Volkswagen RNS 310, RNS 315 User Manual

RNS 310, RNS 315

Navigation system

US Edition

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Signs and symbols

DANGER

Texts with this symbol contain information regarding hazardous situations which will cause death or severe injuries if ignored.

WAR NI NG

Texts with this symbol contain information regarding hazardous situations which could cause death or severe injuries if ignored.

CAUTION

Texts with this symbol contain information regarding hazardous situations, which could cause minor or severe injuries if ignored.

Note

Texts with this symbol contain information regarding hazardous situations which could cause damage to the vehicle or the vehicle equipment when ignored.

Texts with this symbol contain information about the environment and how you can

help to protect it.

Texts with this symbol contain supplementary information.

 Indicates a reference to a section within

a chapter containing important information and safety instructions  that should always be heeded.

 Indicates that the section is continued

on the next page.

 Identifies the end of a section.

 Indicates situations in which the vehicle

must be stopped as quickly as possible.

® Indicates registered trademarks. How-

ever, the absence of this symbol does not constitute a waiver of any rights associated with intellectual property.

⇒

Cross-reference to a warning within the same section or on the same page, in order to point out possible risks of accidents and injuries and ways to prevent them.

⇒

Cross reference to potential property damage, in the same section or on the given page.

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Volkswagen AG is constantly working to improve all types and models. Therefore, please understand that changes to the delivery scope in design, equipment and technology are possible at any time. The information regarding the scope of delivery, appearance, performance, dimensions, weights, fuel consumption, standards and functions of the vehicles correspond to the information available as of the editorial deadline. Some of the equipment may possibly not be available until later (visit your local Volkswagen dealer for information) or may only be available in certain markets. No legal commitment can be derived from

the various information, illustrations and descriptions in this book.

Reprinting, reproducing or translating, even excerpts, is not permitted without the written consent of Volkswagen AG.

Volkswagen AG expressly reserves all rights based on the law regarding copyrights. Subject to changes.

Produced in Germany.

This paper was made from chlorine-free, bleached pulp.

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RNS 310, RNS 315: Navigation system Print status: 07.04.2010 Ausgabe: englisch USA: 05.2010

| Art.-Nr.: 111.5U6.N31.23

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Table of contents

About this manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Before using . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Device overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Basic operating instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Audio mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Radio mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Media mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

MEDIA-I N multimedia interface . . . . . . . . . . . .

External CD changer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Introduction to navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Destination input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Destination memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Route guidance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Telephone operation (Phone) . . . . . . .

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Saved phone numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Calling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Settings (SETUP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Sound, volume and system settings . . . . . . . . .

Abbreviations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Alphabetical index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3 3 6 8

12 21 31 34

37 41

45 49

58 62 64

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About this manual

• At the end of this manual, you will find an al-

phabetical index.

• A list of abbreviations explains technical abbre-

viations and terminology.

• Directions are usually from the point of view of

the direction of travel.

• Illustrations are used for orientation and

should be considered only as conceptual illustrations.

• For vehicles with right-hand drive, controls are

sometimes arranged differently to how they shown in the illustrations or described in the text.

All options and models are described without being identified as optional extras or model variants. It is therefore possible that equipment that is

not present in your vehicle may be described. Please contact your Volkswagen dealer for further information.

All information in this manual was correct at the time of printing and only applies to factory fitted devices. Discrepancies between the displays and features of the device and the descriptions in this manual may be due to continued development of the device and possible firmware updates. No legal commitment can be derived from the information, figures or descriptions in this manual.

If you sell or rent out your vehicle, please ensure that this manual is in the vehicle and that any information or files saved on the device have been deleted.

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Introduction

Before using

Prior to the first use of the device, the following steps should be carried out in order to operate the device safely and to enjoy the use of all functions to their full capacity:



Follow all basic safety instructions  ⇒ page 8.

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Familiarize yourself with the device overview ⇒ page 6.

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In the device system settings, reset it the to the default settings (factory settings) ⇒ page 67.

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Use data media suitable for Media mode ⇒ page 21.

