language AUDI A6 2020 User Guide

Media

Play
The selected track or all tracks in the folder will
be displayed.
Language!)
You can set the language manually. The language
and audio format options depend on the video
DVD.
Subtitles»)
You can manually select subtitles for playback.
The languages available depend on the DVD.
Aspect ratio
The Auto aspect ratio setting is recommended. If
you press on an aspect ratio, you will see a pre-
view of the setting on the screen. Press OK to ap-
ply the selected aspect ratio.
The following table gives an overview of the as-
pect ratios. The possible aspect ratios depend on
the source or video file being played.


Aspect ra- |Description
tio
Auto The MMI detects the picture for-
mat of the source and displays the
image in the optimal ratio.
4:3, The image is fixed in the corre-
16:9, sponding ratio. Select one of these
Cinema options if the image is distorted or
a section of the image is cut off or
blurry when Auto is selected.
Zoom The image is enlarged to fill the en-
tire display.
Original The image is displayed in the ratio
of the source format. Select this
option if the image is distorted or a
section of the image is cut off or
blurry when Auto is selected.


)) Depending on the DVD, this may not be possible during
playback.
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Settings
Accessing settings
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
MEDIA > ©.
Online additional data
Requirement: the MMI must be connected to the
Internet > page 177.
If available, various information about the track
currently playing (such as the cover) will be load-
ed from the Internet when this function is
switched on.
DVD playback parental control*
Playback of video DVDs can be restricted based
on age restrictions using parental control.
Displaying the parental control menu
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
MEDIA > © > DVD playback parental control.
> Enter the PIN for parental control. The PIN set
at the factory is 1234.
> Press OK.
Switching the rating level on and off
Requirement: the parental control menu must be
displayed.
> Select: Set rating level > select a rating level
(for example, level 5) > *T, or:
> To remove all restrictions, select Off.
Eight different protection levels can be set for
parental control. If you set the parental control
level at Level 5, all DVDs from levels 1-5 can be
played. Video DVDs with a higher level will not
play.
Changing the PIN
Requirement: the parental control menu must be
displayed.
> Select: Change PIN > enter a new PIN for pa-
rental control > OK.
> Repeat the entry and press OK.

— The media sources do not support the Win-
dows Media Audio 9 Voice format.
— For compressing MP3 files, AUDI AG 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
Troubleshooting
The information that follows lists some trouble-
shooting options. They depend on the equip-
not always display, depending on the sys-
tem language.
— The manufacturer of the storage device can
provide information about its “USB Device
Subclass”.
— Some MTP player functions are not support-
ed, such as rating music tracks and video
playback.
ment.

Problem Solution

Audi music interface/Bluetooth
audio player: the mobile device is
not supported.
Read the instructions in the chapter > page 212, Multimedia
connections/> page 210, 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/iPhone.
The Bluetooth audio player function is switched on. Switch this
function off > page 224 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 MTP 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 AG recommends using the integrated media player on your
Bluetooth device (such as a smartphone).

Online media: connection failed
between the MMI and the myAudi
app.
To establish a connection to the MMI, the MMI connection switch
must be switched on in the myAudi app status screen.

Online media: no playback of on-
line media.
Check if a suitable data plan has been purchased.

Wi-Fi hotspot: your Wi-Fi device is
disconnected from the Wi-Fi hot-
spot.

Make sure the network optimization functions are switched off in
the Wi-Fi settings or in the network settings for your Wi-Fi de-
vice. For additional information, refer to the user guide for your
Wi-Fi device.

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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 212 using a USB adapter
=> page 212, fig. 147, 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 OQ.
> 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.

CG) Note
Read the information about Audi connect, and
be sure to note the connectivity costs section
=> page 177.
G@) 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 cell 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
countries.
— Wireless CarPlay* is only possible in vehicles
without a navigation system if the following
requirement is met: the embedded SIM card
for the vehicle must be logged into the mo-
bile phone network > page 177. Make sure
the function > page 174, Turn on car phone
or data module is switched on.
— If the connected smartphone has voice con-
trol, you can operate your smartphone using
the external voice recognition system
=> page 28.
— 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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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:
— Set date and time automatically
— Date format
— Use 24h time format
— Automatic time zone
— Time zone
— Automatic daylight saving time
— Manual daylight saving time
CERT Taal lat ae ay
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
SETTINGS > General > Measurement units.
Possible settings:
— Speed
— Distance
— Temperature
— Pressure
— Consumption (engine)
— Volume
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.
Keyboard
See > page 24.
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.
Announcements and tones
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
SETTINGS > Announcements & tone.
Possible settings:
— Volume of announcements
— 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.
G@) Tips
The volume is automatically adjusted to a pre-
set level when the MMI is switched on.


