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WARNING
Connecting cables of external devices may obstruct visibility through the windshield or other windows.
x Route cables so as not to interfere with the driver.
WARNING
Opening a CD or DVD player's housing can lead to injuries from invisible laser radiation.
x Always have CD or DVD players repaired only by a qualified workshop.
NOTICE
Improper insertion or insertion of an improperly fitting memory card can damage the locking mechanism in the memory card slot.
x Pay attention to the proper insertion position ⇒ page 269, Media mode: Introduction.
x Excessive pressure can destroy the locking mechanism in the memory card slot.
x Only use suitable memory cards.
NOTICE
x When inserting and removing CDs and DVDs, always hold them at right angles to the front of the unit. Inserting or removing them at an angle to the DVD drive may lead to scratching.
x Inserting a second CD or DVD while a CD or DVD is inserted or is being ejected can destroy the DVD drive. Always wait until the data storage device is completely ejected.
NOTICE
Any foreign objects attached to a data medium and non-round data storage devices can dam-age the DVD drive.
x Only clean 12-cm standard CDs or DVDs should be used!
– Do not attach stickers or other items to the date storage device. Stickers may peel off and damage the drive.
– Do not insert 8-cm single CDs or non-round CDs (shaped CDs) or DVDs.
– Do not insert DVD-Plus, Dual Discs and Flip Discs, as these are thicker than standard CDs.

Function key: Effect
Reduced audio volume : Set how much the volume for other
audio sources should be reduced while a beeping signal
sounds. The current audio source is set to the reduced vol-
ume while you change the settings.
Telephone5: Set output volume for telephone calls in the vehicle.
= Speed-dependent volume adjustment : If the speed-dependent volume
(GALA) is activated, the audio volume is automatically raised as the vehi-
cle speed increases.
When speed-dependent volume is switched on in vehicles with Dynaudio
Confidence®, the volume of individual frequencies is automatically raised
or reduced depending on the road noise caused by the rising vehicle
speed. This “reduces” the road noise in the vehicle.

Changing the sound focus (balance and fader) using the vehicle diagram
x Press the Balance - Fader function key.
The crosshair in the vehicle diagram shows the current sound focus in the vehicle interior.
x Place your finger on the crosshair and, without lifting it off, drag it across the screen. Lift your finger off the screen once the sound focus is in the required position (Moving objects).
x OR: Press the point in the interior view where you want the sound focus to be.
x OR: Move the sound focus step by step by pressing the arrow buttons on the left of the screen.
Press the function key between the arrow buttons to return the sound focus to the center of the interior view.
Dynaudio Confidence®
Additional settings are available if the vehicle is equipped with the RNS 850 and Dynaudio.
x In the Sound settings main menu, press the Dynaudio Confidence main menu.

Function key: Effect
Dynaudio Presets : Set sound profile and tone color.
Individual : Move slider ? to change setting for tone color.

5 Only when a mobile phone or a SIM card is connected to the Infotainment System ⇒ page 360.

Function key: Effect
OR: Set the date
Units : Set units for displays in the vehicle.
OR: Set units for displays in the vehicle
Service/inspection : Settings for the Service reminder display and the ser-
vice position of the windshield wipers. Display of current oil level
⇒ page 587 and service messages.
OR: Service menu.
Lights and vision : Settings for lighting outside the vehicle and inside the
passenger compartment
Instrument cluster : Settings for the instrument cluster
Seat settings : Settings for the front seats
Vehicle key : Settings for convenience closing
Central locking : Settings for the central locking system
Garage door opener : Settings for the garage door opener
Vehicle ID/Number of keys : Display of vehicle chassis number and num-
ber of authorized remote control vehicle keys
Tire pressure monitoring : Settings for the Tire Pressure Monitoring Sys-
tem (TPMS)

