Radio mode
Introduction
In this section you’ll find information about:
Opening the RADIO main menu and changing frequency band
Changing radio station or selecting a station from the station list
Scan feature (Scan)
Manually selecting a station frequency
HD radio
Changing the station buttons and storing a radio station
Selecting stations stored to station buttons
Satellite radio mode
Satellite radio main menu
Changing station and selecting a category
Radio settings
More information:
Safety information for Infotainment System
Basic information on use
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WARNING
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Driving on today's roads demands the full attenti o n of the driver at all times. Driver
distraction causes acciden ts, collisions and serious personal injur y!
Never let yourself be distracted when set ti n g, adjusting, or using the Infotainment System,
when using your cell phone, or when operating the cell phone controls.
Always drive attentively and responsibly. Use the Infotainment system, your cell phone,
and the cell phone controls only if road, tra ffic, and weather conditions per m it and you w ill
not be distracted from your driving.
If you cannot use the Infotainment System, your cell pho ne, or the cel l ph one con trols
safely while driving, wait until l ater or find a safe spot where you can pull off the road and
park the vehicle.
Always set sound volume levels so that you can clearly hear horns, sirens, and other
warning sounds outside the vehicle.
Parking garages, tunnels, high buildings or mountains can interfe re wi th 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 and changing frequency band
Fig. 134 RADIO main menu in FM mode.
Please first read and heed the WARNINGS note the introductory information and heed
the WARNINGS
Opening the RADIO main menu
Press the BAND Infotainment button to open the RADIO main menu with the frequency band that was
last set ⇒ fig. 134.
The set frequency band is displayed in the top left corner of the screen.
The station you are currently listening to is shown in the middle of the scr een.
Station name display (RDS)
If RDS is available, the station name can be displayed provided the reception is sufficiently strong .
RDS (Radio Data System) is a radio data service that is not supported by all units and is not avai lable
everywhere or from every radio st ation.
Changing the frequency band
In the RADIO main menu, press the BAND function key.
Call up the desired frequency range by pressing a function key in the pop-up window.
Function keys in the radio main menu
BAND: for selecting the desired frequency band.
Station: For accessing the list of currently receivable radio stations
Presets: To select the station buttons displayed in the RADIO main menu
Extras: Opens a pop-up window with further options.
Scan: starts and stops the scan feature
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Display off Switching off the display. To switch on again, press any Infotainment button or touch
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screen.
Tune: opens the frequency dial for the selected frequency band
1... to xx... station buttons for storing radio stations
Changing radio station or selecting a station from the station list
Fig. 135 FM-station list: Station 2 is playing.
Please first read and heed the WARNINGS note the introductory information and heed
the WARNINGS
Switching through radio stations
Briefly press an arrow button or £ on the screen ⇒ fig. 13 4.
Selecting stations from the station list
The unit regularly searches for stations with a strong re ception and stores them in the station list.
Press the
The station list “jumps” straight to the view of the station you are list ening to ⇒ fig. 135.
Call up stations from the station list by touching them or selecting them with the setting knob
⇒ fig. 123 (3)
To close the station list, press the
The station list closes automatically after approximately one minute of inacti vity.
Station function key to open the station list for the selected frequency range.
function key.
Scan feature (Scan)
Fig. 136 RADIO main menu.
Please first read and heed the WARNINGS , note the introductory informati on and heed
the WARNINGS
When the scan feature is running, all available statio n s on the cur re nt frequency band are played in
sequence for roughly 10 seconds each.
Open the RADIO main menu and select the frequency band
Touch the
In the pop-up window, press the
Extras function key.
Scan function key.
Station scanning starts and the
Press the
£Scan function key to stop the scan featur e at the station that is currently playing.
Extras function key switches to £Scan ⇒ fig. 136.
The scan feature also stops when you manually select a station with the arrow buttons
Manually selecting a station frequency
Fig. 137 RADIO main menu with the frequency dial for the selected frequency band.
Please first read and heed the WARNINGS note the introductory information and heed
the WARNINGS
Displaying and hiding the frequency dial
Open the RADIO main menu and select the frequency band
Press the
Tune function key to display the frequency dial of the selected frequency band ⇒ fig. 137.
OR: Turn the setting knob ⇒ fig. 123 (3) one stop further.
To hide the frequency dial, bri efly press the setting knob.
The frequency dial is hidden automatically after approximately 5 seconds of inacti vit y.
Manual frequency selection is also closed if you select a station with a station button.
Adjusting the frequency in stages
Briefly press one of the arr ow b utt o ns to the right and left of the frequency dial.
OR: Turn the setting knob ⇒ fig. 123 (3).
Quickly browsing the frequency band
Place your finger on the slider in the frequency dial and drag it along the dial .
