The Phaeton

Infotainment System
Design and Function

Self-Study Program
Course Number 897303
Volkswagen of America, Inc.
Service Training
Printed in U.S.A.
Printed 08/2003
Course Number 897303

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 Table of Contents
Introduction ............................................................................... 1
Information and Entertainment System Management,
Infotainment System Functions
Design ........................................................................................ 3
Main Components of the Infotainment System,
Front Information Display Control Head J523,
Multi-Function Steering Wheel, Color Display Unit in
Instrument Cluster Y24, Rear A/C Control Head
(Climatronic) E265, Control Module for Navigation
with CD Mechanism J401, Audio System
CD Changer Unit R41, Antennas
Controls ...................................................................................... 8
Front Information Display Control Head J523,
Multi-Function Steering Wheel, 5-Inch (127 mm)
Color Display Unit in Instrument Cluster Y24,
Rear A/C Control Head (Climatronic) E265,
Control Module for Navigation with CD Mechanism
J401, CD Changer Unit R41
Function ................................................................................... 20
Entry Dialog, Air Conditioner Main Menu, Navigation
System, Audio Function, Settings Menu, Reset Function,
Vehicle Menu, Trip Data Computer, On/Dark Function,
Manual Function, Help Menu, Damper Tuning Function,
Self-Leveling Suspension Function
Networking .............................................................................. 29
Connection to Power Supply Network, Fiber-Optic New!
Data Bus, Linking the Infotainment System Components
Service...................................................................................... 34
Self-Diagnosis, Replacing Wiper Blades,
Unlocking Headlights
Knowledge Assessment ......................................................... 37

Important/Note!

The Self-Study Program provides you with information

regarding designs and functions.
The Self-Study Program is not a Repair Manual.
For maintenance and repair work, always refer to the
current technical literature.

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Information and Entertainment
System Management
The Phaeton Infotainment system is
an electronic system for centrally
controlling and operating a large number
of functions such as climate control,
navigation, and audio.
The aim of this Self-Study Program is to
provide an overview of the Infotainment
system components and the operation and
display functions of the Infotainment system.
Due to the complexity of the system, this
Self-Study Program cannot achieve the
depth of an operating manual, but it can
serve as a reference guide to the structure
of the system.
Introduction
Because the Infotainment system is subject
to continuous development as technology
advances and new applications become
available, this Self-Study Program can only
describe the functions currently in use.
For more information about how the
Infotainment system interacts within
the on-board power supply system,
please refer to The Phaeton On-Board
Power Supply, Self-Study Program
Course Number 895303.
For more information about climate control
functions, please refer to The Phaeton
Heating and Air Conditioning System,
Self-Study Program Course Number 894303.
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Introduction
Infotainment System Functions
The Infotainment system in the Phaeton
manages a large number of functions which
are centrally controllable using Front
Information Display Control Head J523 in
the center console of the instrument panel,
the multi-function steering wheel, and
Rear A/C Control Head (Climatronic) E265.
Functions of the Infotainment system
include:
• Audio (radio, CD player).
• Navigation (route guidance, destination
information).
• Trip data (distance data, fuel
consumption, refueling stops).
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• Climate control (regulation of heating and
air conditioning system).
• Suspension settings (level and damper
regulation).
• Service functions (wiper blade and
headlight range adjustment).
• Adjustment variants (language input,
country selection, etc.).
The availability of specific
Infotainment functions depends
upon what country the vehicle is
sold in and how it is equipped.
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Main Components of
the Infotainment System
The main components of the Infotainment
system include:
• Front Information Display Control
Head J523.
• Rear A/C Control Head (Climatronic) E265.
• Multi-function steering wheel.
• Display Unit in Instrument Cluster Y24.
• Control Module for Navigation with CD
Mechanism J401 in the glove box.
• Antennas in the rear window.
• Telephone Microphone (Hands Free) R38
for OnStar communication.
Design
These main components are linked by the
Infotainment CAN data bus. This data
network is one of three CAN data bus
networks in the Phaeton:
• Drivetrain CAN data bus
• Convenience CAN data bus
• Infotainment CAN data bus
All three networks exchange information.
This allows the Infotainment system
to access a large number of sensors
and actuators.

