Service.

Self - Study Programme 199

The Radio Navigation System

Design and Function

AU

DI

36 K VK

SSP 199-001

This Self-Study Programme describes the function and design of the Volkswagen and Audi Radio Navigation Systems. The Volkswagen Radio Navigation Systemand the Audi Plus Navigation System combine navigation system and radio functions. The controls and displays on the two systems are different. In addition, the Audi Plus Navigation System has an integrated television receiver. The contents of this Self-Study Programme are subdivided into two parts: Part1 Part2 - Basic principles of satellite navigation and vehicle navigation - Function and design of the Radio Navigation System - Operation of the Radio Navigation System - Self-diagnosis and service
New Important Note

The Self-Study Programme is not a Workshop Manual.

Please always refer to the relevant Service Literatur e for all inspection, adjustment and repair instructions.

At a glance
What is where? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 VW and Audi Navigation Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Basic principles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Basic principles of satellite navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 How vehicle navigation works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 System components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 System overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Operation and function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

The main new features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Operating the VW radio unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Self-diagnosis of the radio unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Operating the VW navigation unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Self-diagnosis of the navigation unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Audi Plus Navigation System Operating the radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Audi Plus Navigation System Operating the navigation unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Audi Plus Navigation System How to get TV reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Audi Plus Navigation System Testing the TV function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Differences between the VW and Audi Radio Navigation System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Possibilities for connection to the VW/Audi Radio Navigation System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Test your knowledge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

What is where?

To provide you with a quick overview, all the component parts of the Volkswagen and Audi Radio Navigation Systems are shown on this double page.

You will find a description of the design and function of the system components on the following pages.

VW Radio Navigation System

Control unit with control panel comprising: Operating and function keys Colour multifunction display Radio GPS receiver CD-ROM drive Angle of turn sensor
TIM TIM INFO INFO AS AS SCAN SCAN

Satellites

Navigationssystem Navigationssystem

CD Change Control CD Change Control

FM2 5

ffn
WESTSTRASSE

Navi NAVI

TP

GPS

AUDIO AUDIO

1 1 2 2 3 3

017 75 km MITTELSTRASSE ENTER ruft die Kartendarstellung auf

4 4 5 5 6 6

TELE ATLAS
1998 - I

Triplex antenna

DEUTSCHLAND PLUS
M ulti Map TravelP ilot

Navigation CD-ROM

ABS wheel speed sensor

Radio loudspeaker Switch for reversing lights

SSP 199-051

Audi Plus Navigation System

Satellites

Control unit with operating unit comprising: Operating and function keys Colour multifunction display Radio GPS receiver CD-ROM drive Angle of turn sensor

TV antennas 1, 2, 3, 4 In the Avant, the TV antenna is integrated in the rear side windows. Radio antenna for FM and AM
Audi navigation +

DISPLAY

FM2 5

ffn
WESTSTRASSE

TP

ZOOM

--

GPS

TP

FM

INFO

MODE

017 75 km
AS AM

Antenna booster (4 pcs.)

MITTELSTRASSE ENTER ruft die Kartendarstellung auf

TONE

RETURN

RADIO / CD

NAVIGATION

TELE ATLAS
1998 - I

DEUTSCHLAND PLUS
M ulti Map TravelP ilot

Navigation (GPS) antenna A Triplex antenna is fitted in the Avant

Navigation CD-ROM

TV Tuner

ABS wheel speed sensor Radio loudspeakers Switch for reversing lights
SSP 199-052

Navigation systems for VW and Audi

VW and Audi navigation systems
The Audi A8 from model year 1994 onwards was the first vehicle in the Volkswagen Group to be fitted with a navigation system. Visual route recommendations are displayed on a dot-matrix monitor in the dash panel insert.
HAUPTSTRASSE

BAYERN 3 FM1 TP

Audible route recommendations are played back over a separate loudspeaker.

SSP 199-002

This system is also fitted in the Passat from model year 1997 onwards.
RETURN RETURN OFF OFF INFO ENTER INFO ENTER

These systems are operated using a separate operating unit. This unit is located in between the front seats in the A8 and in the central console in the Passat.

SSP 199-003

In both vehicles, the navigation control unit and the CD-ROM drive are located inside the luggage compartment.
NAVIGATION ON

SSP 199-004

DISPLAY

Audi navigation

FM2 5

ffn
WESTSTRASSE

TP

ZOOM

--

As of model year 1999, the Volkswagen Radio Navigation System will first be offered in the VW Golf and Passat. The Audi Plus Navigation System will be offered in the Audi A4, A6 and A8. In the case of both systems, visual route recommendations are displayed on a colour monitor in the form of symbols or a map. Audible route recommendations are reproduced via the audio loudspeakers. The display, controls and CD-ROM drive are integrated in a single housing.

GPS

TP

FM

Navigationssystem
017 75 km

CD Change Control

INFO

MODE

TIM

INFO

NAVI

FM2 5
AS AM
RADIO / CD

MITTELSTRASSE TP ENTER ruft die Kartendarstellung auf WESTSTRASSE

ffn

TONE

RETURN

NAVIGATION
AUDIO

GPS
AS SCAN

1 2 3

017 75 km MITTELSTRASSE ENTER ruft die Kartendarstellung auf

4 5 6

SSP 199-005

Basic principles
Part 1
Basic principles of satellite navigation

Braunschweig Parkhaus P Peine Celle A2 Salzgitter

B248

Navigationssystem

CD Change Control

TIM

INFO

FM2 5

ffn
WESTSTRASSE

TP

GPS
AS SCAN AUDIO

1 2 3

017 75 km MITTELSTRASSE ENTER ruft die Kartendarstellung auf

4 5 6

SSP 199-006

What does navigation mean?

