Starting AUDI TT 2021 Owner´s Manual

Driving

Parking
> Press the brake pedal to stop the vehicle.
> Pull the ©) switch to set the parking brake.
> Place the selector lever in the “P” position.
> Turn the engine off > /A\.
> Turn the steering wheel when parking on in-
clines so that the wheels will roll into the curb
if the vehicle starts moving.

Z\ WARNING
— If the parking brake is set, it can release au-
tomatically when the accelerator pedal is
pressed. To reduce the risk of an accident,
do not inadvertently press the accelerator
pedal and always shift into “P” when the ve-
hicle is stopped.
— Emergency braking should only be used in
an emergency, when the when the standard
brake pedal is malfunctioning or obstructed.
During emergency braking, your vehicle will
brake similar to heavy braking. ESC and the
associated components (ABS, ASR, EDL)
cannot overcome the laws of physics. In cor-
ners and when road or weather conditions
are bad, a full brake application can cause
the vehicle to skid or the rear end to swerve,
which increases the risk of an accident.
— If the power supply fails, you cannot set the
parking brake once it is released. In this
case, park the vehicle on level ground and
secure it by placing the selector lever in the
P position. See an authorized Audi dealer or
authorized Audi Service Facility for assis-
tance.
— If you leave the vehicle, switch the ignition
off and take the vehicle key with you. This
applies particularly when children remain in
the vehicle. Otherwise children could start
the engine, release the parking brake or op-
erate electrical equipment such as power
windows, which increases the risk of an acci-
dent.
— No one should remain in the vehicle when it
is locked - especially children. Locked doors
make it more difficult for emergency work-
ers to get into the vehicle, which puts lives
at risk.

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@) Note
Do not leave your vehicle unattended while
the engine is running, because this increases
the risk of an accident.
@) Tips
— Noises when the parking brake is set and re-
leased are normal and are not a cause for
concern.
— The parking brake goes through a self-test
cycle at regular intervals when the vehicle is
stopped. Any noises associated with this are
normal.
Starting to drive
Various convenience and safety functions may be
available when the vehicle begins driving, de-
pending on vehicle equipment.
Starting on hills with the parking brake set
Requirement: the driver's door must be closed.
> To start driving comfortably when on a hill, set
the parking brake and begin driving as usual.
The braking force of the parking brake does not
release automatically until the wheels build up
enough driving force.
Starting on hills with hill hold assist
If you take your foot off of the brake pedal when
driving on hills, the braking force will be held for
several seconds. At that time, you can start driv-
ing without the vehicle rolling backward.
Requirement: the driver's door must be closed,
the engine must be on, and the vehicle must be
traveling uphill.
> To activate hill hold assist, press and hold the
brake pedal for several seconds while the vehi-
cle is stationary.

ZA\ WARNING
—To reduce the risk of an accident, always
make sure the vehicle is situated safely
while stationary.
— If the parking brake is set, it can release au-
tomatically when the accelerator pedal is >

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P - Park
You can only shift into Park when the vehicle is
stationary > A.
To shift in and out of the P selector lever position,
press the interlock button in the selector lever
while pressing the brake pedal.
R - Reverse
Only shift into reverse gear when the vehicle is
stationary and the engine is running at idle
speed >A.
To select the R selector lever position, press the
interlock button while pressing the brake pedal.
The back-up lights switch on in the R position if
the ignition is switched on.
N - Neutral (idle)
The transmission is in idle in this position.
D/S - Normal position for driving forward
In the D/S selector lever position, the transmis-
sion can be operated either in the normal D mode
or in the S sport mode. To select the S sport
mode, pull the selector lever back briefly. Pulling
the lever back again will select the normal D
mode. The selected driving mode is shown in the
Infotainment display.
In the normal mode "D", the transmission auto-
matically selects the correct gear. It depends on
engine load, vehicle speed and driving style.
Select the sport mode "S" for sporty driving. The
vehicle makes full use of the engine's power.
Shifting may become noticeable when accelerat-
ing.
To move from selector lever position "N" to "D",
you must press the brake pedal and the vehicle
must be traveling less than 1 mph (2 km/h) or be
stationary > A.


