display AUDI A6 2008 C6 / 3.G Infotainment MMI Operating Manual

Foreword
Thank you for choosing the MMI infotainment system.
Your new Audi is designed with the latest technology, enabling you to control all on-board elec-
tronic systems and other settings via menu displays in the Multi Media Interface, the Audi MMI.
We recommend that you read this Operating Manual carefully so that you quickly become familiar
with all the available functions of the MMI and can take full advantage of them in everyday use.
Please note that this Operating Manual is intended to supplement the information in the Owner's
Manual for your vehicle, so it should only be used in conjunction with the current edition of the
Owner's Manual. These instructions are also included in the electronic Audi On-board Handbook.
Should you have any further questions regarding the MMI in your car, please contact your Audi
dealer.
We wish you safe and enjoyable motoring with your Audi.
AUDI AG










Contents 2
Contents
Notes about this
Operating Manual
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MMI components . . . . . . . .
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Controls and displays at a glance .
MMI: Multi Media Interface . . . . . . .
Notes on traffic safety . . . . . . . . . . .
Cleaning and care . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Media drives. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General notes on CD/DVD
operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CD changer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DVD navigation drive . . . . . . . . . . . .
Audi music interface . . . . . . . . . . . .
Phone pre-installation. . . . . . . . . .
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Bluetooth car telephone kit. . . . .
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Handset for the Bluetooth car
telephone kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cleaning and care . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MMI control console . . .
Basic operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
All MMI menus at a glance . . . . . .
Switching on and off . . . . . . . . . . .
How to use the controls . . . . . . . .
MMI display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting the volume . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting the sound . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting the time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Calling up the on-board handbook
Restarting the MMI system (Reset)
Other settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Listening to the radio. . . . . . . . . .
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Activating radio mode . . . . . . . . . .
Setting the waveband . . . . . . . . . .
Selecting a station from the station
list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tuning to a station . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Scanning stations . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Storing stations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Selecting a stored station . . . . . . .
Moving a stored station . . . . . . . . .
Other settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Playing media. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Activating media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Selecting a CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Selecting a folder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Selecting a track . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fast forward/rewind and
next/previous track . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shuffle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Scanning tracks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pausing and resuming (media
drive) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Naming CDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other settings for CDs in the CD
changer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other settings for Audi music
interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Television . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Activating TV mode . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Selecting a TV channel . . . . . . . . . .
Display in the MMI system . . . . . . .
Selecting TV channels . . . . . . . . . . .
Storing TV channels . . . . . . . . . . . .
Selecting a stored channel . . . . . .
Moving a stored channel . . . . . . . .
Selecting an external AV source . .
Other settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Managing the directory . . . . . . . .
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Opening the directory . . . . . . . . . . .
Making a new directory entry . . . .
Using an entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Editing an entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using the telephone . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Requirements for using the
telephone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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MMI componentsMMI control consoleMulti-function steering wheelTelephone handsetVoice control
Entering the PIN/PUK code . . . . . .
Emergency calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Dialling a telephone number . . . .
Answering and ignoring telephone
calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ending calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Storing a telephone number in the
directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Dialling a stored telephone number
Other settings for the Bluetooth car
telephone kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other settings for the phone pre-
installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Navigation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Activating navigation mode . . . . .
Entering a destination . . . . . . . . . .
Stopping the route guidance . . . .
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Storing a destination . . . . . . . . . . .
Loading a destination . . . . . . . . . .
Other settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Calling up traffic information. .
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Calling up traffic reports (TP memo)
Setting a traffic station . . . . . . . . .
Calling up a traffic message . . . . .
Other settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Multi-function steering
wheel
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Basic operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting the volume . . . . . . . . . . .
Listening to the radio . . . . . . . . . . .
Playing media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Television . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using the telephone . . . . . . . . . . . .
Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Voice control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Telephone handset. . . . . .
Basic operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Switching the handset on and off
Overview of the keypad . . . . . . . . .
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using the telephone . . . . . . . . . . .
Placing calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Speed and one-touch dialling . . . .
Answering and ignoring telephone
calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Emergency calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ending calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Options during a call . . . . . . . . . . . .
Answering and replacing further
calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Menus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
“Last calls” menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
“Phone book” menu . . . . . . . . . . . . .
“ Text messages” menu . . . . . . . . . .
“Settings” menu (handset) . . . . . . .
Vo i c e c o n t r o l . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Telephone speech control
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Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Basic operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Name tags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Speech recognition for some
export markets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Storing names in the phone book*
Selecting a name from the phone
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Deleting a name from the phone
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Speech dialogue system . . . . . . .
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Basic operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Name tags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Listening to the radio . . . . . . . . . . . .
Playing an audio CD . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Overview 8
Fig. 1 MMI controls and displays










