Up Manual - Volkswagen E

Unlike VW's ID series, the e up! does not have true "one-pedal driving" (no complete stop). B mode on the gearshift gives maximum regen, slowing the car to ~5 km/h, but you must use the brake pedal to fully stop. The manual notes that B mode is ideal for descending long mountain passes to avoid overheating the friction brakes.

Press and hold the "MENU" button for 10 seconds in the radio unit. You’ll enter the engineering menu. Here, you can adjust the parking camera guidelines (if retrofitted) and see detailed battery cell voltages. The manual does not mention this. volkswagen e up manual

This is where drivers get confused. The e up! has a small rocker switch on the dashboard. Unlike VW's ID series, the e up

The Manual’s Advice: Use D on highways for efficiency (coasting is better than regen-loss-regen). Use B in city traffic to reduce brake pad wear.

Common mistake: Drivers leaving the car in B on the motorway. The manual clarifies that B turns off the "sailing" (coasting) function, reducing efficiency at steady speeds.

Owners have discovered that the e up! manual does not stress the importance of cable unlocking delays. If you pull the charging plug immediately after unlocking the car, you can trigger a locking pin fault. The manual’s solution: Wait 5 seconds after pressing "unlock" before pulling the plug. The Manual’s Advice: Use D on highways for