Volkswagen Taos 2021 User Manual

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Data transmissions
activate this mode in the description of your audio
source.
Audio files from an external data carrier
connected to the USB connection
can be played and
managed via the infotainment system.
Before connecting an audio source, check
which USB connection is mounted on your
computer.
vehicle. Use only suitable USB connection cables,
suitable for the USB type in question.
— The "type A" and "type C" USB connections
have different connectors.
Possible locations of USB connections
— on the front of the infotainment system;
— In the storage compartment in the front centre
armrest.
— In the centre console.
Connecting an external data carrier to a USB port
— Turn down the volume on the infotainment
system.
— Connect an external data carrier to a USB
connection.
— Start playback on the external audio source.
— Press to access the Multimedia menu.
— Select USB as media source.
Depending on the iPod, list views ( Playlists , Performers ,
Albums , etc.) can be displayed in
Indications and limitations
The number of USB connections and compatibility
with Apple devices as well as other media players
depends on the equipment.
Due to the large number of different data carriers
and generations of iPod, iPad and iPhone, it cannot
be guaranteed that all the functions described will
run smoothly on all of them.
Depending on the infotainment system used,
external hard disks with a capacity of more than
32 GB must be formatted to the FAT32 file system
under certain circumstances. You will find
programs and instructions for this on the Internet,
for example.
Do not connect or use USB extension cables
or USB hubs!
Please note at the beginning of this chapter on
page 155.
The Bluetooth interface is a wireless connection.
In Bluetooth Audio mode, audio files being played
back on a Bluetooth audio source (e.g. mobile
phone device) connected via Bluetooth (Bluetooth
audio playback) can be listened to via the vehicle's
speakers.
Bluetooth Audio mode is only available in vehicles
that are factory-equipped with a phone interface
that supports this function.
Bluetooth profiles
As standard, the infotainment system is equipped
with a Bluetooth interface.
A maximum of three Blue- tooth devices can be
connected at the same time.
The following Bluetooth profiles may be available
in the indicated version or in another version:
— HFP 1.7.
— Telephony and hands-free.
— A2DP 1.3.
— Music playback.
— AVRCP 1.6.
— Viewing and managing music playback.
— Transfer of Cover Arts (album art).
— PBAP 1.2.
— Access to phone book and call lists.
— MAP 1.4.
— Access to SMS text messages and e-
mails.
— SPP 1.2.
— Serial data transfer via Bluetooth.
Requirements
— The Bluetooth audio source must be
compatible with the Bluetooth A2DP profile.
— In the Bluetooth Settings menu, the
Bluetooth Audio
function
(A2DP/AVRCP)
must be activated .
Bluetooth®
Interface
or in
LIST
.

Volkswagen Taos 2021 Specifications

General

Brand	Volkswagen
Model	Taos 2021
Category	Automobile
Language	English