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Radio mode
Introduction
In radio mode you can receive various available radio stations on different frequencies and save your favorites to the station buttons for quick access.
Available reception modes and bands depend on the vehicle equipment and are not available in all countries. Frequency bands in individual countries may be
discontinued, switched off or no longer offered.
The radio stations are responsible for transmitted content.
Other electrical devices connected in the vehicle can impair radio signal reception and cause noise in the speakers.
Decals or metal-coated stickers on the vehicle windows can impair radio reception in vehicles with window antennas.
Functions and radio symbols
Refer to ⇒
and Safety instructions.
Radio
The available scope of functions and also possible reception modes and bands depend on the vehicle equipment and are not available in all countries.
FM dual tuner (diversity aerial).
Summarized station list.
Merging of FM and DAB stations in a single list.
Summarized memory list.
Merging of all stations stored on station preset buttons in a list.
Up to 36 station preset buttons as storage locations for favorites.
Station logos.
Antenna amplifier
Internet radio.
HD Radio™.
Satellite radio:
SiriusXM™ 360L.
General symbols for radio operation
1. To open the main menu, open the home screen and tap
FMSelect a FM reception mode. Internet RadioSelect the Internet Radio reception mode.
Display favorites that are saved on station preset buttons.
⇒ Overview and controls of the 12" version , ⇒ Overview and controls of the 10" version .
SXMSelect the satellite radio reception mode. Select the
band or reception mode.
Displayed small in a station list: Stations already saved on a station preset button as favorites.
Open current playback.
Opening the settings.
Select the previous station from the station list or station on the previous station preset button.
Select the next station from the station list or station on the next station preset button.
Mute the radio.
Display the frequency band for manual selection of
the FM frequency.
Only possible when the summarized station list is switched off in the settings in radio mode.
Switch between radio and media mode.
My playlist.
Add stations as favorites.
Symbols for Internet Radio operation
Open full-text search.
Unable to receive Internet radio.
Display the last internet radio station.
Display the 100 most popular internet radio
stations. Display the available Internet Radio podcasts.
stations that transmit their program in the preferred language.
Display Internet Radio stations that originate from the preferred country.
Display Internet Radio
Display the
Display Internet Radio stations whose programs are of the preferred genre.
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station selection.
Display podcast episodes.
Display associated stations and podcasts.
Skip 15 seconds of podcast episode.
Jump back 15
seconds of podcast episode.
Symbols for HD Radio operation
Station supports HD Radio.
Tune the HD Radio substations.
Open the Emergency list of the “HD Radio Emergency Alerts” function.
HD Radio logo.
Symbols for satellite radio operation
Display the channel list.
Open the window for entering the channel number.
Set up listener profile.
Adjusting, tuning, and storing stations
Refer to ⇒
and Safety instructions.
Selecting the frequency band or reception mode
Before selecting a station, you must first select a frequency band or reception mode. Various stations are available, depending on the selected frequency band or
reception mode. The available bands and reception modes depend on the vehicle equipment and are not available in all countries.
1. Tap
to open the list of bands and reception modes.
2. Select the band or reception mode, e.g. FM.
Searching for and selecting a station
There are different ways to search for and select stations. The options vary based on the frequency band and reception mode.
Selecting via the multi-function steering wheel
You can select stations either from the station list or Favorites via the multi-function steering wheel.
To select the previous station, press
To select the next station, press
on the multi-function steering wheel.
on the multi-function steering wheel.
Select via the frequency band (FM)
You can select frequencies and save them as favorites.
Precondition:
The summarized station list is switched off in the settings.
1. Tap
.
2. Tap the cursor to press and slide to the frequency band and release at the desired frequency.
Or: tap a point on the frequency band. The cursor automatically jumps to the corresponding frequency.
The station at the set frequency will be tuned.
Select from station list (FM/DAB)
The station list displays the stations that currently can be received. The station list updates automatically.
1. Open the station list.
2. Tap the desired station.
The selected station will be tuned. The best reception mode is selected automatically depending on station availability.
Searching for and filtering stations (Internet Radio)
In Internet Radio mode, stations can be filtered according to category or searched for using a full-text search.
1. To start the full-text search, tap
.
