Volkswagen ID.7: Selecting the driving mode

Introduction

Via the driving modes, the driver can adapt various properties of vehicle systems to the current driving situation, the desired driving comfort, and for an economic driving style. The suspension, steering, drive, and the air conditioner are some of the vehicle systems that can be adjusted.

Different driving modes are available depending on the vehicle equipment. The influence of vehicle systems on the individual driving modes depends on the vehicle equipment.

Vehicles with adaptive chassis control (DCC)

During the drive, the adaptive chassis control (DCC ) adapts the suspension damping to the current ground and driving situation. TheD CC also incorporates the suspension tuning of the selected driving mode.

Presentation Mode

If the driving mode is changed when the ignition is switched on or the slider is moved in theC ustom driving mode, the adaptive chassis control will be activated for approx. 30 seconds. Within this time, the adaptive chassis control can be tested in the various settings.

1. Switch the ignition on.
2. Select the driving mode.

   Or: Move the slider in the Custom driving mode.

3.  Only move the vehicle by the luggage compartment loading edge or the roof pillar→ .

NOTICE

Pressing against the vehicle body incorrectly, e.g. against the wing, the front hood, or the roof, may damage the vehicle.

• Only press on the luggage compartment edge from above or against the roof pillar from the side.

Some settings can be saved in the driver personalization user profiles and will change when the user profile is switched.

Selecting the driving mode

The driving mode can be selected when the ignition is switched on and the vehicle is stationary or while driving.

WARNING

Adjusting driving modes while driving can distract from traffic. This can cause accidents and serious or fatal injuries.

• Always drive attentively and responsibly.

If you select a driving mode while driving, the vehicle systems, except forD rive, will be switched over to the new driving mode immediately.

1. When the traffic situation allows it, briefly take your foot off the accelerator pedal to enable the newly selected driving mode to be applied to the Drive vehicle system as well.

Selecting a Driving Mode Via the Infotainment System

1. Tap the function key in the Infotainment system.
2. Tap your preferred driving mode.

Adjusting the Custom Driving Mode

In the Custom driving mode, you can change the settings of the various vehicle systems:

1. Select the Custom driving mode.
2. Tap on the function key.
3. Adjust the vehicle systems.

Displaying information about the driving mode

1. To display additional information about the selected driving mode, tap in the Infotainment system.

Driving mode properties

The Eco driving mode switches the vehicle to fuel-efficient operation and supports the driver with an energysaving driving style.

The Comfort driving mode is the basic setting for the vehicle systems, provides a comfort-oriented vehicle setup and is suited, for instance, for everyday use.

The Sport driving mode gives the driver a sporty feel.

With the Custom driving mode, you can adapt individual vehicle systems according to your preferences.

Standard behavior of the driving mode and the vehicle systems

The Comfort driving mode shows the basic settings of the vehicle systems when the ignition is switched on.

Behavior of the driving mode when switching the ignition off and on

If the ignition is switched off and on again, the settings will be reset to theC omfort driving mode.

You can reactivate your preferred driving mode:

1. Reactivate the driving mode via the message in the Infotainment system (→ Entry menu) .

Or: select your preferred profile again via Driving Mode Selection.

Troubleshooting

Adaptive chassis control malfunction

The yellow indicator light turns on.

The message Fault: Damper control may appear in the instrument cluster display.

1. Contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility to have the system inspected. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

The driving mode or the vehicle systems do not behave as expected

1. Pay attention to the standard behavior of the driving mode and the vehicle systems (→ Driving Mode Selection) .