radio AUDI A8 2017 Owner's Manual
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Rear Seat Entertainment
Restarting the RSE
(reset)
Applies to: ve hicles w ith Rear Seat Ente rta inment
F ig. 207 Button combination to restart th e system
... Press and hold the control knob (D , the upper
right control button @and the
righ t!MENUI
button ® c:::> fig. 207 at the same time for a
brief moment and then release the buttons .
@ Tips
The MMI and RSE use some components at
the same time. Because of this, Audi recom
mends restarting both systems.
Display settings
Applies to: vehicles with Rear Seat Enterta inment
... Se lect: I MENU I button > Display control button.
Turning off the display
The display switches off.
The active aud io/video source does not pause
when yo u switch the RSE display off . You can still
change the stat ion or track for the selected au
dio/video source using the arrow buttons.
Switching display on
Press any button on the MMI control panel.
Display brightness
You can adjust the display brightness by turning
the control knob .
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Parental control
Applies to: ve hicles with Rear Seat Entertainment
Selected RSE functions can be restricted or deac
tivated in the MMI.
... Select: I MEN u I fu nction button > Setup MMI
control button > Rear Seat Entertainment.
System
When the function is switched On, the RSE is en
abled for use. When the function is switched
Off,
the RSE is switched off and the RSE control panel
i s locked.
Vehicle speakers
Audio output
through the vehicle speakers in the
rear can be set to
Vehicle speakers or Head
phones only.
Operation
You can set whether all of the RSE functions (All)
or the Volume only can be adjusted through the
RSE.
Navigation destinations*
You can Apply the navigation destination auto
matically for active route guidance in the MMI or
Confirm the navigation dest ination before trans
ferring to the MMI.
Other settings
App lies to: vehicles with Rear Seat Enterta inment
.,. Select: the I MENU I button> Setup RSE control
button.
Factory default settings
You can reset the following functions to the fac
tory default settings:
- Sound settings
- Radio
- Media settings
-Jukebox
- Navigation settings*
You can select the desired functions individually
or all at once with the option
Select all entries.
Select and confirm Yes . .,,.
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The route is calculated based on various route cri
teria. To set the criteria, you must first plan a
destination and then display the route in the RSE
display using the
Display route function. When
you transfer a planned destination to the MMI
using the
Send destination to the driver func
tion, the cr iteria are transferred automat ically.
A planned destination is shown in the RSE display
in white and active route guidance is marked in
blue.
Displaying a route
The planned destination and the distance to the
destination/arrival time are displayed on the
map. The route is calculated based on the current
vehicle location and can be updated.
To display active route guidance on the map, se
lect the
Destination control button > Exit route
display.
Send destination to the driver
To start route guidance for a planned route, the
destination must be transferred to the MMI. If
the
Destinations are set to Confirm in the Setup
MMI menu q page 196, the destination must be
confirmed before transferring to the MMI.
(i) Tips
-The display of navigation functions is
synchronized to both RSE displays.
- Refer to the notes in the chapter
About
Audi connect
q page 162.
- The content, scope and providers of offered
Audi connect services may vary.
- The navigation functions match those in the
MMI to a large extent. For more informa
tion, refer to
q page 165.
- The functions for the online Street View
9page 159 can also be used in the RSE
while driving.
- If
On request is selected for the data con
nection in the
Data connection menu
qpage 161, receiving data packets, such as
l) Applies to veh icles w ith A udi connect
Rear Seat Entertainment
weather information, must be confirmed in
the MMI.
Accessing traffic information
Applies to: vehicles with Rear Seat Entertainment and naviga·
tion system
.. Select: the I MENU I button > Info.
- Opening a detailed view of traffic information :
select and confirm the traffic information from
the list.
-Opening the next traffic report: select and
confirm
Show next report .
(D Tips
For more information on accessing traffic in·
formation, refer to
9 page 175.
