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Audi smartphone interface

— You cannot connect any mobile devices via — AUDI AG merely provides access to third
Bluetooth when an Apple CarPlay connec- party services through the MMI and does
tion is active. not assume any responsibility for the con-
— Usage of the Audi smartphone interface de- tent of these services.
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.

Problem Solution

Audi smartphone
interface cannot be
opened.
Check the battery charge level on your smartphone.
Check the USB cable and use a different one if necessary.
Check if Android Auto or Apple CarPlay is available in the country where the vehi-
cle is being operated.

Android Auto: check if the Android Auto app is installed on your smartphone.

Connecting the
smartphone to the
MMI failed.
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
=> page 182.

Apple CarPlay: check if Apple CarPlay is activated on your iPhone.

Android Auto: check in the Android Auto app if Android Auto permits new
vehicles.

Wireless connection: open the settings for Bluetooth and CarPlay on your
iPhone. Remove your vehicle. Open the connection manager in the MMI
=> page 194. Delete your iPhone in the Telephone 1 and Audi smartphone inter-
face submenus. Repeat the connection process. Restart the MMI > page 18. Re-
start your iPhone.

The smartphone is
not automatically
detected.

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
=> page 182.
Check if the requirements needed to connect a smartphone have been met.

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Additional settings

Bluetooth
Applies to: vehicles with Bluetooth
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
SETTINGS > Connection settings > Bluetooth.
Bluetooth
You can select a setting for visibility of the MMI
to other Bluetooth devices. To connect a new
Bluetooth device, the Visible setting must be se-
lected. If Invisible is selected, a Bluetooth con-
nection will only be possible with paired devices.
If Off is selected, no Bluetooth device can be con-
nected.
Bluetooth audio player
When this function is switched on, the profile
will load automatically when your Bluetooth au-
dio player is within range.
Bluetooth name
The MMI’s Bluetooth name is displayed and can
be changed.
Toya MU olor ha)
> 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 188.
> Press Search for updates.
> Select the corresponding update.
> Press Next.
> Follow the system instructions.

A 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.

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@) Note
The connection costs for the software update
are included in the Audi connect pricing.
G) Tips
The length of the process depends on the size
of the update.
Factory default settings
Restore 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.
> To completely delete a smartphone that is
paired with the Audi smartphone interface, re-
set Audi smartphone interface and Bluetooth.
G) Tips
— Make sure that not only the settings were
deleted but also the stored data, if necessa-
ry.
— The system may restart when the settings
are reset. This may take a few minutes.
Connected devices
(atau ele (1s
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
myAudi app
This function is available if the myAudi app is in-
stalled on your mobile device and started, andif >

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Additional settings

the mobile device is connected with the vehicle’s
Wi-Fi hotspot.
Audi smartphone interface
You can connect your smartphone to the MMI
=>page 191.
@) Note
Read the information about Audi connect, and
be sure to note the connectivity costs section
=>page 152.
Connection options
Requirement: the connected devices menu must
be displayed > page 194.
Connecting a device
Requirement: Bluetooth visibility must be acti-
vated in the MMI & page 194 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 139.
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 mobile device will be disconnected from
the MMI.
Additional options
Depending on the selected function, additional
options
may be available.
> Applies to: MMI: Press and hold a Bluetooth de-
vice until the Options menu is displayed.
> Select one of the items in the menu.
Bluetooth profiles
You can switch desired profiles on or off sepa-
rately in the MMI.
Favorite
To set a paired mobile device as the default
phone, activate this function in the MMI.
When the mobile device is in range and the Blue-
tooth function on the mobile device and in the
MMI is switched on, the default phone will be
given priority over the other Bluetooth devices
and will be connected directly to the MMI.
Legal information
General information
Information on the software licenses can be
found online at www.audi.com/softwareinfo.
Accessing information in the MMI
— Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
SETTINGS > General.
License subscription
Version information
Legal information
Possible options:
— Software information
— About Audi connect
Audi smartphone interface
Applies to: vehicles with Audi smartphone interface
Requirement: a smartphone must be connected
to the MMI S page 191.
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
SETTINGS > Connected devices > Audi smart-
phone interface.
> Press and hold an item until the associated op-
tions are displayed.
> Press Legal notes.
Requirement: the vehicle must be stationary.
> Select in the instrument cluster: vehicle func-
tions tab 9 page 12.
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Fuses and bulbs

