Volkswagen ID.3: Sensors and Cameras

The sensors or cameras could shift or become damaged as a result of incorrect repairs, structural changes to the Volkswagen ID.3 vehicle (such as "lowering"), installation of after-market equipment, or changes to the trim panels. This may impair important functions in the driver assistance systems → .

• Note the positions of sensors and cameras on your Volkswagen ID.3 vehicle in the vehicle overviews.

Attachments or Modifications around Sensors and Cameras

WARNING

If the area in front of and around sensors and cameras is covered, for example by license plates, decorative frames for license plate holders, additional films that have been attached, or paint on the sensors, etc., this can impair the functions of the driver assistance systems. Failure of the driver assistance systems may result in accidents and serious or fatal injuries.

• Do not stick additional films over or around sensors.

• Only install a license plate or decorative frame for license plate holders in the position specified. Always consult an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility if you want to install a license plate or decorative frame for a license plate holder on the Volkswagen ID.3 vehicle. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

NOTICE

Incorrectly installing license plates or decorative frames for license plate holders may damage vehicle components, such as wires or sensors.

• Only install a license plate or decorative frame for license plate holders in the position specified. Always consult an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility if you want to install a license plate or decorative frame for a license plate holder on the vehicle. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

Decorative frames for license plate holders are designed for holding the license plate.

The Volkswagen emblem can impede the view of the radar sensors to the front on some vehicle versions. Therefore only operate the Volkswagen ID.3 vehicle with the original Volkswagen emblem or an emblem approved by Volkswagen.

Damage around Sensors and Cameras

WARNING

If the area around sensors and cameras is damaged, for example due to stone chips or collisions when parking, this may impair the functions of the driver assistance systems. Failure of the driver assistance systems may result in accidents and serious or fatal injuries.

• If there is damage in the area of the sensors and cameras, have the component replaced by a suitably qualified professional. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

After components have been replaced, it may be necessary for sensors and cameras to be set and calibrated by an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

If the windshield is damaged within the sensors' and camera's range, for example by a stone chip, then the windshield must be replaced. Stone chip repairs can cause malfunctions in the driver assistance system. After the windshield has been replaced, it may be necessary for the camera and sensors to be set and calibrated by an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

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