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The information within this guide must be used in conjunction with the information in the Volkswagen Owner’s Manual. You should refer to your vehicle’s 

Owner’s Manual and Infotainment System Booklet for all information, warnings and feature limitations. Always pay careful attention to the road and do not 

drive while distracted. Some Infotainment features can only be accessed and operated when the vehicle is standing still. 

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Introduction to Your Atlas

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Available on select trim lines.

1. 

Digital Cockpit/Instrument Cluster* 

Displays vehicle system and function information.  

Digital Cockpit Display Options can be accessed using  

the multi-function steering wheel controls and can 

be customized using the Infotainment touchscreen.

2. 

Infotainment 

Touch-sensitive buttons control the various 

Infotainment functions, including radio, media 

selections, App-Connect functions, phone operation, 

vehicle functions and the optional Navigation system.

3. 

Start-Stop System 

When the light is off, the system is activated. System 

is deactivated when the light is on. Start-Stop is 

automatically activated when the ignition is switched 

on. For more information, see operating conditions in 

your Owner’s Manual.

4. 

USB-C Port 

USB Type C ports  

  allow you to connect 

your mobile phone to your Atlas using the latest 

generation of USB. To utilize USB Type C, you 

must have a compatible cable. To find a cable that 

converts your phone’s charging port to a USB Type C 

connector

click here

.

5. 

Steering Wheel Left Side Controls 

Buttons for operating the Cruise Control or Adaptive 

Cruise Control* and other Driver Assistance features. 

Volume settings for radio, Navigation system 

notifications or phone calls.

6. 

Wireless Charging 

Can charge a Qi-capable mobile phone without the 

need to plug in a cable. Simply place your device 

securely in the center of the surface with the display 

facing up. An alert in the Infotainment system will 

indicate when charging begins.

7. 

Steering Wheel Right Side Controls

Voice Control Button:

 Activates the Voice 

Recognition System. Short press to activate 

Volkswagen Voice Control.* Long press to 

activate third party voice control with a 

compatible smart phone connected to  

App-Connect

VIEW Button: 

For vehicles with a Digital 

Cockpit, it switches between wide and 

standard display.

OK Button:

 Used to select settings for features 

in the instrument cluster display.

Horizontal Menu Buttons:

 Used to navigate 

through the instrument cluster’s main menus.

Vertical Arrow Buttons:

 Push to navigate inside 

a specific menu.

Horizontal Arrow Buttons:

 Push to change 

radio stations, scroll through radio presets or 

select the next or previous media track.

Steering Wheel Heating:

 Activates the heated 

steering wheel. Can be pressed repeatedly to 

select between three levels of heating and held 

for one second to save a heating level. Press 

and hold to recall the last saved level. To turn 

off, press repeatedly until bar display in the 

instrument panel goes out.

8. 

Remote Start* (not shown)   

If your vehicle is equipped with this feature, the 

engine can be started from outside the vehicle with 

the Remote Start button, allowing the HVAC system 

to heat or cool the interior. On your key fob, press 

the Lock button, then the Remote Start button     

twice. Pressing three times will cancel operation.

Optional equipment shown.

Summary of Contents for Atlas 2021.5

Page 1: ...2021 5 Atlas Quick Start Guide...

Page 2: ...Adaptive Cruise Control and other Driver Assistance features Volume settings for radio Navigation system notifications or phone calls 6 Wireless Charging Can charge a Qi capable mobile phone without...

Page 3: ...parately or as a package by SiriusXM Radio Inc If you decide to continue service after your trial the subscription plan you choose will automatically renew thereafter and you will be charged according...

Page 4: ...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 distan...

Page 5: ...zones Air Distribution 3 The Air Distribution button directs air to the floor panel or defrost vents or a combination of vents Pressing the button multiple times toggles through the different airflow...

Page 6: ...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 LEARN MORE AT knowyourvw com...

Page 7: ...tion steering wheel End a Call While in the Phone function press the red Phone icon on the Infotainment touchscreen Or alternatively 1 Use the Horizontal Menu buttons on the multi function steering wh...

Page 8: ...can also help with directions Activate Siri and say Navigate to and your destination 4 Messages Siri can send read and reply to your text messages for you 5 Tapping the Volkswagen Logo icon simply tak...

Page 9: ...Car Net Enrollment Process8 if not performed by dealer Download the Volkswagen Car Net mobile app from the App Store Select Login to register and create your unique VW ID Log in to Car Net mobile app...

Page 10: ...ty Lights up or flashes Engine control Exhaust system malfunction engine Malfunction Indicator Light MIL Fuel filler cap not properly closed Engine control malfunction Anti Lock Braking system ABS mal...

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