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tions in this manual.
Introduction
Before using the unit for the first time 3
Other applicable documents 3
Overview of the convenience consumers 3
Safety recommendations 3
Instructions for use 5
Device overview 5
Selector button 8
SD card slot 8
Basic command information 8
App-Connect
Overall information and safety guidelines 11
App-Connect settings 12
Apple CarPlay™ 12
Android Auto™ 13
Mirror Link™ 14
Audio operation
Radio operation (RADIO) 15
Media mode 19
Wired or wireless connections 23
Settings
Menu and System SETUP) settings 35
Sound and volume settings 35
Abbreviations 37
Index 38
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Table of Contents1815L6R3420
1
Observe basic safety notes → page 3. nents are country and device specific and may
vary in a model series and, in addition, be differ-
Get familiar with the operation of the radio.
ent in a special model.
In System Configurations, reset the radio to its
factory settings → page 35.
Use appropriate data storage units for media
operation → page 19.
Safety recommendations
Prior to first use of the device, read and follow
the safety instructions listed below to detect and
Other applicable documents prevent possible hazards to yourself and others:
– Read this instruction with attention:
Apart from this manual for the use of this radio
and its components please also see the following – Some function areas may contain links to third
documents: party web pages. Volkswagen does not take
ownership of third party web pages accessible
– Operating Manual and, if the case, posterior through links and is not responsible for their
records in the service wallet. content.
– Operating Manual of the mobile telephone – Some function areas may contain third party
system. information, originated by other suppliers.
– Operating Manual of the external multimedia Volkswagen does not take responsibility for
units. the accuracy, actualization or integrity for third
– Instructions for a retrofitted accessory. party information and does not infringe third
party rights.
– The radio stations or the owners of data sour-
ces are responsible for the broadcast content.
Overview of the convenience – Covered parking places, tunnels, tall buildings,
consumers mountains or additionally operated electric
equipment, such as battery chargers, may also
The radio may be factory equipped with the fol- interfere with the radio reception.
lowing components1), in part as optional equip- – Metal-coated stickers or films may hinder re-
ment: ception in vehicles with window aerials.
Loudspeakers, installed in different fitting loca-
tions and output levels (Watt). WARNING
Multifunction steering wheel with its controls. Accidents and injuries can occur if the driver is
Media units. distracted. Operating the radio may distract
1) drivers from the traffic.
the type and quantity of the cited compo-
nents are country and device specific and may ● Always drive carefully and responsibly.
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vary in a model series and, in addition, be differ- ● Adjust sound volume settings to allow the
ent in a special model. driver to hear external warnings and sounds
(e.g. emergency service sirens)
Introduction 3
Introduction 5
Introduction 7
Inserting an SD card
Insert the SD card carefully into the SD card slot
with the chamfered edge up and the inscriptions
to the left (contact surfaces downward).
Fig. 2 Schematic representation: overview of possi-
If the SD card cannot be inserted, check the in-
ble function surfaces on the display.
sertion position and the SD card.
The device is equipped with a touchscreen
Ejecting the SD card
→ Fig. 1 3 .
To prevent data loss, an inserted SD card must be
prepared for ejection by the following procedure: Active display areas with recorded functions are
SETUP Safely remove. SD card . referred to as “function surfaces” and operated
by brief touches or extended touches on the dis-
Next, press the inserted SD card. The SD card play. Function surfaces are described herein by
“jumps” into ejection position and can be re- the word “function surface” and the button sym-
moved. bol .
Unreadable SD card Function surfaces start specific functions or open
When a memory card with unreadable data is in- other submenus. The currently selected menu is
serted, a corresponding message is shown on the indicated on the title line of submenus → Fig. 2
1.
radio's display.
Inactive function surfaces (grey) cannot be cur-
Volkswagen is not responsible for SD cards
rently selected.
and same are not offered together with the
radio. It is necessary to have an SD card to use it Overview of possible function surfaces and
on the radio. displays
Do not use any SD card adapter. Function surfaces and displays: action and ef-
fect
An SD card with navigation data cannot be The title line indicates the currently se-
used as storage for other files, the saved 1 lected menu and, eventually, other
files are not recognized by the radio. function surfaces.
