USB AUDI Q3 2019 User Guide

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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.
Never leave mobile devices in the vehicle in
extremely high or low temperatures.
@ Tips
— Always follow the information found in
=> page 72.
— 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 184, fig. 134).
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 and MTP
devices (such as smartphones).
— iPod or iPhone malfunctions also affect the
operation of the MMI. Reset your mobile de-
vice in these situations.
— Audi recommends updating the iPod or
iPhone software to the latest version. Refer
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.
— For more information about the Audi music
interface and supported devices, check the
Audi database for mobile devices at www.
audiusa.com/mp3 or contact an authorized
Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Fa-
cility.
Playing media
The following sources can be selected depending
on the vehicle equipment:
—SD card > page 182.
— USB © page 184.
— Connect external device: you can connect ex-
ternal devices via Bluetooth and use the Blue-
tooth audio player > page 182, or you can con-
nect an external device directly to the Audi mu-
sic interface > page 184.
— Connect online media > page 183.
Accessing media
Playing media files using the center display
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
MEDIA > Source > a source. Depending on the
connected device or online media service”, the
symbol for a source may change. The device
name may be displayed (for example: my-
Phone).
>» Select a track from the categories in the media
center > page 186.
Playing media files using the multifunction
steering wheel
Requirement: a media drive must contain media
files > page 185.
> Select the Radio/Media tab using the multi-
function steering wheel.
> 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.
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Media

> To switch between radio and media, select the
button > Switch to radio/Switch to media.
@ Tips
— For safety reasons, the video image is only
displayed when the vehicle is stationary. On-
ly the sound from the video plays while driv-
ing.
— Applies to: Multifunction steering wheel:
Depending on the selected function, it may
be necessary to use the center display.
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Fig. 135 Center display: Media center view
Various categories are available in the media cen-
ter for selecting media files or browsing through
media sources.
You can browse through your music collection us-
ing
the categories in the media center, such as al-
bums. You can browse through the active source
or any available source (for example, an SD card).
While browsing through the media center, the
music from the active source will continue to
play.
Opening the media center using the center
display
> Applies to: MMI: Searching any source: select
on the home screen: MEDIA > Source > a
source > a category.
> Searching through the active source: select in
the playlist view > page 187 > an > a category.
@ Source symbol
The system will display the symbol for the source
that is currently being searched. Depending on
the connected device or online media service”*,
the source symbol may change. As an example,
186
=> fig. 135 shows a USB stick connected to the
Audi music interface.
@ Source device name
The system will display the device name of the
source that is currently being searched.
@ Categories
The media center will display categories depend-
ing on the connected device, the selected source
content, and the connection type. The search is
limited to the active source.
Search
If a source supports the search, then the catego-
ry is displayed > page 189.
Last played track
The last played media file will be played.
Artists
All available artists are displayed. Select: an ar-
tist
> an album > a song.
Playlists
All playlists and smart playlists in the source are
displayed. Select: a playlist > a song.
Smart playlists
— Last played tracks: the tracks that were dis-
played last are displayed.
— Most played tracks: the tracks that are played
most frequently are displayed.
Directories
The folder structure or track/chapter list is dis-
played. Select: a folder > a song.
Compilations
You can control your playlists through the MMI.
Select: a playlist > a song.
Composers
All available composers are displayed. Select: a
composer > an album > a song.
Radio
Press ona radio station.

Media


Aspect ra-
tio
Description Settings

Auto
The MMI detects the picture for-
mat of the source and displays the
image in the optimal ratio.
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
MEDIA > ©}.
Online additional data

4:3,
16:9
The image is fixed in the corre-
sponding ratio. Select one of these
options if the image is distorted or
a section of the image is cut off or
blurry when Auto is selected.
Requirement: The MMI must be connected to the
Internet > page 155.
If available, various information about the track
currently playing (such as the cover) will be load-

Zoom
The image is enlarged to fill the en-
tire display.
ed from the Internet when this function is
switched on.

