radio AUDI A8 2018 Owner's Manual

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Troubleshooting
Problem
Audi music interface /Bluetooth
audio player :
the portable aud io
device/Bluetooth audio player is
not supported.
Audi music interface : When start-
ing the playback through the 3.5
mm stereo jack adapter cable*/ AV
adapter cab le", the volume is too
high.
Audi music interface : the porta-
ble device is not recognized as a
source.
Audi music interface : malfunc-
tions during audio playback
through an iPod/iPhone .
Audi music interface : there is
stat ic when connecting or discon -
necting the 3 .5 mm stereo jack*/
AV adapter cable* or when con-
nect ing or disconnecting the port-
able device to the 3.5 mm stereo
jack*/ AV adapter cable*.
Bluetooth audio player : audio
playback interference .
Jukebox: songs on the imported
playlist are grayed out.
Wi-Fi audio player* : the audio/
video playback is inter ru pted.
Wi-Fi hotspot *: your Wi-Fi device
is d isconnected from the Wi-Fi
hotspot .
Media drives and connections
Solution
Refer to the information on the Audi music interface ¢ page 186/
Bluetooth audio
player" ¢ page 184. You can learn about support-
ed dev ices in the Audi database for mobile devices at
www.audi.com/bluetooth .
Adjust the volume of the portable device to approximate ly 70 per-
cent of the maximum output
( Input level )¢ page 191 .
F or many cell phones or media players, playback is not possible
when the battery leve l is too low (less than 5% of its capacity).
The portable device will on ly be recognized as a source in the
MMI
after connecting if the battery charge is sufficient.
The
Audio player function is sw itched On. Switch this function Off
when you are not using the Bluetooth audio player*.
The Audi music interface source is already selected when connect-
ing or disconnecting. Either mute the portable device or switch to
another audio source (such as the
radio¢ page 178) before con-
necting or disconnecting the portable device.
Only
one interface should be act ively used at a time to ensure
problem-free playback.
When importing playlists, all of the fi les themse lves must be im-
ported.
To avoid intenuptions during audio/video playback, deactivate the
power saving func tion on the Wi-Fi media player* or connect it to
a charger.
Make sure the network optim izat ion functions are sw itched off in
the Wi-Fi sett ings or in the network sett ings for your W i-F i dev ice .
For addit ional information refer to the user guide for your Wi-Fi
device.
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Restarting the RSE
(reset)
Applies to: vehicl es with Rea r Seat E nte rtainment
Fig. 206 Button comb inat ion to restart the system
• Press and hold the control knob (D, the upper
right control button @and the
right lMENU i
button @¢fig. 206 at the same time for a
brief moment and then release the buttons.
(D Tips
The MMI and RSE use some components at
the same time. Because of this, Audi recom­
mends restarting both systems.
Display settings
Applies to: vehicles with Rea r Seat E nte rtainment
• Se lect : I MENU I button > Display control button.
Turning off the display
The display switches off.
The active aud io/video source does not pa use
when you switch the RSE display off. You can sti ll
change the stat io n or track for the selected au­
dio/video source using the arrow buttons.
Switching display on
Press any button on the MMI control panel.
Display brightness
You can adjust the display brightness by turning
the control knob.
Rear Seat Entertainment
Parental control
Appl ies to: vehicles wit h Rear Seat Enterta inment
Selected RS£ functions can be restricted or deac­
tivated in the
fv1fv11.
• Select: j MENUI f u nct ion button> MMI setup
control button > Rear Seat Entertainment.
System
When the function is switched On , the RSE is en­
abled for use. When the function is switched
Off ,
the RSE is switched off and the RSE control panel
is locked.
Vehicle speakers
Audio output
thr ough the vehicle speakers in the
rear can be set to
Vehicle speakers to allow out­
put or
Headphones only to deactivate it.
Operation
You can set whether all of the RSE functions (All )
or on ly the Volume can be adjusted through the
RSE .