Accessing Audi connect services
Applies to: vehicles with Rear Seat Entertainment, navigation
system and Audi connect
Requirement: the requirements for Audi connect
services must be met
9page 157.
.. Select: the I MENU I button > Audi connect > the
desired Audi connect service .
-For example, display weather information : se
lect and confirm
Weather. Se lect and confirm
the desired search area:
In immediate vicinity/
In vicinity of destination or stopover or In new
city .
Enter a location and confirm the input
with
OK.
(D Tips
- Refer to the notes in the chapter About
Audi connect
q page 162.
- Additional information about accessing Audi
connect services can be found under
9page 157.
Entertainment systems
Listening to the radio
Applies to: vehicles with Rear Seat Enterta inment
.. Select: the I RADIO I button.
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Rear Seat Entertainment
The radio functions match those in the MMI. For
more information on the Radio menu, refer to
c::>page 177.
You can store a separate presets list in the RSE
that may contain up to SO stations from all fre
quency bands. You can a lso display the station
name for the selected radio stat ion or change the
station sorting separately in both RSE disp lays.
Playing media
A pp lies to: ve hicles w ith Rea r Seat E nte rtainment
.,. Select : I MEDIAi button .
The media functions match those in the MMI to a
large extent. For more information on the Media
menu, refer to
c::> page 189.
Possible sources are:
(D Jukebox
@ SD card reader
® DVD drive
@ DVD changer*
® Audi music interface (such as iPod, USB or ex
ternal audio/video input)
Different functions are available depending on
the active source and the medium inserted.
(D Tips
- The Album browser function is not available
in the RSE .
- The copy and delete process cannot be
started simultaneous ly when accessing the
Jukebox from both systems at the same
time.
Video playback information
Playback combinations
A pp lies to: ve hicles w ith Rea r Seat E nte rtainment
When se lecting the same video source, both
sound and picture w ill play through both RSE dis
plays.
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If different video sou rces are started on both RSE
displays, only certain picture/sound playback
combinations are poss ible and they depend on
the selected video sources.
Complete output format (sound and video
image) on both RSE displays
Se lect a video DVD as the first video source in the
DVD drive and then the following source:
- DVD changer*
- Aud i music interface with AV adapter cable*/
iPod adapter cab le plus*
Playing only sound on the second RSE
display
There is only sound output for the second v ideo
source if you:
- Start a video DVD in the DVD drive as the first
source and sele ct a video file from the Jukebox
or the SD card as the second source.
- Sta rt a video file from the Juke box as the first
source, and select a video file from the SD card
or from the Aud i music interface using an AV
adapter cable* /USB adap ter cable" /iPod adapt
er cable plus * as the second sou rce and vice
versa .
- Start a video DVD/video fi le in the DVD chang
er * as the first source, and select a video file
from the Jukebox, SD card or from the Audi mu
sic interface using an AV adapter cable*/USB
adapter cable*/iPod adapter cable plus* as the
second source.
No picture/sound playback on the second
RSE display
If a video file from the Jukebox, from an SD card
or from the Audi music interface w ith the USB
adapter cable* is already play ing o n one RSE dis
play, playback of a video DVD in the DVD drive on
the other RSE display is not possible.
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System settings
Voice recognition volume: you ca n adjust the vol
ume of the announcements by t urning the con
trol knob.
Individual speech training (onl y when the ve hi
cle is s tat io nary): yo u ca n ada pt the voice recog
n ition system to yo ur voice or pro nunciat io n in
or der to im prove the system's ability to reco gnize
your speech. Individua l train ing is comprised of
40 speech e ntries that cons ist of commands and
sequences of numbers . Yo u can delete t he p ro
g ra m med voice tra ining using
Reset speech
training .
Delete all name tags :
all of the name tags that
you have stored (spoke n na mes) a re deleted .
Display brightness
You can a djust the Infotainment display bright
ness by t urning the co ntro l knob .