Front Information
Display Control
Head J523

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Display Unit
in Instrument
Cluster Y24 Control Module
for Navigation with
CD Mechanism
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J401 in Glove Box

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Multi-Function
Steering Wheel
Telephone
Microphone
(Hands Free) R38
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Rear A/C
Control Head
(Climatronic) E265 Antennas in
Rear Window
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Design
Front Information Display
Control Head J523
The Front Information Display Control Head • Main menu row with Menu Selection
J523 is mounted in the center console of Rotary Knob E460:
the instrument panel and is divided into – The buttons in this row select the
various sections. main menus.
• Row of climate controls: – Menu Selection Rotary Knob E460
– These buttons have fixed functions selects an entry from a menu list by
for controlling the heating and air turning the knob and confirms the
conditioning system. selection by pressing it.
• Function keys with display: • Audio row:
– The display presents the various – Some of these buttons select radio and
menus and information. CD player operation.
– The functions of the keys are – Other buttons in this row select radio
menu-dependent and are shown on stations or CDs, and regulate volume,
the display in the side columns. balance and tone.

Row of
Climate Controls

Function Keys
with Display

Welcome

CLIMATE MAP NAV AUDIO SETINGS ON / DARK

Main Menu Row
RESET VEHICLE NAV SET TRIP DATA MANUAL HELP

FM CD
Audio Row
AM SCAN 1 2 3 4 5 6 BAL/FAD
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 Design
Multi-Function
Steering Wheel
In addition to the horn and driver’s airbag,
the multi-function steering wheel has
two button modules for activating
frequently used functions.
The left button module serves the functions
of the adaptive cruise control (ACC) or
cruise control system (CCS). Infotainment
system functions are operated using the
right button module.
Right button module functions include:
• Subfunctions of the Infotainment system.
• Menu selection for the Display Unit in
Instrument Cluster Y24.
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Color Display Unit in

Instrument Cluster Y24
The Phaeton has a 5-inch (127 mm) color
screen for the display of information in
the instrument cluster. This screen can
present seven different menus of various
Infotainment system functions.
These menus and their listed items can be
selected using controls on the multi-function
steering wheel.
The display in the Front Information Display
Control Head J523 does not change when
a multi-function steering wheel menu
selection is made. 0.0 mi 106 mi

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Steering Wheel Controls

for Display Unit in
Instrument Cluster Y24

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Design
Rear A/C Control Head
(Climatronic) E265
MAN AUTO
The buttons on Rear A/C Control Head
(Climatronic) E265 can only access the rear
75°F MANUAL 72°F climate zone control functions.

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Control Module for Navigation

with CD Mechanism J401
The Control Module for Navigation with
CD Mechanism J401 is housed in the glove
box with the audio system CD Changer
Unit R41.

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 Design
Audio System CD Changer Unit R41 Control Module for Navigation with
CD Mechanism J401
The audio system CD Changer Unit R41 can
handle six CDs and has shock memory.
Severe shocks may cause the reading head
to jump to another position. Shock memory
returns the reading head to the position it
was in just prior to the shock. The vehicle SSP274/008

occupants will not hear the interruption Audio System CD Changer Unit R41
since the CD player buffers the music read
by the reading head for about 10 seconds
before it plays back.

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Antennas
Several convenience and Infotainment
system antennas are recognizable as thin
lines at the top of the rear window.
In addition to these visible antennas, there
are several more antenna components Antenna
Module
hidden in the upper border of the rear
window. These include:
• Auxiliary Antenna (Telematics) R90
• Antenna for Navigation System (GPS) R50
• Antenna module SSP274/119

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Front Information Display
Control Head J523
Row of Climate Controls The buttons in the row of climate controls
The buttons in the row of climate controls are always active no matter what main
have fixed functions. Infotainment system menu is currently on
the screen.
In addition to these buttons there are a
number of different settings provided by
the function keys.

