Entertainment & electronics | Volkswagen Australia

Q: Which devices can be mounted on the tablet holder?

Volkswagen Accessories offers a range of tablet holders for the following Apple and Samsung devices: Apple iPad Air 1/2, Apple iPad 2–4, Apple iPad mini 1–3 and Samsung Galaxy Tab 3/4 10.1 inches.

Q: How much weight can the bag hooks bear?

The maximum bearing load is 1.5 kg.

Q: What can the USB premium cable be used for?

With this cable you can connect your smartphone to the infotainment system of your Volkswagen and access functions such as Google Assistant or MirrorLink. At the same time, it can charge your smartphone during use.

Q: How can I update my navigation system?

Step 1: Select your car and model year (i.e. ‘Golf from 2017’ for MY2017) Step 2: Pick your navigation system (i.e. Discover Media or Discover Pro) Step 3: Scroll down the webpage and search for the region covering Australia, check for the date of the file and download the updated file to your computer. Step 4: Plug the SD card or USB-C thumb drive into your car’s infotainment system. Turn on the ignition and the update should automatically start to install. It may take up to 4 hours for the update to complete, but the progress will pause when your car is off and resume when switched back on. <a href="https://app-connect.volkswagen.com/mapupdates/car/#selection" target="_blank">Search Volkswagen Map Updates[@DIS_app-connect]</a>

Q: Where can I find more information about IQ.DRIVE?

Drive happy knowing we’ll always have your back. All Volkswagens vehicles come with intelligent safety and assured driving features that are capable of making preventive interventions in critical situations.[@DIS_safety2] <a href="/content/onehub_pkw/au/en/technology/safety/iq-drive.html">Explore Volkswagen IQ.DRIVE features</a>

Here, you find entertainment and electronics accessories to help you feel comfortable behind the steering wheel of your Volkswagen.²

Dash cam

Has your Volkswagen been damaged and you want to know what happened? The 2-camera system of the Volkswagen Genuine dash cam records what happened in the event of damage, both in front of and behind the vehicle – with this version in even better resolution and, if desired, from other perspectives.

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Learn more about Volkswagen Genuine dash cam

Electronic accessories for your Volkswagen

Whether it’s a swivelling tablet holder from the modular travel and comfort system or a USB premium cable: With the Volkswagen Genuine Accessories, you’ll have the products you need for your next trip.

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USB premium cable

Man operates tablet attached to the VW Accessories tablet holder

Modular travel and comfort system

Man and woman in the car, an ID. Charger Wallbox can be seen through the side window

EV charging

Two women in front of a VW car looking at a smartphone

Menu of the infotainment system of a VW car can be seen

A connected vehicle

Turn your car into an interface for communication and entertainment media with suitable apps and offers from Volkswagen.

Woman in a VW with the driver's door open looking at a smartphone – Volkswagen Apps

Customise your own mobility experience

Connect your smartphone with your Volkswagen and dive into the topic of connectivity. Once connected, the various Volkswagen apps enable you to access important data, functions and services related to your Volkswagen. Also worth noting: Please use the activation documents from Volkswagen Accessories to activate the App-Connect function in your Volkswagen at a later point in time. That way, you can operate selected apps and content from your smartphone directly via the infotainment system of your Volkswagen.

Explore Volkswagen App-Connect³

FAQ on entertainment and electronics

Which devices can be mounted on the tablet holder?

How much weight can the bag hooks bear?

What can the USB premium cable be used for?

How can I update my navigation system?

Step 1:
Select your car and model year (i.e. ‘Golf from 2017’ for MY2017)

Step 2:
Pick your navigation system (i.e. Discover Media or Discover Pro)

Step 3:
Scroll down the webpage and search for the region covering Australia, check for the date of the file and download the updated file to your computer.

Step 4:
Plug the SD card or USB-C thumb drive into your car’s infotainment system. Turn on the ignition and the update should automatically start to install. It may take up to 4 hours for the update to complete, but the progress will pause when your car is off and resume when switched back on.

Search Volkswagen Map Updates³

Where can I find more information about IQ.DRIVE?

VW ID.5 GTX and VW Tiguan equipped with transport solutions by VW Accessories

Model-specific accessories

Suitable accessories for a range of Volkswagen models, such as the Golf, Polo or ID. Buzz. Find products relating to transport, interior, exterior, charging or tyres and create the car you want.

Explore Model-specific accessories

Man charges VW ID. vehicle with charging cable

EV charging

It’s electrifying. Not only your smartphone needs electricity, but also your hybrid or electric car. Learn about wallboxes, services and charging accessories, such as the ID. charger or various charging cables.

Learn more about EV charging

Entertainment and electronics

Here, you find entertainment and electronics accessories to help you feel comfortable behind the steering wheel of your Volkswagen.²

Dash cam

Dash cam