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Audi smartphone interface
— 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
— Usage of the Audi smartphone interface de-
pends on the availability of services through
third party providers.
— Audi merely provides access to third party
connection.
— You cannot connect any mobile devices via
Bluetooth when an Audi smartphone inter-
services through the MMI and does not as-
sume any responsibility for the content of
these services.
face connection is active.
Troubleshooting
Applies to: vehicles with Audi smartphone interface
The information that follows lists some trouble-
shooting options. They depend on the equip-
ment.
Problem Solution
Audi smartphone
interface cannot be
opened.
Check the battery charge level on your smartphone.
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-
cle is being operated.
Android Auto: check if the Android Auto app is installed on your smartphone.
Connecting the
smartphone to the
MMI failed.
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
=> page 202.
Apple CarPlay: check if Apple CarPlay is activated on your iPhone.
Android Auto: check in the Android Auto app if Android Auto permits new
vehicles.
Wireless connection: open the settings for Bluetooth and Apple CarPlay on your
iPhone. Remove your vehicle. Open the connection manager in the MMI
= page 214. Delete your iPhone in the Telephone 1 and Audi smartphone inter-
face submenus. Repeat the connection process. Restart the MMI > page 19. Re-
start your iPhone.
The smartphone is
not automatically
detected.
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
=> page 202.
Check if the requirements needed to connect a smartphone have been met.
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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. >
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Additional settings
> Press and hold an element until the Options
menu is displayed.
> Press Delete.
If a device is listed multiple times, it will be de-
leted from all menu items.
PXe Keli a Cela] Mey Lately
Depending on the selected function, additional
options
may be available.
Requirement: the connected devices menu must
be displayed > page 214.
> Press ona menu item, such as Telephone 1.
» Press and hold an element until the Options
menu is displayed.
Bluetooth profile
You can switch desired profiles on or off sepa-
rately in the MMI.
Favorite
To set a paired mobile device as the default
phone, activate this function in the MMI.
When the mobile device is in range and the Blue-
tooth function on the mobile device and in the
MMI is switched on, the default phone will be
given priority over the other Bluetooth devices
and will be connected directly to the MMI.
Legal information
General information
Information on the software licenses can be
found online at www.audi.com/softwareinfo.
Multi Media Interface
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
SETTINGS > General.
Subscriptions
Version information
Legal notes
Possible options:
— Software information
— About Audi connect
ONC lad nel M nail
Applies to: vehicles with Audi smartphone interface
Requirement: a smartphone must be connected
to the MMI > page 210.
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
SETTINGS > Connected devices > Audi smart-
phone interface.
> Press and hold an element until the Options
menu is displayed.
> Press Legal notes.
Requirement: the vehicle must be stationary and
the ignition must be switched on.
> Select in the instrument cluster: vehicle func-
tions tab > page 13.
>» Press and hold the E=] button on the multifunc-
tion steering wheel until the display appears.
Possible options:
— Engine code
— Software information
— Version information
Head-up display
Applies to: vehicles with head-up display
Requirement: the vehicle must be stationary and
the ignition must be switched on. The head-up
display is switched off.
> To display the license text in the head-up dis-
play, press and hold the S? button @
= page 25, fig. 19 until the display appears.
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Additional information
Additional information
Brands and licenses
This manual does not contain any symbols, such
as ® or ™, to identify trademarks or registered
trademarks. However, the absence of these sym-
bols does not constitute a waiver of any rights as-
sociated with these names.
Apple, iPhone, iPod touch, Apple CarPlay, Light-
ning, and iTunes Radio are trademarks of Apple
Inc.
10S is a trademark or, in the USA and other coun-
tries, a registered trademark of Cisco and is used
under license.
Other product and manufacturer names may be
trademarks of their respective owners.
