On the HVAC controls at night, maybe train yourself to use the lighted CLIMA button.

 

I also hate that I can't see the volume or ac controls at night and am always pressing the wrong one, but that's a story for a different rant.

It’s annoying for sure, but alternatives are a) to use the steering wheel volume controls (you can swipe without actually pressing buttons), and b) tap the lighted climate indicators (seat icons) in the lower left corner of the screen for quick access to the climate control screen. Not as handy, but I got used to it pretty quickly.

 

Some people have also used small glow in the dark stickers or paint and made very small marks on either end of the sliders to help with locating them. I don't personally have any issues with it, but I understand those that do for sure.

As to the OK button, the only thing I can figure out is they added it for some other use that never happened in the ID.4. Since it's a shared part I believe, seems like they just left it there.

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I have a '21 id.4 and I love it. I really do. It's my first ev and while I wish it had a little more get-up-and-go, I am quite content with it's performance. Also, while I completely understand the frustrations that people have with the software and long delayed ota's, my issue(s) is with some of the hardware.

I don't think I have ever pressed the ok button that's on the steering wheel. EVER. Does it actually serve a purpose? Real question. I keep wanting to press it for play/pause since that is where all of the other media controls are, but for some reason that function is reserved for the power button which: 1. I didn't know about until I had my car for like a year 2. It's still not that convenient and 3. I also forget about it.

I also hate that I can't see the volume or ac controls at night and am always pressing the wrong one, but that's a story for a different rant.

 

I think once we have the trip available in the binnacle the OK will be used to toggle between the 3 readings (since charge, since start, long term) and/or reset the trip. Maybe someone with 3.1 can confirm the OK is used for functions related to the trip computer in the binnacle.

 

Nope, you swipe the view to cycle through the trip data, if I remember (had a 3.1 loaner while my '21 was being worked on... To no improvement... Let's hope when my dealer finally scheduled the recall they will be more successful)

 

Love to be able to reprogram the OK button as an audio mute / end call.

 

It toggles the information given about mileage, miles driven, etc on the driver dashboard screen.

Dave

 

3.1-additionally you can use the OK button to answer calls. Still need to use the infotainment screen to end calls.