2021 VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS CROSS SPORT Owners Manual

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The information within this guide must be used in conjunction with the information in the Volkswagen Owner

Luggage Compartment Lid / Memory Seats
in your Owner’s Manual for more detailed information and for important safety warnings. in your Owner’s Manual for more detailed information and for important safety warnings.
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Memory Seats
Saving Seat Position to Memory
Adjust the driver’s seat and outside mirror positions to your preferred positions.
Press and release the
Press and hold the memory button the chime sounds.
Recalling Stored Memory Settings
With the vehicle stopped and the ignition ON, press and hold the corresponding memory button.
OR
With the ignition off and the driver’s door open, press and hold the memory button until the stored position is reached.
Luggage Compartment Lid
Changing and Saving the Opening Angle
The opening height of the rear hatch can be adjusted.
While the rear hatch is opening, press the at the desired height. You may also stop it by pressing the button on the rear hatch.
Press and hold the on the rear hatch edge until the rear lights blink and a tone is heard.
The opening height of the rear hatch can be readjusted to the maximum height by pushing upward on the rear hatch and then repeating Step 2.
Easy Open Sensor-Controlled Luggage
Compartment LidApplies to vehicles equipped with the sensor-controlled Luggage Compartment Lid feature.
You must be carrying your vehicle key on your person, e.g., in your pocket, hand or purse.
The ignition must be off.
Quickly move your foot and shin as close to the bumper as possible without contacting the bumper (in kicking motion). Your shin must be in the upper part of the sensor’s range and your foot in the lower part.
Quickly move your shin out of range. The rear hatch opens automatically.
Demonstrated on Atlas model.
Watch the Easy Open Trunk video.

Activate Cruise Control
Locate the Cruise Control buttons on the left side of the multi-function steering wheel.
Press the button to activate the Cruise Control.
A speedometer icon will appear in the instrument cluster display.
Set Cruising Speed
When you reach your desired cruising speed, press the button on the multi-function steering wheel.
A green cruise control indicator light will illuminate in the instrument cluster display.
To increase/decrease the speed by 1 mph increments, press and release the -
To increase/decrease the speed by 5 mph increments, press and hold the -
Cancel and Resume
To cancel the cruise speed, press the brake pedal or press the button once on the multi-function steering wheel.
The green cruise indicator light will disappear. Your last selected speed stays in memory until you turn off the ignition or turn Cruise Control off.
To resume your set speed, press the multi-function steering wheel.
Turning Cruise Control System Off
Press twice.
Optional feature shown.
Comfort Drive Travel Assist
Within system limits, the Comfort Travel Assist system enables your car to steer, accelerate, and brake automatically within its lane.
Comfort Travel Assist can also maintain a constant distance to vehicles in front selected by the driver. The driver must maintain active supervision and the Comfort Travel Assist is not an autonomous feature.
To enable, press the button on the steering wheel.
Driver Assistance Features
in your Owner’s Manual for more detailed information and for important safety warnings.
Adaptive Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) helps maintain an individually stored constant speed and a previously set distance in time intervals between your vehicle and those in front of you. When you approach a slower moving vehicle in front of you, the vehicle may brake if the situation requires. When the vehicle is no longer present, ACC will accelerate back to the stored speed.
You can set the speed-dependent distance from the vehicle ahead to one of five levels.
When the indicator light illuminates in the instrument cluster.
To change the ACC distance interval, press the button to cycle through the distance intervals. When the shortest interval is reached, the distance returns to the greatest interval when the button is pressed again.
After coming to a stop for more than 3 seconds, briefly press the accelerator pedal or press multi-function steering wheel to resume Adaptive Cruise Control.Note: This feature is not a substitute for attentive driving. See the Owner’s Manual for further details and important limitations. Adaptive Cruise Control is available only on select trim lines.
Deactivate Adaptive Cruise ControlApplies to vehicles equipped with Adaptive Cruise Control.
To deactivate Adaptive Cruise Control, and use Conventional Cruise Control:
Press the button. Depending on vehicle equipment, it may be on the steering wheel or the end of the turn signal stalk.
Using the vertical menu buttons on the steering wheel, scroll to
Select then press the button.
Adaptive Cruise Control is now deactivated, and your vehicle will maintain the set speed using conventional cruise controlNote: Switching between Adaptive Cruise Control and Cruise Control requires the user to press RES on the steering wheel to resume either Adaptive Cruise Control or Cruise Control.
Assistance System Settings
If your vehicle is equipped with Driver Assistance features, you can access the Assistance system settings menu in the Infotainment system, allowing modification to the Driver Assistance feature operation.
Press the Menu button.
Press the
Touch the image that represents the feature.
OR
Touch to access
Disabling Park Distance Control Audible Tone
The audible tone from the Park Distance Control System can be disabled by pressing the button on the center console. The warning will reactivate automatically when the reverse gear is engaged or the button is pressed again.
Watch the Cruise Control video.
Watch the Comfort Travel Assist video.
Watch the Deactivate ACC video.
Dramatization.

