ESP AUDI A8 2008 D3 / 2.G Infotainment MMI Operating Manual

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.
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Media drives13
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Loading a CD
– Press the button
page 12, fig. 3. When the
CD changer is ready for loading, the red diodes in the CD
slot will flash.
– Insert the CD (text facing upwards) into the CD slot ,
holding it straight. The CD will automatically be loaded
into the next available position in the CD changer. The
diode light in the corresponding button will stop
flashing.
Loading all CDs
– Press and hold the button for more than 2
seconds.
– Wait until the red diodes in the CD slot flash.
– Insert all six CDs (text facing upwards) one at a time into
the CD slot , holding them straight. The button diodes
for the occupied positions will stop flashing.
Loading a CD in a specific empty position
– Press the button . The button diodes for any
empty positions will begin flashing.
– Press one of the flashing buttons .
– Wait until the diodes in the CD slot flash.
– Insert the CD (text facing upwards) into the CD slot ,
holding it straight.
Loading a CD in a specific occupied position
– Press the button . The diodes in buttons will
be illuminated to indicate which positions are already
loaded with a CD.– Press one of the illuminated buttons . The CD at that
position will then be ejected.
– Remove the CD from the slot .
– Insert the CD that you wish to load (text facing upwards)
into the slot , holding it straight.
If you press the button again while loading all CDs, the
loading process will be stopped.
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.
Changing CDs
– Press one of the illuminated buttons
page 12, fig. 3.
The CD inserted at this position will then be played.
Ejecting CDs
Ejecting a CD
– To eject the CD that is currently playing, press the eject
button
page 12, fig. 3.
– To eject any CD, press the eject button and then one
of the illuminated buttons
page 12, fig. 3.
Ejecting all CDs
– Press and hold the eject button for at least two
seconds. All of the CDs are ejected one after the other.
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Phone pre-installation
Applies to vehicles: with phone pre-installation
Introduction
A mobile phone can be connected to the on-board phone
system and operated via the MMI control console, the
multi-function steering wheel or the speech control
system.
The phone pre-installation is located in the centre armrest. A special
mobile phone adapter is needed in order to connect your mobile
phone to this interface
page 20. Mobile phone adapters are avail-
able from Audi dealers or specialist retailers.
You can operate your mobile phone using the MMI control console

page 87, the multi-function steering wheel*
page 132, the
speech dialogue system*
page 169 or the telephone speech
control system*
page 160. You can also use the talk button *
on the mobile phone adapter to answer and end a call.
When your mobile phone is in the mobile phone adapter, call
signals are sent and received via the external car aerial. This ensures
good transmission quality and reduces radiation emissions in the
interior of the vehicle.
WARNING
•Please note that persons should maintain a minimum distance
of 15 cm from the aerial as prescribed by the certification regula-
tions for mobile high frequency transmission devices.
•Please direct your full attention to the road at all times! As the
driver, you have full responsibility for the safety of the vehicle and
other road users. For this reason, you should only use the func-
tions in a manner that allows you to maintain control of the
vehicle in all situations - accident risk!
•The speech dialogue system*
page 169 and the telephone
speech control system*
page 160 must not be used in cases of
emergency, since the voice changes in stressful situations. This
could result in a failed or delayed telephone connection. Always
dial emergency numbers manually!
Caution
•Always obey the laws regulating the use of telephones in vehi-
cles.
•Always switch off your telephone in areas where using mobile
phones is prohibited.
•Switch off the telephone in all areas where there may be a risk of
explosion. Remember that these areas may not always be
adequately marked. Such places are filling stations, fuel and chem-
ical storage facilities or transport vehicles and other places where
fumes, chemicals (e.g. from leaking propane or fuel vapours in vehi-
cles or buildings) or large quantities of dust particles (e.g. from flour
or wood) could accumulate in the air. This warning also applies to
all other places where you would normally switch off your engine.
Note
•In order to use the telephone functions, your mobile phone must
be compatible with the phone pre-installation in the vehicle, and the
functions must be supported by your service provider.
•For up-to-date information on the phone pre-installation, please
ask an Audi dealer or specialist retailer.


