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Contents 2
Contents
Notes about this
Operating Manual
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MMI components . . . . . . . .
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Controls and displays at a glance .
MMI: Multi Media Interface . . . . . . .
Notes on traffic safety . . . . . . . . . . .
Cleaning and care . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Media drives. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General notes on CD/DVD
operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CD changer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DVD navigation drive . . . . . . . . . . . .
Audi music interface . . . . . . . . . . . .
Phone pre-installation. . . . . . . . . .
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Bluetooth car telephone kit. . . . .
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Handset for the Bluetooth car
telephone kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cleaning and care . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MMI control console . . .
Basic operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
All MMI menus at a glance . . . . . .
Switching on and off . . . . . . . . . . .
How to use the controls . . . . . . . .
MMI display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting the volume . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting the sound . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting the time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Calling up the on-board handbook
Restarting the MMI system (Reset)
Other settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Listening to the radio. . . . . . . . . .
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Activating radio mode . . . . . . . . . .
Setting the waveband . . . . . . . . . .
Selecting a station from the station
list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tuning to a station . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Scanning stations . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Storing stations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Selecting a stored station . . . . . . .
Moving a stored station . . . . . . . . .
Other settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Playing media. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Activating media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Selecting a CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Selecting a folder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Selecting a track . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fast forward/rewind and
next/previous track . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shuffle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Scanning tracks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pausing and resuming (media
drive) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Naming CDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other settings for CDs in the CD
changer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other settings for Audi music
interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Television . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Activating TV mode . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Selecting a TV channel . . . . . . . . . .
Display in the MMI system . . . . . . .
Selecting TV channels . . . . . . . . . . .
Storing TV channels . . . . . . . . . . . .
Selecting a stored channel . . . . . .
Moving a stored channel . . . . . . . .
Selecting an external AV source . .
Other settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Managing the directory . . . . . . . .
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Opening the directory . . . . . . . . . . .
Making a new directory entry . . . .
Using an entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Editing an entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using the telephone . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Requirements for using the
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Notes about this Operating Manual5
MMI componentsMMI control consoleMulti-function steering wheelTelephone handsetVoice control
Notes about this Operating Manual
This Operating Manual contains important information, tips,
suggestions and warnings.
Please ensure that this Operating Manual is always kept in the
vehicle. It should always be available to anyone else driving the
vehicle, i.e. anyone renting, borrowing or buying the vehicle from
you.
This manual describes the equipment available for the vehicle at the
time of going to print. Some of the equipment described here will
not be available until a later date, or may only be available in certain
markets.
Some sections of this Operating Manual do not apply to all vehicles.
If this is the case, a text at the start of the section indicates which
vehicles it applies to, e.g. “Applies to vehicles: with telephone”. This
optional equipment is also marked with an asterisk “*”.
Illustrations are intended as a general guide, and may vary from the
equipment fitted in your vehicle in some details.
At the beginning of this Operating Manual, you will find a table of
contents showing all the items described in this manual in the order
in which they appear. An alphabetical index is included at the end
of the Operating Manual.
All references to positions such as “left”, “right”, “front” or “rear”
are given as seen facing in the direction of travel.
* optional equipment

The section is continued on the following page.
Denotes the end of a section.
®Registered trademarks are marked ®. However, the absence of
this symbol does not constitute a waiver of the rights
concerning any proprietary name.

Refers to a “WARNING” within the same section. If the
WARNING symbol is followed by a page number the warning text
referred to is included in a different section.
WARNING
Texts with this symbol contain safety information. They warn you
of serious dangers, possibly involving accident or injury.
Caution
Texts with this symbol draw your attention to a possible risk of
damage to your vehicle.
For the sake of the environment
Texts with this symbol refer to points relevant to the protection of
the environment.
Note
Texts with this symbol contain additional information of a more
general nature.










Overview 10
•When using the handset for the car telephone kit*, please
consider the safety notes described on
page 24.
Cleaning and care
For information on the care and cleaning of the MMI components,
please refer to your Owner's Manual, chapter Cleaning and Care.
For information on the proper handling of the handset for the car
telephone kit*, please refer to the sections starting on
page 30.
WARNING (continued)










