App-Connect -> Android Auto? for Your Volkswagen Atlas SUV First Generation (2018-2023)

Requirements  
The following requirements must be met in order to use Apple CarPlay:  
The iPhone must support Apple CarPlay.  
Voice control (Siri) must be activated on the iPhone.  
Apple CarPlay must be activated in the iPhone settings without restrictions.  
The iPhone must be connected to the Infotainment system with a USB connection. Only USB ports with data transfer are suitable for use with Apple CarPlay.  
The USB cable being used must be an original cable from Apple.  
Apple CarPlay Wireless: Bluetooth and Wi-Fi must also be activated on the iPhone.  
These technologies may not be available in all countries.  
Information on technical requirements, compatible iPhones, certified apps and availability can be found at the Volkswagen and Apple CarPlay website or at  
an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.  
Connecting  
When connecting an iPhone for the first time, follow the instructions on the Infotainment system screen and the iPhone display.  
The requirements must be met in order to use Apple CarPlay.  
Start Apple CarPlay:  
1. To open the App-Connect main menu, tap MENU App-Connect  
.
Or: press APP .  
2. To connect to the iPhone, tap  
Apple CarPlay.  
Disconnecting  
1. To open the App-Connect main menu, tap  
in Apple CarPlay mode.  
2. To end the active connection, tap or  
.
The presentation of the function keys in the display may vary.  
Special conditions  
During an active connection with Apple CarPlay, the following conditions apply:  
Bluetooth connections between the iPhone and the Infotainment system are not possible.  
If there is an active Bluetooth connection, it will be automatically ended.  
Phone functions are only possible via Apple CarPlay. The functions described for the Infotainment system are not available.  
The connected iPhone cannot be used as a media device in the Media main menu.  
It is not possible to use the internal navigation and Apple CarPlay navigation at the same time. The route guidance which was started last ends the previous  
active one.  
Depending on your Infotainment system, you can view information about telephone operation in the instrument cluster display.  
Depending on your Infotainment system and the navigation app used, you can view upcoming turns in the instrument cluster display.  
You can accept or decline incoming calls or end a call in progress using the buttons on the multi-function steering wheel.  
Voice control  
The “voice control” function depends on the vehicle equipment.  
1. Tap  
briefly to start the Infotainment system voice control.  
Or: to start voice control (Siri) on the connected iPhone, tap and hold  
.
Android Auto™  
Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice   
and Introduction.  
Requirements  
The cell phone – hereafter referred to as a smartphone – must support Android Auto.  
An Android Auto app must be installed on the smartphone.  
If Android Auto Wireless cannot be used, the smartphone must be connected to the Infotainment system with a USB connection that allows data transfer.  
The USB cable used must be an original cable from your mobile device manufacturer.  
Android Auto Wireless: Bluetooth and Wi-Fi must also be activated on the smartphone.  
These technologies may not be available in all countries.  
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Information on technical requirements, compatible smartphones, certified apps and availability can be found on the Volkswagen and Android Auto websites or  
at an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.  
Connecting  
When connecting a smartphone for the first time, follow the instructions on the Infotainment system screen and the smartphone display.  
The requirements must be met in order to use Android Auto.  
1. Tap MENU  
to open the App-Connect main menu.  
Or: press APP .  
2. Tap  
Android Auto to establish the connection with the smartphone.  
Disconnecting  
1. To open the App-Connect main menu, tap Close  
in Android Auto mode.  
2. Tap  
to end the active connection.  
Special conditions  
During an active connection with Android Auto, the following conditions apply:  
An active Android Auto device can also be connected with the Infotainment system via Bluetooth (HFP profile) at the same time.  
Phone functions are possible through Android Auto. The Infotainment system phone function can also be used if the Android Auto device is connected to the  
Infotainment system via Bluetooth at the same time.  
An active Android Auto device cannot be used as a media device in the Media main menu.  
It is not possible to use the internal navigation and Android Auto navigation at the same time. The route guidance which was started last ends the previous  
active one.  
You can view information about telephone operation in the instrument cluster display.  
Depending on your Infotainment system and the navigation app used, you can view upcoming turns in the instrument cluster display.  
You can accept or decline incoming calls or end a call in progress using the buttons on the multi-function steering wheel.  
Voice control  
The “voice control” function depends on the vehicle equipment.  
1. Tap  
briefly to start the Infotainment system voice control.  
button to start voice control of the connected smartphone.  
Or: Tap and hold the  
MirrorLink®  
Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice ⇒  
and Introduction.  
Function keys  
Returns to the App-Connect main menu. Here you can end the MirrorLink connection, connect another cell phone, or select another technology.  
close apps that are open. Then tap the apps to be closed or tap the Close all function to close all open apps. Tap to display the cell phone on the Infotainment  
Tap to  
system screen.  
Open the MirrorLink settings.  
Tap to return to the MirrorLink main menu.  
Requirements  
The cell phone must support MirrorLink.  
The cell phone must be connected to the Infotainment system via a USB connection with data transfer.  
The USB cable used must be an original cable from your cell phone manufacturer.  
Depending on the cell phone in use, an appropriate Car Mode app must be installed on the device to use MirrorLink.  
Information about technical requirements, compatible cell phones, certified apps and availability can be found via the Volkswagen and MirrorLink website or  
at your authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.  
Connecting  
When connecting a cell phone for the first time, follow the instructions on the Infotainment system screen and the cell phone display.  
The requirements must be met in order to use MirrorLink.  
1. To open the App-Connect main menu, tap MENU App-Connect  
.
Or: press APP .  
2. Tap  
to connect to your cell phone.  
Disconnecting  
1. To open the App-Connect main menu, tap the APP button in MirrorLink mode.  
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