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— Note the volume setting on your Bluetooth
device. Audi recommends setting your mo-
bile device to the maximum volume when
using it as a Bluetooth audio player.
—Aselection of supported Bluetooth devices
can be found in the database for tested mo-
bile devices at www.audi.com/bluetooth.
Amazon Alexa
Applies to: vehicles with Amazon Alexa Integration
You can play various Amazon Alexa content using
the MMI. The voice recognition system is used to
operate it.
Requirement: Amazon Alexa must be activated
=> page 27.
> Start Amazon Alexa using the voice recognition
system.
» Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
MEDIA > Source > Amazon Alexa.
@) Note
Read the information about Audi connect, and
be sure to note the connectivity costs section
=> page 173.
Multimedia connections
USB adapter cable

[RAH-9202

Fig. 150 Audi Genuine Accessories: USB adapter
You can connect your mobile devices through the
Audi music interface to the MMI using the USB
adapter and charge the battery at the same time.
You can purchase the USB adapter cable from an
authorized Audi dealer or at specialty stores:
202
@ USB adapter for devices with a mi-
cro USB connection
@ USB adapter for Apple devices with
a Lightning connection
@ USB adapter for devices with USB
type C connection
() Note
Handle the USB adapter carefully. Do not al-
low it to be pinched.
@ Tips
Apple devices with a dock connector can only
be charged using a USB adapter designed for
devices with a dock connector. Data cannot be
transmitted.
Audi music interface
Connect your mobile devices to the Audi music in-
terface in order to operate them through the
MMI and charge the batteries.
The Audi music interface USB ports are located in
the center console in the front and in the rear*
and are labeled with the «> symbol. If multiple
USB devices are connected to the USB ports (for
example, a smartphone and a USB flash drive),
all of these devices can be used as the playback
source.
Connecting or charging mobile devices using
a USB adapter
> Connect the matching USB adapter to the Audi
music interface USB port and connect it to the
mobile device, such as a smartphone.
The battery will charge automatically.
Mobile devices connected to the Audi music inter-
face can be started and operated using the MMI
=> page 203.
Disconnecting a mobile device from the Audi
music interface
> Remove the USB adapter cable from the Audi
music interface.

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ZA 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.

@) Note
— Pull the cable out of the Audi music inter-
face carefully so that the USB ports are not
damaged.
— Use a USB extension cable to connect devi-
ces that have an integrated USB connector
(such as a USB stick) to reduce the risk of
damage to your USB device and the Audi
music interface.
— Extremely high or low temperatures that
can occur inside vehicles can damage mobile
devices and/or impair their performance.
Never leave mobile devices in the vehicle in
extremely high or low temperatures.
G) Tips
— Always follow the information found in
=> page 82.
—When you switch the ignition off, the USB
ports are still supplied with power until the
energy management intervenes.
— Do not use an additional adapter cable or
USB extension cable to connect mobile devi-
ces to the Audi music interface that already
have a cable or that must be connected with
a USB adapter cable (9 page 202, fig. 150).
Using an additional adapter or US extension
cable may impair functionality.
— Functionality is not guaranteed for mobile
devices that do not conform to the USB 2.0
specification.
— USB hubs are not supported.
— Video playback through the Audi music in-
terface is not supported on Apple devices
and MTP devices (such as smartphones).
— iPod touch or iPhone malfunctions also af-
fect the operation of the MMI. Reset your
mobile device in these situations.
— Audi recommends updating the iPod touch
or iPhone software to the latest version. Re-
fer to your mobile device owner's manual
for more information.
— The USB adapter on the Audi music inter-
face will support iPod touch or iPhone devi-
ces from the 5th generation or newer with
the lightning connector.
—Aselection of supported devices can be
found in the database for tested mobile de-
vices at www.audi.com/mp3.
Playing media
The following sources can be selected depending
on the vehicle equipment:
— Amazon Alexa > page 202.
— USB device = page 202.
— External device: you can connect external devi-
ces via Bluetooth and use the Bluetooth audio
player > page 201, or you can connect an exter-
nal device directly to the Audi music interface
=> page 202.
Accessing media
Playing media files using the MMI
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
MEDIA > Source > a source. Depending on the
connected device, the symbol for a source may
change. The device name may be displayed (for
example: myPhone).
> Select a track from the categories in the media
center > page 204.
Playing media files using the multifunction
steering wheel
Requirement: a media source must contain me-
dia files > page 203.
> Select the radio/media tab in the instrument
cluster.
> Turn the left thumbwheel to display the play-
list.
> To switch to a different source, press the [=]
button.
> To select a media file or a source, turn and
press the left thumbwheel.
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> To switch between radio and media, select in
the instrument cluster: the =] button > Switch
to radio/Switch to media.
G) Tips
— For safety reasons, the video image is only
displayed when the vehicle is stationary. On-
ly the sound from the video plays while driv-
ing.
— Applies to: multifunction steering wheel:
Depending on the selected function, opera-
tion through the center display may be re-
quired.

