Volkswagen ID.3 (E11, E12) 2020-2024 Owner's Manual

The Volkswagen ID.3 Owner's Manual overview introduces the car's key features and functionalities. It highlights the electric design, zero emissions, and advanced technology. The section covers the layout of the manual, main exterior and interior components, digital cockpit, and touch controls. It also includes a summary of safety features like airbags, braking systems, and driver-assistance technologies. Additionally, it provides basic operational instructions such as starting and stopping the Volkswagen ID.3, using the key fob, and understanding dashboard indicators.

• About this Owner's Manual
• Illustrated index
• Symbols in the instrument cluster
• Warning and information texts
• Introduction to the instrument cluster
• ID. Light
• Service menu/ Service display
• Limits of the Driver Alert System
• Correct seating position
• Automatic safety belt retractor, safety belt pretensioner, safety belt load limiter
• Indicator light
• Installation locations and deployment zones of the airbags
• Switching the Front Passenger's Front Airbag On and Off
• Types of child restraints
• Securing yourself and the vehicle
• Emergency equipment
• Information Call, Roadside Assistance Call and Emergency Call Service
• Troubleshooting
• Legally required eCall Emergency System
• Vehicle key functions
• Unlocking or locking using Keyless Access
• Child safety lock
• Anti-theft alarm system
• Interior monitoring and towing protection
• Opening and closing the trunk lid
• Opening and closing the windows
• Power window pinch protection
• Adjusting the steering wheel position
• Manually adjusting front seats
• Adjusting the head restraints
• Removing and installing the head restraints
• Center armrest
• Memory function
• Massage feature
• Switching the turn signals on and off
• Switching the lights on and off
• Switching the high beam headlights on and off
• Switching the poor weather lights on and off
• Switching on and off the rear fog light
• Switching the parking light on and off
• Entry and exit lighting (orientation lighting)
• Headlight range control
• Interior/reading lights, ambient lighting
• Operating the windshield wiper lever
• Rain/light sensor
• General safety precautions
• Overview of the Climatronic
• Overview of seat heating
• Operating the stationary air conditioning
• Programming the stationary air conditioning
• Functions of the electric drivetrain
• Steering information
• Information on the pedals
• Information on the brakes
• Switching the ignition on and off
• Activating the vehicle's drive system
• Exiting a vehicle while the vehicle's drive system is active
• Deactivating the vehicle's drive system
• Driving mode selector
• Brake energy recuperation
• Selecting the driving mode
• Standard behavior of the driving mode and the vehicle systems
• Eco tips
• Operating the vehicle in different countries and continents
• Limits of the sensor system
• Operating the cruise control system
• Operating the speed limiter
• System Limitations of the Predictive Control
• Driving with predictive control
• Eco assist
• Special driving situations
• System Limitations of ACC
• Switching ACC on and off
• Adjusting the ACC settings
• System Limitations of Predictive Cruise Control
• Driving with predictive cruise control
• Warning levels and braking support
• System Limitations of Front Assist
• Oncoming vehicle braking when turning
• Lane Assist system limitations
• Driving with Lane Assist
• Operating Travel Assist
• Using assisted lane changing
• Driving with Emergency Assist
• Side Assist system limitations
• Driving with Side Assist
• Parking
• Electronic parking brake
• Auto Hold
• Safety instructions
• Automatic braking intervention
• Switching Park Distance Control (PDC) on and off
• Parking (Rear View Camera system with parking mode selection)
• Changing the camera perspective
• Searching for parking spaces
• Calibrating the parking process
• Displaying and editing parking spaces
• Driving into or out of a parking space
• Rear Traffic Alert
• Information about braking assistance systems
• Switching ASR Sport on and off
• Sockets in the vehicle
• Cyber security
• Downloading and installing an Over-the-Air Update
• V2X limitations
• Activating and deactivating V2X
• Traffic hazard alert
• USB port
• Bluetooth interface
• Setting up the Internet connection
• Activating and deactivating a Wi-Fi hotspot
• Apple CarPlay
• Android Auto
• MirrorLink
• Introduction to online services
• Viewing and enabling functions
• Safety instructions
• Overview of Infotainment system
• Brands, licenses, copyright
• Functions and radio symbols
• Setting a 360º range display and Electric Vehicle Route Planner
• Stowing luggage and cargo
• Mounting the bicycle rack mount
• Information on the roof rack
• Warning signs for the high-voltage system
• Handling the high-voltage battery
• Charging
• Placement
• Information on bulb replacement
• Replacing bulbs in LED headlights
• Fuses in the hood space
• Ground jump-start point
• Instructions for towing
• Safety precautions for working in the hood space
• Preparing the vehicle for work in the hood space
• Operating fluids and operating equipment
• Charging, replacing, disconnecting, or connecting the 12 V vehicle battery
• Handling tires
• Preparing Your Vehicle
• Maintenance procedures and digital maintenance schedule
• Information about operating conditions
• Scope of service
• Vehicle care information
• Washing the vehicle
• Accessories and replacement parts
• Sensors and Cameras
• Repairs and technical modifications
• Airbag system repairs and situations that can affect the system function
• Mobile phone usage in the vehicle
• Data Storage and Data Protection Information
• Event data recorder (crash data recorder)
• Labels and signs
• Fluids in the air conditioning system
• Infotainment system and aerials
• Disposal of old batteries and electronic devices
• Product recycling
• Old vehicle return and scrap disposal
• Useful information on vehicles with N1 type approval (light commercial vehicle)
• Radar Sensors
• Specifications & Consumer information

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