be temporarily deactivated in the Infotainment system in the Open and close submenu. The interior monitoring and towing protection functions remain deactivated until the next time the vehicle is locked.

The interior monitoring and towing protection functions can also be switched off in the exit menu. To do this, the ignition must be switched off (→ Starter button).

To reduce the risk of false alarms, deactivate the interior monitoring and towing protection functions in the following situations:

• If people or animals are staying in the vehicle.
• If the vehicle is being shipped, transported, or towed.
• If the vehicle is in a car wash or parked in a double platform garage.

Risks for false alarms from the interior monitoring function

The interior monitoring function will only function correctly when the vehicle is completely closed. Observe legal regulations. A false alarm can occur in the following situations:

• If one or more windows are completely or partially open.
• If objects that move easily remain in the vehicle, such as pieces of paper or mirror tags.
• If the vibration alarm on a cell phone is switched on.

It is not possible to deactivate the interior monitoring and the towing protection functions permanently.

If the doors or trunk lid are still open when activating the anti-theft alarm system, only the anti-theft alarm system will be activated. The interior monitoring and towing protection functions will only be activated after the doors and trunk lid are closed.

If the interior monitoring and towing protection functions are switched off, the SAFE lock will also be deactivated (→ SAFELOCK).

Introduction

The trunk lid is unlocked and locked together with the doors.

On vehicles with Keyless Access, the trunk lid is automatically unlocked when opening.

If individual door opening or the opening of one side of doors is activated in the Infotainment system settings for opening and closing, you must press the button on the remote control vehicle key twice to unlock the trunk lid.

On vehicles with Keyless Access you must press the sensor on the inside of the driver's or front passenger's door handle twice to do this.

WARNING

Uncontrolled or unintentional release: opening and closing the trunk lid can cause accidents and serious injuries.

• Do not open or close the trunk lid if anyone is in the way.
• Always keep the trunk lid closed while driving.
• Close and lock the trunk lid and all doors when the vehicle is not in use.
• Check that, when closed, the trunk lid is flush with the areas of the vehicle body around it.

WARNING

Depending on the season, the temperature inside the vehicle could become very high or low, which can lead to serious injuries, illness or death, especially for very young children.

• Make sure that no one remains in the vehicle.
• Never let children play in or on the vehicle unattended, especially when the trunk lid is open. Children could enter the luggage compartment, close the lid, and then lock themselves in.

WARNING

The vehicle may not always detect when the trunk lid is not latched if a cargo rack that is carrying cargo is mounted on the trunk lid. If the trunk lid is not latched, it may open suddenly while driving. This may cause serious injuries.

• Check that, when closed, the trunk lid is flush with the areas of the vehicle body around it.

WARNING

If there is a heavy load of snow or cargo on the trunk lid, the additional weight may cause the lid to lower, which can result in serious injuries.

• Never open the trunk lid if there is a heavy load of snow or cargo such as a cargo rack on it.
• Remove the snow or cargo before opening the trunk lid.
• If necessary, support the trunk lid or remove the cargo and/or snow before opening the trunk lid.

WARNING

Closing the trunk lid incorrectly may lead to the rear window shattering and cause serious injuries.

• Do not push the trunk lid closed with your hand on the rear window.

NOTICE

Using the opening mechanism incorrectly may damage the component and could prevent the trunk lid from closing.

• Never attach or secure cargo on the opening mechanism.

NOTICE

Using the rear spoiler incorrectly may damage the component and result in it breaking off.

• Never attach or secure cargo to the rear spoiler.