Volkswagen ID.3: Standard behavior of the driving mode and the vehicle systems

The Comfort driving mode shows the basic settings of the Volkswagen ID.3 vehicle systems when the ignition is switched on.

Behavior of the driving mode when switching the ignition off and on

When you switch the ignition off and back on again, the previously selected driving mode remains active.

Behavior of the Drive vehicle system when the ignition is switched off and on

The Drive Volkswagen ID.3 vehicle system settings are reset to the Comfort driving mode settings when you switch the ignition off and on again.

The other vehicle systems will retain their settings.

You can change the Drive vehicle system back to the preferred driving mode.

1. Select your desired driving mode again.

Troubleshooting

Adaptive chassis control malfunction

The yellow indicator light turns on.

The message Fault: Damper control may appear in the instrument cluster display.

1. Contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility to have the system inspected. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

The driving mode or the Volkswagen ID.3 vehicle systems do not behave as expected

1. Pay attention to the standard behavior of the driving mode and the vehicle systems (→ Driving Mode Selection) .

General driver information

Anticipatory driving

An inconsistent driving style increases consumption. When the driver actively pays attention to traffic, this can prevent frequent acceleration and braking maneuvers. Maintaining enough distance to the Volkswagen ID.3 vehicle driving ahead helps you to drive with better anticipation.

Avoiding full acceleration

Excessively high speeds increase the rolling resistance and air resistance and with that, the power needed to move the vehicle. Never drive at the maximum vehicle speed.

Checking tire pressures

Low tire pressures cause wear as well as increased rolling resistance of tires, and this increases consumption. Use tires with optimal rolling resistance.

Adapt the tire pressures to the load:

• Follow the specifications on the tire pressure label (→ Tire pressure) .

• Tire Pressure Monitoring System (→ Tire Pressure Monitoring System) .

WARNING

If you drive at high speed and without sufficient safety distance, accidents and serious or fatal injuries can result.

• Always adapt your speed and remain a safe distance to Volkswagen ID.3 vehicles driving ahead according to the visual, weather, road, and traffic conditions.

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