USB AUDI A8 2021 Owners Manual

Touch displays

Tilting the holder
Applies to: vehicles with screens in rear
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Fig. 24 Rear side of driver's/front passenger's seat: angle
range of the holder


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Tilting the holder manually
Applies to: manually adjustable holders
> Hold the screen in both hands during the entire
process.
> Tilt that holder in the specified area @.
Tilting the holder using the power controls
Applies to: power adjustable holders
» Applies to: Rear Seat Remote: Select on the
home screen: SEATS > Seat settings and touch
the front passenger seat pictured on the
screen. Press the left or right arrows until the
desired position is reached.
@) Note
— Only secure factory-installed screens in the
holders. Securing other types of screens can
cause damage to the device and the vehicle.
—To reduce the risk of damage to the holder:
— Applies to manual adjustable holders: Tilt
the holder in the within the designated
range @) without pushing or pulling it
forcefully.
— Applies to power adjustable holders: only
adjust the angle of the holder with the
controls and not by hand.
Troubleshooting
Applies to: vehicles with screens in rear

If the functionality of a screen is limited, you can
try the following measures:
> Press and hold the On/Off button @)
=> page 30, fig. 21 for at least 10 seconds.
Technical data
Applies to: vehicles with screens in rear

Screens in the rear



Display TFT, 10.1-inch screen on the diagonal, 1920 x 1080 pixels
(full HD)
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth Bluetooth 4.1

Earphone connection 1/8 in (3.5 mm) jack connector

USB USB C connection (USB 2.0)
HDMI HDMIIN connection

Additional transmitting options Screen mirroring
Media transmission within a Wi-Fi hotspot (media streaming)

Dimensions (height x width x depth)
x 25 mm)
7.41 inches x 11.19 inches x 1.00 inches (188 mm x 284 mm


Weight 2.242 lbs (1017 g)

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Storage and convenience

Storage and convenience
Power
sources
When the ignition is switched on, you may be
able to use multiple power sources for external
devices, depending on the vehicle equipment.
12 volt sockets
You can connect electrical accessories to the 12
volt sockets. The power usage from the sockets
must not exceed a total of 120 watts. Do not
connect multiple devices to the sockets in the ve-
hicle at the same time.
The 12 volt sockets are labeled with the 12V
symbol. They are located at the front and rear of
the center console and on the side trim panel in
the luggage compartment”.
USB ports
Applies to: vehicles with USB port
You can charge mobile devices using the USB
ports. The USB ports are labeled with the «> or
[4 symbol or CHARGE ONLY.
115 volt socket
Applies to: vehicles with 115 volt socket
The socket is located in the rear center console
and can be used for electrical devices > A\. The
power usage must not exceed 150 watts.
When you push the device connector all the way
into the socket, the child safety mechanism re-
leases and there is electric current.
—If the LED on the socket is green or flashes
slowly, then the socket is ready for use.
— Ifthe LED is red and flashes quickly, there is a
malfunction in the connected device or the
socket is too hot. The socket will switch off for
safety reasons. To reactivate the socket, remove
the device connector. Connect the device after
correcting the malfunction or reconnect after a
brief cool-down period.

hicle when braking or in the event of an acci-
dent.
— Incorrect usage can lead to serious injuries
or burns. To reduce the risk of injuries, never
leave children unattended in the vehicle
with the vehicle key.


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Applies to: vehicles with 115 volt socket
—To reduce the risk of fatal injury, do not in-
sert any conductive objects, such as knitting
needles, into the contacts on the socket.
—To reduce the risk of fatal injury, do not spill
any fluids on the socket. Should any mois-
ture enter the socket, make sure that it has
dried out completely before using the socket
again.
— If devices or connectors that are heavy (such
as a power supply unit) are attached directly
to the socket, the holder can become dam-
aged, which increases the risk of injury.
— Using adapters and extension cables in-
creases the risk of injury because they over-
ride the safety devices for the socket.
—To reduce the risk of injury, remove the con-
nector of the connected device if the socket
has switched off due to a malfunction.


