AUDI E-TRON 2021 Owner's Manual
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Description 
Set as favorite 
Switch functions on or off 
Switch functions on or off 
Switch functions on or off 
Open additional actions 
Open additional information for 
the selected menu 
Overview screen 
The overview screen is the first menu page in the 
MMI. Information about certain vehicle functions 
such as media, time, and phone is displayed in 
tiles. The available information tiles can be rear- 
ranged on the overview screen or replaced with 
others. Depending on the system context, you 
may be able to operate certain functions directly, 
such as muting the sound. 
  
Switching between the overview screen and 
the home screen 
> Press (1) repeatedly until the desired view ap- 
pears. 
Configuring the overview screen 
> Press and hold an information tile on the over- 
view screen. 
> To change the position of an information tile, 
press and hold it and then slide it to the desired 
position. 
> To replace an information tile, press Z and se- 
lect the desired information tile. 
> Press Done to complete the configuration. 
With quick access, you can return to the home 
screen and quickly switch between four menus 
that can be individually configured. 
Returning to the home screen or opening a 
menu quickly 
> Press ( or one of the four buttons. 
Configuring quick access 
> Press and hold a button on the home screen 
display area or in the quick access bar. 
> To move a button to the quick access bar, pull it 
from the display area to the quick access bar. 
> To adjust the placement of the buttons in the 
quick access bar, pull them to the desired posi- 
tion in the bar. 
> Press Done to complete the configuration. 
@) Tips 
The position of © cannot be adjusted. 
Display area 
You can freely change the location of the buttons 
on the home screen display area. 
Configuring the display area 
> Press and hold a button on the home screen 
display area. 
> To adjust the placement of the buttons, pull 
them to the desired locations. 
> Press Done to complete the configuration. 
Switching between menu pages 
If a menu contains multiple menu pages, Es] is 
displayed in the display area. The white bar 
shows the location of the current menu page. 
> To switch between menu pages, swipe your fin- 
ger to the right or  left. 
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By creating favorites, you can have quick access 
to various items, such as radio stations, frequent- 
ly-used contacts, or vehicle settings. In the FA- 
VORITES menu, the stored favorites are sorted 
by topic into information tiles. 
Adding a favorite 
A YY button indicates if you can add a  favorite, 
such as a selected radio station. Depending on 
the context, you may also be able to add items 
without the YY button to the favorites, such as 
entries in a list. 
> Press YY, or 
> Press and hold an item ina list. 
> Press Store as favorite. The selected item will 
be added as a favorite. 
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Using favorites 
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen: 
FAVORITES. The stored favorites will be dis- 
played. 
> To access a stored favorite, press that favorite. 
Stored favorites can only be deleted or config- 
ured in the corresponding menu (such as RADIO). 
Arranging information tiles 
» Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen: 
FAVORITES. 
> Press and hold the desired information tile. 
> Pull the information tile into the desired posi- 
tion. 
> Press Done to confirm the configuration. 
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Fig. 15 Upper display: common symbols in the status bar 
  
  
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The symbols in the status bar show you informa- 
tion at a glance, such as if a mobile device is con- 
nected or if there is a data connection. The most 
common symbols are  listed in the table. 
  
Description 
  
There is a data connection. The bar indi- 
cates the signal strength of the data con- 
nection. Data is being transmitted now. 
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There is a data connection. The bar indi- 
cates the signal strength of the data con- 
nection. No  data is being transmitted now. 
  
A mobile device is connected. The bar indi- 
cates the signal strength of the cell phone 
connection. 
  
There is no data connection. ®   
An error occurred with the mobile device 
connection to the MMI. © 
        
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Description 
  
A user is selected. If a question mark ap- 
pears in the symbol ;\, the guest user is ac- 
tive. 
  
A Bluetooth device is connected. 
  
Bluetooth is switched on, but no Bluetooth 
device is connected. © 
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Audio playback was  interrupted. 
  
