Summary of Contents for Volkswagen Phaeton Self-Study Programme 274
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Service. Self-Study Programme 274 The Phaeton Infotainment System Design and Function...
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The VOLKSWAGEN Infotainment system is an As the Infotainment system is subject to continu- electronic system for centrally controlling and ous development, this Self-Study Programme can operating a large number of functions such as only describe the current version of the functions.
Introduction 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: ●...
Overview of design The Infotainment system mainly consists of the These main elements are interlinked in the CAN following, besides the operating units in the dash databus Infotainment system. panel, the steering wheel and in the rear: This data network is one of a total of three CAN databus networks in the Phaeton: - the MF display in the dash panel insert, - the navigation computer and the CD-ROM...
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Overview of design Front information display and operating unit Climate line function keys with screen Welcome Main menu line Audio line S274_002 The operating unit is mounted in the centre con- ● Main menu line with the central sole of the dash panel and is divided into various rotary/push knob sections.
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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...
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Overview of design Rear information display and operating unit The buttons on this unit only allow access for controlling the rear climate zones. AUTO °C °C MANUAL The workshop manuals refer to this operating unit by the term "Rear Climatronic control and display 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 S274_126 It can handle 6 CDs and has a shock memory. Severe shocks may cause the reading head to jump to another position.
Operating elements 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. S274_001 ●...
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Function keys Back S274_011 There are 8 function keys arranged on the left This means that the button function is and right of the 7" colour screen. The function of menu-dependent. Each button function is these function keys is different depending on described by terms or icons in the two whether the main menu or a submenu is selected.
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Operating elements 7" colour screen The term "7 inch" when referring to the size of the display is selectable. screen indicates the length of the screen diago- This uses the full area of the screen for the nal. The outer dimensions of the screen are display.
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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. S274_013 ● Button functions opens the climate main menu. activates the mobile phone functions. starts the navigation system.
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Operating elements Audio line The audio line helps to control the radio, TV and music CD function as well as the tone and balance settings. S274_114 ● Button functions switches the radio on and opens the radio main menu on screen in the front information display and operating unit.
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Steering wheel functions The operating elements for the Infotainment system are arranged on the right side of the steering wheel. S274_115 ● Button functions +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.
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Operating elements 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: NDR 2 Trip data to destination (a) KM TO DESTINAT.
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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 MDR S-AN programmed stations/channels from a list. MDR LIFE NDR NDS NDR2 NDR3...
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Operating elements Rear air conditioning operating unit AUTO °C °C MANUAL S274_171 ● Button functions 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.
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Navigation computer with CD-ROM S274_137 When the navigation system is active, a navigation CD must be loaded in the tray of the navigation computer. S274_077 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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Operating elements CD player The CD changer of the CD player can contain six music CDs. They are loaded into the changer through the CD slot. S274_079 To change a CD, first press the Eject button. Buttons 1 to 6 determine which CD is ejected. S274_080 To load a CD, first press the "Load"...
Overview of functions Entry dialog After switching on the ignition, the Infotainment system switches on automatically and the welcome screen appears while the Infotainment system is running up. If a user profile has been assigned to the ignition key inserted, the system then loads all the set- Welcome tings stored for the user.
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Overview of functions Climate main menu NDR 2 5°C 0°C AUTO ECON Other MANUAL S274_084 Auxiliary heating The climate menu allows you to control the air outlets for the driver and front passenger inde- When you select the "Other" option, you can set pendently.
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Phone main menu 23.5° C NDR 2 18° C Phone PHONE book Manual dial Redial Save 0 5 3 1 Caller Correction list Options Dial S274_083 When the phone function is switched on by All entries in the telephone directory are dis- pressing the main menu key "Phone", the driver played in the form of an on-screen list.
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Overview of functions Language input 20°C NDR2 20°C PHONE Enter Address book Address book Change Albert Berta Claudia Delete Daniel Emil Confirm Back Friederich S274_085 If the car is equipped with language input, computer will be able to recognise the telephone the following functions are currently available: directory entry when it is spoken.
