2008 AUDI A4 Infotainment MMI Operating Manual

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Overview 8
Fig. 1 MMI controls and displays










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MMI componentsMMI control consoleMulti-function steering wheelTelephone handsetVoice control
Overview
Controls and displays at a glance
The various controls of the MMI are arranged centrally
and are easily accessible.
Multi-function steering wheel* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Driver information system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MMI display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CD changer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ON/OFF button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MMI control console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Note
•Please note that only the MMI and its components are described
in this operating manual. For more information about your vehicle's
equipment and features, please refer to your Owner's Manual.
•The arrangement of the MMI switches and controls on right-
hand drive models* may be slightly different from the layout shown
in
page 8, fig. 1. However, the symbols used to identify the
controls are the same.
MMI: Multi Media Interface
The Audi Multi Media Interface (MMI) combines different
communication and entertainment systems in your Audi.
With your MMI you can listen to the radio or CDs, watch television*
and even connect portable players*1). The navigation system*
guides you directly to your destination. You can also follow your
individual route plan with up to three stopovers. Information about traffic conditions is taken into account when calculating your route.
Of course, you can use many your mobile phone's* functions in
conjunction with the MMI. Alternatively, a handset is available for
the integrated Bluetooth car telephone kit*. In addition, the MMI
combines various driver assistance systems of your vehicle.
You can access the comprehensive infotainment system in several
ways. On the one hand, you can reach all functions via the MMI
control console with its intuitive and standardised operation
concept. On the other hand, you can access frequently used MMI
functions via the multi-function steering wheel or the speech
dialogue system.
Notes on traffic safety
You should only perform important functions, e.g. enter a naviga-
tion destination, while the vehicle is stationary. Please always bear
in mind: Be prepared to stop operating the system in the interest of
your safety and that of other road users.
WARNING
•Today's driving conditions require your full attention. As the
driver, you have full responsibility for the safety of the vehicle and
other road users. For this reason, only operate the MMI when the
traffic conditions allow you to do so safely and when you can
maintain proper control of your vehicle - risk of injury.
•The volume of the audio sources (radio, CD player, etc.) should
only be set at a level which enables you to hear distant police and
emergency vehicles clearly - failure to do so could result in an acci-
dent.
•Please heed laws regulating the use of telephones in vehicles.
1)Still under development at the time of printing.
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•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.
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Media drives11
MMI componentsMMI control consoleMulti-function steering wheelTelephone handsetVoice control
Media drives
General notes on CD/DVD operation
These general notes apply to audio CDs and navigation
DVDs.
Requirements for good sound reproduction
Please note the following in order to ensure perfect high-quality
sound reproduction and avoid damage to media drives:
•Do not use damaged or scratched CDs or DVDs .
•Do not use single CDs (diameter 8 cm / 3 inches) .
•Do not use non-circular CDs (shape CDs) .
•Do not use labels .
•Do not use protective rings .
•Do not use dirty CDs or DVDs.
•Do not use a CD cover or a stabiliser.
•Always store unused CDs/DVDs in a suitable CD case and do not
expose them to direct sunlight.
Cleaning media drives, CDs and DVDs
Never use a CD player cleaning disc to clean the media drives.Clean CDs and DVDs with a soft, lint-free cloth. Wipe the disc in a
straight line from the centre outwards. If necessary, dirt can be
removed with a commercially available CD cleaner or with isopropyl
alcohol. Please never use petrol, paint thinner or record cleaner, as
these can damage CDs and DVDs.
Use of laser equipment
Laser devices are divided into the safety classes 1 to 4, as specified
by DIN IEC 76 (CO) 6/ VDE 0837. The audio devices used on your
vehicle are classified as safety class 1. Lasers used in devices that
fall into this category are very weak and well screened, so there is
no danger if used correctly.
Read errors
If the display indicates a read error, any of the following causes are
possible:
Note
•Under certain circumstances audio CDs that are copy-protected
or CDs that do not comply with the standard audio format cannot be
Fig. 2 CDs that should
not be used.
AA
AB
AC
AD
AE
ProblemRemedy
CD/DVD is dirty.Clean the CD/DVD.
CD/DVD is scratched.Replace the CD/DVD with a
scratch-free CD/DVD.
CD/DVD was inserted upside
down.Insert the CD/DVD with the text
facing upwards.
Condensation has formed on
the CD/DVD.Wait until the CD/DVD is dry.
A mechanical malfunction has
occurred on the media drive.Contact an Audi dealer or quali-
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played. CDs that comply with the standard audio format have the
label “Compact Disc Digital Audio”.
•At extremely high or low outside temperatures, it is possible that
the playback of a CD/DVD will not function temporarily. A thermostat
switch is installed to protect the CD/DVD and the reading laser.
•Never remove the device cover. The device has no components
that can be serviced by the owner.
