Get 7 Infotainment Guide for Volkswagen T Cross SUV First Generation (2018-2025)

— To reset the speed limit, confirm the stored value.

7″ Infotainment

If the journey is interrupted for more than 2 hours,

the set limit is deactivated, but the set value re-

mains stored.

Infotainment overview

Vehicle status

Display

Applies to 10″ Infotainment:

The vehicle status is displayed in the following menu

in the infotainment system:

— Tap on

.

— Select the vehicle status menu item screen by

moving your finger sideways.

— Select the menu item for the vehicle state.

The following information is displayed:

— Vehicle condition warnings

A

B

C

Touchscreen

USB-connection

Microphone

— Display of information on the status of the

START-STOPP system

NOTICE

Danger of screen damage!

The Infotainment screen is operated by touching

it lightly with your finger.

·

Functionality

In the event of a system fault, messages regarding

the fault in question are displayed on the instrument

cluster display when the ignition is switched on.

System

Messages in relation to faults can also be displayed

in the Infotainment.

Restriction

For safety reasons, operation of some Infotainment

functions while driving is not possible or is restric-

ted.

The warning messages will continue to be dis-

played until the malfunctions have been rem-

edied. After the first display of the message, only

the indicator lights (Hazard) or (Warning) are

displayed.

The Infotainment system indicates this by means of

a message in the screen.

Basic settings

Setting basic functions

The following Infotainment functions are set by tap-

ping on

General:

—

Language

Set Date

Factory Reset

Set sound

The Infotainment sound is set in the menu

Audio.

Vehicle status

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The following menu items can be set:

Settings

—

Bal. & Fader

The following basic screen functions are set in the

Equalizer

menu

.

Display

:

SDVC (Speed dependent volume control)

—

Brightness

Display Clock

Volume

System update

Radio

We recommend you have the system updated by

a specialist garage..

Overview

The software update ensures optimum operation of

Infotainment e.g. compatibility with new phones.

Display menu

— Tap on

.

Determine system version

—

General System Info

.

Analog Radio

Screen

Overview

A

B

C

D

Select frequency range

Station buttons for stations

List of available stations

Manual station search

Settings

List of available stations

A

Bar with functional surfaces

—

List

.

If no list of available channels is displayed, tap

on to refresh the channel list.

Operation

NOTICE

Danger of screen damage!

The Infotainment screen is operated by touching

it lightly with your finger.

·

In principle, operation by touch is identical to the

operation of a mobile phone.

Played station

Station stored on the presets

A traffic radio station is set

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Updating the channel list

Settings

Overwrite station key for station with the currently

heard station

— Hold a finger on the desired station key for sta-

tions to be overwritten until the station is stored.

Switch RDS on / off

The menu item is only available for some countries.

Operation

Select station

—

Radio RDS

.

Switch on/switch off traffic reception (TP) for FM

stations

The menu item is only available for some countries.

—

Radio Traffic Announcements

.

Switch on/switch off automatic frequency change

(AF)

The menu item is only available for some countries.

When the function is switched on and the signal of

the FM station currently being listened to is weak,

Infotainment automatically sets the same station to

a different frequency with a better signal.

A

B

List of available stations

Station buttons for stations

Settings

—

Radio Switch to AF

.

— Tap or at the top of the screen.

Or:

Media

— Tap on a station on a station key.

Find stations manually

What you should be mindful of

— In the Radio menu, tap on Tune

.

— Do not save any important data or that which has

not been backed up on the connected audio sour-

ces. Volkswagen assumes no responsibility for

lost or damaged files or connected audio sources.

— For sequential search, tap on or

Or:

.

— Hold down the scroll mark on the frequency range

scale and move it to the desired value.

— When changing or connecting an audio source,

this may cause sudden changes in volume. Re-

duce the volume before changing or connecting

an audio source.

Restriction

— When connecting an audio source, the source in-

formation messages can be displayed. These mes-

sages must be observed and, if necessary, con-

firmed.

— Car parks, tunnels, tall buildings or mountains can

restrict radio reception.

— Volkswagen does not accept any responsibility for

the availability, correct functioning and broadcast

information of the RDS service.

— The national copyright laws that apply in your

country must be observed.

Overview

Settings

Display menu

Depending on the source on which the file to be

played is stored, or tap on or

Store the current station to a preset button for sta-

tions

.

— Hold a finger at the desired station key for sta-

tions until the station is stored.

If the BT Audio or USB menu is not displayed,

check that the unit is connected.

Media

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Movement within the title is also possible by drag-

ging the finger over the timeline.

Advanced operation

Turn on / off repeat playback of the current

track

Turn on / off repeat playback of the current

album / folder

Turn on / off random playback of the current

album / folder

A

Source

Multimedia database

Restriction

Settings

The availability of some media operation functions is

dependent on the connected source and the soft-

ware being used.

