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assist systems
Adjusting brightness of warning lamp
Applies to vehicles: with Audi side assist
The brightness of the warning Lamp can be ad
justed on the infotainment system.
.. Select the following on the infotainment sys
tem: IM E
N u I
button > Car > left control button
> Driver assist> Audi side assist.
The brightness of the warning lamp in both the
information and warning modes is regulated au
tomatically according to the ambient light level.
If you are in very dark or very light surroundings
when you adjust the brightness of the warning
lamp, the automatic brightness control may al
ready have reached the lowest or the brightest
setting. In such a case it is possible that you
won't notice a difference while you are adjusting
the brightness or that you will only notice it once
the light surroundings have changed.
Please adjust the brightness of the warning lamp
for the information mode so that it does not dis
tract you while you are looking at the road in
front. When you change the brightness, the
warning lamp on the exterior mirror will light up
briefly with the intensity set for the information
mode. The intensity of the lamp in the warning
mode is linked to the intensity in the information
mode and is adjusted automatically.
(CO} Note
- The side assist is not active while the set
tings are being adjusted.
- Your personal settings are stored automati
cally and assigned to the remote control key
which is being used.
Driver messages
Applies to vehicles: with Audi side assist
Should the side assist be deactivated automati
cally, a driver message will appear on the info
tainment display.
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assist: currently unavailable.
Sensor view restricted due to surroundings.
See owner's manual
The radar sensors are blocked. The area in front
of the sensors must not be obstructed by bicycle
90 racks,
stickers, deposits or any other substances.
If necessary, clean the area in front of the sen
sors ¢ page 88, Fig. 98.
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side assist: currently unavailable.
See owner's manual
The side assist is temporarily inoperative and
cannot be switched on (for instance if the battery
is not sufficiently charged).
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side assist: fault. Please contact
workshop
The system cannot detect vehicles reliably and
will be deacti vated. The sensors are out of align
ment or defective. Have the system checked by a
qualified workshop soon.
Audi drive select (vehicle
set-up functions)
Introduction
Applies to vehicles: with Audi drive select
Drive select allows you to use different set-ups on
your vehicle. The four modes efficiency*, com
fort, auto and dynamic allow the driver, for ex
ample, to change from a sporty mode to a more
comfortable one via the �:11
� button in the centre
console or via the infotainment system. In addi
tion, the individual mode allows you to adapt the
vehicle set-up to suit your personal driving style.
For example, you might choose to combine a
more dynamic engine set-up with a lighter steer
ing response.
Description
Applies to vehicles: with Audi drive select
The possible vehicle set-up in each mode de
pends on which equipment is installed on your
vehicle. The engine and steering are basic parts
of your vehicle which are always included in the
set-up.
Engine and automatic gearbox*
The response of the engine and automatic gear
box* to accelerator pedal movements will be
more spontaneous or balanced, depending on
which mode you select. In efficiency* mode the
automatic gearbox* selects the next gear at
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technology
- Automatic retraction: The rear spoiler is auto
matically retracted at road speeds below ap
proximately 80 km/h.
Manual mode
- Manual extension: Briefly press the button
¢ Fig. 112 to extend the rear spoiler all the way
out.
- Manual retraction: At road speeds up to about
20 km/h, press and hold the button to retract
the rear spoiler. At road speeds between
20 km/h and 120 km/h, press the button brief
ly to retract the rear spoiler all the way back.
& WARNING
- When extending or retracting the rear spoil
er, please make sure that no persons or ob
jects are close to the moving spoiler -risk of
injury!
- If the indicator lamp (M appears, the rear
spoiler may have failed to extend due to a
malfunction. In this case, the car's handling
may be different at high speeds. Drive to a
qualified workshop without delay (but do
not exceed 140 km/h) and have the fault
rectified.
CD CAUTION
- If you need to push the vehicle, never put
your weight on the rear spoiler -Risk of
damage!
- To avoid damage to the rear spoiler, you
should not lean on it or apply any other type
of pressure.
- Do not operate the rear spoiler manually
when the boot lid is open or any moving
parts of the automatic rear spoiler are ob
structed -risk of damage!
Note
Clean the rear spoiler housing every 2 to 3
months. The rear spoiler housing must be free
of ice, snow and leaves in order to operate
correctly.