Heating and Air Conditioning
To cool or warm up the occupant compartment automatically, press the
Adjust the driver’s temperature dial to your preferred setting.
Press the difference between the zones, it may hamper the system’s ability to quickly cool or warm the interior.
In extreme heat, press the Note: Climatronic Control system is only available on select trim lines.
LEARN MORE AT
Climatronic System
in your Owner’s Manual for more detailed information and for important safety warnings.
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Max Defrost/Rear Defrost 1
Press the defrost/defogging.
The A/C function comes on automatically and it is recommended to leave A/C on to dry the air.
When the windshield is clear, press the
Side view mirror heating turns on automatically when the is pressed and outside temperatures are below +68°F (+20°C).Note: In the event of significant fogging, opening a window briefly can help.
AUTO 2
AUTO allows you to regulate and maintain the occupant compartment temperature at a desired level automatically.
Turn the driver side temperature dial to the desired temperature.
Press the
SYNC 3
The driver’s settings will be applied to the passenger and rear climate zones.
Select your preferred temperature with the left temperature dial. Adjust the fan speed and vents if necessary.
Press the
Air Distribution 4
The button multiple times toggles through the different airflow settings.
Seat Heating 5
To warm up quickly on a cool morning, press the button for seat heating.

Pairing a Compatible Phone
Be sure to check your phone’s compatibility at www.knowyourvw.com/bluetooth.
With the ignition on and the vehicle in Park, turn the Infotainment system on. Your vehicle’s Bluetooth system will be in “discovery” mode.
From the Bluetooth menu on your phone, search for new devices and select VW BT XXXX (last four digits of VIN).
A connection request will appear on the Infotainment display.
Press
The Infotainment display will then show a PIN.
Make sure the same PIN is displayed on your phone and press
Note: If your phone displays a prompt asking to connect to your vehicle, make sure to enable future automatic connections. This will help to automatically reconnect the compatible paired device to the system. Once the PIN is shown, pairing must be completed within 30 seconds; otherwise, the process will need to be repeated.
Primary and Secondary Phone Functionality
Two active phones can be connected simultaneously. Follow steps 1-7 above. Only contacts from the primary phone will be shown within the Infotainment system. Switching between phones requires pressing the .Note: This feature is not available when the phone is connected to Apple CarPlay® or Android Auto™.

