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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.
A1128
A2128
A342
A412
A540
A641
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Handset for the Bluetooth car telephone kit33
MMI componentsMMI control consoleMulti-function steering wheelTelephone handsetVoice control
Charging the battery
– Place the handset into the carrier. The battery is charged
in the handset.
Changing the battery
– Switch off the handset page 140.
– Release the latch page 32, fig. 24.
– Lift the cover.
– Remove the old battery fig. 25.
– Insert the new battery with the contacts facing down
(Audi symbol facing upwards). Note the installation
instructions on the battery.
– Place the notches of the cover into the lower section of
the handset and press the cover back into place.
Charging the battery
The battery level indicator page 142, fig. 126 shows the power
level of the battery. If all of the segments (vertical bars) are shown,
the battery is fully charged. The battery level indicator flashes while
the battery is being charged.A new battery only reaches its full capacity if it is fully charged and
discharged several times.
Changing the battery
Batteries have a limited service life. When the operating time of the
battery has considerably reduced, it is time to replace the battery.
WARNING
•Batteries can cause injuries and property damage.
−Keep battery contacts away from conducting materials such
as jewellery or keys.
−Do not heat the battery, as this can cause chemical
substances to be released. Note the symbols on the battery.
−Do not dismantle the battery. This could cause a battery
short-circuit or the release of chemical substances.
−Keep the battery away from naked flames to prevent explo-
sion.
•The handset and battery should not be exposed to extremely
hot or cold environments.
•Always keep the battery out of the reach of children.
Caution
•Prevent the battery from coming into contact with liquids.
•Do not expose the handset or battery to strong sunlight.
•Do not drop the handset or battery.
For the sake of the environment
Batteries contain toxic substances. They must be disposed of appro-
priately and must not be discarded with ordinary household waste.
Fig. 25 Changing the
battery
WARNING (continued)
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Navigation 104
Navigation
Applies to vehicles: with navigation system
Introduction
Let the “Global Positioning System” (GPS) guide you to
your destination.
Wasting time studying confusing maps and tediously planning
routes are things of the past! Now you can simply enter your desired
destination into the navigation system, and the route guidance will
guide you directly to it. You can also set up to three stopovers on the
way to your destination.
The route guidance will be transmitted in the form of spoken cues
that will inform you in good time of any necessary turns, stops etc.
In which language would you like to hear the route guidance? You
can select any of the following languages: German, English, French,
Italian, Portuguese, Spanish or Dutch. You can have the last route
guidance cue repeated by pressing the right-side thumbwheel on
the multi-function steering wheelpage 137.
A detailed route map is displayed on the MMI screen page 110.
You can also receive information on your route via the driver infor-
mation system page 111.
If you do not want to follow a certain route guidance cue, no
problem! The navigation system will re-calculate the route from the
current location of the vehicle. In addition, if the dynamic navigation
function is activated, the navigation system will even take into
account traffic reports so that you can reach your destination even
faster.
If the vehicle is located in a place that cannot be identified by the
software (e.g. car park), a speech cue will inform you of this.
WARNING
•Today's driving conditions require the full attention of drivers.
Please see page 9, “Notes on traffic safety”.
•Pay attention to traffic rules when driving.
•The route calculated by the navigation system is a recommen-
dation of how best to reach a destination. Pay attention to traffic
lights, no stopping signs, lane change restrictions, one-way
streets, etc.
Caution
•Should the navigation directions contradict the current traffic
regulations, you must always follow the traffic regulations.
•The volume 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 accident.
Note
•Snow or other obstructions on the GPS aerial or interference
caused by trees or large buildings could affect the reception of the
satellite signals and make positioning difficult. GPS reception and
vehicle positioning can also be adversely affected by deactivation or
a malfunction of several satellites.
•Street and town names can change, therefore the names stored
on the DVD can in some cases be different from the names that have
since been changed.
•The navigation DVDs can only be purchased from Audi dealers.
They can also provide you with information on the most recently
updated navigation DVDs.
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Navigation 112
After you have entered a destination or a route and have started the
route guidance, the navigation information is displayed in the driver
information system. If you select another function (e.g. radio) using
the multi-function steering wheel, the navigation will briefly be
replaced by the function selected page 128.
Distance to turn-off
Estimated time of arrival
Total distance to destination/next stopover
Name of motorway, major road or street you are driving on. An
arrow in front of the street name indicates that you are
supposed to turn into the street.
Arrow indicating a turn-off. A necessary lane change before the
turn is also displayed.
Bar graph. If an arrow is displayed, a bar graph will also appear.
The fewer bars are displayed, the shorter the distance to the
turn-off point.
