volkswagen — USB ports in the vehicle

USB ports in the vehicle The rear of the centre console The USB charging port provides a standard 5V charging voltage and a maximum 2A charging current. It is designed for charging mobile and tablets with data transfer capability.  Please refer to and at the start of the chapter on page 137. This charging port can easily be identified by the battery symbol. On the front roof or windscreen This USB ports → provides power to retrofit devices such as car recorders and can supply 5 V standard voltage and up to 2 A current. → . Fig. 111 USB ports (illustration) Additional equipment such as tachographs in- stalled in the windscreen may affect the front view and worsen driving safety!

WARNING 1 2 USB-C port USB-A port Model and type of USB ports Depending on the vehicle equipment, the vehicle may be equipped with the following USB ports: ● Make sure all windows have a clear view to prevent collisions and accidents. NOTICE – USB-A  : Identification of a USB port suitable only for charging. ● Follow the operating instructions provided by the manufacturer of the electrical devices. – USB-A  : Identification of a USB port suitable for data transfer and charging. ● USB charging ports: – Use only electrical devices that have been approved in accordance with current guide- lines concerning electromagnetic compati- bility.

– Do not attempt to supply current to the charging port. – USB-C  : Identification of a USB port suitable for data transfer and charging. Depending on the vehicle equipment, the USB data transfer interface  located in the front of the centre console or on the infotainment system also has power supply capability. NOTICE USB charging ports The USB charging ports operate only when the ignition switch is switched on. The USB-port on the front roof or windscreen cannot be used to charge the phone.  Using electrical consumers with the engine switched off and the ignition switched on will drain the 12-volt battery.

Therefore, only when the engine is running can the electrical devices plugged into the power supply interface be used. The vehicle may be equipped with USB charging ports in the following areas → Fig. 111 . Stowage compartment in the upper part of the centre console The USB charging port provides a standard 5V charging voltage and a maximum 2A charging current. It is designed for charging mobile and tablets with data transfer capability. 182.5C1.TRO.74 This charging port can easily be identified  by the symbol. Practical equipment 139