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available in some countries.

Wi-Fi® according to IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac.

2.4 GHz and 5 GHz data transfer.

Up to eight mobile devices can be connected at the same time.

Internet connection via Wi-Fi:

Tethering via cell phone.

Hotspot for clients in the vehicle.

Apple CarPlay® via Wi-Fi.

Android Auto® via Wi-Fi.

Simpliﬁed pairing process via QR code®.

Possible data connection types

The available types of possible data connections depend on the vehicle equipment and are only available in some countries.

Mobile device: Use the Wi-Fi hotspot on a mobile device ⇒ Setting Up and Deactivating a Wi-Fi® Hotspot.

eSIM (embedded SIM): The vehicle has a control module with installed SIM card (eSIM). In order to use the Wi-Fi hotspot,

you need to purchase data plans via the In-Car Shop or via the web shop of Volkswagen's external mobile

network provider.

Requirements

Network settings

Allow Internet connection is activated in the settings menu.

Integrated data connection is activated.

Or: Data connection

App-Connect

Introduction

App-Connect makes it possible to display and control content and functions displayed on the cell phone through the

Infotainment system screen.

To do this, the cell phone must be connected to the Infotainment system via a USB interface with a data transfer function.

Some technologies can also be used with App-Connect Wireless via the Bluetooth interface and a Wi-Fi hotspot for the

Infotainment system.

The following technologies may be available:

Apple CarPlay®.

Apple CarPlay® Wireless.

Android Auto®.

Android Auto® Wireless.

The technologies listed above are operated by third parties and provided by Volkswagen. Volkswagen is not responsible if

these technologies are canceled, discontinued or deactivated during the service life of the vehicle. Apps from third-party

providers may be incompatible. It cannot be guaranteed that the apps that are offered will be able to run on all cell phones an

with all operating systems.

Which App-Connect technologies are available to you depends on the country and on the cell phone in use. 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.

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You can ﬁnd more information on the Volkswagen website.

The use of apps and the required mobile phone connection may be subject to additional charges.

WARNING

Using apps while driving can distract from trafﬁc. Driver distraction can cause serious accidents and fatal injuries.

Always drive attentively and responsibly.

WARNING

If unsuitable apps are used or apps are not used correctly, this may result in vehicle damage and accidents with serious or

even fatal injuries.

Protect the cell phone and its apps from misuse.

Volkswagen is not responsible for vehicle damage that is caused by low-quality or malfunctioning third-party apps,

inadequate programming of third-party apps, insufficient network strength, data loss, misuse of mobile devices, or malware

on data carriers, computers, tablets and cell phones.

Symbols

Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice ⇒

Introduction.

The symbol display depends on the vehicle equipment and the country.

Show further information.

Select Apple CarPlay® technology.

Select Android Auto® technology.

Connecting a cell phone with App-Connect

Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice ⇒

Introduction.

In order to use App-Connect or App-Connect Wireless, connect the cell phone with the Infotainment system in the app

overview via App-Connect. When using App-Connect Wireless, the connection is initiated via Bluetooth and then established

via the Wi-Fi hotspot of the Infotainment system.

As long as a cell phone is connected via App-Connect, no further cell phones can be used via the Infotainment system,

e.g. for phone calls via the Bluetooth phone interface.

When using Apple CarPlay, the Bluetooth connection is disconnected again when the connection via the Wi-Fi hotspot for

the Infotainment system is established. When using Android Auto, the Bluetooth connection remains active.

Connecting the cell phone via USB cable

1. For App-Connect, connect the cell phone to the Infotainment system via USB cable.

2. Allow the Infotainment system the required access. To do this, conﬁrm authorization requests on the cell phone.

App-Connect is set up.

Connecting a Cell Phone for App-Connect Wireless

1. For App-Connect Wireless, connect the cell phone with Bluetooth ⇒ Bluetooth® interface.

2. Tap

Or: tap MENU

Or: press APP.

3. Select the cell phone and your preferred technology.

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4. Allow the Infotainment system the required access. To do this, conﬁrm authorization requests on the cell phone.

App-Connect Wireless set-up is complete.

If any pop-up menus were dismissed during the connection process, App-Connect or 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.

Apple CarPlay®

Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice ⇒

Introduction.

Requirements

The following requirements must be met in order to use Apple CarPlay:

The iPhone must support Apple CarPlay.

The voice assistant (Siri) must be activated on the iPhone.

Apple CarPlay must be activated in the iPhone settings without restrictions.

For Apple CarPlay Wireless, Bluetooth® and the Infotainment system must be activated on the iPhone as a Wi-Fi®

hotspot.

If Apple CarPlay Wireless cannot be used, the iPhone must be connected to the infotainment system via a USB

connection with data transfer. Only USB ports with data transfer are suitable for use with Apple CarPlay®.

The USB cable used should be a USB cable certiﬁed and approved by Apple, e.g. the original Apple cable, or one from

the Genuine Volkswagen Accessories.

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.

Opening Apple CarPlay

1. To open the App-Connect main menu, tap App-Connect

in the app overview.

Or: press APP.

2. To start Apple CarPlay, tap

Apple CarPlay.

Disconnecting

1. Tap

in Apple CarPlay mode to open the App-Connect main menu.

2. To end the active connection, tap

The presentation of the function keys in the display may vary.

Special conditions

During an active connection with Apple CarPlay, the following conditions apply:

For an iPhone connected with the Infotainment system via Apple CarPlay, phone functions can only be accessed via

Apple CarPlay.

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.

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