manual radio set AUDI A6 2005 C6 / 3.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.
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NAME, TEL
NAV, INFO
CAR, SETUP
Cleaning the controls
– First clean the controls with a brush to remove dust.
– Then wipe the controls with a clean, soft, slightly damp 
cloth.Display
The Display can be cleaned with a professionally available “LCD 
cleaner”. The cloth should be slightly dampened with the cleaning 
fluid to clean the display.
Controls
The controls should be cleaned with a brush first so that no dirt is 
trapped between the buttons and the housing. We recommend 
giving the controls a final wipe with a cloth moistened with water 
and dish washing detergent.
Note
Treat the display with care. Pushing on it with your finger or 
touching it with sharp objects can cause dents or scratches.Switching on and offAutomatic switching on and offThe Navigation System switches on automatically after you turn on 
the ignition. When you remove your key from the ignition lock, the 
Navigation System will automatically switch off.What happens when it is switched on?
When the system is switched on, the start screen appears. The 
o u t p u t  m e n u  o f  t h e  l a s t  s e l e c t e d  m a i n  f u n c t i o n  i s  d i s p l a y e d . T h e  l a s t  
selected audio source is switched on automatically.
What happens when it is switched off?
When the equipment is switched off, the display darkens and the 
audio source is silenced. Settings that have already been made do 
not change.
Tips
The display can be switched off in the Setup menu 
page 173, the 
operating mode selected remains active.
Switching on/off manually
The Navigation System can also be turned on and off 
manually if necessary.
Fig. 3 Navigations-
system: ON/OFF knob 
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General operation
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NAME, TEL
NAV, INFO
CAR, SETUP
Tips
You can find information about the different drives starting on page 34.Anti-theft codingGeneral
Effective safety measures in conjunction with the PIN 
prevent misuse of the equipment by unauthorized 
parties.The electronic lock-up is operational, if:
the Navigation System is removed from the vehicle,
the Navigation System is disconnected from the vehicle current 
supply,
the battery is disconnected or
the electric fuse for the Navigation System is blown.
I f  t h e  a n t i - t h e ft  c o d i n g  h as  l o cke d  up  t h e  N a v i g a t i o n  S ys t e m  fo r  o n e  
of the reasons given, the speller display for entering the PIN 
page 14, fig.6 appears after the Navigation System is switched 
on.
After that, the Navigation System can only be operated again only 
by entering the correct PIN.
This PIN is attached to the equipment card along with the equip-
ment number.
The PIN can be used for your equipment alone and cannot be 
changed.
Note
The “equipment card” should be removed and kept in a safe place - 
under no circumstances should it be kept in the vehicle. This makes 
the Audi Navigation System unusable by thieves.Applies to vehicles: with convenience codingUser-friendly radio codingAft e r  t he  P I N  i s  e n t e re d  t h e  fir s t  t im e ,  t h e  N a v i g a t i o n  S ys t e m  g e t s  to  
know its vehicle.
If the power supply was interrupted, the Navigation System checks 
to see whether it is still its vehicle. If it is, the Navigation System is 
ready for use again after a few seconds.
It is no longer necessary to manually disable the electronic lock!
However, if the Navigation System is installed in another vehicle, 
the electronic lock must be cancelled by entering the PIN page 14. 
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General system operation 20Home functionIf you activate the function button within a main function, the 
system will automatically jump to the main menu of that main func-
tion.
In Navigation “Home function” depends on the route guidance 
selected: If you have activated route guidance with stopovers, you 
go to the menu for route planning by pressing the function button 
again 
page 139, fig.146. If you have activated route guidance 
without stopovers 
page 139,  y o u  g o  t o  t h e  m a i n  n a v i g a t i o n  m e n u  
(singe destination mode) by pressing the function button again.
History function
The system recalls the previous settings.When a function button is pressed, the system will switch to the 
most recently accessed menu level for the specific main function. 
This includes any sublevels that were opened. This excludes Setup 
menus.
The history memory is erased when the system moves into standby 
mode.
An example: You are currently on the Tuning radio menu and switch 
to the navigation menu by pushing the   button. If you press 
the   button at this time, you will not jump to the main radio 
menu, but directly to the Tuning radio menu.
Start Navigation System ResetThe following process will restart your Audi Navigation 
System and will allow complete functionality sytem to be 
restored.
– Press the ON/OFF knob to switch the Navigation System 
off.
– Press and hold the ON/OFF knob until the display reap-
pears and turns black.
– Release the ON/OFF knob as soon as the display has 
turned black. A f t e r  a  f e w  s e c o n d s ,  t h e  N a v i g a t i o n  S y s t e m  
begins its restart, or you can switch it on manually 
page 11.
NAV
FM
AM
Fig. 15  Navigation 
System ON/OFF knob 
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Drives45
General operation
RADIO, CD
NAME, TEL
NAV, INFO
CAR, SETUP
Never expose CDs to direct sunlight.Tips
I f  y o u  w a i t l o n g e r  t ha n  3 0  s e c o n d s  wi t h o u t re m o v i n g  t he  C D,  t h e  CD  
will be pulled back into the CD changer automatically.Applies to vehicles: with CD changer with magazineCD changer with magazine
CD changer with magazine: 
fig.44
Sliding door to close the CD slot
CD magazine slot
Cartridge eject button
CD Changer Magazine 
fig.45
Upper side of the magazine
Lower side of the magazine
As  a  r ul e ,  t h e  C D ch a n g e r  a n d  m a g a z in e  a re  i n s t a l l e d  i n  t h e  lu gg a g e  
compartment of most vehicles. In other models, they may be 
in s t a ll e d  i n  a  c o mp a r tm e n t  in  t h e  re a r  s id e  t r i m o r b e h i n d  t h e  d ri v e r 
seat. Please refer to your Owner's Manual for the exact location.
