steering wheel AUDI A8 2008 D3 / 2.G Infotainment MMI Operating Manual

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Entering the PIN/PUK code . . . . . .
Emergency calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Dialling a telephone number . . . .
Answering and ignoring telephone
calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ending calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Storing a telephone number in the
directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Dialling a stored telephone number
Other settings for the Bluetooth car
telephone kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other settings for the phone pre-
installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Navigation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Activating navigation mode . . . . .
Entering a destination . . . . . . . . . .
Stopping the route guidance . . . .
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Storing a destination . . . . . . . . . . .
Loading a destination . . . . . . . . . .
Other settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Calling up traffic information. .
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Calling up traffic reports (TP memo)
Setting a traffic station . . . . . . . . .
Calling up a traffic message . . . . .
Other settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Multi-function steering
wheel
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Basic operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting the volume . . . . . . . . . . .
Listening to the radio . . . . . . . . . . .
Playing media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Television . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using the telephone . . . . . . . . . . . .
Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Voice control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Telephone handset. . . . . .
Basic operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Switching the handset on and off
Overview of the keypad . . . . . . . . .
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using the telephone . . . . . . . . . . .
Placing calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Speed and one-touch dialling . . . .
Answering and ignoring telephone
calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Emergency calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ending calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Options during a call . . . . . . . . . . . .
Answering and replacing further
calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Menus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
“Last calls” menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
“Phone book” menu . . . . . . . . . . . . .
“ Text messages” menu . . . . . . . . . .
“Settings” menu (handset) . . . . . . .
Vo i c e c o n t r o l . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Telephone speech control
system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Basic operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Name tags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Speech recognition for some
export markets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Storing names in the phone book*
Selecting a name from the phone
book* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Deleting a name from the phone
book* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Speech dialogue system . . . . . . .
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Basic operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Name tags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Listening to the radio . . . . . . . . . . . .
Playing an audio CD . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Notes about this Operating Manual5
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Notes about this Operating Manual
This Operating Manual contains important information, tips,
suggestions and warnings.
Please ensure that this Operating Manual is always kept in the
vehicle. It should always be available to anyone else driving the
vehicle, i.e. anyone renting, borrowing or buying the vehicle from
you.
This manual describes the equipment available for the vehicle at the
time of going to print. Some of the equipment described here will
not be available until a later date, or may only be available in certain
markets.
Some sections of this Operating Manual do not apply to all vehicles.
If this is the case, a text at the start of the section indicates which
vehicles it applies to, e.g. “Applies to vehicles: with telephone”. This
optional equipment is also marked with an asterisk “*”.
Illustrations are intended as a general guide, and may vary from the
equipment fitted in your vehicle in some details.
At the beginning of this Operating Manual, you will find a table of
contents showing all the items described in this manual in the order
in which they appear. An alphabetical index is included at the end
of the Operating Manual.
All references to positions such as “left”, “right”, “front” or “rear”
are given as seen facing in the direction of travel.
* optional equipment

The section is continued on the following page.
Denotes the end of a section.
®Registered trademarks are marked ®. However, the absence of
this symbol does not constitute a waiver of the rights
concerning any proprietary name.