— Never select "R" or "P" while driving, be-
cause this increases the risk of an accident.
— Power is still transmitted to the wheels
when the engine is running at idle. To pre-
vent the vehicle from “creeping”, you must
keep your foot on the brake in all selector
lever positions (except “P”) when the engine
is running. Otherwise, this increases the risk
of an accident.
— Do not inadvertently press the accelerator
pedal when the vehicle is stopped if a gear is
engaged. Otherwise the vehicle will start to
move immediately, even if the parking brake
is set. This could result in a crash.
— Do not press the accelerator pedal when
changing the selector lever position while
the vehicle is stationary and the engine is
running.
— Never leave your vehicle with the engine
running while in gear. If you must leave your
vehicle when the engine is running, set the
parking brake and move the selector lever to
the "P" position.
— To decrease the risk of an accident, the se-
lector lever must be in the P position and
the parking brake must be set before open-
ing the hood and working ona running en-
gine. Always read and follow the applicable
warnings > page 200, General information.


Z\ WARNING
Read and follow all WARNINGS.
— Before starting to drive, check if the desired
selector lever position is displayed next to
the selector lever.
— The vehicle can roll even if the ignition is

switched off.

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@) Note
Never let the vehicle roll downhill with engine
off and the selector lever in the "N" position,
because this could damage the automatic
transmission and catalytic converter.
(i) Tips
— Drive select: sporty shifting characteristics
can be selected using the Dynamic driving
mode. The Infotainment display shows “S”
as the selector lever position instead of “D”.
— If you accidentally select "N" while driving,
take your foot off the accelerator pedal im-
mediately and wait for the engine to slow
down to idle before selecting "D" or "S".
— If there is a power failure, the selector lever
will not move out of the "P" position. The >

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Starting the engine
> The selector lever must be in the P or the N po-
sition.
At low temperatures (below 14 °F (-10 °C)), the
engine can only be started when the selector lev-
er is in the "P" position.
Starting from a stop
> Press and hold the brake pedal.
> Start the engine > page 75.
> Press and hold the interlock button in the selec-
tor lever handle, select the desired selector lev-
er position such as "D" > page 87 and release
the lock button.
> Wait a moment until the transmission shifts.
You will notice a slight movement when the
gear engages.
> Release the brake pedal and press the accelera-
tor pedal > A\.
Various convenience functions are available for
starting on hills > page 80.
Stopping temporarily
> Press the brake pedal to stop the vehicle, for
example at a traffic light. Do not press the ac-
celerator pedal when doing this.
> To prevent the vehicle from rolling when you
start driving, set the parking brake when stop-
ping on steep hills > A\ and >@).
> The parking brake will release automatically
and the vehicle will start moving once you press
the accelerator pedal.
Stopping/parking
If the selector lever is not in the "P" position
when you open the driver’s door, the vehicle
could roll.
In vehicles with a convenience key*, the message
Shift to P, otherwise vehicle can roll away.
Doors do not lock if gearshift is not in P ap-
pears. A warning tone will also sound.
> Press and hold the brake pedal > A\.
> Set the parking brake.
> Select the "P" selector lever position.
Under certain circumstances, such as driving in
the mountains, it may be useful to switch tempo-
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rarily to tiptronic mode in order to manually ad-
just the gears to the driving conditions
=> page 85.
On
hills, activate the parking brake first and then
shift into the "P" selector lever position. This pre-
vents too much stress from being placed on the
locking mechanism.

ZA WARNING
— The vehicle can roll even when the engine is
switched off.
— Unintended vehicle movement can lead to
serious injuries.
— Never leave your vehicle with the engine
running while in gear. If you must leave your
vehicle when the engine is running, set the
parking brake and move the selector lever to
the P position.
— Power is still transferred to the wheels when
the engine is running at idle. To prevent the
vehicle from “creeping”, you must keep your
foot on the brake when the engine is run-
ning and the selector lever is in the "D", "S"
or
"R" position or “tiptronic” mode is select-
ed.
— Do not inadvertently press the accelerator
pedal when the vehicle is stationary. Other-
wise the vehicle will start to move immedi-
ately, even if the parking brake is set. This
could result in a crash.
— Do not press the accelerator pedal when
changing the selector lever position while
the vehicle is stationary and the engine is
running.
— Never engage the R or P selector level posi-
tions while driving. It could cause a crash.
— Before driving down a steep slope, reduce
your speed and shift into a lower gear with
“tiptronic”.
— Do not ride the brakes or press the brake
pedal
too often or too long when driving
downhill. Constant braking causes the
brakes to overheat and can substantially re-
duce braking performance, increase braking
distance, or cause complete failure of the
brake system.