CD changer
Introduction
Eject button
CD slot
button
Position buttons with integrated diodes
The CD changer is located in the centre console. You can load
standard audio CDs or MP3/WMA CDs into the CD changer. The MMI
is used for playing CDs
page 63.
MP3/ WMA files must meet the following specifications:In the case of MP3 files with variable bit rate the display of elapsed
playing time may deviate from the actual figure.
Please note that music files are copyright-protected.
Note
•Please observe the notes for handling CDs
page 11.
•The CD changer does not support playlists and DRM-protected
files.
•In view of the variety of CD-Rs and CD-RWs and the difference in
memory capacities, the quality of this function may vary in the case
of some memory media.
Loading CDs
Do not use any force when inserting a CD into the drive. The
CD will be drawn into the slot automatically.
Fig. 3 CD changer
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A2
A3LOAD
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MP3 filesWMA files
FormatMPEG-1 Layer 2 and 3
MPEG-2 Layer 2 and 3Version 7, 8 and 9
StandardISO 9660 Level 1 and 2
File systemJoliet (single session and multisession)
Bit rates32 to 320 kbit/s and variable bit rate
Number of
files and
directoriesMax. 255 files per directory, max. 255 directories;
in total not more than 512 files and directories
per medium
ID3 tags/
WMA tagsVersion 1, 1.1, 2.2, 2.3
and 2.4,
max. 30 charactersVersion 7, 8 and 9,
max. 30 characters
Supported
mediaCD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW with a capacity of 650 MB
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Loading a CD
– Press the button
page 12, fig. 3. When the
CD changer is ready for loading, the red diodes in the CD
slot will flash.
– Insert the CD (text facing upwards) into the CD slot ,
holding it straight. The CD will automatically be loaded
into the next available position in the CD changer. The
diode light in the corresponding button will stop
flashing.
Loading all CDs
– Press and hold the button for more than 2
seconds.
– Wait until the red diodes in the CD slot flash.
– Insert all six CDs (text facing upwards) one at a time into
the CD slot , holding them straight. The button diodes
for the occupied positions will stop flashing.
Loading a CD in a specific empty position
– Press the button . The button diodes for any
empty positions will begin flashing.
– Press one of the flashing buttons .
– Wait until the diodes in the CD slot flash.
– Insert the CD (text facing upwards) into the CD slot ,
holding it straight.
Loading a CD in a specific occupied position
– Press the button . The diodes in buttons will
be illuminated to indicate which positions are already
loaded with a CD.– Press one of the illuminated buttons . The CD at that
position will then be ejected.
– Remove the CD from the slot .
– Insert the CD that you wish to load (text facing upwards)
into the slot , holding it straight.
If you press the button again while loading all CDs, the
loading process will be stopped.
After it has been ejected, the CD will automatically be pulled back
into the CD changer after about 30 seconds if it is not removed from
the CD slot.
Note
Please observe the notes for handling CDs
page 11.
Changing CDs
– Press one of the illuminated buttons
page 12, fig. 3.
The CD inserted at this position will then be played.
Ejecting CDs
Ejecting a CD
– To eject the CD that is currently playing, press the eject
button
page 12, fig. 3.
– To eject any CD, press the eject button and then one
of the illuminated buttons
page 12, fig. 3.
Ejecting all CDs
– Press and hold the eject button for at least two
seconds. All of the CDs are ejected one after the other.
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A2
A2
A4
LOADA3
A2
A2
A4
LOADA3A4
A4
A2
A2
LOADA3A4
A4
A2
A2
LOAD
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After it has been ejected, the CD will automatically be pulled back
into the CD changer after about 30 seconds if it is not removed from
the CD slot.
Note
Please observe the notes for handling CDs
page 11.
DVD navigation drive
Applies to vehicles: with navigation system
Introduction
Eject button
DVD slot
Depending on the equipment fitted on the vehicle the DVD drive
may be located in the side compartment on the left of the luggage
compartment or underneath the floor panel of the luggage
compartment.
You cannot use the Navigation functions if you have not inserted a
navigation DVD in the DVD drive. TMC traffic messages will then not
be displayed.
Note
You can obtain navigation DVDs from your Audi dealer. Your Audi
dealer will also be able to provide information on updates which are
available for the DVDs.
Applies to vehicles: with navigation system
Loading a navigation DVD
Do not use any force when inserting the navigation DVD
into the drive. The DVD will be drawn into the slot auto-
matically.
– Make sure that no navigation DVD is already loaded in
the drive
page 14.
– Insert the navigation DVD into the drive
fig. 4, keeping
it level (printed side facing upwards).
After the navigation DVD has been loaded, the display will show
“Navigation is being initialised”. You can use the function as soon
as the message disappears.
If the message “Please check navigation DVD” appears in the MMI
display, the Navigation function cannot be used.
Note
Please observe the notes on handling navigation DVDs
page 11.
Applies to vehicles: with navigation system
Ejecting a navigation DVD
– Press the eject button
fig. 4. The navigation DVD
will then be ejected.
Fig. 4 DVD player for
navigation system
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A2
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