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

3. Connect the cell phone to the Infotainment system via a USB cable or Bluetooth.  
4. Open the App-Connect main menu if it does not open automatically.  
5. Select the cell phone and your preferred technology.  
6. Allow the Infotainment system the required access. To do this, confirm authorization requests on the cell phone.  
7. Disconnect the USB connection and re-connect with the Infotainment system using Wi-Fi or Bluetooth.  
App-Connect Wireless set-up is complete.  
Pairing is complete. The paired cell phone can now use App-Connect Wireless in the future without a USB connection.  
If any pop-up menus were dismissed during the connection process, App-Connect Wireless will not be available. In this case, Volkswagen recommends deleting the  
devices from the cell phone settings and Infotainment system and restarting the connection process.  
App-Connect Wireless may not be supported by all technologies.  
WARNING  
Using apps while driving can distract from traffic. Driver distraction can cause accidents and injuries.  
Always drive attentively and responsibly.  
Only use apps when the vehicle is stationary.  
WARNING  
If apps are used that are not suitable or that are not used correctly, this may result in vehicle damage, accidents, and serious injuries.  
Protect the cell phone and its apps from misuse.  
NOTICE  
Volkswagen is not responsible for vehicle damage that is caused by low-quality or malfunctioning apps, inadequate programming of apps, insufficient network  
strength, data loss during transmission, or misuse of cell phones.  
Apps  
Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice   
and Introduction.  
Content from Volkswagen apps and third party provider apps displayed on cell phones can be displayed on the Infotainment system screen using Volkswagen App-  
Connect.  
Apps from third-party providers may be incompatible.  
The use of apps and the required mobile phone connection may be subject to additional charges.  
Apps can be based on many different designs and can also differ depending on the vehicle and country. The content, scope, and providers of the apps may vary.  
Furthermore, some apps depend on the availability of services from third party providers.  
It cannot be guaranteed that the apps that are offered will be able to run on all cell phones and with all operating systems.  
The apps provided by Volkswagen can also be changed, canceled, deactivated, reactivated, and enhanced without notice.  
To avoid driver distraction, only certified apps can be used while driving.  
Symbols and settings for App-Connect  
Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice ⇒  
Symbols in the App-Connect menu  
and Introduction.  
The symbols present depend on the type of Infotainment system and the vehicle model.  
Show further information.  
Open the App-Connect settings menu.  
Open the App-Connect settings menu.  
Select the Apple CarPlay technology.  
Select the Android Auto technology.  
Select the MirrorLink technology.  
Setting options in the App-Connect settings menu  
The setting options depend on the integrated Infotainment system.  
Mobile devices: Open the device manager.  
Activate data transmission for VW apps: Data transmission for VW apps is activated.  
Allow MirrorLink messages to display: Messages are displayed when using MirrorLink.  
Apple CarPlay™  
Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice ⇒  
and Introduction.  
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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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