Rear Wing AUDI A8 2021 Owner's Guide

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Telephone

> Follow any additional system prompts in the
MMI or on the Rear Seat Remote* and on your
mobile phone.
After connecting successfully
See > page 210, After connecting successfully.
Switching between two mobile devices
Requirement: phone 1 and phone 2 must be con-
nected to the MMI. and displayed in the Rear
Seat Remote* if available.
> Applies to: MMI/Rear Seat Remote: Select on
the home screen: PHONE > J.

Read the information about Audi connect, and
be sure to note the connectivity costs section
=> page 222.
Disconnecting a mobile device
Applies to: vehicles with telephone
> To disconnect a Bluetooth device from the MMI,
use the Connected devices menu > page 265.
Using the Audi phone
box

General information
Applies to: vehicles with Audi phone box





Fig. 153 Storage compartment under the center armrest:
Audi phone box with holder* and connections

D_Incertain countries.

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Fig. 154 Rear center armrest: Audi phone box with connec-
tions
Depending on vehicle equipment, you may be
able to use the following functions in the front
and in the rear!) with the Audi phone box:
— Make phone calls using the vehicle’s exterior
antenna
— Charge a mobile device using the USB input
— Charge a mobile device wirelessly
— Reminder signal
Limitations
In some situations, the functions of the Audi
phone box may be limited or temporarily unavail-
able. For example, this may happen if
— There is one more than mobile device in the
Audi phone box
— The mobile device is located in a bag or a pro-
tective case
— There are objects between the Audi phone box
and the mobile device
— The mobile device is not positioned in the cen-
ter of the Audi phone box

Loose objects can be thrown around the vehi-
cle interior during sudden driving or braking
maneuvers, which increases the risk of an ac-
cident. Store objects securely while driving.


Applicable to U.S.A.
Operation of the Audi phone box is subject to
the following requirements of the Federal
Communications Commission:
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Telephone

— This is a CONSUMER device.
— BEFORE USE, you MUST REGISTER THIS DE-
VICE with your wireless provider and have
your provider’s consent. Most wireless pro-
viders consent to the use of signal boosters.
Some providers may not consent to the use
of this device on their network. If you are
unsure, contact your service provider.
— You MUST operate this device with approved
antennas and cables as specified by the
manufacturer. Antennas MUST be installed
at least 20 cm (8 inches) from any person.
— You MUST cease operating this device im-
mediately if requested by the FCC or a li-
censed wireless service provider.
— WARNING: E911 location information may
not be provided or may be inaccurate for
calls served by using this device.
@) Note
Applicable to Canada
In Canada, operation of a Zone Enhancer,
such as an Audi phone box, is subject to the
following requirements of the Innovation,
Science and Economic Development Canada
(ISED):
— This is a CONSUMER device.
— BEFORE USE, you MUST meet all require-
ments set out in CPC-2-1-05. At the time of
printing this user manual, the CPC-2-1-05
client procedures circular of ISED Canada
was available at the following web page:
http://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/smt-gst.
nsf/eng/sf08942.html.
— You MUST operate this device with approved
antennas and cables as specified by the
manufacturer. Antennas MUST NOT be in-
stalled within 20 cm of any person.
— You MUST cease operating this device im-
mediately if requested by ISED or a licensed
wireless service provider.
— WARNING: £911 location information may
not be provided or may be inaccurate for
calls served by using this device.
@ Tips
The system complies with United States FCC
regulations and ISED regulations > page 341.
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Making phone calls using the exterior
antenna
Applies to: vehicles with Audi phone box
With the Audi phone box, you can make calls us-
ing the exterior antenna on the vehicle. Using the
external antenna helps when there is a low signal
and also provides better reception quality.
Requirement: the ignition must be switched on.
Applies to: vehicles with front Audi phone box
» Fold open the holder for the Audi phone box (4)
=> page 211, fig. 153.
> To make phone calls through the vehicle's exte-
rior antenna using your mobile device, lay your
device with the rear side against the phone
symbol (2) in the center of the Audi phone box
and holder (@).
Applies to: vehicles with Audi phone box in the rear
> To make phone calls through the vehicle's exte-
rior antenna using your mobile device, lay your
device on the phone symbol @) > page 211,
fig. 154 in the center of the Audi phone box
with the display facing up.
Charging the battery using the USB input
Applies to: vehicles with Audi phone box
You can charge your mobile device using a special
USB adapter with the Audi phone box
=> page 252.
Requirement: the ignition must be switched on.
> To charge your mobile device via USB, connect it
to the USB input @ °% page 211,
fig. 153/> page 211, fig. 154.
G) Tips
— You can purchase a USB adapter from an au-
thorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility, or at specialty stores.
— Audi recommends using Audi Genuine Ac-
cessories. Audi has verified their reliability,
safety, and suitability.

