2021-2023 Volkswagen ID.4 Lights and Wipers Instructions

The Volkswagen ID.4 2021-2023 is outfitted with a complex array of lighting and wiper technologies designed to improve visibility and safety in a variety of driving circumstances. From adaptable headlamps to rain-sensing wipers, these technologies combine creativity and functionality to provide a dependable driving experience.

The lighting system of the ID.4 incorporates advanced technology such as LED headlights or available adaptive lighting systems that dynamically modify the beam pattern based on driving circumstances, ensuring excellent illumination without blinding other drivers.

Lights

Turn signals
Switching turn signals on and off

Fig. 85 On the left-hand side of the steering column: turn signal and main beam lever.

• Switch on the ignition.
• Move the turn signal and main beam lever from the centre position to the following position → Fig. 85:
• Right turn signal
• Left turn signal
• Return the turn signal and main beam lever to the basic position in order to switch off the turn signal.

Go to a qualified workshop if the acoustic signal does not sound when a turn signal is switched on and have the vehicle checked.

Convenience turn signal
To operate the convenience turn signal, push the turn signal and main beam lever up or down to the point where you meet resistance and then release the lever. The turn signal flashes three times.
To cancel the convenience turn signal, immediately move the lever in the opposite direction up to the pressure point and then release it.

The convenience turn signal can be activated and deactivated in the vehicle settings in the Infotainment system .

WARNING
Incorrect use of turn signals, a failure to use turn signals, or forgetting to switch off a turn signal can confuse other road users. This can lead to accidents and serious injuries.

Always activate the turn signal in good time when changing lanes and performing overtaking or turning manoeuvres.

Always switch off the turn signal once the lane change or overtaking or turning manoeuvre has been completed.

The hazard warning lights also work when the ignition is switched off

Vehicle lighting

Switching lights on and off

Switching lights on

• Switch on the ignition.
• Touch the button as often as required until the corresponding indicator lamps light up.
• The dipped beam headlights are switched on. The indicator lamp lights up green.
  
• Automatic headlights: dipped beam is switched on or off depending on the brightness level → , → page 104.
  Side lights switched on, the indicator lamp lights up green. The automatic headlights function is activated as from a speed of around 10 km/h (6 mph).
  Light switched off. The automatic headlights function is activated from a speed of around 10 km/h
  (6 mph) or when a distance of about 100 m (0.062 miles) has been driven.

Switching off the lights— Switch off the ignition.

The orientation lighting can be switched on
Side lights or continuous parking light on both sides of the vehicle switched on. The indicator lamp lights up green.
Light switched off.

Daytime running lights
The daytime running lights can increase the visibility of the vehicle in traffic during the daytime and are switched on each time the ignition is switched on (if brightness is detected).

WARNING
Accidents and serious injuries can occur if roads are not sufficiently illuminated and other road users have difficulty seeing the vehicle, or cannot see it at all.

• The light assistance systems only pro-vide support; the driver is responsible for making sure the vehicle lights are switched on correctly.
• Always switch the dipped beam head-lights on if it is dark, raining or visibility is poor.

The side lights or daytime running lights are not bright enough to illuminate the road ahead and to ensure that other road users are able to see you.

• Always switch the dipped beam head-lights on if it is dark, raining or visibility is poor.
• The tail lights will not be switched on with the daytime running lights. If the tail lights are not switched on, the vehicle may not be visible to other road users if it is dark, raining, or if visibility is poor.

WARNING
The automatic headlights function switches the dipped beam headlights on and off only when there is a change in the level of brightness.

• Switch the dipped beam on manually if required by the weather conditions, e.g. in the event of fog.

When reverse gear is engaged, the cornering light on both sides of the vehicle switches on to provide better illumination of the surrounding area when manoeuvring.

Switching the rear fog light on and off

The rear fog light can only be switched on when the ignition is switched on 

• Switching on the rear fog light: press button . The indicator lamp in the button lights up. The indicator lamp also lights up yellow in the instrument cluster.
• Press the button again to switch off the rear fog light.

If the rear fog light is switched on with switched-off lights , switched off
side lights or switched-on automatic  headlights , the dipped beam headlights will be switched on independently of the ambient brightness level.
In vehicles with a factory-fitted towing bracket: the vehicle’s rear fog light
is not switched on if a trailer with rear fog light is electrically connected to the vehicle.