Safety instructions

WAR NI NG

Operating the radio navigation system while driving can distract from traffic and lead to accidents.

• Always drive attentively and responsibly.

• Set volume settings to levels that ensure that

acoustic signals from outside the vehicle are audible at all times (for example, the sirens of emergency rescue vehicles).

• Excessively high volume settings may lead to

hearing loss. This can also extend to short exposure of the ears to loud volumes.

WAR NI NG

Driving recommendations given and traffic signs displayed by the navigation system may vary from the actual traffic situation.

• Traffic signs and regulations take precedence

over navigation driving recommendations.

• Adjust your speed and driving style ac-

cording to visibility, weather, road and traffic conditions.

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Unmounted or improperly mounted external devices may be thrown around the vehicle's interior in the event of a sudden driving or braking maneuver or an accident.

• Always mount or stow external devices away

properly before driving, making sure that they are outside the operational area of the airbags.

• Place cables so as not to interfere with the

driver.

WAR NI NG

Sudden volume fluctuations may occur when the audio source is changed or connected.

• Please lower the volume before changing or

connecting an audio source ⇒ page 9.

WAR NI NG

Injuries can be caused by invisible laser radiation if the housing of the CD player is opened.

• Have the CD player repaired only by a spe-

cialist.

Note

Improper insertion or insertion of a improperly fitting memory card can damage the locking mechanism in the memory card slot!

• Pay attention to the proper insertion position

⇒ page 21.

• Excessive pressure can break the locking the

memory card slot locking mechanism.

• Only use suitable memory cards ⇒ page 21.

Note

• Always insert and remove CDs into the slot

straight, perpendicular to the front of the device, without tilting and scratching them ⇒ page 24.

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• Inserting a second CD while a CD is in the

drive or being ejected from it can destroy the CD drive. Always wait for the CD ejection to finish!

Note

Contaminants on a disc and warped discs can damage the CD drive.

• Only use clean, standard 12 centimeter CDs!

− Do not affix labels or similar items to CDs.

Labels can become loose and damage the drive.

− Do not insert 8 centimeter single CDs or non-circular CDs (shape CDs).

− Do not insert DVD-Plus, Dual Discs and Flip Discs, as these are thicker than standard CDs.

Note (continued) Note (continued)

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Device overview

Fig. 1 Overview of the controls.

 Rotary and push button.

− Press to switch on or off ⇒ page 8.

− Tu rn to adjust the volume ⇒ page 8.

Press to open a function area. Labeling and functions depend on the specific device.

− or : Switch to Radio mode and change frequencies ⇒ page 12.

− : Switch to Media mode ⇒ page 21.

− : Start Telephone mode ⇒ page 58. OR: Mute the audio source if a mobile phone package has not been installed ⇒ page 8.

− : Open Navigation main menu ⇒ page 37.

− : Opens sound or system settings and a context-based setup menu for the selected device mode ⇒ page 67.

− : Mute the device ⇒ page 8.

and arrow buttons always work for the active audio source, regardless of the menu being dis-

played.

− To change the station or channel in all Radio modes, briefly press (and, if necessary, pay attention to  the display) ⇒ page 12.

− To change the chapter or track in Media mode, briefly press or hold to rewind or fast forward ⇒ page 21.

CD slot ⇒ page 21. Touch screen ⇒ page 8.

CD eject button ⇒ page 21.

Press the Info button to display additional menu-related information:

− Display additional track information (location) in Media mode ⇒ page 21.

− Show the current vehicle position and/or destination during Navigation ⇒ page 37.

Press Return in order to close menus and pop-up windows.

A1A

RADIO BAND

MEDIA

PHONE

NAV

SETUP

MUTE

3  

A4A

6 

7 

8 

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AUX IN socket to connect an external audio source ⇒ page 21. Adjustment knob: Function depends on the current operating mode.

− Turn in all Radio modes ⇒ page 12 to manually set channel or frequency settings.

− In Media mode, turn to change title manually and press to start and stop scanning (SCAN) ⇒ page 21.