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Button Functions

This is a rocker switch. It adjusts the temperature on the driver or front passenger
sides separately in steps of 1.0°F (0.5°C). The side with the red dot raises the
temperature, and the side with the blue dot lowers the temperature. The temperature
SSP274/024 setting is displayed in the Front Information Display Control Head J523 and, if selected,
in the color or monochrome Display Unit in Instrument Cluster Y24.

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.
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This turns the manual defrost function on or off.

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This synchronizes all settings in the four climate zones to

match the driver’s settings.
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This turns the manual air recirculation function on or off.

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This turns the rear window heater on or off.

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Function Keys In other words, the functions are

menu-dependent. Each function is
There are four function keys on each side
described by a term or icon next to the
of the 7-inch (178 mm) color display, for a
function key in one of the two
total of eight keys. The functions of these
dark border strips on the sides of the
keys are different depending on whether
color screen.
the main menu or a submenu is selected.

104.1 MHz

Back

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Function Icons

This icon indicates that the function key turns a function on or off. An active
function is displayed on screen by a color icon similar to an LED.
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Another use of function keys is to select submenus. This is indicated on the

screen by a small triangle next to the key. When a submenu is started, the user
is guided down through the menu system.
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To return to the previous level, one function key always has a “Back” or
“Cancel” function indicated by an arrow.
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Another possibility is to use the Menu Selection Rotary Knob E460 to select or
confirm a function. This option is indicated on screen by a small-circled dot next
to the key.
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7-inch (178 mm) Color Display
The term “7-inch (178 mm)” when
referring to the size of the display screen
indicates the diagonal measurement across
the screen. The outer dimensions of the
screen are 5.9 inches by 3.4 inches (150
mm by 85 mm) and it has a resolution of
480 by 234 pixels. The color depth is 8 bits;
this means that the screen can display 256
colors.
The screen is normally divided into sections
that display different types of information.
5.9 inches (150 mm)
104.1 MHz
Left Function Key
Function Display Area
Selected Function
and Menu Information
Display Area
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The dark central header contains the
temperature settings for the driver and
front passenger climate zones. Between
these two settings is the radio station or
CD track.
The two dark sections on the sides of the
screen are for describing the functions of
the function keys.
The bright central section is reserved for
displaying the information in the menus. In
the navigation mode a full-screen display
can be selected. This uses the full area of
the screen to display the image.
3.4 inches (85 mm)
Right Function Key
Function Display Area
Climate Control and
Entertainment Information
Display Area
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Main Menu Row menu is displayed on screen. The Menu

Selection Rotary Knob E460 in the center of
The buttons in the main menu row control
the array is used to make and confirm
12 different Infotainment system functions.
menu selections.
When a button is pressed the related main

CLIMATE MAP NAV AUDIO SETTINGS ON / DARK

RESET VEHICLE NAV SET TRIP DATA MANUAL HELP

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Button Functions

Opens the air conditioner Resets all functions to

CLIMATE main menu. RESET factory default settings.
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MAP Activates the map functions Currently comprises the

of the navigation system, VEHICLE tire pressure check function.
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Activates and deactivates

NAV Starts the navigation system. NAV SET voice guidance.

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Displays the evaluation of

AUDIO Toggles between radio
TRIP DATA trip data on screen (e.g. fuel
and CD functions.
consumption, average speed,
SSP274/036 SSP274/042 or next refueling stop).
Comprises a number of functions
SETTINGS for customizing the Infotainment Starts the electronic
system (e.g. key profiles, language, MANUAL owner’s manual.
SSP274/037 date/time). SSP274/043

Turns the Infotainment system on

ON / DARK Activates the context-sensitive
when the ignition is off, or off HELP help program.
when the ignition is on.
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The Menu Selection Rotary Knob E460 is

positioned in the center of the main menu row.
When rotated, this rotary/push knob selects values
on a scale or entries from a list; when pressed, it
confirms selection.

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Audio Row
The audio row helps to control the radio
and music CD functions, as well as the
common tone and balance settings.

FM CD

AM SCAN 1 2 3 4 5 6 BAL/FAD
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Button Functions
Depending on whether
FM CD Turns the FM radio on FM/AM or CD is active,
and opens the radio main the selection buttons
AM SCAN menu on screen. 1 2 3 1 to 6 either select a
programmed radio station
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SSP274/021 or a CD in the CD changer.