Switching poor weather light on and off
The poor weather light allows the driver to improve illumination of the road in poor visibility conditions.
The poor weather light can only be switched on when the ignition is switched on:

• Switching on the poor weather light:
  Press the button The indicator lamp in the button lights up green.
  In addition, the indicator lamp lights up for a few seconds in the instrument cluster.
• Press the button again to switch off the poor weather light.

If the poor weather light is switched on with switched-off lights , switched- on side lights or switched-on automatic headlights , the dipped beam headlights will also be switched on regardless of the ambient brightness level.

Light functions
Side lights
When the side lights are switched on, both headlights light up with side lights together with parts of the tail light clusters, the number plate light and the buttons in the dash panel. The automatic headlights are activated as from a speed of around 10 km/h
(6 mph).

Automatic headlights
When the automatic headlights function is switched on, the vehicle lighting and the instrument and switch lighting will switch on under the following conditions.

• The light sensor has detected darkness.
• The windscreen wipers have been switched on for an extended period.
  When the lights are switched on, the indicator lamp lights up yellow.
  The automatic headlights function is merely an aid and will not always be able to detect all driving situations.
  In vehicles with a corresponding equipment level, the switch-on time of the automatic headlights can be set in the vehicle settings in the Infotainment system.

Cornering light
When dipped beam is switched on, a cornering light is switched on when turning slowly or driving around very tight bends.

Dynamic cornering light
The dynamic cornering light permits optimum illumination of the road. The dynamic cornering light only works when the automatic headlights function AUTO   is switched on and at speeds above approximately 10 km/h (6 mph).
Acoustic warnings if lights are not switched off
When the ignition has been switched off and the driver door is opened, acoustic warnings will sound under the following conditions:

• If the parking light is switched on.
• If the side lights are switched on.
  When the exit lighting (“Coming home”function) is switched on, no acoustic signal will be given as a reminder that a light is still switched on when leaving the vehicle.

Switching main beam on and off

Fig. 87 On the left-hand side of the steering column: turn signal and main beam lever.

• Switch on the ignition and dipped beam.
• Move the turn signal and main beam lever from the centre position to the following position 
• Main beam switched on.
• B Operate the headlight flasher or switch off the main beam. The head-light flasher comes on for as long as the lever is pulled.

When the main beam or headlight flasher are switched on, the blue indicator lamp lights up in the instrument cluster.

Main-beam control
Depending on the vehicle equipment level, advanced main-beam control may also be available

WARNING
Incorrect use of the main beam headlights can lead to accidents and serious injuries as the main beam headlights can distract and dazzle other road users.

Main-beam control
Main-beam control automatically dips the headlights when oncoming vehicles and vehicles driving in front are detected. Main-beam control normally also recognises illuminated areas such as towns and deactivates main beam while driving through them.
Within the limits of the system, main-beam control automatically switches the main beam on or off depending on the environ-mental and traffic conditions and on the driving speed 

Switching on main-beam control

• Switch on the ignition and the automatic
  headlights .
• Briefly press the turn signal and main beam lever forwards out of the basic position.

When main-beam control is switched on, the indicator lamp lights up in the instrument cluster display. When main-beam con-trol is active, the blue indicator lamp lights up in the instrument cluster.

Switching off main-beam control

• Switch off the automatic headlights
• OR: main-beam control switched on and active: pull back the turn signal and main beam lever.
• OR: main-beam control switched on and not active: touch the turn signal and main beam lever forwards to switch on manual main beam. Pull back the turn signal and main beam lever to switch off the manual main beam if necessary.
• OR: switch off the ignition.
  System limits
  The main beam must be manually switched off under the following conditions, as it is not switched off by the main beam control in time or at all:
• In badly lit towns that the system cannot
  recognise as towns.
• In poorly lit streets where there are highly reflective signs.
• Other road users with insufficient lighting facilities, such as pedestrians, cyclists.
• In tight bends, on steep hill crests or in dips in the road or when oncoming traffic is half-hidden.
• With oncoming traffic on streets with a central barrier where  the driver can see clearly over the central barrier e.g. truck drivers.
• In fog, snow or heavy rain.
• In conditions where dust or sand has been blown up.
•  Damage to the windscreen in the camera’s field of vision.
  If the field of view of the camera is covered by condensation, dirt, a sticker, snow or ice.
• If the camera is faulty or the power supply is interrupted.

WARNING
Do not let the extra convenience afforded by main-beam control tempt you into taking any risks when driving. The system is not a substitute for the full concentration of the driver.