Fuses and bulbs
Fuses
Seale mie

Fig. 166 Left side of cockpit: storage compartment or
glove compartment (right-hand drive vehicles)
A fuse that has blown will have metal strips that
have burned through.
The fuses are located in the left side of the en-
gine compartment (@), behind the storage com-
partment in the left side of the cockpit (2) or the
glove compartment (8) (right-hand drive
vehicles).
> Switch the ignition and all electrical equipment
off.
> Check the table that follows to see which fuse
belongs to the equipment.
> Remove the screwdriver from the vehicle tool
kit > page 240.
> Remove the appropriate cover.
» Remove the clamp from the rear side of the
fuse cover ().
> Remove the fuse using the clip.
>» Replace the blown fuse only with a fuse that
has the same amp rating.
> Install the cover.
Fuse color identification








Black 1
Gray 2
Purple 3
Pink 4
Light brown 5
Brown AS:
Red 10
Light blue 15
Yellow 20
White or transparent |25
Light green 30
Teal 35
Orange 40
) Do not repair fuses and never replace a blown
fuse with one that has a higher amp rating.
This can cause damage to the electrical sys-
tem and increases the risk of fire.



@)
If a new fuse burns out again shortly after you
have installed it, have the electrical system
checked as soon as possible by an authorized
Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facili-

— The following table does not list fuse loca-
tions that are not used.
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Data privacy

@) Note
You are responsible for all precautions taken
for data protection, anti-virus protection, and
protection against loss of data on mobile de-
vices that are used to access the Internet
through the Wi-Fi hotspot.
@ Tips
— The following interfaces are not affected by
changes to the privacy settings: Bluetooth,
Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), Wi-Fi, Audi
smartphone interface (ASI), Near Field
Communication (NFC), charging communi-
cation (high-voltage system), Electronic Toll
Collect (ETC), On-Board Diagnostic System
(OBD) if equipped.
— If the maximum privacy settings are switch-
ed on, your vehicle may not receive security
updates and certificates for establishing an
encrypted connection, depending on vehicle
equipment. In order to receive security up-
dates and certificates, switch the maximum
privacy settings off for at least ten minutes
every six months. Make sure that your vehi-
cle is connected to the Internet. A symbol in
the MMI status bar indicates if the required
data connection is available > page 20.
— If the transmission of data is limited, it will
have the following effects on the exchange
of data for Audi connect services, if equip-
ped:
— Stored destinations (favorites, last desti-
nations) are only stored in the vehicle. If
you allow transmission of data again,
these destinations will be synchronized via
the myAudi account. To prevent synchroni-
zation of destinations, delete the destina-
tions before you allow data to be trans-
mitted again.
Applies to: vehicles with Audi connect Infotainment
AUDI AG collects, uses, stores and shares your
personal information, such as contact data, vehi-
cle data, usage data, driving data and precise ge-
olocation, in order to provide you with the prod-
ucts and services you have purchased or request-
ed, and for a number of other purposes, for ex-
ample, to track quality issues, to performance
and safety, to meet our internal compliance or le-
gal requirements and to market to customers
and potential customers. For a more complete
list of the data we collect, how we use it and with
whom we share it, please visit your Audi nation-
al/sales region website at www.audi.com.
The collection, use and sharing may vary depend-
ing on your model and model year, your subscrip-
tion status, or the service offering. For example,
collection, use and sharing may vary between
Audi connect services, if you have designated a
key user, or if you are driving a model equipped
with persistent data logging. Please review the
complete Privacy Statement to understand our
data handling practices with respect to a particu-
lar service.
You can find additional information about our da-
ta privacy practices in your MMI.
> Applies to: MMI: On the home screen, select:
SETTINGS > General > Legal notes > About
Audi connect.
Information about our privacy practices in con-
junction with the mobile Audi connect applica-
tion can be found in the Application’s Privacy
Statement.
For additional information about the privacy
practices relating to Audi connect, myAudi, or
other websites, applications or online services as
well as your obligations with respect to using
these services, and for additional information re-
garding Audi connect terms and conditions,
please visit your Audi national/sales region web-
site at www.audi.com.
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Index