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Fuses and bulbs
Fuse assignment - Driver's side of the
(ole 4o)ig
Fig. 186 Driver side cockpit: fuse panel with plastic bracket
Fuse panel
No. Equipment
B
Convenience access and start authoriza-
tion control module
Fuse assignment - Left side of the luggage
compartment
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2 | Audi phone box, USB input
4 |Head-up display
5 |Audi music interface, USB input
6 | Front climate control system control panel eet ofihe uagage compartment: fuse panel
7 |Steering column lock
8 |Center display Fuse panel @) (black)
9 |Instrument cluster No. | Equipment
10 | Volume control 2 |Windshield defroster
11 | Light switch, switch module 3 |Windshield defroster
12 | Steering column electronics 5 |Suspension control
14 | Infotainment system 6 |Automatic transmission
16 Steering column electronics, steering 7 |Rear window defogger
wheel heating 8 |Rear seat heating
9 |Left tail lights
10 Airbag control module
ig
Luggage compartment lid lock, fuel filler
door lock, convenience system control
module
12 Luggage compartment lid
Fuse panel @) (red)
No. Equipment
Electric compressor
Fuse panel (©) (brown)
No. Equipment
Exterior antenna
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Fuses and bulbs
2 | Audi phone box
Right front seat electronics, lumbar sup-
port, massaging seat
4 |Side assist
6 |Tire pressure monitoring system
Convenience access and start authoriza-
tion control module
8 | Auxiliary heating, tank module
TV tuner, data exchange and telematics
10 control module
11 | Auxiliary battery control module
12 | Garage door opener
13 | Rearview camera, peripheral cameras
14 | Right tail lights
16 | Airbag control module
No. | Equipment
Exhaust treatment
Right trailer hitch light
Trailer hitch
Left trailer hitch light
Trailer hitch socket
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All wheel drive control module, sport dif-
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ferential
11 | Exhaust treatment
Bulbs
Replacing bulbs
Audi recommends having a bulb replaced by an
authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service
Facility in cases of doubt. These facilities have
the correct tools and replacement parts as well
as the required technical knowledge.
LED lights*
Your vehicle is equipped with maintenance-free
headlights and tail lights. However, if a light bulb
needs to be replaced, please contact an author-
ized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facili-
ty.
276
If you still would like to try replacing the
bulbs in your vehicle yourself, read the warn-
ings regarding working in the engine compart-
ment > A\ in General information on
page 221.
Make sure the covers are fitted correctly on
the headlight and tail light so that no water
will leak in from the outside and the light
function will not be impaired.
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Data privacy
You can also deactivate individual services for
your vehicle at my.audi.com if you are logged into
the vehicle as the key user > page 30. These de-
activated services will not be available in the ve-
hicle. For additional information, visit my.audi.
com.)
@) Note
You are responsible for all precautions taken
for data protection, anti-virus protection, and
protection against loss of data on mobile de-
vices that are used to access the Internet
through the Wi-Fi hotspot.
@ Tips
— The following interfaces are not affected by
changes to the privacy settings: Bluetooth,
Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), Wi-Fi, Audi
smartphone interface (ASI), Near Field
Communication (NFC), charging communi-
cation (high-voltage system), Electronic Toll
Collect (ETC), On-Board Diagnostic System
(OBD) if equipped.
— If the maximum privacy settings are switch-
ed on, your vehicle may not receive security
updates and certificates for establishing an
encrypted connection, depending on vehicle
equipment. In order to receive security up-
dates and certificates, switch the maximum
privacy settings off for at least ten minutes
every six months. Make sure that your vehi-
cle is connected to the Internet. A symbol in
the MMI status bar indicates if the required
data connection is available > page 22.
— If the transmission of data is limited, it will
have the following effects on the exchange
of data for Audi connect services and emer-
gency calls, if equipped:
— The emergency call function will remain
available without restrictions and will con-
tinue to transmit data.
— If an online roadside assistance call is ini-
tiated, no data will be transmitted, but a
call will be made.
— If the Geofencing Alert, Speed Alert,
and/or Valet Alert services have been acti-
D In certain countries
vated by the key user, then they will re-
main available without restrictions and
continue to transmit data.
— Stored destinations (favorites, last desti-
nations) are only stored in the vehicle. If
you allow transmission of data again,
these destinations will be synchronized via
the myAudi account. To prevent synchroni-
zation of destinations, delete the destina-
tions before you allow data to be trans-
mitted again.
Applies to: vehicles with Audi connect Infotainment
Audi collects, uses, stores and shares your per-
sonal information, such as contact data, vehicle
data, usage data, driving data and precise geolo-
cation, in order to provide you with the products
and services you have purchased or requested,
and for a number of other purposes, for example,
to track quality issues, to performance and safe-
ty, to meet our internal compliance or legal re-
quirements and to market to customers and po-
tential customers. For a more complete list of
the data we collect, how we use it and with
whom we share it, please visit your Audi nation-
al/sales region website at www.audi.com.