Factory settings
Yo u can r ese t t he followi ng func tion s to t he fa c
t ory defa ult settin gs:
- Sound settings
- Radio
- Media settings
- Jukebox
- Directory*
- Telephone *
- Bluetooth *
- Navigation settings*
- Navigation and online memory *
- Voice recognition system
You can se lect the des ired functions individua lly
or all at once with the
Select all entries option.
Select an d confirm
Restore factory default set
tings .
If you reset the Jukebox to facto ry setti ngs, all of
the music/video files are deleted and the
Media
settings
are reset.
System update
T he MMI softwa re, s uch a s the navig ation d ata*,
ca n be updated by DV D, USB or S D card usin g t he
system update feature .
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Fo r more info rmation abou t the System update ,
visit www.audiusa.com/bluetooth or contact an
a uth orize d Aud i dea le r or authorized Aud i Serv ice
Facility.
Data encryption
Yo u can prote ct your pe rsonal dat a, su ch as con
tac ts in the dire ctory, destina tions in navigation*
and name tags with a persona l passwor d. If the
u nit is rep lace d, you can on ly t ransfe r yo ur per
sona l data to t he new MMI unit using your pass
w ord . T he default passwo rd "M MI3G" is valid un
ti l yo u assig n a perso nal passwo rd .
Version information
Info rmation on the software ve rsion of the MMI
and t he nav igation database * is displayed.
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whenever the ignition is switched on.
A WARNING
- If the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF light does
not go out when an adult is sitting on the
front passenger seat after taking the steps described above, make sure the adult is
properly seated and restrained at one of the
rear seating positions.
- Have the airbag system inspected by your
Audi dealer before transporting anyone on
the front passenger seat.
{D) Tips
If the weight-sensing mat in the front passen
ger seat detects an empty seat, the front air
bag on the passenger side will be turned off,
and the
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF light will
stay on.
Repair, care and disposal of the airbags
Parts of the airbag system are installed at many
different places on your Audi. Installing, remov
ing, servicing or repairing a part in an area of the
vehicle can damage a part of an airbag system
and prevent that system from working properly in a collision .
There are some important things you have to
know to make sure that the effectiveness of the
system will not be impaired and that discarded
components do not cause injury or pollute the
environment.
A WARNING
Improper care, servicing and repair proce
dures can increase the risk of personal injury
and death by preventing an airbag from de
ploying when needed or deploying an airbag
unexpectedly:
- Never cover, obstruct, or change the steer
ing wheel horn pad or airbag cover or the in
strument panel or modify them in any way.
- Never attach any objects such as cup holders
or telephone mountings to the surfaces cov
ering the airbag units.
Airbag system
-For cleaning the horn pad or instrument
panel, use only a soft, dry cloth or one mois
tened with plain water. Solvents or cleaners
could damage the airbag cover or change
the stiffness or strength of the material so
that the airbag cannot deploy and protect properly.
- Never repair, adjust, or change any parts of
the airbag system.
-All work on the steering wheel, instrument panel, front seats or electrical system (in
cluding the installation of audio equipment,
cellular telephones and CB radios, etc.) must be performed by a qualified technician
who has the training and special equipment
necessary.
- For any work on the airbag system, we
strongly recommend that you see your au
thorized Audi dealer or qualified workshop.
- Never modify the front bumper or parts of
the vehicle body.
- Always make sure that the side airbag can
inflate without interference:
- Never install seat covers or replacement
upholstery over the front seatbacks that
have not been specifically approved by
Audi.
- Never use additional seat cushions that
cover the areas where the side airbags in
flate.
- Damage to the original seat covers or to
the seam in the area of the side airbag
module must always be repaired immedi
ately by an authorized Audi dealer.
- The airbag system can be activated only
once. After an airbag has inflated, it must
be replaced by an authorized Audi dealer or
qualified technician who has the technical
information, training and special equipment
necessary.
