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Audi Navigation System plus (RNS-E)11.04
Audi Navigation Syst
e
Operating Instr
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© 2004 AUDI AG
It has always been Audi’s policy to continuously improve its prod-
ucts. Audi, therefore, reserves the right to make changes in design
and specifications, and to make additions or improvements in its
products, without incurring any obligation to install them on prod-
ucts previously manufactured.
Text, illustrations and specifications in this book are based on the
most up-to-date information available at the time of printing.
Al l r ig h t s re s e r v e d . M a y n o t b e re p ro d u c e d o r tr a n s l a t e d i n wh o l e o r
in part without the written consent of AUDI AG. Specifications are
subject to change without notice.
“BOSE” is a registered trademark of Bose Corporation.Editorial deadline: 08/20/20
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manual for your vehicle.
For the sake of the
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Printed in Germany
© 2004 AUDI AG
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IntroductionYou have decided on the Audi Navigation System plus - thank you very much
for your confidence in us.
With this equipment, you are acquiring a highly developed technical system which offers various
choices for entertainment and communication in addition to navigation. All the settings can be
made centrally, using an easy-to-follow menu guide.
W e r e c o m m e n d t h a t y o u r e a d t h i s o w n e r ' s m a n u a l c a r e f u l l y s o t h a t y o u q u i c k l y b e c o m e c o m p l e t e l y
familiar with all of the functions and possibilities of the system and are able to make full use of
them while driving.
Should you have any further questions about the Audi Navigation System plus in your vehicle,
please direct them to your Audi Dealer.
We hope you enjoy driving your car!
AUDI AG
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Table of contents 2Table of contentsAbout this book
. . . . . . . . . .
General operation
. . . . . . . .
Overview
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Control unit with screen . . . . . . . . .
Important Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Switching on and off . . . . . . . . . . . .
Opening and closing display . . . . .
Anti-theft coding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General system operation
. . . . . .
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Multi-function steering wheel . . . .
Display
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Orientation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Orientation symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating the speller . . . . . . . . . . . .
Control wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Drives
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CD changer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DVD navigation drive . . . . . . . . . . . .
MP3 player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CD changer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
RADIO, CD
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
RADIO
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Band control button (frequency) .
Main radio menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Memory control button . . . . . . . . .
Sound control button . . . . . . . . . . .
Tuning control button . . . . . . . . . .
Setup Radio (FM/AM range) . . . . . .
Satellite Digital Audio Radio
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setup Satellite radio . . . . . . . . . . . .
System information . . . . . . . . . . . .
CD/SD
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Source control button . . . . . . . . . .
Main CD menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CD list control button . . . . . . . . . . .
Sound control button . . . . . . . . . . .
CD control button . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setup CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Main MP3 menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MP3 list control button . . . . . . . . .
Sound control button . . . . . . . . . . .
MP3 ctrl control button . . . . . . . . .
Setup MP3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting sound settings
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S e t t ing bas ic s ou n d ch a ra c te r i st ic s
DSP (Digital Signal Processing) . . .
Dynamic noise compensation . . . .
Volume settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
NAME, TEL
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NAME (directory)
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General safety precautions . . . . . .
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Main directory menu . . . . . . . . . . . .
Te l e p h o n e
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General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
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Table of contents3
General operation
RADIO, CD
NAME, TEL
NAV, INFO
CAR, SETUP
NAV, INFO
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Navigation (NAV)
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General safety precautions . . . . . .
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Main navigation menu . . . . . . . . . .
Memory control button . . . . . . . . .
Route control button . . . . . . . . . . .
Map control button . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Nav-Info control button . . . . . . . . .
Setup Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Information (INFO)
. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Main information menu . . . . . . . . .
CAR, SETUP
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CAR
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SETUP
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Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Settings control button . . . . . . . . . Sound control button . . . . . . . . . . .
Display control button . . . . . . . . . .
