Get Practical equipment -> Charging Options for Mobile Devices Guide for Volkswagen Taos SUV First Generation (2022-2025)

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Never use 12 V sockets at their maximum power for longer than 10 minutes.

Only ever use a single 12 V socket at maximum power.

Charging Options for Mobile Devices

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

and Introduction.

You can charge mobile devices in the

vehicle either wirelessly or by using the

built-in USB-C connectors.

Charging with USB-C Connectors

The vehicle may contain the following USB-C ports:

Symbol for a USB port for data transmission and charging.

Available Charging Power

Symbol for a USB port for charging only.

Voltages up to 20 V are provided via the USB port, which enables up to 45 W charging power.

Depending on the vehicle equipment, the following charging proﬁles may be supported by the USB ports:

Legacy charging (2.5 W).

BC1.2 (7.5 W).

USB-C charging (15 W).

USB power delivery (up to 45 W).

The actual charging power of the connected device depends on the following aspects:

Supported charging proﬁles.

Device charge level.

Device temperature.

Charging cable used.

For double USB ports, the charging power can be split between both ports.

Wireless charging function

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Fig. 132 In the center console: storage for wireless charging function (general example).

Liner mat with telephone symbol.

The wireless charging function depends on the vehicle equipment and is not available in all countries.

Wireless charging enables wireless energy transfer through electromagnetic induction over a short distance for cell phones

that are Qi-certiﬁed.

The rear shelf with liner mat ﬁg. 132 for the wireless charging function is located in the area of the center console and is

designed for only one Qi-certiﬁed mobile phone at a time.

On some vehicles, the liner mat ﬁg. 132 has a telephone symbol indicating the center position.

The charging power is 5 watts.

If the vehicle interior is cooled by the air conditioner, cool air is directed into the storage compartment, depending on the

vehicle equipment.

Qi Standard

The Qi standard enables wireless charging of suitable Qi-certiﬁed cell phones. To ﬁnd out whether a cell phone supports the Q

standard, see the cell phone operating instructions. An overview of Qi-certiﬁed cell phones can be viewed under the following

external link of the Wireless Power Consortium, Inc:

https://www.wirelesspowerconsortium.com/products

Volkswagen AG assumes no liability for the completeness and accuracy of this list. The manufacturer of the cell phone may

provide additional information regarding compatibility.

Cell phones that are not Qi-certiﬁed may be subject to limitations with regard to wireless charging.

Wireless Cell Phone Charging

Requirements

A suitable cell phone that is no larger than the designated rear shelf and is Qi-certiﬁed.

1. Remove any foreign objects from the storage compartment prior to charging ⇒

.

2. Remove the protective case of the cell phone and any other foreign objects (if present), then place the cell phone ﬂat

against the rear shelf with the display facing upward.

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The charging process starts automatically.

3. Refer to the operating instructions for the cell phone.

The Infotainment system informs you when the charging process is starting and, if applicable, if there are any foreign objects

with metal components in the storage compartment.

Depending on the vehicle equipment, the charging function can be deactivated manually in the Infotainment system.

WARNING

Notiﬁcations on the cell phone display may distract the driver. This can result in accidents and serious injury or death.

Make sure that no objects interfere with the closing function of the cover.

If the rear shelf includes a cover, always keep the cover closed while driving.

WARNING

Metal objects on the shelf can become very hot. This may cause burns or ﬁres.

Do not place metal objects or objects with metal components on the wireless charging shelf.

Remove any foreign objects immediately.

NOTICE

If cards or other objects with magnetic strips or with chips are placed on the rear shelf for wireless charging, the data

stored on these may be damaged.

Do not place any ID cards, debit cards or credit cards with magnetic strips or chips on the wireless charging shelf.

Troubleshooting

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

and Introduction.

Cell phone is not Charging

A message regarding a foreign object in the storage compartment may be displayed in the Infotainment system.

If the cell phone is in an unfavorable position on the liner mat, this can impair the charging function. This can be caused by

changes in position – even small shifts that may occur as a result of vibrations, for example.

The position of the cell phone must be corrected in order to restore correct charging function.

1. Align the cell phone centrally on the charging surface.

The charging function can also be impaired by metallic parts – in particular, magnetic parts of a cell phone or its protective

case.

1. Rotate the mobile phone approx. 180° with the display still facing upward on the charging surface.

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Data transmission

Cyber security

Cyber security describes measures that

reduce the risk of illegal access to

vehicle functions, data and control

modules caused by malware or an

Internet attack. Of all the components

in the vehicle, connectivity components

are most at risk of unauthorized access

or cyber attacks.

Connectivity components comprise control modules for data transmission, interfaces, media and diagnostic connections

through which information and data can be exchanged between the vehicle and mobile devices or the Internet.

Connectivity components are equipped with security mechanisms to minimize the risk of unauthorized access to vehicle

systems.

Connectivity components include in particular:

Diagnostic connection port

Control module with installed eSIM card.

Phone interface

App-Connect.

Wi-Fi® hotspot.

NFC radio technology.

AUX-IN jack.

Bluetooth® interface.

CD/DVD drive.

USB port.

SD card slot.

SIM card slot.

The type and number of connectivity components present in your vehicle depends on the vehicle equipment and the

country.

Software and security mechanisms

Software and security mechanisms available in the vehicle undergo continuous development. Similar to computers or

operating systems on cell phones, software and security mechanisms in the vehicle may also be updated at various times.

System updates improve the security, stability and operating speed of vehicle systems. The system update is a preventative

measure, for example, to protect from malware and to optimize functionality.

A system update is used to update the software of control modules in the vehicle.

Depending on the vehicle and country, there are two ways to update your vehicle:

System update by a suitably qualiﬁed authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

System update via an Over-the-Air Update.

WARNING

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