Volkswagen ID.7: Functions of the electric drivetrain

Stationary air conditioning cannot be switched on

If the stationary air conditioning runs for a long time when the charging connector is not connected, the highvoltage battery will drain. The stationary air conditioning does not start if the battery charge level of the highvoltage battery is not sufficient.

Noises when the stationary air conditioning is switched on

Operating noises when stationary air conditioning is switched on are normal and not an indication of a fault.

The Climate Control Bar for the Rear Seats Cannot be Operated

If is switched on, the rear climate control bar cannot be operated (→ Air conditioner temperature control) .

Controls are responding differently than expected

Moisture, dirt and grease may limit the functioning of the controls.

1. Always keep the control panels clean and dry.

Power output of the electric drivetrain

The maximum torque of the electric drivetrain is available the instant the accelerator pedal is pressed.

Brake energy recuperation

When you brake the vehicle, electrical energy is generated by the electric drivetrain and this is stored in the highvoltage battery (→ Energy recuperation) . This happens also to a lesser extent when the vehicle is coasting or driving downhill.

The brake energy recuperation, and therefore also the engine braking effect, decreases as the charge level of the high-voltage battery increases. If the high-voltage battery is completely charged, there is no brake energy recuperation and no engine braking effect → .

The energy recuperation process can be displayed in the instrument cluster or on the screen of the Infotainment system (→ Power display) .

Crawling feature

The crawling feature enables you to drive slowly forwards or in reverse at approximately 5 km/h (3 mph) without having to use the accelerator pedal.

The crawling feature is automatically active:

• If the vehicle's drive system is activated and a gear is engaged.

  Or: if the reverse gear is engaged.

The crawling feature is deactivated:

• If the driving mode selector is in the position.

  Or: if the electronic parking brake is switched on.

WARNING

An electric vehicle generates very little stationary, driving or operating noise. As a result, when your vehicle is being driven, other road users such as pedestrians and children may have difficulty hearing your vehicle or may not notice it at all in traffic-calmed zones and when maneuvering or reversing. This may cause accidents and serious injuries.

• Always bear in mind that other road users may not notice the driving noise.

WARNING

With a gear engaged, the vehicle could move unintentionally. This can cause accidents and serious injuries.

• When the vehicle is drive-ready and the gear or reverse gear is engaged, hold the vehicle stationary with the brake pedal.

WARNING

As the high-voltage battery charge level increases, the engine braking effect from brake energy recuperation decreases, and could fade away completely, leading to changed braking behavior. This can cause serious injuries.

• Before driving long distances on steep hills, reduce your speed.
• When driving long distances on steep hills, reduce your speed with the vehicle brakes.