Every car driver is familiar with the following situation: A journey to a holiday destination, driving into a unfamiliar town or city and a weekend trip in the immediate vicinity. Before you set off, you study the route on a map or street plan. During the journey, you find your bearings by reading traffic signs and noticing striking features of the landscape. The front passenger may also be helpful. For various reasons, however, he or she may not always be able to help you out. We all know what it means to get lost. Navigation involves locating the position of a vehicle, as well as determining the direction and distance of your destination and taking the necessary steps to reach your destination. Satellite-aided navigation enables you to travel from your starting point to your destination quickly, safely and comfortably without having to read maps.

Basic principles
The Global Positioning System
The Global Positioning System (GPS) makes satellite navigation possible. The Global Positioning System was originally developed for military purposes by the US Ministry of Defence. For military reasons, the quality of the transmitted satelIite data for position finding is deliberately reduced for civilian use using a special procedure. The military version uses a type of random-number generator that "hashes" the radio signals containing the satellite data. The encrypted corrective data which is transmitted in parallel cannot be decoded by civilian GPS receivers. For civilian use, therefore, it is only possible to determine positions accurate to 100 metres.

START

FINISH

SSP 199-007

Global Positioning System (GPS) The Global Positioning System (GPS) currently comprises a total of 24 satellites which are evenly distributed over six orbits at an altitude of approximately 20,000 kilometres. They each circle the earth once every 12 hours. With this arrangement, every point on the earth theoretically has radio contact to at least four satellites.

SSP 199-009

Position calculation Each time it is switched on, the Radio Navigation System attempts to receive the signals sent by the satellites. Reception from at least three satellites is necessary for an accurate position fixing. Only then can the position of the receiver be calculated at any point on the earth's surface.

SSP 199-010

Radio traffic

The satellites radio an ID code, their position and a high-precision timing signal earthwards at intervals of one millisecond. The GPS receiver in the Radio Navigation System receives the satellite data and calculates how long the data transmission took by comparing the timing signal with its internal high-precision clock. If the navigation computer receives data from at least three satellites, it is able to calculate the vehicle's position.

36 K VK

SSP 199/011

Basic principles
Reception interference of satellite signals

Reception interference may occur if the satellite transmitter does not have line-of-sight contact with the receiver of the Radio Navigation System or if the satellite signal is reflected off buildings, mountains, etc. In the following situations, the radio link with the satellite may be interrupted or faulty: In - Street canyons - Valleys - Tunnels - Multi-storey car parks This may lead to an inaccurate position fixing or render the system unable to locate the vehicle.

AU DI

SSP 199-012

Although the Global Positioning System is the primary source of information for the Radio Navigation System, the system is able to make allowance for short periods of reception interference. For this purpose, the direction of travel and distance travelled are only calculated using the information provided by the angle of turn sensor and the wheel speed pulses generated by the ABS wheel sensor.

Comparison with GPS signals is not possible, and position fixings are less accurate when reception is disturbed. As soon as GPS signals can again be received, the previously calculated position is corrected.

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Dead-reckoning navigation
The system components of the Radio Navigation System increase the accuracy of position fixing. The navigation control unit calculates the route profile from the signal supplied by the angle of turn sensor for determining changes in the direction of travel to the left/right and the pulses generated by the ABS wheel speed sensor for calculating the distance travelled. . Dead-reckoning navigation is the result of the interplay between these two sensors. The navigation control unit compares the route profile with the street map stored on the CDROM several times per second. This comparison process is known as map matching. The accuracy of position fixing can thus be increased to 5m in urban areas and 50m on long, straight country roads or motorways. If the vehicle is located on a road which is not stored on the CD-ROM, the message OFFROAD appears on the display. Map matching cannot be performed then. Therefore, only the straight line distance and the direction to the destination are displayed.
SSP 199-014
FM2 5
GPS

ffn

TP

017 75 km ENTER ruft die Kartendarstellu

ng auf

Vehicle navigation is the overall result of the interplay between satellite navigation and deadreckoning navigation.

Satellite navigation

Dead-reckoning navigation
Vehicle navigation

Satellite GPS antenna and receiver Navigation control unit

Turn angle sensor ABS wheel sensor CD-ROM Navigation control unit

SSP 199/008

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Basic principles
How vehicle navigation works
1. The driver enters the desired destination using the operating and function keys.

START

2. The position of the destination is determined using the street map on the CD-ROM.

3. The navigation control unit calculates the current vehicle position accurate to approx. 100 m using the satellite data it receives. 4. The vehicle position is determined by dead-reckoning navigation accurate to 5m and by comparison with the digital map data stored on the CD-ROM. 5. The navigation control unit calculates the distance, the direction of travel, the change of direction of travel, etc.

+ 100m _

+ 5m _
1023 - + = 7 8 9 4 5 6 1 2 3

6. Route recommendations are then output in the form of visual and audible messages.

FM2 5

ffn
WESTSTRASSE

TP

GPS

017 75 km MITTELSTRASSE ENTER ruft die Kartendarstellung auf

7.

