Volkswagen ID.3: Activating the vehicle's drive system

Prerequisites for activating the vehicle's drive system

If the following conditions are met, the Volkswagen ID.3 vehicle's drive system can be activated:

• The high-voltage battery has a sufficient charge level.

• The vehicle is not connected to a charging cable.

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

• A valid remote control vehicle key is present in the vehicle.

Activating the vehicle's drive system

1. With the brake pedal pressed, engage the or gear.

   The  indicator light in the instrument cluster display lights up and a chime sounds.

2. If the Volkswagen ID.3 vehicle's drive system cannot be activated, repeat the process. Perform an emergency start if necessary.

Observe the information for activating the vehicle's drive system using the mobile key ( → Mobile key) .

WARNING

An electric vehicle generates very little stationary, driving or operating noise. As a result, when your vehicle is being driven, other road users such as pedestrians and children may have difficulty hearing your vehicle or may not notice it at all in traffic-calmed zones and when maneuvering or reversing. This may cause accidents and serious injuries.

• Always bear in mind that other road users may not notice the driving noise.

Electronic engine sound

The electronic engine sound warns other road users of an approaching electric Volkswagen ID.3 vehicle.

After activating the vehicle's drive system, the electronic engine sound is switched on.

When driving faster, the electronic engine sound will fade out slowly.

WARNING

The electronic engine sound may be quieter and/or more difficult to hear if there is snow around the front grille or if the area is very dirty. If the sound of the vehicle is not heard by other road users, this can lead to accidents and serious injuries.

• Before starting a journey, check the area around the front grille for heavy dirt and clean it if necessary.

• You should always assume that your Volkswagen ID.3 vehicle will not be heard by other road users.

Switching the ignition on and offExiting a vehicle while the vehicle's drive system is active