- The airbag system can be deployed only
once. After an airbag has been deployed, it
must be replaced with new replacement
parts designed and approved especially for
your Audi model version. Replacement of complete airbag systems or airbag components must be performed by qualified work-
shops only. Make sure that any airbag
Ill-
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able to provide you with more in
formation .
® Mud and snow capability
"M/5" or "M+S" indicates the tire
has properties making it suitable
to drive in mud or snow .
& indi
cates a winter tire .
@Composition of the tire cord
and materials
The number of plies indicates the
number of rubberized fabric lay
ers in the tire. In general: the
more layers, the more weight a
tire can carry . Tire manufacturers
must also specify the materials
used in the tire. These inc lude
steel, nylon, polyester and other
materials.
@ Maximum permitted load
This number indicates the max i
mum load in kilograms and
pounds that the tire can carry.
@ Uniform tire quality grade
standards for treadwear,
traction and temperature resistance
Tread wear, traction and temper
ature ranges ¢
page 300.
0 @ Running direction
"' -~ The arrows indicate the running
-~ direction of unidirectional tires . ...
Wheels
You must always follow the speci
fied runn ing d irect ion
¢ page 319 .
@ Maximum permitted
inflation pressure
This number indicates the maxi
mum pressure to which a tire can
be inflated unde r normal operat
ing condit ions.
Glossary of tire and loading
terminology
Accessory weight
means the comb ined weigh t (in
excess of those standard items
which may be replaced) of auto
matic transm ission, power steer
ing , power brakes, power win
dows, power seats, radio, and
heater, to the extent that these
items are available as facto ry-in
stalled equipment (whether in
stalled or not) .
Aspect ratio
means the ratio of the heigh t to
the width of the tire in percent .
Numbers of 55 or lowe r indicate a
low sidewa ll for improved steer
ing response and better overall
handling on dry pavement. .,.
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equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pressure tell
tale when one or more of your tires is significant ly under-inflated. Accordingly, when the low tire
pressure telltale illuminates, you should stop and
check your tires as soon as possible, and inflate
them to the proper pressure. Driving on a signifi
cantly under-inflated tire causes the tire to over
heat and can lead to tire failure. Under-inflation
also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life,
and may affect the vehicle's handling and stop
ping ability.
Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for
proper tire maintenance, and it is the driver's re
sponsibility to maintain correct tire pressure,
even if under-inflation has not reached the level
to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pres
sure telltale.
Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS
malfunction indicator to indicate when the sys
tem is not operating properly. The TPMS mal
function indicator is combined with the low tire
pressure telltale. When the system detects a
malfunction, the telltale will flash for approxi
mately one minute and then remain continuously
illuminated. This sequence will continue upon
subsequent vehicle start-ups as long as the mal
function exists .
When the malfunction indicator is illuminated,
the system may not be able to detect or signal
low tire pressure as intended. TPMS malfunctions
may occur for a variety of reasons, including the
installation of replacement or alternate tires or
wheels on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS
from functioning properly. Always check the
TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or
more tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure
that the replacement or alternate tires and
wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function
properly.
Wheels
Description
App lies to : 58 plus
The tire pressure monitoring system monitors
the pressure in the four tires when driving .
The system uses sensors that measure the tem
perature and pressure in the tires. The data is
sent from these sensors to the control module by
radio frequency.
The Tire Pressure Monitoring System shows the current pressures and temperatures of the tires
in the Infotainment system
o page 304. It also
compares the current tire pressures with the
stored tire pressures and gives a warning in the
driver information system if the tire pressure is
different from what is stored
o page 304.
The system does not detect if the stored tire
pressures match the recommended tire pres
sures.
- Every time the tire pressures change, for exam-
ple when the load in the vehicle changes,
- after replacing a tire, or
- if wheels with new wheel sensors are used,
you must store the tire pressures again
opage 305.
A WARNING
--The tire pressure monitoring system assists
the driver in monitoring tire pressures. The
driver is responsible for having the tires in
flated to the correct pressure.