• Always check the lights yourself and ad-just them to the prevailing conditions for lights, visibility and road traffic.
• The main-beam control may not be able to recognise all driving situations correctly and may not work properly in certain situations.
• If the camera’s field of view is dirty, covered or damaged, the function of the main-beam control may be impaired. This also applies if changes are made to the vehicle’s lighting system, for example if additional headlights are fitted.

NOTICE
Please observe the following points in order to avoid impairing the proper function of the system:

• Regularly clean the camera’s field of view, and keep it free from snow and ice.
• Do not cover the camera’s field of view.
• Regularly check the area of the wind-screen that is in the camera’s field of view for damage.

Advanced main-beam control
Advanced main-beam control provides maxi-mum illumination for the road and the edges of the road. At the same time, it prevents vehicles in front or oncoming vehicles from being dazzled. The system uses a camera to detect other self-illuminated road users and their distance from your vehicle and deactivates areas within the light distribution in
a targeted manner. If the system can no longer prevent other road users from being dazzled, main beam is switched off completely. Advanced main-beam control normally also recognises illuminated areas such as towns and deactivates main beam while driving through them.
Within the limits of the system, main-beam control automatically switches the main beam on or off depending on the environ-mental and traffic conditions and on the driving speed 
Advanced main-beam control can be activated and deactivated in the vehicle settings in the Infotainment system.

Switching on advanced main-beam control

• Switch on the ignition and the automatic
  headlights .
• Briefly press the turn signal and main beam lever forwards out of the basic position.

When main-beam control is switched on, theindicator lamp lights up in the instrument cluster display. When main-beam control is active, the blue indicator lamp lights up in the instrument cluster.

• Switching off advanced main-beam control
• Switch off the automatic headlights .
• OR: main-beam control switched on and active: pull back the turn signal and main beam lever.
• OR: main-beam control switched on and not active: touch the turn signal and main beam lever forwards to switch on manual main beam. Pull back the turn signal and main beam lever to switch off the manual main beam if necessary.
• OR: switch off the ignition.
  System limits
  The main beam must be manually switched off under the following conditions, as it is not switched off by the main beam control in time or at all:
• In poorly lit towns that cannot be recognised as towns by the system.
• In poorly lit streets where there are highly reflective signs.
• Other road users with insufficient lighting facilities, such as pedestrians, cyclists.
• In tight bends, on steep hill crests or in dips in the road or when oncoming traffic is half-hidden.
• With oncoming traffic on streets with a central barrier where the driver can see clearly over the central barrier e.g. truck drivers.
• In fog, snow or heavy rain.
• In conditions where dust or sand has been blown up.
• Damage to the windscreen in the camera’s field of vision.
• If the field of view of the camera is covered by condensation, dirt, a sticker, snow or ice.
• If the camera is faulty or the power supply is interrupted.

WARNING
Do not let the extra convenience afforded by main-beam control tempt you into taking any risks when driving. The system is not a substitute for the full concentration of the driver.

• Always check the lights yourself and ad-just them to the prevailing conditions for lights, visibility and road traffic.
• The main-beam control may not be able to recognise all driving situations correctly and may not work properly in certain situations.
• If the camera’s field of view is dirty, covered or damaged, the function of the main-beam control may be impaired. This also applies if changes are made to the vehicle’s lighting system, for example if additional headlights are fitted.

NOTICE
Please observe the following points in order to avoid impairing the proper function of the system:

• Regularly clean the camera’s field of view, and keep it free from snow and ice.
• Do not cover the camera’s field of view.
• Regularly check the area of the wind-screen that is in the camera’s field of view for damage.

Switching parking lights on and off

Fig. 88 On the left-hand side of the steering column: turn signal and main beam lever.
Switching on parking light on one side of the vehicle
When the parking lights are switched on, the headlight with side light and parts of the tail light cluster on the corresponding side of the vehicle light up.

• Switch off the ignition.
• Move the turn signal and main beam lever from the centre position to the following position .
• Right-hand parking light is switched
• Left-hand parking light is switched on.
  Continuous parking light on both sides of the vehicle
  Both headlights light up with side lights as well as parts of the tail light clusters if continuous parking light on both sides of the vehicle is switched on:
•  Switch on the parking lights .
• Switch off the ignition.
• Lock the vehicle from outside.

