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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