Get Wired and wireless connections Guide for Volkswagen California Van Fourth Generation (2024-2025)

Introduction

Some external devices can be connected to the Infotainment system by cable and wireless connections present in the

vehicle (if installed).

The type and number of cable and wireless connections differ by equipment package and country. 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.

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 connection cable is not pinched or kinked.

● Do not use unsuitable or damaged connection cables. This could result in malfunctions and damage to the unit.

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 port allows data to be transferred and devices to be charged or permits only device charging.

USB port

Fig. 1 USB-C port in the vehicle(illustration).

The following USB

-C ports may be available in the vehicle:

Identification of a USB

port for data transfer and charging function.

Identification of a USB

port for charging function only.

Further information on the charging facilities and charging capacity is provided in this Owner’s Manual

(→ Wireless charging function).

Possible fitting locations of USB ports

The number and fitting locations of theUSB

ports are vehicle- and equipment-dependent and are not available in all countries.

—Next to the steering wheel.

—In the front passenger door.

—In the sliding doors.

—Armrest in the third seat row.

—On the interior mirror.

USB

ports on the rear seats are equipped only with a charging function.

Available data transfer functions

The following USB

data transfer functions are possible, depending on equipment.

—Mobile Apps .

—Media playback .

—Updates, e.g. navigation data (→ Navigation).

Notes and restrictions

—Use only suitableUSB

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charging cables. The USB connecting cable must be suitable for theUSB port installed in the vehicle.

—Dirty, overheated and damaged data media may become unusable. Please observe the manufacturer’s instructions.

—Quality differences in data media from different manufacturers may cause malfunctions in the media playback.

—If USB

extension cables, USB plug adapters orUSB hubs are used, this can result in malfunctions or failure of theUSB

functions.

Bluetooth interface

The Bluetooth interface is a wireless connection.

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

supports this function.

Bluetooth profiles

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

A maximum of three Bluetooth devices can be connected at the same 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.

—MAP

1.4.

—Access to SMS

and email.

—SPP

1.2.

—Serial data transfer via Bluetooth.

Starting Bluetooth audio transmission

Prerequisites

✓ The Bluetooth audio source is paired with and connected to the Infotainment system.

✓ The Bluetooth audio source supports the Bluetooth profileAdvanced Audio Distribution Profile(A2DP

).

✓ In the Bluetooth settings menu, the Bluetooth Audio (A2DP/AVRCP) function is activated.

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1. Reduce the volume on the Infotainment system.

2. Switch on Bluetooth visibility on the external Bluetooth audio source, e.g. mobile telephone.

3. Open the Media main menu.

4. Tap Source

BT audio.

5. If necessary, start playback on the Bluetooth audio source manually.

When playback on the Bluetooth audio source is stopped, the Infotainment system remains in Bluetooth audio mode.

Controlling playback

The extent to which the Bluetooth audio source can be controlled via the Infotainment system varies depending on

what Bluetooth audio source is connected.

With media players that support theAVRCP

Bluetooth profile, playback on the Bluetooth audio source can be automatically started or stopped when the unit is

switched to Bluetooth audio mode or to a different audio source. Depending on the Bluetooth audio source, it may

also be possible to display the track and change the track using the Infotainment system.

Due to the large number of possible Bluetooth audio sources, it is not possible to guarantee fault-free

operation of all described functions for all sources.

Always switch off the warning and service tones on a connected Bluetooth audio source, e.g. key tones on a

mobile telephone, to prevent interference noise and malfunctions.

With some units, the Bluetooth audio connection will be disconnected automatically if an external media

player is connected to the Infotainment system via Bluetooth and the USB

port

simultaneously.

Connecting an external audio source via Wi-Fi

The Wi-Fi

connection is a wireless connection.

In Wi-Fi

audio mode, sources connected via Wi-Fi, e.g. mobile telephones, can be used for audio transmission.

The Wi-Fi

function depends on the vehicle equipment and is available only in some countries.

Prerequisites

✓ The connected audio source has a suitable application(app) or supports UPnP

media sharing.