OR: Press a point on the scale either side of the slider. The slider will then “j um p” strai gh t to the
selected point.
OR: Press one of the arrow buttons at the top of the screen. The slider automatically runs through
the frequency band in the corresponding direction and stops when a station has been found.
Applicable only in the United States
HD radio Ï
Fig. 138 Digital main station set.
Please first read and heed the WARNINGS note the introductory information and heed
the WARNINGS
Some radio stations also provide their output in digital format as “HD Radio
TM ”.
HD Radio
If the station you are listening to broadcasts in HD Radio
TM must be activated in the Radio settings
TM, the radio automatically switches to digital
HD radio reception.
The symbol is displayed as active at the top right of the screen when digital reception is active.
When you leave the area with digital coverage, the radio switches to the analog main station and “
” symbol is shown as inactive (gray).
Setting HD radio sub-channels
Some HD radio stations provide additional sub-channels via their digital channel.
Available sub-channels are shown on the screen while the main chan nel is selected (display: HD1,
HD2 etc.).
Press the arrow button
on the screen to set the next sub-channel.
Press the arrow button ag ain cha ng es to the next sub-channel. If there is no other sub-channel
available then the next change takes you to the next available station.
Pressing the arrow button
changes back up through the available sub-channels to the main
channel.
The sub-channel that is currently selected is shown on the screen after the display of the main channel
(such as
...-HD2 for the second sub-channel).
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The station list only shows the sub -channels of the set main channel. T he sub-channels of other HD
radio stations cannot be displayed.
Changing the station buttons and storing a radio station
Fig. 139 RADIO main menu.
Please first read and heed the WARNINGS on page 241, note the introductory
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information and heed the WARNINGS
In the RADIO main menu, you can store stations from all frequency bands on 36 numbered function
keys. These function keys are called “station preset buttons”.
If no station buttons are displayed in satellite radio mode, the song info feature has been activated
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Changing the displayed station buttons
The station buttons are displayed in groups of six function key s.
In the RADIO main menu, press the
Memoryfunction key.
In the pop-up window, press to select the desired group of station buttons (for example fig. 139:
memory 1...6).
Storing stations on a displayed station button
Storing a station to a station button overwrites any station previously stored to that button.
If the station you are listening to is stored to a station button, the name of the frequency band
displayed in the RADIO main menu is followed by the station button number ⇒ fig. 140.
Select a frequency band and station.
Press the desired station preset button until a signal tone sounds.
The station currently playing is now stored on that station button.
All stored stations can be deleted together
Selecting stati o ns stored to statio n bu ttons
Fig. 140 RADIO main menu: Preset 4 selected.
Please first read and heed the WARNINGS note the introductory information and heed
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the WARNINGS
Selecting stat ion buttons to be di splayed in the RADIO menu
Press the station button in which the desired station is displayed.
OR: If an arrow is displayed on the
stations with the arrow buttons
It is possible to switch to a stored station on a different frequenc y b an d.
A stored station can only then be played if it can still be recei ved at the c ur rent loc ation.
£ Presets function key, you can also b r owse t h r ough the stored
Applicable only in the United States
Satellite radio mode
Please first read and heed the WARNINGS note the introductory information and heed
the WARNINGS
In the USA and Canada satellite radio with a large selection of audio programs of varied categories
(music, news, sport, entertainment etc.) can als o be receiv ed.
Satellite radio services are subject to subscript i on cha rges. Th e s ub sc ription must be activated for use
either by telephone or Internet using the unit-specific Sirius ID.
Displaying the Sirius ID
Press the SETUPInfotainment button ⇒ fig. 123.
Press the
Radiofunction key.
Press the function key
The Sirius ID and the Internet address and the teleph o ne numb e r of t he Si rius activation Hotline are
displayed in the pop-up window.
Different packages can be ordered. Furthe r information on satellite radio mode is available from
Volkswagen dealerships and via the Internet address displayed.
Press function key
SIRIUS ID
OK to close the pop-up window
The Sirius ID is also shown on channel 0.
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Satellite radio main menu
Fig. 141 Satellite radio main menu.
Please first read and heed the WARNINGS note the introductory information and heed
the WARNINGS
In the RADIO main menu, press function key
SIRIUS ⇒ fig. 141
Band and in the pop-up window press function key
The last used station will be selected.
The satellite radio main menu contains information on the select ed st ation (station category, station
name and channel number). In addition, information o n the curr ent track can also be displayed (track,
artist and album name).
Press the
In the pop-up window, press the
SIRIUS function key .
Song Infofunction key.
Track information is displayed in pla ce of t he st ation buttons in the lower half of the screen . If track
information is not available, the window remains empty after it is opened.
Briefly press the display window to hide the track information.
OR: Press the
SIRIUS function key and press the Song Infofunction key in the pop-up window.