2 Touch to open a different menu.
Gently press to move the target over
3
the display in a single move.
Access list entries and search lists Entry masks with display keypad
Fig. 3 Schematic representation: list entries, set- Fig. 4 Representation: entry mask with display key-
tings menu. pad.
List entries can be accessed by directly touching Entry masks with display keypads are used to en-
the screen or with the selector button → Fig. 1 ter memory names or search terms in long lists,
4.
among other functions.
The function surfaces listed herein are not availa-
ble in all countries or topic areas.
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Introduction 9
Introduction NOTICE
Mobile devices must always be turned off in lo-
The following interfaces are available in the App- cations where their use is not allowed. The radia-
Connect menu: tion generated by mobile devices may cause in-
– Apple CarPlay™1) terference with delicate medical and technical
equipment, which may impair or damage such
– Android Auto™2)
devices.
– MirrorLink™3)
To prevent the driver from distraction only spe- NOTICE
cial applications may be used while driving → . Volkswagen does not take responsibility for dam-
According to the mobile device used, a connec- ages caused to the vehicle due to the use of low
tion is established through the respective inter- quality or defective applications, insufficient pro-
face. gramming of the applications, insufficient net-
work, for loss of data during transmission or mis-
Thereby it is possible that the functions and the use of mobile devices.
contents displayed on the mobile devices are dis-
played and controlled on the radio display. Information on the technical conditions, the
compatible end devices, the applicable ap-
WARNING plications and availability is available through
The use of applications while driving may dis- www.vw.com.br/conectividade or the
tract from the surrounding traffic. Accidents Volkswagen dealerships.
and injuries can occur if the driver is distracted. ● Or for for further information consult the mo-
● Always drive carefully and responsibly. bile device's owners manual or the brand's on-
line shops/sites.
WARNING
Loose or unsecured mobile phones may be
flung through the interior and cause injuries in
case of sudden evasive or breaking manoeuvres
or in the event of accidents.
● While the vehicle is in motion, always secure
mobile devices properly outside the airbag
deployment zones or stow them away safely.
WARNING
Inadequately or inappropriately designed appli-
cations may cause damages to the vehicle, ac-
cidents and serious injuries.
● Volkswagen recommends to use only appli-
cations offered by Volkswagen for the spe-
cific vehicle.
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App-Connect 11
Particularities
During an active Apple CarPlay™ connection, the
following features are valid:
– Bluetooth connection among mobile devices
and the radio are not possible.
– An active Bluetooth connection is automatical- Fig. 8 Selection of the mobile device.
ly finalized.
– Telephone functions are only possible via
Apple CarPlay™. The radio functions described
in this manual are not available.
– The connected device cannot be used as a me-
dia device on the Media menu.
Voice command
– On the multifunction steering wheel or on the
mobile phone press VOICE or briefly to
start the device's voice command feature.
– On the multifunction steering wheel or on the
mobile phone press VOICE or for a few sec- Fig. 9 Android Auto™ Menu
onds to start the connected device's voice
command feature. Conditions Android Auto™
Information on the technical conditions, the Control list
compatible end devices, the applicable ap- The following conditions must be met to use
plications and availability is available through Android Auto™:
www.vw.com.br/conectividade or the The mobile device must support Android
Volkswagen dealerships. Auto™.
● Or for for further information consult the mo- The mobile device must be connected by a
bile device's owners manual or the brand's on- USB cable to the radio.
line shops/sites.
Depending on the mobile device used, an ad-
equate application must be installed to be
able to use Android Auto™ on the device.
Activate connection
When a mobile device is connected for the first
time follow the instructions on the radio display
and on the display of the mobile device.
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App-Connect 13
Particularities
During an active Android Auto™ connection, the
following features are valid:
– An active Android Auto™ device may be simul-
taneously connected to the radio via Blue- Fig. 10 Function surfaces on the compatible appli-
tooth. cations overview.
– Bluetooth connection among other mobile de-
vices and the radio are not possible.
– Telephone functions are possible via Android
Auto™. When the Android Auto™ device is si-
multaneously connected via Bluetooth to the
device, the phone function can also be used.
