Infotainment system -> Overview and controls of the 8" version and 6.5" version for Your Volkswagen Atlas SUV First Generation (2018-2023)

WARNING  
Driving recommendations and traffic signs displayed in the navigation system may differ from the actual traffic situation.  
Traffic signs, signal systems, and traffic regulations take priority over the driving recommendations and displays in the navigation system.  
Adapt your speed and driving style to the visibility, weather, road and traffic conditions.  
Certain events, such as road closures, can considerably increase the original estimated driving time and distance to the destination, or navigation there  
may be temporarily impossible.  
NOTICE  
Radiation from cell phones that are switched on can interfere with sensitive technical and medical devices, potentially causing malfunctions or damage to the  
devices.  
Always switch off the cell phone in areas with special regulations relating to or prohibiting the use of cell phones.  
NOTICE  
Setting the volume too high and excessively loud or distorted playback can damage the speakers.  
Select the volume setting so that the speakers are not damaged.  
User information  
Refer to  
and Safety instructions.  
The Infotainment system requires a few seconds to perform a complete system start, and will not respond to inputs during that time. During the system start,  
only the Rear Assist camera can be displayed.  
The Infotainment system must start completely before all displays can appear and functions can be performed. The length of time that it takes for the system to  
start depends on the scope of functions in the Infotainment system, and it can take longer to start at low and high temperatures.  
Observe local regulations and legal requirements when using the Infotainment system and corresponding accessories, such as a headset or headphones.  
For the Infotainment system to function, it must be switched on and the vehicle must be set to the current date and time if necessary.  
A missing function key in the screen is not the result of a device error, but instead corresponds to the country-dependent equipment.  
Some Infotainment system functions can only be selected when the vehicle is stationary. In some countries, the selector lever must also be in the P or N  
position. This is not a malfunction, but rather compliance with legal regulations.  
Some countries may have restrictions regarding the use of Bluetooth® devices. Information can be obtained from the local authorities.  
If the 12 V vehicle battery has been disconnected, switch on the ignition before switching on the Infotainment system.  
Displays on the screen may vary due to differences in the settings, and the Infotainment system may function differently than described in this manual.  
The Infotainment system will switch off automatically when the engine stops and if the 12 V vehicle battery charge level is low.  
In some vehicles with a parking system, the volume of the current audio source may be automatically lowered when you shift into reverse. The volume  
reduction level can be adjusted.  
The Infotainment system contains information about the software contained in the system and the licensing terms under: Setup  
Copyright.  
If selling or loaning your vehicle, make sure that all saved data, files and settings are deleted, and that the external SD card, external audio sources and data  
carriers are removed, if necessary.  
Certain functions in the Infotainment system require an active VW Car-Net account for the vehicle and an online connection to the Internet. In order to enable  
functions to be carried out, data transfer must not be restricted.  
Overview and controls of the 8" version and 6.5" version  
Refer to ⇒  
and Safety instructions.  
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Fig. 156 Overview: display and control unit, 8" version.  
Possible sensor areas for opening main menus:  
RADIO Radio mode.  
MEDIA Media mode.  
PHONE Mobile phone interface.  
VOICE Voice control. The sensor area does not have a function in some countries.  
NAV Navigation.  
APP App-Connect. The sensor area does not have a function in some countries.  
SOUND .  
CAR .  
MENU Opens the home screen.  
Rotary knob.  
Function keys for main menus.  
Views (current view is highlighted).  
Control Center.  
Menu knob.  
Further information and tips for operating the Infotainment system are available at Operating the Infotainment system .  
Touch-sensitive fields  
1. To open a main menu, tap the corresponding sensor area, e.g. PHONE for the phone interface.  
Rotary knob  
Press to switch the Infotainment system on or off.  
Turn left to decrease the volume.  
Turn right to increase the volume.  
Function keys for main menus  
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It is not possible to configure the position of the function keys.  
1. To open a main menu, tap the corresponding function key e.g.  
for the phone interface.  
Views (current view is highlighted)  
Certain menus and functions have multiple views with different content. The current view is highlighted.  
Tap a selection to switch to a view.  
Swipe left or right on the screen to switch between views.  
Control Center  
The Control Center contains additional function keys for functions and notifications. Displayed functions can be configured Personalizing the Infotainment syste  
1. Tap the selection and swipe down to open the Control Center.  
Menu knob  
1. Turn to control the list selection.  
2. Press to confirm a selection.  
Screen (touchscreen) (without position numbers)  
You can operate the Infotainment system functions via the screen. You will find detailed explanations of the different finger movements in the digital manual for the  
Infotainment system, if available.  
1. Tap MENU  
Operation.  
Scroll bars (without position numbers)  
Certain menus and functions contain additional content above and below the content currently displayed on the screen.  
1. Tap the scroll bar and swipe down or up to display additional content.  
Gesture control (without position numbers)  
Gesture control can also be switched on. If gesture control is switched on, this is shown on the screen.  
1. Tap MENU  
Screen Hand gesture.  
Fig. 157 Overview: display and control unit, 6.5" version.  
Function keys for opening main menus:  
RADIO Radio mode.  
MEDIA Media mode.  
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MENU Opens the home screen.  
PHONE Mobile phone interface.  
APP App-Connect. The button does not have a function in some countries.  
VOICE Voice control. The button does not have a function in some countries.  
Rotary knob.  
Function keys for main menus.  
ID card slot Media drives.  
Screen (touchscreen).  
Menu knob.  
Function keys  
To open a main menu, press the corresponding function key, e.g. PHONE for the phone interface.  
To open the home screen, press MENU.  
To start voice control of the connected cell phone, press and hold VOICE .  
Rotary knob  
Press to switch the Infotainment system on or off.  
Turn left to decrease the volume.  
Turn right to increase the volume.  
Function keys for main menus  
It is not possible to configure the position of the function keys.  
1. To open a main menu, tap the corresponding function key e.g.  
for the phone interface.  
Screen (touchscreen)  
You can operate the Infotainment system functions via the screen. You will find detailed explanations of the different finger movements in the digital manual for the  
Infotainment system, if available.  
1. Tap MENU  
Operation.  
Menu knob  
1. Turn to control the list selection.  
2. Press to confirm a selection.  
Media drives  
Refer to ⇒  
and Safety instructions.  
SD card slot  
An SD card slot may be present, depending on the vehicle equipment. This is not available in all Infotainment systems or in all countries.  
Insert a compatible SD card into the SD card slot to use saved media such as audio files or media files in the Infotainment system. Supported file formats are  
displayed in the Infotainment system. Other file formats are ignored.  
Dimensions for compatible SD cards:  
32 mm x 24 mm x 2.1 mm (approx. 1 in x 0.94 in x 0.083 in)  
32 mm x 24 mm x 1.4 mm (approx. 1 in x 0.94 in x 0.055 in)  
Securely inserting an SD card  
1. Insert an SD card carefully into the SD card slot with the angled corner inserted first and the contact surfaces facing down until you feel it click into place.  
If the SD card cannot be inserted, check whether the SD card is compatible and ensure you are inserting it in the correct position.  
NOTICE  
Forcing the SD card into the slot, using an SD card with incorrect dimensions or using an SD card adapter can result in damage to the SD card slot, the SD card  
or both.  
Inserting other objects such as SIM cards into the SD card slot can result in damage to the object, the SD card slot or both.  
Do not use force when inserting SD cards.  
Note the dimensions for compatible SD cards.  
Do not use an SD card adapter.  
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