Changing the displayed station buttons
Press the Presets function key and press the desired station buttons in the pop-up window.
Storing and selecting the stored stations
Service displays on the screen
Display: meaning
Channel Update: The Sirius program structure is being update d. Satellite radio reception is not
available while updating is in progress. After the updat e, some stations may be broadcast on a
different channel.
Invalid: The station is no longer available on the stored or manually selected channel.
Unsubscribed: The station is not included in your current subscription package or your
subscription has expired.
Subscription Change: In the pop-up window, press the OKfunction key to start the station update
following a subscription package change.
Linking: Satellite radio reception is currently not available, such as under trees or in an
underground parking garage.
Display: meaning
Antenna: Aerial fault. Please contact a Volkswagen dealership.
Changing station and selecting a category
Fig. 142 Station list for station selection.
Please first read and heed the WARNINGS note the introductory information and heed
the WARNINGS
Changing station
Briefly press an arrow button or £ on the screen to select a different station.
OR: Turn the setting knob ⇒ fig. 123 (3).
If an arrow £ is displayed on the
£ Presetsfunction key, pressing the arrow buttons changes to stored
stations only. The setting can be changed in the Radio settings menu
Opening the station list and selecting stations
All available stations are displayed i n the stati o n list ⇒ fig. 142.
In the satellit e r adio main menu, press the
Channelsfunction key ⇒ fig. 141. The list view “jumps”
straight to the view of the station you are listening to.
Search through the list and press the required station to select it
To close the station list, press the
function key .
The station list closes automatically after a period of inactivity.
Selecting a different station by changing the category
The currently selected category is displayed in the function key at the top right of the station list.
The order of the satellite stations and which categorie s are dis pl a ye d ca n be preselected in the
Radio Settings
Press the function key with the displ ay of the current categories.
Press a category to select it in the pop-up window.
The station list view “jumps” to the display of the selected catego ry and plays the first station in this
category.
SCAN
Press the SIRIUS function key followed by the Scan function key in the pop-up window to start the
scan feature.
The
SIRIUS function key change s to £ Scan. All stations of the chosen category are played in
sequence for roughly 5 seconds.
Press the
£ Scan function key to stop the scan feature at the station that is currently playing.
Manually selecting a station with th e arrow buttons or station buttons also st o p s th e sca n f eature.
Entering a channel number manually
The channel number for a satellite station can also be entered manually.
In the satellit e r adio main menu, press the
Tune function key to open an input window.
Enter a channel number in the input window.
Press the
To close the input window without making changes, press the
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OK function key to close the input window and switch to the channel you have entered.
Tune function button.
WARNING
Driving on today's roads demands the full attenti o n of the driver at all times. Driver
distraction causes acciden ts, collisions and serious personal injur y!
Never let yourself be distracted when setting, adjusting, or using the Infotainment System,
when using your cell phone, or when operating the cell phone controls.
Always drive attentively and responsibly. Use the Infotainment system, your cell phone,
and the cell phone controls only if road, traffic, and weather conditions p er m it and you will
not be distracted from your driving.
If you cannot use the Infotainment System, your cell pho ne, or the cel l ph one con trols
safely while driving, wait until l ater or find a safe spot where you can pull off the road and
park the vehicle.
Always set sound volume levels so that you can clearly hear horns, sirens, and other
warning sounds outside the vehicle.
If stations in a certain category in the station list are not dis pla ye d or can not b e call e d up , the
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category filter in the Radio settings may have been act ivated
Radio settings
Please first read and heed the WARNINGS note the introductory information and heed
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the WARNINGS
Press the
Press the
SETUPInfotainment button ⇒ fig. 123.
Radiofunction key.
Function key: Effect
Arrow Keys: Define the station selection for the arrow buttons and £ Depending on the selection
made, an arrow is displayed in the function key
menus.
£ Stations , £ Channels or £ Presets in all radio main
Function key: Effect
£ Station list: All available stations and channels can be browsed in sequence with the arrow
buttons.
£ Presets: Only stations and channels that are sto re d to st ation buttons can be browsed with the
arrow buttons.
Presets: Select the station buttons to be displayed
Press one of the functions buttons
Presets x...xto display the desired group of station buttons in
the main menu RADIO.
HD radio: HD radio is activated
Delete Presets: When Delete is pressed, all stations and channels stored to station buttons are deleted.
SIRIUS ID: Displays the Sirius ID
Sort stations: the station list shows all satellite stations as selected:
Station number : in the all categories view arranged according to channel number.
Category/Station name : in the category view arranged according to station name.
Category/Station no. : in the category view arranged according to channel number.
Station name : in the all categories view arranged according to station name.
Category filter: restrict selection of stations to certain categories.
If the check box in the
Category filter on function key is deactivated, all categories are
displayed and all stations can be selected.
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