− Turn to change the map scale ⇒ page 49.

− Pre ss to repeat a navigation instruction during route guidance ⇒ page 49.

Function buttons: The current function is displayed on the screen via the respective function button.

⇒ page 8. Memory card slot ⇒ page 21.

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Basic operating instructions

Introduction

In this section you’ll find information on the following:

Switching on or off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Changing the default volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Additional displays and options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Function buttons and device buttons . . . . . . . . . . . .

Browsing lists and selecting items . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

When settings are changed, the device characteristics might be different from what is described in this manual. Therefore Volkswagen recommends that you reset the device to the its Factory settings prior to first use ⇒ page 67.

Supplementary information:

• Safety instructions  ⇒ page 3

• Device overview ⇒ page 6

• Multi-function steering wheel to change tracks

or stations ⇒ Booklet Owner's manual, chapter Vehicle overview

A light keystroke or tap on the touch screen is sufficient to operate the device.

Never hold a button for longer than 10 minutes. Otherwise, the device will interpret this

as a malfunction (jammed key).

Due to country-specific legal requirements, some functions are not selectable on the

screen above a certain driving speed.

Operating a mobile phone in the vehicle can cause noise in the speakers.

In some vehicles with park distance control, the volume of the current audio source is au-

tomatically reduced when shifting into reverse.

Some countries may have restrictions re-

garding the use of Bluetooth devices. Information can be obtained from the local authorities.

Switching on or off

Please first read and observe the safety instructions on page 3 and the introduc-

tory information on page 8. Press the rotary and press button  ⇒ page 6, fig. 1

to switch the device on or off manually.

After being switched on, the system will resume play of the most recently used audio source.

When the motor is turned off, the device will switch itself off automatically after about 30 minutes (timeout).

Anti-theft coding

The anti-theft code number remains stored in the vehicle after initial input (convenience radio coding). Only if the device is installed in a different vehicle does the anti-theft coding have to be cancelled manually. When the device is switched on, a keypad pops up requesting the code. Please contact your Volkswagen dealer in this case.

If the vehicle battery has been disconnected, please switch on the ignition before switching the device back on.

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Changing the default volume

Please first read and observe the safety instructions on page 3 and the introductory information on page 8.

Volume adjustments are indicated on the screen by a “bar”. Meanwhile, device operation is blocked.

The device is muted by pressing “0” (Display: ) and the current media source is stopped.

Alternatively, the ⇒ page 6, fig. 1 button can be pressed to mute or unmute the device. The

button serves the same purpose in vehicles which have not been fitted with a mobile phone package.

Some volume settings and adjustments can be preset ⇒ page 67.

WAR NI NG

Operating the radio navigation system while driving can distract from traffic and lead to accidents.

• Always drive attentively and responsibly.

• Set volume settings to levels that ensure that

acoustic signals from outside the vehicle are audible at all times (for example, the sirens of emergency rescue vehicles).

• Excessively high volume settings may lead to

hearing loss. This can also extend to short exposure of the ears to loud volumes.

Note

Excessively loud or distorted playback can damage the vehicle speakers.

Where the default volume for the playback of

an audio source has been increased significantly (for example due to playback of a very quiet external audio source), be sure to reduce the volume again before changing audio sources.

Additional displays and options

Please first read and observe the safety instructions on page 3 and the introduc-

tory information on page 8.

Displays on the screen may vary or be different from the displays described here, depending on the settings.

All displays can be shown only after a complete system start of the radio navigation system.

Depending on the vehicle, adjustments of air conditioning settings or displays regarding factory-installed driver assistance systems are temporarily shown on the screen. The displays are automatically closed when they are no longer required.

Function Operation

Increase volume.

Turn the volume control  ⇒ page 6, fig. 1 to the right or press the button on the multi-function steering wheel ⇒ Booklet Owner's manual, chapter ve- hicle overview.

Reduce volume.

Turn the volume control  to the left or press the button on the multi-function steering wheel.





MUTE

PHONE

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Function buttons and device buttons

Fig. 2 RADIO main menu with pop-up window.