Driving

You can shift the gears manually when in “D”
mode. The transmission must be in tiptronic
mode.
Shifting with the selector lever
You can shift into manual shifting mode while the
vehicle is stationary or while driving.
> To switch to manual shifting mode, tilt the se-
lector lever toward the front passenger's side
> fig. 90. “M” will be displayed in the instru-
ment cluster.
> Upshifting: push the selector lever forward G).
> Downshifting: push the selector lever toward
the rear ©).
> To switch back to automatic mode, tilt the se-
lector lever toward the driver's side.
Shifting with the shift paddles
Applies to: vehicles with shift paddles
> Upshifting: press the @) shift paddle © fig. 97.
> Downshifting: press the ©) shift paddle.
» Applies to: RS models: To select the lowest/
highest possible gear, press and hold the shift
paddle @)/@).
If the shift paddles are tapped while in the D/S
selector lever position, automatic mode switches
off briefly. To switch from manually shifting back
to automatic shifting immediately, tap the shift
paddle @) © fig. 97 for 1 second.
To keep shifting manually, tilt the selector lever
toward the front passenger's side.
@ Tips
— The transmission only allows manual shift-
ing when the engine speed is within the per-
mitted range.
— The transmission automatically shifts up or
down before critical engine speed is
reached.
— Applies to: RS models: When accelerating,
the transmission will not automatically shift
to the next gear shortly before the maxi-
mum permitted engine RPM is reached.
Shift to the next highest gear at the right
time.
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Kick-down enables maximum acceleration.
When you press the accelerator pedal down be-
yond the resistance point, the automatic trans-
mission downshifts into a lower gear and the en-
gine utilizes its full power, if the vehicle speed
and engine RPM permit. It shifts up into the next
higher gear once the maximum permitted engine
RPM is reached.

ZA\ WARNING
Please note that the wheels could spin on
slick or slippery roads when kick-down is ac-
tive.
Launch Control
Applies to: vehicles with Launch Control

Launch Control provides the best possible accel-
eration when starting from a stop.
Requirements
— The engine must be at operating temperature.
— The steering wheel must not be turned.
— Start/Stop system* must be deactivated
=> page 79.
— ESC must be limited > page 105.
— Driving program “S” > page 82 or the Dynamic
Audi drive select* mode must be selected
=> page 96.
Using Launch Control
— Press the brake pedal with your left foot and
hold it all the way down for at least one second.
— With the brake pedal pressed, press the accel-
erator pedal all the way down with your right
foot at the same time.
— Once the engine reaches a constant speed, re-
move your foot from the brake pedal.
Once the vehicle has started moving, reactivate
the ESC so that it is fully functional.

ZA WARNING
Only use Launch Control when road and traffic
conditions allow it and other road users will
not be endangered or impacted by your >

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driving and the vehicle's acceleration. The
driving wheels could spin and the vehicle
could swerve, especially on slick or slippery
road surfaces, which increases the risk of an
accident.