FM CD Changes to CD playback
mode when music CDs Starts a station/channel
are loaded in the player. search in FM/AM mode.
AM SCAN
In CD mode, selects a
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BAL/FAD track using the buttons
or activates the scan
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FM CD forward or back within
a track.
Turns the AM radio on.
AM SCAN “BAL/FAD” button and
SSP274/018 tone icon button select
for adjustment of the
BAL/FAD balance and tone
qualities respectively
FM CD Activates the scan SSP274/023 using the Menu Selection
function to scan Rotary Knob E460.
through radio stations,
AM SCAN CDs, or CD tracks.
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Selects a radio
FM CD station manually.
Adjusts the volume. BAL/FAD
Press to mute SSP274/136
AM SCAN the speakers.
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Multi-Function Steering Wheel
Infotainment Functions
The operating elements for the Infotainment
system are arranged on the button module
on the right side of the steering wheel.

CANCEL
OK

ON / OFF
ESC

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Button Functions
Browses between the seven
different screen displays in
“VOL +” increases the volume. the Display Unit in Instrument
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Cluster Y24.

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Rolling the thumbwheel selects
OK items from a list displayed on
the screen; pressing it confirms
the selection.
“VOL –” decreases the volume.
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Displays the previous screen
ESC contents or cancels a process.
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5-Inch (127 mm) Color Display Unit
in Instrument Cluster Y24
The 5-inch (127 mm) color Display Unit in
Instrument Cluster Y24 screen is divided
into sections. The central section displays
Infotainment system information.

104.1 MHz P
Trip Data to Destination
R
In addition to the station or channel
N setting, the screen displays the distance
MI TO DESTINAT. D 3 to destination entered in the
navigation system.
mi 33.9 S

123.4 mi 73°F 12345 mi

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Time Gap (Following

Distance) Setting Actual Position

P Adaptive Cruise Control (Optional)

60 mph
R On Phaetons equipped with this feature,
the screen displays the entered time gap
N (following distance) setting on an outer
D 3 trapezoidal scale. The inner trapezoidal bar
shows the vehicle’s actual position.
60 S The number above the vehicle icon shows
the desired vehicle speed.

123.4 mi 73°F 12345 mi

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P
Navigation HOCH STREET
The screen displays road route information
R
and direction instructions from the N
navigation system.
D 3
S
WALD STREET
123.4 mi 73°F 12345 mi
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FM P
88.7 89X R
Select CD or Radio Station
89.9 N
Depending on what function is active in
the audio row, you can select a loaded CD 92.3 D 3
or one of the programmed radio stations 93.1 S
from a list.
93.5
123.4 mi 73°F 12345 mi
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Display of Current Trip Data

The screen displays a fixed selection from SINCE START P
the data status of the on-board computer:
mi 144 R
• Time elapsed since start.
Ø mph 70 N
• Distance traveled since start.
Ø mpg 21.2 D 3
• Average speed.
h 2:06 S
• Average fuel consumption.

123.4 mi 73°F 12345 mi

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User-Defined Display
DISPLAY P
The user can obtain additional details using
Ø CONSUMPTION R this feature. For example, an item such as
CURR. CONSUM. N “DIST. REMAIN” can be selected by rolling
the steering wheel thumbwheel.
Ø SPEED D 3
RANGE S
DIST. REMAIN
123.4 mi 73°F 12345 mi
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95.5 MHz P
R
N Pressing the thumbwheel will display the
DIST. REMAIN D 3 selected information on the screen.

mi 119.6 S

123.4 mi 73°F 12345 mi

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Rear A/C Control Head
(Climatronic) E265

MAN AUTO

75°F 73°F

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Button Functions

Activates indirect ventilation of rear Activates automatic climate control

seats via air outlets in B-pillar. for each climate zone.
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Controls rear footwell flaps

separately for each side to direct Turns climate control for rear seats
ventilation onto occupants. on or off.
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Opens footwell outlets. Turns the screen display on or off.

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Rocker switch changes temperature

in steps of 1.0°F (0.5°C).
Rotary knob
to adjust
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blower setting.

