Get Connectivity Guide for Volkswagen California Van Fourth Generation (2024-2025)

1. Press the function button under

Or: press PHONE to access the PHONE main menu directly.

Voice control mode menu

If the paired and connected mobile telephone has “voice control mode”, this function can be called up via the

function button under .

1. Press the function button under .

The communication channel to the mobile telephone is opened.

2. Follow the instructions on the mobile telephone.

Introduction

Comply with the instructions given in the safety section (→ General information on Infotainment system).

Some external devices can be paired with the Infotainment system using wired and wireless connections, if available

in the vehicle.

The type and number of media drives and cable and wireless connections differ by equipment package and are not

available in all countries. The connections may also be different within a model series or in special-edition models.

In the case of cable connections, use only the original device connecting cables or, if available, the factory-supplied

connecting cables for your vehicle.

If the adapter or plug on the connecting cable cannot be inserted, check the angle of insertion and the connections.

Only supported audio files are displayed. Other files are ignored (→ Media).

NOTICE

Use only suitable and undamaged connecting cables for wired connections.

● When inserting the adapter and plug of the connecting cable into the appropriate port, ensure that they are

correctly positioned and apply only light pressure. Applying too much pressure may damage both the unit

connection and the adapter or plug of the connecting cable.

● Make sure that the connecting cable is not pinched or sharply bent.

● Using unsuitable or damaged connecting cables and adapters may damage devices and cause them to

malfunction.

If a connected device is not recognised, disconnect all devices and connect the device again. If necessary,

check that the connecting cable you are using is working properly.

If a connected device malfunctions, restart the device. In some cases this will remedy the

fault.

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USB port

The USB

connection is a cable connection which can be operated only using a suitable connecting cable.

The USB

port supplies the voltage of 5 volts customary forUSB.

The type, quantity and installation locations of theUSB

ports depend on the equipment and market .

The Infotainment system only supports mass storage and audio sources in mass storage mode. Please refer to the

description of your audio source on how to activate this mode.

Audio files on an external data medium connected to theUSB

port can be played and controlled via the Infotainment system.

You can also connect remote control players, e.g. an iPhone. In this case, you can only use the connection to charge

the battery in the remote control player. You can only play music from the remote control player via the Bluetooth

interface (→ Connection – Bluetooth).

The following USB

ports may be available in the vehicle:

—USB

port : suitable for data transfer and charging.

—USB

connection

: Suitable for charging function only.

A USB

port

with data transmission is located on the front of the Infotainment system.

Connecting the external data media to the USB port

1. Reduce the volume on the Infotainment system.

2. Connect external data medium to theUSB

port.

Playback can start automatically if the data storage device contains playable files.

Check which type of USB

port is installed in your vehicle before connecting an audio source.

Do not connect or use

USB

extension cables or USB hubs.

Notes and restrictions

The number of USB

connections

and compatibility with Apple devices as well as other media players depend on the equipment.

Due to the large variety of data storage devices and the various iPod, iPad and iPhone generations available, it is not

possible to guarantee fault-free operation of all functions described here.

Depending on the Infotainment system used, external hard drives with a capacity greater than 32 GB sometimes have

to be reformatted for the FAT32 file system. You can find the necessary software and information online, for

example.

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Terminating the connection

The connected data medium must be prepared for removal before you disconnect it.

Apple devices and devices with “Media Transfer Protocol” (MTP

) can be disconnected from the system without logging off.

1. Press MEDIA.

2. Turn and press the menu control to select theSettings menu option.

3. Press the function button underMedia settings Remove safely. Press

USB.

The menu option is greyed out once the data medium has been removed successfully.

4. Remove the data medium from the Infotainment system.

Bluetooth interface

The Bluetooth interface is a wireless connection.

Bluetooth audio sources such as mobile telephones can be connected via the Bluetooth interface.

In Bluetooth audio mode, audio files from a Bluetooth audio source(e.g. mobile telephone) that is connected via

Bluetooth can be played over the vehicle loudspeakers (Bluetooth audio playback).

When the symbol is displayed in the status line, Bluetooth audio mode is active.

Bluetooth audio mode is available only if the vehicle is equipped with a factory-fitted mobile phone interface that

supports this function (→ Mobile phone interface – Bluetooth).

Bluetooth profiles

The Infotainment system is factory-fitted with a Bluetooth interface.

Only one Bluetooth device can be connected at a time.

The following Bluetooth profiles may be available in the specified or a newer version:

—HFP

1.7.

—Telephony and speakerphone.

—A2DP

1.3.

—Music playback.

—AVRCP

1.6.

—Display and operation of music playback.

—Transmission of Cover Arts.

—PBAP

1.2.

—Access to phone book and call lists.

Bluetooth audio transmission

Prerequisites

✓ The Bluetooth audio source is paired and connected with the Infotainment system – the Bluetooth interface linked

to the mobile phone interface (→ Mobile phone interface – Bluetooth).

✓ The Bluetooth audio source supports theA2DP

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Connectivity for Your Volkswagen California Van Fourth Generation (2024-2025)

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