Get Infotainment system -> Media mode Guide for Volkswagen Passat SUV Eight Generation (2014-2023)

Station name

If RDS is available, station names will be displayed in the RADIO

menu and in the FM station list.

FM radio stations can temporarily or permanently broadcast differing content under one name (such as Radio 3) on frequencies that vary by region.

Automatic station tracking

Automatic station tracking is not available in all countries.

Automatic station tracking generally ensures that the system will switch to the frequency with the best reception for the selected station while you are driving.

However, this may cause a regional station to be interrupted.

The automatic frequency switch (alternative frequency) and automatic station tracking can be deactivated in the FM settings.

Disabling station name scrolling (FM)

Some radio stations broadcast a very long name, which is displayed as scrolling text on the screen.

1. To disable the scrolling text for a radio station and to display only the text currently shown, tap and hold the station name until an audible signal sounds.

Station names that have had the scrolling text disabled are displayed with a period at the left and right of the station name.

The non-scrolling text applies to all station preset buttons where this station is stored.

Media mode

Introduction

The term “audio sources” is used in general for data carriers that may contain ﬁles, such as music tracks, audio books, and other audio ﬁles. These can be played

back via media drives and wired or wireless connections to the Infotainment system.

The wired and wireless connections that are available depend on the country and the device.

Volkswagen is not responsible for damaged or lost files on audio sources and data carriers.

The owner of the audio sources and data carriers is responsible for the information that is transmitted.

Restrictions and instructions for data carriers

Dirty, overheated or damaged data carriers are not to be used. Read and heed the information provided by the manufacturer.

Difference in quality between data carriers from different manufacturers can cause problems with media playback.

Wrong conﬁguration of data carriers can lead to the data carriers being unreadable.

The storage volume, condition (copy and delete processes), ﬁle system, folder structure and the amount of saved data can increase the time taken to read data

carriers.

Playlists only deﬁne the order of play and refer to the saved location of the media ﬁles within the folder structure. No media ﬁles are saved in playlists. To play a

playlist, the media ﬁles must be present in the data storage device memory location, to which the playlist refers.

Equipment features and media symbols

Refer to ⇒

and Safety instructions.

Tracks, folders, and playlists can also be marked by turning the menu knob and accessed and opened by pushing it.

Audio, media, connectivity:

Media playback and media control via Bluetooth.

Audio playback in these formats:

AAC.

ALAC.

AVI.

FLAC.

MP3.

MP4.

WMA.

Cross-device playlists.

Cross-source media database:

Data from all media sources connected to the Infotainment system are stored in a media database.

Media search.

Symbols for media sources

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Tap My media or Sources and select as a media source. Connected USB devices may be selected under My media or Sources.

Select a device connected via Bluetooth® as a media source.

Select an SD card as a media source.

Select external audio source connected to AUX-IN jack.

Select CD drive.

Select external data media on USB.

Select internal hard drive (SSD).

Connecting to an external audio source via Wi-Fi.

General symbols for media operation

Start replay.

Pause replay.

Go to the previous track.

Tap once briefly: returns to the start of the current track.

Tap twice in a row : skips to the start of the previous track. From the ﬁrst track, it will switch to the last track on the data carrier that is playing.

Press and hold: rewinds.

Skip to the next track.

Tap once briefly: Skip to the next track. From the last track, it will switch to the first track on the data carrier that is playing.

Press and hold: fast forwards.

Repeats the current track.

Repeats all tracks.

Activate random playback.

All tracks in the same folder level as the track currently playing will be included. If

menu, subfolders are also included.

Mix/Repeat incl. subfolders is activated in the Media settings

Search current media source (list view).

Go back one folder level in the media source.

Go up one folder level. In the folder view, the

button allows you to select another audio source.

Close list view.

Display favorites list.

Finds similar tracks in the music database.

Opens the settings menu.

Symbols for categories and groups of media ﬁles (depending on the country and vehicle equipment)

Music tracks.

Playlists.

Albums.

Artists.

Genres.

Podcasts.

Audiobooks.

