Voice assistant
The “voice assistant” function is available depending on the vehicle equipment.
1. Briefly tap
long-tap
to start the voice assistant of the Infotainment system.
to start the IDA voice assistant (Siri) of the connected iPhone.
Prerequisites
The following conditions must be fulfilled in order to use Android Auto:
The smartphone must support Android Auto.
For Android Auto Wireless, Bluetooth® must be activated on the smartphone and in the Infotainment system. In addition, the
Infotainment system must also be activated as a Wi-Fi® hotspot.
If Android Auto Wireless is not possible, the smartphone must be connected to the Infotainment system using a USB connection
with data transfer capability. Only USB connections with data transfer capability are suitable for using Android Auto.
The USB cable used should be a USB cable certified and approved by the smartphone manufacturer or one from Volkswagen
Genuine Accessories.
The availability of the technologies depends on the country and may vary.
Information on technical requirements, compatible smartphones, certified apps and availability is available on the Volkswagen
and Android Auto websites or from your authorised Volkswagen repairer.
Starting Android Auto
1. To open the App-Connect main menu, tap
in the app overview.
press APP .
2. Tap Android Auto to establish a connection with the smartphone.
Disconnecting the connection
1. To open the App-Connect main menu when in Android Auto mode, tap Close
.
2. Tap to disconnect the active connection.
Points to note
The following points apply when an Android Auto connection is active:
—An active Android Auto device can also be connected simultaneously to the Infotainment system via Bluetooth (hands-free profile,
HFP).
—Telephone functions are possible via Android Auto. If the Android Auto device is connected to the Infotainment system via Bluetooth
at the same time, the telephone function on the Infotainment system can also be used.
—An active Android Auto device cannot be used as a media device in the Media main menu.
—It is not possible to use the Android Auto navigation at the same time as the internal navigation. The last route guidance to be
started terminates the previous active route guidance.
—The instrument cluster display shows information about the telephone mode.
—Depending on the Infotainment system and navigation app you are using, turning instructions may be shown on the instrument
cluster display.
—You can accept or reject incoming calls or end a telephone call via the multifunction steering wheel.
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