During the trip, the distance travelled is measured on the basis of the wheel speed pulses generated by the ABS wheel speed sensor and changes of direction sensed by the angle of turn sensor.

N
0 2 1 4 5 0 Km

8. The system continuously monitors whether the driver follows the route recommendations. 9. The system tells the driver when he has deviated from the recommended route.

10. If the driver stays on this route, the system recalculates the distance to the destination.

11. When you reach your destination, the driver hears the message You have reached your destination.

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Notes

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Basic principles
System components
Control unit with control panel
DISPLAY

Audi navigation

FM2 5

ffn
WESTSTRASSE

TP

ZOOM

--

GPS

TP

FM

Navigationssystem
017 75 km

CD Change Control

INFO

MODE

The following components are integrated in the control unit with control panel:

TIM

INFO

NAVI
TONE RETURN

FM2 1
AS AM

D-Radio MITTELSTRASSE
ENTER ruft die Kartendarstellung auf

Einschalt TA-Min Telefon Navigation Min GALA

ndern

Last
NAVIGATION
AUDIO

RADIO / CD
AS SCAN

1 2 3

ndern

Stumm

4 5 6

Component

Function

Lautstrke Setup

Abruch mit

SSP 199-016

Operator buttons and function keys Colour multifunction display

Various functions can be controlled with the operating and function keys, depending on whether the system is in Radio mode, Audio CD mode or Navigation mode. The colour multifunction display can be adjusted horizontally and vertically. The display can also be switched over to night illumination. This makes the display easier to read at night. The radio is identical to the VW-GAMMA radio or Audi-Concert radio, model year 1999. Radio stations for FM (VHF = very high frequency) and AM (medium wave) can be received. The GPS receiver automatically receives signals from the available GPS satellites via the navigation antenna.

Radio

GPS receiver

CD-ROM drive

The CD-ROM drive plays back navigation CDs. Playback of audio CDs is not possible.

Angle of turn sensor

An angle of turn sensor records changes in the direction of travel. It replaces the magnetic field sender previously used.

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The angle of turn sensor

The angle of turn sensor is located in the housing of the Radio Navigation System. The angle of turn sensor records changes in the direction of travel to the left and right. The advantages are: Immunity to magnetic interference Compact size Greater accuracy No calibration required

Navigati
TIM INFO

onssyste

m CD Chan ge Control

FM2 5
GPS

ffn
WESTST RASSE

TP

NAVI

AN

1 2 3

017 75 km ENTER MITTEL STRASS ruft die E Kartend arstellun g auf

4 5 6

SSP 199-017

When the vehicle changes its direction of travel, it rotates about its vertical axis. The angle of turn sensor detects this rotational movement and informs the navigation control unit. The navigation control unit then calculates the angle of the direction change. In order to distinguish between forward and reverse movement, the control unit receives a signal from the reversing light switch. The distance travelled is still required in order to calculate the curve radius. This is determined with the aid of the wheel speed pulses of an ABS wheel speed sensor.

SSP 199-018

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Basic principles
Function of the angle of turn sensor

Rotational axis

The angle of turn sensor is shaped like a tuning fork. The two legs of this element are designed as oscillating bodies. When the ignition is turned on, voltage is applied to the lower piezoelements. They then begin to oscillate. The oscillations are transmitted to both limbs.
Lower piezoelement Direction of oscillation Direction of oscillation

V
SSP 199-019

Coriolis force

Direction of rotation

Direction of oscillation

When the vehicle changes direction (e.g. when cornering), the so-called Coriolis force acts on the oscillating legs of the sensor. This Coriolis force acts against the direction in which the vehicle is rotating about its vertical axis. The upper parts of the legs, which is already oscillating sideways, bend as a result.

Upper piezoelement

The flexure of the legs is transmitted to the upper piezoelements, thereby generating a voltage in the piezoelement. The navigation control unit can calculate the change in direction of travel from the level of this voltage.

Direction of oscillation

SSP 199-020

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Cornering When the vehicle is cornering, the upper sections of the legs are bent by the Coriolis force for as long as the vehicle takes to negotiate the corner. A voltage is produced in the upper piezoelements of the angle of turn sensor. The level of this voltage is dependent on the change in direction of travel. When negotiating a corner from left to right, for example, the sign before the voltage changes.

SSP 199-021

SSP 199-022

Straight-line travel No Coriolis force occurs when the vehicle is driving in a straight line. The upper parts of the legs are not bent and no voltage is generated in the piezoelements.

SSP 199-023

SSP 199-024

The angle of turn sensor only detects the angle of a single change of direction The vehicle must be moving before a curve radius can be calculated. Only then is the navigation control unit able to calculate the curve radius and perform map matching using the data produced by the angle of turn sensor and the ABS wheel speed sensor.

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Basic principles

ABS wheel speed sensor The wheel speed pulses produced by one of the ABS wheel speed sensors at the rear axle is used for measuring the distance travelled by the vehicle. The navigation control unit receives this data from the ABS control unit. Effect of signal failure The navigation system cannot be started. Self-diagnosis The connection to the ABS control unit is monitored.
SSP 199-025

Switch for reversing lights The navigation control unit obtains a signal from the switch for the tail-lights when reverse gear is engaged. This enables the control unit to distinguish whether the vehicle is moving forwards or backwards. Effect of signal failure The navigation control unit does not recognise when the vehicle is reversing.
SSP 199-026

Self-diagnosis Fault type: No signal

Roof antenna for radio, car phone and navigation system Integrated in the roof antenna (Triplex) are the antennas for radio mode, car phone mode and navigation mode (GPS). In some Audi vehicles the antennas are positioned separately. In these vehicles, the antenna for the navigation system is located on the bootlid; the antenna for radio reception in integrated in the rear window and the stub antenna for the car phone is in the rear left body side panel. Self-diagnosis Fault type: Open circuit, short circuit to earth
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SSP 199-027

Radio loudspeakers Audible route recommendations are played back over the radio loudspeakers.