Please first read and observe the safety instructions on page 3 and the introduc-

tory information on page 8.

The device is equipped with a touch screen.

The menu that is currently selected is displayed In the middle of the bottom screen line.

Controls

• Rotary and push buttons.

• Labeled device buttons.

• Function buttons on the device.

• Function buttons shown on the screen.

Rotary and push buttons

The left rotary and push button ⇒ page 6, fig. 1 is designated Volume control  or On-Off switch.

The center rotary and push button ⇒ page 6, fig. 1

is designated Tuning knob.

Device buttons

Buttons on the device are identified in this manual as “buttons” and are represented as a symbol with blue content , for example button.

Underneath the screen are two unlabeled device buttons ⇒ page 6, fig. 1 . Operation and function correspond to the respective function buttons

⇒ fig. 2 and shown at the top of the screen.

Device buttons are operated by pressing or holding.

Function buttons on the screen

Active areas of the screen which represent a function are labeled as “function buttons” and are operated by a brief press on the screen or holding. Function buttons are described in the manual as “function button” and with the button symbol.

A function button that is grayed-out cannot be selected, e.g. .

Pop-up window

A “pop-up window” is a small window that appears for a short time prior to the current menu and contains additional function buttons.

A function button in a pop-up window can be accessed by pressing it. The pop-up window then closes.

Press the button in order to close the pop-up window without a change.

Launching or activating functions using the “checkboxes”

Some functions are started or stopped by pressing the related button, for example the Scan function ⇒ page 14.

Other functions or displays are permanently activated or deactivated and are marked with a checkbox.

A check mark in a checkbox  indicates that the function is activated, an empty checkbox , that it is deactivated.

Functions activated via checkboxes can only be deactivated by opening the pop-up window again and deactivating the checkbox.

Selecting function buttons via the tuning knob

With the exception of the two lower function buttons and , function buttons that are shown in the display can also be selected by turning the tuning knob ⇒ page 6, fig. 1 . Pressing accesses the respective function button ⇒ page 11.

A1A

... RADIO

AAA

...



AAA

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Browsing lists and selecting items

Fig. 3 Track list of an MP3 CD.

Please first read and observe the safety instructions on page 3 and the introduc-

tory information on page 8.

Available stations and selectable tracks are displayed as items in lists. The current station or track is highlighted ⇒ fig. 3.

List items are accessed by pressing, the same way as function buttons.

Tagging and accessing list items (tuning knob)

• Select list items: Move the selecting frame using

the tuning knob ⇒ page 6, fig. 1 .

When the selection frame is moved to the end of the displayed list segments, the next items will be displayed.

• Launch marked list items: Press the tuning

knob.

Rapid list browsing (scroll marker)

If more items are selectable than can be displayed, a “scroll bar” is shown on the left side of the screen.

The colored semi-circle indicates the scope of the complete list and the “scroll marker” ⇒ fig. 3 indicates the position of the displayed list segments. The size of the scroll marker corresponds to the size of the displayed list segment proportional to the complete list. The smaller the scroll marker, the longer the list.

• Browse long lists page-by-page: Press the screen

briefly above or below the scroll marker.

• Browse long lists quickly: Manually move the

scroll marker. To do this, place a finger on the scroll marker and move downward over the screen without removing it. When the desired position is reached, lift the finger from the screen.

Closing lists and sub-menus

Operation: Effects

Press the button.

Closes an open pop-up window.

OR: Moves up one menu all the way to the Main menu.

OR: Undoes navigation address entries step by step.

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Audio mode

Radio mode

Introduction

In this section you’ll find information on the following:

Opening the RADIO main menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Changing frequency bands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Changing radio stations or selecting from the FM

station list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Automatic scan/tune . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Manually selecting a station frequency . . . . . . . . .

Displaying and hiding station preset buttons and

storing stations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Accessing stations stored on station preset buttons

Satellite radio mode (SAT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Satellite radio main menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Changing Sirius stations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Selecting stations from a particular category . . . . .