Media drives17
MMI componentsMMI control consoleMulti-function steering wheelTelephone handsetVoice control
Disconnecting the iPod connector
– Release the connector by pressing both knobs

page 16, fig. 9.
– Carefully pull the connector out of the iPod .
When it is connected, the iPod can be put away in the storage bay

page 15, fig. 5.
The iPod battery is charged via the adapter cable when the iPod is
connected to the Audi music interface and the ignition is switched
on.
The following iPods can be connected to the iPod adapter cable:
•iPod Mini (versions 1.3.0, 1.4.0 and 1.4.1)
•iPod nano 1G - First Generation (versions 1.1, 1.1.1 and 1.3)
•iPod 5G - Fifth Generation Video (version 1.1.2)
•iPod 4G - Fourth Generation (version 3.1.1)
Other versions cannot be used with the iPod adapter cable. You can
connect these devices as portable players using the optional
adapter cable with 3.5 mm jack plug*
page 18.
Any problems with the iPod will also affect the operation of the MMI.
In this case, please reset your iPod (see operating instructions)
The following iPod control functions are not supported by the MMI:
•Star rating for music tracks
•Jump to a specific place in a track
•Add tracks to the “on-the-go” playlist
•Display the “compilations” folder. Similarly, tracks marked “part
of a compilation” are not included in the artist list if the compilation
function was activated in the iPod.
Note
•For more information on operating the iPod via the MMI, please
refer to the sections starting on
page 63.
•Please refer to the iPod operating instructions for important
information on how to use your iPod.
•We recommend that you update the iPod software to the latest
status.
•Your Audi dealership will be able to provide the latest informa-
tion on the Audi music interface.
Applies to vehicles: with Audi music interface and USB/mini USB adapter cable - under
development at the time of printing
Connecting a portable player via a USB/mini
USB adapter cable
Different USB memory devices can be connected to the
Audi music interface via a USB/mini USB adapter cable.
When connected, the memory devices can be put away in the
storage bay
page 15, fig. 5.
The Audi music interface supports USB memory devices belonging
to the “USB Device Subclass 1, 2 and 6”. The manufacturer will
provide you with information on the “USB Device Subclass” of a USB
memory device.
The following USB memory devices are supported:
•USB sticks
•Single card readers
•Multiple card readers (first card slot used)
•USB MP3 players that do not require special driver software
•External USB flash memory
•External USB hard drives (HDD) - 1", 1.8", 2.5" drives with a max.
starting/continuous current of 800 mA
For information on how to operate the USB memory device via the
MMI, please refer to sections starting on
page 63.
MP3/ WMA files must meet the following specifications:
A1
A2










Bluetooth car telephone kit 26
link to the device which has not been used for the longest time in
conjunction with the car telephone kit.
Bluetooth connection
When you insert the ignition key, a Bluetooth connection is auto-
matically established between the car telephone kit and your
bonded mobile phone or handset*. For this, the handset must be
placed in the carrier.
The Bluetooth connection between the car telephone kit and the
mobile phone is automatically terminated when you remove the key
from the ignition lock. The connection between the car telephone kit
and the handset is terminated when you switch off the car tele-
phone kit
page 97.
Applies to vehicles: with Bluetooth car telephone kit
Switching the Bluetooth car telephone kit on
and off
– Press the function selector button marked .
– Press the function selector button marked .
– Turn the rotary pushbutton to Switch on telephone or
Switch off telephone.– Press the rotary pushbutton. The Bluetooth car tele-
phone will be turned on/off.
The telephone will be turned “on” automatically when the ignition
is switched on, as long as it was not switched off separately the last
time it was used.
Applies to vehicles: with Bluetooth car telephone kit
Bonding a mobile phone with SIM Access
Profile
The bonding procedure is started from the MMI.
The mobile phone must be bonded to your car telephone kit
(this only has to be done once). This procedure involves
Fig. 16 Switching off
the telephone
TEL
SETUP
Fig. 17 Find new
mobile phones
Fig. 18 PIN display for
entry on mobile phone






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Bluetooth car telephone kit27
MMI componentsMMI control consoleMulti-function steering wheelTelephone handsetVoice control
various steps, depending on the mobile phone you are
using.
– Make sure that Bluetooth and access to your SIM card are
activated on your mobile phone. Discoverability must be
activated on your mobile phone.
– Press the button on the MMI control console. The
MMI display will show the message Please connect your
mobile phone or insert the SIM card in the handset.
– Turn the rotary pushbutton to Find new mobile phones

page 26, fig. 17 and press the rotary pushbutton. The
available Bluetooth mobile phones are shown in the MMI
display.
– Turn the rotary pushbutton to select a mobile phone and
press the rotary pushbutton. A 16-digit PIN number