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Navigation system 20°C NDR2 20°C Enter desti- Full screen NAVIGATION nation Wolfsburg West 2 km Store Display location Alternative Section route Start Other route S274_086 As the Navigation menu is highly complex, we In the "Alternative route" submenu to define the will only describe the main menu briefly here.
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Overview of functions Audio/TV function Radio main menu 20.0°C NDR2 20.0°C Manual AUDIO-TV List The main menu shows a directory of all Radio FM receivable stations. The numbers in front of the Receivable stations run. text Aerial names indicate the station button assignments. Brocken The tick indicates the current station selection.
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Settings menu 20°C NDR2 20°C User Settings profile Language Profile Vol- Surround Other lighting S274_090 The Settings main menu displays 6 submenus for illumination will stay on after the driver has left selection. the car. Another setting function in this submenu The "User profiles"...
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Overview of functions Reset function 20.0°C NDR2 20.0°C Reset The "Reset“ key resets all the values in a function, e.g. climate, or the values of all functions to the factory defaults after a confirmation. The entries in the telephone directory or programmed sta- Air conditioning tions/channels are retained.
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Traffic menu 20.0°C NDR2 20.0°C TRAFFIC The "Traffic“ function opens the Traffic main Radio FM menu. Announcements Berlin - Helmstedt 07:15 Helmstedt - Braunschweig 09:30 The "TIM“ key opens a submenu, which can Lehrte - Hannover 10:12 recall recorded radio traffic announcements. Hämelerwald - Braunschweig 14:23 Hamburg Stadtgebiet...
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Overview of functions On/Dark function 20.0°C NDR 2 20.0°C This function switches off the MF display except for the status line at the top edge of the display. Press the function key again to switch the display back on. When "Ignition off“ is selected, the Info- tainment system can be switched on by pressing the "On/Dark“...
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Other functions S274102 Press the "Shock abs." key in the centre console in front of the gear selector to display the menu for setting the air suspension of the Phaeton. Shock absorbers Press the rotary/push knob to select one of the four settings which range from a comfortable, soft suspension and a sporty, hard suspension.
Electrics Connection to power supply network Connectors are provided for: The electrical terminals of the Infotainment sys- - navigation sensors tem are located on the rear of the front infor- - CD changer and additional terminals mation display and operating unit. - loudspeaker terminals - voltage supply, K wire, - aerials for radio, TV, navigation and mobile...
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Optical bus It connects the central display and operating unit to the navigation computer. Analogue or digital information As it is very important for the navigation system to have trouble-free data interchange, this con- nection has been implemented by an optical Electrons in metallic leads fibre cable.
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Electrics Electrical connection of components FM/AM aerial Phone aerial GPS aerial Convenience Navigation Music TV tuner Instrument panel Phone CD-ROM CD changer opt. AF-CD AF-T AF-TV AF-T AF-CD AF-TV opt. AF-DSP AF-T out Front display and AF-T in operating unit with integrated radio tuner AF head AF Nav...
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Some components, e.g. radio, are contained in the front information display and operating unit. Other units and components are connected to the system via various interfaces, e.g.: - the navigation computer with CD-ROM in the glove box via the CAN databus for the Infotainment sys- tem and an optical bus, - the CD changer in the glove box via the CAN data- bus for the Infotainment system and AF wire,...
Self-diagnosis Diagnosis The following operating modes are available via the Vehicle Diagnostic, Testing and Information System VAS 5051: - guided fault-finding and - vehicle self-diagnosis The operating modes "Guided fault-finding“ tests all control units fitted to a particular vehicle to find error entries. It also compiles automati- cally an individual test plan from the results.
Service 20°C NDR2 20°C Settings Other / Maintenance & Service Wiper Moves the windscreen wiper to change position change Head- Opens mechanical access to the headlight range lights adjustment Back S274_091 Replacing wiper blades Unlocking headlights To replace wiper blades, start the Infotainment Proceed in a similar way for working on the front system.
Test your knowledge 1. What is the Infotainment system? a) A system which combines only the information media radio, TV and mobile phone. b) A system which is capable of managing various functions in the vehicle and operating them centrally. 2.
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