sat nav AUDI A8 2009 D3 / 2.G RNS_E Navigation System Manual
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Table of contents 2Table of contentsAbout this book
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General operation
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Overview
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Control unit with screen . . . . . . . . .
Important Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Switching on and off . . . . . . . . . . . .
Opening and closing display . . . . .
Anti-theft coding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General system operation
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Controls  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Multi-function steering wheel  . . . .
Display
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Orientation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Orientation symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating the speller . . . . . . . . . . . .
Control wheel  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Drives
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Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CD changer  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DVD navigation drive . . . . . . . . . . . .
MP3 player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CD changer  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tips  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
RADIO, CD
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RADIO
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Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Band control button (frequency)  . 
Main radio menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Memory control button  . . . . . . . . . 
Sound control button . . . . . . . . . . . 
Tuning control button  . . . . . . . . . . 
Setup Radio (FM/AM range) . . . . . . 
Satellite Digital Audio Radio 
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Setup Satellite radio . . . . . . . . . . . . 
System information  . . . . . . . . . . . . 
CD/SD
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Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Source control button  . . . . . . . . . . 
Main CD menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
CD list control button . . . . . . . . . . . 
Sound control button . . . . . . . . . . . 
CD control button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Setup CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Main MP3 menu  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
MP3 list control button  . . . . . . . . . 
Sound control button . . . . . . . . . . . 
MP3 ctrl control button  . . . . . . . . . 
Setup MP3  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Adjusting sound settings
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S e t t ing  bas ic  s ou n d ch a ra c te r i st ic s
DSP (Digital Signal Processing) . . . 
Dynamic noise compensation . . . . 
Volume settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
NAME, TEL
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NAME (directory)
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General safety precautions  . . . . . . 
Introduction  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Main directory menu . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Te l e p h o n e
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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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RADIO 56RADIOIntroductionSelecting radio function
The radio settings can be selected via the   
function button.Fig. 53 Display: Main radio menu– Press the   function button page 16. The main 
radio menu (station list) fig.53 or the previous active 
radio function menu appears in the display.
– Press one of the control buttons page 17 to move to 
the appropriate submenus   to   fig.53.
The following submenus are available in the radio 
function:
FM
AM
FMAM
A1
A
Control button 
functions 
fig. 53
Radio submenus
 
Memory
Memory list
 
Band
FM 
AM 
Satellite Radio 
(XM Radio* or Sirius Radio*)
 
Sound
Balance 
Fader 
Tr e b l e  
Bass 
DSP
a)b)
 