Refers to a “WARNING” within the same section. If the
WARNING symbol is followed by a page number the warning text
referred to is included in a different section.
WARNING
Texts with this symbol contain safety information. They warn you
of serious dangers, possibly involving accident or injury.
Caution
Texts with this symbol draw your attention to a possible risk of
damage to your vehicle.
For the sake of the environment
Texts with this symbol refer to points relevant to the protection of
the environment.
Note
Texts with this symbol contain additional information of a more
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Overview9
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Overview
Controls and displays at a glance
The various controls of the MMI are arranged centrally
and are easily accessible.
Multi-function steering wheel* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Driver information system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MMI display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CD changer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ON/OFF button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MMI control console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Note
•Please note that only the MMI and its components are described
in this operating manual. For more information about your vehicle's
equipment and features, please refer to your Owner's Manual.
•The arrangement of the MMI switches and controls on right-
hand drive models* may be slightly different from the layout shown
in
page 8, fig. 1. However, the symbols used to identify the
controls are the same.
MMI: Multi Media Interface
The Audi Multi Media Interface (MMI) combines different
communication and entertainment systems in your Audi.
With your MMI you can listen to the radio or CDs, watch television*
and even connect portable players*1). The navigation system*
guides you directly to your destination. You can also follow your
individual route plan with up to three stopovers. Information about traffic conditions is taken into account when calculating your route.
Of course, you can use many your mobile phone's* functions in
conjunction with the MMI. Alternatively, a handset is available for
the integrated Bluetooth car telephone kit*. In addition, the MMI
combines various driver assistance systems of your vehicle.
You can access the comprehensive infotainment system in several
ways. On the one hand, you can reach all functions via the MMI
control console with its intuitive and standardised operation
concept. On the other hand, you can access frequently used MMI
functions via the multi-function steering wheel or the speech
dialogue system.
Notes on traffic safety
You should only perform important functions, e.g. enter a naviga-
tion destination, while the vehicle is stationary. Please always bear
in mind: Be prepared to stop operating the system in the interest of
your safety and that of other road users.
WARNING
•Today's driving conditions require your full attention. As the
driver, you have full responsibility for the safety of the vehicle and
other road users. For this reason, only operate the MMI when the
traffic conditions allow you to do so safely and when you can
maintain proper control of your vehicle - risk of injury.
•The volume of the audio sources (radio, CD player, etc.) should
only be set at a level which enables you to hear distant police and
emergency vehicles clearly - failure to do so could result in an acci-
dent.
•Please heed laws regulating the use of telephones in vehicles.
1)Still under development at the time of printing.
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Media drives11
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Media drives
General notes on CD/DVD operation
These general notes apply to audio CDs and navigation
DVDs.
Requirements for good sound reproduction
Please note the following in order to ensure perfect high-quality
sound reproduction and avoid damage to media drives:
•Do not use damaged or scratched CDs or DVDs .
•Do not use single CDs (diameter 8 cm / 3 inches) .
•Do not use non-circular CDs (shape CDs) .
•Do not use labels .
•Do not use protective rings .
•Do not use dirty CDs or DVDs.
•Do not use a CD cover or a stabiliser.
•Always store unused CDs/DVDs in a suitable CD case and do not
expose them to direct sunlight.
Cleaning media drives, CDs and DVDs
Never use a CD player cleaning disc to clean the media drives.Clean CDs and DVDs with a soft, lint-free cloth. Wipe the disc in a
straight line from the centre outwards. If necessary, dirt can be
removed with a commercially available CD cleaner or with isopropyl
alcohol. Please never use petrol, paint thinner or record cleaner, as
these can damage CDs and DVDs.
Use of laser equipment
Laser devices are divided into the safety classes 1 to 4, as specified
by DIN IEC 76 (CO) 6/ VDE 0837. The audio devices used on your
vehicle are classified as safety class 1. Lasers used in devices that
fall into this category are very weak and well screened, so there is
no danger if used correctly.
Read errors
If the display indicates a read error, any of the following causes are
possible:
Note
•Under certain circumstances audio CDs that are copy-protected
or CDs that do not comply with the standard audio format cannot be
Fig. 2 CDs that should
not be used.
AA
AB
AC
AD
AE
ProblemRemedy
CD/DVD is dirty.Clean the CD/DVD.
CD/DVD is scratched.Replace the CD/DVD with a
scratch-free CD/DVD.
CD/DVD was inserted upside
down.Insert the CD/DVD with the text
facing upwards.
Condensation has formed on
the CD/DVD.Wait until the CD/DVD is dry.
A mechanical malfunction has
occurred on the media drive.Contact an Audi dealer or quali-
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Loading a CD
– Press the button
page 12, fig. 3. When the
CD changer is ready for loading, the red diodes in the CD
slot will flash.
– Insert the CD (text facing upwards) into the CD slot ,
holding it straight. The CD will automatically be loaded
into the next available position in the CD changer. The
diode light in the corresponding button will stop
flashing.
Loading all CDs
– Press and hold the button for more than 2
seconds.
– Wait until the red diodes in the CD slot flash.
– Insert all six CDs (text facing upwards) one at a time into
the CD slot , holding them straight. The button diodes
for the occupied positions will stop flashing.
Loading a CD in a specific empty position
– Press the button . The button diodes for any
empty positions will begin flashing.
– Press one of the flashing buttons .
– Wait until the diodes in the CD slot flash.
– Insert the CD (text facing upwards) into the CD slot ,
holding it straight.
Loading a CD in a specific occupied position
– Press the button . The diodes in buttons will
be illuminated to indicate which positions are already
loaded with a CD.– Press one of the illuminated buttons . The CD at that
position will then be ejected.
– Remove the CD from the slot .
– Insert the CD that you wish to load (text facing upwards)
into the slot , holding it straight.
If you press the button again while loading all CDs, the
loading process will be stopped.
After it has been ejected, the CD will automatically be pulled back
into the CD changer after about 30 seconds if it is not removed from
the CD slot.
Note
Please observe the notes for handling CDs
page 11.
Changing CDs
– Press one of the illuminated buttons
page 12, fig. 3.
The CD inserted at this position will then be played.
Ejecting CDs
Ejecting a CD
– To eject the CD that is currently playing, press the eject
button
page 12, fig. 3.
– To eject any CD, press the eject button and then one
of the illuminated buttons
page 12, fig. 3.
Ejecting all CDs
– Press and hold the eject button for at least two
seconds. All of the CDs are ejected one after the other.
LOADA3
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LOADA3
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Note
Please observe the notes on handling navigation DVDs
page 11.
Audi music interface
Applies to vehicles: with Audi music interface - under development at the time of printing
Introduction
Various portable players can be connected to the Audi
music interface.
Connection on Audi music interface
Storage bayCover cap
Connector plug for Audi music interface
Adapter cable* (e.g. iPod adapter cable*)
Sliding storage tray
iPod connector on iPod adapter cable*
iPod
iPod adapter cable*
Stereo adapter cable with 3.5 mm jack plug*
Mini USB adapter cable*
USB adapter cable*
The Audi music interface is located in the glove box. You can
connect your portable player (e.g. MP3 player) to the Audi music
interface using special adapter cables*. The adapter cables* are
available from Audi dealers or specialist retailers.
Caution
Very high or very low temperatures (a common occurrence in a car's
interior) can cause damage to the portable player and/or impair its
performance.
•Please do not leave your portable player in the vehicle in case of
extreme temperatures.
Applies to vehicles: with Audi music interface and adapter cable - under development at the
time of printing
Connecting an adapter cable to the Audi
music interface
– Open the glove box.
–Open the cover cap
fig. 5.
– Connect the adapter cable to the Audi music interface