Radio settings menu (SETUP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Supplementary information:

• Safety instructions  ⇒ page 3

• Device overview ⇒ page 6

Parking garages, tunnels, high buildings or mountains can interfere with the radio

signal.

Decals or metal-coated stickers on the vehicle windows can affect radio reception in

vehicles with window antennas.

Opening the RADIO main menu

Fig. 4 RADIO main menu with displayed station

preset buttons.

Fig. 5 RADIO main menu without station preset buttons.

Please first read and observe the safety instructions on page 3 and the introduc-

tory information on page 12.

• Press the button.

The radio station currently playing is displayed in the center of the screen.

The “Station button” display can be switched on and off in the RADIO ⇒ fig. 4 main menu ⇒ page 15.

Displaying radio station names (RDS)

If RDS is available and the reception is good enough, the name of the radio station may be displayed (in fig. 5: Radio 2).

RDS (Radio Data System) is a radio data service which is not supported by all devices and may not be accessible everywhere or for every station.

RADIO

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Changing frequency bands

Fig. 6 RADIO main menu: Frequency function button.

Please first read and observe the safety instructions on page 3 and the introduc-

tory information on page 12.

The currently selected frequency band (FM or AM) is indicated above the station name and in the bottom screen line.

Changing the frequency band

• Press the button in the RADIO main

menu.

• OR: Press the function button and select

the frequency band by pressing a function button ⇒ fig. 6.

Changing radio stations or selecting from the FM station list

Fig. 7 Station List: The current station is highlighted.

Please first read and observe the safety instructions on page 3 and the introduc-

tory information on page 12.

Changing the radio station using the arrow button

or .

• Briefly press the arrow button or .

Depending on the the arrow button settings, ⇒ page 20 will only allow you to change between saved stations (Display:

 in ⇒ page 16, fig. 13).

Opening the FM station list

In the FM station list, all FM radio stations with strong reception are stored automatically. These can be accessed sequentially or can be selected directly from the FM station list.

• Change to the FM frequency band ⇒ page 13.

• Press the function button and press

the function button in the pop-up window

⇒ fig. 6.

• ODER: If the display of the station buttons is

deactivated ⇒ page 15, you can go directly to the station list using the tuning knob ⇒ page 6, fig. 1

After one minute of inactivity, the FM station list display is closed. The FM station list is automatically updated.

No station list is available for the AM frequency band.

Selecting stations from the FM station list

• Open the FM station list.

• Tag stations one after another by rotating the

tuning knob. Access tagged stations by pressing the knob ⇒ page 8.

• OR: Move the scroll marker in order to search

the list and press the desired station on the screen

⇒ page 8.

• To save the tagged station, press the station

preset button and then press the ⇒ fig. 7 function button ⇒ page 15.

• Press the button in order to close the FM

station list.

RADIO

Band

 

Freq. band

FM/ Lis t

Save



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Automatic scan/tune

Fig. 8 RADIO main menu: Extras function button. Fig. 9 RADIO main menu with station scanning func-

tion.

Please first read and observe the safety instructions on page 3 and the introduc-

tory information on page 12.

When station scanning is running, all stations of the current frequency band which can be received are played for about 5 seconds each.

Starting and stopping station scanning

• Open the RADIO main menu and select the fre-

quency band ⇒ page 13.

• Press the function button.

• Press the function button in the pop-up

window ⇒ fig. 8.

• Station scanning starts and the function

button switches to ⇒ fig. 9.

• Press the function button or press the

tuning knob ⇒ page 6, fig. 1 in order to stop sta- tion scanning at the current station.

Station scanning is also stopped if a station is manually selected via the arrow or station buttons, .

Manually selecting a station frequency

Fig. 10 Select radio stations manually.

Please first read and observe the safety instructions on page 3 and the introduc-

tory information on page 12.

• Open the RADIO main menu and select the fre-

quency band ⇒ page 13.

• Press the function button.

• Press the function button in the pop-up

window ⇒ fig. 8.

• The frequency of the selected station is indi-

cated and the function button switches to

⇒ fig. 10.