Changes made in settings menus are automatically applied once the menu is closed.
Service menu

x In the Audio menu, press the Source function key ⇒ fig. 162.
x In the pop-up window, press the / AUX feature key.
Further operation of the external data medium (changing track, selecting tracks and playback modes)
is described in the appropriate chapters of this manual ⇒ page 277.
iPod® and iPhone®
When an iPod® or iPhone® is connected, a special iPod selection menu is displayed at the top selec-
tion level similar to the Media center selection menu ⇒ page 277. There you can select list views specific to the iPod ( Playlists,  Artists,  Albums,  Songs,  Podcasts etc.).
The iPod selection menu is used as normal.
The music control of a connected iPod® or iPhone® is disabled.
The output volume of some iPods® or iPhones® can be adjusted to the volume of the other audio sources
Files cannot be imported from an iPod® or iPhone®. The setting for the Repeat feature cannot be changed.
Possible error messages after connecting an external data medium

Error message Cause Remedy
Device is not
supported.
Playback of the external
data medium or commu-
nication via the adapter
cable is not possible.
Check the adapter cable.
Update software of the
MEDIA-IN multimedia jack
via the Volkswagen dealer.
If possible, update the soft-
ware of the external data
medium.
Device not
functional
Communication malfunc-
tioning.
Verify the connection and
functionality of external data
medium.


Due to the large number of different types of data media and several iPod®
and iPhone® generations, no guarantee can be made that all functions
described can be executed without errors.

In vicinity of destination9: Area around last destination.
Along the route10: Along the calculated route.
In a new city : Select country and town as center of search area.
Nationwide : Whole of country you are currently driving in.
x Press to select search area ⇒ fig. 174.
x Then press to select the desired point of interest category ⇒ fig. 176.
x Some point of interest categories contain further sub-categories that are revealed upon pressing.
The points of interest found in the search area for the selected point of interest category are displayed in a list
Select point of interest from list and show in detailed view
The nearest points of interest are displayed at the top of the list of points of interest that have been found.
If the immediate vicinity has been selected as the search area, additional distance and direction details will be displayed -.
The distances and directions initially refer to the route as the crow flies. The arrow - is shown “not filled in”.
In the background, the Infotainment System starts to calculate the route to the nearest points of inter-est in the list. Points of interest for which a possible route has been calculated are displayed with a “filled in” arrow. In this case, the actual distance to be driven is displayed.
The selection of points of interest can be narrowed down further by entering a name
x Touching a point of interest in the list shows the point of interest in the detailed view ⇒ fig. 175.
Selection options in the detailed view
'11: Opens a list where you can select other points of interest with the same address.
,: Stores the points of interest in the destination memory
.: Shows the point of interest on the map.
Start : Starts route guidance to the point of interest.
12: Makes a call to a displayed telephone number.
9 Only if a destination has already been set. 10 Can only be selected during route guidance. 11 Only displayed when several points of interest with the same address can be selected. 12 Only active or displayed when a telephone number is included in the point of interest information and a
mobile phone or a SIM card is connected to the Infotainment System ⇒ page 360.

Function key: Effect
= Show general contacts : Directory entries that are not assigned to a user
profile are also displayed
Delete profiles : Press the profile to be deleted in the list of stored user
profiles and accept the confirmation dialog with Delete .
Change profile name15: Renames currently loaded profile in an input win-
dow
Read name tags16: Reads out recorded name tags
Delete name tags16: Deletes recorded name tags
Import directory15: Starts an immediate import of directory entries from a
connected mobile phone to the directory.
Import contacts : Imports navigation data (VCards) from an inserted data
medium into the directory
Export contacts : Copies selected directory entries on an inserted data
medium

15 Only active when a mobile phone or a SIM card is currently connected to the Infotainment System
⇒ page 360.
16 Only active if name tags have been recorded for directory entries ⇒ page 240.