106 Power
management
This system helps to ensure reliable
starting
The power management controls the distribu
tion of electrical energy and thus helps to ensure
that
there
is always enough power available to
start the engine.
If a vehicle with a conventional electrical system
is left parked for a long time, the battery will
gradually lose its charge because certain electri
cal equipment (such as the immobiliser) contin
ues to draw current even when the ignition is off.
In some cases there may not be enough power
available to start the engine.
Your vehicle is equipped with an intelligent pow
er management system to control the distribu
tion of electrical energy. This significantly im
proves reliability when starting the engine, and
also prolongs the life of the battery.
The main functions incorporated in the power
management system are battery diagnosis, re
sidual current management and dynamic power
management.
Battery diagnosis
The battery diagnosis function constantly regis
ters the condition of the battery. Sensors detect
the battery voltage, battery current and battery
temperature. This enables the system to calcu
late the current power level and charge condition
of the battery.
Residual current management
The residual current management reduces power
consumption while the vehicle is parked. It con
trols the supply of power to the various electrical
components while the ignition is switched off.
The system takes the battery diagnosis data into
consideration.
Depending on the power level of the battery, the
individual electrical components are switched off
one after the other to prevent the battery from
losing too much charge and to ensure that the
engine can be started reliably.
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power management
While the vehicle is moving, this function distrib
utes the available power to the various electrical
components and systems according to their re
quirements. The power management ensures
that on-board systems do not consume more
electrical power than the alternator can supply,
and thus maintains the maximum possible bat
tery power Level.
ijJ Note
- The power management system is not able
to overcome the given physical Limits.
Please remember that the power and Life of
the battery are Limited.
- If the indicator Lamp ril c:> page 13 appears,
the starting ability may be impaired.
Points to remember
Starting ability has first priority.
Short trips, city traffic and Low temperatures all
place a heavy Load on the battery . In these condi
tions a Large amount of power is consumed, but
only a small amount is supplied. The situation is
also critical if electrical equipment is in use when
the engine is not running. In this case power is
consumed when none is being generated.
In these situations you will be aware that the
power management system is intervening to con
trol the distribution of electrical power.
When the vehicle is parked for long periods
If you do not drive your vehicle for a period of
several days or weeks, the power management
will gradually shut off the on-board systems one
by one, or reduce the amount of current they are
using. This Limits the amount of power consumed
and helps to ensure reliable starting even after a
Long period. Certain convenience features, such
as remote control unlocking, may not be availa
ble. These functions will be restored when you
switch on the ignition and start the engine. Intelligent
technology
With the engine switched off
If you Listen to the radio or use other electrical
equipment when the engine is not running, this
will discharge the battery.
A message will appear on the infotainment dis
play before the battery power drops to a Level
where the starting ability is impaired.
This message warns you that the system you are
using will soon be switched off automatically.
You should therefore start the engine if you wish
to continue using the system.
When the engine is running
Although the alternator generates electrical pow
er, the battery can still become discharged while
the vehicle is being driven. This can occur when a
Lot of power is being consumed but only a small
amount supplied, especially if the battery is not
fully charged initially.
To restore the necessary energy balance, the sys
tem will then temporarily shut off the electrical
components that are using a Lot of power, or re
duce the current they are consuming. Heating
systems in particular use a Large amount of elec
trical power. If you notice, for instance, that the
seat heating* or the rear window heater is not
working, they may have been temporarily switch
ed off or regulated to a Lower heat output. These
systems will be available again as soon as suffi
cient electrical power is available.
You may also notice that the engine runs at a
slightly faster idling speed. This is quite normal,
and no cause for concern. The increased idling
speed allows the alternator to meet the greater
power requirement and charge the battery at the
same time.
Information saved in the
control units
The vehicle is fitted in the factory with electronic
control units that, among other things, control
the engine and the gearbox. The control units al
so monitor the exhaust system and the airbags.
The control units continually analyse data rele-
vant to the vehicle while you are driving. In the
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Media Interface
Introduction The Multi Media Interface (MMI) combines dif
ferent communication, navigation* and enter
tainment systems in your Audi.
Fig. 113 Control console with ON/OFF button
You can operate your MMI system via the MMI
control console¢ Fig. 113, the multi-function
steering wheel or the speech dialogue system*.