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Telephone

Charging a mobile device wirelessly
Applies to: vehicles with Audi phone box
Depending on vehicle equipment, you may be
able to charge your mobile device wirelessly with
the Audi phone box.
Requirement: the ignition must be switched on.
Your mobile device must meet the Qi standard.
> Make sure that the wireless charging function is
switched on:
>» Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
SETTINGS > General > Reminder signal and
mobile device charging.
> Applies to: vehicles without Audi phone box in
the rear: Switch the Mobile device wireless
charging function on.
> Applies to: vehicles without Audi phone box in
the rear: Switch the Mobile device wireless
charging in front or Mobile device wireless
charging in rear function on.
Applies to: vehicles with front Audi phone box
> Fold open the holder for the Audi phone box (@)
=> page 211, fig. 153.
> To charge your mobile device wirelessly, lay
your device with the rear side against the 9
symbol @) between the Audi phone box and
holder @).
Applies to: vehicles with Audi phone box in the rear
> To charge your mobile device wirelessly, lay it
on the @ symbol @ > page 211, fig. 154 in the
center of the Audi phone box with the display
facing up.

ZA WARNING
— The mobile device may become hot during
wireless charging. Pay attention to the tem-
perature of your mobile device and be care-
ful when removing it from the Audi phone
box.
— An alternating magnetic field is used for
wireless charging. Maintain a minimum dis-
tance of approximately 2.4 inches (6 cm) to
the Audi phone box charging plate. The
thresholds for prolonged exposure at this
distance comply with ICNIRP1998. There-
fore, interactions such as irritation of senso-

ry organs, malfunctions of active implants
(such as pacemakers, infusion pumps, or
neurostimulators) or effects on passive im-
plants (such as prosthetic limbs) is highly
unlikely. If you have an implant, consult a
medical specialist if you have any questions.
You can also switch the function for wireless
charging in the Audi phone box on or off
separately for the front* and rear*. You can
continue to charge your mobile device using
a cable connection.
@ Tips
—The maximum charging output is 5 W.


— The charging time and temperature will vary
depending on the mobile device being used.
Mobile device reminder signal
Applies to: vehicles with Audi phone box
When the device reminder signal is switched on,
you will be notified that your mobile device is still
in the Audi phone box when you leave the vehicle.
Requirement: your mobile device must be located
in the Audi phone box (if Qi-capable) or connect-
ed to the Audi music interface with a USB adapt-
er, and the Audi smartphone interface must be
active or your iPhone must be connected to the
MMI via Bluetooth and charging using a USB
adapter
connected to the Audi music interface.
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
SETTINGS > General > Reminder signal and
mobile device charging.
The following settings may be available, depend-
ing on vehicle equipment:
— Signal tone
— Off
Spoken cue
this setting is switched on at the factory.
Mobile device notes: reminder, charge level
When this function is switched on, the charge
status of your mobile device is displayed. You will
also be reminded not to forget your mobile de-
vice when leaving the vehicle.
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Telephone