“Call waiting”: accepting an additional incoming call
x If another party calls while you are already on the telephone, the new caller's telephone number or name appears in the second line of the screen (display: Waiting).
x To reject the new call, press the ^ function key in the Waiting line.
x OR: To take the new call as an additional call, press the function key  in the Call on hold line.
If you take the new call, the first call is put on hold, but not ended (in ⇒ fig. 242: Call being held).
“Toggling”: changing between 2 parties
While you have 2 active calls, Call being held is shown in the line of the party who is on hold.
x Press the  function key in the Call being held line to resume this call and put the other call on “hold”.
x OR: To end one of the calls, press the function key ^ in the line for that call.
During any call, it is only possible to hold one additional call. Several parties can be brought together
in a conference call ⇒ page 384.
If functions such as “toggling” and “conference” are used, the active call is shown first. If a call in the list is ended, the order of the calls in the list could be refreshed.
Making a conference call

Fig. 243 Adding another party to a conference call.

Fig. 244 Detailed view of a conference call.

inputs to help keep the vehicle going in the intended direction. If you are traveling at a speed that causes you to run off the road before ESC can provide any assistance, you may not experience the benefits of ESC.
ESC includes and/or works together with the ABS, BAS, ASR, EDL, and XDL systems (see below). ESC is switched on all the time. In certain situations when you need less traction or additional traction
cannot be achieved, you can switch off ESC by pressing the ASR button ⇒ fig. 253. Be sure to switch ASR on again when you no longer need less traction.
ESC can be switched on and off manually in Off-road Mode ⇒  Off-road mode.
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
ABS helps to keep the wheels from locking up and helps to maintain the driver's ability to steer and control the vehicle. This means the vehicle is less likely to skid, even during hard braking:
x Push the brake pedal down hard and hold it there. Don't take your foot off the pedal or reduce the force on the pedal!
x Do not “pump” the brake pedal or let up on it!
x Steer the vehicle while pushing down hard on the brake pedal.
x ABS stops working if you release or let up on the brake.
When ABS is doing its job, you will notice a slight vibration through the brake pedal and hear a noise. ABS cannot shorten the stopping distance under all conditions. The stopping distance may even be longer, for instance, when driving on gravel or on newly fallen snow covering an icy or slip-pery surface.
When driving forwards on loose surfaces, a special off-road ABS is automatically activated. In this mode, the front wheels could lock briefly. This shortens the braking distance in off-road situations as the wheels dig into loose surfaces. This occurs only when driving straight ahead. When the front wheels are turned, the normal ABS is activated.
Brake Assist (BAS)
The Brake Assist System (BAS) can help to reduce stopping distances. If you press the brake pedal very quickly, BAS detects an emergency situation. It then very quickly builds up full brake system pressure, maximizing braking power and reducing the stopping distance. This way, ABS can be acti-vated more quickly and efficiently.
Do not reduce pressure on the brake pedal! BAS switches off automatically as soon as you release or let up on the brake.
Anti-Slip Regulation (ASR)
ASR reduces engine power directed to spinning wheels and adjusts power to the road conditions. Even under poor road conditions, ASR can make it easier to get moving, accelerate, and climb hills.
ESC and ASR can help when driving on loose surfaces (such as gravel) and in deep snow. If you get stuck in deep snow, you may be able to get going again by “rocking” the vehicle back and forth. ESC and ASR recognize this special driving situation and automatically increase the speed of the front wheels. Keep pressing the accelerator and let ESC increase the speed of the front wheels to help you keep moving or get moving again.
ASR can be switched on or off manually ⇒  Switching Anti-Slip Regulation (ASR) on and off.
Electronic Differential Lock (EDL and XDL)
EDL is applied during regular straight-line acceleration. EDL gently brakes a drive wheel that has lost traction (spinning) and redirects the drive force to other drive wheels. In extreme cases, EDL automat-ically switches off to keep the brake from overheating. As soon as the brake has cooled down, EDL automatically switches on again.
XDL is an extension of the Electronic Differential Lock system. XDL does not react to drive wheel slippage when driving straight ahead. Instead, XDL detects slippage of the inside front wheel during