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© 2004 AUDI AG
It has always been Audi’s policy to continuously improve its prod-
ucts. Audi, therefore, reserves the right to make changes in design 
and specifications, and to make additions or improvements in its 
products, without incurring any obligation to install them on prod-
ucts previously manufactured.
Text, illustrations and specifications in this book are based on the 
most up-to-date information available at the time of printing.
Al l  r ig h t s  re s e r v e d . M a y  n o t  b e  re p ro d u c e d  o r  tr a n s l a t e d  i n  wh o l e  o r  
in part without the written consent of AUDI AG. Specifications are 
subject to change without notice.
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manual for your vehicle.
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About this book 4About this bookEquipment and illustrationsTh i s  b o o k  d e s c r i b e s  t h e  equipment range specified for this model at 
the editorial deadline date as indicated on the inside of the back 
c o v e r. I n d iv i d u a l  i t e m s  o f  e qui p m e n t  ma y  n o t  y e t  b e  a v a i l a b l e  a t  t h e  
time of printing or may only be offered in certain countries.
Th e illustrations are designed as schematic images. Some of the 
details on your vehicle may therefore look slightly different than 
illustrated in this manual.Structure of the bookThe contents are systematically structured in a color-coded layout 
to make it easier to locate specific topics and understand them.Chapters, Table of Contents and IndexThe contents of the book are divided into relatively small sections 
that are summarized in clearly arranged chapters (e.g. “System 
Operation”). To make it easier to use the book, we have identified 
the individual chapters with the color codes from the Audi Naviga-
tion System. Each color code is shown in the bottom margin of the 
chapter as well as in the headings and illustrations.
In front of each chapter, icons shaded with the background color 
code of that specific section help to make the book more attractive 
and also serve to differentiate the fonts and facilitate navigation.
Th e Table of Contents, organized into chapters, and the detailed 
Index a t  t h e  e n d  o f t h e  b o o k  h e l p  y o u to  qu ick ly  fin d  t h e  i n fo rm a t i o n  
you need.SectionsThe information in most sections apply to all vehicles. However, 
since the equipment level is not the same on all vehicles, this book 
also contains sections which may not apply to your particular 
vehicle. When this is the case, the section will be identified, for example: “Applies to vehicles: with Audi cd changer”. This way, you 
only have to read the sections which are applicable to your vehicle.
Although the information has been grouped into the appropriate 
sections, there are many possible equipment combinations which 
may be described in this book, but not installed on your vehicle. 
Th e s e  a re  li s t e d  as  o p t io n a l  e qu i p m e n t  a n d  m a r ke d  w it h  a n  as t e r i s k  
“*”.
®Registered trademarks are marked with ®. The absence of this 
symbol does not warrant unrestricted use of a term.
The paragraph continues on the next page.
The square marks the end of a paragraph.
Heading summaries and step-by-step 
instructionsEach section has its own heading.
Then follows a summary (in large, italic print), which tells you the 
subject matter of the section.
Under an illustration you will find step-by-step instructions (in rela-
t i v e l y l a rg e  p r i n t ),  w h ich  t e l l  y o u  w h a t  y o u  m us t d o . E a ch  i n s t r uc t i o n  
is identified with a dash.
A descriptive section offering important and continuing informa-
tion for each topic follows.Special symbols in this bookSeveral symbols are used in this book. These symbols draw your 
attention to important information about a number of special 
subjects. Please familiarize yourself with the symbols and what they 
mean. 
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Drives47
General operation
RADIO, CD
NAME, TEL
NAV, INFO
CAR, SETUP
Loading the magazine with CDs– Hold the CD with the printed side facing up and grasping 
it by the hole and outer edge page 51, fig.52.
– Hold the magazine with “disc” facing upwards fig.47.– Insert the CDs one at a time (printed side facing up) into 
the magazine until they “click” into place fig.48.
Always insert the CDs straight in the CD slot with the printed side 
facing up.
M a ke  s u re  y o u  p a y  a t t e n t i o n  to  t h e  C D s e que n c e  o n  t h e  r i g h t  s id e  o f  
the magazine.
I f  y o u  h a v e  n o t  f i l l e d  C D  s l o t s  i n  t h e  m a g a z i n e ,  Empty appears in the 
display when you select the Changer control button in the CD func-
tion.
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Always close the sliding cover   after inserting the magazine to 
protect your CD changer from dirt and dust 
page 46, fig.46. This 
helps to prevent malfunctions.
Fig. 47  Side of maga-
zine marked "disc" Fig. 48  Inserting the 
CD in the magazine
A; 
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RADIO 58
 function button
– Press the   function button in the radio menu. 