• Change the frequency incrementally:Turn the

tuning knob ⇒ page 6, fig. 1 .

• Rapid scan of the frequency band: Keep the

arrow button pressed . After releasing the button, the next receivable radio station is automatically set.

• Press the function button in order to

end manual frequency selection.

After about 10 seconds of inactivity, manual frequency selection stops automatically.

Manual frequency selection is also stopped if a station is selected via a station preset button or the display is changed to the FM station list.

For RDS-capable stations, the station name is displayed underneath the frequency

⇒ fig. 10 (Radio 2).

Extras

Scan

Extras

Scan

Extras

Manual

Extras

Manual

 

Manual

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Displaying and hiding station preset buttons and storing stations

Fig. 11 RADIO main menu: Extras function button. Fig. 12 RADIO main menu with display of the station

preset buttons.

Please first read and observe the safety instructions on page 3 and the introduc-

tory information on page 12.

Radio stations can be assigned numbered function buttons in the RADIO main menu ⇒ fig. 12. These function buttons are called “station preset buttons”. Station preset buttons can be shown or hidden.

Showing and hiding station preset buttons

• In the RADIO main menu, press the func-

tion button ⇒ fig. 11.

• Activate and deactivate the checkbox in the

function button in order to display or hide

the station preset buttons.

• If the checkbox is activated , six station preset

buttons are displayed in the RADIO main menu

⇒ fig. 12.

• Turn the tuning knob ⇒ page 6, fig. 1 in

order to tag the station preset buttons one after the other. If the first or last station preset button displayed is tagged and the tuning knob is turned further, the next six station preset buttons will be displayed.

If .

Storing stations to station preset buttons

Storing a station on a station preset button overwrites the previously saved station.

• Show station preset buttons and select a sta-

tion.

• Press the desired station preset button until a

signal tone sounds.

• The station currently being heard is saved on

this station preset button ⇒ page 16, fig. 13.

• OR: Tag a station preset button by turning the

tuning knob and pressing the tuning knob until a signal tone sounds.

Alternatively, stations can be saved exclusively by using the tuning knob.

• Hold the tuning knob until the next free station

preset button is automatically offered for the current station.

• Turn the tuning knob to select another station

preset button.

• Briefly press the tuning knob to save the station.

Stations can also be saved via the station list view ⇒ page 13.

All stations stored on station preset buttons can be deleted individually or collectively ⇒ page 20.

If the station preset buttons are usually not

used for station selection, Volkswagen recommends hiding them. It is then possible to switch to the station list directly by rotating the tuning knob. ⇒ page 13.

Extras

Presets

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Accessing stations stored on station preset buttons

Fig. 13 RADIO main menu with display of the station

preset buttons.

Please first read and observe the safety instructions on page 3 and the introduc-

tory information on page 12.

• Open the RADIO main menu and display sta-

tion preset buttons if necessary ⇒ page 15.

• Turn the tuning knob ⇒ page 6, fig. 1 in

order to tag the station preset buttons one after the other. The station stored on the respective station preset button is displayed.

• Press the tuning knob to access the displayed

station.

• OR: Briefly press the displayed station preset

button on the screen to directly access the stored station.

• OR: If  is displayed ⇒ fig. 13, all stations

can be accessed with the arrow buttons and browsed ⇒ page 20.

A stored station can only then be played if it can still be received at the current location.

Satellite radio mode (SAT)

Please first read and observe the safety instructions on page 3 and the introduc-

tory information on page 12.

A wide variety of audio programs from various categories (music, news, sports, entertainment, etc.) can be accessed in the US and Canada via satellite radio.

Satellite radio is subject to fees and requires activation by providing the device-specific SIRIUS ID over the phone or via the Internet prior to use.

Displaying the SIRIUS ID

• In Radio mode, press the button

⇒ page 6, fig. 1 .

• Press the function button.

The SIRIUS ID for the activation of audio services, as well as the necessary web address or phone number needed for activation are displayed in a pop-up window.