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— To reduce the risk of fatal injury, store all
connected devices securely when driving so
that they do not move around inside the ve-

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(!) Note
— Read the operating manuals for the con-
nected devices.
—To reduce the risk of damage to the vehicle
electrical system, never attempt to charge
the vehicle battery by connecting accesso-
ries that provide power to the power sour-
ces.
— Do not connect any device whose network
class (voltage) does not match the network
class designed for the socket.
— Disconnect the connectors from the power
sources carefully to reduce the risk of dam-
aging them.
@) Tips
Applies to: vehicles with 115 volt socket
— Devices that are not shielded or devices near
the rear window antenna can cause

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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

Ringtone and volume settings
— Ringtone and message volume: you can adjust
the volume using the slider.
— Ringtone: select a ringtone from the list.
— Microphone input level: you can adjust the in-
put level of the microphone using the slider.
Data module serial number (IMEI)
Applies to: vehicles with data module
The serial number (IMEI) will be displayed.
Directory settings
Applies to: vehicles with telephone
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
PHONE > Contacts > ©.
Switching between two mobile devices
Requirement: telephone 1 and telephone 2 must
be connected.
Switch telephones: the device name of the avail-
able mobile device is displayed. You can switch
the phone by pressing the button.
The directory for the selected phone will be dis-
played.
Hide grayed-out contacts
When this function is switched on, contacts that
have no phone numbers stored for them will be
hidden.
Sort order
You can sort the contacts by Last name or First
name.
Download contacts
Requirement: a mobile device must be connected
to the MMI.
To update the contacts in the MMI, you can man-
ually download your mobile device contacts. De-
pending on the mobile device, you may need to
disconnect and reconnect the Bluetooth connec-
tion to update the contacts.
Importing contacts
Requirement: a USB storage device must be con-
nected to the Audi music interface > page 252.
The USB storage device contains contacts in the
vCard format (.vcf). They must not be located in
sub-folders.
Applies to MMI: Select: Import contacts > Search
for import data > USB device 1/USB device 2 >
desired contacts or Select all contacts > Start
import.
G) Tips
— The imported contacts are stored in the lo-
cal MMI memory.
— There should be no other files or folders on
the storage medium containing the contacts
to be imported.
— Apple devices and MTP devices (such as
smartphones) are not recognized as USB
storage devices.
Messages
Text messages
Applies to: vehicles with telephone
Requirement: your mobile device must be con-
nected to the MMI via Bluetooth Message Access
Profile (Bluetooth MAP).
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
MESSAGES > (:©) > e-mail (phone 1)/e-mail
(phone 2)*.
The following functions are available:
— New text message*
— Inbox
— Sent
— Outbox*
— Drafts*
— Deleted
User defined*
If necessary, user-defined folders will be copied
to your mobile device.
Message options
Press ona text message.
Depending on the country, the following options
may be available:
— Read out
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Navigation

— Depending on the Internet connection, the
standard map may also be displayed when
the satellite map is switched on )).
Electric range
Applies to: vehicles with navigation system and plug-in hybrid
drive

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Fig. 166 electric range display
The electric range shows the distance that can be
driven using electric power. Information such as
the type of road, speeds, and altitude will be tak-
en into account.
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
NAVIGATION > <} > Map settings > Show
range.
@ Depending on environmental conditions, the
start
of the colored section shows the proba-
ble minimum electric range for your vehicle.
@ The border indicates the maximum electric
range for your vehicle under optimal condi-
tions.
Map update
Applies to: vehicles with navigation system
You can update the map data in the MMI witha
map update. The functions depend on the coun-
try and vehicle equipment.
— Map update through online map update
> page 238.
— Map update through the myAudi app.
— Import a map update from the USB connection
to your MMI = page 239.