✓ The audio source is connected viaWi-Fi

.

Starting Wi-Fi audio transmission

1. Reduce the volume on the Infotainment system.

2. Open the Media main menu.

3. Start the UPnP

server application or suitable app for audio playback on the Wi-Fi audio source.

4. Tap and select Wi-Fi.

5. Observe the information on the further procedure on the Infotainment system screen and on theWi-Fi

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audio source screen.

The function button for selecting the audio source ( ) in the Media main menu may vary if another audio source is

already connected to the Infotainment system, e.g. via USB

, and selected.

Controlling playback

The extent to which theWi-Fi

audio source can be controlled via the Infotainment system varies depending on what Wi-Fi audio source is

connected.

Introduction

Use of the internet in the vehicle depends on the vehicle equipment and is available only in some countries.

An internet connection is required in order to use selected In-Car Apps or online functions in your vehicle. There are

two options available to you for setting up an internet connection in the vehicle: via the Wi-Fi

hotspot of a mobile device, e.g. mobile telephone, or via the vehicle’s eSIM.

You can use the Infotainment system as aWi-Fi

hotspot for eight further mobile devices . This function is dependent on the equipment level and is not available in all

vehicles.

If you want to use the

eSIM

for internet access, you must purchase data plans via the web shop of Volkswagen’s external mobile communications

partner.

If you have concluded aWe Connect contract, you do not need any other data plans of the external mobile

communications partner in order to use the mobile online services.

Opening Wi-Fi settings

1. Tap HOME

Or: tap MENU

Wi-Fi.

Changes are automatically stored when a menu is closed.

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Technical specifications for internet use

Wi-Fi

The technical specifications of theWi-Fi

in the vehicle that are described here depend on the vehicle equipment and are available only in some countries.

—Wi-Fi

in accordance with IEEE 802.11 b/g/n.

—Transfer in 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz.

—Two Wi-Fi

modes simultaneously:

—Tethering (2.4 GHz).

—2.4 GHz access point.

—Up to eight mobile devices can be connected simultaneously.

—Internet connection via Wi-Fi

:

—Tethering via mobile telephone.

—Wi-Fi

hotspot for clients in the vehicle.

—Apple CarPlay via Wi-Fi

.

—Android Auto via Wi-Fi

.

—Simplified pairing process via WPS

or Quick Response Code (QR Code).

Possible types of data connections

The potential types of data connection depend on the equipment level and are not available in all countries.

Mobile device

Use the Wi-Fi

hotspot of a mobile device, e.g. mobile telephone.

eSIM (embedded SIM)

The vehicle has a control unit with an embeddedSIM

Card (eSIM). In order to use theWi-Fi hotspot, you must purchase data plans from the In-Car Shop or from our

mobile telephone partner’s web shop.

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Setting up an internet connection

Internet connection via a mobile device

1. Activate tethering/Wi-Fi

hotspot on the mobile device, refer to the manufacturer’s operating instructions.

2. Tap HOME

Wi-Fi Wi-Fi: .

Or: tap MENU

3. Tap Wi-Fi search.

The Infotainment system searches forWi-Fi

hotspots nearby. The search operation may take a few seconds.

4. Select the Wi-Fi

network of the desired mobile device.

5. Enter the network key of the mobile device on the Infotainment system and confirm.

The Wi-Fi

connection between the mobile device and Infotainment system is now established. Further inputs may be

required on the mobile device to complete the connection.

Due to the large number of possible mobile devices, it is not possible to guarantee fault-free operation of all

functions.

The availability of the function for using the Infotainment system as aWi-

Fi

hotspot is country-dependent and may vary.

Depending on your mobile telephone tariff, additional costs(e.g. for roaming) may be charged for

downloading and using online data bundles, especially if you use these services abroad. Due to the potentially

high data volume, Volkswagen recommends using a mobile phone tariff that includes a data flat rate. For

more information contact your mobile telephone provider.

