Step-by-Step Update Guide
To update your Volkswagen’s navigation system:
- Visit VW’s navigation map page.
- Select your vehicle’s model, year, and infotainment system.
- Download the update to your computer.
- Alternatively, visit your Volkswagen dealership for an in-person software update.
Using the Volkswagen Radio
- Press and hold the radio power button until it turns on to use your Volkswagen radio.
Navigation Updates for Volkswagen Polo
If you own a Volkswagen Polo, ensure the system is compatible with the update software before proceeding. The software update takes around seven hours, and the car is unavailable for two days while the updating occurs, during which your Volkswagen Retailer will provide alternative transport. To update:
- Buy a map update disc from an authorized Volkswagen dealer or retailer.
- Insert the disc into the navigation system.
- Follow on-screen instructions to update.
- Do not turn off the engine or remove the USB drive during the update process.
Discover Navigation Lifetime Updates
Discover Navigation systems include free lifetime navigation updates. To update:
- Download firmware and extract it to your desktop.
- Copy the contents into the SD card’s root folder.