page 26, fig. 18 will appear in the MMI display.
– To enter the 16-digit PIN shown in the display, select
Accept PIN
page 26, fig. 18. Enter this PIN number on
the mobile phone while the vehicle is stationary. You will
usually be given about 30 seconds to complete the entry.
– To enter any other 16-digit PIN, select Enter other PIN

page 26, fig. 18. Enter any 16-digit PIN code via the
speller
page 43. Then enter this 16-digit PIN on the
mobile phone while the vehicle is stationary. You will
usually be given about 30 seconds to complete the entry.
– Confirm the bonding process on the mobile phone when
prompted to do so. The SIM card symbol
page 29,
fig. 21 will appear in the status line of the MMI display
when the mobile phone has successfully bonded.
– Enter the PIN code for your SIM card.Note
•You can delete stored Bluetooth devices using the function
Delete external Bluetooth devices
page 96.
•For up-to-date information on mobile phones with the SIM
Access Profile, please ask an Audi dealer or specialist retailer.
Applies to vehicles: with Bluetooth car telephone kit and handset
Bonding a handset
The factory-fitted handset is already bonded to the car
telephone kit.
You may have to bond the handset to the car telephone kit
if the connection is not established automatically. The
bonding procedure is started from the handset.
–Set Discoverability to on for the bonding process

page 96.
– Select Veh. base station on the handset
fig. 19.
– Press the control button for OK on the handset. The avail-
able vehicle base station will be displayed (e.g. “AUDI
BTA”)
page 156.
TEL
A1
Fig. 19 Handset: Scan-
ning for vehicle base
station











Bluetooth car telephone kit 28
– Using the handset, select the desired vehicle base
station (e.g. “AUDI BTA”).
– Press the control button for Conn. on the handset.
–On the MMI, select Ye s to confirm the prompt PIN entry
required. Connect? A PIN number
page 26, fig. 18 will
appear in the MMI display.
– To enter the 16-digit PIN shown in the display, select
Accept PIN
page 26, fig. 18. Enter this PIN number on
the handset while the vehicle is stationary. You will be
given about 30 seconds to complete the entry.
– To enter any other 16-digit PIN, select Enter other PIN

page 26, fig. 18. Enter any 16-digit PIN code via the
speller
page 43. Then enter this 16-digit PIN on the
handset while the vehicle is stationary. You will be given
about 30 seconds to complete the entry.
– Press the control button for OK on the handset.
The exact name of the Bluetooth-capable base station on your
vehicle (e.g. “AUDI BTA”) can be retrieved using the Bluetooth name
function
page 96.
Note
The handset can be deleted from the list of Bluetooth devices

page 96.
Applies to vehicles: with Bluetooth car telephone kit
Bonding a mobile phone with Hands-Free
Profile
The bonding procedure is started on the mobile phone.
The mobile phone must be bonded to your car telephone kit
(this only has to be done once). This procedure involves
various steps, depending on the mobile phone you are
using.
– Switch on the ignition and the MMI (if not already acti-
vated).
–Set Discoverability to on for the bonding process

page 96.
– Select the appropriate menu option on your mobile
phone to search for Bluetooth compatible devices.
– Connect the mobile phone to the car telephone kit. When
the car telephone kit is detected, you will see the name
“AUDI BTA” on your mobile phone.
Fig. 20 Mobile phone
with Hands-Free Profile
bonded and connected











Basic operation 40
Basic operation
All MMI menus at a glance
The menu structure
page 38, fig. 26 and
page 39, fig. 27
contains the available options for each main function of the MMI
system.
Note
Depending on the equipment fitted in your vehicle, the menus may
differ from those shown here.
Switching on and off
Vehicles without advanced key*
– The ignition must be switched on to turn on the MMI
system. The menu of the last main function selected will
appear. The last used audio/video source will automati-
cally be activated.
– To switch off the MMI system, remove the ignition key.
Your settings will be stored.Vehicles with advanced key*
– To switch on the MMI system, press the button.
– To switch off the MMI system, press the button
twice. Your settings will be stored.
Manual mode
– To switch on the MMI system, briefly press the ON/OFF
button
fig. 28.
– To switch off the MMI system, press and hold the ON/OFF
button until the MMI is switched off.
The MMI system will not be switched on automatically when the
ignition is switched on if it was turned off manually the last time it
was operated.
The MMI system remains in operative mode for approximately 10
minutes after the ignition is switched off. If you do not press any
function selector button, control button or the rotary pushbutton on
the MMI control console within this time period, the MMI system
will be switched off automatically.
Note
If the ignition is switched off and the battery charge level is low, the
MMI system will be switched off automatically.Fig. 28 ON/OFF button
START
STOP