Practical equipment -> Wireless Cell Phone Charging for Your Volkswagen Jetta 4 Door Seventh Generation (2019-2025)

Fig. 129 In the center console: breathable liner pad for wireless charging function (general example).  
Liner mat with telephone symbol.  
The wireless charging function depends on the vehicle equipment and is not available in all countries.  
Wireless charging enables wireless energy transfer through electromagnetic induction over a short distance for cell phones  
that are Qi-certified.  
The liner pad with a rear shelf for the wireless charging function is located in the area of the center console and is designed fo  
only one Qi-certified cell phone at a time fig. 129.  
On some vehicles, the liner pad has a telephone symbol indicating the center position fig. 129.  
The charging capacity is 15 W.  
If the vehicle interior is cooled by the air conditioner, cool air is directed into the storage compartment, depending on the  
vehicle equipment.  
Qi Standard  
The Qi standard enables wireless charging of suitable Qi-certified cell phones. To nd out whether a cell phone supports the Q  
standard, see the cell phone operating instructions. An overview of Qi-certified cell phones can be viewed under the following  
external link of the Wireless Power Consortium, Inc:  
Volkswagen AG assumes no liability for the completeness and accuracy of this list. The manufacturer of the cell phone may  
provide additional information regarding compatibility.  
Cell phones that are not Qi-certified may be subject to limitations with regard to wireless charging.  
The Qi symbol  
is displayed in the Infotainment system to indicate the status of wireless charging.  
Wireless Cell Phone Charging  
Requirements  
A suitable cell phone that is no larger than the designated rear shelf and is Qi-certified.  
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1. Remove any foreign objects from the storage compartment prior to charging   
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2. Remove the protective case of the cell phone and any other foreign objects (if present), then place the cell phone flat  
against the rear shelf with the display facing upward.  
The charging process starts automatically.  
3. Refer to the operating instructions for the cell phone.  
The Infotainment system informs you when the charging process is starting and, if applicable, if there are any foreign objects  
with metal components in the storage compartment.  
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the charging function can be deactivated manually in the Infotainment system.  
Meaning of the Qi symbols  
The white Qi symbol indicates that the cell phone is charging.  
possible.  
The red Qi symbol indicates that wireless charging is no  
Tap the Qi symbol for an explanation of the status and, if necessary, to switch on wireless charging.  
WARNING  
Metal objects on the shelf can become very hot. This may cause burns or fires.  
Do not place metal objects or objects with metal components on the wireless charging shelf.  
Remove any foreign objects immediately.  
NOTICE  
If cards or other objects with magnetic strips or with chips are placed on the rear shelf for wireless charging, the data  
stored on these may be damaged.  
Do not place any ID cards, debit cards or credit cards with magnetic strips or chips on the wireless charging shelf.  
The cell phone can become hot during cordless charging. Keep the vents clean as they improve the air supply around the  
cell phone fig. 129.  
Troubleshooting  
Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice   
and Introduction.  
Cell phone is not Charging  
A message regarding a foreign object in the storage compartment may be displayed in the Infotainment system.  
If the cell phone is in an unfavorable position on the liner mat, this can impair the charging function. This can be caused by  
changes in position – even small shifts that may occur as a result of vibrations, for example.  
The position of the cell phone must be corrected in order to restore correct charging function.  
1. Align the cell phone centrally on the charging surface.  
The charging function can also be impaired by metallic parts – in particular, magnetic parts of a cell phone or its protective  
case.  
1. Rotate the mobile phone approx. 180° with the display still facing upward on the charging surface.  
If cards or other objects with magnetic strips or with chips are placed on the liner pad for wireless charging, the data saved on  
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these may be damaged.  
Depending on the model, an error message with the red Qi symbol can be displayed in the Infotainment system. In these  
conditions, it is not possible to use the cordless charging function.  
1. Remove IDs, bank cards and credit cards with magnetic strips or with a chip from the liner pad. The error message is  
automatically closed.  
You can then charge the cell phone again with the wireless charging function.  
If the cell phone on the liner pad becomes too hot, it may switch off for safety reasons. In these conditions, it is not  
possible to use the cordless charging function.  
1. Take the cell phone off the liner pad and allow it to cool in another storage compartment. You can then charge it again wit  
the wireless charging function.  
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