– Simultaneous phone calls via Android Auto™
and via the radio are not possible.
– An active Android Auto™ device cannot be
used as a media device on the Media menu.
Voice commands
– On the multifunction steering wheel or on the Fig. 11 Other Mirror Link™ function surfaces.
mobile phone press VOICE or briefly to
start the device's voice command feature. Conditions MirrorLink™
– On the multifunction steering wheel or on the Control list
mobile phone press VOICE or for a few sec- The following conditions must be met to use
onds to start the connected device's voice Mirror Link™:
command feature.
The mobile device must support MirrorLink™.
Information on the technical conditions, the The mobile device must be connected by a
compatible end devices, the applicable ap- USB cable to the radio.
plications and availability is available through
Depending on the mobile device used, an ad-
www.vw.com.br/conectividade or the
equate application must be installed to be
Volkswagen dealerships.
able to use MirrorLink™ on the device.
● Or for for further information consult the mo-
bile device's owners manual or the brand's on- Establish a connection
line shops/sites. – The conditions for use of MirrorLink™ must be
met → page 14.
– Press the MENU button.
– Touch the App-Connect function surface.
– Select your connected mobile device pressing
on the corresponding icon.
Audio operation 15
To exit the main menu, press the RADIO button Station buttons
again (return to the previous main menu) or press
another radio button.
The following options are available:
– return to the memorized radio station.
– Seek next station.
– Memorize the tuned broadcasting stations.
The currently tuned in radio station is displayed
in the center of the display. For stations with RDS
the station's name can be displayed instead of its
frequency, such as RADIO 21, in case of good re-
ception.
Fig. 14 RADIO main menu.
Function surfaces in the FM/AM main menu
Function surface: effect In the RADIO main menu, the currently selected
frequency band stations can be stored in 15
Change the displayed station button
1 numbered frequency tracks. These function sur-
group by touching the function surface.
faces are referred to as “Station buttons”.
FM/AM Select the desired frequency band.
Opens the list of radio stations currently Station button functions → Fig. 14
available → page 17. Touch the station button corre-
Opens the adjusted frequency scale sponding to the desired sta-
(frequency band) → page 17. tion.
Access stations
Opens the current frequency band set- through sta- Stored stations can only be
tings menu → page 19, Settings (FM, tion buttons touched after accessing
AM). through station buttons and
when available in the current
Change between stored or available
location.
stations.
< / > With finger swipe over the dis-
Arrow button settings in menu Change the
play in the station buttons
→ page 19, Settings (FM, AM). station button
area→ Fig. 14 1 , from right to
1 to Station buttons to store stations group
left or from left to right.
12 → page 16.
Update the frequency band station list
(AM) → page 17.
Audio operation 17
SCAN
Settings menu.
Audio operation 19
1) In the Media settings menu, the Mix/Repeat, including subfolder function must be activated → page 22.
Audio operation 21
To open the track list in the MEDIA main menu, IN multimedia port → page 24.
press the function area OR turn the selector BT Audio : External Media Player connec-
button. The track about to be played back is ted via Bluetooth® → page 25.
highlighted.
Playback of an SD card
USB Connection
– Insert the SD card carefully into the SD card
slot with the chamfered edge up and the in- The USB multimedia port is located on the front
scriptions to the left of the SD card slot part of the device → Fig. 1 6 .
→ Fig. 1 1 .
Audio files on an external data storage unit con-
– To remove the SD card → page 8, first see the nected to the USB port can be played back
system settings and execute the Safely remove and controlled by device.
source action. Briefly touch the SD card so it
“springs” out to removal position. USB data manual are referred to in this manual as
external data media, which contain playable files
– Press the radio MEDIA button.
(e.g. MP3 player, iPods™ and pen drives).
Playback is taken up from the last used media
Only supported audio files are shown. Other file
source. To playback the SD card, press the
types are ignored.
button.
Playback begins automatically if there are stored
When navigating the folders use the function
and readable audio files in the data storage units.
button and the selector button → Fig. 1 4 . Press
to go to the higher level of the folders and ro- The additional external data storage unit controls
tate the selector button to select the desired (access track changes, track selection, and play-
folder. back modes) are detailed in the respective chap-
ters → page 19.