WARNING
The route calculated by the navigation system is a recommenda-
tion of how best to reach a destination. Pay attention to traffic
lights, no stopping signs, lane change restrictions, one-way
streets, etc.
Note
An exclamation mark “!” in front of the street name indicates that
the navigation DVD does not contain all the information on this
street or street section. Pay attention to traffic rules such as one-way
streets or pedestrian zones.
Storing a destination
Applies to vehicles: with navigation system
In the directory (single destination)
A single destination can either be stored as a new entry or
added to an existing entry.
Important: You must have entered a single destination
page 107.
Storing a destination as a new entry
– Press the Memory control button.
– Turn the rotary pushbutton to Store in directory and
press to confirm.
– Turn the rotary pushbutton and select New entry.
– Press the rotary pushbutton. An entry space will now
appear fig. 103.
– Turn the rotary pushbutton to Surname and press the
rotary pushbutton. The speller will appear on the MMI
display page 43.
– Enter the surname using the speller.
A1
A2
A3
A4
A5
A6
Fig. 103 Address card
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Telephone speech control system 160
Telephone speech control system
Applies to vehicles: with telephone speech control system
Introduction
You can use speech commands to operate various func-
tions of the telephone.
Functions
The speech control and hands-free system together enable you to
operate the on-board phone system very conveniently. The speech
control system recognises commands and digits spoken by
different people.
The speech control system allows you to do the following:
•Store name tags page 164
•Enter and dial a telephone number page 163
Traffic reports are not announced during a running dialogue. The
dialogue will be ended immediately when an incoming phone call is
received.
Unrecognised speech commands
The system acknowledges your commands with a tone signal. If the
system does not recognise a speech command, it will answer with
failed attempt the system will answer with
dialogue will be ended.
How to help the system understand you
•Speak clearly in a normal volume. Speak louder if you are driving
fast.
•Speak in a normal tone without long pauses.
•Avoid speaking when the system is saying a cue.
•Close doors, windows and sun roof* to reduce background
noise. Make sure that passengers are not talking when you say a
command.
•Keep the air outlets of the air distribution system pointed away
from the microphone, which is fitted in the vicinity of the front inte-
rior lights.
•The system should only be operated by the driver, since the
hands-free microphone is directed towards the driver.
Should the system say
the status of the speech control system:
•Is the MMI active and the ignition on?
•Does a Bluetooth connection exist between the mobile phone
and the on-board phone system (car telephone kit* or phone pre-
installation*)?
•Is the mobile phone inserted in the mobile phone adapter*25)?
•Is the mobile phone switched on and the PIN entered?
•Are the phone book entries being loaded from the mobile phone
into the on-board phone system (car telephone kit* page 29 or
phone pre-installation* page 23)?
WARNING
•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 control system must not be used in cases of emer-
gency, since the voice changes in stressful situations. This could
result in a failed or delayed telephone connection. Always dial
emergency numbers manually!
25)Applies to phone pre-installation.
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Speech dialogue system169
MMI componentsMMI control consoleMulti-function steering wheelTelephone handsetVoice control
Speech dialogue system
Applies to vehicles: with multi-function steering wheel and speech dialogue system
Introduction
You can operate many functions of the MMI quickly and
easily with the speech dialogue system.
Using the speech dialogue system you can conveniently switch
between the various modes, e.g. from radio to CD mode. You can
also access various functions on the radio, the CD changer, the tele-
phone* or the directory by saying commands or calling up previ-
ously stored name tags page 172. In addition, you can select navi-
gation* destinations and have the system guide you to them, call up
the map display and change the map scale page 178.
If you do not know a command, no problem! If the speech dialogue
system is activated, simply say HELP. The system will transmit the
commands you can currently say or will help you with a cue
page 171.
The speech dialogue system recognises commands and spoken
numbers regardless of the speaker.
How to help the system understand you
•Speak clearly in a normal volume. Speak louder if you are driving
fast.
•Speak in a normal tone without long pauses.
•Avoid talking while the speech dialogue system is giving a cue.
•Close doors, windows and sun roof* to reduce background
noise. Make sure that passengers are not talking when you say a
command.
•Keep the air outlets of the air distribution system pointed away
from the microphone, which is fitted in the vicinity of the front inte-
rior lights.
•The system should only be operated by the driver, since the
hands-free microphone is directed towards the driver.Unrecognised speech commands
The system acknowledges your commands with a tone signal. If the
system does not recognise a speech command, it will answer with
failed attempt the system will answer with
dialogue will be ended.
WARNING
•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 control system must not be used in cases of emer-
gency, since the voice changes in stressful situations. This could
result in a failed or delayed telephone connection. Always dial
emergency numbers manually!
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