Switching the MMI on/
off
The MMI can be switched on/off manually.
- To switch on manually: Briefly press the ON/
OFF button @¢page 109, Fig. 113. Or: Press
the I
MENU! button@or one of the buttons for
calling up menus directly (!).
When the system is switched on, the last selec
ted menu will be displayed, and the last selected
audio source will be played.
- To switch off manually: Press and hold the ON/
OFF button @ until the MMI switches off. The
MMI system will not be switched on automati
cally when the ignition is switched on if it was
turned off manually the last time it was operat
ed.
CD) Note
If the engine is switched off and the battery
charge level is low, the MMI system will be
switched off automatically. Multi
Media Interface
How to use the system
Calling up the menu
Fig. 114 Main menu
Calling up the main menu
.,. Press the I MENU! button@¢ page 109,
Fig. 113. The MMI menus (e.g. Radio) will be
displayed ¢ Fig. 114.
Calling up a menu directly
.,. Press the corresponding button CD¢ page 109,
Fig. 113 towards the menu you wish to open
(e.g. !RADIO!)
.
Selecting and confirming a function
You can easily call up the various functions of
the MMI system with its intuitive and standar
dised control Layout.
Fig. 115 How to use the controls
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179 is displayed. Select one of the fol
lowing sources to copy to the jukebox: SD card,
CD-ROM*, DVD-ROM*, USB storage device*.
Important: The media centre (e.g. tracks, al
bums) must be open.
- To select an entry: Select an entry from the me
dia centre. Select: right control button > Copy
to jukebox > Th is entry or Entire list.
Important: The playlist must be open. Refer to
¢page 182.
- To select a track: Select the track currently
playing. Select: right control button > Copy to
jukebox > This track/Entire album or Th is ar
tist.
Important: A video file must be playing.
- Select: right control button > Copy to jukebox.
The copying procedure will start and its status
will be shown on the MMI.
- To hide the copying procedure: Select and con
firm Continue copying in background. The
copying procedure will be hidden.
- To cancel the copying procedure: Select and
confirm Cancel copying procedure. Or: Remove
the source you are importing files from. Files
that have already been copied will remain stor
ed.
During the copying procedure, the audio files are
automatically sorted according to the categories
in the media centre based on the metadata stor
ed for the files ¢ page 180. The video files cop
ied can be found in the Videos category of the
media centre.
CD CAUTION
Only copy audio/video files while the engine is
running; otherwise the vehicle battery will be
discharged.
('D Note
- For legal reasons it is not possible to copy
tracks from audio CDs onto the jukebox.
- Files that have already been copied are de
tected automatically and cannot be copied
to the jukebox again. Media
- It is not possible to play audio/video files*
in the CD/DVD* drive while they are being
copied.
- For legal reasons there is no export function
for the jukebox.
- Files or tracks that do not include stored
metadata are listed as Unknown. Audi rec
ommends that you
mark
the audio files with
the corresponding metadata (e.g. ID3 tags).
- When handing over your vehicle e.g. to a
new buyer, reset the jukebox to the factory
settings ¢ page 187.
Bluetooth audio player
Applies to vehicles: with Bluetooth
You can use the Bluetooth audio player to play
music from your Bluetooth-enabled device (e.g.
smartphone) wirelessly via the MMI.
Important: To connect a Bluetooth device, the ve
hicle must be stationary and the Bluetooth func
tion of your Bluetooth device and the Bluetooth
audio player ¢ page 188 function of the MMI
system must be switched on.
- To connect a Bluetooth device: Select the
I MEDIA!
button. Press the left control button
repeatedly until the source overview is dis
played. Select and confirm Bluetooth audio
player 0 ¢page 179, Fig. 165.
- You may need to select and confirm Not con
nected > Connect Bluetooth audio player. The
system will start searching for Bluetooth devi
ces. Follow the instructions given by the MMI.
- Select and confirm the desired Bluetooth device
from the list. The MMI will generate a PIN to
establish the connection.
- Select and confirm Yes.
- Enter the PIN on your Bluetooth device to es-
tablish a connection. Or: If the PIN is already
being displayed on your Bluetooth device,
please confirm it on the device. You have about
30 seconds to enter the PIN code.