Automatic switch-off of side lights and parking lights
The vehicle will detect a weak 12-volt vehicle battery and switch off the side lights or parking lights in good time so that the vehicle’s drive system can still be activated – however, this will occur after two hours at the earliest.
If the battery capacity is not sufficient for the side lights or parking light to remain switched on for two hours, the 12-volt vehicle battery may discharge so far that the vehicle’s drive system can no longer be activated .

WARNING

Accidents and serious injuries can occur if the vehicle is parked without sufficient illumination, as other road users might have difficulty seeing the vehicle, or may not see it at all.

• Always park the vehicle safely and with sufficient lighting. Observe any applicable local legislation.
• If the vehicle lighting is required for several hours, switch on the right or left parking light if possible. The activation duration of the one-sided parking light is generally double that of the continuous parking light on both sides.

Entry and exit lighting (orientation lighting)
The entry and exit lighting lights up the area immediately surrounding the vehicle when you get in or out of the vehicle in darkness.
The entry and exit lighting is controlled automatically by a light sensor.

Switching on entry lighting

• Unlock the vehicle when the automatic headlight control function AUTO  is switched on and the light sensor detects darkness.
  Switching off entry lighting
• Automatically after the switch-off delay.
• OR: lock the vehicle.
• OR: press the light switch as often as necessary until the setting is displayed in the instrument cluster.
• OR: switch on the ignition.

Switching on exit lighting

• Switch off the ignition.

The exit lighting is switched on when the automatic headlight control is switched on and the light sensor detects darkness.
The switch-off delay starts when the last vehicle door or the boot lid is closed.

Switching off exit lighting

• Automatically after the set switch-off de-
  lay has elapsed.
• OR: automatically if a vehicle door or the boot lid is opened approximately 30 seconds after switch-on.
• OR: press the light switch as often as necessary until the setting is displayed in the instrument cluster.
• OR: switch on the ignition.
  Adjusting entry and exit lighting
  The switch-off delay can be set and the function activated or deactivated in the vehicle settings in the Infotainment system

Depending on the equipment, the behaviour of the exterior lighting can be set in the vehicle settings in the Infotainment system.
It is possible to choose between two display strategies in the Convenience light settings menu:

• Classic entry and exit lighting.
  The surround lighting, headlights and tail light clusters are switched on and off simultaneously.
• Dynamic entry and exit lighting.
  The surround lighting, headlights and tail light clusters are switched on and off dynamically and in some cases with animation.

Headlight Range Control

In the Infotainment system: touch slider for headlight range control.
Headlight range control can be used to adjust the light cone of the dipped beam headlights to the vehicle load level. This gives the driver the best visibility possible and means that oncoming traffic will not be dazzled .
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the headlight range can be adjusted in the Infotainment system.

Interior lighting

Instrument and switch lighting
The brightness of the instrument and switch lighting and the basic brightness level of the Head-up Display can be adjusted in the vehicle settings in the Infotainment system.

The brightness setting is automatically adjusted to the changing ambient light conditions in the vehicle.
When the automatic headlights function is switched on, a sensor will switch the dipped beam and the lighting in the instruments and switches on and off automatically de-pending on the ambient brightness level.

Interior and reading lights, background lighting

Fig. 90 In the roof console: touch-sensitive reading lights.

Touch the corresponding symbol:

Switch interior lights on or off or dim lights.
Function switched off: the interior lights are switched on automatically when the vehicle is unlocked, a door is opened or the ignition is switched off.
Touch-sensitive reading lights with manual dimming function
There are touch-sensitive reading lights in the roof console and above the rear seat row.
Fig. 90. The individual reading lights can be switched on or off by touching the light surface.
In order to activate the manual dimming function, keep touching the light surface until the desired brightness level is reached.

Luggage compartment lighting
The luggage compartment lighting is switched on or off when the boot lid is opened or closed.
Background lighting
The background lighting provides indirect light in the various areas of the vehicle interior.
The brightness and, depending on equipment level, colour of the background lighting can be adjusted in the Background lighting menu in the Infotainment system . If the setting Auto is selected, the colour of the background lighting changes depending on the driving profile setting.
The lights switch off when the vehicle is locked or after a few minutes once the ignition has been switched off. This pre-vents the 12-volt battery from discharging.