Different packages can be ordered. Please ask your Volkswagen dealer for more information about Satellite radio mode, or refer to the web address displayed.

• Press the function button to close the pop-

up window.

The Sirius ID is displayed on channel 0.

 

SIRIUS I D

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Satellite radio main menu

Fig. 14 Satellite radio main menu.

Please first read and observe the safety instructions on page 3 and the introduc-

tory information on page 12.

• In the main menu press the RADIO button and

quickly one after the other in order to view all available frequency bands.

• OR: Press the function button, then press

the function button in the pop-up window ⇒ fig. 14.

The most recent station will be played, if it is still receivable on the channel in question.

Information regarding the selected station (type of station, station name and channel number) is displayed in the Satellite radio main menu, with information regarding the current program also displayed (in fig. 14: Track, Artist and Album Name).

Service display on the screen

The method for storing and accessing preset stations is the same as in Radio mode

⇒ page 12.

The Satellite radio provider is responsible for

the content of the broadcasts.

BAND

Sirius

Display: Meaning

Channel Update: Updates the Sirius program structure. Satellite radio reception is not necessary for the duration of the update. After this, some stations may broadcast on a different channel.

Invalid: Station is no longer available on the saved or manually configured channel.

Unsubscribed: Station is not included in the current subscription or the subscription has expired.

LINKING: There is currently no satellite radio reception, for example, due to location under a thick

canopy of leaves or in an underground garage.

ANTENNA: Antenna malfunction. Please contact a Volkswagen dealer .

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Changing Sirius stations

Fig. 15 Station selection options. Fig. 16 Station list in the selected category.

Please first read and observe the safety instructions on page 3 and the introduc-

tory information on page 12.

Changing stations using the arrow buttons

• Press one of the arrow buttons on the device

⇒ page 6, fig. 1 to switch to the next station in

the selected category. If  is displayed, only the stations saved on the

station preset buttons are browsed through ⇒ page 15.

Configuring station selection options

• Press the function button in the Satel-

lite radio main menu ⇒ fig. 15.

• Activate the function button in the

pop-up window to show the station buttons in the

Satellite radio main menu ⇒ page 15.

• OR: Activate the checkbox in the func-

tion button to browse through the channels using the tuning knob ⇒ page 6, fig. 1 .

• OR: Activate the checkbox in the

function button to open the station list view with the tuning knob and open stations there.

Selecting satellite stations from the station list

All the activated stations in the chosen category are displayed in the station list.

• Turn the tuning knob to open the list of avail-

able satellite stations in the selected category

⇒ fig. 16.

• Change category if required ⇒ page 19.

• Browse list and launch the desired station by

turning the tuning knob to select, then pressing it

⇒ page 8.

• Press the ⇒ page 6, fig. 1 button to close

the station list.

The list will close automatically after a a period of inactivity.

SCAN

• Press the function button in the Satel-

lite radio main menu ⇒ fig. 15.

• Press the function button in the pop-up

window.

The function button switches to . All stations are played for about 5 seconds each.

• Press the function button in order to stop

station scanning at the current station.

Scanning will also be stopped if a station is selected manually using the arrow or station buttons.

Options

 Presets

 Tun e

 Channel List



Options

Scan

Options Scan

Scan

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Selecting stations from a particular category

Fig. 17 Station selection options. Fig. 18 Select a category.

Please first read and observe the safety instructions on page 3 and the introduc-

tory information on page 12.

• Press the function button in the Satel-

lite radio main menu and press the func-

tion button in the in the pop-up window ⇒ fig. 17.

• OR: Press function button in the sta-

tion list view ⇒ page 18, fig. 16

Opens the list of available categories ⇒ fig. 18.

• Open the desired category by marking it (by

turning the tuning knob) and selecting it (by pressing the knob) ⇒ page 8

The station list corresponding to the chosen category will be opened. Only the stations in the selected category will be displayed.

If is selected, stations of all categories will be displayed ⇒ page 18, fig. 16.

• Access stations as described ⇒ page 18.

• Press the button to close a list.

The list view will close au tomatically after a period of inactivity.

Options

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