Navigation destinations*
You can Apply the navigation destination auto­
matically for active route guidance in the MMI or
Confirm the navigation destination before trans­
ferring to the MMI.
Other settings
Applies to: vehicles with Rear Seat Entertainment
• Select: the I MENU I button> Setup RSE cont rol
button.
Factory default settings
You can reset the following functions to the fac­
tory default settings:
- Sound settings
- Radio
- Media settings
-Jukebox
- Navigation
settings*
You can select the desired functions individually
or all at once with the option
Select all entries.
Select and confirm Yes . ..,
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Rear Seat Ent ertainm ent
® Searching for a destination online l)
The route is calcu lated based on var ious route cri­
ter ia. To set the cr iteria , you must first plan a
destination and then display the ro ute in the RSE
disp lay using th e
Show route function . When you
transf er a planned dest ination to th e MMI using
the
Send d estin ation to the dri ver function, th e
cr it er ia are trans fer red automat ica lly.
A planned destination is shown in the RSE display in whi te and act ive route guidance is marked in
b lue .
Displaying a rout e
The planned destination and the distance to the
destination/ar rival time are displayed on t he
map. The route is calcu lated based on the current
ve hicle location and can be updated.
To disp lay act ive route gu idance on the map, se­
lect the
Route guid anc e control button > Ex it
r o ut e displa y.
Send destination to the dri ver
To start route gu idance fo r a planned route, t he
destination must be transferred to the M MI. If
t he
D est ination s are set to Co nfirm in the MM I
se tup
men u ¢pag e 197, the destination m ust be
confirmed before transferring to t he MMI.
(D Tips
- The display of nav iga tion f unct ions is
sync hronized to both RS E disp lays.
- Refer to the notes i n the chapter
About
Audi c onnect
¢ page 163.
- The conte nt, scope and p roviders of offe red
A udi con nect se rvices may vary.
- The navigat ion functions match those in t he
MM I to a large extent. Fo r mo re informa ­
tion, refer to
¢ page 166 .
-The functions for the on line Street V iew
c::!;> page 160 can also be used in t he RS E
while dr iv ing.
- If
On request is selected fo r the data con ­
nect ion in the
Da ta connection menu
¢ page 162, rece iving data packets, s uch as
1> Applies t o ve hicl es w it h A udi co nnec t
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weat her information, must be confirmed in
the MMI.
Accessing traffic information
Applies to: vehicles with Rear Seat Entertainment and naviga·
tion system
.,. Select: the I MENU I button > Info.
- Op ening a d etail ed view of traffic inf orm ation :
select and confirm the traffic informa tion from
the list.
- Op ening th e ne xt tr affic rep ort : se lect and
confirm
Show n ex t re port .
© Tips
For more information on accessing traff ic in­
fo rmation, refer
to ¢ page 176 .
Accessing Audi connect services
Applies to: vehicles with Rear Seat Entertainment, navigation
system and Audi connect
Requirement: the requirements for Aud i connect
se rvices must be met
¢ page 158 .
.,. Select: the I MENU I button> Audi connect > the
desired Audi connect service .
-Fo r ex ample , d is pl ay w eathe r info rm ation : se­
lect and confirm
Weather . Selec t and confirm
the desired search area:
Imm edi ate v ici nity /Vi­
cinity of de stin ation /stopo ver or In new city .
Enter a location and confirm the input with OK.
(D Tips
-Refer to the notes in the chapter About
Audi
conn ect ¢ page 163 .
-Additional information about access ing Audi
connect services can be found under
¢ page 158 .
Entertainment systems
Listening to the radio
Applies to: vehicles with Rear Seat Entertainment
.,. Sele ct: th e I RADIO I button.

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The radio functions match those in the MMI. For
more information on the
Radio menu, refer to
¢ page 178.
You can store a separate presets list in the RSE
that may contain up to 50 stations from all fre ­
quency bands. You can a lso display the station
name for the se lected radio station or change the
station sorting separately in both RSE disp lays.
Playing media
Applies to: vehicles with Rear Seat Entertainment
"'Select : I MEDIAi button .