When the mobile device is in range and the Blue- Opening the call list
tooth function on the mobile device and in the » Applies to: MMI/Rear Seat Remote: Select on
MMI is switched on, the default phone will be the home screen: PHONE > Call list.
given priority over the other Bluetooth devices
and will be connected directly to the Rear Seat Opening call lists using the multifunction
Remote. steering wheel
> Select in the instrument cluster: Telephone tab
Using the telephone > J button > Call list.
Accessing the telephone functions Possible call list symbols:
Applies to: vehicles with telephone Missed calls
Dialed numbers
Accepted calls
Editing a telephone number
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Display business card ........... 216
Number of interactions with a con-
Fig. 155 Upper display: selection menu If more than one interaction with a contact or
number has taken place, the last one is displayed
Requirement: a mobile device must be connected _in the form of an arrow @), Q), or @).
to the MMI.
Press and hold a contact or a phone number in
» Applies to: MMI/Rear Seat Remote: Select on the list until the Options menu appears.
theh : PHONE.
e nome screen Depending on your mobile device, the following
The following phone functions will be available: options may be available:
@ Search — Save as a shortcut > page 24, Shortcuts.
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@® Favorites ............0.0.0.0.. 215 ~—Send text message > page 219.
GP Contact: « sess ss civeine sv caries oo are 216 ~ Send e-mail > page 220.
® VOiceriall eas : aca 5 3 ness as yess 217 Edit number
© Dial phone number ............ 217 Edita phone number before dialing it.
@ Switch telephones ............. 218
Show history
Managing call lists Requirement: you must have had more than one
Applies to: vehicles with telephone interaction with a contact.
All interactions with a contact or a number are
displayed.
Managing favorites
Applies to: vehicles with telephone
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You can store contacts for all connected mobile
Fig. 156 Upper display: call list devices as shortcuts in the favorites list.
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Telephone

Accessing favorites
> Applies to: MMI/Rear Seat Remote: Select on
the home screen: PHONE > Favorites.
Opening favorites using the multifunction
steering wheel
» Select in the instrument cluster: Telephone tab
> ) button > Favorites.
Storing favorites
> Press YY © page 216 in the business card, or
> Press Store as favorite in the options
> page 215.
Deleting favorites
> Press W => page 216 in the business card, or
> Select: Favorites > Z > one or multiple favor-
ites or Select all > Delete > (Done).
i) Tips
The favorites can only be edited via the MMI.
Managing the directory
Applies to: vehicles with telephone
You can manage up to four directories in the
MMI.
Requirement: a mobile device must be connected
to the MMI.
Opening the directory
> Applies to: MMI/Rear Seat Remote: Select on
the home screen: PHONE > Contacts.
The contacts will be displayed. You can change
the sort order > page 219, Sort order.
Deleting imported contacts
Requirement: you must have imported at least
one contact > page 219.
> Select: Contacts > Z > one or more text mes-
sages > Delete > (Done). The imported contacts
are deleted.
Directory options
» Press and hold a contact in the directory until
the Options menu appears.
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Depending on your mobile device, the following
options may be available:
— Store as favorite > page 215.
— Send contact: you can select Text message or
E-mail > page 219.
— Send text message > page 219.
— Send e-mail > page 220.
— Save as a shortcut > page 24, Shortcuts.
G) Tips
— Pay attention to any synchronization
prompts on your mobile device when down-
loading contacts.
— The contacts from the mobile device may
not be transferred in alphabetical order. If
there are too many entries, contacts with
different first letters may be missing in the
MMI.
— Only the contacts from the active connected
mobile device are displayed.
— The contacts in the local MMI memory are
always visible and can be accessed by other
users.
— After switching off the ignition and exiting
the vehicle, the mobile device directory will
be loaded when the MML is started again if
the mobile device is within range and the
Bluetooth function is switched on in the mo-
bile device and the MMI.
— Only the contacts in the local MMI memory
can be deleted.
Opening business cards
Applies to: vehicles with telephone
The business card shows you details about a con-
tact.
> To open a business card, press on a contact in
the directory, or
> Press @ in the call list ©) > page 215, fig. 156.
Possible options in the business card:
> Call: press on a phone number.
> Storing a favorite: press YW.
> Deleting a favorite: press Ww.
> Sending a text message: press |.
» Starting navigation: press on an address.
> Sending an e-mail: press on an e-mail address. >

