Volkswagen Tiguan Service and Repair Manual: External Multimedia Device Interface -R215-

General Information

Analog audio (via the AUX-IN input) and digital audio (via the USB or iPod input) can be played on the radio or radio navigation system via the External Multimedia Device Interface -R215-. Devices connected to the USB and iPod connection can also be controlled through the radio or radio navigation system. ID3 TAGs and titles are also displayed on the radio or radio navigation system display.

Note

Since the capability to display the ID3 tags and titles on the radio or radio/navigation system display depends on the "quality" of the audio files being use, always refer to the radio or radio/navigation system see Owner's Manual along with the MP3 player or iPod see Owner's Manual.

The External Multimedia Device Interface -R215- provides an audio input (AUX-IN), a USB input and an iPod connection (supply, signal and audio-in) as an interface. A specific adapter cable is used to connect the mobile device to the USB or iPod interface on the External Multimedia Device Interface -R215-. There is an integrated storage space for the mobile device in the External Multimedia Device Interface -R125-. It can also charge the device via the USB or iPod connection.

Note

The External Multimedia Device Interface -R215- can also be installed separately if there is no 1DIN slot in the vehicle. The customer can access the universal interface (mitsumi socket) with a mitsumi-mitsumi extension. The mitsumi socket must be integrated in the vehicle interior to do this. The mitsumi extension wires must not be longer than 1500 mm.

Overview - External Multimedia Device Interface -R215- System

1. Radio and Radio/Navigation System Speaker System
2. Radio or Radio/Navigation System
3. Multifunction Steering Wheel
4. CAN Bus
5. LF Wire
   • The audio signal from the unit connected to the AUX IN socket runs through this wire and into the external multimedia device interface.
6. "AUX IN" Socket
   • More information regarding the "AUX IN" socket.
7. Input Units for Connecting to the External Multimedia Device Interface -R215-
   • MP3 player
   • Memory sticks
   • iPod player
   • Connection to the external multimedia device interface via the USB port
8. Wire Connection to the External Multimedia Device Interface -R215-
   • In the form of specific adapter cables depending on the unit to be connected
9. External Multimedia Device Interface -R215-
   • Removing and installing.
10. Positive and Negative Voltage Supply Connection for the External Multimedia Device Interface -R215-
11. LF Wire
    • The audio signal of the unit connected to the "AUX IN" socket runs from the multimedia interface into the AUX input of the radio or radio/navigation system.

External Multimedia Device Interface -R215-, Removing and Installing

Removing

Special tools and workshop equipment required

• Radio Removal Tool -T10057-

The External Multimedia Device Interface -R215- is located in the center console -1-.

• Insert the Radio Removal Tool -T10057- into the openings until it locks.

• Press the tools in direction of -A arrows- and pull the control module in direction of -B arrows-.

• Release the connector -arrow- and pull the connector -A- off the control module.

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal.