Starting/Stopping
Your ID.4

The ID.4 features convenient all-electronic ignition and drive activation.

Turning on the ID.4

  1. Some vehicle functions are activated as soon as you sit in the driver’s seat with a valid key fob on you, but the drive train is not yet activated. This is called comfort-ready mode.
  2. With a valid key in the vehicle, press the brake pedal and the ID.4 drive system activates.
  3. To engage the drive system, with the brake pedal still pressed, turn the gear selector lever to the Drive or Reverse position. A visual signal and audible low, constant hum indicates the drive system is ready. You will also see a “READY” text in the ID. Cockpit that indicates the vehicle is ready to be driven.

Shutting off the ID.4

  1. When a drive is complete, press and hold the brake pedal.
  2. Set the electronic parking brake by pressing the button on the end of the gear selector.
  3. With the electronic parking brake activated, simply exit the vehicle and lock the door to power off the vehicle automatically.

Gear Selector Lever

Gear Selector Lever

The ID.4 has an intuitive, column mounted shifter next to the ID. Cockpit Screen. Twist to activate forward or reverse, or press the  button on the end to engage Park.

From the N position, where no power is transmitted to the wheels and the braking effect of the electric drivetrain is not available:

  • D: Twist the gear selector forward.
  • B: Twist the gear selector forward twice. This will engage energy recuperation when coasting.
  • R: Twist the gear selector toward you. Only select this gear when the vehicle is stationary.
  •  : Only switch on when the vehicle is stationary.

Watch the Gear Selector and Starter Button video.