SSP 199-028

Navigation CD-ROM

TELE ATLAS
1998 - I

The street map and the operating software are stored on the navigation CD-ROM. The CD-ROMs are updated twice a year. These CDs can be purchased through Volkswagen/ Audi dealers. Service The operator panel software of the Radio Navigation System can be adapted with a special CDROM. For example: Map colours, menu guidance and screen contents. In this case, the Customer Service will provide you with information about the scope of adaptation and procedure.

DEUTSCHLAND PLUS
M ulti Map TravelP ilot

SSP 199-029

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Basic principles
System overview

ABS control unit J104 ABS wheel speed sensor G46

Roof antenna R52

for navigation Radio Car phone

Diagnosis plug T16

SSP 199-027

Switch for reversing lights F4

Radio loudspeakers

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Radio Navigation System

Radio

CD-ROM drive

Navigation CD-ROM

DISPLAY

Audi navigation

FM2 5

ffn
WESTSTRASSE

TP

ZOOM

--

GPS

TP

FM

Navigationssystem
017 75 km

CD Change Control

INFO

MODE

Navigation computer
1

TIM

INFO

NAVI

FM2 5
AS AM
RADIO / CD

ffn

MITTELSTRASSE TP
TONE RETURN

ENTER ruft die Kartendarstellung auf WESTSTRASSE

NAVIGATION
AUDIO

GPS
AS SCAN

2 3

017 75 km MITTELSTRASSE ENTER ruft die Kartendarstellung auf

4 5 6

Screen and operating/ function keys

GPS receiver

Angle of turn sensor G208

SSP 199-030

IN

OUT

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Operation and function

Part 2
Operation and function of the VW and Audi Radio Navigation Systems

The operation and functions of the VW Radio Navigation System and the Audi Plus Navigation System are described on the following pages. You will also find information about self-diagnosis, test functions and service. For a quick overview of the differences between the two systems, please refer to the chapter on "Differences between the VW and Audi Radio Navigation Systems".

List of contents
The main new features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 23 Operation and function of the VW Radio Navigation System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 24 Operation and function of the Audi Plus Navigation System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 32 Differences between VW and Audi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 38 Possibilities for connection to the VW/Audi Radio Navigation System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 39 Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 40

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With the new method of operating the Radio Navigation System via function menus, most functions can be executed by using two rotary push-buttons.

Overview of the main new features

Menu-controlled operation of radio and navigation system components Radio functions: Traffic Memo (TIM)
TP
TIM INFO

DISPLAY

Audi navigation

+
ZOOM

Zieleingabe ist aktiv FM2

TP FM

--

TP

Navigationssystem Navigationssystem
D-Radio BFBS 1

ffn

CD Change Control Control

184,6 MHz ffn BASTIAN
NAVI

INFO

MODE

TIM

Zieleingabe ist aktiv NDR 2

AS AM
RADIO / CD
AS SCAN

TONE

RETURN

TIM function for calling up the automatically stored traffic announcement and for activating the record function. The Traffic Memo function in the Audi Plus Navigation System is selected by pressing the TP button.

FM2

TP

NAVIGATION
AUDIO

ffn
D-Radio BFBS 1 NDR 2 184,6 MHz ffn BASTIAN

1 2 3

4 5 6

SSP 199-031

Navigation functions: Flag destination button Storage of momentary vehicle position, e.g. during a journey.
TIM

DISPLAY

Audi navigation

FM2 5

ffn
WESTSTRASSE

TP

ZOOM

--

GPS

TP

FM

Navigationssystem
017 75 km

CD Change Control

INFO

MODE

INFO

FM2 5

ffn

MITTELSTRASSE TP

NAVI
TONE RETURN

Button for selecting the traffic jam function, calculating alternative route A local alternative route can be selected.

AS

AM

ENTER ruft die Kartendarstellung auf WESTSTRASSE

RADIO / CD

NAVIGATION
AUDIO

GPS
AS SCAN

1 2 3

017 75 km MITTELSTRASSE ENTER ruft die Kartendarstellung auf

4 5 6

SSP 199-032

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Operation and function

Operation of the VW radio

TIM button for retrieval of stored traffic announcements. New traffic announcements up to 4 minutes in length can be stored. When the system is switched on, each traffic announcement of the pre-set traffic radio station (TP Traffic Programme) is recorded. When you switch off the system, you can activate the Record mode for 24 hours by pressing the TIM button (press for longer than 2 sec.). In both cases, traffic announcement playback is started by pressing the TIM button. To start random track play, press the rocker button. To cancel playback, press the TIM button again. -

Rocker button In Radio mode, pressing this rocker button to start automatic local station seek in the direction you are travelling.

