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2. Select the network name (SSID) and network key (password) for the vehicle as follows:

In the portal, under User

Wi-Fi SSID and password.

Wi-Fi SSID & password.

Or: in the app, under User

Connecting to Wi-Fi

1. Tap HOME

Wi-Fi

Infotainment system as hotspot.

Wi-Fi Infotainment system as hotspot.

Or: Tap MENU

Settings

2. Tap Use as hotspot and activate it.

3. Search for available networks on the cell phone.

4. Select from the network names (SSID).

5. Enter and conﬁrm the network key.

The Wi-Fi connection will be established. If necessary, you may need to enter additional information on the cell phone in

order to complete the connection.

6. Optional:

Repeat the process to connect additional cell phones.

Deactivating a Wi-Fi Hotspot

1. Tap HOME

Wi-Fi

Infotainment system as hotspot.

Wi-Fi Infotainment system as hotspot.

Or: Tap MENU

Settings

2. Tap Use as hotspot and deactivate it.

The Wi-Fi hotspot is deactivated.

Quick connection

Quick connection makes it possible to easily and quickly set up a wireless local network with encryption. In several countries,

the function can alternatively be executed by scanning in a QR code.

WPS with the Infotainment System as a Wi-Fi® Hotspot

1. Tap MENU

Wi-Fi

Mobile hotspot Wi-Fi:.

2. Tap WPS quick connection (WPS button).

3. Activate WPS on the mobile device to be connected.

The Wi-Fi connection will be established. It may be necessary to make further inputs on the mobile device in order to

complete the connection.

4. To connect additional mobile devices, repeat this process.

Only one WPS connection can be established at a time. If multiple connection attempts start at the same time, all

connection attempts will fail.

WPS with Infotainment system as client

1. Tap MENU

Settings

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi.

2. Tap WPS quick connection (WPS button).

3. Activate WPS on the mobile device.

The Wi-Fi connection will be established. It may be necessary to make further inputs on the mobile device in order to

complete the connection.

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WPS is not supported by all mobile devices. In this case, connect manually:

1. Set up the Infotainment system as a Wi-Fi hotspot ⇒ Internet use in the vehicle.

2. Connecting the Infotainment system as a client to the hotspot of a mobile device ⇒ Setting Up and Deactivating a Wi-

Fi® Hotspot.

Technical Properties

The technical properties of the Internet connections in the vehicle listed here may differ depending on the equipment and

country.

Wi-Fi® in accordance with IEEE 802.11 b/g/n.

2.4 GHz and 5 GHz data transfer.

Two Wi-Fi modes at once:

Tethering (2.4 GHz).

2.4 GHz access point.

Up to eight mobile devices can be connected at the same time.

Internet connection via Wi-Fi:

Tethering via cell phone.

Hotspot for clients in the vehicle.

Apple CarPlay™ via Wi-Fi.

Android Auto™ via Wi-Fi.

Simpliﬁed pairing process via WPS, NFC or QR code.

Possible data connection types

SIM card in SIM card reader:

Suitable SIM card in the SIM card reader. Network settings

activated in the settings menu.

A stable network connection is only possible with a compatible SIM card.

Allow Internet connection is

Bluetooth Profile rSAP: The Infotainment system is connected to a suitable cell phone via the Bluetooth profile rSAP . Allow

Internet connection must be activated in the Network settings menu.

Mobile device: Use the Wi-Fi hotspot on a mobile device ⇒ Setting Up and Deactivating a Wi-Fi® Hotspot.

eSIM (embedded SIM): The vehicle has a control module with installed eSIM card (SIM). In order to use the Wi-Fi hotspot,

you need to purchase data plans via the In-Car Shop or via the online shop of our mobile communications partner.

The types of possible data connections depend on the country and equipment.

Requirements

Network settings

Allow Internet connection is activated in the settings menu.

Integrated data connection is activated.

Or: Data connection

App-Connect

Introduction

App-Connect makes it possible to display and control content and functions displayed on the cell phone through the

Infotainment system screen.

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To do this, the cell phone must be connected to the Infotainment system via a USB interface with a data transfer function.

Some technologies can also be used with App-Connect Wireless via the Bluetooth interface and a Wi-Fi hotspot for the

Infotainment system.

The following technologies may be available:

Apple CarPlay™.

Apple CarPlay™ Wireless.

Android Auto™.

Android Auto™ Wireless.

The technologies listed above are operated by third parties and provided by Volkswagen. Volkswagen is not responsible if

these technologies are canceled, discontinued or deactivated during the service life of the vehicle. Apps from third-party

providers may be incompatible. It cannot be guaranteed that the apps that are offered will be able to run on all cell phones an

with all operating systems.

Which App-Connect technologies are available to you depends on the country and on the cell phone in use. Apps can be

based on many different designs and can also differ depending on the vehicle and country. The content, scope, and providers

of the apps may vary. The apps provided by Volkswagen can also be changed, canceled, deactivated, reactivated, and

enhanced without notice. Furthermore, some apps depend on the availability of services from third party providers.

You can ﬁnd more information on the Volkswagen website.