Videos.

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Selecting and playing a media source

Refer to ⇒

and Safety instructions.

A media source must be connected before media data can be played back.

There must be an internet connection to use streaming services.

1. Connect the external media source (to playback from an external media source).

2. Select the connected media source to be used for playback.

Switching on media mode

1. With the device switched on, press the MEDIA button once.

Or: tap the MENU sensor area and select MEDIA

Media mode switches on. If the last played media source is still available, this source will automatically resume playing.

Selecting a media source

1. In the MEDIA main menu, tap MEDIA

, My media or Sources to open the menu or to scroll through the available media sources one at a time.

The media sources that can be selected will be displayed on the screen. Media sources cannot be selected in some operating situations, for example while the

device is reading a media source.

Or: tap the

function key and select your preferred media source. If a media source is connected and selected, the function key will have a symbol

displayed with it.

The media source which is currently playing is displayed on the screen. Media sources cannot be selected in some operating situations, for example while the

device is reading a media source.

Media sources that are currently not available are displayed in gray (inactive) in the pop-up window. If no media source is available for selection, this is indicated in

the main menu.

If a media source that was previously playing is selected again, the playback continues at the location that was last playing.

Selecting a track from the track list

1. In the MEDIA main menu, tap the

function key.

Or: press LIST .

Or: Turn the menu knob.

2. Browse the track list and tap the desired track.

Or: Brieﬂy press the control knob.

If track information is available, the track number, name (audio CD), and ﬁle names (MP3) are displayed instead of Track + No.. The source may not support the

track list.

Searching the folder structure (if available)

All media ﬁles of USB devices are ﬁltered by category (e.g. album, artist, track). This category view is always displayed in My Media or Sources. The classic folder

structure of the individual USB data media can also be found under My Media or Sources.

1. Display the folder structure.

The folder structure of the selected media source is displayed. If My Media or Sources is selected, the categories (music, videos, playlists) and connected

media sources are displayed.

2. Searching the folder structure for a desired track.

Or: to start the full-text search, tap

. The input line is displayed.

3. Enter the name of the desired track. The list of the found tracks updates automatically during input.

4. Tap the desired track.

When playback starts, if the selection is located in a folder on a media source, all of the media ﬁles located in the folder will be added for playback.

If a playlist is played back, all available tracks on the playlist will be added for playback.

5. Close the selection with

Closing the folder and track list

1. Tap again.

Or: press the LIST button.

Or: tap

Or: press the MEDIA button.

The track list closes automatically if you do not execute any function for more than a minute.

Skipping through tracks

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You can skip through the tracks one-by-one on the media source that is currently playing.

1. Press the or button.

Or: brieﬂy tap the function key next to the display for your preferred media source to select it.

You cannot switch to a playlist using the arrow buttons. You must manually select a playlist from the track selection menu.

⁵⁾The Wi-Fi function may not be available in all countries.

Images

Refer to ⇒

and Safety instructions.

In the IMAGES

menu, image ﬁles can be displayed individually or in a slideshow.

Image ﬁles must be saved in a supported image format on a compatible data carrier.

Supported Image Formats:

BMP (.bmp) up to 4 megapixels

GIF (.gif) up to 4 megapixels

JPEG (.jpg, .jpeg) up to 64 megapixels (progressive mode up to 4 megapixels)

PNG (.png) up to 4 megapixels

Opening the Images menu

1. MENU IMAGES

2. To select the preferred source where the image ﬁles are stored, tap the Source

Rotates the screen view 90 degrees counterclockwise.

function key.

Rotates the screen view 90 degrees clockwise (depending on the vehicle equipment).

Resets the image view.

Opens the list view of the image files.

Switches to the previous image.

Switches to the next image.

Stops slideshow playback. The

Resumes slideshow playback. The

Opens the settings menu.

function button changes to

Video and DVD mode

Refer to ⇒

and Safety instructions.

The Infotainment system can play videos in addition to music.

In Video mode, the Infotainment system display can play a video from a data carrier, from the internal data storage or from a streaming service. When doing so, the

video sound is played through the vehicle speakers.