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How to use the controls
You can operate the functions of the MMI system by
pressing and turning the buttons on the MMI control
console.
Fig. 29 Buttons on MMI control console
Function selector buttons
Press one of the function selector buttons to activate the function
shown on the button. For example, simply press the button
to switch the system to the radio mode.
Use the button to call up additional settings for the current
function. Rotary pushbutton
To select a menu option in the MMI display, turn the rotary push-
button in the required direction and then press it.
Control buttons
To activate a function indicated in one of the four corners of the
display, press the corresponding control button for that corner of
the display. For instance, the top right control button corresponds
with the top right corner of the display
fig. 29.
RETURN button
Press the button to cancel an entry that has not yet been
confirmed or to return to the previous menu level.
Arrow buttons
Press the or button to go to the next or go back to the previous
radio station or TV* channel in the list.
Press the button to select the next track of a CD or iPod
5) (if an
iPod is being used). Press the button within the first ten seconds
of a track to go back to the previous track. After the first ten seconds,
you can press this button to go back to the start of the track that is
currently playing.
When in the CD, MP3 or interface mode, press and hold the
button to activate the fast reverse function, or press the button to
activate the fast forward function.
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Speller
Use the speller to enter addresses, a navigation destina-
tion or a telephone number.
Some functions in the directory, telephone* or navigation* mode
require you to enter letters or numbers. In the MMI display the
speller for numbers
fig. 32 or letters
fig. 33 will appear.
While entering the numbers/letters, you can switch from numbers
to letters and vice versa as desired by turning the rotary pushbutton
to 0..9
fig. 33 or A..Z
fig. 32 and then pressing the rotary
pushbutton.
All symbols for entering letters and numbers are explained in the
following table:
TP symbolReception of traffic reports
page 58.
Corners of
display
Indicates the functions that can be
selected.
Use control buttons to select func-
tions. The top right corner of the dis-
play corresponds to the top right
control button.
SubtitlesInforms you of a selected option (e.g.
current radio station).
Function
wheelIs operated by turning and pressing
the rotary pushbutton.
Crossed-out
loudspeaker
symbolCurrent audio source is muted.
Time
Telephone
symbol*Missed calls*
page 91, fig. 85.
LegendSymbol /
MarkingExplanation
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numbers: Entering
phone numbers
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– Confirm the date setting by pressing the rotary push-
button.
Setting the time format
– Turn the rotary pushbutton to Time format and press the
rotary pushbutton.
– Turn the rotary pushbutton to 24h or 12h.
– Press the rotary pushbutton to confirm your adjustment.
Setting the date format
– Turn the rotary pushbutton to Date format and press it.
– To set the date format “Day.Month”, turn the rotary push-
button to DD.MM and press it.
– To set the date format “Month/Day”, turn the rotary push-
button to MM/DD and press it.
Note
If the radio-controlled clock* does not receive a signal for three
days, the time source setting will automatically be changed to the
quartz clock.
Calling up the on-board handbook
The on-board handbook includes the Owner's Manual for
your vehicle and the Operating Manual for the Infotain-
ment / MMI.
Important: The on-board handbook must be loaded into the
CD changer.
– Press the function selector button marked .– Press the control button for Handbook. The on-board
handbook will automatically load in the language that is
set under the option Menu language in the MMI

page 51.
WARNING
Not paying attention to the road traffic can lead to serious acci-
dents and loss of life.
•Only use the on-board handbook when the traffic conditions
allow you to do so safely. You must maintain proper control of your
vehicle at all times. As the driver, you bear the responsibility for
road safety.
Note
Please note that this On-board Handbook is not a substitute for the
printed Owner's Manual.
Restarting the MMI system (Reset)
You can restart the MMI system and restore full normal
operation by pressing a combination of buttons.
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Listening to the radio 60
Last stations
Important: The radio must be set to the FM waveband

page 54.
– Select: Function selector button > function
selector button > Last stations.
Last stations on
The FM station list is divided into Last stations and Station list. The
first five positions in the FM station list are your favourite stations,
i.e. the so-called Last stations
page 54, fig. 45. Your favourite
stations are the stations you have recently listened to the most and
are determined automatically. From the 6th position onwards the
other available FM stations are listed
page 55, fig. 48.
Last stations off
The FM station list is not divided into Last stations and Station list.
All FM stations within reception range are listed.
Note
You can delete the Last stations list if desired
page 61.
Alternative frequency
Important: The radio must be set to the FM waveband