Depending on the device you are using, the media
are started and operated using the mobile device
or the MMI.
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music interface
Applies to vehicles: with Audi music interface
You can connect your mobile devices via the Audi
music interface in order to charge the battery
and operate the devices via the MMI.
Fig. 162 Connecting mobile devices
The Audi music interface is located in the front
storage compartment in the centre console @
¢ page 6, Fig. 2.
- To connect a mobile device using a use adapt
er: Connect the corresponding USB adapter* @
¢ Fig. 162 to the Audi music interface connec
tion @ and then connect it to the mobile device
(D (e.g.iPod).
- To charge a mobile device using a use adapt
er: When you connect a mobile device to the
Audi music interface @ using an appropriate
USB adapter *@ ¢ Fig. 162 the device's battery
is charged automaticall y.
- To disconnect a mobile device from the Audi
music interface: Detach the USB adapter @
¢Fig. 162 from the Audi music interface.
- To disconnect mobile devices with Apple dock
connector*: With the release tabs©
¢ page 174, Fig. 161 pressed, detach the Apple
dock connector from the Apple device.
Depending on the device you are using, the media
are started and operated using the mobile device
or the MMI ¢ page 179.
To connect two mobile devices: If two mobile de
vices (e.g. an iPod and a smartphone) are connec
ted at the same time, the device that was connec
ted first can be operated via the MMI. The bat
tery of the second device will be charged. If two
USB sticks or USB mass storage devices are con- Media
nected at the same time, both can be selected as
the source for playback.
You can connect mobile devices via the analogue
AUX interface:
- To connect a mobile device to the AUX input:
Connect the cable ®¢ Fig. 162 to the AUX in
put @ on the Audi music interface before con
necting the mobile device© (e.g. MP3 player,
sma rtphone).
- To disconnect the mobile device from the AUX
input: Detach the cable ®¢ Fig. 162 from the
Audi music interface.
- Operation: Select and confirm the source Ex
ternal audio player@¢page 179, Fig. 165.
Media are started and operated using the mo
bile device @¢Fig. 162.
A WARNING
To day's driving conditions require your full at
tention. As the driver, you have full responsi
bility for the safety of the vehicle and other
road users. Never operate mobile devices
while the vehicle is moving -risk of accident!
CD CAUTION
- To avoid damaging the connection, please
take care when detaching the connector
from the Audi music interface.
- Use a USB extension cable to connect devi
ces with an integrated USB connector (e.g.
USB sticks). This will help to avoid damage
to your USB device and the Audi music inter
face.
- Very high or very low temperatures (a com
mon occurrence in a car's interior) can cause
damage to mobile devices and/or impair
their performance. Please do not leave your
mobile devices in the vehicle when the tem
perature is very high or very low.
{D) Note
- Do not use any additional USB extension ca
bles or adapters when connecting mobile
devices which have an integrated cable or
which must be connected via a USB adapter
(¢ page 174) to the Audi music interface;
this could cause performance issues.
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- The AUX adapter cable is available from
Audi dealers or specialist retailers.
- It cannot be guaranteed that mobile devices
which do not meet the specification USB 2.0
will function properly.
- USB hubs are not supported.
- Some iPod versions (e.g. iPod shuffle) can-
not be connected with the USB adapter for
devices with Apple dock connector*. You can
connect these devices using the AUX adapt
er cable.
- It is not possible to play videos via the Audi
music interface if the device is connected
using a USB adapter ¢page 174, Fig. 161.
- iPod/iPhone/iPad malfunctions also affect
the operation of the MMI. In this case,
please reset your iPod/iPhone/iPad.
- Please refer to the iPod/iPhone/iPad operat
ing instructions for important information
on how
to
use your iPod/iPhone/iPad. We
recommend that you update the iPod/
iPhone/iPad software to the Latest status.
- For more information on the Audi music in
terface and on which devices are supported,
please see the Audi mobile device database
at www.audi.com/bluetooth or contact an
Audi dealer.
AUX input/USB charging socket
Applies to vehicles: with AUX input/USS charging socket
You can charge the batteries of your mobile devi
ces using the USB charging socket. You can con
nect mobile devices using the analogue AUX in
terface.
Fig. 163 Charging the battery
176 The
AUX input and the USB charging socket are
located in the front storage compartment in the
centre console (3 ¢ page 6, Fig. 2.