Navigationssystem

Rotary push-button on left Press button to switch ON/OFF Turn switch to control volume

TIM

INFO

Zieleingabe ist akt FM2

AS/ CD mix button In Radio mode, you can store the 6 stations with the strongest signals using this button. The stations are saved to the station keys on the set waveband - TP, FM or AM. The memory locations are allocated automatically and exclusively on memory levels FM2, AM2 and TP2. - In Audio CD mode you can play tracks at random by pressing this button. If a CD changer is connected, you shuffle-play the CDs by pressing this button. -

AS

SCAN

ffn
D-Radio BFBS 1 NDR 2

1 2 3

Scan button In Radio mode, all the station pre-sets can be played briefly by pressing this button. To pre-set a station, press this button again while the station is playing. In Audio CD mode, you can briefly play all the tracks on a CD by pressing this button. To select a track, press this button again while the track is playing.

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Multifunction display Can be swivelled horizontally and vertically.

Button for changing over to night display mode When you switch the low beam headlight on or off, the display automatically changes between daytime and night display modes. You can switch over to the other display mode by pressing this button. A photocell which is located below the button controls display brightness.

Flashing diode of anti-theft device After entering the four-digit code number, the diode flashes if the ignition key has been removed from the ignition lock.

CD Change Control

Button NAVI

Select preceding menu or basic menu

ktiv TP

Right-hand rotary push-button - Turn: - Press:

AUDIO

n
184,6 MHz ffn BASTIAN

to select the menu fields and change the setting scales. to confirm the menu fields.

SOUND button
4 5 6

For selecting the sound menu for the settings for bass and treble, the sound field (Balance and Fader) and the Volume Setup menu (basic settings for switch-on volume, traffic announcements (TIM), car phone, navigation and GALA).

AUDIO button
SSP 199-033

For selecting the basic audio menu. Tone source selection: Audio CD (CD changer); Traffic radio TP1 and TP2; VHF FM1 and FM2; Medium Wave MW1 and MW2; Long Wave LW1 and LW2; other tone sources AUX; Radio mute Station keys 1-6 In radio mode, a single station can be assigned to each button from the six wavebands TP, FM, AM at memory levels 1 and 2. Storing a station: Select the station using the rocker button. To store a station, keep one of the station keys pressed until the programme switches to mute and a signal tone sounds. To select a station, press the corresponding button briefly. In Audio CD mode, select the CD in the tray by pressing this button. Buttons 1-6 correspond to the order of the CDs in the autochanger tray.

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Operation and function

Self-diagnosis of the radio unit module
The address word for the radio unit is 56. The following functions can be selected: Interrogate navigation system version 01V.A.G EIGENDIAGNOSE 1. SCHNELLE DATENBERTRAGUNG HELP

Interrogate radio version Interrogate fault memory Actuator diagnosis Erase fault memory End of output Encode radio functions Read measured value block

020305060708-

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 C O Q V.A.G 1551
HELP PRINT

VAS 5051

SSP 199-034

02 - Interrogate fault memory Faults in the Radio Navigation System are saved to the fault memory by the self-diagnosis. These faults can be displayed on the monitor of the V.A.G 1551/52 or diagnosis system VAS 5051:

Source of fault Vehicle power supply, terminal 30 NO contact at ignition switch -DFront loudspeaker Rear loudspeaker Radio display output, dash panel insert Connection to CD changer Radio antenna Control unit Control unit

Fault message Signal too low Open circuit Open circuit/ short circuit Open circuit short circuit No communication No communication Open circuit Short circuit Wrongly encoded Defective

Possible effect Poor or no function No automatic switch-on after turning ignition off and on again Loudspeaker not functioning Loudspeaker not functioning Display NOK CD changer function NOK No or poor reception Radio functions or sound NOK No radio operation possible

The Workshop Manuals are updated after technical modifications are made. Please use the vehicle-specific Workshop Manuals as an aid to carrying out self-diagnosis. .

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03 - Actuator diagnosis The loudspeakers and the display in the dash panel insert are tested by the actuator diagnosis.

Rapid data transfer 03 - Actuator diagnosis

At the same time, the functioning of all loudspeakers is tested with a test tone. The text DISPLAY TEST appears on the display in the dash panel insert . The display switches between normal and inverse video (white on black and vice versa) in 4-second intervals.

07 - Encode radio functions The following radio functions can be encoded: - Sound adaptation to vehicle type - Number of loudspeakers - DSP sound system - CD changer The code number can appear as follows: 01 Code number for sound adaptation 4 loudspeakers (channels) 2 code number for DSP sound system 7 Code number for CD changer, second display and active roof antenna

Rapid data transfer Q 07 - Encode radio functions

08 - Read measured value block The input signals and voltages required for operation of the Radio Navigation System are continuously monitored by the self-diagnosis. The state of the input signals in the measured value blocks can be displayed for troubleshooting purposes.

Rapid data transfer Q 08 - Read measured value block

Example: Measured value block 001 1 GALA signal 2 Supply voltage in volts 3 Dimmer for illumination in % 4 NO contact closed or open

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Operation and function

Operation of the VW navigation unit

Loading tray for the navigation CDROM INFO button To select the full destination address display: - Momentary location, - Current destination and - Estimated time to journey end are displayed. Repeat last voice message.
Navigationssystem

CD eject button

Rotary push-button on left Press button to switch ON/OFF Turn knob to control volume

TIM

INFO

FM2 5

ffn

WESTSTR
GPS
AS SCAN

1 2 3

017 75 km

MITTELST ENTER ruft die Kartenda

Button for saving vehicle's momentary position - The vehicle's position is saved as a flag destination If you discover, say, a point of interest en route, you can store this position as a flag destination by pressing this button. Later, you can use this flag destination to enter your destination. This way, you can be sure you will find the point of interest easily and without searching. Only one flag destination can be stored in memory at one time with this button. Press the button again, and the flag destination will be overwritten by a new one. You can store the flag destination permanently in the destination memory by selecting the basic navigation menu.

