Activating fully autonomous driving. This is a world premiere – as mentioned, the I.D. BUZZ is the first van that a person can have drive fully autonomously. It is very easy to activate the "I.D. Pilot" mode: as soon as the driver lets go of the steering wheel, the I.D. BUZZ assumes control. The ambient lighting then switches from a white light ("Drive") that facilitates concentration to mood lighting that is warm and relaxed. At the same time, the distribution of ambient lighting is extended to the rear seating area. Simultaneously, the status of the I.D. BUZZ can be seen at all times on the tablet and the AR Head-up Display.
Four laser scanners on the roof. By this time, the zero-emission van has already activated its laser scanners. Four of them extend from the roof in "I.D. Pilot" mode. The cleanly styled roof sensors call attention to the fully autonomous mode by indirect lighting. The I.D. BUZZ is not only able to detect other road users by its laser sensors, but also with the assistance of ultrasonic sensors, radar sensors, side area view cameras and a front camera. Traffic data is also continually acquired and compared with the vehicle data via the cloud.
Activating manual driving. Fully autonomous mode is deactivated by touching the touch-sensitive steering wheel or by pressing the brake or accelerator pedal.