Frequently Asked Questions
(FAQ)
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Self-help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Alphabetical index
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108
108
109
117
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About this book 4About this bookEquipment and illustrationsTh i s b o o k d e s c r i b e s t h e equipment range specified for this model at
the editorial deadline date as indicated on the inside of the back
c o v e r. I n d iv i d u a l i t e m s o f e qui p m e n t ma y n o t y e t b e a v a i l a b l e a t t h e
time of printing or may only be offered in certain countries.
Th e illustrations are designed as schematic images. Some of the
details on your vehicle may therefore look slightly different than
illustrated in this manual.Structure of the bookThe contents are systematically structured in a color-coded layout
to make it easier to locate specific topics and understand them.Chapters, Table of Contents and IndexThe contents of the book are divided into relatively small sections
that are summarized in clearly arranged chapters (e.g. “System
Operation”). To make it easier to use the book, we have identified
the individual chapters with the color codes from the Audi Naviga-
tion System. Each color code is shown in the bottom margin of the
chapter as well as in the headings and illustrations.
In front of each chapter, icons shaded with the background color
code of that specific section help to make the book more attractive
and also serve to differentiate the fonts and facilitate navigation.
Th e Table of Contents, organized into chapters, and the detailed
Index a t t h e e n d o f t h e b o o k h e l p y o u to qu ick ly fin d t h e i n fo rm a t i o n
you need.SectionsThe information in most sections apply to all vehicles. However,
since the equipment level is not the same on all vehicles, this book
also contains sections which may not apply to your particular
vehicle. When this is the case, the section will be identified, for example: “Applies to vehicles: with Audi cd changer”. This way, you
only have to read the sections which are applicable to your vehicle.
Although the information has been grouped into the appropriate
sections, there are many possible equipment combinations which
may be described in this book, but not installed on your vehicle.
Th e s e a re li s t e d as o p t io n a l e qu i p m e n t a n d m a r ke d w it h a n as t e r i s k
“*”.
®Registered trademarks are marked with ®. The absence of this
symbol does not warrant unrestricted use of a term.
The paragraph continues on the next page.
The square marks the end of a paragraph.
Heading summaries and step-by-step
instructionsEach section has its own heading.
Then follows a summary (in large, italic print), which tells you the
subject matter of the section.
Under an illustration you will find step-by-step instructions (in rela-
t i v e l y l a rg e p r i n t ), w h ich t e l l y o u w h a t y o u m us t d o . E a ch i n s t r uc t i o n
is identified with a dash.
A descriptive section offering important and continuing informa-
tion for each topic follows.Special symbols in this bookSeveral symbols are used in this book. These symbols draw your
attention to important information about a number of special
subjects. Please familiarize yourself with the symbols and what they
mean.
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About this book5
General operation
RADIO, CD
NAME, TEL
NAV, INFO
CAR, SETUP
WARNING
Text with this symbol contains information about safety and how
to reduce the risk of serious personal injury or death.
Warning texts are the most important. Throughout this book you
will find a double arrow followed by a warning symbol. This will
refer you to a warning at the end of the section. You should pay
particular attention to this warning.
Note
Text with this symbol contains information about avoiding damage
to your vehicle.
A note lets you know that something may cause damage to your
v e h i c l e o r e q u i p m e n t ( f o r e x a m p l e , d a m a g e t o t h e C D p l a y e r ) o r t h a t
something could cause an accident (for example, a street could be
slippery even if the temperature is around 40° F (5° C).
For the sake of the environment
Text with this symbol contains important notes about the environ-
ment and how you can help protect it.
For the sake of the environment lets you know what you can do to
h e l p p r o t e c t t h e e n v i r o n m e n t ( f o r e x a m p l e , h o w y o u c a n r e d u c e f u e l
consumption).
Tips
Text with this symbol contains special tips and other information
about getting the most out of your vehicle and its features.
A tip makes you aware of important information which you may find
useful.
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