The collection, use and sharing may vary depend-
ing on your model and model year, your subscrip-
tion status, or the service offering. For example,
collection, use and sharing may vary between
Audi connect services, if you have designated a
key user, or if you are driving a model equipped
with persistent data logging. Please review the
complete Privacy Statement to understand our
data handling practices with respect to a particu-
lar service.
You can find additional information about our da-
ta privacy practices in your MMI.
> Applies to: MMI: On the home screen, select:
SETTINGS > General > Legal notes > About
Audi connect.
Information about our privacy practices in con-
junction with the mobile Audi connect
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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
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Index
ExteriOmmirrorssecs os asco w 6 aeons vo ween 9 we 55
Folding settings............. eee eee eee 34
External voice operation................. 27
F
Factory default settings
Multi Media Interface................. 213
Fast route............ 0.0.0.0. . cee eee 182
Favorites... 0.2.0.0... cee eee eee eee 21
BIW@tOOth): < seca ss ceca s i yews se ees 2s 215
NaViGatiOnices ss sescsus so aves + ware eo nena 183
Telephone ..........0 00 cece eee eee 167
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) . 284
File formats (media drives).............. 207
Filling
Tank capacities.......... eee eee eee 287
For the sake of the environment
Disposing of engine oil................ 226
FOGUING's « « supe ¢ ¢ cause 5s same 7 2 eee a eae 218
LOAKS ice ie x erences = 6 caenene a 6 aueuioe we axons 6 eae 222
Forward gear
refer to Gears... . eee eee eee 97
Free text search
Media... .... eee ee eee eee 206
RadiO sys = ¢ seove + © sees ¢ crews ge pew Es 195
also refer to Intelligent search.......... 182
Freeze protection
Coolant... ... 2... eee eee eee 227
Windshield washer system............. 233
Frequency band..........-....--.000-5 193
also refer to Frequency band........... 193
Front center armrest..............02 0005 66
Front passenger’s seat adjustment
REAR « ieiam co nasi 3 onan + wR Ts HeEEE Be RO 65
Front wiper blades
Changing.......... 00. c eee ee eee eee 59
Cleaning... .. cece eee 59
Fuel... 2. eee eee eee 217
AGGItIVES: = ess = ven e = sees os owen ee xe 218
CUFrFeENE CONSUMPTION ¢ & sesso 6 3 ese ao eee 16
Fueldisplay....... 2... cece eee eee eee 12
GaSOliNGs « sees ss ween oe eee ce een es es 217
Reducing fuel consumption............ 102
Tank capacity...........0 ee eee eee eee 287
292
Fueling
Fuel filler door. ....... 0... cece eee eee 218
Fuel filler door emergency release....... 220
Functions on demand...............4.. 175
Functions that require a license.......... 75S
also refer to Functions on demand....... 175
Fuses
ASSIQNMENKS « & senses o 8 mnmors & & mamens @ & inerer 273
Replacing......... 0. cece eee eee eee 272
G
Garage door opener...........0..000 eee 48
Garment hooks ...... 2... 0c e eee eee eee 83
GaSOUME sscwee a 2 evarnes a a omawwes vx amos ow vase 2 217
Additives... 0.0.0... eee e cece eee eee 218
GasOliNe MIXtURE cnn « : seam ct same & 2 Hew 217
GAWR
refer to Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) . 287
GOSTSics + nayss = = pees = yeu se eeUR GE ROUSE 97
Glossary of tire and loading terminology... 238
Glove compartment.............--000-05 83
Valet parking: « < ews + ¢ sees se news oe ees 48
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)........ 287
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)...... 287
GVWR
refer to Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating (GVWR) .............0000.0005 287
H
Handstreess «sss x i souness 6 0 annwine «a auaware x 163
Hands Free: Profiles «3 inisa ao inesow a vow & 163
Head-up display
Adjusting. ........... 0c cee eee eee eee 25
Adjusting the brightness................ 55
Operatings « : vem « x ewe 5 ¢ eee g 7 eee oe 25
Headlight range control................0. §1
H@AdLIQtS: ¢ = xcs ¢ < eees x = Resa cB eS ea 51
Gleanings « 2 svc so wes 2 wea ee res ees 256
Headlight range control................ 51
Washer system.........--00 eee eee eee 58
Washer system (filling washer fluid) .... . 233
Head restraints < seus « s ems s + sates =v egops se 67
Heated rear window...........0 eee eee 93
Heated steering wheel..............000.. 93
Heating...........0.. 00.0. cee 90