AUX input
- To connect a mobile device to the AUX input:
Connect the cable ®¢ Fig. 163 to the AUX in
put @ before connecting the mobile device@
(e.g. MP3 player , smartphone).
- To disconnect the mobile device from the AUX
input: Detach the cable ®¢ Fig. 163 from the
AUX input.
- Operation: Select and confirm the source Ex
ternal audio player @¢ page 179, Fig. 165.
Media are started and operated using the mo
bi le device @ ¢ Fig. 163.
USB charging socket
- USB adapters: You can charge your mobile devi
ce's battery using special USB adapters*. The
USB adapters* are available from Audi dealers
or specialist retailers. Refer to¢ page 174, USB
adapters for Audi music interface or USB
charging socket.
- To charge a mobile device using a USB adapt
er: Connect your mobile device@¢ Fig. 163 to
the charging socket@ using the corresponding
USB adapter *@ .
- To disconnect the USB adapter from the charg
ing socket: Detach the USB adapter ®
¢ Fig. 163 from the USB charging socket.
- To disconnect mobile devices with Apple dock
connector*: With the release tabs©
¢page 174, Fig. 161 pressed, detach the Apple
dock connector from the Apple device.
A WARNING
Today's driving conditions require your full at
tention. As the driver, you have full responsi
bility for the safety of the vehicle and other
road users. Never use mobile devices while
the vehicle is moving -risk of accident!
CD CAUTION
- To avoid damaging the connection on the
Audi music interface, please take care when
unplugging the connector from the AUX in-
put or the USB charging socket.
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- Very high or very low temperatures (a com
mon occurrence in a car's interior) can cause
damage to mobile devices and/or impair
their performance. Please do not leave your
mobile devices in the vehicle when the tem
perature is very high or very low. -
The AUX adapter cable is available from
Audi dealers or specialist retailers.
- USB hubs are not supported.
- Please refer to the operating instructions of
your mobile device for important informa
tion on its operation.
@ Note -
It cannot be guaranteed that all mobile de
vices will function without any problems.
- Do not use any additional USB extension ca
bles or adapters when connecting mobile
devices which must be connected to the USB
charging socket@¢ Fig. 163 via a USB
adapter (¢ page 174); this could cause per
formance issues. -
Using a mobile device with the engine
sw itched off will drain the vehicle's battery.
- Audi recommends setting the volume of a
mobile device connected to the AUX input to
about 70 % of maximum.
Supported media and file formats
Overview
The following audio/video file specifications are supported by the DVD drive, the Jukebox, the SD card
readers and the connection for the USB mass storage device:
Audio files I
Video files*
Supported SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC
memory cards: with a capacity of up to 128 GB
media DVD
drive: audio CDs (up to 80 minutes) with CD text (artist, album, tracks)*; CD-ROMs
with a capacity of up to 700 MB; DVD±R/RW; video DVDs; audio DVDs compatible with
video DVD;
Audi music interface: mobile devices ¢ page 174 (e.g. iPod, MTP players, USB mass
storage devices belonging to "USB Device Subclass 1 and 6" compatible with USB 2.0,
USB sticks, USB MP3 players (plug-and-play capable), external USB flash memories and
external USB hard drives)
File system Memory
cards: exFAT, FAT, FAT32, NTFS
USB mass storage devices: FAT, FAT32, NTFS
USB mass storage partitions: max. 2 partitions per USB connection
CD/DVD file systems: I509660, Joliet, UDF
Meta data Album
covers: GIF, JPG, PNG up to
800x800 px.: depending on availability,
the album cover will be displayed using the
corresponding medium or Gracenote.
Format MPEG-1/-
Windows MPEG-2/-
FLAC MPEG-1/-
ISO-
ISO- Windows
2 Media
4 2
MPEG-4; MPEG-4 Media
Layer 3 Audio 9 DivX 3, 4 H.264 Video 9
and 10 and 5; (MPEG-4
Xvid AVC)
File exten- .mp3
.wma .m4a; .flac
.mpg; .avi
.mp4; .wmv;
sion .m4b;
.mpeg .m4v; .asf
.aac .mov
Playlists .M3U;
.PLS; .WPL; .M3U8; .ASX
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