)) Audi provides access to services from third party provid-
ers. Permanent availability cannot be guaranteed, because
that depends on the third party provider.
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— Map update at an authorized Audi dealer or au-
thorized Audi Service Facility. This can result in
additional costs.
Online map update
Applies to: vehicles with online map update

Using map update online, you can update the
map material in your navigation system directly
from your vehicle.
The MMI determines regions based on the vehicle
position. Based on this, update data for these re-
gions are available for your MMI.
Start map update
Applies to: MMI
Requirement: the MMI must be connected to the
Internet > page 222, Audi connect.
> To always allow automatic map updates, select
on the home screen: SETTINGS > System main-
tenance > Automatic online map update. The
MMI starts the map update automatically in
the background when new map material is
available.
You can check the status of the download process
and the installation in the notification center
=> page 23.
() Note
Read the information about Audi connect, and
be sure to note the connectivity costs section
=@ in General information on page 222.
@) Tips
Because of the high volume of data, Audi rec-
ommends performing the map update using
the USB connection > page 239.

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Navigation

Map update through the myAudi App
Applies to: vehicles with map update through the myAudi app
With the map update through the myAudi app,
you can update the map material in your
navigation system.
Downloading updates
Requirement: you must have a registered myAudi
account. Your vehicle must be registered in your
myAudi account.
> Install the myAudi app on your mobile device
and log in with your login information. Use the
same myAudi account that you use in the vehi-
cle for your myAudi user.
> Download the map material in the myAudi app.
Installing updates
> Log in as a myAudi user in the vehicle
> page 38.
> Connect your smartphone to the vehicle’s Wi-Fi
hotspot > page 223. The MMI detects the map
material on your smartphone. The map update
will start automatically.
You can check the status of the installation in the
notification center > page 23.
Map update using the USB connection
Applies to: vehicle map updates using the USB connection
With the map update, you can update the map
material in your navigation system.
Requirement: you must have created a myAudi
account at my.audi.com. Your vehicle must be
registered in your myAudi account.
Downloading a map update
> Download the map update at my.audi.com and
store it on a USB flash drive. For additional in-
formation, visit my.audi.com.
Installing a map update
> Connect the USB flash drive to the Audi music
interface > page 252.
> Open the notification in the notification center
on > page 23 and press on the notification.
> Press Next. The status of the installation is
shown in the display.
Traffic incidents
Introduction
Applies to: vehicles with navigation system and online traffic
information
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Fig. 167 traffic information overview
Open traffic information
Requirement: the map must be displayed
=> page 235.
> Press on the traffic jam symbol in the side
menu on the map > page 234, fig. 162.
Display traffic report details
> Press on the traffic report @) > fig. 167.
> To display the previous or next traffic report,
press < or.
The following information can be displayed
=> fig. 167:
@ Amessage will appear if the MMI calculates a
better route for the current route guidance.
The predicted delay takes into account future
changes to the traffic situation on the route.
Press on an item ina list @ and select the
better route. More information can be found
under > page 236.
@ Atraffic message is displayed. The distance
to the hazardous area is calculated from the
current vehicle position.
@® The traffic messages are only shown when
route guidance is active. Press ona line to
display details about it.
Gi) Tips
— Particularly critical traffic information, such
as warnings about wrong-way drivers, is au-
tomatically displayed as a notification.
— Traffic information is not available in some
countries.
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Media