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Multifunction display Can be swivelled horizontally and vertically. Button for changing over to night display mode When you switch the low beam headlight on or off, the display automatically switches between day and night display mode. You can switch over to the other display mode by pressing this button. A photocell which is located below the button controls monitor brightness. Flashing diode of anti-theft device After entering the four-digit code number, the diode flashes when the ignition key is removed from the ignition lock. NAVI button
CD Change Control

For selecting navigation system basic menu: Destination input Route options Start of navigation Destination memory Options MERIAN Scout guidebook with sections on: - Overnight accommodation - Places to eat and drink - Tourist information

NAVI

TP

RASSE

AUDIO

4 5 6

TRASSE darstellung auf

SSP 199-037

Button for selecting the previous menu or main menu

Button for traffic jam function selection This function allows you to re-route the vehicle in order to bypass a traffic jam. In the menu, specify whether you want the navigation system to plan a short, mediumlength or long alternative route for you.

Rotary push-button right Turn to select the menu fields and change the setting scales Press to confirm the menu fields

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Operation and function

Self-diagnosis of the navigation unit
The address word for the navigation unit is 37. The following functions can be selected: Interrogate navigation system version 01V.A.G EIGENDIAGNOSE 1. SCHNELLE DATENBERTRAGUNG HELP

Interrogate navigation system version Interrogate fault memory Actuator diagnosis Erase fault memory End of output Read measured value block Adaptation

020305060810-

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 C O Q V.A.G 1551
HELP PRINT

VAS 5051

SSP 199-034

02 - Interrogate fault memory Faults of the Radio Navigation System are saved to fault memory by the self-diagnosis. These faults can be displayed on the monitor of the V.A.G 1551/52 or of the VAS 5051 diagnosis system:

Source of fault Vehicle power supply, terminal 30 Radio display output, dash panel insert Antenna for navigation system (GPS) -R50/ R52 Connection to ABS control unit Databus information Control unit

Fault message Signal too low No communication

Effect Poor or no function Display NOK

Open circuit/short cir- Navigation system (position fixing) cuit to positive, short not functioning properly circuit to earth No signal No signal Defective Navigation system NOK DSP function NOK No navigation possible

The Workshop Manuals are updated after technical modifications are made. Please use the vehicle-specific Workshop Manuals as an aid to carrying out self-diagnosis.

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03 - Actuator diagnosis The function of the second display in the dash panel insert can be tested by the actuator diagnosis. The DISPLAY TEST message is displayed. The display switches between normal and inverse video (white on black and vice versa) at 4-second intervals.

Rapid data transfer 03 - Actuator diagnosis

08 - Read measured value block The input signals and voltages required for operating the Radio Navigation System are continuously monitored by the self-diagnosis. The status of the input signals in the measured value blocks can be displayed for troubleshooting purposes. Example: Measured value block 001 1 GALA signal 2 Supply voltage in volts 3 Dimmer for illumination in % 4 NO contact closed or open 10 - Adaptation The navigation system also utilises the tyre circumference and the pulses generated by the ABS wheel speed sensor for calculating the distance travelled by the vehicle. The following changes can be stored with the adaptation function: Changes in tyre size Changes in the number of pulses generated by the ABS wheel speed sensor For a detailed description of the procedure, please refer to the Workshop Manual.

Rapid data transfer Q 08 -Read measured value bock

Rapid data transfer 10 - Adaptation

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Operation and function

Audi Plus Navigation System Operating the VW radio unit
Arrow keys Radio mode: Automatic local station seek. To set manual seek, press both buttons simultaneously. CD mode: Touch button to change track; for fast forward/rewind, press button for longer.

Arrow keys Radio mode: Select station memory. To store the pre-set station, press the > button for longer than 2 sec. CD mode: Select CD in auto changer. TIM playback: Scroll through TIM memory.

DISPLAY

TP (Traffic Program) Touch button to activate traffic radio Press again to play back stored TIM traffic announcements. Press for >2 sec. to deactivate traffic radio.
TP FM

Audi navigation

FM2 1
Einschalt

D-Rad

TA-Min Telefon Navigation Min GALA

FM (frequency modulation) Select VHF band, select between FM1 and FM2 by pressing several times.

AS

AM

Lautstrke Setup

RADIO / CD

Rotary push-button on left Turn button to switch ON/OFF and control volume. Press button to switch RNS ON/OFF. AM (Amplitude Modulation) Select MW band, select between AM1 and AM2 by pressing several times.

AS (Autostore) Autostore function: Automatic storage of the six strongest FM and AM stations on the waveband in memory level 2. Touch button to select and exit the Autostore level. Press for longer to activate Autostore Seek function. Radio/CD Switch between Radio and CD mode.

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Button for changing over to night display mode When you switch the low beam headlight on or off, the display automatically changes over between the daytime and night display modes. You can switch over to the other display mode by pressing this button. A photocell which is located below the button controls monitor brightness.

