AUDI A8 2020 Owners Manual
Manufacturer: AUDI, Model Year: 2020, Model line: A8, Model: AUDI A8 2020Pages: 360, PDF Size: 95.38 MB
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Symbol/Description Description
0 Off Switching between off/playlist/track: press @).
®@ O Playlist The tracks in the current playlist will repeat continuously in a loop.
© Tracks The current track will repeat continuously in a loop.
KY/>I Selecting the previous/next track (or station/chapter): press Kl or
@ Di.
Jumping to the beginning of a track: press on K after the first ten
seconds of play time.
® PAI Start or stop playback
@ >¢ Shuffle een is switched on, all files in the playlist will play in
@ List The playlist @ is displayed.
Playback position You can adjust the playback position using the knob.
@® Info section Display of Track, Artist and Album.
DVD functions
Applies to: vehicles with DVD video
Requirement: the vehicle must be stationary and
a DVD must be playing.
The following functions are available in the play-
back view:
— Display the DVD main menu: press on the up-
per display. Press DVD menu.
— Using the DVD main menu: press the desired
function.
— Switching to the media functions: press on the
upper display. Select: *1 > select a chapter, or
start the movie in the DVD main menu and
press on the upper display.
— Adjusting the aspect ratio: press on the upper
display. Select: Aspect ratio > an aspect ratio >
OK > table on page 260.
@ Tips
— Not all functions are available in every
source and on every touch display.
— Applies to: MMI: To select the previous or
next track, drag your finger to the left or
right in the playback view in the center of
the display.
Opening the search
Applies to: vehicles with free text search
You can search in all active sources, for example
for tracks and video files.
Opening the search
Requirement: the selected source must support
the search function. The media center
= page 256 is displayed.
> Press Search.
Entries that contain the entered search term are
listed
in the results list. Each result is marked
with the symbol for a category in the media cen-
ter > page 256.
You can search for the following categories:
— Artists
— Albums
— Tracks
— Genres
— Videos
G) Tips
Only files in the active source will be
searched.
Options and settings
Context-dependent functions and settings may
be available depending on the selected source,
the connected mobile device, and the connection
type.
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Requirement: the playback view must be dis-
played @ > page 258, fig. 176.
> Press More, or
Requirement: a list (for example, a playlist @)
=> page 258, fig. 176) must be displayed.
> Press and hold an element until the Options
menu is displayed.
Play more like this
The track currently playing is quickly analyzed for
features such as artist, genres, mood, and beat,
and a smart playlist with similar tracks will be
shown.
More from this album
Based on the track that is currently playing, an in-
telligent playlist with other tracks from this al-
bum will be displayed.
More from this artist
Based on the track that is currently playing, an in-
telligent playlist with other tracks from this ar-
tist will be displayed. The system will search for
artists in the source that is currently playing.
More from this genre
Based on the track that currently playing, an in-
telligent playlist with other tracks from this
genre will be displayed.
Save as a shortcut
See > page 23, Shortcuts.
Play
The selected track or all tracks in the folder will
be displayed.
Play on Audi tablet
Applies to: Vehicles with Audi tablet
Playback occurs on the respective Audi tablet.
Language”)
You can set the language manually. The language
and audio format options depend on the video
DVD.
D Depending on the DVD, this may not be possible during
playback.
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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.
Accessing settings
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
MEDIA > ©.
Online additional data
Requirement: the MMI must be connected to the
Internet > page 216.
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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) > ~—, 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.
DVD changer in repeat mode*
Applies to: vehicles with DVD changer
— One disk: a CD/DVD that is playing )) repeats
when the end is reached.
— All disks: when an audio CD finishes playing,
the DVD changer switches to the next occupied
DVD slot and starts playback automatically.
@ Tips
— Not all video DVDs have parental control.
— The protection levels for the parental con-
trol are based on the US standards from the
Motion Picture Association of America
(MPAA). Note that the age levels for video
DVDs in European countries may differ.
— PIN entry for parental control will be locked
for approximately one minute if you enter
the incorrect PIN three times in a row. The
PIN can only be reset by an authorized Audi
dealer.
Supported media and file formats
The DVD drive*, SD card reader, and the USB stor-
age device connection support the following me-
dia file properties:
)) Video DVDs may function differently.
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Audio files Video files
Support- SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC memory cards: with a capacity up to 256 GB
ed media | DVD drive: audio CDs (up to 80 min) with CD text (artist, album, song)*, CD-ROMs with a
capacity of up to 700 MB; DVD+R/RW; DVD video; DVD audio with audio tracks that are
compatible with a DVD video player;
Audi music interface: mobile devices (such as an iPod > page 253, MTP player, USB stor-
age device in “USB Device Subclass 1 and 6” that conforms to USB 2.0: USB sticks, USB
MP3 players (Plug-and-Play-capable), external USB flash drives and hard drives
File sys- Memory cards: exFAT, FAT, FAT32, NTFS.
tem USB storage devices: FAT, FAT32, NTFS.
