Volkswagen Phaeton Self-Study Programme 274 User manual

The Phaeton
Infotainment System
Design and Function
Self-Study Programme 274
Service.
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NEW Important
Note
The VOLKSWAGEN Infotainment system is an
electronic system for centrally controlling and
operating a large number of functions such as
climate, navigation, mobile phone etc.
The aim of this programme is provided interested
readers with an overview of the components
belonging to the Infotainment system as well as
the operation and display functions of the Info-
tainment system.
Due to the complexity of the system, this Self-
Study Programme cannot achieve the depth of
an operating manual but it can serve as a refer-
ence guide within the structure of the system.
As the Infotainment system is subject to continu-
ous development, this Self-Study Programme can
only describe the current version of the functions.
For more information about the inclusion of the
Infotainment system within the onboard power
supply, please refer to SSP272 "The Phaeton
Onboard Power Supply".
You will find in detail information about climate
control in SSP271 "The Phaeton Heating and
Air Conditioning System".
The Self-Study Programme presents the design
and function of new developments. The contents
will not be updated.
Please always refer to the relevant Service literature
for up-to-date inspection, adjustment and repair
instructions.
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Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Overview of design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Operating elements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Overview of functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Electrics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Self-diagnosis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Test your knowledge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Table of Contents
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The Infotainment system in the Phaeton manages a large number of functions which are centrally control-
lable via a front information display and operating unit in the centre console of the dash panel, the multi-
function steering wheel and a rear information display and operating unit.
Functions of the Infotainment system:
●Audio/TV
(radio, CD player, TV)
●Car phone
(mobile phone, telephone directory
management)
●Navigation
(route guidance, destination information)
●Telemetrics
(traffic congestion warning, alternative routes)
●Trip data
(distance data, fuel consumption,
refueling stops)
●Climate
(regulation of heating and air conditioning
system, solar roof function, auxiliary heating)
●Running gear settings
(level and damper regulation)
●Service functions
(wiper blade and headlight range adjustment)
●Adjustment variants
(language input, country selection etc.)
Introduction
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The actual functions that are available in a vehicle is mainly dependent on the equipment
of the Phaeton.
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The Infotainment system mainly consists of the
following, besides the operating units in the dash
panel, the steering wheel and in the rear:
- the MF display in the dash panel insert,
- the navigation computer and the CD-ROM
the CD player in the glove box,
- the aerials in the rear window, and
- the microphone for language input and car
phone functions.
The microphone is mounted in the console in the
headlining.
These main elements are interlinked in the CAN
databus Infotainment system.
This data network is one of a total of three
CAN databus networks in the Phaeton:
- Drive CAN databus
- Convenience CAN databus
- Infotainment system CAN databus
All three networks interchange information. This
allows the Infotainment system to access a large
number of sensors and actuators.
Overview of design
Front display and
operating unit
Navigation computer
and CD player in glove
box
Microphone in console Aerials in rear window
multifunction display in
the dash panel insert
Multi-function steering
wheel
Rear display and
operating unit
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Front information display and operating unit
The operating unit is mounted in the centre con-
sole of the dash panel and is divided into various
sections.
●Climate line
The buttons have fixed functions for
controlling the heating and air conditioning
system.
●Function keys with screen
The screen indicates the various menus and
information.
The meaning of function keys is menu-depen-
dent and is shown on the screen as indications
in the side columns.
●Main menu line with the central
rotary/push knob
The buttons in this line select the main menus.
Use the rotary/push knob to select entries
from a list or confirm the selection by pressing
the button.
●Audio line
Here you can toggle between the radio,
CD player and TV. Use the various buttons to
select radio stations or TV channels or regu-
late the volume.
Overview of design
Welcome
Climate line
function keys with
screen
Main menu line
Audio
line
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The workshop manual refers to this display and operating unit by the term "Front information
display and operating unit control unit“.
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Steering wheel functions
The inside of the multi-function steering wheel
has two button clusters in addition to the horn.
They have the following functions:
- CCS (cruise control system)
- Automatic distance control (ADR),
- Subfunctions of the Infotainment system
- Menu switch-over for display in the
dash panel insert
- Activation of the language input
MF display in the
dash panel insert
Depending on the equipment level there is a
choice of 3" monochrome screen or 5" colour
screen. The screen can present 7 different menus
containing various functions of the Infotainment
system. You can select the information contained
in a menu from a list. Select the menu using the
multi-function steering wheel. The screen in the
front information display and operating unit
does not change when a selection is made.
Operating elements on
the steering wheel to
control the screen
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Rear information display and operating unit
The buttons on this unit only allow
access for controlling the rear
climate zones.
Outlook
An extended rear operating unit is conceivable
as part of further development of the Infotain-
ment system.
Similar to the front information display and oper-
ating unit the functions in the operating menu are
selectable from a function key line. There is also
a rotary/push knob to select entries from the
menu display or to confirm selection by pressing
the button.
