Prerequisites
The following conditions must be fulfilled 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 any restrictions.
For Apple CarPlay Wireless, Bluetooth® and the Infotainment system as a Wi-Fi® hotspot must be activated on the iPhone.
If Apple CarPlay Wireless is not possible, the iPhone must be connected to the Infotainment system via a USB connection with data
transfer capability. Only USB ports with data transfer capability are suitable for using Apple CarPlay®.
The USB cable used should be an Apple-certified, approved USB cable, e.g. the original Apple cable or one from Volkswagen Genuine
Accessories.
The availability of the technologies depends on the country and may vary.
Information on technical requirements, compatible iPhones, certified apps and availability is available on the Volkswagen and
Apple CarPlay websites or from your authorised Volkswagen repairer.
Opening Apple CarPlay
1. To open the App-Connect main menu, tap App-Connect in the app overview.
press APP .
2. To launch Apple CarPlay, tap Apple CarPlay.
Disconnecting the connection
1. To open the App-Connect main menu when in Apple CarPlay mode, tap
2. Tap or to disconnect the active connection.
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How the function buttons are displayed on the screen may vary.
Points to note
Please note the following points during an active Apple CarPlay connection:
—Telephone functions are possible only via Apple CarPlay for the iPhone that is connected to the Infotainment system via
Apple CarPlay.
—The connected iPhone cannot be used as a media device in the Media main menu.
—It is not possible to use the Apple CarPlay navigation at the same time as the internal navigation. The last route guidance to be
started terminates the previous active route guidance.
—Depending on the Infotainment system, the instrument cluster display may show information about 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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