android auto AUDI A4 2020 Owners Manual

Audi smartphone interface

Audi smartphone
interface
Setup
Applies to: vehicles with Audi smartphone interface
You can connect your smartphone to the MMI
with a cable or wirelessly using the Audi smart-
phone interface. Certain content on your smart-
phone is adapted in the MMI while driving and
can be operated through the MMI.
Requirement: the vehicle must be stationary and
the ignition must be switched on. iPhone genera-
tion 5 or higher with Lightning connector and iOS
7.1.2 operating system or higher, or smartphone
with Android Auto app and Android 5.0 Lollipop
operating system or higher.
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
SETTINGS > Connected devices > Audi smart-
phone interface > New connection.
> Connect your smartphone to the Audi music in-
terface > page 196 using a USB adapter
=> page 196, fig. 153, or
> To connect your iPhone wireless, switch on the
Bluetooth function and Wi-Fi on your iPhone.
Open the CarPlay settings in your iPhone. In the
MMI, press on your iPhone in the list of dis-
played devices.
> To update the list, press O.
> Follow the system instructions.
> Pay attention to any additional system prompts
on your smartphone, if applicable.
> Applies to: MMI: If you declined use of Apple
CarPlay or Android Auto the first time you con-
nected your smartphone, then select on the
home screen: SETTINGS > Connected devices >
Audi smartphone interface > a smartphone.
> Follow the system instructions.

Z\ WARNING
Driving requires your complete and undivided
attention. As the driver, you have complete re-
sponsibility for safety in traffic. Never operate
mobile devices while driving, because this in-
creases the risk of an accident.

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@) Note
Read the information about Audi connect, and
be sure to note the connectivity costs section
=> page 169.
@) Tips
— The functions that can be used depend on
the following factors, among others:
— The brand of your smartphone
— The version of the operating system in
your smartphone
— The software version of the app used
— The USB adapter cable and correct connec-
tion
— Your mobile phone service provider
— The customized settings on your smart-
phone
— One of the factors above or a combination
of any of them could cause your smart-
phone to be incompatible with the Audi
smartphone interface. Compatibility cannot
be guaranteed for all types of smartphones.
For more information and assistance, refer
to the user guide and the manufacturer of
your smartphone.
— Please note that you can only connect your
smartphone via the front Audi music inter-
face in order to use the Audi smartphone in-
terface.
— Wireless CarPlay is not available in all coun-
tries.
— Wireless CarPlay is a planned function at
the time this manual was printed. Wireless
CarPlay is not available in your vehicle.
— Wireless CarPlay is only possible in vehicles
without a navigation system if the embed-
ded SIM card for the vehicle is logged into
the mobile phone network > page 169.
— If the connected smartphone has voice con-
trol, you can operate your smartphone using
the external voice recognition system
=>page 25.
— The menu language shown in the MMI is
based on the settings in your smartphone.
— Some MMI functions are not available when
there is an active Audi smartphone interface
connection.

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Audi smartphone interface

— You cannot connect any mobile devices via
Bluetooth when an Audi smartphone inter-
face connection is active.
— Usage of the Audi smartphone interface de-
pends on the availability of services through
third party providers.
Troubleshooting
Applies to: vehicles with Audi smartphone interface
The information that follows lists some trouble-
shooting options. They depend on the equip-
ment.
— Audi merely provides access to third party
services through the MMI and does not as-
sume any responsibility for the content of
these services.

Problem Solution

Audi smartphone
opened.
cle is being operated.
Check the battery charge level on your smartphone.
interface cannot be | Check the USB cable and use a different one if necessary.
Check if Android Auto or Apple CarPlay is available in the country where the vehi-

Android Auto: check if the Android Auto app is installed on your smartphone.

Connecting the
MMI failed. => page 196.
Make sure that you are using the correct USB adapter and check if the USB
smartphone to the | adapter is connected correctly to your smartphone and the Audi music interface

Apple CarPlay: check if Apple CarPlay is activated on your iPhone.

vehicles.
Android Auto: check in the Android Auto app if Android Auto permits new

start your iPhone.
Wireless connection: open the settings for Bluetooth and CarPlay on your
iPhone. Remove your vehicle. Open the connection manager in the MMI
= page 207. Delete your iPhone in the Telephone 1 and Audi smartphone inter-
face submenus. Repeat the connection process. Restart the MMI > page 18. Re-

The smartphone is
not automatically
detected. => page 196.

Make sure that you are using the correct USB adapter and check if the USB
adapter is connected correctly to your smartphone and the Audi music interface
Check if the requirements needed to connect a smartphone have been met.

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Index

Numbers and
Symbols
3-zone deluxe automatic climate control.... 88
A
ALC cooling MOde ss « « vesiev «sass w © wernin eon 88
Accelerator pedals sais se cai sv aac oe ews 96
also refer to Accelerator pedal........... 96
AGCOSSONIES «vce. «0 cesses « wesese ao nreree © 5 78,274
Active lane assist
refer to Audi active lane assist.......... 137
Adaptive cruise control................. 127
Adaptive dampers............-.0000005 106
Adjusting air distribution (automatic climate
control system) ......... 0.0.00. e eee ee 89
Adjusting the brightness................. 52
Adjusting the sound..............-...0- 206
Adjusting the temperature (automatic climate
control system) ...... 0.0 e cee eee eee 89
Adjusting the volume..............000005 26
Aitbagsystemn « «: swersve « sxaneus + cuneons wx anecome o 67
Alarm system
refer to Anti-theft alarm system.......... 33
Alignment pin (changing the wheel)....... 253
Alleweatherlightscses ws ances © sonasie » i axssane a 48
All Season tireSiens ss emans e e emie eo enews oo 242
All wheel drive
refer to quattro... . 2... eee eee ee eae 108
AMI
refer to Audi music interface........... 196
Android Auto
refer to Audi smartphone interface...... 204
Anti-freeze
Windshield washer system............. 225
Anti-lock braking system............00-5 109
Anti-Slip Regulation.................05. 109
Anti-theft alarm system..............000 33
Apple CarPlay
refer to Audi smartphone interface...... 204
Aspect ratio (video) ................ 199, 201
ASR
refer to Anti-Slip Regulation............ 109
Audi active lane assist..............0005 137
Cleaning the camera area.............. 248
Audi adaptive cruise control
Cleaning the sensors..............
Predictive control.............05.
Traffic jam assist.............00-.
Audi adaptive light.................
Audi connect
refer to connect...........eee eee
Audi connect Remote & Control
refer to Vehicle control services.....
Audi drive select...............0005
Audi music interface............00.
AudiosFileSviccs «x eon 2 wwe « o emcee 9 8 5
Safety measures..............005
Audi pre sense front..............0-
Audi side assist
refer to Side assist................
Audi smartphone interface..........
Legalinformation................
Audi virtual cockpit
refer to Instrument cluster.........
AUTO
Automatic climate control system...
Automatic headlights.............
Auto Lock (central locking) ..........
Automatic climate control system... .
Automatic luggage compartment lid....
Automatic transmission............
Automatic wipe/wash system........
Average consumption..............
AVETAGE SPEEd ss 5s aean sy ows Bee
B
Band
279