MODE button +
ZOOM

dio
ndern Last
INFO

Set special functions: RDS, Video, Audio, TV playback . Example: You can specify whether you want the map excerpt on screen to be enlarged automatically at road junctions for better orientation.

--

MODE

Right-hand rotary push-button

ndern Stumm

TONE RETURN

Turn button to select a menu item. Press button to confirm a menu item.

Abruch mit

NAVIGATION

Enter key Select preceding menu or basic menu.

SSP 199-041

TONE button Multifunction display Can be swivelled horizontally and vertically. Set Bass, Treble, Balance, Fader. Select menu for volume setup (GALA, car phone, Navigation, TA traffic announcement).

The Audi-self-diagnosis procedure is identical to the VW self-diagnosis procedure.

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Operation and function

Audi Plus Navigation System Operating the navigation module

Button for changing over to night display mode When you switch the low beam headlight on or off, the display automatically changes between daytime and night display modes. You can switch over to the other display mode by pressing this button. A photocell which is located below the button controls monitor brightness.

CD eject button

DISPLAY

Audi navigation

FM1 AS 3

13

TP

FM
ALTMHLTAL INGO

Rotary push-button on left Turn button to switch ON/OFF and control volume. Press button to switch RNS ON/OFF.
AS AM
5km GPS ..........

RADIO / CD

Multifunction display Can be swivelled horizontally and vertically.

The Audi self-diagnosis procedure is identical to the VW self-diagnosis procedure.

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Button for saving vehicle's momentary position The vehicle's position is saved as a flag destination. Loading tray for the navigation CD-ROM If you discover, say, a point of interest en route, you can store this position as a flag destination by pressing this button. Later, you can use this flag destination to enter your destination. This way, you can be sure you will find the point of interest easily and without searching. Only one flag destination can be stored in memory at a time with this button. When you press the button again, the flag destination is overwritten by a new one. You can store the flag destination permanently in the destination memory by selecting the main navigation menu.

BAYERN 3
299

ZOOM

--

ZOOM button
INFO MODE

Select scale of map display.

LSTADT

6N 300

Traffic jam button

93
TONE RETURN

NAVIGATION

This function allows you to re-route the vehicle in order to bypass a traffic jam. In the menu, specify whether you want the navigation system to plan a short, medium-length or long alternative route for you.

SSP 199-042

INFO button Repeat last audible message and display momentary location and destination.

Right-hand rotary push-button NAVIGATION KEY Switch to Navigation mode. Turn button to select a menu item. Press button to confirm a menu item.

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Operation and function

Audi Plus Navigation System TV reception
The Audi Plus Navigation System is equipped with a TV receiver. The TV is operated using the controls of the Audi Plus Navigation System. The multifunction display serves as a TV screen.

Buttons for station selection Mode button For selecting stations from the automatic program memory (memory locations A1 to A8) and from the manual program memory (memory - Calls up the Options menu. locations M1 to M8). - To activate the TV function, confirm the menu field TV/ The memory location and selected channel are displayed in the topVideo by pressing this button left corner on the display. again. - If a video recorder is connected, you can change over to Channel selection buttons Video mode by again pressing - For selecting channels the Mode button. - The memory location and selected channel are displayed in the top-left corner of the display.

DISPLAY

Audi navigation

+
ZOOM

P : A2
CHAN: 2

--

Enter key
MODE

TP

FM

INFO

AS

AM

TONE

RETURN

RADIO / CD

NAVIGATION

For displaying station memory location, channel and transmit frequency

SSP 199-043

AS Autostore : Press this button to storethe eight strongest TV stations and automatically allocate them to station memories A1 to A8

Rotary push-button For selecting the following operator menus: SCREEN (brightness, contrast and colour) MEM-SETUP (saving stations to manual station memories M1 to M8) TV-STANDARD (setting country-specific TV and video standards, e.g.: PAL) VIDEOTEXT (selection of videotext pages)

For safety reasons, the monitor is blanked during the journey. The sound remains active.

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Audi Plus Navigation System Testing the TV function

In the A6 saloon, the TV antennas are integrated in the window; in the A6 Avant they are integrated in the two rear side windows. The self-diagnosis does not incorporate the TV receiver, the four TV antenna amplifiers or the four TV antennas. However, a function test is possible.

Function test Switch on TV function and select a station with strong reception. The test interface can be called up by the following steps: Press the AM and button TONE buttons simultaneously, or Select Videotext and select screen 947

1
DISPLAY

Audi navigation

+
ZOOM

The following screen display appears: 1 - Antenna test interface 2 - Antenna -1- with ON and OFF function 3 - Antenna -2- with ON and OFF function 4 - Antenna -3- with ON and OFF function 5 - Antenna -4- with ON and OFF function

ANT - CRTL
TP FM

--

AS

AM

ANT ANT ANT ANT ANT ANT ANT ANT

11- - - - - - -

- - 22- - - - -

- - - - - - - - 3- 3- - -4 - -4

ON .. ON .. ON .. ON ..

OF OF OF OF

2 3 4 5

INFO

MODE

TONE

RETURN

RADIO / CD

NAVIGATION

SSP 199-044

The remote supply to the antenna amp of the selected antenna can be connected or disconnected by turning the rotary push-button on the right. When the remote supply to an antenna is disconnected, TV picture quality must deteriorate noticeably. This facility to connect and disconnect the power supply to each antenna also allows the associated antenna amp to be tested.