The med ia functions match those in the MMI to a
large extent. For more information on the
Media
menu, refer to Q page 190.
Possible sources are:
(D Jukebox
@ SD card reader
@ DVD drive
© DVD changer*
® Audi music interface (such as iPod, USB or ex­
ternal audio/video input)
Different functions are availab le depending on
the active source and the medium inserted.
(D Tips
- The Album browser function is not available
in the RSE .
- The copy and delete process cannot be
started simultaneous ly when accessing the
Jukebox from both systems at the same
time.
Video playback information
Playback combinations
Applies to: vehicles with Rear Seat Entertainment
When se lecting the same video source, both
sound and picture w ill play through both RSE dis­
plays.
Rear Seat Entertainment
If different video sources are started on both RSE
displays, on ly certain picture/sound playback
combinations are possible and they depend on
the selected video sources.
Complete output format (sound and video
image) on both RSE displays
Select a video DVD as the first video source in the
DVD drive and then the following source:
- DVD changer*
- Aud i music interface with AV adapter cable*/
iPod adapter cab le plus*
Playing only sound on the second RSE
display
T he re is only sound output fo r the second video
source if you :
- Start a video DVD in the DVD drive as the first
source and select a video file from the Jukebox
or the SD card as the second source .
- Sta rt a video fi le from the Jukebox as the first
source, and select a video file from the SD card
or from the Aud i music interface using an AV
adapter cable* /USB adapter cable" /iPod adapt­
er cab le plus* as the second source and vice ­
versa .
- Start a video DVD/video file in the DVD chang­
er * as the first source, and select a video file
from the Jukebox, SD card or from the Audi mu­
sic interface using an AV adapter cable*/USB
adapter cable*/iPod adapter cable plus* as the
second source .
No picture/sound playback on the second
RSE display
If a video file from the Jukebox, from an SD card
or from the Audi music interface w ith the USB
adapter cable* is already playing on one RSE d is­
play, p layback of a v ideo DVD in the DVD drive on
the other RSE display is not possible.
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Speech dialog system volume: you can adj ust
the vo lume of the announcements by turning the
control knob .
Individual voice training (only when the vehicle
i s stat iona ry): you can adap t th e voice recognition
system to your voice or p ronunciation i n order to
i mprove the system 's ability to recognize your
speec h. Individ ua l tra ini ng is comp rised of 40
speec h entr ies that cons ist of commands and se­
q uences of numbers . Yo u can delete the p ro ­
g rammed vo ice tra ining using
Reset voice train­
ing .
Delete all name tags :
all of the name tags that
you have stored (s poke n names) a re deleted .
Display brightnes s
You can adjust the Infotainment display brig ht­
ness by t urning the cont ro l knob.
Factory settings
You can rese t the following fu nctions to th e fac­
tory def ault setti ngs:
- Sound settings
- Radio
- Media sett ings
- Jukebox
- Directory *
- Telephone *
- Bluetooth *
- Navigation settings*
- Navigation and online memory *
- Speech dialog system
You can se lect the desi red functions i ndividually
or all at once with the option
Select all entries .
Select and confi rm Restore factory settings .
If yo u reset the Jukebox to facto ry settings, a ll of
the music/video files are deleted and t he
Media
settings
are reset.
System update
The MMI softwa re, s uch a s th e navig ati on da ta *,
can be upd ate d by DV D, US B or SD c ard using t he
system update feature .
F or more inform ation ab out th e
System update ,
vis it www.audiusa.com/bluetooth o r co nta ct a n
System settings
authori ze d Au di d eale r or auth o rized Au di Serv ice
Fac ility .
Data encryption
You can protect your pe rsonal data, such as con­
t ac ts in the dir ectory, desti nations in navig ation*
and n ame tags with a person al passwor d. If th e
u ni t is rep lace d, you ca n on ly t ransfe r yo ur p er­
sona l data to the new M MI unit usin g your pass ­
word . The default password " MMI3G" is valid un ­
t il you assign a personal passwo rd.