Media
General information
There may be different media sources and con-
nections available depending on the vehicle
equipment. For example, you can play media files
using a connected USB drive or connect your mo-
bile devices to the Audi music interface and oper-
ate them through the MMI.
Media and format restrictions: the MMI (includ-
ing the USB storage device connection) was test-
ed with a variety of products and media on the
market. However, there may be cases where indi-
vidual devices or media and audio/video files may
not be recognized, may play only with restric-
tions, or may not play at all.
Restricted functionality: reset the MMI to the
factory default settings if functionality is restrict-
ed > page 264.
Digital Rights Management: please note that
the
audio/video files are subject to copyright pro-
tection.
Files that are protected by DRM and are identi-
fied with the symbol f@ will not play.
Data security: never store important data on
CDs/DVDs or mobile devices. Audi is not responsi-
ble for damaged or lost files and media.
Loading times: the more files/folders/playlists
there are on a storage medium, the longer it will
take to load. To reduce the amount of time it
takes the audio/video files to load, use a storage
medium that only contains audio/video files, and
create subfolders (for example, for each artist or
album).
Additional information: when playing, audio
files are automatically displayed with any addi-
tional information that is stored (such as the ar-
tist, track and album cover). If this information is
not available on the medium, the MMI will revert
to the local Gracenote metadata database or
search online if necessary. See > page 258, On-
line additional data. However, in some cases, the
additional information may not be displayed.
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@) Note
Read the information about Audi connect, and
be sure to note the connectivity costs section
=@ in General information on page 222.
DVD drive
General information
Applies to: vehicles with a DVD drive
The functionality of individual storage mediums
may be limited due to the variety of blank CDs/
DVDs available and the various capacities. Audio
CDs or video DVDs with copy protection, CDs/
DVDs that do not conform to the standard, and
multisession CDs may have limited playback or
may not play at all. Audi recommends finalizing
the recording process when creating multisession
CDs. Multisession DVDs are not supported.
(1) Note
To reduce the risk of damaging the drive and
data carriers:
— Always store data carriers in a protective
sleeve and do not expose them to direct
sunlight
— Do not use damaged, dirty, or laminated da-
ta carriers
— Do not use single CDs/-DVDs with a 3.1 inch
(8 cm) diameter, non-circular CDs/DVDs
(shaped CDs), cleaning CDs, and protective
rings
— Never force CDs/DVDs into the drive. Discs
are pulled in automatically.
G) Tips
The thermal protection switch stops playback
temporarily when outside temperatures are
too high.

Media

» Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
MEDIA > Source > Amazon Alexa.
@) Note
Read the information about Audi connect, and
be sure to note the connectivity costs section
> page 222.
Multimedia connections
USB adapter cable

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Fig. 172 Audi Genuine Accessories: USB adapter
You can connect your mobile devices through the
Audi music interface to the MMI using the USB
adapter and charge the battery at the same time.
You can purchase the USB adapter cable from an
authorized Audi dealer or at specialty stores:
@ USB adapter for devices with a mi-
cro USB connection
@ USB adapter for Apple devices with
a Lightning connection
@ USB adapter for devices with USB
type C connection
@) Note
Handle the USB adapter carefully. Do not al-
low it to be pinched.
G) Tips
Apple devices with a dock connector can only
be charged using a USB adapter designed for
devices with a dock connector. Data cannot be
transmitted.
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Connect your mobile devices to the Audi music in-
terface in order to operate them through the
MMI and charge the batteries.
The Audi music interface USB ports are located in
the storage compartment under the front and
rear* center armrest and are labeled with the +<
symbol. If multiple USB devices are connected to
the USB ports (for example, a smartphone and a
USB flash drive), all of these devices can be used
as the playback source.
Connecting or charging mobile devices using
a USB adapter
> Connect the matching USB adapter to the Audi
music interface USB port and connect it to the
mobile device, such as a smartphone.
The battery will charge automatically.
Mobile devices connected to the Audi music inter:
face can be started and operated using the MMI
=> page 253.
Disconnecting a mobile device from the Audi
music interface
> Remove the USB adapter cable from the Audi
music interface.

ZA\ 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.
@) Note
— Pull the cable out of the Audi music inter-
face carefully so that the USB ports are not
damaged.
— Use a USB extension cable to connect devi-
ces that have an integrated USB connector
(such as a USB stick) to reduce the risk of
damage to your USB device and the Audi
music interface.
— Extremely high or low temperatures that
can occur inside vehicles can damage mobile
devices and/or impair their performance.