page 54.
– Select: Function selector button > function
selector button > Alt. frequency.
An FM radio station often broadcasts the same programme on
different frequencies. Use this function to achieve optimum recep-
tion quality.Alternative frequency on
The MMI system tunes to the frequency with the best reception
quality. The radio switches from one frequency to another almost
inaudibly.
Alternative frequency off
Even if the reception is poor, the MMI system will not switch to a
frequency of the same station with a better reception quality.
PTY filter
Important: The radio must be set to the FM or DAB wave-
band
page 54.
– Select: Function selector button > function
selector button > PTY filter.
Use this function to filter FM / DAB* stations according to your
personal preferences. You can select more than 20 different criteria.
Activate filter
A tick (
) indicates an active filter option. Only those FM / DAB*
stations in the station list that correspond with the filter(s) will be
displayed. You can delete any individual filter by removing the tick
using the rotary pushbutton.
Deactivate filter
All filters will be switched off and the available FM / DAB* stations
will be listed in the station list. The Deactivate filter option will
appear in grey lettering until you activate a filter.
Note
After PTY filters have been activated, radio stations that do not have
a PTY filter will no longer be displayed.
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Using the telephone 102
Sound focus
•front - to direct the audio output during a telephone call to the
front loudspeakers.
•centre - to direct the audio output during a telephone call to the
front and centre loudspeakers.
Shutdown delay
•Activated (ticked ) - the telephone system remains active for a
period (factory default setting) after you switch off the MMI.
•Deactivated (not ticked) - the telephone system shuts down
when you switch off the MMI. In this case, you can use a twin card
shortly after leaving the vehicle.
Applies to vehicles: with phone pre-installation
Call options
– Press the > buttons on the MMI control
console and select Call options on the MMI.
Automatic redial
•on - to dial a number automatically up to five times if the line is
engaged. Select End call if you want to cancel the automatic redial
function.
•off - a number is not redialled automatically if the line is
engaged.
Auto call answer
•on - an incoming call is answered automatically. It is possible to
decline an incoming call (Ignore) before the auto answer function
responds.
•off - an incoming call is not answered automatically.
Applies to vehicles: with phone pre-installation
Mailbox number
– Press the > buttons on the MMI control
console and select Mailbox number on the MMI.
Enter the mailbox number using the speller and select OK to store it.
To delete the mailbox number, select Del in the speller and confirm
with OK.
Once the number has been stored, you can call the mailbox by
pressing the control button for Memory.
Note
This service must be set up beforehand. For more information,
contact your service provider.
Applies to vehicles: with phone pre-installation
Calling the mailbox
– Select: Function selector button > control button
Memory > Call mailbox.
The mailbox number must be stored first
page 102. This service
must be set up and activated on your mobile network before you
can use it. For more information, contact your service provider.
Applies to vehicles: with phone pre-installation
Memory settings
– Press the > buttons on the MMI control
console and select Memory settings on the MMI.
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Navigation107
MMI componentsMMI control consoleMulti-function steering wheelTelephone handsetVoice control If you would like to find a special destination without entering a
specific town, select Special destination
page 116 from the navi-
gation menu after selecting the country.
Selecting “Select destination on map”
You can also set your destination via the map display.
Once the map for the selection of a destination is displayed, cross-
hairs will appear in the centre of the corresponding town. You can
then specify a new destination by moving the crosshairs vertically
and horizontally
page 109.
Applies to vehicles: with navigation system
Single destination (route without stopover)
For a single destination the country and town must
always be specified. You can specify the destination
further by entering an address or a special destination.
Important: The system must be set to Route without
stopover
page 105.
– If the entry space
page 105, fig. 91 does not appear in
the MMI display, press the function selector button
marked .
– Turn the rotary pushbutton and select Country.– Press the rotary pushbutton. Using the rotary push-
button, you can now select a country from the list and
then copy it into the entry space by pressing the rotary
pushbutton.
– Turn the rotary pushbutton and select To w n / Z I P.
– Press the rotary pushbutton. The speller will appear on
the MMI display
page 43.
– Enter the town or the ZIP code via the speller.
– To complete the entry, turn the rotary pushbutton to
Centre (end entry) and press to confirm, or
– To enter additional data on the navigation destination,
turn the rotary pushbutton to Street, Special destination
in town or Select destination on map and press to
confirm.
– Enter the additional information.
– Start the route guidance by turning the rotary push-
button to Start route guidance and then pressing the
rotary pushbutton. The route criteria and subsequently
the map
page 110 will be shown on the MMI display.
An arrow will appear in the display of the driver informa-
tion system.
To add a house number or intersection after entering the destina-
tion, select the line
fig. 95 and complete your entries.
Note
•If your navigation destination contains special characters such
as the dashes in “Stratford-upon-Avon”, simply switch between the
speller for letters and the speller for numbers
page 43.
Fig. 95 Entering a
house number/inter-
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Navigation111
MMI componentsMMI control consoleMulti-function steering wheelTelephone handsetVoice control You can exit the legend menu by pressing .
Orientation. The map is displayed either facing north or facing
the direction of travel
page 118. If you select the orientation
option in the activated legend menu and press the rotary push-
button, the orientation switches from the direction of travel to
the direction facing north and vice versa. This setting is not
stored.
Scale. Turn the rotary pushbutton clockwise/anti-clockwise to
zoom in or out. You can also change the scale via the activated
legend menu. The setting that was last activated is stored.
Distance to the destination
Estimated time of arrival
Examples of selected map contents
Depiction of motorway exits on a scale of 50 m to 500 m. On a
scale of 750 m to 8 km the exits are displayed as dots.
Location of the vehicle
Destination control button. To switch to entry space

page 105, fig. 91 or the route plan
page 108, fig. 96.
If you use the crosshairs to select map contents, any existing
information on the contents (e.g. address, phone number) will
be displayed. If you select a traffic jam symbol and press the
rotary pushbutton, the corresponding TMC traffic report will be
displayed. On a scale of 1 km upwards, the map contents will
not be displayed.
Display of position coordinates of the crosshairs (longitude and
latitude).
Map position menu. The point on the map selected with the
crosshairs can be set as a destination or stopover, stored in the
directory and called up on the telephone
page 109.
The crosshairs can be moved horizontally and vertically by
turning and pressing the rotary pushbutton. Press the rotary
pushbutton to switch between the horizontal and vertical cross-
hair bars or deactivate this option. Using this option, you can,
for example, select a new destination
page 109.Moving along the route. This function can be used while route
guidance is activated. Turn the rotary pushbutton clock-
wise/anti-clockwise to move the map along the current route.
Altitude display
Note
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page 118?
Applies to vehicles: with navigation system
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Fig. 101 Display when
a lane change is
required
Fig. 102 Display when
a turn-off is required