Player controls

Operation - Basics

A

Album image / symbol of the connected source

Tap: start playback

Tap: pause

Within 3 seconds of starting playback, tap: play

the previous song

After 3 seconds from the start of playback, tap: to

play the current title from the beginning

Hold: fast rewind within the title

Tap: play the next song

Hold: fast forward within the title

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Supported sources and files

Supported sources

Source

Interface

Type

Specification

File system

USB stick

HDD

VFAT

FAT16

FAT32

exFAT

MSC

(without special software)

USB devices that support the

USB Mass Storage protocol

Devices running the iOS oper-

ating system and iAP2 protocol

Bluetooth® protocols

USB 1.x; 2.x, 3.x

or higher with USB

USB 2.x support

USB

Apple

-

HFS+

-

Bluetooth® player

Bluetooth®

A2DP and AVRCP (1.0 - 1.6)

The Apple-iAP1 protocol is not supported by

Infotainment.

Compatibility of mobile devices

It is possible to check the Volkswagenweb pages to

see if Infotainment is compatible with the selected

mobile device being tested. This check is carried out

by using the following reference or by reading the

QR code:

All information given is incidental and is for informa-

tion purposes.

The company Volkswagen cannot guarantee full

functionality and compatibility, e.g. due to software

update of infotainment and mobile devices.

https://www.volkswagen.co.in/en/footer/soft-

ware-compatibility.html

Supported audio files

Codec type

File extension

MPEG 1 Layer 3

MPEG 2 Layer 3

mp3

MPEG 2.5 Layer 3

Windows Media Audio 9 and 9.1

Windows Media Audio 9.2

Windows Media Audio 10

WAV

wma

wav

-

Bluetooth A2DP

For files in MP4 format, only the soundtrack

playback is carried out.

Codec type

File extension

M3U8

PLS

WPL

ASX

m3u8

pls

wpl

asx

Files that are protected by DRM and iTunes® tech-

nology cannot be played back by Infotainment.

Supported playlists

Codec type

File extension

M3U

m3u

Media

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All information given is incidental and is for informa-

tion purposes.

Mobile device management

The company Volkswagen cannot guarantee full

functionality and compatibility, e.g. due to software

update of infotainment and mobile devices.

Overview

With the aid of mobile device management, the de-

vices can be connected, disconnected and ex-

changed with each other.

Bluetooth® compatibility of mobile devices

Due to the large number of mobile devices, it is not

possible to guarantee full Bluetooth®compatibility

with infotainment. Die Bluetooth® compatibility de-

pends on the Bluetooth® version and the implemen-

tation of the Bluetooth® protocols on the part of the

manufacturer of the mobile device.

Display mobile device management

—

Bluetooth Paired Device

.

Applications in mobile devices

Applications can be installed in external devices

making it possible to display additional information

on the Infotainment screen or to operate Infotain-

ment.

Due to the variety of applications as well as their on-

going development, the available applications may

not work in all external devices. Volkswagen as-

sumes no liability for their proper function.

A

Available devices

The device enables a connection via the Blue-

tooth®-“Freisprechprofil”

The range of available applications and their func-

tionality is dependent on the Infotainment model,

vehicle and region.

The device is connected via the Bluetooth®-

“Freisprechprofil”

Information about Volkswagenapplications

For detailed information about Volkswagen applica-

tions, refer to the Volkswagen internet pages.

The device enables a connection via the Blue-

tooth® audio profile

The device is connected via the Bluetooth®

audio profile

Connection set-up

Limitations of mobile devices and

applications

Connect a mobile device to Infotainment

— Find available Bluetooth® devices in the mobile

device.

Function availability

— Select the Infotainment Bluetooth® unit.

The availability of some of the functions described in

this Owner's Manual depends on the type of mobile

device and the applications installed in it.

The name of the unit can be found in menu

Bluetooth HU name

.

Connect Infotainment to a mobile device

Compatibility of mobile devices

—

Bluetooth Add Device Start Scan

.

It is possible to check the Volkswagenweb pages to

see if Infotainment is compatible with the selected

mobile device being tested. This check is carried out

by using the following reference or by reading the

QR code:

SmartLink connection

Infotainment provides the ability to connect Smar-

tLink to compatible mobile devices using the follow-

ing connection types:

https://www.volkswagen.co.in/en/footer/soft-

ware-compatibility.html

Android Auto

Apple CarPlay

Mobile devices can be connected to the Infotain-

ment via a USB cable.

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7″ Infotainment

— Connect the mobile device to the Infotainment

using a USB cable.

List of telephone contacts

The list of telephone contacts is imported from the

connected telephone.

— Tap the icon of the supported connection.

— To display the contact list in the phone menu, tap

on Contacts

.

— To Search within the list and enter the search

details.

Telephone

— To connect to a contact, tap on the desired con-

tact.

Overview

If a contact has multiple telephone numbers, select

the telephone number from the displayed list.

Display menu

— Tap on

.

— To display the details for a contact, tap

.

If the menu Telephone is not displayed, check

whether the mobile device is connected.