If picture quality does not deteriorate when the remote power supply to an antenna is disconnected, it is possible that there is an open circuit in the antenna lead or the antenna amp is defective. This can be established by measuring the voltage on the inner conductor of the coaxial cable. If there is no voltage detected, there is an open circuit in the antenna lead.

The Workshop Manuals will be updated after technical modifications are made. Please use the vehicle-specific Workshop Manuals as an aid to carrying out the function test .
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Operation and function

Differences between the VW and Audi Radio navigation systems

VW
Navigationssystem CD Change Control

AUDI
DISPLAY

Audi navigation
TIM INFO NAVI

FM2 5

ffn
WESTSTRASSE

TP

FM1 AS 3

BAYERN 3
299

ZOOM

--

GPS
AS SCAN AUDIO

13

TP
4

FM
ALTMHLTAL INGOLSTADT

INFO

MODE

1 2 3

017 75 km MITTELSTRASSE ENTER ruft die Kartendarstellung auf

16N

5 6

300

93
TONE RETURN

AS

AM
5km GPS ..........

RADIO / CD

NAVIGATION

SSP 199-045

SSP 199-046

The AUDI system differs from the VW system the following respects:

Front panels differ according to vehicle type. Layout and function of the controls. There is no TIM button; to select the TIM function, press the TP button twice. There is no SCAN function. A single button is used for switching between Radio and CD mode. The station pre-sets are selected by pressing the station selection button. There is a map zoom button. In the case of the VW Radio Navigation System, this is done by selecting the menu item ZOOM in the map submenu. To eject a CD, select menu item in the main navigation menu. In the case of the VW Radio Navigation System, a CD can be ejected at the touch of a button.

In the case of the Audi Plus Navigation System, the TV receiver is integrated in the system. It is housed in the left-hand stowage compartment in the boot. In the saloon and Avant, the TV antennas are integrated in the rear window or in the rear side windows (see above).

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Possibilities for connection to the VW/Audi Radio Navigation System

Located on the rear panel of the equipment are terminals for: 6-disc CD changer Digital Sound Package (DSP) by NOKIA or BOSE TV receiver by FUBA (AUDI) Video Recorder (AUDI) Playback of car phone

CD changer

TV receiver and /or video recorder (currently available with AUDI only)

DISPLAY

Audi navigation

FM2 5
Navigationssystem
TP
TIM INFO

ffn
WESTSTRASSE

TP

ZOOM

--

GPS

CD Change Control
INFO MODE

FM

FM2 1
Einschalt AS AM
AS SCAN

D-Radio

017 75 km MITTELSTRASSE
TONE RETURN

ndern ruft die Kartendarstellung auf Last ENTER

AUDIO

TA-Min Telefon Navigation Min GALA Lautstrke Setup

RADIO / CD

NAVIGATION

1 2 3

ndern

Stumm

4 5 6

Abruch mit

Digital Sound Package (DSP)

Playback of telephone conversation over the loudspeakers

In the Audi Plus Navigation System, the TV receiver is integrated in the system. It is housed in the left-hand stowage compartment in the boot.

SSP 199/047

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Service

Service

Releasing the VW/AUDI Radio Navigation System

The Radio Navigation System is locked in the installation compartment. It can be removed using the four hooks of releasing tool 3344 A: Insert the hooks in the four openings. Then pull the Radio Navigation System from the compartment by the hooks.
Releasing tool 3344 A, contains 4x:

SSP 199-048

Navig

ation

ssyste

m CD C ange Contr

TIM

INFO

ol

AB

SCAN

NAV

1 2
3
AUD IO

4 5 6

SSP 199-049

In order to avoid damage, do not apply pressure to the multifunction display or the buttons during installation.

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Notes

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Test your knowledge

Test your knowledge
More than one answer may be correct!

V V V V V V V V V

1.

What does satellite navigation mean? a. b. c. Controls the satellite in outer space Determines the speed and direction of travel of a vehicle using satellites Can determines the position of a vehicle by means of satellites

2. What components are required to carry out vehicle navigation ? a. b. a. Angle of turn sensor ABS wheel speed sensor Switch for reversing lights

3. How many satellites must at least be received by the Radio Navigation System in order to make an accurate position calculation possible? a. b. a. One satellite Three satellites All 24 satellites

V V V V V V
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4. What does dead-reckoning navigation mean? a. b. c. The combination of direction of travel and speed for navigation purposes The interplay of the signals generated by the angle of turn sensor and of the ABS wheel speed sensor The radio is coupled to the navigation system to form a unit

5.

What is the function of the angle of turn sensor? a. b. c. The angle of turn sensor records the angle of a single change of direction The angle of turn sensor prevents the vehicle from skidding Using the angle of turn sensor, the navigation control unit is able to calculate the curve radius

V V

6. What does map matching mean? a. b. The calculated vehicle position is compared with the street map stored on the CD-ROM The street maps stored on the CD-ROM are corrected continuously

Solutions:

6.a 5.a, c 4.b 3.b 2.a, b, c 1.b,c

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199

Braunschweig Parkhaus P Peine Celle A2 Salzgitter

B248

Navigationssystem

CD Change Control

TIM

INFO

FM2 5

ffn
WESTSTRASSE

TP

GPS
AS SCAN AUDIO

1 2 3

017 75 km MITTELSTRASSE ENTER ruft die Kartendarstellung auf

4 5 6

SSP 199-006
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