Mobile Digital Device USB Connection
Mobile Digital Device USB Connection
Component location of USB connection - arrow - in glove compartment
• Before troubleshooting or servicing, the technicians must be familiar with the function and operation of the "USB connection" and radio/radio-navigation system.
• Additional information, => Owner's Manual, radio or RNS unit and USB connection.
• When the battery is reconnected, check any affected system or component (radio, clock, comfort electrical connection etc.) according to the repair information and/or the operating instructions.
For the Passat, a "USB connection" for connecting USB data storage media (USB sticks or MP3 player) may be ordered individually from VW as special equipment.
The USB storage medium is connected to USB connection, the contents of the USB storage medium can be displayed and selected on radio/radio-navigation system display. Voltage supply of the USB storage medium is provided via the USB connection in the vehicle.
Important Information
• Never remove the storage medium as long as the USB connection has been selected as the source (CD). It may destroy the storage medium.
• Do not insert a MP3 player directly into the USB connection as this may damage the connection. Always use a USB extension cable instead.
• Do not connect any other units than USB sticks or MP3 players to the interface. It is not possible to operate hard drives, USB hubs etc. via the interface.
• The maximum power input of the USB storage medium must not exceed 2.5 Watts (500 mA/5 V).
• Never insert metal objects into the USB connection. They may cause a short circuit and damage the unit.
• If storage medium is not detected by the interface within 15 seconds, remove storage medium and reinsert into USB connection.
• Some MP3 players must be activated by a button to establish a USB connection. Consult the MP3 player operating instructions for further information.
• The permissible temperature range of USB sticks and MP3 players is limited and often lies between 0° degrees Celsius and 40° Celsius. For this reason, inform the customer that the storage medium must not be left in the vehicle for extended periods.
On Board Diagnostic
The USB connection is not capable of On Board Diagnostics (OBD).
Procedure for troubleshooting, => [ Mobile Digital Device USB Connection, Troubleshooting ] Mobile Digital Device USB Connection, Troubleshooting.
Supported Music Data Formats
Only music data in the following data formats can be played back:
• "mp3" (MPEG1 Layer 3 from 32 to 320 kbps)
• "wma" (from 8 to 192 kbps)
• "wav" (16 kHz sampling frequency with 16 bit encoding, stereo)
• "ogg vorbis" (up to q10, 48kHz, stereo)
DMR music formats are not supported!
Supported Storage Media
Trouble-free function is assured only when the memory sticks, MP3 players and radio units authorized by Volkswagen are used. The use of memory sticks or MP3 players from other manufacturers may not be guaranteed. However, the storage medium is to have one of the two USB certificates as a minimum requirement, see diagram.
The following storage media are supported:
Authorized MP3 players:
• Manufacturer "Cebop", model "Run XL", storage capacity 1024 MB, connection via USB-A
• Manufacturer "Maxfield", model "MaxRobot", storage capacity 512 MB, connection via USB-A
• Manufacturer "Philips", model "SA 177", storage capacity 512 MB, connection via USB-A
• Manufacturer "Grundig", model "MP 500", storage capacity 256 MB, connection via USB-A
• Manufacturer "Mambox", model "Color", storage capacity 256 MB, connection via USB-A
• Manufacturer "Trekstor", model "Music Stick 100 ", storage capacity 256 MB, connection via USB-A
• Manufacturer "Trekstor", model "21617, i-Beat", storage capacity 512 MB, connection via Mini-USB
• Manufacturer "Time", model "DPA-20 FL+", storage capacity 128 MB, connection via USB
Authorized memory sticks:
Manufacturer "Blue Pearl", model "Cn Memory", storage capacity 64 MB, connection via USB-A
Manufacturer "Buffalo", model "Firestix", storage capacity 2 GB, connection via USB-A
Manufacturer "Lexar Media", model "Jump Drive", storage capacity 128 MB, connection via USB-A
Manufacturer "LG", model "Mirror USB Drive", storage capacity 128 MB, connection via USB-A
Manufacturer "Silver Pearl", model "Micro X", storage capacity 1024 MB, connection via USB-A
Manufacturer "Pretec", model "I-Disk Tiny 2.0", storage capacity 128 MB, connection via USB-A
Authorized radio units:
Problem-free function is only guaranteed when a factory-installed Volkswagen RCD series radio or a Volkswagen RNS series navigation system is installed. Problem-free function is not assured by the use of radios from other manufacturers.