A
A/C cooling mode............. ee eee eee ee 79
Accelerator pedal.............--00000005 87
also refer to Accelerator pedal........... 87
AccessorieS .. 0.00... cece eee eee ee 258
Active lane assist
refer to Lane departure warning......... 120
Adaptive cruise assist................00. 112
Cleaning the sensors...............--- 235
Adaptive dampers...........--000e-0 eee 97
Adaptive speed assist.................. 112
also refer to Adaptive cruise assist....... 112
Adjusting the air distribution. ............ 79
Adjusting the brightness................. 48
Adjusting the sound..............-...-- 193
Adjusting the temperature............... 79
Adjusting the vents............. eee eee 80
Adjusting the volume..............000005 26
Adjusting the volume (announcements) .... 193
Adjusting the welcome sound............ 193
Airbagisystem « s sesuew « wainwn @ + ween eo scams sw 0 62
Alarm system
refer to Anti-theft alarm system.......... 31
Alignment pin (changing the wheel)....... 240
Alleweather lights:esi: « s mss « © seve ov ewes 6 y 44
AL S@aSON IFES a5 6s caenu vs saws oe Hews oo He 230
All wheel drive
He fer Co quattro cies cv cess wv cero « 0 nsw oo 99
Amazon Alexa integration
Media playback.................00000. 182
OPCTATION ¢ cows « y wasps 5 ¥ eves s 7 ew ea ee 25
AMI
refer to Audi music interface........... 182
Android Auto
refer to Audi smartphone interface...... 191
Anti-freeze
Windshield washer system............. 212
Anti-lock braking system.............0005 99
AntisSlip: Regulation sso ss sissies 0 seme 6 8 os 100
Anti-theft alarm system..............005. 31
Anti-theft wheel bolts.................. 241
Apple CarPlay
refer to Audi smartphone interface...... 191
Aspect ratio (video)................ 186, 187
refer to Anti-Slip Regulation
Audi adaptive light
Audi connect
refer to connect
Audi drive select
Audi music interface
Audio files
Audi phone box
Audi pre sense
Messages
Audi pre sense front
Audi side assist
refer to Side assist
Audi smartphone interface
Legal information
Audi virtual cockpit
refer to Instrument cluster
AUTO
Automatic headlights
Climate control system
Auto Lock (central locking)
Automatic luggage compartment lid....
Automatic transmission
Automatic wipe/wash system
Average consumption
Average speed
Bag hooks
Battery
Charging
Winter operation
Block route
Bluetooth
Audio player
Connecting a cell phone
Deleting a device
Device overview
Disconnecting a device
Displaying profiles
Searching for a device
Selecting a device
Specifying a favorite
263

Index

EDR
Event Data Recorder.............-.00. 253
Electrical system. .........-.0 00 eee eee 209
Electromechanical parking brake.......... 93
Electronic Differential Lock.............. 100
Electronic immobilizer................--. 32
Electronic Stabilization Control............ 99
Embedded SIM card
Emergency assistance...