fig. 5.
Fig. 5 Audi music
interface with iPod
adapter cable and iPod
Fig. 6 Audi music
interface: Adapter
cable
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Disconnecting the iPod connector
– Release the connector by pressing both knobs

page 16, fig. 9.
– Carefully pull the connector out of the iPod .
When it is connected, the iPod can be put away in the storage bay

page 15, fig. 5.
The iPod battery is charged via the adapter cable when the iPod is
connected to the Audi music interface and the ignition is switched
on.
The following iPods can be connected to the iPod adapter cable:
•iPod Mini (versions 1.3.0, 1.4.0 and 1.4.1)
•iPod nano 1G - First Generation (versions 1.1, 1.1.1 and 1.3)
•iPod 5G - Fifth Generation Video (version 1.1.2)
•iPod 4G - Fourth Generation (version 3.1.1)
Other versions cannot be used with the iPod adapter cable. You can
connect these devices as portable players using the optional
adapter cable with 3.5 mm jack plug*
page 18.
Any problems with the iPod will also affect the operation of the MMI.
In this case, please reset your iPod (see operating instructions)
The following iPod control functions are not supported by the MMI:
•Star rating for music tracks
•Jump to a specific place in a track
•Add tracks to the “on-the-go” playlist
•Display the “compilations” folder. Similarly, tracks marked “part
of a compilation” are not included in the artist list if the compilation
function was activated in the iPod.
Note
•For more information on operating the iPod via the MMI, please
refer to the sections starting on
page 63.
•Please refer to the iPod operating instructions for important
information on how to use your iPod.
•We recommend that you update the iPod software to the latest
status.
•Your Audi dealership will be able to provide the latest informa-
tion on the Audi music interface.
Applies to vehicles: with Audi music interface and USB/mini USB adapter cable - under
development at the time of printing
Connecting a portable player via a USB/mini
USB adapter cable
Different USB memory devices can be connected to the
Audi music interface via a USB/mini USB adapter cable.
When connected, the memory devices can be put away in the
storage bay
page 15, fig. 5.
The Audi music interface supports USB memory devices belonging
to the “USB Device Subclass 1, 2 and 6”. The manufacturer will
provide you with information on the “USB Device Subclass” of a USB
memory device.
The following USB memory devices are supported:
•USB sticks
•Single card readers
•Multiple card readers (first card slot used)
•USB MP3 players that do not require special driver software
•External USB flash memory
•External USB hard drives (HDD) - 1", 1.8", 2.5" drives with a max.
starting/continuous current of 800 mA
For information on how to operate the USB memory device via the
MMI, please refer to sections starting on
page 63.
MP3/ WMA files must meet the following specifications:
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Phone pre-installation
Applies to vehicles: with phone pre-installation
Introduction
A mobile phone can be connected to the on-board phone
system and operated via the MMI control console, the
multi-function steering wheel or the speech control
system.
The phone pre-installation is located in the centre armrest. A special
mobile phone adapter is needed in order to connect your mobile
phone to this interface
page 20. Mobile phone adapters are avail-
able from Audi dealers or specialist retailers.
You can operate your mobile phone using the MMI control console