The audio source is muted. ©|©   
Privacy settings are enabled. The additional 
symbol indicates which privacy settings are 
currently activated > page 283. 
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The Integrated Toll Module is switched on. 
The numbers 1 - 3+ indicate how many pas- 
sengers are selected in the MMI. 
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Notification center 
  
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Fig. 16 Upper display: notification center 
Notifications can be displayed in the upper dis- 
play. After a specified time, they will be hidden 
and a corresponding symbol will appear in the 
status bar © > page 18, fig. 14. In the notifica- 
tion center, you can view these notifications @ 
= fig. 16 and apply quick settings @. 
Using the notification center 
> To open the notification center, pull the status 
bar downward, or 
> Press the =] button on the status bar. 
> To apply quick settings, press the respective 
symbol @). 
> To obtain additional information about a notifi- 
cation, press it. 
> To delete a notification, pull it toward the  right 
edge of the screen. 
> If there are more than four notifications in the 
notification center, the older notifications will >  
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be hidden. To display the older notifications, 
drag 
your finger upward on the screen. 
Setting which content is displayed 
You can set whether some notifications should be 
displayed. 
> To set the displayed content, press &S, or 
» Applies to MMI: Select on the home screen: 
SETTINGS > Notifications. 
> Select and confirm which notifications should 
be displayed. 
Possible quick settings 
  
  Symbol Description 
  
Apply sound settings 
Open menu settings 
Manage connected devices 
Manage users 
Set date and time 
=: Set displayed content in the noti- 
fication center 
Depending on the vehicle equipment, you can op- 
erate various functions in the function bar. 
  
  
   
Description 
  
   
   
   
    
   
  
Switch hill descent assist on or off 
Opens the garage door opener 
function 
Press: shows settings for the 
head-up display 
Press and hold: switches the 
head-up display on or off 
  
  
Symbol 
  
Description 
  
Press: switches the upper display 
on or off 
Press and hold: switches both dis- 
plays on or off 
Shortcuts 
By creating shortcuts, you have quick access to 
various items, such as radio stations, frequently 
used contacts, or vehicle settings. 
  
Adding shortcuts 
A+++ button in the upper display indicates, for ex- 
ample, if a selected radio station can be added to 
the shortcuts. Depending on the context, you 
may also be able to add items from a list to the 
shortcuts. 
> Press ++ or press and hold an item ina list. 
> Press Save as a shortcut. The selected item will 
be added to the shortcuts on the lower display 
and displayed as a tile. A favorite is also stored 
> page 19. 
Using shortcuts 
> Press the 0000 (8) > page 18, fig. 14 button in 
the function bar on the lower screen. The saved 
shortcuts will be displayed or hidden. 
> To access the stored function, press the respec- 
tive tile. 
Moving or deleting shortcuts 
> Press and hold a shortcut on the lower display. 
> To adjust the order of the shortcuts, drag a 
shortcut to the desired location. 
> To delete a shortcut, press ®. If the shortcut is 
deleted, the favorite will also be deleted. 
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Fig. 17 Upper/lower display: text input 
In the input fields of various menus, you can en- 
ter letters, numbers and characters, for example 
to find  an address in navigation. 
On the lower section of the screen, you can enter 
the text with handwriting or using the on-screen 
keyboard. The current text input is displayed on 
the upper section of the screen @). Depending on 
the context, word suggestions may be given 
based on the characters that have been entered 
@ and a results list may be shown @). 
Opening text input 
> Tap inside the input field @. 
Switching input languages 
Requirement: multiple input languages must be 
defined in the MMI > page 23. 
> To switch between the defined input languages, 
press the button @). 
Switching the input methods 
> To switch between handwriting input or the on- 
screen keyboard, press the button (7). 
Entering text 
> Applies to handwriting input: To enter text, 
simply write in the input area using one finger 
©. You can write the separate characters next 
to each other or one on top of the other with- 
  
D_ In certain countries. 
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out having to move your finger over after writ- 
ing a character. When you end the entry, the 
writing is interpreted by the system. 
> Applies to: the on-screen keyboard: To enter 
text, press the buttons on the keyboard. De- 
pending on the usage context, you may also be 
able to swipe over the  letters )). 
> Applies to: the on-screen keyboard with an in- 
put language that uses accented characters: To 
enter accented characters (such as 4, ¢, fi, 6), 
press and hold a character that has accented 
versions available  and select the desired ac- 
cented character. 
> Applies to: handwriting input: To enter a space, 
drag a line from left to right in the input sec- 
tion ©. 
> To select a location in the text input, press on 
the desired location in the input field. You can 
control the location more accurately using the 
slider in the display ©). 
> To delete individual characters, press <I @), or 
> Applies to: handwriting input: Drag a line from 
right to left in the input section ©. 
> To delete multiple characters, press and hold 
> To delete all characters at a specific location, 
press and hold <4] @) and drag up to the desired 
location ). When released, the highlighted 
characters are deleted.  
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Accepting suggested words or selecting 
entries from the results list 
> To accept a suggested word (2) or select an en- 
try from the results list @), press on it. 
> To display more content in the results list, drag 
your finger upward or downward on the screen. 
Setting the input language or keyboard 
layout 
> Applies to MMI: Select on the home screen: 
SETTINGS > Language & keyboard > Keyboard. 
> To define additional input languages, press the 
© button. 
> To change the keyboard layout for an input lan- 
guage, press >. For example, you can select be- 
tween QWERTZ and QWERTY. 
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Head-up display 
  
