2008 AUDI A8 four wheel drive

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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:
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Navigation111
MMI componentsMMI control consoleMulti-function steering wheelTelephone handsetVoice control You can exit the legend menu by pressing .
Orientation. The map is displayed either facing north or facing
the direction of travel
page 118. If you select the orientation
option in the activated legend menu and press the rotary push-
button, the orientation switches from the direction of travel to
the direction facing north and vice versa. This setting is not
stored.
Scale. Turn the rotary pushbutton clockwise/anti-clockwise to
zoom in or out. You can also change the scale via the activated
legend menu. The setting that was last activated is stored.
Distance to the destination
Estimated time of arrival
Examples of selected map contents
Depiction of motorway exits on a scale of 50 m to 500 m. On a
scale of 750 m to 8 km the exits are displayed as dots.
Location of the vehicle
Destination control button. To switch to entry space

page 105, fig. 91 or the route plan
page 108, fig. 96.
If you use the crosshairs to select map contents, any existing
information on the contents (e.g. address, phone number) will
be displayed. If you select a traffic jam symbol and press the
rotary pushbutton, the corresponding TMC traffic report will be
displayed. On a scale of 1 km upwards, the map contents will
not be displayed.
Display of position coordinates of the crosshairs (longitude and
latitude).
Map position menu. The point on the map selected with the
crosshairs can be set as a destination or stopover, stored in the
directory and called up on the telephone
page 109.
The crosshairs can be moved horizontally and vertically by
turning and pressing the rotary pushbutton. Press the rotary
pushbutton to switch between the horizontal and vertical cross-
hair bars or deactivate this option. Using this option, you can,
for example, select a new destination
page 109.Moving along the route. This function can be used while route
guidance is activated. Turn the rotary pushbutton clock-
wise/anti-clockwise to move the map along the current route.
Altitude display
Note
Did you know that you can choose from four different map types

page 118?
Applies to vehicles: with navigation system
In the driver information system
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Fig. 101 Display when
a lane change is
required
Fig. 102 Display when
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Basic operation129
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•If your vehicle is not equipped with these systems, the corre-
sponding button has no function.
Applies to vehicles: with multi-function steering wheel
Adjusting the volume
The volume of the active audio source (radio, CD, Audi
music interface*, TV*) and the route guidance cues can
be adjusted on the multi-function steering wheel.
Important: The MMI system must be switched on

page 40.
Increasing and reducing the volume on the
active audio source
– Use the right thumbwheel
page 128, fig. 110 to
scroll up/down.
Mute
– To mute the MMI system, scroll the right thumbwheel

page 128, fig. 110 down until a crossed-out loud-
speaker symbol appears in the status line of the MMI
display. Any activated media drives will be paused. Pause
will also appear in the heading of the MMI display.
– To deactivate the mute/pause function, scroll the right
thumbwheel up. Playback of the paused media drive will
then be resumed.
Route guidance
– Press the right thumbwheel
page 128, fig. 110. The
last route guidance cue will now be repeated.
– To change the volume, scroll the right thumbwheel
up/down during the route guidance cue.
Listening to the radio
Applies to vehicles: with multi-function steering wheel
Calling up the radio menu
Important: The radio function on the MMI system must be
switched on
page 54.
– Press the button
page 128, fig. 110 repeatedly
until the radio menu appears in the display of the driver
information system
page 130, fig. 113.
Would you like to find out more about the radio function in your
vehicle? You can find a detailed description on
page 53,
“Listening to the radio”.
Applies to vehicles: with multi-function steering wheel
Setting the waveband
The four wavebands FM, MW, LW and DAB* (digital radio)
are displayed at the top of the display of the driver infor-
mation system.
Important: The radio menu must be displayed
page 130,
fig. 113.
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Fig. 112 List of wave-
bands
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