page 87, the multi-function steering wheel*
page 132, the
speech dialogue system*
page 169 or the telephone speech
control system*
page 160. You can also use the talk button *
on the mobile phone adapter to answer and end a call.
When your mobile phone is in the mobile phone adapter, call
signals are sent and received via the external car aerial. This ensures
good transmission quality and reduces radiation emissions in the
interior of the vehicle.
WARNING
•Please note that persons should maintain a minimum distance
of 15 cm from the aerial as prescribed by the certification regula-
tions for mobile high frequency transmission devices.
•Please direct your full attention to the road at all times! As the
driver, you have full responsibility for the safety of the vehicle and
other road users. For this reason, you should only use the func-
tions in a manner that allows you to maintain control of the
vehicle in all situations - accident risk!
•The speech dialogue system*
page 169 and the telephone
speech control system*
page 160 must not be used in cases of
emergency, since the voice changes in stressful situations. This
could result in a failed or delayed telephone connection. Always
dial emergency numbers manually!
Caution
•Always obey the laws regulating the use of telephones in vehi-
cles.
•Always switch off your telephone in areas where using mobile
phones is prohibited.
•Switch off the telephone in all areas where there may be a risk of
explosion. Remember that these areas may not always be
adequately marked. Such places are filling stations, fuel and chem-
ical storage facilities or transport vehicles and other places where
fumes, chemicals (e.g. from leaking propane or fuel vapours in vehi-
cles or buildings) or large quantities of dust particles (e.g. from flour
or wood) could accumulate in the air. This warning also applies to
all other places where you would normally switch off your engine.
Note
•In order to use the telephone functions, your mobile phone must
be compatible with the phone pre-installation in the vehicle, and the
functions must be supported by your service provider.
•For up-to-date information on the phone pre-installation, please
ask an Audi dealer or specialist retailer.


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Applies to vehicles: with phone pre-installation
Inserting and removing a mobile phone
Important: A mobile phone adapter must be installed

page 20.
Inserting
– Place the mobile phone in the adapter
fig. 12.
– Press the mobile phone into the adapter until it locks into
place.
Removing
– Press the release button
fig. 13.– Lift the mobile phone out.
Should you insert the mobile phone into the adapter or remove it
during a call, the audio output or the connection may be inter-
rupted.
WARNING
Always make sure that the mobile phone is properly engaged. In
the event of an accident, a mobile phone which is not securely
fitted could be flung out of the adapter unit and injure the driver
or passengers.
Caution
The mobile phone could possibly be damaged if it is not properly
inserted in the adapter and falls out when driving.
Note
•When you insert the mobile phone in the adapter the connection
is established via the interface in the adapter set; the Bluetooth
connection is then cancelled
2).
•If you use mobile phones in the vehicle this can generate electro-
magnetic fields.
−For this reason, you should always operate mobile phones
with an external aerial. This also applies to mobile phones used
in Bluetooth mode. The external aerial directs the electromag-
netic fields to the exterior, which reduces the field strength in the
vehicle interior.
−If retrofitting an external aerial, please ensure that it is
installed correctly.
Fig. 12 Inserting
mobile phone in
adapter
Fig. 13 Removing
mobile phone from
adapter
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Note
•If you use mobile phones in the vehicle this can generate electro-
magnetic fields.
−For this reason, you should always operate mobile phones
with an external aerial. This also applies to mobile phones used
in Bluetooth mode. The external aerial directs the electromag-
netic fields to the exterior, which reduces the field strength in the
vehicle interior.
−If retrofitting an external aerial, please ensure that it is
installed correctly.
•For more information on how to bond your mobile phone, please
refer to the mobile phone operating instructions.
•For up-to-date information on the phone pre-installation, please
ask an Audi dealer or specialist retailer.
Applies to vehicles: with phone pre-installation
Phone book entries
The phone book entries on your SIM card and your mobile
phone directory are automatically stored in the on-board
phone system.
Loading the phone book entries
The phone book entries will be loaded into the on-board phone
system automatically when you switch on the ignition (if the mobile
phone supports this function). It may take several minutes to load
the entries, depending on how many entries are stored on the
mobile phone.
The last four phone books loaded into the on-board phone system
remain stored there. When you link a fifth mobile phone to the on-
board phone system, the phone book from the mobile phone which
has not been used for the longest time is deleted from the on-board
system. Up to 1000 phone book entries per phone book can be
stored in the memory.
Using the mobile phone again later
If the SIM card is identical, the phone book entries are already
stored in the on-board phone system. You can use the phone book
almost immediately.
The system automatically checks the phone book entries in the
background and will update the memory if the entries have
changed.
Displaying the phone book entries
The phone book entries are displayed in alphabetical order together
with a category symbol
fig. 15, e.g. SIM card, private, business,
mobile phone or telephone symbol.
Note
•Which phone book entries are displayed on the MMI will depend
on the mobile phone you are using.
•In certain cases, phone book entries from a mobile phone may
not be transmitted in alphabetical order. If more than 1000 phone
book entries exist, entries with certain initial letters may not appear
on the MMI.
Fig. 15 Finding an
entry in the phone
book