Head-up display 
Description 
Applies to: vehicles with head-up display 
The head-up display projects certain warnings or 
selected information from the assist systems on 
the windshield. The display appears within the 
driver's field of vision. 
Switching on and off 
The Y button is located in the function bar on 
the lower display > page 18. 
> To switch the head-up display on or off, press 
and hold the Y button. 
Settings in the Infotainment system 
> Applies to MMI: Select on the home screen: 
SETTINGS > Display & brightness > Head-up 
display, or 
> Press the Y button. 
Possible settings: 
— Display rotation 
— Brightness 
— Display height: you can adjust the height of the 
display. Sit in the correct seating position 
=> page 59 and adjust the head-up display. 
— Display contents: you can set which  informa- 
tion should be displayed. The  display of certain 
information and some of the red indicator 
lights cannot be hidden. 
® Note 
To reduce the risk of scratches on the glass 
covering the head-up display, do not place any 
objects in the projection opening. 
@ Tips 
— Sunglasses with polarization filters and un- 
favorable lighting conditions can impair visi- 
bility of the display. 
— An optimal display depends on the seat po- 
sition and the height adjustment of the 
head-up display. 
— A special windshield is needed for the head- 
up display function. 
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— For information on cleaning, see > table In- 
terior cleaning on page 263.  
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Voice recognition system 
  
Voice recognition system 
General information 
Applies to: vehicles with voice recognition system 
You can operate many functions in the vehicle 
easily using voice commands. 
Using the voice recognition system optimally 
> Speak clearly and distinctly at a normal volume. 
Speak louder when driving faster. 
» Emphasize the words in the commands evenly 
and do not leave long pauses. 
> Close the doors, the windows, and the sunroof* 
to reduce background noise. Make sure that 
passengers are not speaking when you are giv- 
ing a voice command. 
> Do not direct the vents toward the hands-free 
microphone, which is in the roof headliner near 
the front interior lights. 
> Only the driver should speak to the system, be- 
cause the handsfree microphone is aimed to- 
ward this seating position. 
  
ZA\ WARNING 
— Direct your full attention to driving. As the 
driver, you have complete responsibility for 
safety in traffic. Only use  the functions in 
such a way that you always maintain com- 
plete control over your vehicle in all traffic 
situations. 
— Do not use the voice recognition system in 
emergencies because your voice may change 
in stressful situations. The system may take 
longer to dial the number or may not be 
able to dial it at all. Dial the emergency 
  
number manually. 
    
