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. Tap App-Connect
/
in the app overview.
2. Select the desired technology, Apple CarPlay™ or Android Auto, from the pop-up menu.
3. In the cell phone's Bluetooth menu, search for the displayed device name and pair the cell phone with the Infotainment
system.
In the factory settings, the device name of the Infotainment system is “my VW” and the last four digits of the VIN.
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 used USB cable 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
2. To end the active connection, tap
The presentation of the function keys in the display may vary.
in Apple CarPlay mode to open the App-Connect main menu.
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