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> Send contact: you can select Text message or
E-mail > page 219.
> Save as a shortcut > page 24, Shortcuts.
Listening to voicemail
Applies to: vehicles with telephone
> Applies to: MMI/Rear Seat Remote: Select on
the home screen: PHONE > Voicemail.
Requirement: there must be no voicemail num-
ber stored.
>» Entering the voicemail number: enter the de-
sired number. Press OK.
Requirement: a voicemail number must be stor-
ed.
> Dialing the voicemail number: press Voice-
mail. The call begins immediately.
@® Tips
This service must be set up and activated by
the mobile phone service provider.
Dialing a telephone number
Applies to: vehicles with telephone
Depending on the vehicle equipment, you may
have the following options for dialing a phone
number:
— Using text input in the MMI > page 25.
— Using voice operation > page 34.
— by text input through the Rear Seat Remote
=> page 25.
Call options
Applies to: vehicles with telephone
> To accept or end a call, press the @ button on
the multifunction steering wheel. Operating
=> page 13 and > page 37.
Depending on your mobile device, the following
options may be available in the MMI or in the
Rear Seat Remote* when there is an incoming
call:
— Answer
— Decline
— Message |
If you exit the vehicle during a phone call, the
Bluetooth connection will be disconnected. De-
pending on your mobile device, phone calls in
progress may be automatically transferred from
the MMI to your mobile device.
G) Tips
The radio or media playback is muted during a
phone call.
During a phone call
Applies to: vehicles with telephone
Depending on your mobile device and the type of
connection, the following options may be availa-
ble during a call:
— End call
— Mute
Sending a tone sequence
Press Numbers. You can enter tone sequences
(DTMF) and send them to the other party on the
call.
Hold
Puts the current call on hold. To resume the call,
press Resume.
Answering an incoming call
One of these options will be available, depending
on the mobile phone service provider:
— Answer: the current phone call will be put on
hold. The incoming call will be answered.
— Replace: the active call will be replaced with
the incoming call.
Declining an incoming call
If you select Decline, the incoming call will be de-
clined.
Conference
Requirement: two phone calls must be in prog-
ress.
Depending on your mobile phone service provid-
er, you can add a call on hold and up to five active
callers to a conference call.
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Swap call
Requirement: two phone calls must be in prog-
ress.
You can alternate between two phone calls.
Additional call options
Press More.
Depending on the mobile device being used and
the type of connection, the following options
may be available:
Transfer call to mobile device
Transfer the current call to your mobile device or
Bluetooth headset*.
Switch to hands-free
Applies to: MMI
Transfer the callin progress from your mobile de-
vice or Rear Seat Remote* to the MMI.
Transfer audio to MMI
Applies to: vehicles with Rear Seat Remote
Transfer the callin progress from the Rear Seat
Remote to the MMI.
Transfer audio to Rear Seat Remote
Applies to: vehicles with Rear Seat Remote
Transfer the call in progress from the MMI or
Bluetooth headset* to the Rear Seat Remote.
Add call
You can start a new call. The current call will be
put on hold.
Remove conference member
You can remove conference call members individ-
ually when a conference call is active.
Microph. input
Applies to: MMI
You can adjust the input level of the microphone
using the slider.
@ Tips
The call waiting function must be activated in
your mobile device to be alerted about an in-
coming call during an active call.
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Making an emergency call
Applies to: vehicles with telephone
Requirement: a mobile device must be connected
to the MMI.
> Applies to: MMI/Rear Seat Remote: Select on
the home screen: PHONE > Dial number > the
local emergency call number (for example,
911) > Dial.