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Control Module for Navigation
with CD Mechanism J401
The Control Module for Navigation with
CD Mechanism J401 is located in the glove
box next to the audio system CD Changer
Unit R41.

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When the navigation system is active, a

navigation CD must be loaded in the tray of
the Control Module for Navigation with CD
Mechanism J401.

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A loaded CD can be ejected by pressing the

“EJECT” button, to allow the user to load
the navigation CD for a different region.

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CD Changer Unit R41
The CD Changer Unit R41 can hold up to
six music CDs.

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They are loaded into the changer through

the CD slot.

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To remove a CD, the “EJECT” button must

be pressed first, followed by pressing one
of the buttons 1 through 6 to remove a
specific CD.

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To load a CD, the “LOAD” button must be

pressed first. The LED display on the CD
player then starts to flash slowly. Only
when the LED starts to flash fast may a CD
be inserted in the CD tray. Then one of the
buttons 1 through 6 must be pressed to SSP274/082

select the tray position where the CD will

be loaded.

If the “LOAD” button is pressed for more

than three seconds, a fast-load function will
be initiated. This sets up CD Changer Unit
R41 so that the empty trays are ready to
accept CDs automatically and can be
loaded in quick succession. SSP274/080

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Function
Entry Dialog
After turning the ignition on, the
Infotainment system turns on automatically.
The welcome screen appears on Front
Information Display Control Head J523
while the Infotainment system initializes.
If a user profile has been assigned to the
Welcome inserted radio remote key, the system loads
all the settings stored for the user.

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Then the start screen appears.

95.5 MHz
1 ANNA
Other user profiles can be loaded using the
Guest start screen. The current profile is indicated
by the small key icon.
2 MIKE

Enter Press the “Guest” function key to start the

3 JOE
The vehicle has been synchronized
with your key. The guest setting can
be chosen as an alternative.
PIN system using factory defaults.
The “Continue” function key starts the
Continue
system with the functions which were
active the last time the Infotainment
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system was turned off. If no function key
is pressed for 15 to 20 seconds after the
start menu appears, the system starts the
“Continue” function automatically.

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 Function
Air Conditioner Main Menu
The air conditioner main menu allows The “ECON” function key switches the
independent control of the air outlets for A/C compressor off.
the driver and front passenger. The force
Using the “Other functions” key, submenus
of the airflow (blower speed) can be
can be selected from the climate control
adjusted using the Menu Selection Rotary
main menu. These submenus access
Knob E460 and is displayed on a scale.
additional functions, such as turning off the
The force of the airflow will be the same
two rear climate zones from the front.
for all four climate zones.

99.9 MHz

Low 67°F
MAN AUTO

Other
ECON
MANUAL functions

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Function
Navigation System
The series of navigation system menus is
complex. This Self-Study Program can only
briefly cover the basics of the main
“NAVIGATION” menu. This is the menu
that appears when the “NAV” button in the
main menu row on the Front Information
Display Control Head J523 is pressed.
Pressing the “Enter destination” function
key opens a submenu where various routes
to the destination can be defined for the
route guidance system.
Pressing the “Store location” function key
will enable a submenu for saving the
current vehicle location in the memory. This
is accomplished by entering the place
name letter-by-letter using the Menu
Selection Rotary Knob E460.
Enter desti-
nation
NAVIGATION
Woodward Ave.
Store
location
Alternative
route
Other
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The “Alternative route” submenu is used
to define the distance to be covered by the
alternative route.
When the “Full screen” function key is
pressed, the map section expands to the
full screen area. The function key
descriptions are then hidden. Pressing any
function key will return the screen to
standard display mode.
The submenus “Display” and “Section”
allow the user to set several different
display options.
When you have finished entering the
destination, the route guidance function is
activated by pressing the “Start route”
function key.
96.3 MHz
Full screen
2 mi
Display
Section
Start
route
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Audio Function
The “Radio” and “TV” main
menu functions may not be
available at Phaeton introduction
in the North American market.