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.

Supported media and file formats
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The SD card reader and the USB storage device
connection support the following media file



properties:
Audio files Video files
Support- SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC memory cards: with a capacity up to 256 GB;
ed media | Audi music interface: mobile devices > page 184 (for example, iPhone, MTP player, USB
storage devices in “USB Device Subclass 1 and 6” that conform to USB 2.0: USB sticks,
USB MP3 player (Plug-and-Play-capable), external USB flash drive and hard drives).
File sys- Memory cards: exFAT, FAT, FAT32, NTFS.
tem USB storage devices: FAT, FAT32, NTFS.
USB storage device partitions (primary/logical*): 2 per USB connection.
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__|.ogg -Mpeg -m4v -asf
-aac .oga -Mov
avi
Playlists -M3U; .PLS; .WPL; .M3U8; .ASX

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Audio files Video files
Character-| up to maximum 320 kbit/s and |48kHzsampling| up to maximum 10 Mbit/s and
istics 48 kHz sampling frequencies frequency 1920x1080 px at maximum 30 fps
Number | USB mass storage device and memory cards: max. 50,000 files per medium; max. 1,000
of files files per playlist/folder

G) Tips
— The media drives do not support the Win-
dows Media Audio 9 Voice format.
— For compressing MP3 files, AUDI AG recom-
mends a bit rate of at least 160 kbit/s. The
display showing the remaining play time
may differ for audio files with variable bit
rate.
not always display, depending on the sys-
tem language.
— The manufacturer of the storage device can
provide information about its “USB Device
Subclass”.
— Some MTP player functions are not support-
ed, such as rating music tracks and video
playback.
— Special characters (such as those in ID3 tag
information) may display differently or may
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 184, Multimedia
connections/=> page 182, Bluetooth audio player. You can learn
about supported mobile devices in the Audi database for mobile
devices at www.audiusa.com/bluetooth.

Audi music interface: The portable
device is not recognized as a
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: Problems
with playback from iPod/iPhone.
The Bluetooth audio player function is switched on. Switch this
function off > page 196 when you are not using the Bluetooth
audio player.

Audi music interface: Audio play-
back using the connected mobile
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.

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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 generation 5 or higher with Lightning
connector and iOS 7.1.2 operating system or
higher, or
A smartphone with the Android Auto app and An-
droid 5.0 Lollipop operating system or higher is
required.
> 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 184 using a USB adapter
=> page 184, fig. 134, 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 smartphone in the list of
displayed 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 Car-
Play or Android Auto the first time you connected
your smartphone, then select on the home
screen: SETTINGS > Connected devices > Audi
smartphone interface > a smartphone.
> Follow the system instructions.


mobile devices while driving, because this in-
creases the risk of an accident.


ZA\ WARNING
Driving requires your complete and undivided
attention. As the driver, you have complete re-

sponsibility for safety in traffic. Never operate

() Note
Read the information about Audi connect, and
be sure to note the connectivity costs section
=> page 154.
G) 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 available if your ve-
hicle is registered through a certain option
in the mobile phone network > page 155,
Embedded SIM card. Make sure the function
= page 150, Turn on car phone or data
module is switched on. Make sure an eSIM
is installed and active or a personal SIM card
is in the SIM card reader.
— If the connected smartphone has voice con-
trol, you can operate your smartphone using
the external voice recognition system
=> page 25.
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Audi smartphone interface

— 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.
— You cannot connect any mobile devices via
Bluetooth when an Apple CarPlay connec-
tion is active.
Troubleshooting
Applies to: vehicles with Audi smartphone interface
The information that follows lists some trouble-
shooting options. They depend on the equip-
ment.
— Usage of the Audi smartphone interface de-
pends on the availability of services through
third party providers.
— 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 184.