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RAX-0158
Fig. 151 Center display: media center
There are various categories available in the me-
dia center. You can also search for media files
across sources. The current music track continues
playing while you search the MMI.
Opening the media center
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
MEDIA > Source > a source > a category.
@ Source symbol
The symbol for the source that is currently in use
is displayed. Depending on the connected device,
the symbol for the source may change. As an ex-
ample, a USB stick is shown connected to the
Audi music interface.
@ Source device name
The device name of the source that is currently in
use is displayed.
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@ Categories
The media center will display categories depend-
ing on the connected device, the selected source
content, and the connection type.
Last played tracks
The last played media file will be played.
Artists
All available artists are displayed.
> Select: an artist > an album > a song.
Playlists
All playlists and smart playlists in the source are
displayed.
> Select: a playlist > a song.
Smart playlists
Last played tracks: the tracks that were dis-
played last are displayed.
Most played tracks: the tracks that are played
most frequently are displayed.
Folders
The folder structure or track/chapter list is dis-
played.
> Select: a folder > a song.
Compilations
You can control your compilations through the
MMI.
> Select: a compilation > a song.
Composers
All available composers are displayed.
> Select: gd composer > an album > a song.
iTunes Radio
> Press ona radio station.
Audio books
You can control your audio books on the MMI.
> Press on an audio book.

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Audio/video files

Supported media
Audi music interface: mobile devices > page 202 such as iPhones,
MTP players, and USB storage devices in “USB Device Subclass 1 and
6” that conform to USB 2.0: USB sticks, USB MP3 players (Plug-and-
Play capable), external USB flash drives, and hard drives

USB storage devices: exFAT, FAT, FAT32, NTFS.

File system USB storage device partitions (primary/logical*): 2 per USB connec-
tion.
Album cover: GIF, JPG, PNG with max. 800x800 px. The album cover
Metadata from the medium or from Gracenote® is displayed, depending on
availability.
Playlists -M3U; .PLS; .WPL; .M3U8; .ASX

Number of files
USB mass storage device: max. 50,000 files per medium; max. 1,000
files per playlist/folder

Audio files

Format File extension

MPEG 1/2 Layer 3 -mp3

Windows Media Audio 9/10
Up to maximum 320 kbit/s
wis 48 kHz sampling frequencies
MPEG 2/4 .m4a; .m4b; .aac







Opus Opus; .0gg; .oga
FLAC flac
ALAC .m4a 48 kHz sampling frequency
Monkey's Audio -ape
Video files
Format File extension
MPEG 1/2 -Mpg; .mpeg

MPEG4 AVC (H.264) -.mp4; .m4v; .mov; .avi

Windows Media Video 9
up to maximum 15 Mbit/s and
wmv; .asf
warn, 285 1920x1080 px at maximum 30 fps
MPEG-H (H.265/HEVC) -mp4; .mov

VP8/VP9 .webm


Flash video

flv; .f4v

G) Tips
— The media sources do not support the Win-
dows Media Audio 9 Voice format.
not always display, depending on the sys-
tem language.
— The manufacturer of the storage device can
provide information about its “USB Device

— For compressing MP3 files, Audi recom-
mends a bit rate of at least 160 kbit/s. The
display showing the remaining play time
may differ for audio files with variable bit
rate.
— Special characters (such as those in ID3 tag
information) may display differently or may
208
Subclass”.
— Some MTP player functions are not support-
ed, such as rating music tracks and video
playback.

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Troubleshooting
The information that follows lists some trouble-
shooting options. They depend on the equip-
ment.

Problem Solution

Audi music interface/Bluetooth
audio player: the mobile device is
not supported.
Read the instructions in the chapter > page 202, Multimedia
connections/> page 201, Bluetooth audio player.

Audi music interface: the mobile
device is not recognized as a
source.
For many mobile phones or mobile devices, playback is not possi-
ble when the battery level is too low (less than 5% charge level).
The mobile device will only be recognized as a media source in
the MMI after connecting if the battery charge level is sufficient.