Telephone conversation

Depending on the context of the telephone conver-

sation, the following functions can be selected:

Connect to the phone number

End call

Hold a call

Switching calls

Switching the call tone from the speakers to

the telephone

/

Switch the microphone off / on

Display numeric keypad

A

Contact list

Conference call

The conference call is a joint telephone conversation

with at least three participants.

Display of a telephone number

Display of multiple phone numbers of the contact

— Make the next call during an ongoing conversa-

tion/conference.

Or:

Conditions for connecting a tele-

phone with Infotainment

— Answer a new incoming call.

During an ongoing conference call, the following

functions can be selected depending on the context:

✓

The phone's Bluetooth® is switched on.

Hold a call - leave the conference temporarily

(the conference continues in your absence)

✓

Visibility of the Infotainment is switched on.

Switching on the visibility of the Infotainment is

End conference call

done in the menu

Bluetooth BT Visibility.

Switching the call tone from the speakers to

the telephone

✓

The telephone is within signal range of the Info-

tainment's Bluetooth® unit.

/

Switch the microphone off / on

Display numeric keypad

Add a further call

The telephone is compatible with Infotainment.

Bringing conversations together in a confer-

ence

Telephone operation

Disconnect a call from the conference

Enter telephone number

— In the Telephone menu, tap on Dialpad

.

— Enter the telephone number using the numeric

keypad that is displayed.

Telephone

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— Android Auto

— Apple CarPlay

Settings for Infotainment tele-

phone functions

Connect the telephone to Infotainment

Overview of the SmartLinkconnec-

tion

— Find available Bluetooth® devices on the phone.

— Select the Infotainment Bluetooth® unit.

The name of the unit can be found in menu

Menu SmartLink

Bluetooth HU name

.

— Tap on

Or:

.

— Confirm the PIN; enter it if necessary and then

confirm.

— Tap on

.

Connecting Infotainment to a phone

If the SmartLink menu is not displayed, check

whether the mobile device is connected.

—

Bluetooth Add Device Start Scan

.

Import telephone contacts

Android Auto

After connecting the phone to the Infotainment, the

import of the phone contacts into the Infotainment

memory starts.

Infotainment can import up to 1000 telephone con-

tacts together with contact pictures. Each contact

can include max. 5 telephone numbers.

Depending on the type of telephone, import confir-

mation may be required.

Sort contacts in the phone book

—

Phone User profile Sort By Name Tap and select the

sorting type.

Overview of running applications, phone calls, in-

coming text messages, and more.

Turn on voice control (Google Assistant)

Ringtone

Some phones do not allow the use of the telephone

ringtone; instead, the Infotainment ringtone is used.

Apple CarPlay

— To set the Infotainment ringtone, tap on

Phone

User profile Ringtone and select the ringtone.

SmartLink

Functionality

SmartLink offers the ability to display and operate

certified applications from a connected mobile de-

vice in the Infotainment screen.

A

B

List of available applications

Depending on the duration of operation:

Certification may be conditional upon the use of the

latest update to the particular SmartLink application.

— Tap: Return to the menu Apple CarPlay

— Hold: Turn on Siri voice control

Applications include, for example, apps for route

guidance, telephoning, listening to music, etc.

The mobile device is connected via a USB cable.

Supported connection types

SmartLink supports the following connection types:

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— Connect the mobile device to the USB input using

a cable.

Connection conditions

— Select connection via Apple CarPlay.

General connection conditions

Apple CarPlay - Disconnect

✓

The mobile device supports the type of Smar-

tLink connection Android Auto, Apple CarPlay.

— In the menu Apple CarPlay, tap on the function

area “Volkswagen”.

Mobile devices, as well as the type of SmartLink

connection, are supported in the respective

market.

— Tap on

.

Android Auto - Connect via USB

— Turn on the Infotainment.

— Switch on the mobile device.

✓

Some connected mobile devices require the mo-

bile device to be “unlocked”.

Conditions for Android Auto

— Connect the mobile device to the USB input using

a cable.

✓

The device to be connected supports the An-

droid Auto connection.

— Select connection via Android Auto.

A list of devices, supported regions and applica-

tions that support the Android Auto connection

can be found on the Google, Inc. website.

Android Auto - Disconnect

— In the menu Android Auto

— Tap on

tap “Exit”.

.

✓

The Android Auto application needs to be instal-

led on the mobile device.

Some applications require the data connection

in the mobile device to be turned on.

Connect the mobile device for the first time

with the vehicle stationary.

Conditions for Apple CarPlay

✓

The device to be connected supports the Apple

CarPlay connection.

A list of devices, supported regions and applica-

tions that support the Apple CarPlay connection

can be found on the Apple Inc website.

✓

Siri voice control is on.

The data connection in the mobile device is

switched on.

Restriction

Restriction of SmartLink applications while driving

For reasons of safety, the operation of some Smar-

tLink applications while driving is not possible or on-

ly limited.

SmartLink settings

Apple CarPlay - Connect via USB

— Turn on the Infotainment.

— Switch on the mobile device.

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