Each time the   button is pressed, the frequency 
band changes.The following frequency bands are available:Main radio menuGeneral
The radio station list for the selected frequency band is 
displayed in the main radio menu.The station lists for the FM and AM range differ in their behavior. 
The FM station list 
fig.55 is adapted automatically (dynamically) 
and the AM station list page 59, fig.56 has to be updated manu-
ally (statically).
The station list in the XM Satellite Radio* 
page 60, f i g .5 7  o r  S i r i u s  
Satellite Radio* main menu is updated dynamically.
The title line of the Display shows you whether the radio station is 
operating in FM, AM, XM* or Sirius*. The frequency band can be 
selected with Band control button 
page 57.
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The radio station currently set and the frequency band is shown in 
the instrument cluster display.Radio station list on the FM band
The FM station list is dynamic and adapts automati-
cally to the current reception status.Fig. 55  Radio: Station list in main FM menu– Press the   function button if another menu is 
currently being displayed.
– Select the desired radio station in the main FM radio 
menu with the control knob.
Frequency band
Abbreviation
Frequency modulation
FM
Amplitude modulation
AM
Satellite Radio
XM* Radio or 
Sirius*
FMAM
FMAM
FMAM
FMAM 
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RADIO 58
 function button
– Press the   function button in the radio menu. 
Each time the   button is pressed, the frequency 
band changes.The following frequency bands are available:Main radio menuGeneral
The radio station list for the selected frequency band is 
displayed in the main radio menu.The station lists for the FM and AM range differ in their behavior. 
The FM station list 
fig.55 is adapted automatically (dynamically) 
and the AM station list page 59, fig.56 has to be updated manu-
ally (statically).
The station list in the XM Satellite Radio* 
page 60, f i g .5 7  o r  S i r i u s  
Satellite Radio* main menu is updated dynamically.
The title line of the Display shows you whether the radio station is 
operating in FM, AM, XM* or Sirius*. The frequency band can be 
selected with Band control button 
page 57.
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The radio station currently set and the frequency band is shown in 
the instrument cluster display.Radio station list on the FM band
The FM station list is dynamic and adapts automati-
cally to the current reception status.Fig. 55  Radio: Station list in main FM menu– Press the   function button if another menu is 
currently being displayed.
– Select the desired radio station in the main FM radio 
menu with the control knob.
Frequency band
Abbreviation
Frequency modulation
FM
Amplitude modulation
AM
Satellite Radio
XM* Radio or 
Sirius*
FMAM
FMAM
FMAM
FMAM 
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RADIO59
General operation
RADIO, CD
NAME, TEL
NAV, INFO
CAR, SETUP All the FM stations that can be received are on this list. The list is 
limited to a maximum of 30 stations.
If the main FM radio menu does not appear after pressing the func-
tion button, you can change the frequency band by pressing the 
Band control button 
page 57 or by repeatedly pressing the 
 function button page 16.
Radio station list on the AM band
The AM band radio station list is static and has to be 
changed manually.Fig. 56  Radio: AM station list (main menu)– Press the   function button if another menu is 
currently being displayed.– In the main AM radio menu select Update station list 
with the control knob to update the list of radio stations.
– Select the desired radio station.
All the AM stations that can be received are included at this time in 
the station list in this manually activated search. The list is limited 
to a maximum of 30 stations.
I f y o u a re  o u t s i d e  t h e  t r a n s m is s io n  ra n g e  fo r  y o u r s t a t io n ,  i t  w il l  s t i l l 
b e  d i s p la y e d  b ut  t h e re  wi l l  b e  i n t e r fe re n c e  in  t he  s i g n a l . I n  t h a t  c as e  
update your list of stations 
fig.56.
If the main AM menu does not appear after pressing the function 
button, you can change the frequency band by pressing the Band 
control button 
page 57 or by repeatedly pressing the   
function button page 16.
FM
AM
FMAM
FM
AM 
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CD/SD 78
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Sound controls can be adjusted individually for each piece of 
equipment 
page 92.
The audio source selected is shown in the title line of the 
display.
Main CD menuSelecting a CD trackFig. 77  CD: Track selection (main menu)–Press the Source control button from a CD/SD menu.
– Select CD page 77.– In the main CD menu fig.77, select the desired track 
on the active CD with the control knob.
The playing time of the track will be displayed after the track name.
If the vehicle has a CD changer*, you can select a CD using the CD 
list control button 
page 79
An audio CD inserted into the DVD Navigation drive 
page 35 is 
shown as CD 1 in the title line. If your vehicle is equipped with a CD 
changer*, an audio CD inserted into the DVD Navigation drive can 
be selected with the CD list control button via location CD 7. 