Note
The CD changer is intended for use with 12 cm (4.7 inch) discs 
only.
Fig. 44  CD changer 
with magazine
Fig. 45  CD magazine
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RADIO59
General operation
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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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General operation
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NAME, TEL
NAV, INFO
CAR, SETUP
Memory control buttonUsing the memory list
Up to 30 stations from all available frequency bands 
can be saved in the memory list.Fig. 58  Radio: Memory listSaving a new station in the memory list
– Select the desired radio station in the main radio menu 
with the control knob.
–Press the Memory control button.
– By rotating and pressing the control knob, select Store 
station station-ID fig.58.– Select your desired memory location by rotating the 
control knob.
– Press the control knob to save the station.
Selecting a station from the memory list
–Press the Memory control button in the radio menu.
– By rotating and pressing the control knob, select a 
station from the memory list.
In addition to the lists of available radio stations (
page 58), the 
radio function gives you the option of collecting the radio stations 
that you want in a memory list.
The frequency band 
page 57 is indicated in each case to the right 
of the station name fig.58.
When you save a new station, an empty memory location will be 
offered automatically. You may also select any other memory loca-
tion or you can replace one that is already taken. If a station is 
already stored there, it is overwritten.
If the current station is already saved in the memory, you are not 
given the option Store station station-ID.
When you have selected the station you want in a radio station list 
page 59, fig.56, you can switch to the memory list by pressing 
and holding the control knob to save this station.
I n  S e t u p  r a d i o ,  y o u  c a n  d e l e t e  s a v e d  r a d i o  s t a t i o n s  f r o m  t h e  m e m o r y  
list using the Delete stored stations function 
page 67.
Starting on 
page 62 you can find how to set and save radio 
stations manually. 
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RADIO 62Sound control buttonSound settingsStarting on 
page 92, you can read how to select the sound 
settings for the radio function.
Tuning control buttonManual station selection
With the manual settings option, even weak stations 
can be set and saved.Fig. 59  Radio: Manual tuning (forward)
–Press the Tuning control button in the FM/AM radio 
menu.
– Select >> (“Tune up”) fig.59 or << (“Tune down”) in the 
Display by rotating the control knob.
– Press the control knob to set the desired station 
frequency.Briefly pressing the control knob will change the frequency in small 
steps. If you hold the control knob down, the frequency changes 
more rapidly. When you release the control knob, the frequency 
adjustment stops.
W h e n  y o u  h a v e  s e l e c t e d  a  r a d i o  s t a t i o n  m a n u a l l y,  y o u  a r e  s h o w n  t h e  
station even after switching to the main Radio menu.
If you have selected a weak station in the FM band, it does not 
continue to appear on the station list as a selection after changing 
radio stations.
The control wheel functions always refer to the frequency band that 
is currently set. 
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RADIO 64
–Press the Tu n i n g control button in the FM/AM radio 
menu.
– Using “Manual station search” page 62 or “Automatic 
seek” page 63, select the station (or frequency) that 
you wish to save.
– By rotating and pressing the control knob, select STORE 
(“Store station”) page 63, fig.61.
– Select your desired memory location by rotating the 
control knob.
– Press the control knob to save the station.Using the control wheel, you can also save manually set radio 
stations 
page 62.
When you save a new station, an empty memory location will be 
offered automatically. You can also choose any other memory loca-
tion.
You can find additional information about radio stations starting on 
page 61. In Setup radio you can delete saved radio stations from 
the memory list 
page 67.
Automatic station scan (SCAN)Fig. 63 Radio: SCAN function–Press the Tuning control button in the FM/AM radio 
menu.
– By rotating the control knob, select SCAN fig.63.
– Press the control knob to begin scan. The receivable 
stations are played for a few seconds.To  s e l e c t  t h e  s t a t io n  t h a t  i s  c urre n t l y b e i n g  p l a y e d ,  p re s s  t h e  c o n t ro l  
knob again. 
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Navigation (NAV)115
General operation
RADIO, CD
NAME, TEL
NAV, INFO
CAR, SETUP A s  s o o n  as  y o u  h a v e  e n t e r e d  a  r o u t e  i n t o  t h e  N a v i g a t i o n  S y s t e m  a n d  
begun navigating, guidance to your destination will also be 
displayed in the instrument cluster display.
When the turn-off is immediately ahead, the arrow points in the 
direction in which you should turn. In addition, the name of the 
s t r e e t  i s  s h o w n  u n d e r  t h e  a r r o w. A  b a r  g r a p h  
page 114, fig.119 on 
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.
Tips
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.Selecting navigation function
The navigation functions can be selected with the 
 function button.Fig. 120  Display: Main navigation menu
Display
Short descriptionDistance remaining to next turn pointEstimated time of arrival at destination or current 
stopoverDirectional arrowLocation-dependent display of freeway, highway 
and street names 
An arrow before the display identifies the name of 
the street onto which you should turn.Total kilometers to destination or current stopoverChange 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 not part of current guidance, this side 
street is represented by a side-street symbol in the 
instrument cluster display.
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