Volkswagen ID.3: Operating the cruise control system

Fig. 1 Left side of the multi-function steering wheel.

Switching on

1. Press the button.

No speed is saved. At this stage, the limiter will not yet start regulating your speed.

Starting the regulation function

1. Press the button while driving.

   The cruise control system saves and controls the current speed.

Setting the speed

You can adjust the saved speed while the cruise control system is regulating the speed:

+ 1 km/h (1 mph): Press the button gently.

- 1 km/h (1 mph): Press the button gently.

+ 10 km/h (5 mph): Press the button firmly or swipe it from the bottom to the top. Pressing for the first time changes to the next-largest tens digit (km/h) or fives digit (mph).

- 10 km/h (5 mph): Press the button firmly or swipe it from the top to the bottom. Pressing for the first time changes to the next-smallest tens digit (km/h) or fives digit (mph).

To change the stored speed continuously, press and hold the respective button.

Your Volkswagen ID.3 vehicle will adjust its current speed by accelerating or braking.

Canceling the regulation function

1. Press the button briefly.

   Or: Press the brake pedal.

   The vehicle speed remains stored in the system.

Resuming the regulation function

1. Press the button.

   The cruise control system resumes and maintains the saved speed.

WARNING

There is the risk of an accident if you inadvertently resume at the saved speed or if the saved speed is too fast for the current road, traffic, or weather conditions. This may result in serious injury or even death.

• Check whether the saved speed is suitable for the current road, traffic, or weather conditions before you resume the cruise control system.

• Switch off the cruise control system if you do not require it.

Switching off

1. Press and hold the button.

   The cruise control system is switched off and the saved speed is deleted.

Switching to other driver assistance systems

Depending on the Volkswagen ID.3 vehicle equipment, you can switch to the following driver assistance systems:

• Speed limiter.

1. Press or swipe the  button.

2. Swipe to the left or right to select the system you want.

3. Press the button.

Troubleshooting

Cruise control system malfunction

Malfunction. The yellow indicator light turns on.

• Switch off the cruise control system and seek assistance from an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

The regulation function is canceled automatically

• The vehicle has exceeded the stored speed for an extended period.

• No gear is engaged for driving forward.

• Braking assistance systems, for example ASR or ESC, are active.

• The Volkswagen ID.3 vehicle has been braked by Autonomous Emergency Braking (Front Assist).

• If the problem persists, switch off the cruise control system and seek assistance from an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

Introduction

The speed limiter helps you to ensure that you do not exceed a speed that you have previously saved.

Speed range

The speed limiter is available at speeds above approx. 30 km/h (approx. 20 mph) when driving forward.

Driving with the speed limiter

You can interrupt the limit set by the speed limiter at any time by fully depressing the accelerator pedal beyond the point of resistance. When you exceed the saved speed, the green indicator light will come on and a warning chime may sound. The vehicle speed remains stored in the system.

Once your driving speed falls below the saved speed, the speed limiter will automatically begin regulating your speed again.

Displays

If the speed limiter is switched on, the instrument cluster display shows the saved speed and the status of the speed limiter.

The following indicator lights may turn on depending on the driving situation and the instrument cluster version:

Speed limiter switched on, regulation active.

If the speed limiter is not actively controlling, the indicator lights are small or grey.

Driving downhill

The Volkswagen ID.3 vehicle cannot maintain the saved speed in all driving situations. Always be ready to apply the brakes.

1. Use the electric drivetrain recuperation when traveling downhill for extended periods.

   This relieves the strain on the brakes.

WARNING

Using the speed limiter in adverse weather conditions is dangerous and can result in accidents and serious or fatal injuries.

• Always adapt your speed to the visibility, weather, road and traffic conditions. The driver is always responsible for the speed.

• Do not drive at top speed unless necessary.

• Never use the speed limiter when driving on slippery surfaces, e.g. due to hydroplaning, snow, ice, leaves.

• To prevent unintended regulation, switch off the speed limiter if you do not need it.