Apple CarPlay: Check if Apple CarPlay is activated on your smartphone.

cles.
Android Auto: Check in the Android Auto app if Android Auto permits new vehi-

Wireless connection: open the settings for Bluetooth and CarPlay on your
smartphone. Remove your vehicle. Open the connection manager in the MMI
= page 196. Delete your smartphone in the Telephone 1 and Audi smartphone
interface submenus. Repeat the connection process. Restart the MMI
= page 18. Restart your smartphone.

The smartphone is | Make sure that you are using the correct USB adapter and check if the USB
not automatically
detected. => page 184.

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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Index

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Replacing the battery...............0-. 34
Unlocking and locking...............005 33
Vehicle Code ssicve x + swine ee etre oe eas a 2 one 32
Kick#dOWn'. 2 scons e senea oe ae ao ca @ eee 84
L
Lane assist
refer to Lane departure warning......... 119
Lane departure warning................. 119
Cleaning the camera area.............. 237
LATCH (securing child safety seats)......... 68
Leather care/cleaning...............005 239
Legal information
License subscriptions................. 197
Software information................. 197
Software:licensesies . sowie ae iawn ws nsenn a 6 197
Version
information.................. 197
License plate bracket................0.. 260
Lifting points (vehicle jack).............. 243
Light/rain sensor
Headlights...............00 020-0 ee eee 43
Intermittent mode (windshield wipers) .... 49
Light functions
Interior lighting!sc . = ssw = 2 ese sy eee eee 46
Lighting
Exterior. « ic © wesen ae ease a 2 wane vo ore 43
Interior... 0... eee eee 46
Lights 0.0... eee eee eee 43
Listening to music
refertoMedia................005. 182,185
Load... 6.6... eee 264
Locking and unlocking
By remote control............2.2.0005. 33
Using the lock cylinder................. 30
With the convenience key............... 33
Low beam headlights.................... 43
Lowering the cargo floor................. 76
Luggage compartment...............05. 73
COVER ime x x cena % 2 soamere # x wemnER oo en aw Re 74
Double cargo floor..............0..000- 76
Increasing the size............0--.00 ee 75
also refer to Luggage compartment...... 73
Luggage compartment lid
Closing button. ...............000 ee eee 36
Emergency releasing:ss : < waa x x aeax ¢ gaee 37
270

General information 34
Opening and closing 35
Opening and closing with foot motion..... 37
Power opening/closing................. 36
Lumbar'support:s + ses so sews oo owen oo 54,55
M
Maintenance’: « « sews + » sen + e awe + pores a 258
Maintenance intervals................-. 245
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)........ 202
Manual shifting ................0020 eee 84
Map
Changing the scale ............ee eves 164
Display’ « sncine 2 2 setese a a comes ow anes ve to 166
Operating. ..... 0.0... cece eee eee eee 165
Setting the destination................ 164
Map preview...............0- 00-00 e eee 163
Map update................0 20. e ee eee 170
Oli: 2 gems + 2 wise = pense & ¥ em ee See = 170
SD card/USB connection........0.. 00006 170
Media somes: i sxonns ao eevee ¥ oe orem wae 182,185
Supported formats.................-. 190
Media Cemberin. « . acewus « w snonsue = auarems wo meriite 186
Memory card
SD card reader (MMI).............0... 182
Supported types and formats........... 190
Menu language
refer to Setting the language........... 195
MeSSaQeSixc: « ¢ sews & ¢ ese 2s ees § oe ees es 147
MIrforcompass:s « « ues cs wean: 2 meee + eee 51
Mirrors
Adjusting exterior mirrors............... 47
DUUANTING Ss, « scersiss ow snouts om exons 6 x oxmanm x 48
Vanity mirror... 1.2... eee ee eee 48
MMI Navigation plus
refer to Multi Media Interface........... 18
MMI Radio plus
refer to Multi Media Interface........... 18
Mobile device
referto Telephone..............0.0005 139
Mobile phone network
Connection settings...............00. 152
Mountain passeS....... 00.0. e cece ee eee 93
MouintainirOadsivn. « scins a 6 vimses a 6 nraeiise #6 om 93
Multifunction steering wheel
Buttons......... 0... ee eee eee eee 12, 26