- Do not change the tire pressure when the
temperature of the tire is high. This could
result in serious damage to the tire and
even cause the tire to burst, increasing the
risk of an accident.
- A tire with low pressure flexes more. This
heats the tire up too much. This could cause
the tread to separate and even cause the
tire to burst, increasing the risk of an acci
dent.
- The Tire Pressure Monitoring System does
not warn you of damage or defects in the
tire construction that could cause the tire to
burst, for example. Inspect your tires regu
larly.
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3
Starter diagnosis, DC/DC converter (with
Start/Stop system)
4 DC/DC converter (with Start/Stop system)
5 Image processing
6
Right headl ight (headlights with adaptive
light)
7 ESC control module
8
Sound actuator, AEM contro l modu le/
crankcase housing heater
9 Adapt ive cru ise control
10 Transmission control module
11 Climate control system sensors
Fuse panel © (brown)
No . Equipment
1 Electromechanical parking brake
2 Suspension control system sensor
3 Rear Infotainment system control panel
4 Smart mod ule (tank)
5 Front climate control system controls
6 Rear climate control system control panel
7 Networking gateway
8 Refrigerator
9 Special functions interface
10 Cell phone adapter, Bluetooth handset
11 AEM control module
12 Selector lever
13 Interior lighting
14 Rear exter ior light ing
15 Fue l pump
16 Electromechan ica l parking brake
Fuse panel @ (black)
No . Equipment
1 Luggage compa
rtment lid movement-acti-
vated opening
2 Luggage compartment sockets
3 Rea r socket
4 Front cigarette lighter
5 adaptive air suspension
6 1 lS V socket
Fuses and bulbs
Fuse panel @ (black)
7 Electromechanical parking brake
8 Rear seat heating
9 Rear exterior lighting
10 Rear climate control blower
Rear sun shade, closing aid, luggage com-
11 partment lid lock, convenience key, fuel
filler door
12 L uggage compartment lid control module
Fuse panel © (red)
No. Equipment
1 Rear seat adjustment buttons
3 Left rear seat (pneumatic)
s Trailer hitch control module
6 Left rear seat
7 R ight rear seat
8 Trailer hitch control module
9 Tra ile r hitch control module
10 Right rear seat (pneumatic)
Fuse panel® (brown)
No. Equipment
1
Start/Stop system, radio receiver/sound
amplifier
2 Sound amplifier
3
Start/Stop system, Rear Seat Entertain-
ment, radio receiver/sound amplifier
s
Automat ic dimming interior rearview mir-
r or (for Start-Stop system)
6 DVD changer (glove compartment)
7 TV tuner
8 Infotainment system control panel/drives
9 Instrument cluster, analog clock
10 Infotainment system display
11 Radio receiver
12
Rearview camera, peripheral cameras
(parking system)
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General
This chapter is intended for trained emergency
crews and working personnel who have the nec
essary tools and equipment to perform these
ope rations.
Starting by pushing or
towing
CD Note
Veh icles with an automatic transmission can
not be started by pushing or towing.
Starting with jumper
cables
If necessary, the engine can be started by con
necting it to the battery of another vehicle.
If the engine shou ld fail to start because of a dis
charged or weak battery, the battery can be con
nected to the battery of
another vehicle, using a
pair of jumpe r cables to start the engine.
Jumper cables
Use only jumper cables of suffic iently large cross
section
to carry the starter current safely. Refer
to the manufacturer's specifications.
Use only jumper cables with
insulated term inal
clamps which are dis tinct ly marked:
plus (+) cable in most cases colored re d
minus( -) cable
in most cases colored black.
A WARNING
Batteries contain electricity, acid, and gas.
Any of these can cause very serious or fatal in
jury. Follow the instructions below for safe
handling of your vehicle's battery.
- Always shield your eyes and avo id leaning
over the battery whenever poss ible.
