Automatically switching on the side lights
If the headlights are switched on at the time
the ignition is automatically deactivated, the
side lights are switched on either until the
vehicle is locked or for no more than about
15 minutes.
WARNING
When leaving the vehicle, always ensure
that the electronic parking brake is switch-
ed on and that all doors, windows, the boot
lid and bonnet are completely closed and
locked.
Electronic immobiliser
The immobiliser helps to prevent the vehi-
cle’s drive system from being activated and
driven with an unauthorised vehicle key.
There is a chip in the vehicle key. This deacti-
vates the immobiliser automatically when
a valid vehicle key is located inside the vehi-
cle.
The electronic immobiliser is activated auto-
matically when there is no longer a valid ve-
hicle key located inside the vehicle.
Thus the vehicle’s drive system can be activa-
ted only when a Volkswagen Genuine Vehicle
Key with the correct code is used. Coded ve-
hicle keys are available from a Volkswagen
dealership.
The vehicle cannot be operated prop-
erly if you do not have a genuine
Volkswagen key.
Electronic engine sound
The electronic engine sound is a sound
that warns other road users about ap-
proaching electric vehicles.
The electronic engine sound is switched on
when the vehicle’s drive system is activated.
When driving quickly, the electronic engine
sound is gradually faded out.
WARNING
The volume and audibility of the electronic
engine sound may be restricted by snow or
heavy soiling in the area of the front grille.
This could result in accidents.
·
Before each journey, always check the
area of the front grille for heavy soiling
and clean if necessary.
·
The driver should always expect that the
vehicle will not be heard by other road
users in spite of activated electronic en-
gine sound.
Troubleshooting
Fig. 99 In the centre console: emergency start
function.
There is a fault in the electric drive or
high-voltage vehicle electrical system
The indicator lamp lights up yellow.
A corresponding text message is displayed in
the ID. Cockpit.
There is a fault in the electric drive or high-
voltage vehicle electrical system.
— The electric drive should be checked by
a qualified workshop as soon as possible.
Activating and deactivating the vehicle’s drive system
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