Version information
I nfo rm ation on the so ftwar e ve rsion o f the M MI
and t he navigatio n data base * is disp layed .
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® Mud and snow capability
"M/S" or "M+S" indicates the tire
has properties making it suitable
to drive in mud or
snow .~ indi­
cates a winter tire .
@ Composition of the tire cord
and m aterials
The number of plies indicates the
number of rubberized fabric lay­
ers in the tire. In general : the
more layers, the more weight a
tire can carry . Tire manufacturers
must also specify the materials
used in the tire . These include
steel, nylon, polyester and other
materials .
@Maximum permitted load
This number indicates the maxi­
mum load in kilograms and
pounds that the tire can carry .
@Uniform ti re quality grade
standards for treadwear,
traction and temperature resistance
Treadwear , traction and tempera­
ture
ranges¢ page 299 .
@ Running direction
The arrows indicate the running
direction of unidirectional tires .
You must always follow the speci- fied running direction
¢
page 319.
@ Maximum permitted
inflation p ressure
Wh eel s
This number indicates the maxi­
mum pressure to which a tire can
be inflated under normal operat­
ing conditions.
Glossary of tire and loading
terminology
Accessory weight
means the combined weight (in
excess of those standard items
which may be replaced) of auto­ matic transmission, power steer­
ing, power brakes, power win ­
dows, power seats, radio, and
heater, to the extent that these
items are available as factory-in­
stalled equipment (whether in­
stalled or not) .
Aspect ratio
means the ratio of the height to
the width of the tire in percent .
Numbers of 55 or lower indicate a
low sidewall for improved steer­
ing response and better overall
handling on dry pavement .
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may occur for a variety of reasons, including the
installation of replacement or alternate tires or
wheels on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS
from functioning properly . Always check the
TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or
more tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure
that the replacement or alternate tires and
wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function
properly.
Description
Applies to: 58 plus
The tire pressure monitoring system monitors
the pressure in the four tires when driving.
The system uses sensors that measure the tem ­
perature and pressure in the tires . The data is
sent from these sensors to the control module by
radio frequency.
The Tire Pressure Monitoring System shows the
current pressures and temperatures of the tires
in the Infota inment system
c:> page 303 . It also
compa res the current tire pressures with the
stored tire press ures and gives a warning in the
driver information system if the tire pressure is
different from what is stored
c:> page 304.
The system does not detect if the stored tire
pressures match the recommended tire pres­
sures.
- Every time the tire pressures change, for exam-
ple when the load in the vehicle changes,
- after replac ing a tire, or
- if wheels with new wheel sensors are used,
you must store the tire pressures again
c:> page 304.
A WARNING
-The tire pressure mon itor ing system assists
the driver in monitoring tire pressures. The
dr iver is responsible for having the tires in­
flated to the correct pressure.
- Do not change the tire pressure when the
temperature of the tire is extremely high.
T his cou ld result in serious damage to the
t ir e and even cause the tire to burst, in­
creasing the risk of an accide nt.
Wheels
-A tire with low pressure flexes more . This
heats the tire up too much. This could cause
the tread to separate and even cause the
tire to burst, increasing the risk of an acci­
dent.
- The Tire Pressure Monitoring System does
not warn you of damage or defects in the
tire construct ion that could cause the tire to
burst, for example. Inspect your tires regu­
larly.
@ For the sake of the environment
Low tire pressure increases fuel consumption
and tire wear.
(D Tips
-The pressure of the spare t ire* is not mon i­
tored.
- If tires are replaced, the sensors/va lves do
not need to be removed or replaced. Just re­
placed the valve stem and, if necessary, the
valve and the whee l electronics . If you have
questions, see an authorized Audi dealer or
authorized Audi Service Facility.
Displaying tire pressures/temperatures
Applies to: 58 plus
Requirement: the ignition must be switched on.
.. Select: the I CAR! funct ion button > Car systems
> Service & control > Tire pressure monitor >
Display tire pressure .
