Practical equipment -> Wireless charging function for Your Volkswagen Multivan SUV Sixth Generation (2015-2024)

Wireless charging function  
Fig. 1 Shelf with lining mat for the wireless charging  
function (illustration).  
The wireless charging function comes with some equipment levels and is not available in all countries.  
The wireless charging function enables wireless energy transmission by electromagnetic induction over a short  
distance for Qi-certified mobile telephones.  
The shelf with lining mat for the wireless charging function is located in the area of the centre console and is  
designed for only one Qi-certified mobile telephone.  
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In some vehicles, the lining mat has a telephone symbol which marks the centre position→ Fig. 1  
The charging capacity is 5 watts.  
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Qi standard  
The Qi standard enables wireless charging of suitable Qi-certified mobile telephones. Consult the operating manual  
for the mobile telephone to find out if it is compatible with the Qi standard. The manufacturer of the mobile  
telephone may provide further information on compatibility.  
There may be charging restrictions with mobile telephones that are not Qi-certified.  
Charging a mobile telephone wirelessly  
Prerequisite  
A suitable mobile telephone that is not larger than the marked shelf area and is Qi-certified.  
1. Remove all foreign material from the stowage compartment before charging.  
2. After removing the protective cover and any other foreign material, place the mobile telephone in the centre of  
the shelf area with the display facing upwards and so that its entire surface is flat on the area.  
The charging process will start automatically.  
3. Follow the operating manual for the mobile telephone.  
The Infotainment system will provide information about the start of the charging operation and, where applicable,  
about any foreign objects with metallic components that are detected in the stowage compartment.  
Mobile telephone is not charged  
A message about a foreign object in the stowage compartment may be displayed on the Infotainment system.  
An unfavourable position of the mobile telephone on the insert mat can impair the charging function. This can already  
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be the case in the event of small changes in position, e.g. due to vibrations.  
The position of the mobile telephone must be corrected to re-establish the correct charging function.  
1. Align the mobile telephone centrally on the charging area.  
The charging function can also be impaired by metal and above all magnetic parts of a mobile telephone or its  
protective cover.  
1. Turn the mobile telephone by around 180 ° and align on the charging area with the display still facing upwards.  
Stowage compartment cover  
Depending on equipment and country, the stowage compartment for the wireless charging function has a cover for  
the mobile telephone’s display.  
The cover can avoid distractions caused by the mobile telephone, such as incoming messages.  
1. Place the mobile telephone in the stowage compartment.  
2. Keep the cover closed when driving so that the mobile telephone display is fully covered→  
WARNING  
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Notifications on the mobile telephone display can distract the driver and increase the risk of a serious accident.  
Only ever place one suitable mobile telephone – Qi-capable where applicable – without its protective cover on  
the shelf in the stowage compartment.  
Remove any items that prevent the cover from closing.  
Keep the cover closed at all times while the vehicle is in motion.  
WARNING  
Do not place any metal objects or items with metallic components on the wireless charging pad. Metallic objects  
may become very hot. This may cause burn injuries to the skin and cause a fire.  
NOTICE  
Do not place any ID cards, credit cards etc. with magnetic strips or with a chip on the wireless charging pad. The  
data stored on the magnetic strip or chip may become unusable.  
Small torch  
A small torch may be located in the 12-volt socket in the dash panel depending on the equipment.  
1. To charge the small torch, hold the torch at the knurled wheel of the lens and insert it in the 12-volt socket.  
2. To switch the small torch on and off, turn the thumb wheel on the lens.  
When travelling, always leave the torch plugged into the 12-volt socket→ Small torch.  
WARNING  
Objects that are not secured, or are secured incorrectly, can cause serious injuries in the event of a sudden driving or  
braking manoeuvre or accident. This applies particularly if objects are struck by the airbag when activated and then  
flung through the vehicle interior. To reduce the risk of accidents, observe the following guidelines:  
When travelling, always leave the torch plugged into the 12-volt socket.  
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