Infotainment system -> Personalizing the Infotainment system for Your Volkswagen Atlas SUV First Generation (2018-2023)

If the Infotainment system cannot read the data on an SD card, a corresponding message will be displayed on the screen.  
An SD card with navigation data cannot be used as a storage medium for other files. Any saved files will not be recognized by the Infotainment system.  
Operating the Infotainment system  
Refer to  
and Safety instructions.  
Opening the digital manual of the Infotainment system (if available)  
Further information and tips on operation can be found in the digital manual for the Infotainment system.  
1. Tap HOME  
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Switching the Infotainment system on and off  
The Infotainment system starts up when the ignition is switched on, unless it was previously switched off manually.  
The Infotainment system starts at the volume that was last set, as long as this does not exceed the preset maximum switch-on volume.  
Vehicles with ignition lock: The Infotainment system switches off automatically if the vehicle key is removed from the ignition lock.  
Vehicles with starter button: If the driver door is opened while the ignition is not active, the Infotainment system switches off automatically.  
If you switch on the Infotainment system manually while the ignition is not active, it will switch off automatically after approximately 30 minutes without user  
input.  
Opening the home screen  
1. Tap MENUOverview and controls of the 8" version and 6.5" version .  
Main menus on the home screen  
The following main menus may be shown as function keys on the home screen:  
Ambient lighting, ambient light Interior/reading lights, ambient lighting.  
App-Connect App-Connect.  
Help: Here, you can find additional information about Infotainment system functions and operation,  
Climate control Heating and air conditioning system . or Sound System and sound settings. Media Media mode.  
Setup System and sound settings. Telephone Mobile phone interface.  
Apps.  
Driver assistance Driver  
assistance systems.  
e.g. the quick guide .  
Vehicle Driver information.  
Navigation Navigation.  
Radio Radio mode.  
Legal.  
Configuring the home screen  
In the display and control unit, you can configure the arrangement of the function keys, views and displays on the home screen or have them positioned by means  
of factory-supplied layout templates. The home screen cannot be configured in all available Infotainment systems.  
1. Tap the function key and hold until the function key is highlighted.  
2. Move the function key to the preferred position and release it.  
Scrolling through lists, switching titles  
Select your desired function, setting or track via the touchscreen or the control knob.  
Moving objects, adjusting volume  
To adjust settings, e.g. those using sliders, or move areas of a menu around, move the objects around on the screen.  
Personalize function keys and views depending on the vehicle equipment Personalizing the Infotainment system.  
Zooming in or out of pictures and maps shown on the screen  
Recommendation: Use thumb and index finger.  
1. Tap and hold the screen with two fingers at the same time.  
To zoom in on the pictures and maps shown, slowly move your fingers apart.  
To zoom out of the pictures and maps shown, slowly move your fingers together.  
Personalizing the Infotainment system  
Refer to ⇒  
and Safety instructions.  
Depending on the vehicle equipment,  
you can personalize the Infotainment  
system to access your favorite and  
frequently used functions quicker.  
The Infotainment system views contain tiles for accessing additional menus and functions.  
Adjusting tiles  
Adjust the tiles and displayed tile functions in the Infotainment system views to manage the Infotainment system as you wish.  
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1. Tap and hold tiles until an additional window appears.  
2. Tap the desired function in the additional window Operating the Infotainment system. Various functions are available depending on the size of the tile.  
Or: to return to View, tap any free area of the screen.  
There are always at least two views available. They cannot be removed. Depending on the vehicle equipment, you can add two further views. A maximum of  
four views can be displayed.  
For some tiles, more functions are available than can be seen initially in the additional window. To see all the functions, swipe up or down in the additional  
window.  
Adjusting the Control Center  
Personalize the Infotainment system Control Center to access your favorite and frequently used functions quicker.  
1. Tap and hold the function until an additional window appears.  
2. Tap the desired function in the additional window and hold until the function is highlighted.  
3. Move the function to the preferred position and release it.  
The active function is automatically removed from the Control Center and added to the additional window.  
For the Control Center, more functions are available than can be seen initially in the additional window. Swipe to the left or right in the additional window to  
see all the functions.  
Opening personalization tips (if available)  
Further information and tips on personalization can be found in the digital manual for the Infotainment system.  
1. Tap HOME  
Adjustment.  
System and sound settings  
Refer to ⇒  
and Safety instructions.  
Changing settings  
The meanings of the following symbols apply to all system and sound settings.  
Changes will be automatically applied when the menu is closed.  
or  
The setting is selected and activated or switched on.  
or  
The setting is not selected and deactivated or switched off.  
or  
Open the  
drop-down list. Increase the set value. Reduce the set value. Go back stepwise. Go forward stepwise.  
set value.  
Use the slide control to continuously change the  
System settings  
The system settings may include the following functions, information, and setting options:  
Screen.  
Time and date.  
Language.  
Additional keyboard languages.  
Units.  
Voice control.  
Wi-Fi.  
Data connection.  
Manage mobile devices.  
Restore factory settings.  
System information.  
Copyright.  
Configuration assistant.  
Opening system settings  
1. Tap HOME Setup.  
Or: Tap MENU Setup.  
Sound settings  
The sound settings may include information and setting options for equalizer, position, volume and setup.  
Opening sound settings  
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