Volkswagen ID.4: Replacing the button cell battery

Volkswagen recommends having the button cell changed by suitably qualified professionals. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility → .

Fig. 1 Remote control vehicle key: opening the battery compartment cover.

1. Emergency key.
2. Lever out the cover.

Fig. 2 Vehicle key: replacing the button cell battery

1. Remove the emergency key → fig. 1 -1- (→ Vehicle key).

2. Insert the spare key in the slot, push it in the direction of the arrow and lever out the cover→ fig. 1 -2-.

3. Lift the button cell battery out of the battery compartment → fig. 2, → .

4. Press the new button cell battery into the battery compartment.

5. Press the cover onto the housing → fig. 2, → .

6. Store the emergency key (→ Vehicle key).

7. Dispose of drained battery in a way that will not harm the environment.

DANGER

If button cell batteries are swallowed or enter the windpipe, serious or fatal injuries will occur within a very short time due to choking or internal burns.

• Seek medical assistance immediately if you suspect that a button cell battery has been swallowed.
• Always keep the remote control and key fob with button cell batteries out of the reach of children.

NOTICE

If the button cell battery is replaced incorrectly or a battery is unsuitable, it can damage the vehicle key.

• Only replace a drained battery with a new battery of the same voltage, size, and specification.
• Make sure the battery is facing in the right direction when inserting it.
• If the battery cover cannot be closed, do not use the remote control.

The type of batteries used in the remote control of your vehicle key can contain perchlorate. This requires special handling. Observe all legal requirements regarding the handling and disposal of these batteries (→ Used battery disposal). Volkswagen recommends having this service carried out for you by suitably qualified professionals. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

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