Audi music interface: malfunc-
tions during audio playback
through an iPod touch/iPhone.
The Bluetooth audio player function is switched on. Switch this
function off > page 213 when you are not using the Bluetooth
audio player.

Audi music interface: audio play-
back through the connected mo-
bile device is not possible.
Make sure the USB mode M7P is selected in the settings on your
mobile device.

Bluetooth audio player: interfer-
ence with track display and audio
playback.

Playback interference can occur when using the Bluetooth audio
player if a music player app from a third party provider is open.
Audi recommends using the integrated media player on your
Bluetooth device (such as a smartphone).

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Additional settings

Additional settings
System settings
Introduction
General settings are described in this chapter.
You can find specific settings in the chapters
about those settings. The available settings de-
pend on the vehicle equipment.
Date and time
» Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
SETTINGS > General > Date & time.
Possible settings:
— Automatically set date and time
— Date format
— Time format
— Automatic time zone
— Time zone
Cental ah ey
» Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
SETTINGS > General > Measurement units.
Possible settings:
— Speed
— Distance
— Temperature
— Volume
— Pressure
— Consumption (engine)
Language and keyboard
» Applies to MMI: Select on the home screen:
SETTINGS > Language & keyboard.
Language
You can change the languages for the display,
navigation announcements, and the voice recog-
nition system.
212
Keyboard
See > page 23.
Requirement: an audio source must be active.
» Applies to MMI: Select on the home screen:
SETTINGS > Sound.
Possible settings:
— Treble
— Bass
— Balance/fader
— Speed dependent volume control
— Subwoofer
— Surround level
Focus
You can optimize the sound distribution for vari-
ous locations in the vehicle.
3D effect
You can adjust the intensity of the 3D effect.
With the Medium setting, you will hear an opti-
mal 3D effect for all sources.
Plea ee ely
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
SETTINGS > Announcements & tone.
Possible settings:
— Announcement volume
— Welcome sound

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.
Gi) Tips
The volume is automatically adjusted to a pre-
set level when the MMI is switched on.

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Bluetooth
> Applies to MMI: Select on the home screen:
SETTINGS > Connection settings > Bluetooth
Bluetooth
You can select a setting for visibility of the MMI
to other Bluetooth devices. To connect a new
Bluetooth device, the Visible setting must be se-
lected. If Invisible is selected, a Bluetooth con-
nection will only be possible with paired devices.
If Off is selected, no Bluetooth device can be con-
nected.
Bluetooth audio player
When this function is switched on, the profile
will load automatically when your Bluetooth au-
dio player is within range.
Bluetooth name
The MMI’s Bluetooth name is displayed and can
be changed.
Factory default settings
Requirement: the ignition must be switched on.
> Applies to MMI: Select on the home screen:
SETTINGS > System maintenance > Restore
factory settings.
> Follow the system instructions.
The settings will be reset. The system will re-
start. This may take some time.
@ Tips
Make sure that not only the settings were de-
leted but also the stored data, if necessary.
Software update
Introduction
Applies to: vehicles with software update
You can update your vehicle’s software.
The functions depend on the country and vehicle
equipment:
— Update through the online system update
=> page 213.
— Map material update for the navigation system
=> page 189.
— Have the software update performed by an au-
thorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service
Facility. This can result in additional costs.

ZA\ WARNING
— Perform the installation only when the vehi-
cle is stationary. Otherwise, this increases
the risk of an accident
— If the installation fails, contact an author-
ized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service
Facility immediately to have the malfunction
corrected.
Online system update
Applies to: vehicles with online system update

With the online system update, you can update
the software directly in the vehicle.
Requirement: the MMI must be connected to the
Internet > page 173, Audi connect.
Downloading updates
Requirement: notification for an online system
update will appear in the center display.
> Press on the notification, or
> Open the notification in the notification center
on page 22 and press on the notification.
> Follow the system instructions.
You can also check manually if an update is avail-
able.
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
SETTINGS > System maintenance > Software
update > Search for updates > desired update
> Continue.
> Follow the system instructions.
The
MMI will start the download. You can check
the status of the download process in the notifi-
cation center > page 22.
Installing updates
Requirement: an online system update must be
downloaded and a notification must be shown in
the center display.
> Stop the vehicle safely.
213

Additional settings

> Press on the notification, or
> Open the notification in the notification center
on > page 22 and press on the notification.
> Follow the system instructions.
Depending on the scope of the update, the online
system update may only be started if you follow
these instructions:
> Switch the emergency flashers off, if necessary
> Make sure that the starter battery is charged.
> To start the update, exit and lock the vehicle.
The MMI will start the installation. When the up-
date has ended, a notification will be displayed.