@) Note
When accelerating using Launch Control, all
vehicle components are subject to heavy
loads. This can result in increased wear.
G) Tips
After accelerating using the Launch Control,
the temperature of some vehicle components
may increase greatly. If that happens, the
function will not be available for a few mi-
nutes to reduce the risk of damage. After a
cool-down period, Launch Control will be
available again.
Peeler ias tea)
os] Transmission: malfunction! Safely stop vehi-
cle
Do not continue driving. Stop the vehicle as soon
as possible in a safe location and secure it so it
does not roll. See an authorized Audi dealer or
authorized Audi Service Facility for assistance.
[i Transmission: too hot. Please stop vehicle
The transmission is too hot and can become dam-
aged. Stop and let the transmission cool with the
engine running (at idle) in the "P" selector lever
position. Then the indicator light and the mes-
sage turn off, drive to an authorized Audi dealer
or authorized Audi Service Facility immediately to
have the malfunction corrected. If the indicator
light and the driver message do not turn off, do
not continue driving. See an authorized Audi
dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility for as-
sistance.
[GJ Transmission: malfunction! You can contin-
ue driving. See owner's manual
Drive immediately to an authorized Audi dealer
or authorized Audi Service Facility to have the
malfunction repaired.
fs] Transmission: malfunction! You can contin-
ue driving with limited function. No reverse
gear
There is a system malfunction in the transmis-
sion. The transmission is switching to emergency
mode. This mode only shifts into certain gears or
may no longer shift at all. The engine may stall.
You cannot engage the reverse gear. Drive to an
authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service
Facility immediately to have the malfunction cor-
rected.
1} Transmission: malfunction! You can contin-
ue driving in D until engine is off
There is a system malfunction in the transmis-
sion. The transmission is switching to emergency
mode. If you turn the engine off, you will not be
able to select any other selector lever positions
after starting the engine again. Drive to an au-
thorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service
Facility immediately to have the malfunction cor-
rected.
isl Transmission: too hot. Please adapt driving
style
The transmission temperature has increased sig-
nificantly. Drive very cautiously or take a break
from driving until the temperature returns to the
normal range and the indicator light turns off.
Transmission: please press brake pedal and
select gear again
Press the brake pedal and select the desired se-
lector lever position again. You can then continue
driving.
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steering wheel, and stop your vehicle in a safe lo-
cation as soon as possible. Do not continue driv-
ing. See an authorized Audi dealer or authorized
Audi Service Facility for assistance.
& Steering: malfunction! You can continue
driving
There is a malfunction in the steering system.
Steering may be more difficult or more sensitive.
Adapt your driving style. Have the steering sys-
tem checked immediately by an authorized Audi
dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility. Please
note that the red indicator light may turn on af-
ter restarting the engine. Do not continue driving
if it does.
@ Tips
If the a or El indicator light only stays on
for a short time, you may continue driving.
All wheel drive (quattro)
Applies to: vehicles with all wheel drive

The all-wheel drive system distributes the driving
power variably to the front and rear axle to im-
prove the driving characteristics. It works togeth-
er with selective wheel torque control, which can
activate when driving through curves
=> page 104.
The all-wheel drive system is designed for high
motor power. Your vehicle is exceptionally power-
ful and has excellent driving characteristics both
under normal driving conditions and on snow and
ice. Always read and follow safety precautions
>A.

Z\ WARNING
— Even in vehicles with all wheel drive, you
should adapt your driving style to the cur-
rent road and traffic conditions to reduce
the risk of an accident.
— The braking ability of your vehicle is limited
to the traction of the wheels. In this way, it
is not different from a two wheel drive vehi-
cle. Do not drive too fast because this in-
creases the risk of an accident.

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— Note that on wet streets, the front wheels
can “hydroplane’” if driving at speeds that
are too high. Unlike front wheel drive
vehicles, the motor RPM does not increase
suddenly when the vehicle begins hydro-
planing. Adapt your speed to the road condi-

tions to reduce the risk of an accident.

Rear spoiler
Applies to: vehicles with retractable rear spoiler

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Fig. 113 Center console: button for the rear spoiler
The rear spoiler increases driving stability. The
rear spoiler extends automatically at speeds
above approximately 75 mph (120 km/h). It will
retract automatically when the speed drops be-
low approximately 50 mph (80 km/h).
You can also extend and retract the rear spoiler
manually.
> Extending: press > briefly.
> Retracting: press and hold 3% when driving at
speeds up to approximately 10 mph (20 km/h).
At speeds from approximately 10 mph (20
km/h) to 75 mph (120 km/h), press 3% briefly.
Messages
If the HB or Mturns on and a corresponding
message appears, the rear spoiler may not be
able to extend due to a malfunction. This could
change the vehicle's driving characteristics at
high speeds. Do not drive faster than 85 mph
(140 km/h).
The rear spoiler may be blocked. Clean the rear
spoiler compartment > page 237, close all vehi-
cle doors and lids, and wait several minutes until
the vehicle has completely turned off. If the indi-
cator light turns on again the next time the >

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engine starts, drive immediately to an authorized
Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility to
have the malfunction repaired. The color of the
indicator light depends on the vehicle speed.

