ESP AUDI A4 2005 B6 / 2.G RNS_E Navigation System Manual
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Overview9
General operation
RADIO, CD
NAME, TEL
NAV, INFO
CAR, SETUP
OverviewControl unit with screenThis overview is to assist you in familiarizing yourself 
with the controls and their functions.
On/Off knobSwitching on and off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Volume adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Button (
) for opening and closing the Display  . . . . . .
Function buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Display  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Forward/reverse buttons  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Control knob  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Control buttons  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tips
Please note that this Operator's Manual describes only the Audi 
Navigation System plus and its components. You can find addi-
tional information on vehicle operation in your Owner's Manual.
Some the equipment shown is found only in certain model 
versions or is optional equipment
Important NotesNotes on Traffic Safety
To ensure driving safety, settings in the Navigation 
System must only be performed when the vehicle is 
parked.The broad range of equipment in the Audio Navigation System 
provides a wealth of potential entertainment and a wide variety of 
information in addition to navigation.
Carry out your settings in the Navigation System only when the 
vehicle is stationary. Avoid using the Navigation System while you 
are driving so that you can devote your full attention to traffic. Use 
the controls on the multi-function steering wheel* 
page 21 while 
you are driving.
WARNING
Pay attention first and foremost to your driving! As the driver 
of the vehicle, you have total responsibility for operating the 
vehicle safely. Therefore, when using the Navigation System func-
t io n s ,  m ak e  c er t ai n  t h at  y o u  a l w ay s  h av e c o m p l et e  c o n t ro l o f  y o u r  
vehicle!
Traffic today requires your full and continuous concentration. 
A s  t h e  d ri v e r, y o u  b e ar  c o m p l et e  re sp o n s i b il i t y  fo r  sa fet y  i n  t raff i c .  
Therefore, to ensure driving safety, settings in the Navigation 
System must be performed only when the vehicle is parked.
A1
11
19
A2
12
A3
16
A4
27
A5
18
A6
17
A7
17
A8
RETURN
18 
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Overview 10
The volume controls on the audio system should be selected to 
ensure that outside signals, such as police and fire truck sirens 
can always be heard - danger of accident!
General information
Settings in the Navigation System should not be 
performed while you are driving the vehicle.Fig. 2  Display: WarningAfter the Navigation System has been switched on 
page 11, a warning message is displayed fig.2.– Pr e s s  t h e  a p p r o p r i a t e  c o n t r o l  b u t t o n  page 17 f o r  e i t h e r  
English, Español o r  Français, in case the display does not 
appear in the desired language fig.2.
– Please read the warning message carefully and follow 
the instructions.
– Select Accept by pressing the control knob once you 
have read the warning message.
A lw a y s  o b s e r v e  t h i s  m e s s a g e  t o  a v o i d  je o p a r d i z in g  yo ur  o w n  s a fe t y  
and that of others.
Perform settings only when the vehicle is parked in order to devote 
your full attention to driving safety.
Once you have confirmed the warning message, you may continue 
to adjust the Navigation System.
WARNING
Traffic today requires your full and continuous concentration. As 
the driver, you bear complete responsibility for safety in traffic. To 
avoid accidents, never operate the Navigation System while 
driving!Instructions for care
The Navigation System requires regular attention.Cleaning the display
– Clean the Navigation System Display with a soft clean 
cloth and a LCD cleaner.
WARNING (continued) 
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General system operation15
General operation
RADIO, CD
NAME, TEL
NAV, INFO
CAR, SETUP
General system operationControlsBasic operating functions
A l l  t h e  f u n c t i o n s  o f  t h e  N a v i g a t i o n  S y s t e m  c a n  b e  o p e r -
ated with four basic rules.Fig. 7  Navigation System ControlsThe buttons on the operating unit have been assigned the 
following four basic functions:
1.  Press one of the function keys   fig.7 (page 16) to 
reach the desired main function (e.g. radio operation, 
navigation).2.  Rotate and press the control knob   fig.7 
(page 17) to make a selection in the Display.
3.  Press one of the control buttons   fig.7 (page 17) 
to  o p e n  o n e  o f  t h e  s ub m en u s i n  t h e  p a r t i c ul ar  m a i n  fu n c -
tion. You can find the current submenus in the four 
corners of the display. The four corners of the display 
correspond to the four control buttons that are posi-
tioned around the control knob.
4.  Press the   button   fig.7 (page 18) to 
cancel a selection not yet confirmed or to return to the 
next higher level.
In principle you only need to take note of the buttons described, 
along with their main functions. You will be led through the oper-
ating procedures with the help of the menus, which are mostly self-
explanatory.