ZA\ WARNING
— Because your phone works with radio sig-
nals, a connection cannot be guaranteed un-
der all circumstances. Do not rely on only
your phone when it comes to essential com-
munication (such as during a medical emer-
gency).
— Always follow the instructions given by the
emergency personnel during an emergency
call and only end the call when they instruct
you to do so.

Settings
Phone settings
Applies to: vehicles with telephone
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
PHONE > ©}.
The following options may be possible, depend-
ing on your mobile device:
— Decline with text message
— Edit voicemail number
Switching between two mobile devices
Requirement: phone 1 and phone 2 must be con-
nected to the MMI.
Switch telephones: the device name of the avail-
able mobile device is displayed. You can switch
the phone by pressing the button.
Private mode: call lists only in Rear Seat
Remote
Applies to: vehicles with Rear Seat Remote
To allow contacts and call details to only be dis-
played on the Rear Seat Remote display, activate
private mode.

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Radio

> Select the radio/media tab in the instrument
cluster.
> To switch between radio and media, select the
button > Switch to radio/Switch to media.
> Turn the left thumbwheel to display the station
list.
> To switch to a different source, press the [=]
button.
> To select a station or a source, turn and press
the left thumbwheel.
@ Tips
Applies to: multifunction steering wheel: De-
pending on the selected function, operation
through the MMI may be required.
Radio functions
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Adjusting the radio using the Rear Seat
Tule e
Applies to: vehicles with Rear Seat Remote
Requirement: the Rear Seat Remote must be con-
nected to the MMI > page 28.
> Applies to: Rear Seat Remote: Press RADIO on
the
home screen.
Operation of the available radio functions using
the Rear Seat Remote is very similar to operation
in the MMI > page 243.

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Observe the safety precautions > page 26,
Rear Seat Remote.



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Fig. 170 Upper display: left side: playback view of radio functions, right side: sources
Operating
> Applies to: MMI: To open the playback view @),
select on the home screen: RADIO > Source > a
category > a station/podcast*.
> Applies to: MMI: To open the sources (2), select
on the home screen: RADIO > Source.
The following functions may be available depend-
ing on the selected radio station/podcast* and
the vehicle equipment:




Symbol/Description | Description
® ao Displaying categories in a frequency band.
@ Source Displays sources in the Radio menu.
® Frequency band Shows the current station frequency band.

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Media

Never leave mobile devices in the vehicle in
extremely high or low temperatures.
@ Tips
— Always follow the information found in
=> page 94.
— When you switch the ignition off, the USB
ports are still supplied with power until the
energy management intervenes.
— Do not use an additional adapter cable or
USB extension cable to connect mobile devi-
ces to the Audi music interface that already
have a cable or that must be connected with
a USB adapter cable (> page 252, fig. 172).
Using an additional adapter or US extension
cable may impair functionality.
— Functionality is not guaranteed for mobile
devices that do not conform to the USB 2.0
specification.
— USB hubs are not supported.
— Video playback through the Audi music in-
terface is not supported on Apple devices
and MTP devices (such as smartphones).
— iPod touch or iPhone malfunctions also af-
fect the operation of the MMI. Reset your
mobile device in these situations.
— Audi recommends updating the iPod touch
or iPhone software to the latest version. Re-
fer to your mobile device owner's manual
for more information.
— The USB adapter on the Audi music inter-
face will support iPod touch or iPhone devi-
ces from the 5th generation or newer with
the lightning connector.
—Aselection of supported devices can be
found in the database for tested mobile de-
vices at www.audi.com/mp3.
Playing media
The following sources can be selected depending
on the vehicle equipment:
— Amazon Alexa > page 251.
— USB device > page 252.
— DVD © page 251.
— External device: you can connect external devi-
ces via Bluetooth and use the Bluetooth audio
player > page 251, or you can connect an exter-
nal device directly to the Audi music interface
=> page 252.
Accessing media
Playing media files using the MMI
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
MEDIA > Source > a source. Depending on the
connected device, the symbol for a source may
change. The device name may be displayed (for
example: myPhone).
> Select a track from the categories in the media
center > page 254.
Playing media files using the multifunction
steering wheel
Requirement: a media source must contain me-
dia files > page 253.
> Select the radio/media tab in the instrument
cluster.
> Turn the left thumbwheel to display the play-
list.
> To switch to a different source, press the
button.
> To select a media file or a source, turn and
press the left thumbwheel.
> To switch between radio and media, select in
the instrument cluster: the LE] button > Switch
to radio/Switch to media.
Playing media files using the Rear Seat
Remote
Applies to: vehicles with Rear Seat Remote
Requirement: the Rear Seat Remote must be con-
nected to the MMI > page 28.
> Applies to: Rear Seat Remote: Press MEDIA on
the home screen.
Operation of the available media functions with
the Rear Seat Remote is very similar to operation
in the MMI > page 255.