Emergency braking function.............. 93
Emergency call............ 002: 0e ee eee 145
Emergency flashers...............000005 46
Emergency mode.............-.000ee0 0 88
Emergency operation
DOOrs ... 2... eee 30
Fuel Tillerdoors = sce ¢ 2 sews « 5 wees x 2 oe 200
Luggage compartment lid............... 37
Panoramic glass roof................--. 40
Emissions control system............... 200
EMe@ngy’GONSUMENSE. « & ssn 6 « ses 6 seemaas & 6 ire 15
Energy management...........0 eee eee ee 89
Engine
Breakingin........... 2.0.0 eee eee eee 89
Coolant... 6... ee eee eee eee eee eee 207
EM@rgency Stops « « saws x s seas g 2 gees & eae 82
JUMP Starting « sais Start/Stop systeM........... 02. eee eee 90
Starting/stopping = « « sess s+ wees se eee: s 82
Engine compartment
Opening and closing the engine compart-
mentlid.......... 2. eee eee 202
OVERUIEW snes 5 2 wees 5 2 eee 7 a ees ba ee 203
Safety precautions.............0. ee eee 201
Engine oil
Adding.....
0.0... . cece cece ee eee ee 203
Changing.......... eee cece ee eee eee 206
Checking oil level.............----0000- 203
COMSUMPEIOM. 5 & sisi oa carvers + «orate oo onan 203
Indicator light..............00.000 eee 204
Replacement interval................. 213
Engine sound
Audi drive:selects asics x « masa «6 semen a 2 vase 97
Engine Start/Stop mode
refer to Start/Stop system........... 90,91
Engine startsystent sous +o asin + oxen 2 x meee 83
266
Engine stop
refer to Start/Stop system........... 90,91
Entry/exit lighting...............--.000- 46
Environment
Unleaded gasoline. ........... cee eee 197
eSIM
refer to Embedded SIM card............ 153
Event Data Recorder (EDR).............. 253
Exterior lighting. ...............e eee eee 44
Exterior Mirrors... 1... eee ee eee 48
Folding’settingS oss <= 2ecn es xeen es reese 29
External voice operation................. 25
F
Factory default settings
Multi Media Interface................. 194
Fast forwarding and rewinding (media file). 184
Fast forwarding (media files)............ 184
Fast route... 2.2... eee 158
Favorites
Bluetooth); « 2 aes sy eems 2 e eee se eee 195
NavigatiOMssios & wines wo wee 6 & eames 6 © eres 160
Radio... 2... ee eee ee ee 175
TelEPhONne escas s & cers 2 ows ¢ dae 8 xe 144
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) . 259
File formats (media drives) .............. 188
Folding the rear seats.............-..00. 76
For the sake of the environment
Disposing of engine oil................ 206
Fueling ss: = = sees ¢ = saws Fo Gees fo ewe 2 oe 198
Leaks 0... eee eee eee 202
Forward gear
refer to Gears... ... eee eee eee 85
Free text search
Media.... 2... eee eee 187
RaGiG savos x 2 awe ¢ ¢ gem ¢ 2 mews ge ney ® 175
also refer to Intelligent search.......... 158
Freeze protection
Coolant...... 2... eee eee eee 207
Front center armrest...............0.00. 56
Front collision warning
refer to Audi pre sense front............ 122
Fuel... cece eee eee 197
Additives: = secs c= pees ee seen ep eee ee 198
Current: consuMptiON:: & sve 6 e eens ss cee 14
Fuel display....... 0.00... cece eee eee rT