A1
A2
A 
RETURN
A4 
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General system operation 18Th e  fo ur  control buttons organized around the control 
knob
page 17, fig.10 are arranged to correspond to the bar-
shaped switch symbols in the screen corners: the top right screen 
corner corresponds to the top right control button 
page 17, 
fig.11.
When you press a control button, a new menu group is displayed 
which is assigned thematically to the particular main function.
To make orientation easier, the activated control button is illumi-
nated and the corresponding corner of the screen is highlighted in 
color.
Return buttonB y  p r e s s i n g  t h e    b u t t o n  y o u  w i l l  j u m p  b a c k  o n e  l e v e l  i n  t h e  
menu hierarchy within a main function.
A selection that has not been confirmed by pressing the control 
knob will be cancelled.The   button is available in every menu application.
Using the   button, you can also deactivate the active side 
menu in the navigation map display 
page 144.
Tips
If you activate the function button 
page 16 within a main func-
tion, the system will automatically jump to the main menu of that 
main function. Please note 
page 20, “Home function”.
Forward/Reverse buttonDepending on the operating mode, the following functions are 
carried out with these buttons:
Main radio function is active
   go to next station on the radio station list
   go to previous station on the radio station list
Fig. 12  Navigation 
System: Return button
RETURN
RETURN
RETURN
Fig. 13 Navigation 
System 
Forward/reverse 
button
|A2
|A1 
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Display 28The display comprises the following areas identified in the illustra-
tions 
page 27, fig.20 and 
page 27, fig.21:
 Title line
The title line shows the main function that you are currently in, e.g. 
Navigation 
page 27, fig.20. If Setup is displayed on the title line 
as well, you are in a Setup menu 
page 27, fig.21.
Switching between the individual main functions is carried out 
through the function keys 
page 16.
 Corners of the display
These functions depend on the menu you are currently in and are 
operated using the control buttons. The control buttons are logi-
cally assigned to the corners of the screen. The top right corner of 
the screen corresponds to the top right control button 
page 17.
 Display center
Radio station or track lists are displayed in the center of the display 
in radio, CD and MP3 operation. In Navigation, the individual desti-
nation mode is displayed. In the main Setup menus, a list of avail-
able functions is displayed.
 Orientation symbols
The different symbols in the display are used to select various addi-
tional functions 
page 29.
SubmenuFig. 22  Display: Navigation submenuThe submenu generally comprises the following areas identified in 
the illustration 
fig.22:
 Title line
You are also shown the title line in the submenus that were opened 
for the individual main functions. This orients you as to which main 
function you are in.
 Submenu
The subtitle shows detailed information about the selected 
submenu option, such as Destination.
 Display center
In the center of the display, the available options in the particular 
submenu are listed or notes are displayed.
A1AA A
A;AA  
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Display 30Operating the spellerOverviewFig. 25  Display: Number entry in the speller, e.g. entering special destination 
using telephone numberFig. 26  Display: Letter entry in the speller, e.g. Navigation destination entry
I f  r e q u i r e d  b y  t h e  s y s t e m ,  t h e  s p e l l e r  w i l l  a u t o m a t i c a l l y  a p p e a r  i n  t h e  
display. Then the system offers, independent of operating mode, 
either the option of entering numbers 
fig.25 or letters 
fig.26. 
If necessary, you can manually change from numbers to letters   
or from letters to numbers  .
The illustrations 
fig.25 and designated 
fig.26 symbols with 
corresponding actions are listed in the following table.
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A11 
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Display33
General operation
RADIO, CD
NAME, TEL
NAV, INFO
CAR, SETUP
Control wheelOperation
The “controlwheel” shown in the display, together 
with the “controlknob”, allows easy operation of the 
basic functions when playing the CD, radio and MP3.Fig. 29  Display: Control wheel (example shows MP3 operation)– Press the corresponding function button, e.g.  .
– Press the control button with the Source function.
–Select MP3.
– Press the control button with the MP3 ctrl function.– Rotate the control knob to select a function on the 
control wheel  fig.29.
– Confirm your selection by pressing the control knob.
The control wheel   is divided into different segments. The func-
tion of the segment depends on the current menu.
Tips
Yo u  c a n  f i n d  t h e  d e s c r i p t i o n  o f  t h e  d i f f e r e n t  c o n t r o l  w h e e l  f u n c t i o n s  
during radio operation starting on 
page 62, during CD operation 
starting on 
page 80 and during MP3 operation starting on 
page 85.
CD/SD
A1A1 
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Drives51
General operation
RADIO, CD
NAME, TEL
NAV, INFO
CAR, SETUP
Tips
If outside temperatures are unusually high or low, the navigation 
DVD function may be temporarily unavailable. A thermal switch has 
been installed to protect the navigation DVD and the laser 
scanner.Handling the navigation DVD or CD
Correct handling of the data carrier being used helps 
to extend its life.Alwa ys hold a N avigatio n DVD o r CD either b y the hole in the center 
or by the outer edge 
fig.52.