Overview9
MMI componentsMMI control consoleMulti-function steering wheelTelephone handsetVoice control
Overview
Controls and displays at a glance
The various controls of the MMI are arranged centrally
and are easily accessible.
Multi-function steering wheel* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Driver information system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MMI display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CD changer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ON/OFF button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MMI control console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Note
•Please note that only the MMI and its components are described
in this operating manual. For more information about your vehicle's
equipment and features, please refer to your Owner's Manual.
•The arrangement of the MMI switches and controls on right-
hand drive models* may be slightly different from the layout shown
in
page 8, fig. 1. However, the symbols used to identify the
controls are the same.
MMI: Multi Media Interface
The Audi Multi Media Interface (MMI) combines different
communication and entertainment systems in your Audi.
With your MMI you can listen to the radio or CDs, watch television*
and even connect portable players*1). The navigation system*
guides you directly to your destination. You can also follow your
individual route plan with up to three stopovers. Information about traffic conditions is taken into account when calculating your route.
Of course, you can use many your mobile phone's* functions in
conjunction with the MMI. Alternatively, a handset is available for
the integrated Bluetooth car telephone kit*. In addition, the MMI
combines various driver assistance systems of your vehicle.
You can access the comprehensive infotainment system in several
ways. On the one hand, you can reach all functions via the MMI
control console with its intuitive and standardised operation
concept. On the other hand, you can access frequently used MMI
functions via the multi-function steering wheel or the speech
dialogue system.
Notes on traffic safety
You should only perform important functions, e.g. enter a naviga-
tion destination, while the vehicle is stationary. Please always bear
in mind: Be prepared to stop operating the system in the interest of
your safety and that of other road users.
WARNING
•Today's driving conditions require your full attention. As the
driver, you have full responsibility for the safety of the vehicle and
other road users. For this reason, only operate the MMI when the
traffic conditions allow you to do so safely and when you can
maintain proper control of your vehicle - risk of injury.
•The volume of the audio sources (radio, CD player, etc.) should
only be set at a level which enables you to hear distant police and
emergency vehicles clearly - failure to do so could result in an acci-
dent.
•Please heed laws regulating the use of telephones in vehicles.
1)Still under development at the time of printing.
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MMI componentsMMI control consoleMulti-function steering wheelTelephone handsetVoice control
Media drives
General notes on CD/DVD operation
These general notes apply to audio CDs and navigation
DVDs.
Requirements for good sound reproduction
Please note the following in order to ensure perfect high-quality
sound reproduction and avoid damage to media drives:
•Do not use damaged or scratched CDs or DVDs .
•Do not use single CDs (diameter 8 cm / 3 inches) .
•Do not use non-circular CDs (shape CDs) .
•Do not use labels .
•Do not use protective rings .
•Do not use dirty CDs or DVDs.
•Do not use a CD cover or a stabiliser.
•Always store unused CDs/DVDs in a suitable CD case and do not
expose them to direct sunlight.
Cleaning media drives, CDs and DVDs
Never use a CD player cleaning disc to clean the media drives.Clean CDs and DVDs with a soft, lint-free cloth. Wipe the disc in a
straight line from the centre outwards. If necessary, dirt can be
removed with a commercially available CD cleaner or with isopropyl
alcohol. Please never use petrol, paint thinner or record cleaner, as
these can damage CDs and DVDs.
Use of laser equipment
Laser devices are divided into the safety classes 1 to 4, as specified
by DIN IEC 76 (CO) 6/ VDE 0837. The audio devices used on your
vehicle are classified as safety class 1. Lasers used in devices that
fall into this category are very weak and well screened, so there is
no danger if used correctly.