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Index

Receptionsranges wecsier + wes as cose a 4 suevem L73
Recirculation: Mode voi. s visi ss eee. 6 ween 80
RecUPElatlOltss « ¢ ewe + + mesg + + cous os cee 15
REfWelinig x cums a x seen & x seems 2B aooee Fe ee 198
Remote control
Garage door opener............-22+000- 40
Remote control key............. ee eee ee 32
Remote control key..............0000005 32
Convenience opening and closing......... 39
Key replacement..............---00 eee 32
LED ssiccns x a ascuaen oo snaneen a a ocanone wrenii ee aeons 34
Replacing the battery................2. 34
SYNCHTONIZACION's « smu: & = seus 4 equ 4 ee 34
Unlocking and locking............-...0. 33
also refer to Vehicle key.............00. 32
Removing the caps (wheel bolts)......... 240
REPailS sovss 2 smemus © anes ow temom @ H aneReN § 2 256
Repeats. « sans « s sane os ames o 2 nee o meee 186
Replacement key.............0 00 eevee 32
Replacement parts............---.2+--- 258
Replacing: BULBS! 2. « sw « ¢ wees se eee ge 251
Replacing fuses ........ 00.0 cc eeee renee 249
Reporting
Safety Defects................ 258
Reverse gear
refer to Gears sees = eee ¢ s seen co wees: 2: 85
Rewinding (media files)................. 184
RIMS 0... eee eee 229
Cleaning « + sess « = sews ¢ e pees ce ewe se 235
Roof
refer to Panoramic glass roof............ 40
ROOF lOdd « saves 4 & owe 3 2 wom oy pews oe 77,262
Roof tackswe = » aewis = & seme : 5 cee ee Bee SE ae 77
also refer to Roof rack......... ce ee sees 77
Route guidance
Stopping...............0... 22 eee 162
also refer to Navigation............... 157
Running direction (tires).............-.. 243
S
Safety belts. ...... 2... eee eee eee eee 59
GLEAMING « « suns x & mere oe eae & 2 aR w 2 oe 236
LOCKING c= sosesie = ot areueoe =o eeaveue aw coenace a 8 aoe 70
Securing child safety seats.............. 70
Satellite map........ 0... cece eee ee eee 167
Saving fuel
Energy consumers ...... 0.0020 se eee eee 15
REGUPERStION » : anew s x eaves 3 & eae 2 eee 8 15
Screen
refer to Touch display................-. 16
SChewWarivel's « = wees ¢ 2 pwn = ¢ seu + eto 2 240
SD.catd reader (MMI) sus x = gawy x x seme 4 e 180
Searcharea (POD) sca ¢ « gaceu 3 2 seme 3 § aaa 160
Search function
refer to Free text search............... 187
Seat heating -wes z + sen es pean 2 ees ees 80
Seats
ACIUStINGicus x 5 xa @ 3 eum 4 & aos sy ow 55
Adjusting the front seats................ 56
Adjusting the rear seats.............00- 56
ClOANING's = + swap yo ewe yo ees oo ewe oe 237
Folding. ........... cee eee 76
Head restraints ..............00e eee eee 58
Selecting a source (media)............-. 184
Selector lever. ... 0.0... cece eee eee eee 85
Self-learning navigation
refer to Personal route assistance....... 165
Sensors
GOVEFAGE St6aS sxe x s wees 5 2 ween 5s eRES 106
LOCATIONS iis o secnces oo weasane ow inane © @ onavEKe 106
Service interval display................. 213
Setting measurement units.............. 193
Settings = = sews ¢ = wees 5s eed ts em ey oe 193
Announcements and tones............. 195
Bluetooth........................00. 194
Date anid tim@tan » s waiss < ¢ aeeon ¢ § saree x Ss 193
LANGUAGE cssrc 5 o soem: oo cormee & 3 cms WH Heats 193
Measurement units...............005. 193
Media........... 00.00 188
NaVvigatiOnios ¢ « wean 2 » mewn oo meen 2 reeey 170
RAGIO bcs sx sxewsas 2 4 secs a anemone wo a samme © 5 3 178
Sound... . eee eee 193
SYStEMs
« aes + eanem 4 s ews oe eeu 2 2 193
TiIMO2ZOMC isi ao cnereos « w sranie © avai eo Heese 193
Wi-Fi hotspot .......... 0.00 eee eee ee 155
Setting the language.............e eevee 193
Setting thetime.............0...00 eee 193
SHIPE paddlestencu « a meus x svexems w © wnaznos ve ¥ struese 86
Shortcut
refer to Shortcuts...........0.... eee 21
SHOPECUESH. 1 « seesnan so sueseos « & anenne cn w woesene © «au 21
Shuffle... 2... eee cee eee ee 186