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Navigation (NAV)109
General operation
RADIO, CD
NAME, TEL
NAV, INFO
CAR, SETUP
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The Navigation System is designed to provide you with 
suggested routes in locating addresses, destinations and other 
points of interest.
Changes in street names, construction zones, traffic flow, points 
of interest or other road system changes are beyond the control of 
Audi of America, Inc.
Complete, detailed mapping of lanes, roads, streets, toll roads, 
highways, etc., is not possible, therefore you may encounter 
discrepancies between the mapping and your actual location.
IntroductionGeneralFig. 112  Display: Example of navigation mapThe Audi Navigation System can help you to reach your destination 
without spending a lot of time studying maps.
During the trip you will receive information on vehicle location, 
in structions for turning (directio n and dis tance to  turn-off), p resen t 
distance to destination and estimated time of arrival at destination 
in the Navigation System display 
fig.112 and in the instrument 
cluster display 
page 111, fig.114. In addition you will receive 
navigation prompts in the form of a spoken announcement 
page 112.
There are two possibilities for guide destination:
Route without stopover (Single destination mode) 
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Navigation (NAV) 112Navigation voice guidanceRoute calculation is announced with the voice message “The route 
is being calculated”. During this time, “The route is being calcu-
lated” is shown in the Navigation System display and “CALC” is 
shown in the instrument cluster display.
When route calculation is complete, guidance is given by spoken 
driving instructions and symbols. Driving recommendations are 
a l w a y s  m a d e  w i t h  e n o u g h  t i m e  t o  m a k e  a  t u r n . A n  a n n o u n c e m e n t  i s  
made in different stages in preparation for a change of direction.
Yo u  c a n  u s e  t h e  f o l l o w i n g  o p t i o n s  t o  r e p e a t  t h e  l a s t  n a v i g a t i o n  v o i c e  
message:
Press the Nav-Info control button in the navigation menu 
page 150, if you are not in the Nav-Info submenu.
Press the right thumbwheel on the “multi-function steering 
wheel with audio operation - version B*” 
page 23.
You can choose which language you want for the voice messages 
page 170.
WARNING
If driving instructions run contrary to traffic laws, the traffic laws 
always take precedence.
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During the announcement of a navigation prompt, you can 
adjust the volume of the navigation prompt using the on/off knob 
page 19 on the Navigation System or the volume buttons or the 
right thumb wheel on the multi-function steering wheel* 
page 21 
.
If the  v ehicle is in a loca tion which c annot be read  b y the Naviga-
tion System (parking lot, garage, parking structure), a voice 
message will inform you.
Presentation of maps in the Navigation System display
A comprehensive route will be shown graphically on a 
map in the display.Fig. 115  Navigation: Example of a map in the Navigation System displayPress the SETUP function button page 16 in the naviga-
tion menu. The route is visible on a map fig.115.In addition to route guidance, you can display detailed information 
a b o u t  y o u r  r o u t e  o n  t h e  m a p . S e t t i n g s  c a n  b e  e n t e r e d  d i r e c t l y  o n  t h e   
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Navigation (NAV) 114When the turn-off is immediately ahead, the arrow points in the 
direction in which you should turn. In addition, the name of the 
street is shown under the arrow. A bar graph 
page 113, f i g .1 1 7  o n  
the right in the display takes you precisely to the turn-off point.
If it is necessary to make a lane change before the turn off, you are 
warned in plenty of time about this lane change before the turn-off 
arrow by a second arrow 
page 111, fig.114.
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With active guidance, you can switch to the trip computer display* 
by pressing the trip computer reset button*. Pushing the trip 
c o mp ut e r  re s e t  b ut to n *  a g a in  r e t ur n s  y o u to  g u i d a n c e . Yo u c a n  fin d  
detailed information about the trip computer* in the Owner's 
Manual.
Applies to vehicles: with color instrument cluster display:Visual presentation in the instrument cluster display
Change of direction arrowBar graph (countdown): bars decreasing in size indi-
cate how the distance to the immediate turn-off 
point is decreasing; the bar graph is not shown until 
a change of direction arrow is displayed.If there is another side street before the turn-off 
point which is  n ot pa r t of current guidan ce , this side 
street is represented by a side-street symbol in the 
instrument cluster display.
Display
Short description
A6A7A8
Fig. 118  Instrument 
cluster display: 
Example of route guid-
ance presentationFig. 119  Instrument 
cluster display: 
Example of route guid-
ance presentation 
(turn off)