USB mass storage device partitions (primary/logical*): two per USB connection.
CD/DVD file systems: ISO9660, Joliet, UDF.
Metadata | Album cover: GIF, JPG, PNG with max. 800x800 px.
The album cover from the medium or from Grace-
note* is displayed, depending on availability.
Format MPEG | Win- MPEG | Opus FLAC |ALAC |MPEG MPEG4 Windows
1/2 dows |2/4 1/2 AVC Media Video
Layer 3 |Media (H.264) |9
Audio 9
and 10
File ex- -mp3 .wma_|.m4a opus | .flac .m4a -Mpg; -mp4 .wmv
tension -m4b -0gg -mpeg .m4v .asf
-aac .oga «Mov
-avi
Playlists -M3U; .PLS; .WPL; .M3U8; .ASX
Character-| up to maximum 320 kbit/s and |48kHzsampling| upto maximum 10 Mbit/s and
istics 48 kHz sampling frequencies frequency 1920x1080 px at maximum 30 fps
Number DVD drive*: max. 1,000 files per medium.
of files USB mass storage device and memory cards: max. 50,000 files per medium; max.
50,000 files per playlist/folder
@ Tips
— Some MTP player functions are not support-
ed, such as rating music tracks and video
— The media drives do not support the Win- playback.
dows Media Audio 9 Voice format.
— For compressing MP3 files, AUDI AG recom-
. . DVD changer
mends a bit rate of at least 160 kbit/s. The
Applies to: vehicles with DVD changer
display showing the remaining play time
may differ for audio files with variable bit The DVD changer supports the following media:
rate. audio CDs (up to 80 min) with CD text (artist, al-
— Special characters (such as those in ID3 tag bum, track)*, DVD video; DVD audio with audio
information) may display differently or may tracks that are compatible with a DVD video play-
not always display, depending on the sys- er.
tem language.
— The manufacturer of the storage device can
provide information about its “USB Device
Subclass”.
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Troubleshooting
The information that follows lists some trouble-
shooting options. They depend on the equip-
ment.
Problem Solution
Audi music interface/Bluetooth
audio player: the mobile device is
not supported.
Read the instructions in the chapter > page 253, Multimedia
connections/> page 252, Bluetooth audio player.
Audi music interface: the mobile
device is not recognized asa
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 267 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 M7P 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 254 using a USB adapter
=> page 253, fig. 174, 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 O.
> 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.
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@) Note
Read the information about Audi connect, and
be sure to note the connectivity costs section
=> page 216.
@) 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 216. Make sure
the function > page 211, 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 39.
— 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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Audi smartphone interface
— You cannot connect any mobile devices via
Bluetooth when an Apple CarPlay connec-
tion is active.
— Usage of the Audi smartphone interface de-
pends on the availability of services through
third party providers.
Troubleshooting
Applies to: vehicles with Audi smartphone interface
The information that follows lists some trouble-
shooting options. They depend on the equip-
ment.
— AUDI AG merely provides access to third
party services through the MMI and does
not assume any responsibility for the con-
tent of these services.
Problem Solution
Audi smartphone Check the battery charge level on your smartphone.
interface cannot be | Check the USB cable and use a different one if necessary.
opened.
cle is being operated.
Check if Android Auto or Apple CarPlay is available in the country where the vehi-
Android Auto: check if the Android Auto app is installed on your smartphone.
Connecting the Make sure that you are using the correct USB adapter and check if the USB
smartphone to the | adapter is connected correctly to your smartphone and the Audi music interface
MMI failed. => page 253.
Apple CarPlay: check if Apple CarPlay is activated on your iPhone.
vehicles.
Android Auto: check in the Android Auto app if Android Auto permits new
start your iPhone.
Wireless connection: open the settings for Bluetooth and CarPlay on your
iPhone. Remove your vehicle. Open the connection manager in the MMI
=> page 268. Delete your iPhone in the Telephone 1 and Audi smartphone inter-
face submenus. Repeat the connection process. Restart the MMI > page 20. Re-
The smartphone is
not automatically
detected. => page 253.
Make sure that you are using the correct USB adapter and check if the USB
adapter is connected correctly to your smartphone and the Audi music interface
Check if the requirements needed to connect a smartphone have been met.
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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
CET Tnat tala Lah ay
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
SETTINGS > General > Measurement units.
Possible settings:
— Speed
— Distance
— Temperature
— Pressure
— Consumption (engine)
— Consumption (electric motor)
— Volume
Language and keyboard
> Applies to MMI: Select on the home screen:
SETTINGS > Language & keyboard.
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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 selected.
