Unlock the VW ID.4's Potential : Tips, Tricks, and How To!

[@jeremychan9493]

I'm from China and it's really a nice video! I've learnt some useful skills and thank you.

[@offtheshelfrides]

You are welcome! Glad you enjoy the content! Is the China version any different? Is it the same as the European version?

[@JohnSandovalesq]

Just ordered mine so I've started the 6 to 9 month process of watching every KZbin video I can find about the car. Lots of great tips, haven't seen any other regular car review channels mention the all windows down function or the seat heater shortcut. And being able to schedule climate based on departure time will come in handy when I'm leaving work in the winter. Appreciate all the great info, thanks for sharing.

[@offtheshelfrides]

No Problem, you are welcome!

[@tommytfaa]

I ordered one today as well. Guessing we would get the 23 model? I have heard you can not permanently turn off the lane keeping and that is a big complaint. Also bet we get latest s/w. Sort of lame they dropped free charging to 30 min

[@offtheshelfrides]

@@tommytfaa yea, probably 2023 model. Yes you get the new software and all the sensors so you get a butt load of stuff mine won't have.(I have a video on 3.0 software) Lane keep assist is automatically on, you can turn it off in the menu, but comes back on next time you turn on the car. Also, if you turn on lane centering and want to shut it off, the off button shuts off the Adaptive cruise also so you have to turn that back on...kind of annoying

[@Kanteranagwa85]

another big one is getting a dummy seat belt clip...while in neutral you clip that sucker in and then place the vehicle in park the keep the vehicle fully turned ON with all climate running etc. 👍🏻

[@Kanteranagwa85]

kinda disappointed you missed one of the biggest tips/tricks and that is - holding the hatch release tab to CLOSE your id4 trunk without having to get out each time to push the button the the hatch!

[@petercorrin2414]

Good video, I honestly did not now what immediate climate was and didn't bother to look it up. That being said I have only had mine a month.

[@offtheshelfrides]

Great! Glad I could help! Hope you are enjoying it!

[@emaljaan6028]

Thanks! Getting my GTX 5.September and can't wait to use these tips!

[@offtheshelfrides]

Your welcome. Yours may have some I am not aware of, newer car with better software! Lol

[@mariakreider5020]

Thank you so much. This video has been extremely helpful..

[@offtheshelfrides]

You are welcome!

[@byrnedes]

Wasn’t aware of the cabin air filter thanks.

[@offtheshelfrides]

I didn't know either! Thankfully the are people like Sandy Munroe. In his video of his first experience with the ID.4, he gets so mad because he can't figure out how to use the infotainment screen, it's pretty funny! Plus, he locks himself in the back seat...lol

[@randyreneau2086]

My id4 is leaving the factory, so this is helping

[@offtheshelfrides]

Awesome! Congratulations!!

[@dethpuck]

nice video. Can't wait for mine to get here.

[@offtheshelfrides]

How much longer do you have to wait?

[@jamessok2146]

Thanks for the info brother!

[@offtheshelfrides]

No problem. Always looking for more things to help!

[@ZL8103]

I got my id 4 yesterday so these tricks are super helpful. Question is - since when has driving a new car looked like a treasure hunt game? 😅😅😅

[@offtheshelfrides]

Lol, glad to help! There is another tips video, there is about 13 ID.4 video in a playlist. CONGRATULATIONS! kzbin.info/aero/PLS_G6cel1DH9mWl0ZmeWpM7BUvhN5YKws

[@donovanpines6567]

thank you!!

[@offtheshelfrides]

No, problem. Glad to help!

[@smething2by4]

Can you set it so that the air conditioner will turn on instead of heat? I’m living in AZ lol

[@offtheshelfrides]

Yes, in the app, you set a temperature and it will either heat or cool yo that temp

[@77WOR]

Great video. I hope one day we can get past the 30 second guitar assault intros. Just start the video.

[@offtheshelfrides]

Thank you for the suggestion, I will consider it.

[@ziadaboamera3724]

Hi thanks for all the info you gave us. Please I have an ID 4 pro and I don't want my Son to drive it . How can I lock the door not to for any one because it does open in the garage because the key is in the house. And he takes it anyway without my promotion. Thanks

[@offtheshelfrides]

If the car is locked, the key has to be within proximity of the car (3ft) before the car will unlock. The car also won't start without the key in the car. Lock it and don't leave the keys where he can get them. That is the best advise I can give you.

[@dangralick209]

Thanks for all the useful tips! I'm having a small issue that I'm hoping maybe you know of a solution for: Before I get out of the car, I press the power button at the lower left of the infotainment screen to turn off radio / sirius / spotify. But when I get back in it starts playing again. Is there any way to stop that from happening? Thanks!

[@offtheshelfrides]

It automatically shuts off when getting out of the car. You don't have to push the button, it will shut everything off when you get up out of the seat. As for it not coming on when you get in and sit down, you would have to shut the radio off before getting out, or just swipe the volume all the way down.