Radio Main Menu

WCSX – FM List
The “Radio” main menu shows a directory DSP
AUDIO – TV Manual
of all receivable stations. The numbers in RADIO FM

front of the names indicate the station 1 89X

Receivable stations:
RDS
Run. text
button assignments. The checkmark icon 89.9 MHz
92.3 MHz
Set
indicates the current station selection. 93.1 MHz
LiteRock Name
5 WCSX-FM
Pressing the “List” function key will toggle Autostore
95.5 MHz
96.3 MHz Select
between a list and a frequency scale display. 97.1 MHz

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Music CD Main Menu

The “CD” button in the audio row on the
Front Information Display Control Head DSP
CD1
1
AUDIO Play
J523 opens a list of CD tracks when the CD
audio function is active. CD 1: 60:27
Play Title 1: 00:30 Stop
You can select a track by using the Menu mode Title 2:
Title 3:
Selection Rotary Knob E460 or by using the Title 4:
Title 5:
other operating elements in the audio row. Title 6:
Title 7:
Title 8: Select
The “Play mode” function key opens a Title 9:

submenu in which you can activate such

functions as a random track selection. SSP274/088

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Function
Settings Menu
The “SETTINGS” main menu displays six
96.3 MHz 67 submenus for selection.
User Alarm
profiles SETTINGS system
The “User profiles” submenu allows
Profile:
MATT
Language custom settings for to up to three radio
remote keys. When the door is opened
Volume with one of the radio remote keys assigned
to a profile, the Infotainment system sets
Other Orientation
functions lighting all functions to the stored values.
With the “Volume” submenu, different
SSP274/090 volume levels can be set for different
functions. For example, the volume of
traffic announcements can be set louder
than the basic level.
The “Other functions” key opens a
submenu for date and time settings and
the maintenance and service functions.
The maintenance and service functions
are required when replacing wiper blades,
for example.
The Infotainment system uses
the “Language” submenu to change
the system to the various national
languages available.
The “Orientation lighting” submenu
defines functions such as whether and for
how long the illumination will stay on after
the driver has left the vehicle.
Another function available in this submenu
determines whether headlights and outer
mirror illumination are turned on when the
remote control in the radio remote key
is operated.

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Reset Function
The “Reset” function key resets all the
values in a functional group such as climate Reset CD2
1 68
controls. “Reset all” can be used to reset all RESET
the values of all controlled functions to the
factory defaults after a confirmation.
AIR CONDITIONING

The programmed radio stations Reset to standard

are all retained when a reset to Cancel
settings? Reset

factory defaults is implemented.

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Vehicle Menu
When the “VEHICLE” button on the
main menu row is pressed, the Low 97.9 MHz 67
On / Off
“TYRE PRESSURE MONITOR“menu TYRE PRESSURE MONITOR

appears. The “On/Off” function key turns Spare wh.

monitor
the tire pressure monitor function on or off. OK 2.7 OK Spec. pressure
for cold
The spare wheel can also be monitored Pressure tyres
(in bar)
on some vehicles. info OK 2.5 OK
New spec.
The reference pressure is displayed at a tire Pressures OK
temperature of 68°F (20°C).
The “Pressure info” function key opens a SSP274/094

submenu that displays the amount of

pressure that the tire needs to have added
to be properly re-inflated at the current
tire temperature.

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Function
Trip Data Computer
The “TRIPDATA” main menu displays
To desti-
Low 97.9 MHz
Ø 60
statistical data about the current trip.
nation TRIPDATA mph
18:30
Ø 25.6
Pressing the function key “To destination”
From start
mpg
or “From start” will select whether
16
mi the data displayed refer to the start or
Long-term 2:06 hr. 183 mi
statistics 18.2 the destination.
mpg

1:12
The “Long-term statistics” function key
hr.
Reset 14:00
opens a submenu which displays data
referring to total operating time.
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The following information can be displayed
using the trip data function:
• Start time
• Expected time of arrival
• Elapsed time
• Total distance
• Distance traveled
• Average speed
• Average fuel consumption
• Distance to next refueling stop
• Current fuel consumption
• Travel time since last stop

On/Dark Function
The “ON/DARK” button on the main menu
97.9 MHz row turns off the screen display except for
the status line at the top edge of the
display. Pressing the button again will turn
the display back on.
When the ignition is off, the Infotainment
system can be turned on by pressing the
“ON/DARK” button.