The current tire pressures are shown in green and
yellow numbers in the Infotainment system:
-Green: the current tire pressure and the spec i­
fied tire pressure are approx imately the same .
-Yellow: the current tire pressure is too low
compared to the specified tire pressure .
The specified tire pressure is the last tire pres ­
sure that was stored
c:> page 304 .
Note that the tire pressure also depends on the
temperature of the tire . The tire pressure in­
creases as the engine becomes warmer while
driv ing.
.,.
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Fuse panel @ (red)
3
Starter diagnosis, DC/DC converter (with
Start/Stop system)
4 DC/DC converter (with Start/Stop system)
5 Image processing
6
Right headlight (headlights with adaptive
light)
7 ESC control module
8
Sound actuator, AEM control module/
crankcase housing heater
9 Adapt ive cru ise control
10 Transmission control module
11 Climate control system sensors
Fuse panel © (brown)
No. Equipment
1 Electromechan ica l park ing brake
2 Suspension control system sensor
3 Rear Infotainment system control panel
4 Smart module ( tan k)
5 Front climate control system controls
6 Rea r climate control system control panel
7 Networking gateway
8 Refrigerator
9 Special functions interface
10 Cell phone adapter, Bluetooth handset
11 AEM control module
12 Selector lever
1 3 Inte rior lighting
14 Rear exterior lighting
15 Fue l pump
16 Electromechanica l parking brake
Fuse panel @ (black)
No. Equipment
1
Luggage compa rtment lid movement-acti-
vated opening
2 Luggage compartment sockets
3 Rear socket
4 Fro nt cigarette lighter
5 Adaptive air su spension
6 115 V socket
Fuses and bulbs
Fuse panel @ (black)
7 Electromechanical parking brake
8 Rear seat heat ing
9 Rear exterior lighting
10 Rear climate control blower
Rear sunshade, closing a id, luggage com-
11 partment lid lock, convenience key, fue l
filler door
12 L uggage compartment lid control module
Fuse panel © (red)
No. Equipment
1 Rear seat adjustment buttons
3 Left rear seat (pne umatic)
5 Tra iler hitch control module
6 Left rea r seat
7 Right rear seat
8 Trailer hitch control module
9 Trailer hitch control module
10 Right rear seat (pneumat ic)
Fuse panel ® (brown)
No. Equipment
1
Start/Stop system , radio receiver/sound
amplifier
2 Sound amplifier
3
Start/Stop system, Rear Seat Entertain -
ment, radio receiver/sound amplifier
5
Automat ic dimming interior rea rview mir-
r or (for Start-Stop system)
6 DVD changer (glove compartment)
7 TV tuner
8 Infotainment system control panel/drives
9 Instrument cluster, analog clock
10 Infotainment system d isp lay
11 Radio receiver
12
Rearview camera, perip heral cameras
(parking system)
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Emergency situations
General
This chapter is intended for trained emergency
crews and working personnel who have the nec­
essary tools and equipment to perform these
operations.
Starting by pushing or
towing
~ Note
Vehicles with an automatic transmission can­
not be started by pushing or towing.
Starting with jumper
cables
If necessary, the engine can be started by con­
necting it to the battery of another vehicle .
If the engine should fail to start because of a dis­
charged or weak battery, the battery can be con­
nected to the battery of
another vehicle, using a
pair of jumper cables to start the engine.
Jumper cables
Use only jumper cables of sufficiently large cross
section
to carry the starter current safely. Refer
to the manufacturer's specifications.
Use only jumper cables with
insulated terminal
clamps which are distinctly marked :
plus(+) cable in most cases colored red
minus(-) cable
in most cases colored black.
A WARNING -
Batteries contain electricity, acid, and gas.
Any of these can cause very serious or fatal in­
jury. Follow the instructions below for safe
handling of your vehicle's battery .
-Always shield your eyes and avoid leaning
over the battery whenever possible.
