Volkswagen ID.3: Preparing the vehicle for work in the hood space

Always perform the following activities in the specified sequence before all work in the hood space→ :

1. Park the Volkswagen ID.3 vehicle safely on level and stable ground (→ Parking) .

2. Remove the remote control vehicle key from the vehicle and store it outside of the vehicle, so that the vehicle does not start accidentally.

3. Always keep other people away from the hood space.

4. Secure the vehicle against rolling away.

WARNING

If the steps described for working in the hood space are ignored, accidents may occur. Serious injuries may result.

• Always follow the tasks described and observe the general safety precautions.

Opening and closing the hood

Fig. 1 In the driver's side footwell: Release lever for the hood (general example).

Fig. 2 On the hood: Opening lever.

Fig. 3 In the hood space: Hood support in the bracket.

Fig. 4 On the engine hood: Hood support bracket (general example).

Opening the hood

1. Open the driver door and pull the release lever in the direction of the arrow→ fig. 1 . The hood will pop open due to spring force from the catch in the lock carrier → .

2. To open the hood fully, slightly lift the hood while pushing the actuating lever in the direction of the arrow → fig. 2 .

3. Lift the hood support out of the bracket → fig. 3 in the direction of the arrow and hook it into the opening → fig. 4 .

Closing the hood

1. Lift the hood slightly and hold it.

2. Unhook the hood support from the opening → fig. 4 and clip it back into the bracket → fig. (3) .

3. Let the hood fall into the lock carrier catch from a height of approximately 20 cm( 8 inches); do not press it down. When the hood is closed correctly, it will be flush with the surrounding sections of the Volkswagen ID.3 vehicle body →

If the hood is not closed correctly, lift the hood up and try to close it again.

If the hood is not correctly closed, an indicator will appear in the display of the Volkswagen Digital Cockpit. Once the hood is correctly closed, the indicator will turn off.

WARNING

If the hood is not closed correctly, it could open suddenly while driving and block the view through the windshield.

Accidents and serious or fatal injuries could result.

• After closing the hood, check that the catch is engaged correctly in the lock carrier.

• If you realize when driving that the hood is not closed properly, park the vehicle safely and close the hood.

WARNING

Failing to take care when opening and closing the hood can result in serious injuries.

• Do not open or close the hood if any persons are in the closing range of the hood.

NOTICE

Opening and closing the hood incorrectly can cause damage to the hood or wiper arms.

• Only open the hood when wiper mode is switched off and with the windshield wipers folded in.

• Always fold the wiper arms against the windshield before driving.

Display

An image in the instrument cluster display indicates if the hood is open or has not closed correctly→ .

Do not continue driving!

1. Stop the Volkswagen ID.3 vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.

2. If necessary, lift the hood and close it again.

The image is also displayed when the ignition is switched off and it disappears several seconds after the doors are closed and the vehicle is locked.

WARNING

Disregarding warning notifications could lead to breakdowns while driving, accidents and serious or fatal injuries.

• Never ignore warning notifications.

• Stop the Volkswagen ID.3 vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.

• Do not continue driving and seek professional assistance if the warning light does not go out.

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