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Index

License plate bracket................... 295
Lifting points (vehicle jack).............. 276
Light/rain sensor
Headlights...............00 02.2 e ee eee 49
Intermittent mode (windshield wipers).... 55
Lighting
Exterior’: 2 20s + ses ¢ 2 seuu ¢ » Nee e Fes 49
EMCOVION sszows 2 2 soso a 2 serves oon Maes aH HERE 52
LIQHES s sons vo somems wo eames oo come eo ame OB 49
Listening to music
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Loa & sss 3 wesw @ oman oe emo ae ee ew 299
Locking and unlocking
By remote control..............-00 eee 37
Using the lock cylinder..............00. 35
With the convenience key............... 37
Low beam headlights.................04. 49
Luggage compartment................5. 81
Cargo floor’. sis ¢ « asain + 3 mwen 3 0 veewin oo ae 86
Cover (power) .... 00... cece eee eee eee 83
Increasing the size..............-00 0 eee 83
Valet parkinGis « aces « 2 ewes 2 x ane © 2 gems ¥ 46
also refer to Luggage compartment...... 81
Luggage compartment lid................ 43
Closing button. ................000000. 40
General information ............e00e005 38
Mechanically unlocking...............-. 42
Opening and closing.................-. 39
Opening and closing with foot motion..... 41
Opening from the inside in an emergency... 43
Power opening and closing.............. 40
Lumbar support........... 0.0 0c eee eae 61
M
Maintenance’. « ssciais 2 6 avcaie + 6 sess © 4 aneve © 293
Maintenance intervals.................. 244
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)........ 231
Manual shifting’. « « sexs +e sees ye aes ee ee 97
Map
Changing the scale wis. so caw se ewes ov ove 190
Display. ...... eee eee eee 192
Operating’: « ses = s goam & & wows & i eee oye 191
Setting the destination................ 190
MAP
refer to Message Access Profile......... 171
MapiprevieWesscrs s+ csmuens 2 0 eases a a somes v 6 oseee 189
306
Online

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Supported formats..............00005 219
Media
cemter inn «6 wissen 0 osname « oxeeas « sees a 214
Memory card
SD card reader (MMI)...........--.... 209
Supported types and formats........... 219
MEMONy fUACHION wea ss nee s yates a x geoee 6 8 68
Menu language
refer to Setting the language........... 223
Message Access Profile...............0- 171
MESSAGESizs 5 & sews & § ees Fe SG FE Se ee 171
Mild hybrid drive system.............00- 100
Mirror COMPASS... . 1... ee eee eee ee 58
Mirrors
Adjusting exterior mirrors............... 53
DIMMs 2 sco oo sess & o ees © oy me © oe 54
VENIEYAMKOR. « cancace & eoneon 9 91 testes & 0! eEtenens 55
MMI
refer to Multi Media Interface........... 20
Mobile device
referto Telephone.................005 164
Mobile phone network
Connection settings...............04. 175
Mountain passes’: = sews s = seus << ees se oe 105
MOUTEaINTOSdSins « ¢ wens ¢ e rere x tees Bee 105
Multifunction steering wheel
BUttONS's = « san + & saws + women a = ween a = 13, 29
OPenrabtings, « = sess «a wince. & meena « # emer WH 6 13
Programming buttons.................- 29
Voice recognition system............... 27
Multi Media Interface................055 20
MenustandisymDolls « wicca x ewes so wae « © 21
Operating...............02.00.000. 18, 21
Switching the displays on or off.......... 20
Muting (mute) ................0..00000. 29
myAudi... 2... eee eee 30
Automatic logitts: « « sews + ¢ sees ye eee ees 30
myAudi navigation................. 185, 189