Volume settings (Navigation info)
a)Digital Signal Processingb)Vehicles with a BOSE® sound system in conjunction with an AudioPilot do 
n o t h av e  a  DS P  f un c t io n . In  t hi s c ase  y o ur  ve h icl e is  e quip p e d  wi t h d y n a mi c 
noise compensation page 94. 
Tuning 
(FM/AM range)
Tu n e   u p  
Tune down 
Seek up 
Seek down 
Store station 
Scan
A1AA A 
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RADIO57
General operation
RADIO, CD
NAME, TEL
NAV, INFO
CAR, SETUP The following submenus are available in the radio 
Setup function:
Band control button (frequency)Selecting frequency band
The frequency band selection determines which radio 
stations are received.Fig. 54  Radio: Available frequency bandBand control button
–Press the Band control button in the radio menu.
– Select your desired frequency band fig.54 by rotating 
the control knob.
– Press the control knob to confirm your selection.
Radio Setup submenus
Press the   
function button in 
the radio function 
(FM/AM range) page 65
Station reception 
Station display 
Delete stored stations
Press the   
function button in 
the satellite radio func-
tion 
(XM* or Sirius*) page 70
Sort station by 
Station info 
Category filter 
Receiver serial number 
Delete stored stations
SETUPSETUP 
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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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RADIO69
General operation
RADIO, CD
NAME, TEL
NAV, INFO
CAR, SETUP
Applies to vehicles: with Satellite Digital Audio Radio ServiceSatellite station list
The available stations are listed in the satellite main 
menu.Fig. 69  Radio: Sirius Satellite Radio station list– Press the   function button if another menu is 
currently being displayed.
– Select the desired radio station in the main XM or Sirius 
radio menu with the control knob.If you are not in the main satellite radio menu (XM or Sirius Radio) 
after pressing the function button, you can change the frequency 
band by pressing the Band control button 
page 57 or by repeat-
edly pressing the   function button page 16.Operating the Memory c o n t ro l b ut t o n  d i s p l a y s  t h e  m e m o r y l i s t . Yo u 
m a y  s t o r e  s t a t i o n s  f r o m  t h e  F M ,  A M  a n d  S a t e l l i t e  r a d i o  ( X M  o r  S i r i u s )  
bands 
page 61.
The explanations for the sound settings start with section 
page 92.Tips
The stations that are displayed in the station list can be filtered 
a c c o r d in g  to  yo u r  p e r s o n a l d e s i re s  as  to  ty p e  o f p ro g ra m 
page 72.
If you operate the   button in a submenu, the Satellite 
radio main menu will be displayed.
The control button with the Tu n i n g function cannot be 
selected.
FMAM
FM
AM
RETURN 
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RADIO71
General operation
RADIO, CD
NAME, TEL
NAV, INFO
CAR, SETUP
– Press the   function button in the satellite radio 
menu.
–Select Sort station by page 70, fig.71.
–Select Category or Channel no. page 70, fig.71.If you select “Sort station by” Category, the station categories are 
listed in the main menu in alphabetical order. Within the individual 
categories the stations are listed by channel number in ascending 
order.
If you select “Sor t station b y” Channel no., the stations are listed by 
channel number in ascending order.
Tips
The stations that are displayed in the station list can be filtered 
according to your personal desires as to type of program page 72.
Applies to vehicles: with Satellite Digital Audio Radio ServiceStation info
The two-part informational text in the Display can be 
switched on and off.Fig. 72  Setup Radio: Station info– Press the   function button in the satellite radio 
menu.
– Select Station info.
– Select on or off fig.72.If you have switched on Station info, two-part information is 
displayed in the satellite radio main menu. For e xample, the names 
of the artist and song are displayed 
page 69, fig.69.
SETUP
SETUP 
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RADIO73
General operation
RADIO, CD
NAME, TEL
NAV, INFO
CAR, SETUP
Applies to vehicles: with Satellite Digital Audio Radio ServiceDelete stored stationsDelete individual stations
– Press the   function button in the satellite radio 
menu.
–Select Delete stored stations page 71, fig.72.
–Select Delete individually.
– Rotate and press the control knob to delete individual 
stations from the memory list.
Delete all stations
– Press the   function button in the satellite radio 
menu.
–Select Delete stored stations.
–Select Delete all. All entries on the memory list are 
deleted.Applies to vehicles: with Satellite Digital Audio Radio ServiceSystem informationThe following system messages can be displayed:XM Satellite Radio
Sirius Satellite Radio
SETUPSETUP
System mes-
sages
Meaning
ANTENNA
No antenna is connected to the tuner, or 
there are loose plug contacts on the 
antenna cable.
UPDATING
Your system is being updating.
NO SIGNAL
The tuner is presently not receiving any 
satellite signal.
LOADING
Yo u r  p ro v i d e r  i s  s e n d i n g  i n fo r ma t i o n  w h ich  
the system is currently storing.
OFF AIR
The station selected has shut down its pro-
gram (e.g. children's channel at night)
INVALID
The channel is invalid or not used.
System mes-
sages
Meaning
LINKING
The tuner is presently not receiving any 
satellite signal.
CALL 888-539-SIRIUS 
TO SUBSCRIBE
First possibility: the tuner has not been 
enabled yet. Second possibility: the station 
selected is not enabled, for example 
because the station requires a subscrip-
tion. 
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CD/SD75
General operation
RADIO, CD
NAME, TEL
NAV, INFO
CAR, SETUP The following submenus are available in the CD 
function:The following submenus are available in the CD Setup 
function:
Selecting MP3 functionFig. 75  Display: Main MP3 menu (example of a list of tracks)– Insert an MP3 card or an MP3 CD into the appropriate 
drive page 37.
Control button 
functions 
page 74, 
fig. 74
CD submenus
 
CD list*
Audio CD 
Empty 
CD ROM 
CD unreadable
 
Source
CD 
MP3
 
Sound
Balance 
Fader 
Tr e b l e  
Bass 
DSP
a)b)
 
Volume settings (Navigation info)
a)Digital Signal Processingb)Vehicles with a BOSE® sound system in conjunction with an AudioPilot do 
n o t  h a v e  a  D S P  f u n c t i o n . I n  t h i s  c a s e  y o u r  v e h i c l e  i s  e q u i p p e d  w i t h  D y n a m i c  
Noise Compensation page 94.
 
CD control
Forward 
Reverse 
Next 
Previous 
Random 
Scan
A1A2A3A4
CD Setup submenu
Press the   
function button in 
the CD function 
page 82
Repeat CD
SETUP 
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CD/SD77
General operation
RADIO, CD
NAME, TEL
NAV, INFO
CAR, SETUP The following submenus are available in the MP3 
Setup function:
Source control buttonSelecting audio sourceFig. 76  CD/SD: List of available audio sources–Press the Source control button in the CD or MP3 menu.
– Select the desired equipment by rotating and pressing 
the control knob.Depending on vehicle equipment, the following choices are avail-
able:
CD
MP3
Various submenus are available, depending on the equipment 
selected.
b)Vehicles with a BOSE® sound system in conjunction with an AudioPilot do 
n o t  h a v e  a  D S P  f u n c t i o n . I n  t h i s  c a s e  y o u r  v e h i c l e  i s  e q u i p p e d  w i t h  D y n a m i c  
Noise Compensation page 94.
MP3 Setup submenus
Press the   
function button in 
the MP3 function 
page 88
Repeat 
With subdirectories 
Tr a c k   d i s p l a y  
Categ. display
SETUP