Z\ WARNING
Observe the safety precautions > page 26,
Rear Seat Remote. >

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Checking and Filling

» Applies to: using engine oil that meets the rec-
ommended specification: Add some more en-
gine oil again if necessary.

ZA\ WARNING
— When adding oil, do not let oil drip onto hot
engine components. This increases the risk
of a fire.
— You must close the cap on the oil filler open-
ing correctly so that oil does not leak out on-
to the hot engine and exhaust system when
the engine is running, because this is a fire
hazard.
— Always clean skin thoroughly if it comes into
contact with engine oil.
—
Engine oil is poisonous and must be kept out
of reach of children.
— Store the engine oil securely in the original
container.

® Note
— The New Vehicle Limited Warranty does not
cover damage or malfunctions if the recom-
mended intended use of the vehicle and
maintenance measures listed in the Audi
Owner's Manual and the Warranty & Main-
tenance Booklet were not followed.
— Only use high-grade engine oil that explicit-
ly meets the Audi oil quality standard for
your vehicle. Using another oil may cause
severe vehicle damage.
— Do not mix any additives with the engine oil.
Additives may cause engine damage that is
not covered by your New Vehicle Limited
Warranty.
@ For the sake of the environment
— Oil should never enter the sewer system or
come into contact with the ground.
— Follow the legal regulations in the country
where you are located when disposing of
empty oil containers.
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Changing engine oil
Audi recommends having the oil changed at an
authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Serv-
ice Facility.
Observe the safety precautions > page 274, Gen-
eral information.
The engine oil must be changed at the intervals
specified in the Warranty & Maintenance Book-
let. This is very important because the lubrication
function of the oil gradually declines during regu-
lar vehicle operation.
The engine oil should be changed more frequent-
ly under certain circumstances. Have the oil
changed more frequently if you often drive short
distances, your vehicle is predominantly in stop-
and-go traffic situations, is in very dusty environ-
ments, or is operated for long periods of time in
temperatures below zero.
Cleansing additives in the oil make fresh oil ap-
pear darker after the engine has run briefly. This
is normal and no reason to change the engine oil
more frequently than recommended.
Because correctly disposing of engine oil is diffi-
cult and special tools and technical knowledge
are needed for an oil change, Audi recommends
having your engine oil changed by an authorized
Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility.
If you change the engine oil yourself, please note
the following important information:

Z\ WARNING
If you change the engine oil on the vehicle
yourself, the following precautions must be
followed:
— Wear protective eyewear.
— Due to the risk of scalding, allow the engine
to cool down sufficiently.
— Maintain enough distance when you are re-
moving the oil drain plug. While doing this,
keep your forearm parallel to the ground to
reduce the risk of hot oil dripping down your
arm. >