Vision

Wipers

Operating the wiper lever

The wipers function only when the ignition is switched on, the driver and front passenger doors are closed and the bonnet or boot lid are closed. Move the wiper lever to the desired position

OFF Wipers switched off.
INT Interval wipe for the windscreen or rain sensor mode. The interval wipe for the windscreen depends on the speed of the vehicle. The wipers will wipe more frequently as the vehicle moves faster.
LOW Slow wiping.
HIGH Fast wiping.
1X Flick wipe

• short wiping. Press and hold the lever for longer to wipe more quickly.
• Automatic wipe/wash for cleaning the windscreen with the lever pulled. The Climatronic will switch to air recirculation mode for approximately 30 seconds to prevent the smell of the windscreen washer fluid from entering the vehicle interior.
• Switch for interval stages (vehicles without rain and light sensor) or adjusting the sensitivity of the rain and light sensor.
• Intermittent wiping for the rear window. The wiper will wipe the window approximately every six seconds.
• Automatic wipe/wash for cleaning the rear window with the lever pushed.

WARNING
Without adequate anti-freeze, the washer fluid may freeze onto the windscreen and obscure your view.

• In winter temperatures, the window washer system should only be used when adequate anti-freeze has been added.
• Never use the windscreen washer system at winter temperatures before the windscreen has been heated by the ventilation system. This could lead to the anti-freeze mixture freezing on the windscreen and restrict the driver’s vision.

WARNING

• In winter temperatures, the window washer system should only be used when adequate anti-freeze has been added.
• Never use the windscreen washer system at winter temperatures before the windscreen has been heated by the ventilation system. This could lead to the anti-freeze mixture freezing on the windscreen and restrict the driver’s vision.

WARNING
Worn or dirty windscreen wiper blades reduce visibility and increase the risk of accidents and severe injuries.

• Always change wiper blades if they are damaged or worn out and when they no longer clean the window sufficiently

NOTICE
Before setting off and before switching on the ignition, always check the following to avoid damage to the windows, wiper blades and wiper motor:

• The wiper lever is located in the basic position.
• Snow and ice have been removed from the wiper blades and windows.
• Wiper blades that have become frozen on-to the glass have been carefully loosened. Volkswagen recommends using a deicer spray for this.

NOTICE
Do not switch on the wipers when the window is dry. Using the wipers when the window is dry can damage the glass.

When switched on, the wipers will temporarily be switched to the next setting down when the vehicle is stationary.
If the driver or front passenger door is opened when the vehicle is stationary, the windscreen wipers will move to their initial position and will be switched off. If the door is closed within a few seconds or the wiper lever is moved, the wipers will be switched back on again.
If the vehicle is parked during cold weather, the service position of the windscreen wiper may be helpful in order to be able to release the wiper blades better from the windscreen.

Wiper function
Automatic activation of the rear window wiper
The rear window wiper is switched on automatically if the front windscreen wipers are switched on and reverse gear is engaged. Automatic activation when reverse gear is engaged can be activated and deactivated in the vehicle settings in the Infotainment system 

Heated washer jets
The heating defrosts frozen washer jets. The heating output is automatically regulated when the ignition is switched on, depending on the ambient temperature. Only the washer jets are heated and not the hoses carrying washer fluid.

Rear view camera cleaning system
The rear view camera cleaning system cleans the rear view camera and works in conjunction with the wash and wipe system to clean the rear window.
If the view from the camera remains obscured after it has been cleaned several times, the camera lens must be cleaned manually.

Rain and light sensor

Fig. 93 On the right of the steering column: wiper lever.
When the rain and light sensor is activated, it automatically controls the frequency of the wiper intervals, depending on the intensity of the rain.

Activating and deactivating the rain and light sensor
Push the lever to the desired position

• Position A the rain and light sensor is deactivated.
• Position B – the rain and light sensor is activated, automatic wipe when necessary.

The automatic wipe function can be activated and deactivated in the vehicle settings in the Infotainment system.
If the automatic wipe function is deactivated in the Infotainment system, the intervals are set at fixed levels.

Adjusting the sensitivity of the rain and light sensor
The sensitivity of the rain and light sensor can be adjusted manually using the switch in the wiper lever.

• Switch to the right – high sensitivity.
•  Switch to the left – low sensitivity.

WARNING
The rain and light sensor cannot always detect all precipitation sufficiently and activate the wipers.

• If necessary, switch on the windscreen wipers manually if the water on the windscreen restricts the field of vision.

FAQs

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2021-2023 Volkswagen ID.4 Interior and Exterior Features