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 Function
Manual Function
The “MANUAL” button on the main menu
row opens the electronic owner’s manual. Index

Press the “Index” function key to open the Help for address book:
Select from address book
index. From there you can scroll through Navigate from address book
and select an entry by using the Menu Store location

Selection Rotary Knob E460.

Index

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Help Menu
When in an Infotainment menu and
additional information is needed on how to Low 99.9 MHz 67
use the system, the “HELP” button on the
HELP
main menu row opens the help function for Press the button that
that menu. you require help for.

On some submenus, selecting “OK”

returns the system to the original menu.
End Currrent
On some submenus selecting “More” help menu

opens a related chapter in the electronic

owner’s manual. SSP274/099

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Function
Damper Tuning Function
SSP274/102
Pressing the shock absorber icon button
(Dampening Adjustment Button E387) on
the center console by the gear selector will
Shock absorber
display the menu for setting the Phaeton air
suspension.
Rotating the Menu Selection Rotary Knob
E460 will select one of the four settings
which range from a comfortable, soft
Comfort Sport suspension to a sporty, hard suspension.
Pressing the Menu Selection Rotary Knob
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E460 confirms the selection.

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Self-Leveling Suspension Function

Level
The self-leveling suspension icon button
(Level Control Button E388) opens the
menu for setting the self-leveling
suspension.
The Menu Selection Rotary Knob E460 is
Normal High
used to select from two settings.

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Connection to
Power Supply Network
The electrical terminals of the Infotainment
system are located on the rear of the Front
Information Display Control Head J523.
Networking
Connections are provided for:
• Navigation sensors
• CD changer and additional terminals
• Speaker terminals
• Voltage supply and diagnosis circuits
• Antennas for radio and navigation
• Fiber-optic data bus

SSP274/127

Navigation Fiber-Optic
Sensors Data Bus

CD Changer

Antennas
Fuses

Radio and Speakers

Power Supply SSP274/128

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Networking
Analog or Digital Information
Electrons in Metal Wires
Errors in Data Transfer
Electromagnetic Field of a Metal Wire
Bearing Electric Current
Digital Information
Light Pulses in
Fiber-Optic Cable
No Errors in Data Transfer
Electromagnetic Field of a Metal Wire
Bearing Electric Current
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Fiber-Optic Data Bus
It is important for the navigation system to
have trouble-free data exchange.
The fiber-optic data bus connects the Front
Information Display Control Head J523 to
SSP274/131 the Control Module for Navigation with CD
Mechanism J401 in the glove box.
Communication between them is made
through the fiber-optic cables.
In optical data transfer, digital information is
converted into a series of light pulses and
launched into the fiber-optic cable.
The advantage of fiber-optic technology
over the use of metal wires is that the
optical data flow is immune to the influence
of electromagnetic fields. These fields
SSP274/132 occur in every wire through which an
electrical current flows.
Signals running through wires that run
parallel to or cross each other can
interfere with each other. This includes
electromagnetic radiation, such as from a
mobile radio, which can also affect
data transfer.
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SSP274/135
 Networking

Fiber-Optic Cable Handling

The fiber-optic cables

must be handled with
extreme care.

• Do not crush the fiber-optic cable.

• Do not kink or bend the fiber-optic cable
to a radius of less than 1 inch (25 mm).
• Do not remove the protective cap from
the end of the fiber-optic cable until just
before installation. SSP274/130
Fiber-Optic Cable Connector

Protective Cap

If the protective cap is

missing, you may have to
replace the fiber-optic cable
with another new one that
has been properly protected.
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Networking
Linking the Infotainment
System Components
Some components, the radio for example,
are contained in the Front Information
R50
Display Control Head J523. Other
Antenna for
components are connected to the system Navigation System
through various interfaces: (GPS)
• The Control Module for Navigation with
CD Mechanism J401 in the glove box via
the Infotainment CAN data bus and a
fiber-optic data bus.
• The CD Changer Unit R41 in the glove J401
box via the Infotainment CAN data bus Control Module for R41
and AF wire. Navigation with CD Changer Unit
CD Mechanism
• The Control Module with Indicator Unit in SSP274/124a SSP274/124b