- A dead battery can freeze at temperatures
around 32 °F (0 °C). If the vehicle battery is
frozen, you must thaw it before connecting
the jump start cab les. If you do not, this in-
Emergency situations
creases the risk of an explosion and chemi
cal burns. After jump starting the vehicle,
drive to an authorized Aud i dealer or author
ized Audi Service Facility immediately to
have the vehicle battery checked.
- Do not allow battery ac id to contact eyes or
skin . Flush any contacted area with water
immed iately.
- Improper use of a booster battery to start a
veh icle may cause an explosion .
- Veh icle batteries generate explosive gases.
Keep sparks, flame and lighted cigarettes
away from batter ies.
- Do not try to jump start any vehicle with a
low acid level in the battery .
- The voltage of the booster battery must also
have a 12-Volt rat ing. The capacity (Ah) of
the booster battery should not be lower
than that of the discharged battery. Use of
batter ies of different voltage or substantial
ly different "Ah" rating may cause an exp lo
sion and personal injury.
- Never charge a frozen battery. Gas trapped
in the ice may cause an explosion.
- Never charge or use a battery that has been
frozen . T he battery case may have be weak
ened.
- Use of batteries of different voltage or sub
stantially different capacity (Ah) rating may
cause an exp losion and injury . The capacity
(Ah) of the booster battery should not be
lower than that of the discharged battery.
- Before you check anything in the engine
compartment, always read and heed all
WARNINGS
qpage 271.
CD Note
-App lying a higher voltage booster battery
wi ll ca use expensive damage to sensitive
electronic components, such as control
units, relays, radio, etc.
- There must be no electrical contact between
the vehicles as otherwise current could al
ready start to flow as soon as the positive
(+) terminals are connected.
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This will help ensure that vehicle function, per
formance and safety are not impaired¢& .
Attempting to work on e lectronic components
and the so ftware used with them can cause ma l
f u nctions. Because of the way electronic compo
nents are inte rconnected with each other, such
malfunct ions can also have an adve rse affect on
other systems that are not directly involved . This
means that you risk both a substantia l reduction
in the operationa l safety of your veh icle and an
in creased wea r of ve hicle parts¢ .&,.
Author iz ed Audi dealers w ill perform this work in
a profess ional and competent manner or, in spe
cial cases, refer you to a professional company
that spec ializes in such modifications .
A WARNING
Improper repairs and mod ificat ions can
change the way veh icle systems work and
cause damage to the veh icle and ser ious per
sonal injury.
([) Note
If emerg ency r epairs must be pe rformed else
where, have the vehicle examined by an au
t hori zed A udi d ealer as soon as possib le.
Declaration of
Compliance, Telecom munication or Electronic
Systems
Radio Frequency Devices and Radiocommunica
tion Equipment User Manual Notice .
The manufacturer is not respo nsible for any radio
or TV inte rferen ce caused by unauthor ized modi
fications to this equipment .
Devices
The follow ing devices each comp ly w ith FCC Part
15. 19, FCC 15.2 1 and RS S-Gen Issue
1:
- Adaptive cruise control
o -Audi s ide ass ist co ....
~ - Cell phone pac kage
N 8 -Convenience key
0 :c -Electron ic immobilizer '
- Head phones
- Homelink u niversa l remo te cont rol
- Remote cont rol key
- S8 plus : tire pressure monitoring system
FCC Part 15 .19
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Ope ration is subject to the follow ing two
condit ions:
(1) This device may not ca use ha rmf ul interfer
ence, and
(2) this devi ce must accep t any inte rference re
ceived, incl uding interference that may cause un
desired ope ration.
FCC Part 15.21
CAU TION:
Changes or mod ificat io ns not express ly app roved
by the pa rty responsible fo r compliance could
vo id the user's a uth o rit y to ope rate the equ ip
ment.
RSS-Gen Issue 1
Operat io n is subject to the following two cond i
t ions:
(1) this device may not cause inte rference, and
(2) this device must accep t any inte rference, in
cluding interference that may cause undes ired
operation of the dev ice .
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