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Pairing a Compatible Phone

1. 

Be sure to check your phone’s compatibility at  

www.knowyourvw.com/bluetooth

.

2. 

With the ignition on and the vehicle in Park, turn the  

Infotainment system on. Your vehicle’s Bluetooth system  

will be in “discovery” mode.

3. 

From the Bluetooth menu on your phone, search for new devices 

and select VW BT XXXX (last four digits of VIN).

4. 

A connection request will appear on the Infotainment display.

5. 

Press 

Connect

 on the Infotainment display.

6. 

The Infotainment display will then show a PIN.

7. 

Make sure the same PIN is displayed on your phone and press 

Yes

 

on the Infotainment display, then press 

Pair

 on your phone.

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 

Swapping 

icon    .

Note: This feature is not available when the phone is connected to App

-

C onnect,  Apple  CarPlay

®

 or Android Auto

.

Call by Name via Native Bluetooth  

Technology  

Applies to vehicles with Voice Recognition feature.

1. 

Short press the 

Voice Control

 button  

  on the  

multi-function steering wheel.

2. 

After the chime say, “Call,” followed by the name of the 

person you want to call. For example, “Call Mike Brown.”

3. 

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: work, mobile, home, etc.

Answer an Incoming Call

The Bluetooth system will interrupt your car stereo with a ringtone. Press the  

  button on the multi-function 

steering wheel or the green 

Phone

 icon  

  on the Infotainment touchscreen to answer the call.

Volume Settings  

To adjust the volume of the Bluetooth system while on a call, press the 

Volume Up

 or 

Volume Down

  

  switch  

on the left side of the multi-function steering wheel.

Switch to Private Mode

To prevent passengers from overhearing a conversation,  

switch a Bluetooth call to your mobile phone:

1. 

Once a call has been answered, use the 

Horizontal Menu

 

buttons  

  on the multi-function steering wheel  

to access the Phone menu in the instrument cluster display.

2. 

Press the 

Vertical Arrow

 buttons     on the right side multi-

function steering wheel controls until “Private”  

appears in the display.

3. 

To select, press the  

  button on the multi-function 

steering wheel.

End a Call

If you are in the Phone Menu function, press the red 

Phone

 icon  

  on the touchscreen. Or:

1. 

Use the 

Horizontal Menu

 buttons  

  on the multi-function steering wheel to access the Phone menu in the 

instrument cluster display.

2. 

Press the 

Vertical Arrow

 buttons     until “End” appears in the display.

3. 

Press the  

  button on the multi-function steering wheel.

Cancel Active Voice Recognition or an Active Route

Double press the 

Voice Control

 button  

  on the multi-function steering wheel to end Voice Recognition. To end an 

active route, short press the 

Voice Control

 button  

  and say “Cancel destination” after you hear a beep.

Destination Entry with  

Voice Recognition 

1. 

Short press the 

Voice Control

 button  

  on the  

multi-function steering wheel. A beep will sound.

2. 

Say, “New destination.”

3. 

After the beep, speak the address. For example, “Two  

zero two four Main Street, Los Angeles.” Speak in single 

digits.

4. 

The system will repeat the address for confirmation  

and ask if you would like to start route guidance. After  

Bluetooth Technology

®

 / Voice Recognition

  Warnings: 

Visit 

www.knowyourvw.com/bluetooth

 to view more detailed information and important safety warnings for 

Bluetooth Pairing

.

  Warnings: 

See 

Voice Control

 in your Infotainment System Booklet for more detailed information and for important safety warnings.

Watch the Phone Pairing video.

Watch the Voice Recognition video.

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Page 4: ...he shortest interval is reached the distance returns to the greatest interval when the button is pressed again When the ACC system brings the vehicle to a stop for more than 3 seconds briefly press th...

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Page 6: ...mergency services paid subscription The five year no charge Remote Access package allows you access to Car Net Enrollment Process8 if not performed by dealer Download the Volkswagen Car Net mobile app...

Page 7: ...u may use the shortcut Call John Smith work or the system may ask you to choose work mobile home etc Answer an Incoming Call The Bluetooth system will interrupt your car stereo with a ringtone Press t...

Page 8: ...charge iPhone only disconnect from Apple CarPlay by pressing the Volkswagen Logo icon then select Disconnect on the touchscreen This will allow Bluetooth access while charging your iPhone Always pay c...

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Page 10: ...n a collision and serious personal injury Never ignore warning lights or text WARNINGS Always stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so Park the vehicle at a safe distance from moving traffic an...

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