[@dangralick209]

@@offtheshelfrides thanks for the reply. as i said, shutting the radio off before exiting does not stop it from coming back on when i re-enter. but again, i appreciate your taking the time to reply.

[@offtheshelfrides]

@@dangralick209 yes. The only other thing I can think of is I believe there is a volume control in the setting for when parked....not positive on that tho. If so, you could set it as low as it goes then it wouldn't be loud...sorry. Best I can think of...

[@adriansweatherstation]

Question for you my friends wife ID4 had what they thought was a stain and used nail polish remover on the actually grey or chrome part were it says ID4 Pro-s on the emblem fender on the driver side and now there is like a tiny cloudy spot on the grey plastic part. Is there touch up paint or anything i can do to fix it?

[@offtheshelfrides]

Nail polish remover is Acetone. What they did was remove the protective clear coat. They can tape off around the emblem, use 2000 grit sandpaper to sand the emblem, then spray with an Automotive clear coat, 2 or 3 light coats should do it.

[@cteomd]

Nice video! Do you think there should be 2 cabin filters in that space?

[@offtheshelfrides]

I don't think there is SUPPOSED to be 2, but definitely is enough room for 2.

[@bonvaicu]

How did you pair your carnet ? I can't find the qr code to scan ?

[@offtheshelfrides]

We used the Vin number

[@keangfamily]

I am still waiting for my ID.4 Pro AWD but thank you very much for these little tricks/tips

[@offtheshelfrides]

you are welcome!

[@Ifyoudonttakeitucantfakeit]

But how do you set the car to lock automatically when you leave it? Touching a small indent on the handle isn’t a good option!

[@offtheshelfrides]

You can't set it to lock automatically. You have to push the triangle or use the Key Fob

[@medhatmaged7249]

hello mate want ask if is it poosible to coonect auto android for chineese version for id4 or not i saw alot of vedios cant solve that issue thanks in advance

[@offtheshelfrides]

I am sorry, I really don't have any information about the Chinese versions. I wish I could help.

[@ted101975]

Does VW have an app like Tesla to do these things?

[@offtheshelfrides]

Vw has an app called Car-net. It needs work, at the moment, the only thing we can do is change charge settings and climate control.

[@allenmyers8568]

Can the mirrors be folded manually? I'd like to keep them folded in the garage and unfold them when the car is out of the garage.

[@offtheshelfrides]

Yes, if equipped, there is a dial on the driver's side for the left and right mirror, Heated mirrors, folding mirror buttons. Just turn the dial to which icon your want.

[@offtheshelfrides]

I do not believe they can be folded manually. Do you not have the powered ones?

[@JD-kf2ki]

That panoramic glass roof would damage your skin in long-term use due to sunlight.

[@offtheshelfrides]

Nope, they are UV protected

[@drivesanoldcar]

eggzellant

[@offtheshelfrides]

Glad to help!

[@JustTIC]

SMH, you forgot to mention the the scheduled charging DOES NOT WORK and will be fixed when the US market finally gets an update!

[@offtheshelfrides]

I use the scheduled departure all the time. Never had an issue...

[@JustTIC]

@OSR Garage I said schedule charging not departure. Different things

[@offtheshelfrides]

@@JustTIC I realize they are 2 different things, since I really didn't discuss it, I thought that maybe you meant the departure that I did specifically talk about. Sorry, I miss understood you. I have never used the charging schedule so I wouldn't have known it didn't work correctly.

[@buzzpedrotti5401]

The complex user interface seems to detract from the driver experience of an otherwise nice car. This is not unique to VW, but seems a mark of the latest tech vehicles. Too much brainpower is required. Brain power that is not available when stressed or tired. Brainpower not available to occasional drivers or drivers using many different vehicles. Brain power needed to navigate. Brainpower needed for driving complex cars on busy roads in unfamiliar areas a night. Jobs had it right. Figure out what you really need and only keep that. A useful design is not a engineer's demonstration of creativity. Not sure modern complex auto designers drive. I think they take public transit.

[@offtheshelfrides]

Yes, the infotainment system is not the best, Noone is anywhere near Tesla, but they can/will make it better with updates. Hopefully. The car build quality is a step above Tesla though. Even Tesla owners have said the newer EV's and built better, but software is too far behind for Tesla owners to switch. But for a lot of 1st time Ev owners, coming from ICE cars, it is perfect. An electric car that drives, rides, and feels like an ICE car but better.

[@buzzpedrotti5401]

@@offtheshelfrides Interesting, Thanks. My neighbor has just got an e-tron something and she likes it, much better than the new Hyundai hybrid she traded in.

[@buzzpedrotti5401]

I recently drove a RAV4 hybrid and thought it was a very good car. But as an old timer, was put off by the price. Seems at least $10k more than it is worth. I guess that's true of all cars, except perhaps Mavericks, which seem like steals.