Submenus or special functions are also activated
via function keys whose functions may change
from menu to menu.
At the bottom of the operating unit there is a
socket to plug in headphones.
Overview of design
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The workshop manuals refer to this
operating unit by the term
"Rear Climatronic control and
display unit".
Design study for extended rear operating unit
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Navigation computer with CD-ROM
This is housed in the glove box together with the
CD player of the audio system.
CD player with CD changer
It can handle 6 CDs and has a shock memory.
Severe shocks may cause the reading head to
jump to another position. The shock memory has
the function of returning the reading head to the
place where it was directly before the shock. The
car occupants will not hear the interruption since
the CD player buffers the music read by the
reading head for about 10 seconds before it
plays back.
Aerials
All aerials are recognisable by thin lines at the
top of the rear window.
The control unit for the aerials is fitted under the
cover in the headlining just in front of the rear
window.
Control unit for aerial selection
Navigation computer with CD-ROM
Audio CD player
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Central unit
Climate line
The climate line buttons have fixed functions. In addition to these buttons there are a number of
different settings provided by the function keys. The buttons in the climate line are always active
no matter what main Infotainment system menu is currently in the screen.
●Button functions
This is a rocker switch. Adjusts the temperature on the driver and front passenger
sides separately in steps of 0.5°C. The side with the red dot raises the temperature,
and the side with the blue dot lowers the temperature. The temperature setting is
displayed in the central display and operating unit and, if selected, in the MF dis-
play in the dash panel insert.
This is the button for the automatic climate control. It adjusts the air temperature,
air volume and air distribution automatically to reach the selected temperature as
quickly as possible and keep a constant temperature.
Switches the manual defrost function on or off.
Adjusts all settings in the four climate zones to the driver's settings.
Switches the manual air recirculation function on or off.
Switches the rear window heater on or off.
Operating elements
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Function keys
There are 8 function keys arranged on the left
and right of the 7" colour screen. The function of
these function keys is different depending on
whether the main menu or a submenu is selected.
This means that the button function is
menu-dependent. Each button function is
described by terms or icons in the two
dark border strips of the colour screen.
The icons relating to the function keys
have the following functions:
The function keys switch a function on or off. An active function is displayed on screen by a
colour icon similar to an LED.
A second function of the function keys is to select submenus. This is indicated on the screen
by a small triangle next to the button. When a submenu is started, the user is guided down
through the menu system.
To return to the previous level, a function key always has a "Back" or "Cancel" function indi-
cated by an arrow.
Another possibility is to use the rotary/push knob to select or confirm a function. This option
is indicated on screen by a small circled dot next to the button.
Back
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7" colour screen
The term "7 inch" when referring to the size of the
screen indicates the length of the screen diago-
nal. The outer dimensions of the screen are
150mm x 85mm and it has a resolution of
480 x 234 pixels. The colour depth is 8 bits. This
means that the screen can display 256 colours.
The screen is divided into a number of sections
which display different types of information.
The dark header contains the temperature set-
tings for the driver and front passenger climate
zones. Between the two settings is the radio sta-
tion or TV channel setting or CD track. The two
dark sections on the side are for describing the
functions of the function keys (see above).
The bright central section is reserved for display-
ing the information in the menus. In navigation
mode and also in TV function, a full-screen
display is selectable.
This uses the full area of the screen for the
display.
Operating elements
150mm
85mm
Display area for describing
the function of function keys
Display area for describing
the function of function keys
Information on selected func-
tions and menus
Header
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Main menu buttons
The main menu buttons comprise 12 different functions which control the Infotainment system. The related
main menu is displayed on screen when a button is pressed.
opens the climate main menu.
activates the mobile phone functions.
starts the navigation system.
toggles between radio/TV/CD functions.
comprises a number of functions for customising the Infotainment system
(e.g. key profiles, language, date/time).
switches the Infotainment system on when the ignition is off or off when
the ignition is on.
resets all functions to factory default settings.
currently comprises the tyre pressure check function.
indicates incoming and stored traffic announcements and
traffic congestion warnings.
displays the evaluation of trip data e.g. fuel consumption, average speed or next refueling
stop on screen.
starts the electronic owner's manual.
activates the context-sensitive help program.
is arranged in the middle of the function key line. When rotated, the rotary/push knob
selects values on a scale or entries from a list; when pressed, it confirms selection.
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Audio line
The audio line helps to control the radio, TV and music CD function as well as the tone and balance
settings.
switches the radio on and opens the radio main menu on screen in the front information
display and operating unit. Press twice to switch between FM and MW radio.
changes to playback mode when music CDs are loaded in the player.
TV switches the TV function on. The TV picture can only be viewed at the front when the
car is at standstill.
activates the traffic radio function.
adjusts the volume. Press to switch the loudspeaker to mute.