G) Tips 
There are no voice guidance* prompts when a 
dialog is active. 
Description 
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Applies to: vehicles with voice recognition system 
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Fig. 18 Upper display: voice recognition system 
Requirement: the ignition and the MMI must be 
switched on. A system language supported by 
the voice recognition system must be set. There 
must be no phone calls in progress and the park- 
ing aid must not be active. 
Operating by button «£ 
> Briefly press the «€ button on the multifunction 
steering wheel, or depending on the context, 
press we in the upper display. 
> Say the desired command after the signal tone. 
> To switch the voice recognition system off, 
press and hold the «€ button on the multifunc- 
tion steering wheel, or say or press Cancel (@) 
> fig. 18. 
Operating with voice commands 
> Applies to: MMI: To operate the voice recogni- 
tion system using voice commands, select on 
the home screen: SETTINGS > General > 
(Speech dialog system) > Activate the speech 
dialog system with "Hey Audi". 
> Say the activation phrase Hey Audi together 
with the desired command. 
> To switch the voice recognition system off, say 
Cancel or press and hold the «£ button on the 
multifunction steering wheel, or press @) 
> fig. 18. 
Commands and assistance 
In the voice recognition system menu, possible 
commands or help settings are displayed for the 
current dialog @). 
> To receive additional help for the current dia- 
log, say or press Help (2). 
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> To pause voice recognition, say or press Pause 
@. To reactivate voice recognition, press @) 
again or briefly press the «€ button on the mul- 
tifunction steering wheel. 
Additional functions 
Applies to: vehicles with voice recognition system 
Command during voice output 
If the function is switched on, you can simply say 
a new command during a prompt. 
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen: 
SETTINGS > General > Speech dialog system > 
Allow commands during voice output. 
Online recognizer 
Applies to: vehicles with online recognizer 
You can activate the online recognizer for addi- 
tional functions and to improve the results of 
voice recognition. A supported menu language 
must be selected. When there is an active Inter- 
net connection, the spoken command is evaluat- 
ed in the vehicle  and online. 
> When you switch on the voice recognition sys- 
tem for the first time, a menu for the online 
recognizer will open, or 
> Applies to MMI: Select on the home screen: 
SETTINGS > General > Speech dialog system > 
Consent to online speech recognizer. 
> Read the licensing agreements and accept 
them. 
Amazon Alexa 
Applies to: vehicles with Amazon Alexa Integration 
You can activate Amazon Alexa to access certain 
functions. A reduced number of commands for 
Amazon Alexa are available during this. 
Requirement: you must be logged in to your 
myAudi account in the vehicle. The online  recog- 
nizer must be activated. A system language that 
is supported by both the voice recognition system 
and Amazon Alexa must be selected. 
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen: 
USER > Connect to Amazon Alexa. 
> Follow the instructions in the display. 
> Applies to: MMI: To operate Amazon Alexa us- 
ing voice commands, select on the home 
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screen: SETTINGS > General > (Speech dialog 
system) > Activate the speech dialog system 
with "Hey Audi". 
>» Say the activation phrase “Alexa” together with 
the desired command. 
() Note 
Read the information about Audi connect, and 
be sure to note the connectivity costs section 
=@ in General information on page 186. 
Gi) Tips 
Audi provides access to services from third 
party providers. Permanent availability cannot 
be guaranteed, because that depends on the 
third party provider. 
External voice operation 
Applies to: vehicles with external speech dialog system 
You can access and control the voice operation on 
a connected mobile device through your vehicle. 
Switching external voice operation on or off 
Requirement: the ignition and the MMI must be 
switched on. A cell phone must be connected to 
the MMI with the Handsfree profile > page 175. 
The mobile device being connected must have 
voice control that can be controlled externally. 
There must be  no phone calls in progress and the 
parking aid must not be active. 
> To switch on the external voice operation, press 
and hold the «€ button longer on the multifunc- 
tion steering wheel. 
> To switch off the external voice operation, press 
and hold the «€ button longer on the multifunc- 
tion steering wheel or press Cancel. 
Using  external voice operation 
>» Say the desired command after  the signal tone. 
> To reactivate voice recognition when it is 
paused, press the w€ button briefly on the mul- 
tifunction steering wheel or press Resume. 
G) Tips 
Audi simply provides access to control your 
cell phone with voice operation and does not >  
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take any responsibility for the contents and 
commands within the external voice control. 
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Global functions 
  
Global functions 
Additional function 
buttons 
  
  
Fig. 20 Center console: MMI On/Off knob with joystick 
function 
Adjusting the volume 
You can adjust the volume of an audio source or a 
system message (for example, from the voice 
recognition system) when the sound is playing. 
> To increase or decrease the volume, turn the 
right 
thumbwheel @) © fig. 19 upward or 
downward, or turn the On/Off knob @) 9 fig. 20 
to the  right or  left. 
> To mute, push the  right thumbwheel or the 
On/Off knob. 
Selecting the previous/next track or station 
> Press the |< / DDI button @ or briefly press 
the On/Off knob to the left/right. 
Fast forward/rewind 
> Press and hold the <j / DPI button @, or 
press the On/Off knob to the left or right until 
the desired playback position is reached. 
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Quick access steering wheel button 
Depending on vehicle equipment, the button ©) 
may provide quick access to various functions. 
You can program the >K button with various func- 
tions. 
> To bring up the function that is currently set, 
press the >K button. 
> To perform the function that is currently set, 
press and hold the >K button, or: 
> Applies to MMI: Select on the home screen: VE- 
HICLE > Settings & Service > Steering wheel 
button assignment. 
> Select and confirm the desired function. 
Switching the voice recognition system on or 
off 
w& button @), see > page 25. 
Using the telephone functions 
button @), see > page 179. 
  
ZA\ WARNING 
Adjust the volume of the audio system so that 
signals from outside the vehicle, such as po- 
lice and fire sirens, can be heard easily at all 
times.