-A dead battery can freeze at temperatures
around 32 °F (0 °C) . If the vehicle battery is
frozen, you must thaw it before connecting
the jump start cables. If you do not, this in-
Emergency situations
creases the risk of an explosion and chemi­
cal burns. After jump starting the vehicle,
drive to an authorized Audi dealer or author­ ized Audi Service Facility immediately to
have the vehicle battery checked.
- Do not allow battery acid to contact eyes or
skin . Flush any contacted area with water
immediately.
- Improper use of a booster battery to start a
vehicle may cause an explosion .
- Vehicle batteries generate explosive gases .
Keep sparks, flame and lighted cigarettes
away from batteries.
- Do not try to jump start any vehicle with a
low acid level in the battery .
- The voltage of the booster battery must also
have a 12-Volt rating . The capacity (Ah) of
the booster battery should not be lower
than that of the discharged battery. Use of
batteries of different voltage or substantial­
ly different "Ah " rating may cause an explo­
sion and personal injury.
- Never charge a frozen battery. Gas trapped
in the ice may cause an explosion.
- Never charge or use a battery that has been
frozen. The battery case may have be weak­
ened.
- Use of batteries of different voltage or sub­
stantially different capacity (Ah) rating may
cause an explosion and injury. The capacity
(Ah) of the booster battery should not be
lower than that of the discharged battery.
- Before you check anything in the engine
compartment, always read and heed all
WARNINGS
c>page 272.
@ Note
- Applying a higher voltage booster battery
will cause expensive damage to sensitive
electronic components, such as control
units, relays, radio, etc.
- There must be no electrical contact between
the vehicles as otherwise current could al­
ready start to flow as soon as the positive
( + ) terminals are connected.
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-The manufacturer cannot be held liable for
damage which occurs due to fai lure to com­
p ly wit h these st ipulat ions .
Technical Modifications
Our guidelines must be complied with when tech­
nical modifications are made.
A lways consult an author ized A udi dealer b efore
starting work on any modifications .
This will he lp e nsu re that veh icle function, pe r­
forma nce and safety are not
impa ired ¢.&, .
Attempting to work on electron ic components
and the software used w ith them ca n cause ma l­
functions . Because of the way electron ic compo­
n ents are inte rconnected with each other, such
malfunct ions can also have an adve rse effect on
other systems that are not directly involved. This
means that you risk both a substantia l reduction
in the operationa l safety of your vehicle and an
increased wear of vehicle
parts ¢.&, .
Authorized Audi dealers wi ll per form this work in
a professional and competent manner or, in spe­
cial cases, refer you to a professional company
that spec iali zes in such modifications.
A WARNING
Improper repairs and mod ificat ions can
change the way veh icle systems work and
cause damage to the veh icle and ser ious per­
sonal injury .
@ Note
If emergency repa irs must be performed else­
where, have the vehicle examined by an au­ thor ized Audi dealer as soon as possible.
Con sum er In form ation
Declaration of
Compliance, Telecom­
munication or Electronic
Systems
Radio Frequency Devices and Radiocommunica­
tion Equipment User Manual Notice .
The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio
or TV interference caused by unauthorized mod i­
ficat ions to this equipment.
D ev ices
T he following dev ices each comply wi th FC C P art
15. 19, FCC 15 .21 and RSS -Gen Issue 1:
-Adapt ive cru ise control
-Aud i side assist
-Cell phone package
-Conven ience key
-Electronic immobilizer
-Head phones
-Homelink u niversa l remote cont rol
-Remote cont rol key
-S8 plus: tire pressure monitoring system
FCC P art 15 .19
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the follow ing two
condit ions:
(1) This device may not cause harmfu l interfer ­
ence, and
(2) this device must accept any interference re­
ceived, including interference that may ca use un­
desired operation.
FCC Part 15.21
CAU TION:
Changes or mod ificat ions not expressly approved
by the pa rty responsible for compliance could
vo id the user's aut ho rity to ope rate t he eq uip­
ment .
RSS-Gen Issue 1
Operat ion is subject to the following two cond i­
t ions:
(1) this device may not cause interference, and
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