audio AUDI A4 2021 Owner´s Manual

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Table of contents


All wheel drive (quattro).............. 112
Electronic Stabilization Control......... 113
Trailer towing.................... 115
Driving with atrailer................. 115
Assist systems................... 117
Assist systems................... 117
General information. . 117
Surrounding area detection............ 118
Driving information.............. L241
Speed warning systeM.........-.00 00 121
Camera-based traffic sign recognition... 121
Traffic light information.............. 123
Lap tel ws = = sees 5 5 ses 2 2 eee ge ee 124
Integrated Toll Module............... 125
Driver assistance................. 127
Cruise control system............20-- 127
Efficiency assist....... 0.00... 128
Audi adaptive cruise control........... 130
Traffiejaim assists: « ¢ sas s o aerey & 2 sores x 138
Distance warning ...... 2.00... .00000. 140
Audi active lane assist/lane departure
WARNING: = = wey = o eee 2 o wees 2 Rae & 2 BS 141
Audi pre sense... ...... cee eee eee 143
Side assist... 0.0.6... cece eee eee 147
EXit Warnitig ces s = ewes 5 & eee § o eee es 148
Parking and maneuvering....... 150
TNtROGUetiON « = sew ce sees 5 2 eee : x ewer 150
Parkirigiaid plus o seswies «5 acinwse ow enanave a & ox 150
Rearview camera and peripheral cameras. 152
Rear cross-traffic assist.............0. 156
Assisted
parking............ 0 eee eee 157
Park assist... 0.0... ccc eee ee 159
Infotainment system............ 162
Telephone..................-0-005 162
Introduction................ 0000-0 162
S@tUP -cusy 9 sous & ¥ Sew Yo eR Es ewe 162
Using the Audi phone box............. 164
Using the telephone.................. 166
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MOSSAQESicies «i sanswis 6 v sete + 0 oxime 4 9 aie 170
Troubleshooting............--.000005 172
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General information................- 173
Audi connect Infotainment............ 173
Using a Wi-Fi hotspot................ 174
Audi connect Infotainment services..... 174
Functions on demand................ 175
Audi connect vehicle control services.... 175
Settings............. 0.0.00 002 eee 176
TRGUBIESHOOLING sass ¢ scm s 3 Hae 5 tee 177
Emergency call................... 178
Overview... 12.0... eee eee eee 178
Emergenicy'call « css s sees 6 s gems © + eeu 178
Online roadside assistance............ 179
NaViGGationtc: « « meus « & seu sc poms + «oe 181
Opening navigation............0..005 181
myAudi navigation...............000. 181
Entering a destination................ 182
Stopping route guidance.............. 185
Map... .. see cece eee eee 185
Alternative routes.............2-.00. 187
Additional functions................. 187
Satellite map.......... 2.0... ee eee 188
Mapupdaté-: « 2cas ss ees 9 ¢ eews vs pee 189
Traffic incidents’. = vce se eeu ve exon ewe 190
SETEIIGS sseneie oo smeneie © oxemenene © sitadame @ © etnznis 191
RAGUIG:: « cas 2 = seus « s pomp o 6 com 2 ¢ ce 193
General information................. 193
Radio functions................00005 194
Online radio's: ss sees ss eees ye epee se ee 197
Options and settings.............0005 198
Troubleshooting..............--000-5 199
PRE wei. as aoscen oo sauweme 3 & coset 3 v wens 201
Generalinformation................. 201
Bluetooth audio player............... 201
Amazon Alexa... 0.000 s eee bee eee ees 202
Multimedia connections.............. 202
Playing media. ........ 2. cece eee eee 203
Options and settings................. 207
Supported media and file formats...... 207
Troubleshooting..............--.0005 209
Audi smartphone interface...... 210
Setup... 2... eee eee eee 210
Troubleshooting.............---.00-5 211

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Fig. 16 Center display: frequently used symbols in the sta-
tus 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.

There is a data connection. The bar indi-
cates the signal strength of the data con-
nection. No data is being transmitted now.
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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.

A user is selected. If a question mark ap-
pears in the symbol my, 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.

NO) The audio source is muted.

Privacy settings are enabled. The additional
symbol indicates which privacy settings are
currently activated > page 278.
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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Tap here to display parking spaces at the destination.

Fig. 17 Center display: notification center
Notifications can be displayed in the center dis-
play. After a specified time, they will be hidden
and a corresponding symbol will appear in the
status bar © > page 20, fig. 15. In the notifica-
tion center, you can view these notifications ®
> fig. 17, apply quick settings @, and operate
functions @).
Using the notification center
> To open the notification center, pull the status
bar downward, or
> Press the =] button on the status bar.
> To turn quick settings on or off, press the re-
spective symbol @).
> 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
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 &@, or
> Applies to MMI: Select on the home screen:
SETTINGS > Notifications.
> Select and confirm which notifications should
be displayed.

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Global functions

Global functions
Additional function
buttons



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Fig. 22 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. 21 upward or
downward, or turn the On/Off knob > fig. 22 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 d the On/Off knob to the left/right.
Fast forward/rewind
> Press and hold the l press the On/Off knob to the left or right until
the desired playback position is reached.
Quick access steering wheel button
Depending on vehicle equipment, the button @)
may provide quick access to various functions.
> & button, see > page 93.
You can program the >K button with various func-
tions.
> To bring up the function that is currently set,
press the * 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 voice operation on or off
«€ button @, see > page 26.
Using the telephone functions
button @, see > page 168.


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.