ZA WARNING
— Make sure that the rear spoiler is extended
at speeds above 85 mph (140 km/h). Other-
wise, the reduced driving stability will in-
crease the risk of an accident.
— When extending and retracting the rear
spoiler, make sure there are no persons or
objects within the spoiler range to reduce
the risk of injury.

@) Note
—To reduce the risk of damage, do not press
on the rear spoiler if pushing the vehicle.
—To reduce the risk of damage, never lean
against the rear spoiler or place heavy pres-
sure on it.
—To reduce the risk of damage when extend-
ing or retracting the rear spoiler, make sure
the luggage compartment lid is closed and
there
is nothing in the way of the rear spoil-
er.
Energy management
Your vehicle is equipped with an intelligent ener-
gy management system for distributing electrici-
ty. This significantly improves the starting ability
and increases the vehicle battery life.
G) Tips
— If you drive short distances frequently, the
vehicle battery may not charge enough
while driving. As a result, convenience func-
tions for electrical equipment may be tem-
porarily unavailable.
— The vehicle battery will gradually drain if
the vehicle is not driven for long periods of
time, or if electrical equipment is used
when the engine is not running. To ensure
that the vehicle can still be started, the
electrical equipment will be limited or
switched off.
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Voice recognition system

Applies to: vehicles with voice recognition system and navigation system
Requirement: the Navigation menu must be
open > table on page 123.
Depending on the vehicle equipment and the se-
lected menu item, you can say the following com-
mands to enter a destination:

Function Say:

Opening the list of previous naviga-
tion destinations
Last destinations

Accessing favorites Navigation favorites

Selecting the home address Home address or Drive home

Entering an address with guidance
from the system
Enter address > follow the system prompts

Individual commands for entering a
destination
Enter country / Enter state / Enter city / Enter ZIP code / Enter
street / Enter house number

Making a correction while entering
a destination
Correction

Navigating to a contact Drive me to (XY) or Navigate to contact (XY), for example Drive
me to "John Smith"

Navigating to a specific address for
a contact
Navigate to contact (XY) business / private,
for example “Navigate to John Smith private”

Navigating to favorites Navigation favorites > Line (XY) / line contents > start route
guidance when prompted

Starting route guidance with an ad-
dress card open
Navigate / Navigate to private address / Navigate to business
address

Entering a new destination/stop-
over when route guidance is active
Enter destination > enter the desired address when prompted >
confirm the new destination/stopover if prompted

Starting route guidance after enter-
ing a destination
Start route guidance

Canceling current route guidance Cancel route guidance

Calculate alternative routes Calculate alternative routes

Entering a point of interest by se-
lecting a search area with guidance
from the system
Point of interest > Change search area > category or subcatego-
ry when prompted, for example “restaurant”

Destination input categories Audi Service / Train station / Airport / Hotel / Hospital / Park-
ing area / Rest area / Restaurant / Gas station etc.

Search areas for entering points of
interest
Nearby / Along the route / Near destination / Near stopover /
In a new city / In a new state/country

Entering an online destination Online destination (XY), for example “Online destination
“Lakeview Hotel"”

Correcting data input No I meant (XY)

Closing the full-screen command
list

Close

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Voice recognition system

Applies to: vehicles with voice recognition system
Requirement: you must be in the Media menu. Depending on the vehicle equipment and the ac-
tive media, you can say the following commands:

Function Say:

Selecting a source directly Jukebox /CD / DVD / SD card 1 / SD card 2 / Audi music inter-
face / iPhone / USB / Bluetooth / Wi-Fi / Media source (XY), for
example “John's player”

Jukebox Videos
Selecting audio/video files from the | Media favorites / Artists / Albums / Genres / Tracks / Playlists /