2. Enter the name of the desired station.
The list of the found stations updates automatically during input.
3. Tap the desired station.
SCAN Search in SCAN mode (FM/DAB)
In SCAN mode, the stations in the frequency band are set automatically in succession and played for approx. 5 seconds each. SCAN mode is only possible in the
additional window in which the current playback is displayed.
1. To start SCAN mode, tap SCAN.
SCAN mode starts and the current station is shown on the display.
The SCAN function key is shown.
2. To select a station, tap SCAN.
The SCAN function key is no longer highlighted.
SCAN mode stops and the station is tuned.
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Storing stations on the station preset buttons
You can save up to 36 stations from different frequency bands and reception modes as favorites on the station preset buttons.
1. Tune the desired station.
2. Tap
.
Or: tap and hold the station on the station list.
The station preset buttons are displayed.
3. Tap
.
Or: tap on an already occupied station preset button and hold for approx. three seconds.
The station is saved on the selected station preset button.
If a station was already saved on the station preset button, this station will be removed from the station preset button and replaced by the new station.
Special functions in radio mode
Refer to ⇒
and Safety instructions.
The special functions in radio mode listed below may not be available for all Infotainment systems, depending on the vehicle equipment, and may not be available i
all countries.
Internet radio
Internet Radio is a reception mode for Internet Radio stations and podcasts independent of FM and DAB. Due to its transmission over the internet, receipt is not
regionally limited.
Internet radio is only available if the Infotainment system has an active Internet connection. Costs for streaming data online may result when using Internet radio.
This function of the Internet Radio in some countries depends on your vehicle privacy settings.
Station logos
Station logos can be preinstalled for some frequency bands in the Infotainment system.
If the Automatic station logo selection function is activated in the settings, the station logos are automatically assigned to the stations.
In Internet radio mode, the Infotainment system obtains the station logos from an online database and assigns them automatically to the stations.
Assigning station logos manually
1. In radio mode, tap
Radio Station logos.
2. Select the station to which a station logo should be assigned.
3. Select the station logo.
4. This process can be repeated for additional stations.
5. To finish assigning station logos, tap
.
Online functions in radio mode
Refer to ⇒
and Safety instructions.
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the Infotainment system features online functions in radio mode.
Online functions in radio mode are not available in all countries and vehicle models.
Online functions in radio mode include Internet Radio, for instance.
Prerequisites for using online functions in radio mode:
The vehicle is equipped with VW Car-Net.
You have registered and you have an active VW Car-Net user account.
The vehicle is assigned to your VW Car-Net user account.
You have purchased a corresponding active data package for an Internet connection and have also purchased a “Plus Online Radio subscription” via the
VW Car-Net app or the VW Car-Net website, USA: vw.com/carnet, Canada: vw.ca.
SiriusXM
Refer to ⇒
and Safety instructions.
SiriusXM is a satellite radio station that can be received in the USA and Canada. Satellite radio services are subject to fees and must be enabled for the
Infotainment system by phone or online.
SiriusXM subscriptions can be activated via cell phone.
The current status of the subscription can be shown in the settings in satellite radio mode.
Additional information can be found on the Internet:
In the USA:
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In Canada:
Displaying the SiriusXM ID
Each radio has its own SiriusXM ID with which you can manage your subscription.
1. In satellite radio mode: Tap
Or: in radio or media mode, tap
Or: In satellite radio mode: Tap
Subscription Information.
Radio Subscription information.
and enter channel number “0”.
The SiriusXM ID, the website and phone number for the SiriusXM activation hotline will be displayed on the screen.
SiriusXM with 360L
Your vehicle can be equipped with SiriusXM with 360L. SiriusXM with 360L offers both satellite and streaming connectivity for a multitude of music, news, sports, ta
and entertainment channels and content. With SiriusXM with 360L, you have a personalized listening experience with recommendations and functions based on
your listening habits.
SiriusXM live channels
The channels available depend on the enabled services. All available channels are displayed in the channel list.
Each channel is assigned a channel number.
The channels are sorted in the channel list according to their channel number. The channels can be opened directly via their channel number under
.
All channels are sorted according to categories. Within the categories, the channels are sorted according to genre. Channels can be browsed in categories, e.g.
music.