Read errors
If the display indicates a read error, any of the following causes are
possible:
Note
•Under certain circumstances audio CDs that are copy-protected
or CDs that do not comply with the standard audio format cannot be
Fig. 2 CDs that should
not be used.
AA
AB
AC
AD
AE
ProblemRemedy
CD/DVD is dirty.Clean the CD/DVD.
CD/DVD is scratched.Replace the CD/DVD with a
scratch-free CD/DVD.
CD/DVD was inserted upside
down.Insert the CD/DVD with the text
facing upwards.
Condensation has formed on
the CD/DVD.Wait until the CD/DVD is dry.
A mechanical malfunction has
occurred on the media drive.Contact an Audi dealer or quali-
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played. CDs that comply with the standard audio format have the
label “Compact Disc Digital Audio”.
•At extremely high or low outside temperatures, it is possible that
the playback of a CD/DVD will not function temporarily. A thermostat
switch is installed to protect the CD/DVD and the reading laser.
•Never remove the device cover. The device has no components
that can be serviced by the owner.
CD changer
Introduction
Eject button
CD slot
button
Position buttons with integrated diodes
The CD changer is located in the centre console. You can load
standard audio CDs or MP3/WMA CDs into the CD changer. The MMI
is used for playing CDs
page 63.
MP3/ WMA files must meet the following specifications:In the case of MP3 files with variable bit rate the display of elapsed
playing time may deviate from the actual figure.
Please note that music files are copyright-protected.
Note
•Please observe the notes for handling CDs
page 11.
•The CD changer does not support playlists and DRM-protected
files.
•In view of the variety of CD-Rs and CD-RWs and the difference in
memory capacities, the quality of this function may vary in the case
of some memory media.
Loading CDs
Do not use any force when inserting a CD into the drive. The
CD will be drawn into the slot automatically.
Fig. 3 CD changer
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A3LOAD
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MP3 filesWMA files
FormatMPEG-1 Layer 2 and 3
MPEG-2 Layer 2 and 3Version 7, 8 and 9
StandardISO 9660 Level 1 and 2
File systemJoliet (single session and multisession)
Bit rates32 to 320 kbit/s and variable bit rate
Number of
files and
directoriesMax. 255 files per directory, max. 255 directories;
in total not more than 512 files and directories
per medium
ID3 tags/
WMA tagsVersion 1, 1.1, 2.2, 2.3
and 2.4,
max. 30 charactersVersion 7, 8 and 9,
max. 30 characters
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After it has been ejected, the CD will automatically be pulled back
into the CD changer after about 30 seconds if it is not removed from
the CD slot.
Note
Please observe the notes for handling CDs
page 11.
DVD navigation drive
Applies to vehicles: with navigation system
Introduction
Eject button
DVD slot
Depending on the equipment fitted on the vehicle the DVD drive
may be located in the side compartment on the left of the luggage
compartment or underneath the floor panel of the luggage
compartment.
You cannot use the Navigation functions if you have not inserted a
navigation DVD in the DVD drive. TMC traffic messages will then not
be displayed.
Note
You can obtain navigation DVDs from your Audi dealer. Your Audi
dealer will also be able to provide information on updates which are
available for the DVDs.
Applies to vehicles: with navigation system
Loading a navigation DVD
Do not use any force when inserting the navigation DVD
into the drive. The DVD will be drawn into the slot auto-
matically.
– Make sure that no navigation DVD is already loaded in
the drive
page 14.
– Insert the navigation DVD into the drive
fig. 4, keeping
it level (printed side facing upwards).
After the navigation DVD has been loaded, the display will show
“Navigation is being initialised”. You can use the function as soon
as the message disappears.
If the message “Please check navigation DVD” appears in the MMI
display, the Navigation function cannot be used.
Note
Please observe the notes on handling navigation DVDs
page 11.
Applies to vehicles: with navigation system
Ejecting a navigation DVD
– Press the eject button
fig. 4. The navigation DVD
will then be ejected.
Fig. 4 DVD player for
navigation system
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MMI componentsMMI control consoleMulti-function steering wheelTelephone handsetVoice control
Disconnecting the iPod connector
– Release the connector by pressing both knobs