Call by Name via Native Bluetooth
Technology
Applies to vehicles with Voice Recognition.
Short press the on the multi-function steering wheel.
After the chime say, “Call,” followed by the name of the person you want to call. For example, “Call Mike Brown.”
The system will confirm, “Do you want to call Mike Brown?” You then reply, “Yes.” If the contact has multiple numbers, select or say the desired line number on the screen when prompted. Once selected, the system will then say, “Contact is being dialed.”Note: If connected to App-Connect Apple CarPlay, press and hold the Voice Recognition button to activate Apple Siri > then say, “Call Mike Brown.”
Voice Recognition Tips
The contact must be said exactly as it is stored in your phone’s contact list.
If multiple numbers are stored per contact, you may use the shortcut, “Call John Smith work,” or the system may ask you to choose from work, mobile, home, etc.
Answer an Incoming Call
The Bluetooth system will interrupt your car stereo with a ringtone. Press the steering wheel or the green on the Infotainment touchscreen to answer the call.
Volume Settings
To adjust the volume of the Bluetooth system while on a call, press the on the left side of the multi-function steering wheel.
Switch to Private Mode
To switch a Bluetooth call to your mobile phone, which would prevent passengers from hearing the conversation:
Once a call has been answered, use the on the multi-function steering wheel to access the Phone menu in the instrument cluster display.
Press the on the right side controls of the multi-function steering wheel until “Private” appears in the display.
To select, press the on the multi-function steering wheel.
End a Call
While in the Phone function, press the red on the Infotainment touchscreen. Or, alternatively:
Use the on the multi-function steering wheel to access the Phone menu in the instrument cluster display.
Press the until “End” appears in the instrument cluster display. Press the on the multi-function steering wheel.
Cancel Active Voice Recognition or an
Active Route
Double press the on the multi-function steering wheel to end Voice Recognition. To end an active route, short press the and say, “Cancel destination,” after you hear a beep.
Destination Entry with Voice Recognition
Short press the on the multi-function steering wheel. A beep will sound.
Say, “New destination.”
After the beep, speak the address; for example, “Two zero two four Main Street, Los Angeles.” Speak in single digits.
The system will repeat the address for confirmation and ask if you would like to start route guidance. After the beep say, “Yes,” and guidance will begin.
Bluetooth® Technology / Voice Recognition
th to view more detailed information and important safety warnings for . in your Infotainment System Booklet for more detailed information and for important safety warnings.
Watch the Voice Recognition video.

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Recalibration
The TPMS must be recalibrated each time the tire pressure in one or more tires has been adjusted or after one or more tires has been changed, exchanged or repaired. To recalibrate the TPMS:
1. Turn the ignition ON.
2. Press the
3. Select
4. Select
5. Select
6. Select
Keyless Access
Unlock
1. Make sure you have your key fob with you.
2. Slide hand behind driver or front passenger door handle and wait for the door to unlock. Remember to avoid touching the indent on the front of the handle or the door will remain locked.
3. By touching the unlocking sensor twice in a row, the two front doors will unlock on the SE trim model.
4. PuII the handle to open door.
Lock
1. Make sure you have your key fob with you.
2. Touch your thumb to the lock depression on the handle. Note: Select trim lines are equipped with 2-door kessy or 4-door kessy.
Customize which Doors to Unlock with
Keyless Access
1. Make sure the vehicle is parked. The vehicle will not allow you to customize Keyless Access while driving.
2. Select
3. Select
4. Select
5. Select unlock with keyless entry.
”All doors” unlocks all doors.
”Single door” unlocks only the driver’s door.
”Vehicle side” unlocks the door(s) on the side of the vehicle where the key is at the moment.
Hand placement is showing unlock position.
TPMS / Keyless Access / Wipers
Windshield Wipers and Washer
Intermittent
From the to activate the intermittent wipers with rain-sensing.
The switch on top of the stalk varies the time interval between each wipe.
The farther the switch is moved to the right, the shorter the interval between each wipe.Note: Ensure wiper stalk is in OFF position before entering a car wash.
Rain-Sensing Wipers
To activate and deactivate wipers using the Infotainment touchscreen:
Select
Select
Select
Select Note: Applies to vehicles equipped with rain sensors.
Continuous
LOW
HIGH
Rear Wiper
To operate, push the lever one click away from you. If you have the front wipers on and you put the car in Reverse, the rear wiper activates a single wipe.
Service Position
With hood closed and ignition off, press and hold the windshield lever down. Wipers will move into the service position. Lift the wipers by the arms up from the windshield. Before driving, fold wiper arms back onto the windshield. Turn ignition ON, and press the wiper lever down briefly. The wipers will then move back to the Park position.
in your Owner’s Manual for more detailed information and for important safety warnings.
Watch the Keyless Access video.
Watch the Windshield Wipers video.