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Opening and closing

Tone when locking)
You can select if an audio signal sounds when
locking the vehicle.
Open with convenience key
Applies to: vehicles with convenience key
You can deactivate the feature for unlocking us-
ing the sensor > page 38.
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Fig. 23 Driver's door: central locking switch
> To lock or unlock the vehicle, press the f or B
button > /\.
When locking the vehicle with the central locking
switch,
the following applies:
— The doors and the luggage compartment lid
cannot be opened from the outside for security
reasons, for example, to reduce the risk of un-
authorized entry while stopped at a light.
— The LED in the central locking switch turns on
when all doors are closed and locked.
— You can open the doors individually from the in-
side by pulling the door handle one time. To
open the rear doors individually, you must pull
the door handle twice.
— In the event of a crash with airbag deployment,
the doors unlock automatically to allow access
to the vehicle.

Z\ WARNING
— Observe the safety precautions > page 33.
— The central locking button works when the
ignition is switched off.


)_ This function is not available in all countries.

— The central locking switch is inoperative
when the vehicle is locked from the outside.
|-3} Driver's door: malfunction! Shift to P before
leaving vehicle. See owner's manual

There is a malfunction in the driver's door. Secure
the vehicle before exiting by selecting the “P” se-
lector lever position. Drive immediately to an au-
thorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service
Facility to have the malfunction repaired.
3} Central locking: malfunction! See owner's
manual
There is a central locking malfunction. If the
doors cannot lock, you can emergency lock the
doors > page 36. Drive to an authorized Audi
dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility immedi-
ately to have the malfunction corrected.
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Opening and closing

Mechanically unlocking and locking the
doors
If the central locking fails, you must unlock or
lock the doors separately.


Fig. 24 Driver's door: door lock cylinder
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Fig. 25 Door: mechanically locking
Unlocking or locking the driver's door with
the mechanical key
> Remove the mechanical key > page 37.
> To unlock the driver's door, turn the mechanical
key to the unlock position in the direction of ar-
row @) > fig. 24.
> Pull the door handle to open the driver's door.
> To lock the driver's door, select the "P" position
and turn the mechanical key once to the close
position @=> /\.
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Locking the front passenger's door and rear
doors using the mechanical key
The mechanical lock is located on the edge of the
doors (@) or in the latch opening @) > fig. 25. It is
only visible when the door is open.
>» Remove the mechanical key > page 37.
> If necessary, remove the cap from the opening
> fig. 25.
> Insert the mechanical key into the slot on the
inside and turn it all the way to the right (right
door) or Left (left door).
> If necessary, install the cap in the opening and
close the door.
Once the front passenger’s door or rear doors
close, it will no longer be possible to open them
from the outside. The front doors can be opened
from the inside by pulling the door handle one
time. The rear doors can be unlocked from the in-
side by pulling the door handle one time and
then opened by pulling the door handle again. If
the child safety lock in one of the rear doors is ac-
tivated, you must first pull the door handle from
the inside. Then you can open the door from the
outside.

Z\ WARNING
Observe the safety precautions > page 33.
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Applies to: vehicles with anti-theft alarm system

If the anti-theft alarm system detects a vehicle
break-in, audio and visual warning signals are
triggered. The anti-theft alarm system is switch-
ed on or off when locking or unlocking your vehi-
cle. If the alarm is triggered, it will shut off auto-
matically after a certain amount of time.
Switching the alarm off manually
> To switch the alarm off, press the G button on
the vehicle key or switch the ignition on.
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the anti-
theft alarm system may have the following fea-
tures:

Opening and closing

button in the luggage compartment lid. The ve-
hicle key must not be more than approximately
4 feet (1.5 m) away from the luggage compart-
ment and it must not be inside the vehicle. If
you press the f* button, then the vehicle will
lock.
Storing the luggage compartment lid
opening position
Applies
to: allroad
The position must be at a certain height or higher
to store.
> Bring the luggage compartment lid into the de-
sired open position. If you want to move the
luggage compartment lid to a lower position,
move it slowly in small increments; otherwise,
the luggage compartment lid will close auto-
matically.
> Press and hold the <3 button in the luggage
compartment lid for at least four seconds to
store the new opening position. A visual and
audio signal will follow.
> To set a higher open position, wait at least five
seconds and then carefully press the luggage
compartment lid upward.
> Press and hold the <3 button again for at least
four seconds to store the desired opening posi-
tion.
The automatic opening or closing will stop if:
— You press the < button or press the handle in
the luggage compartment lid again Or
— If something blocks the luggage compartment
lid or makes it difficult for the lid to move.
If you press the the luggage compartment lid again, the luggage
compartment lid will open again.

ZX WARNING
Observe the safety precautions > page 40.

@ Tips
The luggage compartment lid can be operat-
ed manually if the vehicle battery is low. It is

)) The closing function applies to vehicles that also have au-
tomatic luggage compartment lid operation.
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necessary to use more force when doing this.
Move the lid slowly to reduce the amount of
force needed.
Opening and closing the luggage
compartment lid with foot motion (kicking
movement)
Applies to: vehicles with sensor-controlled luggage compart-
ment lid

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Fig. 32 Vehicle rear: foot motion (example)
The luggage compartment lid can be opened and
closed automatically 1) > A\ in General informa-
tion on page 40.
Requirements: you must be carrying your conven-
ience key* with you. The ignition must be switch-
ed off. You must be standing at the center behind
the luggage compartment lid.
> Move your foot back and forth under the bump-
er one time > fig. 32. Do not touch the bumper.
Make sure you have firm footing. The luggage
compartment lid will open or close ) once the
system detects the movement. The automatic
opening or closing will be canceled if you re-
peat one of the movements described.

ZA WARNING
Observe the safety precautions > page 40.
Gi) Tips
The luggage compartment lid will only open
or close )) if you perform the movement as
described. This prevents the luggage com-
partment lid from opening or closing due to
similar movements )), such as when you walk

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