> Applies to MMI: Select on the home screen:
SETTINGS > Sound.
> Applies to: Rear Seat Remote/Audi tablet: Se-
lect on the home screen: 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.
Factory settings
Applies to: Rear Seat Remote: You can reset the
sound settings.
Restore factory settings
Applies to: Audi tablet: You can reset the sound
settings.
Announcements and tones
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
SETTINGS > Announcements & tone.
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Additional settings
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.
Gi) Tips
The volume is automatically adjusted to a pre-
set level when the MMI is switched on.
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
SETTINGS > Connection settings > Bluetooth.
> Applies to: Rear Seat Remote: Select on the
home screen: SETTINGS > Connection > Blue-
tooth.
> Applies to Audi tablet: Select on the home
screen: SETTINGS > Bluetooth.
Bluetooth
Applies to: MMI: You can select a setting for visi-
bility of the MMI to other Bluetooth devices. To
connect a new Bluetooth device, the Visible set-
ting must be selected. If Invisible is selected, a
Bluetooth connection will only be possible with
paired devices. If Off is selected, no Bluetooth
device can be connected.
Applies to: Audi tablet: You can switch the Blue-
tooth function on or off.
Bluetooth audio player
Applies to: MMI: When this function is switched
on, the profile will load automatically when your
Bluetooth audio player is within range.
Bluetooth name
Applies to: MMI: The MMI’s Bluetooth name is
displayed and can be changed.
Applies to: Rear Seat Remote: The Bluetooth
name of the MMI will be displayed.
Rename device
Applies to: Audi tablet: The Audi tablet’s Blue-
tooth name is displayed and can be changed.
Displaying received files
Applies to: Audi tablet: You can view the files
that were sent to the Audi tablet via Bluetooth.
Software update
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
SETTINGS > System maintenance > Software
update.
> If necessary, insert a storage medium with the
update data into the corresponding drive
=> page 261.
> Press Search for updates.
> Select the corresponding update.
> Press Next.
> Follow the system instructions.
Z\ WARNING
— Perform the installation only when the vehi-
cle is stationary. Otherwise, this increases
the risk of an accident
— If the installation fails, contact an author-
ized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service
Facility immediately to have the malfunction
corrected.
@) Note
The connection costs for the software update
are included in the Audi connect pricing.
@ Tips
The length of the process depends on the size
of the update.
Factory settings
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
SETTINGS > System maintenance > Restore
factory settings.
> Select the desired functions individually, or
> Select the option Select all.
> Press Apply. The settings will be reset. The key
user will remain stored. >
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Additional settings
> To also delete the key user, select Remove key
user.
> To completely delete a smartphone that is
paired with the Audi smartphone interface, re-
set Audi smartphone interface and Bluetooth.
> Applies to Audi tablet: Select on the home
screen: SETTINGS > secure & reset > Restore to
factory settings.
» Press the RESET TABLET button. The settings
will be reset.
@) Note
Applies to: Audi tablet
Large amounts of data are loaded after the re-
set. Depending on your cell phone plan, re-
ceiving data packages through the Wi-Fi hot-
spot may result in additional charges, particu-
larly when in another country. The use of a
flat rate data plan is highly recommended.
You can obtain more information from your
cell phone service provider.
@) Tips
— Make sure that not only the settings were
deleted but also the stored data, if necessa-
ry. Data on the microSD card in the Audi tab-
let is not deleted.
— The system may restart when the settings
are reset. This may take a few minutes.
Connected devices
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Requirement: the vehicle must be stationary and
the ignition must be switched on.
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
SETTINGS > Connected devices.
Possible menu items:
— Telephone 1
— Telephone 2
— Audio player
— WLAN hotspot
— Headset
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myAudi app
This function is available if the myAudi app is in-
stalled on your mobile device and started, and if
the mobile device is connected with the vehicle’s
Wi-Fi hotspot.
Audi smartphone interface
You can connect your smartphone to the MMI
=> page 264.
C) Note
Read the information about Audi connect, and
be sure to note the connectivity costs section
=>page 216.
Connection options
Requirement: the connected devices menu must
be displayed > page 268.
Connecting a device
Requirement: Bluetooth visibility must be acti-
vated in the MMI > page 267 and mobile device.
> Select a menu item, for example Telephone 1.
> To search for and connect your mobile device,
press the New connection button > page 200.
Selecting a connected device
> Select a menu item, for example Telephone 1.
> Select your mobile device from the list of con-
nected devices. The connection will be made.
Disconnecting a connected device
> Select a menu item, for example Telephone 1.
> Press on the connected mobile device. The se-
lected device will be disconnected from the
MMI.
Additional options
Depending on the selected function, additional
options may be available.
> Press and hold a Bluetooth device until the Op-
tions menu is displayed.
>» Select one of the items in the menu.