Internet connection via the eSIM in the vehicle

In order to use an internet connection via the vehicle’seSIM

, you must purchase data plans in the web shop of Volkswagen’s external mobile communications partner. If you

activated the Load in vehicle function upon registration, you can then also purchase data plans directly in the vehicle

via the Infotainment system.

Activating internet connection via the eSIM

1. Tap Home

Or: tap MENU

Data connection.

2. Activate Streaming via integrated data connection (eSIM).

The possibility of using an internet connection via the vehicle’s

eSIM

depends on the vehicle equipment and country.

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Activating and deactivating a Wi-Fi hotspot

The potential types of data connection depend on the equipment level and are not available in all countries.

Depending on equipment, some Infotainment systems can be used as aWi-Fi

hotspot in order to access the Internet. A mobile Wi-Fi hotspot can be created for externalWi-Fi devices, e.g. a

mobile telephone, if the Infotainment system can access a SIM card with data plan, e.g. an embeddedeSIM card. Up to

eight mobile devices can be connected.

Prerequisite

✓ The following is activated in theWi-Fi

settings (→ Wi-Fi hotspot): Network settings Allow internet connection.

Or: Data connection Integrated data connection.

✓ The vehicle has a control unit with an embeddedeSIM

card and data plans are available.

Configuring a Wi-Fi hotspot

You will need to enter information both on the externalWi-Fi

device and on the Infotainment system.

A Wi-Fi

connection must be established in order to set up the Wi-Fi hotspot.

1. On the start screen of the Infotainment system, tap

2. Tap and activate Use as hotspot.

Wi-Fi Infotainment system as hotspot.

Or: tap and activate Mobile hotspot.

3. Note the name and network key of theWi-Fi

hotspot in the same menu.

4. Search for the displayed name of the external Wi-Fi

device.

Or: open the Wi-Fi

settings of the external Wi-Fi device, find the name of the Wi-Fi hotspot and select by tapping it.

5. Enter the displayed network key on theWi-Fi

device and confirm.

The Wi-Fi

connection is set up. Further inputs may be required on the external Wi-Fi device to complete the connection.

6. Optional: repeat the procedure to connect furtherWi-Fi

devices.

The name and network key of theWi-

Fi

hotspot are generated automatically. You can specify the name of the hotspot and network key of the Wi-Fi hotspot

yourself afterwards.

Deactivating the Wi-Fi hotspot

1. On the start screen of the Infotainment system, tap

2. Tap and deactivate Use as hotspot.

Wi-Fi Infotainment system as hotspot.

Or: tap and deactivate Mobile hotspot.

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Quick connection

The quick connection function makes it possible to easily and quickly establish a wireless local network with

encryption. Alternatively, the function can be carried out by scanning a QR Code

in some countries.

WPS with Infotainment system as a Wi-Fi hotspot

Prerequisites

✓ The Wi-Fi

hotspot of the Infotainment system is activated.

✓ The mobile device supportsWPS

.

1. Tap HOME

Or: tap MENU

Wi-Fi.

2. Tap Quick connection with Infotainment system.

3. Activate WPS

on the mobile device to be connected.

The Wi-Fi

connection is set up. Further inputs may be required on the mobile device to complete the connection.

4. Optional: repeat the procedure to connect further mobile devices.

Only oneWPS

connection can be established at any time. If several connection attempts are started simultaneously, all connection

attempts will fail.

WPS with Infotainment system as client

Prerequisites

✓ The Wi-Fi

hotspot of the Infotainment system is deactivated.

✓ The mobile device supportsWPS

.

1. Tap HOME

Or: tap MENU

Wi-Fi.

2. Tap WPS quick connection (WPS button).

3. Activate WPS

on the mobile device.

The Wi-Fi

connection is set up. Further inputs may be required on the mobile device to complete the connection.

WPS

is not supported by all mobile devices. Establish the connection manually in this case:

1.

Set up the Infotainment system as aWi-

Fi

hotspot .

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Wired and wireless connections for Your Volkswagen California Van Fourth Generation (2024-2025)

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