Setting SiriusXM live channels
Available channels can be set in various ways depending on the vehicle equipment.
1. In satellite radio mode: Tap
and set the preferred channel using the channel number.
Or: Tap the title image of the preferred channel.
Or: turn the knob, select the preferred channel and press it.
2. Optional: To search for channels with content related to the content currently being played, tap Related in the station display.
A list with related content will be displayed.
On Demand
SiriusXM with 360L offers access to a multitude of on-demand content, e.g. concerts.
Opening on-demand content
1. Select a channel category, e.g. music, and select a genre, e.g. rock.
2. Tap On Demand.
3. Optional: To search for on-demand content related to the content currently being played, e.g. shows, tap Related in the station display.
A list with related content that is currently playing will be displayed.
Live Sports
With the category of “Live Sports”, you can call up transmissions of games that are being aired on SiriusXM.
Opening Live Sports
1. Select the category “Live Sports”.
2. Select the preferred transmission of a game.
Play Ahead Controls
With the “Play Ahead Controls” function, both live and on-demand content can be played and paused, and you can jump forwards or backwards in the playback.
Presets
SiriusXM live channels and on-demand shows can be saved as a preset. Up to 36 presets can be saved.
Saving SiriusXM content as Presets
1. To save a live channel currently being played back or an on-demand show currently being played back as a preset, press and hold a preset bank.
Or: In the channel list or the list of on-demand shows, press and hold the preferred content and select a preset bank.
Listening profile
The personalized listening profile saves recommendations based on the program content currently being listened to and the latest listening history, and is regularly
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updated.
The listening profile can be set up in the Volkswagen user account and used with the SiriusXM app.
Setting up a listening profile
1. In satellite radio mode: To create a new listening profile, tap
Or: tap Radio Set up new listening profile in radio or media mode.
Personalized SiriusXM recommendations
in the station view.
A collection of personalized SiriusXM recommendations is available for each listening profile.
The personalized SiriusXM recommendations are regularly updated, based on what you're listening to.
Displaying personalized SiriusXM recommendations
1. Tap For You.
Listening history
For each listening profile, a list of SiriusXM content recently listened to is displayed. This listening history can be displayed and reset at any time.
HD Radio
Refer to ⇒
and Safety instructions.
HD Radio is a digital radio station that can be received in the USA and Canada.
HD Radio Technology
Some AM and FM radio stations also transmit their content digitally via HD Radio Technology.
When the function is activated in settings in the AM or FM band and the current station supports HD Radio Technology, the
function key appears on the
Infotainment system display. The Infotainment system switches automatically between digital and analog reception depending on the reception quality. If the station
is currently received in analog mode, the function key is grayed out.
Some stations offer additional substations via HD Radio Technology (multicast programming). If this is the case, HD1 is displayed after the station frequency of the
main station. Substations are marked with HD2, HD3, etc.
Tuning the HD Radio Substations
1. Tap
to cycle through the available substations.
Or: Select an additional station from the station list.
Or: to cycle through the additional stations individually, tap < or >.
The substation that is currently selected is displayed after the main station on the screen (for example ... HD3 for the second substation).
The available substations of the current stations are displayed on the station list.
Additional HD Radio Technology services
1. To select your chosen additional service, tap View.
HD Radio Emergency Alerts
The “HD Radio Emergency Alerts” function can be used to receive reports of unusual, potentially life-threatening events, such as natural disasters. These
notifications are played as pop-up notifications while the radio is on. This function is activated in the factory.
If you tap Remind me later when a notification appears, the notification will appear again about ten minutes later. If you tap Close, the notification will be moved to th
Alert list. If the “HD Radio Emergency Alerts” function is deactivated, these notifications are moved directly to the Alert list and indicated by
status bar. The number on the symbol displays the number of notifications.
and a number in the
Activating or deactivating HD Radio Emergency Alerts
1. In radio mode, activate or deactivate
Radio Emergency notifications.
Opening the Alert list
Up to five notifications can be displayed in the Alert list.
1. Tap in radio mode.
Media mode
Introduction
In media mode, you can play back media files from data carriers in the Infotainment system.
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the following data carriers can be used:
USB storage medium, e.g. USB flash drive.
Bluetooth device, e.g. cell phone.
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