Volkswagen ID.3: Android Auto
Requirements
The following requirements must be met in order to use Android Auto:
- The cell phone must support Android Auto.
- An Android Auto app must be installed on the cell phone.
- For Android Auto Wireless, Bluetooth must be activated on the cell phone
and in the Infotainment system. The
Infotainment system must also be activated as a Wi-Fi
hotspot.
- If Android Auto Wireless cannot be used, the cell phone must be
connected to the Infotainment system via aU SB
connection that allows data transfer. Only USB ports with data transfer are
suitable for use with Android Auto.
- The USB
cable used must be an original cable from your cell phone manufacturer.
These technologies may not be available in all
countries.
Information on technical requirements, compatible cell phones, certified apps
and availability can be found
on the Volkswagen and Android Auto websites or at an authorized Volkswagen
dealer or authorized
Volkswagen Service Facility.
Starting Android Auto
- Tap to open the
App-Connect main menu.
- Tap Android Auto to
establish the connection with the cell phone.
Disconnecting
- Tap
in Android Auto mode to open the App-Connect main menu.
- Tap
to end the active connection.
Special conditions
During an active connection with Android Auto, the following conditions
apply:
- An active Android Auto device can also be connected with the
Infotainment system via Bluetooth (hands-free
profile, HFP
) at the same time.
- Phone functions are possible through Android Auto. The Infotainment
system phone function can also be used if
the Android Auto device is connected to the Infotainment system via
Bluetooth at the same time.
- An active Android Auto device cannot be used as a media device in theM
edia main menu.
- It is not possible to use the internal navigation and Android Auto
navigation at the same time. The route guidance
which was started last ends the previous active one.
- The instrument cluster display will not display information about media
mode.
Voice control
- Tap briefly to start the Infotainment system voice control.
Or: tap and hold the
button to start voice
control of the connected cell phone.