The use of apps and the required mobile phone connection may be subject to additional charges.

WARNING

Using apps while driving can distract from trafﬁc. Driver distraction can cause serious accidents and fatal injuries.

Only use apps and functions when the vehicle is stationary.

Always drive attentively and responsibly.

WARNING

If unsuitable apps are used or apps are not used correctly, this may result in vehicle damage and accidents with serious or

even fatal injuries.

Protect the cell phone and its apps from misuse.

Volkswagen is not responsible for vehicle damage that is caused by low-quality or malfunctioning third-party apps,

inadequate programming of third-party apps, insufficient network strength, data loss, misuse of mobile devices, or malware

on data carriers, computers, tablets and cell phones.

Symbols and settings for App-Connect

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

Introduction.

Symbols in the App-Connect menu

The symbol display depends on the vehicle equipment and the country.

or

Show further information.

Open the App-Connect settings menu.

Select the Apple CarPlay technology.

Select the Android Auto technology.

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Connecting a cell phone with App-Connect

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

Introduction.

In order to use App-Connect or App-Connect Wireless, ﬁrst pair the cell phone with the Infotainment system. When using App

Connect Wireless, the connection is initiated via Bluetooth, and then established via the Wi-Fi hotspot for the Infotainment

system.

When using Apple CarPlay, the Bluetooth connection is disconnected again when the connection via the Wi-Fi hotspot for

the Infotainment system is established. When using Android Auto, the Bluetooth connection remains active.

Connecting a cell phone for the ﬁrst time

1. For App-Connect Wireless, connect the cell phone to Bluetooth and to the Wi-Fi hotspot of the Infotainment system

⇒ Bluetooth® interface, ⇒ Setting Up and Deactivating a Wi-Fi® Hotspot.

For App-Connect, connect the cell phone to the Infotainment system via USB cable.

2. Tap

.

Or: tap MENU

.

Or: press APP.

3. Select the cell phone and your preferred technology.

4. Allow the Infotainment system the required access. To do this, conﬁrm authorization requests on the cell phone.

App-Connect or App-Connect Wireless is set up.

If any pop-up menus were dismissed during the connection process, App-Connect or App-Connect Wireless will not be

available. In this case, Volkswagen recommends deleting the devices from the cell phone settings and Infotainment system

and restarting the connection process.

Apple CarPlay™

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

Introduction.

Requirements

The following requirements must be met in order to use Apple CarPlay:

The iPhone must support Apple CarPlay.

Voice control (Siri) must be activated on the iPhone.

Apple CarPlay must be activated in the iPhone settings without restrictions.

For Apple CarPlay Wireless, Bluetooth must be activated on the iPhone and the Infotainment system must be activated

as a Wi-Fi® hotspot.

If Apple CarPlay Wireless cannot be used, the iPhone must be connected to the infotainment system via a USB

connection with data transfer. Only USB ports with data transfer are suitable for use with Apple CarPlay.

The USB cable being used must be an original cable from Apple.

These technologies may not be available in all countries.

Information on technical requirements, compatible iPhones, certified apps and availability can be found at the

Volkswagen and Apple CarPlay website or at an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

Starting Apple CarPlay

1. Tap MENU App-Connect

to open the App-Connect main menu.

Or: press APP.

2. Tap

Apple CarPlay to connect to your iPhone.

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Disconnecting

1. Tap

in Apple CarPlay mode to open the App-Connect main menu.

2. To end the active connection, tap

or

.

The presentation of the function keys in the display may vary.

Special conditions

During an active connection with Apple CarPlay, the following conditions apply:

For an iPhone connected with the Infotainment system via Apple CarPlay, phone functions can only be accessed 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 internal navigation and Apple CarPlay navigation at the same time. The route guidance which

was started last ends the previous active one.

Depending on your Infotainment system, you can view information about telephone operation in the instrument cluster

display.

Depending on your Infotainment system and the navigation app used, you can view upcoming turns in the instrument

cluster display.

You can accept or decline incoming calls or end a call in progress using the buttons on the multi-function steering wheel.

Voice control

The “voice control” function depends on the vehicle equipment.

1. Tap

brieﬂy to start the Infotainment system voice control.

Or: to start voice control (Siri) on the connected iPhone, tap and hold

.

Android Auto™

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

Introduction.

Requirements

The following requirements must be met in order to use Android Auto:

The smartphone must support Android Auto.

An Android Auto app must be installed on the smartphone.

For Android Auto Wireless, Bluetooth® must be activated on your smartphone and in the Infotainment system. The

Infotainment system must also be activated as a Wi-Fi® hotspot.

If Android Auto Wireless cannot be used, the smartphone must be connected to the Infotainment system with a USB

connection that allows data transfer. Only USB ports with data transfer are suitable for use with Android Auto.

The USB cable used must be an original cable from your smartphone manufacturer.

These technologies may not be available in all countries.

Information on technical requirements, compatible smartphones, certified apps and availability can be found on the

Volkswagen and Android Auto websites or at an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

Starting Android Auto

1. Tap MENU

to open the App-Connect main menu.

Or: press APP.

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