Volkswagen ID.3: Securing yourself and the vehicle

Follow all legal regulations regarding securing a vehicle during a breakdown. For example, in many countries you must switch on the emergency flashers and wear a reflective vest (→ Emergency equipment) .

Checklist of what to do in the event of a breakdown

For your own safety and the safety of your passengers, follow the points below in the order they are given:

1. Park your vehicle a safe distance from traffic and on suitable ground. Observe all important information on parking when doing so (→ Parking) .

2. Switch on the emergency flashers (→ Center console) .

3. Have all vehicle occupants exit the Volkswagen ID.3 vehicle on the side facing away from traffic and move to a safe area, such as behind a guard rail. Follow the local regulations regarding wearing a reflective vest.

4. Set up the warning triangle to warn others on the road about the vehicle.

5. Observe the safety instructions (→ In the engine compartment) .

6. If necessary, contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility for assistance.

   Volkswagen recommends contacting the Volkswagen emergency assistance service.

When the emergency flashers are switched on, for example while towing the Volkswagen ID.3 vehicle, you can indicate any turns or lane changes using the turn signal lever. The emergency flashers will stop temporarily.

Read and observe the important information about towing (→ Vehicle towing) .

WARNING

A stalled vehicle increases the risk of a crash that could cause injury to you, your vehicle occupants, or others on the road.

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

• Park the vehicle a safe distance from moving traffic.

• Switch on the emergency flashers.

• Never leave any persons, particularly children or people requiring assistance, in the vehicle. This is especially true when the doors are locked. Individuals locked in the vehicle could be exposed to very high or very low temperatures.

NOTICE

Pushing the vehicle by hand may cause damage to the vehicle or cause the rear spoiler to detach.

• When pushing the vehicle by hand, make sure that you do not apply any pressure to the taillights, the rear spoiler or large sheet metal surfaces.

Checklist of what to do after an accident

In the event of an accident, for your own safety and the safety of your passengers, follow the points below in the order in which they are given:

1. Switch the ignition off.

2. Switch on the emergency flashers (→ Center console) .

3. Set up the warning triangle to warn others on the road about the Volkswagen ID.3 vehicle.

4. Have all vehicle occupants exit the vehicle on the side facing away from traffic and move to a safe area, such as behind a guard rail. Provide first aid and follow the local regulations regarding wearing a reflective vest.

5. Report the accident to the fire department. Inform the fire departement that an electric vehicle is involved in the accident.

6. Wait at the location of the accident for the rescue services to arrive.

7. Inform the emergency personnel on site, and any people affected by the accident, that an electric vehicle is involved.

Observe important information about what to do in the event of a fire (→ Charging processes) .

Switch on the emergency flashers in the following situations, for example:

• To warn traffic behind your Volkswagen ID.3 vehicle if the traffic ahead slows suddenly or you reach the end of a traffic jam.

• If there has been an accident.

• If the vehicle malfunctions.

• When towing.

Always follow the applicable local requirements for use of the emergency flashers.

If the emergency flashers do not work, others on the road must be informed about the stalled vehicle in some other way that meets the applicable legal regulations.

• The 12 V vehicle battery will drain if the emergency flashers remain on for a long period of time, even if the ignition is switched off.

• Depending on vehicle equipment, the brake lights may blink quickly if you brake hard while driving at speeds above approx. 80 km/h (approx. 50 mph) or brake the vehicle to a complete stop. This is done to warn traffic behind your vehicle. If the braking continues, the emergency flashers will switch on automatically when the vehicle speed is below approx. 10 km/h (approx. 6 mph). The emergency flashers will switch off automatically when you accelerate.

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