Taking a 2023 ID.4 Pro AWD EV Through An Automatic Carwash

Can you take a @volkswagen_usa @volkswagen ID.4 through an automatic carwash? I see this question a lot in ID.4 forums and wanted to share a video of the steps I follow to take my 2023 ID.4 Pro AWD EV through a carwash.

[@bbgreet98]

Thanks.

[@patrick7228]

Does yours have the kick to open the back feature? I heard some disable that as well but seems like no issues for you?

[@EVbeginner]

My ID.4 Pro AWD does not have the kick to open so I don’t have to worry about that. The manual did not mention it, but probably a good idea to disable so it doesn’t open in the car wash.

[@ronaldzijlstra4381]

I drive my ID through the washing lane, only wipers out , mirrors normal no extra work.

[@FHB71]

Oh gosh, so many things?!?! I drive an Ioniq 6 AWD and the process is exactly the same as with an ICE, put the car in Neutral, fold in the mirrors ... done. If autohold is activated, you should of course deactivate it. Good thing is, you can leave the car on and enjoy AC and music while in the washing lane.

[@EVbeginner]

Yes! Hope you are enjoying that Ioniq 6! I love the range of it.

[@FHB71]

@@EVbeginner Yeah, well. Actually I do not really need it, but the power economy of the car is incredible.

[@celderian]

You don't HAVE to to do all that. One system that is recommended to be disabled is emergency braking as it can be oversensitive on some cars regardless of them be ICEVs or EVs.

[@FHB71]

@@celderian And emergency breaking is no issue with my car, since the transport system in the car wash keeps your car at the same distance to the car in front, so I just put it in neutral and fold in the mirror, because it says so at the car wash.

[@jmarxful]

Cool story