The CDs should never be forced into the slot. The CD will be pulled 
into the CD changer automatically.
When inserting a CD into the drive, insert it with the printed side 
facing up and straight.
Error messagesThe following may be the reason for a read error in the display:
The navigation DVD, audio CD or MP3 CD is contaminated.
The navigation DVD, audio CD or MP3 CD was inserted upside 
down (with the printed side down).
The navigation DVD, audio CD or MP3 CD is scratched.
There is condensation on the navigation DVD, audio CD or MP3 
CD.
The mechanism for the CD changer, the navigation DVD drive or 
the MP3 card reader is malfunctioning.
Check the navigation DVD, audio CD, MP3 CD or SD/MMC memory 
card for damage.
Cl e a n  th e  n a v i g a t io n  DV D,  a ud i o  C D o r  M P 3  C D b y w i p i n g  it  f ro m  t he  
center toward the outside with a soft, lint-free cloth.
In cold weather and in rain showers, moisture (condensation) can 
collect in the housing or on the data carriers. This can cause skips 
or make playback impossible. When moisture is no longer present, 
it should be possible to play them.
If the mechanism for the CD changer with magazine malfunctions, 
remove the magazine from the changer 
page 46 and inspect the 
CDs for damage and for correct positioning in the magazine 
page 48.
I f  t h e  m e c h a n i s m  f o r  t h e  A u d i  c d  c h a n g e r  m a l f u n c t i o n s ,  p u s h  t h e  C D  
Eject button and the corresponding illuminated button to eject the 
CD page 44. Inspect the CD for damage.
Try to resume DVD/CD operation. If the malfunction persists, please 
consult a qualified dealership.
Fig. 52  Holding your 
Navigation DVD or CD 
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RADIO67
General operation
RADIO, CD
NAME, TEL
NAV, INFO
CAR, SETUP
Delete stored stations (FM/AM range)Fig. 67  Setup Radio: Delete stored stationsDelete individual stations
– Press the   function button in the FM/AM radio 
menu.
–Select Delete stored stations page 66, fig.66.
–Select Delete individually fig.67.
– Rotate and press the control knob to delete individual 
stations from the memory list.
Delete all stations
– Press the   function button in the FM/AM radio 
menu.– Select Delete stored stations page 66, fig.66.
– Select Delete all fig.67. All entries on the memory list 
are deleted.
Satellite Digital Audio Radio 
ServiceApplies to vehicles: with Satellite Digital Audio Radio ServiceTechnical requirementsIn addition to the radio in your vehicle, a tuner module has to be 
installed in order to be able to receive satellite programs. At the 
p r e s e n t  t i m e ,  t u n e r s  a r e  a v a i l a b l e  f r o m  t h e s e  p r o v i d e r s :  XM Satellite 
radio and Sirius Satellite radio. If you would like to retrofit a tuner, 
please consult your Audi dealer.
You can select Radio Satellite mode (XM or Sirius Radio) by oper-
ating the Band control button 
page 57 or by repeatedly pressing 
the   function button 
page 16. If you have not yet 
installed a tuner in your vehicle, the Band function will display the 
Satellite radio option.
Th e Memory control button functions the same for all bands (FM, 
AM, XM or Sirius) 
page 61.
Tips
Only one tuner module can be installed in a vehicle at a time.
XM and its corresponding logos are trademarks of XM Satellite 
Radio Inc.
SETUPSETUP
FM
AM 
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NAME (directory) 98NAME (directory)General safety precautionsThe driver is completely responsible for traffic safety 
even when driving with the Navigation System active.Fig. 100  Display: WarningWhen you set your vehicle in motion and you press the 
 b ut t o n ,  a  w ar n i n g  m e ss ag e  i s  sh o w n  i n  t h e  d i sp l a y. 
Read the warning message carefully and follow the impor-
tant directions.
– Select Accept by pressing the control knob when you 
have finished reading the warning message.
Be sure that you always have complete control of your vehicle in all 
traffic situations when using the directory.
WARNING
Pay attention first and foremost to your driving! As the driver of 
the vehicle, you have total responsibility for operating the vehicle 
safely 
page 9, “Notes on Traffic Safety”. Therefore, when using 
the Navigation System functions, make certain that you always 
have complete control of your vehicle!
IntroductionSelecting NAME function (directory)
Using the   function button, a user-specific 
directory can be created.– Insert the Navigation DVD into the DVD navigation drive.
– Press the   function button page 16. The main 
directory menu page 99, fig.101 page 56, fig.53 or 
the previously active directory function menu appears in 
the display.The function of the directory is user-specific storage of business 
and personal contact addresses.
NAME
NAMENAME