page 16, fig. 9.
– Carefully pull the connector out of the iPod .
When it is connected, the iPod can be put away in the storage bay

page 15, fig. 5.
The iPod battery is charged via the adapter cable when the iPod is
connected to the Audi music interface and the ignition is switched
on.
The following iPods can be connected to the iPod adapter cable:
•iPod Mini (versions 1.3.0, 1.4.0 and 1.4.1)
•iPod nano 1G - First Generation (versions 1.1, 1.1.1 and 1.3)
•iPod 5G - Fifth Generation Video (version 1.1.2)
•iPod 4G - Fourth Generation (version 3.1.1)
Other versions cannot be used with the iPod adapter cable. You can
connect these devices as portable players using the optional
adapter cable with 3.5 mm jack plug*
page 18.
Any problems with the iPod will also affect the operation of the MMI.
In this case, please reset your iPod (see operating instructions)
The following iPod control functions are not supported by the MMI:
•Star rating for music tracks
•Jump to a specific place in a track
•Add tracks to the “on-the-go” playlist
•Display the “compilations” folder. Similarly, tracks marked “part
of a compilation” are not included in the artist list if the compilation
function was activated in the iPod.
Note
•For more information on operating the iPod via the MMI, please
refer to the sections starting on
page 63.
•Please refer to the iPod operating instructions for important
information on how to use your iPod.
•We recommend that you update the iPod software to the latest
status.
•Your Audi dealership will be able to provide the latest informa-
tion on the Audi music interface.
Applies to vehicles: with Audi music interface and USB/mini USB adapter cable - under
development at the time of printing
Connecting a portable player via a USB/mini
USB adapter cable
Different USB memory devices can be connected to the
Audi music interface via a USB/mini USB adapter cable.
When connected, the memory devices can be put away in the
storage bay
page 15, fig. 5.
The Audi music interface supports USB memory devices belonging
to the “USB Device Subclass 1, 2 and 6”. The manufacturer will
provide you with information on the “USB Device Subclass” of a USB
memory device.
The following USB memory devices are supported:
•USB sticks
•Single card readers
•Multiple card readers (first card slot used)
•USB MP3 players that do not require special driver software
•External USB flash memory
•External USB hard drives (HDD) - 1", 1.8", 2.5" drives with a max.
starting/continuous current of 800 mA
For information on how to operate the USB memory device via the
MMI, please refer to sections starting on
page 63.
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Please note that music files are copyright-protected.
Note
•You can shorten the process of scanning for music files on the
connected USB memory device by creating a central folder for
music files and playlists and positioning it as the first item (alpha-
betically) on the memory device.
•Do not use USB extension cables or adapters as these impair the
functionality.
•The Audi music interface does not support DRM-protected files.
•In view of the variety of USB memory devices and the difference
in memory capacities, the functionality may be restricted in the case
of some memory devices.
•For up-to-date information please see the internet, e.g.
“www.audi.com”.
•An iPod shuffle cannot be used with the USB/mini USB adapter
cable.
Applies to vehicles: with Audi music interface and 3.5 mm jack plug/adapter cable - under
development at the time of printing
Connecting a portable player via an adapter
cable (with 3.5 mm jack plug)
You can connect your portable player (e.g. MP3 player) to
the Audi music interface using the adapter cable with
3.5 mm jack plug.
– Connect the 3.5 mm jack plug to the earphone connec-
tion of your portable player. The audio source is then
played through the sound system of your vehicle.
If the Audi music interface is already selected as the source

page 63, fig. 54, you may hear some brief interference (a noise
often occurring on home stereo systems) when you connect or
disconnect the 3.5 mm jack plug. To avoid this interference, you can
either activate the mute function
page 45 or another audio
source (radio
page 54, CD
page 63) before connecting and
disconnecting the portable player.
Note
We recommend setting the output level of the portable player to
about 70 percent of maximum. You can adjust the volume level (for
instance to match the radio volume) via the Input level function

page 70.
MP3 filesWMA files
FormatMPEG-1, MPEG-2
MPEG-2.5Version 7, 8 and 9
StandardISO 9660 Level 1 and 2
File systemFAT16, FAT32
File namesDisplay of file names may be restricted by MMI
screen.
Bit rates8 to 320 kbit/s and vari-
able bit rate64 to 320 kbit/s and vari-
able bit rate
No. of filesMax. 500 files per directory
(function restricted with more than 500 files)
Structure of
foldersMax. 7 subfolders
PlaylistsMax. 119 playlists, no more than 1000 entries per
playlist
Playlist
formatsM3U, PLS, B4S
ID3 tags/
WMA tagsVersion 1, 1.1, 2.2, 2.3
and 2.4,
max. 30 charactersVersion 7, 8 and 9,
max. 30 characters