To change to the next or previous track, press
one of the function buttons. Instructions and restrictions
Keep one of the arrow buttons pressed for a few The number of USB ports and compatibility
seconds to move the playback forward or back- with Apple™ devices, among other Media Players,
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Audio operation 23
Playback control
Control of the Bluetooth® audio source through
the device depends on the connected Bluetooth®
audio source.
In media readers that support the Bluetooth®
AVRCP profile, playback may be automatically in-
itiated or interrupted from the Bluetooth® audio
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Audio operation 25
NOTICE
The phone functions detailed below can be ac-
cessed through the device when there is an ac- High speed, unfavourable weather and road con-
tive paired and connected mobile phone. ditions, as well as poor network connection may
hinder or interrupt mobile phone calls inside the
The mobile phone must support the Bluetooth® vehicle.
function in order to establish a connection be-
tween the mobile phone and the device.
If no mobile phone is connected to the device,
phone control will not be available. General information
Instructions to use mobile phones in vehicles Please refer to and at the start of the
without external aerial connection → Booklet Op- chapter on page 26.
erating manual.
Phone menu displays vary depending on the
WARNING functions available on the mobile phone model.
Using mobile phones while driving may distract There may be differences depending on the mod-
drivers and cause accidents. el used.
● Always drive carefully and responsibly. Follow the instructions to use mobile phones in
● Adjust sound volume settings to allow the vehicles without external aerial connection
driver to hear external warnings and sounds → Booklet Owner's Manual, chapter Vehicle pres-
(e.g. emergency service sirens) ervation and maintenance.
● In locations with partial or lack of mobile Use only with units that support Bluetooth®
coverage, and depending on the circumstan- technology. Additional information about prod-
ces (tunnels, garages and underground pas- ucts that support Bluetooth® technology may be
sages) telephone call may be hindered, pre- obtained at Volkswagen Dealerships or via the
venting the use of mobile devices (including Internet.
emergency calls). Refer to the mobile phone and accessory suppli-
er's operating manual.
WARNING
Call interruption and reception flaws may occur
If a mobile phone is not secured or not properly in certain “transmission blackout areas”.
secured in the vehicle, it could be flung though
the interior during a sudden driving or braking Most electronic devices are shielded from HF sig-
manoeuvre, or in the event of an accident. This nals (high frequency). In some rare cases, howev-
can cause injuries. er, electronic devices may not be shielded
against the HF signals of phone controls. This
● Always attach mobile phones properly and
may result in damages.
out of airbag triggering areas while driving.
There may be restrictions regarding the use
WARNING of Bluetooth® devices in certain countries.
Mobile phones can cause interference when Additional information may be obtained from lo-
positioned nearby heart pacemakers. cal authorities.
● Keep a minimum distance of 20 centimetres
between the mobile phone's antenna and
the heart pacemaker, since the former may
interfere with the latter.
cause loudspeaker noises. phone → page 31.
Open call lists of the mobile phone paired
→ page 32.
Possible functions
Search the list and touch the
desired contact to call.
Select contact OR: if multiple phone num-
bers are stored for the same Fig. 28 Call Menu (call lists).
from the list
contact, touch the contact
Whenever a phone number is stored as a contact,
and then the desired phone
the stored name will be displayed instead of the
number to call.
call list number.
Touch the → Fig. 26 func-
tion surface to open the Opening the Calls menu
search mask.
Touch the function surface to access the Calls
Enter the desired name into menu.
the search mask → Fig. 27.
Search contacts Touch the function surface → Fig. 28 1 .
through the The appropriate number of
Select the desired call list: All , Missed , Dialled or
search mask. events is shown to the right of
Received .
the search field. Touch the
function surface to switch to Dis Definition
list view. pla
Search the list and touch the y
desired contact to call. Missed : displays the numbers of missed and
Phone menu availability varies depending unanswered calls.
on the mobile phone used. Dialled : displays phone numbers selected
via the mobile phone and the device's tele-
phone control.