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LED cscs oa comune we mae 6 w eemae W sean we x 38
Replacing the battery...............0-. 38
Unlocking and locking...............005 37
also refer to Vehicle key................ 36
Removing the caps (wheel bolts)......... 275
REPSINS mews = 4 wees = awe 5 2 dee © & eee Soo 293
Repeat's « sven ¢ 5 eam gs eee oe eee s Hee 215
Replacement key............ eee e ee eee 36
Replacement parts...............000005 295
Replacing fuses.............0..0e eee 284
Reporting Safety Defects................ 295
Rewinding (media files)................. 213
Rim S es seas © 2 seneus ¥ seasons ¥ amsesne go eee oo 260
Cleaning. .... 2... cece eee eee eee 268
Road CARIOn wnnzese + a xesne « o ssnone © svettonnie « ste 109
Roof
refer to Panoramic glass roof............ 45
Roof load. ...... 2.2.0... e eee eee eee eee 299
ROO FRAG cise «: sneuens oo mises ow cance © atten 8 oe 86
also refer to Roof rack..........-...0-4. 86
Route guidance
StOPPING swe = seis ¢ = reese & ¥ Hers a See 190
also refer to Navigation............... 185
Running direction (tires)..............-. 277
S
Safety beltSias x » cavers ae save 2 2 mewn 4» Rouen 2 ¢ 65
Cleaning.......... 0. eee eee eee 269
Locking... 2.66... cece eee eee eee eee 77
Securing child safety seats.............. 76
Satellite map wave « ¢ wees 2 ¢ eee 7 o ewe oe 195
Saving fuel
Energy'CONnsSUMer sevice ss sone + waar @ 2 wees & 17
Recuperation..... 02... eee ee eee eee 16
Screen
refer to Touch display...............--. 18
Screwdriver .......... 0.0 cece eee eee 272
SDicard reader'(MMI), cess.» ecarene ao ravage a 0 wie 209
Searchiarea (POD isis ss isvcweue wi anwesue so 0 saesiwe « 188
Search
function
refer to Free text search............... 217
Seat heating. ...... 0... cece eee eee 90
Seats
Adjusting the front seats................ 61
GlOANING « & ecews « © sets & e eeees ce ewe Ge re 269
Folding: « « aesise < v ccm ie wo axeweve x ¥ oecnave wo omer 83

Front passenger’s seat adjustment....... 63
Head restraints. ........ 0.0.0 c cece eee 64
Massage function............ eee eens 61
Memory function « «cee < ccc ee owren os ooeve 68
Resetting the position.................. 62
Storing aseat profile................... 68
Seat ventilation 90
Selecting a source (media).............. 213
Selector lever... . 0... ccc eee eee ee eee eee 95
Self-learning navigation
refer to Personal route assistance....... 193
Sensors
COVEraGe ALES cecsecs 5 ¢ says 5 = Haws & & eae 5 119
LOGAGIONS bess. = sseses a ween wo seeenes © w oxeeEES « 120
Service interval display...............0. 244
Setting measurement units.............. 223
S@ttiniGS:: « : seas 2 = eueee 7 ¢ eee ¢ e oem te oe 223
Announcements and tones............. 223
Bluetooth .... 2... cece eee eee 224
Date and times. ; » sees ss eee ev owes ees 223
LANGUAGE sevens 6s ssswn 6 @ senses aw sxaNee @ & sta 223
Measurement units...............2... 223
Média’: « s aeus 5 2 eee sv eee oe eee sp ee 218
Navigationtves + & sisse + 2 mean s nase 3 wane 198
Radio... 2... ee eee eee 207
SOUNG sss < = seavay 3 Saiwe 7 5 HORE TS BEE EF: 223
GYSTCINS: = s sxc wan @ 2 aime 8 o mee oo ee 223
TIME ZONE... eee eee 223
Wi-Fi hotspot..............02--00 eee 181
Setting the language................... 223
Setting thetime........ 2.0... ee eee eee 223
Shade
Rear window/rear doors...........-.... 55
Shift paddles............ 2... cee eee eee 97
Ship
carrier... 2.0... ee eee eee eee 109
Shortcut
refer to Shortcuts........-.. eee eee eee 23
Shortcuts. ... 02... eee eee eee eee 23
Shuffle... 0.0... eee eee eee 215
also refer to Shuffle............00 eee 215
Side assist... 2.0.2... eee eee eee 150
Cleaning the sensors...............--. 267
SIM/Card exes ¢ ¢ seem ¢ § eres & ¥ pews se ce 178
SiriusXM alert notifications.............. 204
Sliding/tilting sunroof
refer to Panoramic glass roof............ 4S
SiMart favorites: = ccc. zs sen 5 se een os sees 204