Selecting audio files on an iPod
(source: Audi music interface)
Artists / Albums / Genres / Tracks / Playlists / Composers /
Podcasts / Audio books

Navigating within a folder struc-
ture/list
Folder up / Line (XY)

Selecting shuffle Shuffle on / Shuffle off

Correcting data input No | meant (XY)

Closing the full-screen command Close
list

@) Note
Read the information about Audi connect, and
be sure to note the connectivity costs section
=@© in General information on page 147.
External voice operation
Applies to: vehicles with voice recognition system and exter-
nal voice operation
Requirement: the ignition and the MMI must be
switched on. A cell phone must be connected to
the MMI with the Handsfree profile > page 129.
The mobile device being connected must have
voice control that can be controlled externally.
There must be no phone calls in progress and the
parking aid must not be active.
> Switching on: press and hold the ™» button on
the multifunction steering wheel and say the
desired command after the external speech dia-
log begins.
> Resuming dialog: if necessary, press the %»
button and say a new command, or:
> Select and confirm Resume on the MMI control
panel.
> Restarting dialog: the system remains ready to
use for a short time after ending the dialog.
You can start a new dialog during this time.
> Briefly press the \» button, or:
» Select and confirm Restart speech dialog sys-
tem on the MMI control panel.
> Switching off: press and hold the » button,
or:
> Select and confirm Cancel on the MMI control
panel.
G) Tips
— There are no voice guidance* prompts when
a dialog is active.
— Audi simply provides access to control your
cell phone with voice operation and does
not take any responsibility for the contents
and commands within the external voice
control.
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> Press the [NAV/MAP] button repeatedly until
the Enter destination menu is displayed
=> page 148, fig. 135.
> Select: left control button > Directory > a con-
tact.

The directory/contacts are shown in alphabetical
order and are marked with symbols to indicate
the storage location:
@ Business address
@ Private address
@® Business destination
@ Private destination
— Select and confirm an address or a destination.
When you have selected a destination, the
route guidance can be started directly.
— Check the address input again when selecting
an address.
— Then select and confirm Start route guidance.
Additional directory functions in the navigation
system can be found under > page 154.
G@) Tips
— Addresses that have been imported from
your mobile device into the MMI can also be
used as a destination.
— If a contact is grayed out in the directory,
this contact has neither a destination nor an
address assigned to it.
el el mL 11a -T- 1)
Applies to: vehicles with navigation system
Opening the POI search

> Press the [NAV/MAP] button repeatedly until
the Enter destination menu is displayed
=> page 148, fig. 135.
> Select: left control button > Points of interest.
Change search area
> Select and confirm Search area > a search area
from the list.
The following search categories are available:
Nearby: points of interest can be selected from
different categories. The points of interest are
listed
starting from the immediate vicinity of the
vehicle up to a radius of approximately 124 miles
(200 km).
Along the route: points of interest along the
route can only be selected during active route
guidance. The points of interest are located di-
rectly along or in the immediate vicinity of the
calculated route.
Near destination/Near stopover: points of inter-
est near a destination or a stopover can only be
selected during active route guidance. The points
of interest can likewise be selected from various
categories. For example, you can search for a ho-
tel or parking lot at the destination.
In new city: select a country/state or searchina
new city. Enter the name of the desired city.
Points of interest can be selected from various
categories. This function allows you to search for
points of interest in any city regardless of the ac-
tive route guidance or the vehicle position.
Searching for the name of a point of interest
in the selected search area
> Select and confirm: Find entry > Enter point of
interest.
> Enter the name of the point of interest.
Searching for a point of interest in a specific
category
> Select and confirm Select category.
> Select and confirm a category, such as Restau-
rants.
@) Tips
— Distances to points of interest are displayed
as a straight-line distance from your current
location. The actual distance from your cur-
rent location to the point of interest is up-
dated automatically. The list of points of in-
terest that were found is not resorted when
this happens.
— There may be entries in the list that cannot
be displayed completely due to their length.
Select the corresponding entry from the
list. Select: right control button > Show des-
tination details. Detailed information for
the selected entry in the list is then dis-
played.
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