Received : displays numbers of calls taken
via the mobile phone and the device's tele-
phone control.
1) Depending on the unit model, only contacts stored in the phone memory are loaded.
touch the function surface. tion with the mobile phone is established, the
message “Don't forget your phone” appears after
switching off the ignition.
a) Function surfaces are only enabled during phone calls.
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OR: press the SETUP button. Favourite: touch to delete the stored num-
Then, touch the Bluetooth function surface. ber.
Touch the function surface in which settings Free function surface: touch to store a
must be made. Changes are automatically ap- contact list number as favourite.
plied after closing a menu. Voicemail No. : enter or edit the voice mailbox
number.
Function surface: effect Sort by : set the contact list sorting sequence
Bluetooth : touch to switch off Bluetooth ®. All (Last name orGiven name).
current connections will be interrupted. Import contacts : import the contact list of the
Visibility : switch Bluetooth® visibility on or off. paired phone or update imported contact lists.
Visible : Bluetooth® visibility enabled. Select a ringtone a): select a ringtone from a list of
Invisible : Bluetooth® visibility disabled. presets. The ringtone is played and stored after
Bluetooth® visibility must be switched on exiting the submenu.
to pair external Bluetooth® devices to the Delete other profiles : delete some or all inactive
radio. user profiles.
Name : shows or changes the device name. This a) The ringtone selected or configured in the mobile phone will
name is shown in other Bluetooth® devices un- be played, depending on the mobile phone type.
der the Bluetooth® settings.
Paired devices : shows the paired device. Discon-
nect and connect individual Bluetooth® devices
and Bluetooth® profiles.
Search devices : search active and visible Blue-
tooth® devices in range of the device. The maxi-
mum range is approximately 10 metres.
BT Audio (A2DP/AVRCP) : if an external audio
source is to be connected to the device via
Bluetooth®, this function must be enabled
→ page 24.
: if the function is
Turn display off (in 10 s) a) Depending on the unit and the country.
enabled and the device remains idle, the
display is automatically shut down after 10 Operation mode of the volume increase as a
seconds. The display is switched back on by function of speed
touching the display or pressing a button. The speed-dependant volume increase automati-
Brightness : select the display brightness cally adjusts the volume based on the vehicle's
level. speed.
Touchscreen sound : confirmation sound The volume increase is set in levels from 1 to 7.
when touching a function surface enabled.
If a low value is set, the volume is slightly adjus-
Display the time in Standby mode : the current
ted at higher speeds, if the set value is high, the
time is shown on the display while in volume increases sharply. At level 0 the volume
Standby mode. increase as a function of the vehicle's speed is
Language : select the desired language for text or disabled.
voice controls.
Keypad a): select the keypad layout (alphabetic or WARNING
numeric layout). Accidents and injuries can occur if the driver is
Additional keypad languages a): select additional key- distracted.
pad languages. ● Never proceed with settings while driving.
Data transmission from mobile devices a)Settings to
control the radio via the Apps on the mobile end To make the best of the radio's features and
devices (for example track change during media optimal operation it is important that the
operation). date and time be correctly set.
Enable data transmission to applications : the in-
terface protocol for applications is enabled
on the mobile end devices. Disabling this Sound and volume settings
function prevents further settings from be-
ing set. Open the Sound settings menu
Control through the apps Press the SETUP button and then select Sound .
Disable :the actions are not executed Touch the function surface in which settings
through an application. must be made. Changes are automatically ap-
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Settings 35
Abbreviations 37
Bluetooth settings 34
Mix function 21
call lists 32
playback mode 21
call voice mailbox 31
playback sequence 20
contact list 31
Index 39
U
UKW
see FM 37
Unit code
see Anti-theft coding 7
USB
connecting an external data carrier 23
iPad controls 24
iPhone controls 24
iPod controls 24
USB connection 23
disconnect the connection 23
unreadable 23
User profile
settings 34
V
Voice command
Android Auto™ 14
Apple CarPlay™ 13
Volume
AUX-IN 35
Bluetooth audio 35
define external audio sources 36
Maximum volume when turning the device
on 35
Traffic information 35
volume reduction 5
Volume control 7
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Index 41