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Adjusting the brightness..............-. 18
TPMS
Tire pressure monitoring system........ 234
Traffic information................ 171,172
Traffic light information.............005 108
Traffic SIGNS 6.6... eee 109
Tatler loadisas x sisaws «x anens » ¥ sesens © « vanzens 9 264
Trailer mode (navigation) ............... 174
Trailer towing ies «2 sess 2s eves oe sew 2 eee 101
Air suspension...........0e eee eee eee 101
Trailer load... 2... eee eee eee eee 101
Trailer view.............22-.222.2020000005 130
Turn signals. ......... 0... e eee eee eee 44
U
Unable to pass.............0 0.000 e eee 114
Uniform tire quality grading............. 233
Unlocking/locking
With the central locking switch.......... 29
Unlocking and locking.............000005 28
By remote control.............--.000-5 33
Using thelockeylinders owes» s wae ae enn 30
With the convenience key............... 33
Updater (software) sisi 0 «seve w seamne o © sueiaue 196
Updating stations (radio)................ 175
USB
Adapter. .... 0.00. .c cee eee eee eee 141
Connecting a mobile device............ 140
USB charging port..................0005 72
USB stick
refer to Audi music interface........... 184
V
Vanity mirror... 22... eee eee eee eee 48
Vehicle
Carée/cleaning sensu < » eas sv eee e weeew ee 236
DiMeNSIONS esc co cvesees wo miaens vw enemas 6 w oe 263
Identification data................... 263
OUTOTSERVICE ce = x wows 2: wane xy Gee go: 241

RaiSig’s « cxssce v cssuane oo cavewce wow comeee ¥ & osmee 243
Starting... 2... cece eee 80
Vehicle care... 2 eee ee eee 236
Vehicle identification number............ 263
Vehicle jack. csoie se scenes 2 v envice 2 v ene 2 ae 242
Lifting points. ............ 0.0 e eee eee 243
Vehicle key. 1... . cece eee eee 28, 32
Vehicle starting system...............00. 88
Vehicle:tool:kitss «cesses v wacne ae enw ao eer 242
Ventilation’: «= sss os wwen os xeon 2 ¥ ecw x Ho 77
VIEW butt0ttes « = saws = 5 eeu peewee sees 12
Voicetiails: = s segs « = wees oe eoree + e wae 2 146
Voice recognition system
External scsi +o meee a wan ov ween ao wee 2 25
Operating. ..... 0... 0c cece eee eee 24
Ww
Warning lights
refer to Indicator lights...............-0. 7
Washing matte finish paint.............. 236
WEIGHESE: « « ccosase o asemie « eooren 9 0 onanens 0 0 one 264
Wheelibolt x cesccss 2 x sve « 0 snnuens oo onecnae #0 « 230
Changing atire.............. ee ee eee 242
Wheels .... 2... 6. cece cece eee eee 216
Cleaning’: « 2 sews + » wees cs wees eo wees ce: 237
Glossary of tire and loading terminology.. 219
Loose wheel warning.............-.0.. 231
Replacing « sess ss eas i ene0 si eeu eG Fe 242
Tire pressure monitoring system........ 234
Tires and vehicle load limits............ 228
Wheelwrench...........0 eee eee eee 242
Wi-Fi
Hotspot settings..................... 157
Online HEM ia sc = wee x x eee 5 2 ees 5 x oR 183
Using:a hotspot « wives seven es cen ee ews 155
Windows
Child safety lock.............02.-00000- 38
Cleaning and removing ice............. 238
Convenience opening and closing......... 39
Opening and closing................... 38
Power windows...........0000eee eens 38
Windshield
ClO@ANING’: s z swes io teen ee een se eee ee 49
also refer to Windshield................ 49
Windshield washer system..........- 49,214
Reservoir capacity: . « ssevus so sues 0 a sues 264