Z\ WARNING
Depending on the scope of the installation,
the ignition must not be switched on during
the installation to ensure the installation

completes successfully.
©) Note
Read the information about Audi connect, and
be sure to note the connectivity costs section
=@ in General information on page 173.
@ Tips
The software update may take some time.
WEE Tel
Applies to: vehicles with online system update

Online system update: incomplete. Warning!
Vehicle functions limited
If an error occurs when installing an online sys-
tem update, certain functions such as the emer-
gency call function may not be available. Drive to
an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility immediately to have the malfunc-
tion corrected.
Connected devices
Displayed connected devices
Requirement: the vehicle must be stationary and
the ignition must be switched on.
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
SETTINGS > Connected devices.
214
Possible menu items:
— Telephone 1
— Telephone 2
— Audio player
— Wi-Fi hotspot
— Headset
Audi smartphone interface
You can connect your smartphone to the MMI
=> page 210.
myAudi app
This function is available if the myAudi app is in-
stalled on your mobile device and started, and if
the mobile device is connected with the vehicle’s
Wi-Fi hotspot.
() Note
Read the information about Audi connect, and
be sure to note the connectivity costs section
=>page 173.
Managing connected devices
Requirement: the connected devices menu must
be displayed > page 214.
Connecting a device
Requirement: Bluetooth visibility must be acti-
vated in the MMI & page 213 and mobile device.
> Press on a menu item, such as Telephone 1.
> To search for and connect your mobile device,
press New connection > page 162.
Selecting a connected device
> Press on a menu item, such as Telephone 1.
> Press on the desired mobile device in the list of
displayed devices. The connection will be made.
Disconnecting a connected device
> Press on a menu item, such as Telephone 1.
> Press on the connected mobile device. The se-
lected mobile device will be disconnected from
the MMI.
Deleting a device
> Press on a menu item, such as Telephone 1. >

Index

Numbers and
Symbols
3-zone deluxe automatic climate control.... 91
A
A/G.cooling MOde:. 6 « vice a 6 assis av arene «ow 91
A/C system refrigerant oil............00. 287
Accelerator pedals ¢ wes 2 naan ox news s crew 99
also refer to Accelerator pedal........... 99
AGCOSSOMIES « sresis as isso 4 o ansnine ao atowen 8 He 283
Active lane assist
refer to Audi active lane assist.......... 141
Adaptive cruise control................. 130
Adaptive dampers...............0.-005 111
Adjusting air distribution (automatic climate
control system) ................0 eee eee 92
Adjusting the brightness................. 55
Adjusting the sound..............-..00- 212
Adjusting the temperature (automatic climate
control system) ......... 0.0.00 cee eee eee 92
Adjusting the volume.............0 eee ee 29
Adjusting the volume (announcements).... 212
Adjusting the welcome sound............ 212
Airbag’system . « sss 5 sees se een se cee ee 71
Alarm system
refer to Anti-theft alarm system.......... 36
Alignment pin (changing the wheel)....... 261
All-weather lights...............-.000005 51
AS@ASON tifeSmman: + » swe se meee s Hee Be 250
All wheel drive
refer toquatto sews s ween ss ween as wens 112
Amazon Alexa integration
Media:playback:. jo sscee oo cise a enero oo 202
Operating...............0..0..0.0000. 27
AMI
refer to Audi music interface........... 202
Android Auto
refer to Audi smartphone interface...... 210
Anti-lock braking system............0005 113
Anti-Slip Regulation.................05. 113
Anti-theft alarm system...........-...04. 36
Apple CarPlay
refer to Audi smartphone interface...... 210
288
ASR
refer to Anti-Slip Regulation............
Audi active lane assist...............005
Cleaning the camera area..............
Audi adaptive cruise control
Cleaning the sensors...............005
Predictive control..............000005
Traffic jam assistwax < » sees ss eeee ss eens
Audi adaptive light..............--..00-.
Audi connect
TEfEFLO CONNEC: « = ewan ss news ss Hea Fs
AUdidrive SeleCt ws s y oem s i ween ya eee 4
Audi music interface..............0000-
Audio files........ 0.00.00 cece eee eee
Safety measures... ...... eee eee e wees
Audi side assist
refer to Side assist............-..000-5
Audi smartphone interface..............
Legal information...................5
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............-...05
Automatic wipe/wash system.............
Average consumption...................
Average speed... 0... ee eee eee eee
B
Bag hooks........ 2.52.
Band
refer to Frequency band...............