Depending on whether FM/AM, TV or CD is active, the station buttons 1 to 6 either select
a programmed radio station or TV channel or a CD sin the CD changer.
starts a station/channel search in FM/AM or TV mode. In CD mode, selects a track using
the buttons or activates the scan function to search forward or back within a track.
BAL/FAD and tone adjust the balance and tone qualities
via the rotary/push knob in the front information display and operating unit.
is the station/channel selector for adjusting the station/channel manually.
Operating elements
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Steering wheel functions
The operating elements for the Infotainment system are arranged on the right side of the steering wheel.
+Vol and -Vol adjust the volume.
switches language input on. When language input is active, certain functions, e.g. enter-
ing the mobile phone pin code, can be triggered directly by voice. If the vehicle is not
equipped with language input, this button repeats the last speech output from the navi-
gation system.
The button with the telephone receive icon is for setting up or cancelling a telephone
connection.
browses between the 7 different screen displays in the dash panel insert.
is a thumbwheel. Selects values from a list or press to confirm selection.
displays the previous screen contents or cancels a process.
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5" MF display in the dash panel insert
The MF display is divided into a number of sections. The central
section displays information about the Infotainment system.
The following displays are available as standard:
Trip data to destination (a)
In addition to the station/channel setting, displays the distance
to destination entered in the navigation system.
Automatic proximity control (b)
Displays the entered proximity setting on an outer trapezoidal
scale. The inner trapezoidal bar shows the car's actual proximity.
The figures above the car icon show the desired car speed.
Navigation (c)
The MF display displays road route information and direction
instructions from the navigation system.
Mobile phone (d)
Besides the name stored in the telephone directory, the MF dis-
play also displays the call number which was selected or
entered.
Operating elements
NDR 2 P
R
N
D 3
S
33.9 km
KM TO DESTINAT.
160
123.4 km 23° C 12345 km
P
R
N
D 3
S
160
123.4 km 23° C 12345 km
160 km/h
P
R
N
D 3
S
160
123.4 km 23° C 12345 km
HOCHSTRASSE
WALDSTRASSE
TELEPHONE P
R
N
D 3
S
160
123.4 km 23° C 12345 km
INGO
0123456789
DIAL
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Actual proximity
Proximity setting
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Select CD or TV channel or radio station (e)
Depending on what function is active in the Audio line (TV/
Radio/CD), you can select a loaded CD or one of the
programmed stations/channels from a list.
Display of current trip data (f)
The MF display displays a fixed selection from the data status
of the on-board computer:
- time elapsed since start
- distance travelled since start
- average speed
-averageconsumption
User-defined display (h)
In display (a) you can select, say, the reading "KM to destina-
tion" using the thumbwheel. Press the wheel to access a display
(g) which shows all the information available in the form of a list.
You can activate an item of information for display from the list
using the thumbwheel. The information is then displayed in the
MF display.
FM P
R
N
D 3
S
NDR2
NDR NDS
160
123.4 km 23° C 12345 km
MDR LIFE
MDR S-AN
NDR3
P
R
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D 3
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160
123.4 km 23° C 12345 km
FROM START
hrs
km
Ø speed
Ø cons.
2:06
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128
9.2
DISPLAY
DISTANCE REMAIN.
Ø SPEED
CURRENT CONSUM.
Ø CONSUMPTION
KM TO DESTINATION
P
R
N
D 3
S
160
123.4 km 23° C 12345 km
DISTANCE REMAIN.
P
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D 3
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160
123.4 km 23° C 12345 km
NDR 2
192.5 km
(h)
(g)
(f)
(e)
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Rear air conditioning operating unit
Operating elements
activates indirect ventilation of rear seats via air outlets in B pillar.
controls rear footwell flaps separately for driver and front passenger sides
to direct ventilation onto occupants.
opens footwell outlets.
rocker switches to change temperature in steps of 0.5°C.
activates automatic climate control for each climate zone.
switches climate control for rear seats on or off.
rotary knob to adjust blower setting.
switches the MF display on or off.
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Navigation computer with CD-ROM
When the navigation system is active, a
navigation CD must be loaded in the tray
of the navigation computer.
A loaded CD can be ejected by pressing
the Eject button, for example, to load the naviga-
tion CD of a different region.
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CD player
The CD changer of the CD player can contain
six music CDs. They are loaded into the changer
through the CD slot.
To change a CD, first press the Eject button.
Buttons 1 to 6 determine which CD is ejected.
To load a CD, first press the "Load" button. The
MF display on the CD player then start to flash
slowly.
Only when the LED starts to flash fast may the
CD be inserted in the CD tray. Then press buttons
1 to 6 to select the place where the CD is loaded.
If you press the Load button for longer than three
seconds, a fast load function is tripped. This
means that empty trays are automatically set to
ready and can be loaded in quick succession.
Operating elements
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