Instrument Panel Insert J285 via the

Infotainment CAN data bus. AF-CD
Fiber-Optic
Data Bus

• The OnStar Telephone/Telematics Control

AF- AF-
Module J526 in the luggage compartment
CD DSP Y-C AF-T Out
via the Infotainment CAN data bus, and
AF-in and AF-out wires.
• The Digital Sound System Control AF-T In
Module J525 in the luggage
AF Head
compartment via the Infotainment CAN
data bus, two AF wires, and the stereo AF Nav
outputs for the speaker system.
• The antennas in the rear window and
antenna module via direct HF/IF input
and output wires.
• The Telephone Microphone (Hands Free) J523 Front Information Display
Control Head with Integrated
R38 via a separate input wire.
Radio Tuner SSP274/124f

AF wire has a double shield.

This gives it fault immunity,
low capacitance, and high
mechanical stability.

Y-C wire is an audio and Radio Antennas R38 Telephone

video cable. and Antenna Microphone
Module (Hands Free)
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 Networking

R90
Auxiliary Antenna Speakers
Convenience
(Telematics)
CAN Data Bus

J285
Control Module J526
with Indicator Unit Telephone/ J525 Digital
in Instrument Telematics Sound System
Panel Insert Control Module Control Module
SSP274/124d 90010048 SSP274/124l

AF-T In AF-T Out AF-DSP AF Nav

Infotainment CAN Data Bus

Multi-Function
E265 Steering Wheel
Rear A/C Control and J527 Steering Column
Convenience CAN Data Bus

Head (Climatronic) Electronic Systems

SSP274/124g Control Module SSP274/003r

J255
Climatronic
Control Module
SSP274/124i
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Service
Self-Diagnosis
The Vehicle Diagnosis, Test and Information
System VAS 5051 provides the operating
modes:
• Guided fault-finding
• Vehicle self-diagnosis
The “Guided fault-finding” mode tests
all control modules installed on a particular
vehicle to find error entries. It also
automatically compiles an individual test
plan from the results.
Technicians can also compile their own
test plans. Using function and component
selection, the tests selected are included
in the test plan and can be completed in
any order during the remainder of the
diagnosis procedure.

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Replacing Wiper Blades
The Infotainment system must be
used to position the wipers for
wiper blade replacement.
To replace the wiper blades:
• Start the Infotainment system.
• Press the “SETTINGS” button to select
the settings function.
• Select the submenu “Other.”
• Select “Maintenance & Service.”
• Press the “Wiper change” function key.
• The windshield wipers will move into the
proper position for maintenance and the
blades can be replaced as described in
the Repair Manual.
• After replacement, the blades must be
moved back to the normal rest position
by pressing the “Wiper change” function
key again.
Service
Unlocking Headlights
The Infotainment system must also be
used to unlock the headlights for service.
To service the headlights:
• Start the Infotainment system.
• Press the “SETTINGS” button to select
the settings function.
• Select the submenu “Other.”
• Select “Maintenance & Service.”
• Press the “Headlights” function key.
• The headlights will unlock for service,
such as bulb adjustment or replacement.
• After the headlights have been
serviced, they must be mechanically
locked by pressing the “Headlights”
function key again.

68 95.5 MHz 68
SETTINGS
Other / Maintenance & Service
Wiper
Moves the windshield wipers to change position
change

Head- Opens mechanical access to the headlight range

lights adjustment

Back

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Notes

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 Knowledge Assessment

An on-line Knowledge Assessment (exam) is available for this Self-Study Program.

The Knowledge Assessment may or may not be required for Certification.

You can find this Knowledge Assessment at:

www.vwwebsource.com

From the vwwebsource.com Homepage, do the following:

– Click on the Certification tab

– Type the course number in the Search box

– Click “Go!” and wait until the screen refreshes

– Click “Start” to begin the Assessment

For Assistance, please call:

Certification Program Headquarters

1 – 877 – CU4 – CERT

(1 – 877 – 284 – 2378)

(8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. EST)

Or, E-Mail:

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August 2003