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Battery
Charging (12 Volt vehicle battery)....... 232
Vehicle battery (12 Volt)............... 230
Winter operation (12 Volt vehicle battery) . 231
BLOCK POU cei: «x were: oo ceamewe oo semen 2 o seems 187
BLOWN: sess: ¢ = seene « x wanes g 2 meee 5 2 ee 4 ee 92
Bluetooth
Audio playen snus « 2 sassws ae suesens ov srw 9 2 3 201
Connecting adevice..............0000- 214
Connecting a mobile phone............ 162
Deleting a device
Device overvieW............00-.0 eee
Disconnecting a device................ 214
Displaying profiles..................0. 215
Selecting adevice.............0..000. 214
Specifying a favorite.................. 215
Boost... 6... eee eee eee 15
Boost pressure indicator................. 15
Brake fluid
Checking the brake fluid level........... 229
BrakeS.. 0... eee eee 104
Brak@fluid(: = = sams = « eam = woven se pee as 229
Emergency braking function............ 106
0) 107
New brake pads............. 00s e eee 104
Braids « savay » © aaiwa & Raeoe ¢ & SanDR ES Se ES 216
Break-in security feature............00005 36
Breaking in
New brake pads..............----000- 104
NeWetiresis « wcuin as maces a meme a 2 emma ee 242
Browser
refer to Media center...............00. 204
Businessiaddressis i s, svessns sc scan a a veamiws a aa 187
c
California Proposition 65 Warning........ 222
Battery specific...............00-0 00 231
GALLUISE sacsse + ogsiese 0 9 axons 0 4 exexeus 4 2 anneew a 166
Cameras
Coverage areaS............-.0. 000000. 118
LOGAUIONS a: « ¢ apes ¢ nates 3 paee 5 x PEER GE 119
Capacities
Puelitankss sss so somes a sess @ o aves ¥ 0 ond 287
Washer fluid reservoir................. 287
Garwashh x 5 sews « onsmeus © scagens os ayers «6 @ some 255
Gatalytic converter « sis 2 weve eo wee ee cree 220
Cell phone
refer to Telephone............00 eee eee 162
Cell phone compartment
refer to Audi phone box............... 164
Central locking...... cece eee cree eee 33
AULOILOGK « coos 2 5 seme 5 5 ete so wows Go eG 33
Convenience key sie © « socsais 2 6 srvoem + 6 voese 38
Convenience opening and closing......... 46
Luggage compartment lid............... 4l
Mechanically unlocking and locking....... 36
MessageS ......--. 0c cece eects 35
Remote control key........:0ee eee ee eee 38
SEUNG’: © wave: s 2 wecems ve arene @ aetna ¥ ewee 34
Vehicle key... 0... cece eee ee eee ee 38
Central locking switch..............0000. 35
Ceramic Drakesinis © «cassie © x seve ¥ @ suena # ane 104
Certification): « . cee: ss wean ov enw os eee « 284
Charging
refer to Power sourceS..........-.000005 82
Charging the battery
Mobile devices..................00005 202
USB': « meme 2 ¢ anus © naueu & x REINS & ¥ ORE & 165
Witelessis «secs x x woos 2 v cervaue a x stone 2 9 oon 165
Child safety lock
Climate control system controls in the rear. 44
POWEr WINDOWS! si: = © xsnas 4 § Seen & & Maram 4 es 44
Rear dOOrsis + o omc sc sami oo me oases 44
Child safety seats..............---.00005 76
Securing to the top tether anchor........ 80
Securing with a safety belt.............. 79
Securing: with LATCH s « sw « & nome « ¢ sans « 78
ClEATIAG saves 5 x nore 5 2 wows ot eee xe eee 255
Cleaning Alcantara.............-.00000. 258
Cleaning artificial leather............... 258
Cleaning carbon components........ 257, 258
Cleaning controls..................005. 258
Cleaning decorative parts andtrim........ 257
Cleaning exhaust tail pipes.............. 257
Cleaning plastic parts...........00 eee 257
Cleaning textiles = cass ¢ & exes ¢ cae se ees 258
Climate control system ............00000- 90
also refer to Automatic climate control sys-
GNA. 2 execs © 2 ceeueve = ueueat © + steams © meme = © 90
Climate control system controls in the rear
Child safety lock........... 0. cece eee 44
289