The video image is only displayed when the vehicle is stationary. The Infotainment system display will be switched off when the vehicle is moving. The video sound

will continue to be played.

A stable Internet connection is required for playback via a streaming service. There may be costs associated with your mobile network provider for doing so.

Starting video mode

1. Connect your mass storage device to the USB port.

It may take a few seconds to read the data.

The video image will only be displayed on the Infotainment system screen when the vehicle is stationary. When the vehicle is moving, the display will be

switched off but the sound will still be available.

Starting DVD operation

Depending on the equipment and the vehicle, a DVD drive may be present.

1. Insert a compatible DVD in the DVD drive.

It may take several seconds to read the DVD data.

The creator of the DVD is responsible for the appearance of the DVD film menu and the menu items offered there, and also for the different behavior of

individual films with identical operation.

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Video DVDs you have recorded yourself may not play or their function may be limited.

DVD region codes

DVD compatibility is often deﬁned by “regional codes” which limit the video playback to certain regions (for example, USA and Canada). Such DVDs can only be

played in devices that are coded for this region.

The DVD drive in the device is conﬁgured to read the regional code that is used in the country where the vehicle was delivered.

Navigation

Introduction

The current vehicle position is determined by a global satellite system. All measured values and possible trafﬁc reports are compared with the available map

material to enable optimum navigation to your destination.

Audible navigation aids and graphic representations lead you to your destination.Audible navigation aidsAcoustic navigation announcements and graphic displays

lead you to your destination.

Depending on the country, it may not be possible to select some Infotainment system functions on the screen when driving above a certain speed. This is not a

malfunction, but rather compliance with legal regulations.

WARNING

Only adjust settings, enter destinations, or change navigation information when the vehicle is stationary.

WARNING

Driving recommendations and trafﬁc signs displayed in the navigation system may differ from the actual trafﬁc situation.

Trafﬁc signs, signal systems, and trafﬁc regulations take priority over the driving recommendations and displays in the navigation system.

Always adjust your speed and driving style to road, trafﬁc, weather, and visibility conditions.

Certain events, such as road closures, can considerably increase the original estimated driving time and distance to the destination, or navigation there

may be temporarily impossible.

If a turn was missed during route guidance and it is not possible to turn around, continue driving until the navigation system offers an alternative route.

The quality of the driving directions provided by the Infotainment system depends on the available navigation data and any reported traffic incidents.

Voice guidance

Navigation messages are acoustic driving directions for the current route.

The type and frequency of navigation messages depends on the driving situation, like the start of the route guidance, whether you are driving on a highway or

roundabout, and your settings.

If the destination cannot be reached exactly, for example, because it isn't in a digitized area, there will be a navigation announcement that the “Destination area” ha

been reached. Messages about the direction and distance to your destination will also be displayed on the screen.

During dynamic route guidance, reported trafﬁc incidents on the route are announced. There will be another announcement if the route is recalculated due to a

trafﬁc incident.

You can adjust the volume during a trafﬁc announcement. All other navigation announcements will then play at that volume.

Navigation messages will not be given if the Infotainment system is muted.

Navigation restrictions

If the Infotainment system cannot receive data from GPS satellites, for example in a tunnel or in an underground garage, navigation will still be possible using the

vehicle's sensors.

In areas that are not digitized or only partially digitized in the Infotainment system memory, the Infotainment system will still try to provide route guidance.

If navigation data is missing or incomplete, the vehicle position may not be determined accurately. This may result in navigation that is not as accurate as usual.

Routing is subject to ongoing changes, like new streets, construction zones, road closures, or changes to street names or house numbers. Using outdated

navigation data can lead to errors or uncertainty when using route guidance.

Equipment and symbols of the navigation system

Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice ⇒

and Safety instructions.

Requirements and restrictions

Some symbols and function buttons can only be seen during active route guidance and are not available in every country. Inactive symbols and function

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Infotainment system -> Media mode for Your Volkswagen Passat SUV Eight Generation (2014-2023)

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