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After connecting successfully
After connecting successfully, the signal strength
is indicated in the Infotainment system display
status line with one or two symbols, depending
on the connection type @I@ Q page 101,
fig. 101.
You can now use Audi connect.
... Select: the IMENUl button> Aud i connect.
... Confirm the system prompt asking to connect
to the Internet with Yes, always if required.
Removing the SIM card
... Press on the SIM card briefly. The card is re
leased from the slot. Remove th e SIM card.
CD Note
Audi connect i s designed for use only with the
provided SIM card. Audi AG is not liable for
the consequences of using other SIM cards.
Tips
-You can connect a cell phone with Bluetooth
(handsfree) to make phone calls
Qpage 110.
- Audi does not provide support for other SIM
cards. Audi
recommends using only the pro
vided SIM card.
-You can specify when the MMI establishes
a n Internet connection. The Internet con
nection disconnects automatically once the
requested Audi connect service no longer re
quires any data packets.
-The data connection for Audi co nnect serv
ices is preconfig ured at the factory. H owev
er, if you need to adjust the configur ation,
you can
change the data connection at any
time.
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Configuration through
my Audi
Activating/configuring specific Audi
connect services
Applies to vehicles with Audi connect
Some Audi connect services must be activated/
configured through your personal myAudi ac
count before using them for the first time .
-
If you do not have a personal myAudi account
yet, you can register online at my.audiusa.com.
-Add your vehicle to your myAud i accoun t.
-Activate/configure the Audi connect services
you wou
ld like for your vehicle in your myAudi
account.
-For some Aud i connect services, you may also
have
to enter your myAudi user data or your
myAudi
PIN when accessing services in the MMI
to connect your vehicle to myAudi.
For
detailed configuration information, see
my.audiusa.com.
Logging into myAudi in the vehicle
Applies to vehicles with Audi connect
To use some Audi connect services (such as Face
book*), you must first connect your vehicle with
myAudi to transfer
your personal settings from
your myAudi account.
... Select: lMENUI button> Audi connect> right
control button > Log in.
... Enter your myAud i user data. Or: enter your 8-
dig it myAud i PIN.
... Confi rm your entry w it h OK.
Then you can
open your personal settings from
your myAudi account in your vehicle.
Tips
You can receive your myAudi PIN if you have
set up a myAudi account. For additional infor
mation, see my.audiusa.com.
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Overview of Audi
connect services
Basic functions
Applies to vehicles with Audi connect
F i
g. 113 Audi con nect home page with preview
If available, the Audi connect men u disp lays
functions specific
to certain services in the selec
tion menu¢ page 96 for that Audi connect serv
ice .
Basic functions
are found in the options menu
¢page 97 for the corresponding Audi connect
service .
.. Se lect: the I MENU! button >Audi connect> the
desired Audi connect service
> right contro l
button.
Depending on th e A udi connect service selected,
the following functions are available:
Save as preview
You can display the preview in the ove rview of the
selec ted Audi co nnect serv ices CD¢ fig. 113.
Show on map
You can show selected contents on the map and
use them for route guidance.
Read aloud
You can allow the MM! to read out the selected
contents.
Navigate
If a city was added to an entry (such as City
events), you can use it as a navigation destina
tion
in the M M!.
Audi connect
Refresh
The contents for the selected Audi connec t serv
ice are refreshed .
Change search area
The set search area can be changed at any time.
Additional informa tion on searc h
areas ca n be
found under¢ page 134.
Close Audi connect service
Regardless of what function is selected, you can
close an Audi connect service
at any time and re
turn to the A udi connect overview ¢ fig. 113.
Weather
Applies to vehicles with Audi connect
Information on current weather condit ions as
well as weather forecasts for the selected search
area (for ex
ample, In immediate vic inity).
.. Select and confirm Weather.
Flight information
Applies to vehicles with Audi connect
Information on flights and current arrival/depar
ture times in the selected sear ch area.
.. Select and confirm Flight information.
You ca n sele ct the desire d in fo rmation using the
r
igh t control button.
City events
Applies to vehicles with Audi connect
Inform ation on even ts in vario us ca tegories in
the desired searc h area.
.,. Sele ct a nd confir m City events> left control
butto n > category.
Online news
Applies to vehicles with Audi connec t
Check the most current headlines of your favorite
publicat i
ons in the MMI.
.,. Select Online news> headline.
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Facebook
Applies to vehicles wit h Audi c o nn ect
You can access the most important functions in
your Facebook account through your MMI.
Requirement:
You must have a Facebook account.
You must have connected your myAudi account
with Facebook.
You must have connected your vehicle with
myAudi ¢ page 122.
... Select Facebook > left control button > desired
function
(for example, News Feed).
The following categories can be selected in the
Facebook menu:
-News Feed: new posts (for example, by friends
or groups) are displayed.
-Timeline : your Facebook timeline is displayed.
-Messages: messages you have received are dis-
played.
-Places nearby: places nearby are displayed
that, for example, were recommended by your
friends. You can narrow the search further by
entering categories.
-Events: events to which you were invited are
displayed.
The following functions are available, depending
on the Facebook category you have selected:
-What's on your mind?: you can publish a new
Facebook status using pre-made templates or
using customized myAudi templates.
-Where are you? : you can specify your current
location and make it visible.
@ Tips
-You can find additional information on con
necting your myAudi account with Facebook
in the Audi connect (myAudi) operating
manual at www.audi.com/myaudi.
-You can only connect one Facebook account
with your myAudi account.
-Other settings such as account and privacy
settings cannot be changed in the MMI.
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These changes must be made on the Face
book website.
-You can also create individual text tem
plates online at my.audiusa.com.
-Audi connect makes it possible to access
Facebook. Permanent availability cannot be
guaranteed, because that depends on Face
book.
Twitter
Applies to vehicles wit h Audi connect
You can access the most important functions in
your Twitter account through your MMI .
Requirement:
You must have a Twitter account.
You must have connected your myAudi account
with Twitter.
You must have connected your vehicle with
myAudi ¢page 122.
... Select Twitter > left control button > desired
function
(for example, Trends).
The following categories can be selected in the
Twitter menu:
-My Tweets : News Feed and the Tweets you have
posted are listed.
-Home: the Tweets for everyone you follow are
displayed.
-Trends : topics on Twitter that are currently
popular within a country.
Different functions are available depending on
the Twitter category you have selected:
-New tweet: you can post a new tweet using
pre-made templates or using individualized
myAudi
templates.
- Refresh : the selected Twitter function is re
freshed.
-Set as favorite : set a Tweet as favorite to show
you liked it.
-Retweet: you can quote a Tweet to share it with
others. .,,.
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Wi-Fi Hotspot
Applies to: vehicles with Wi-Fi hotspot
You con use the MMI as a Wi-Fi hotspot to con
nect up to eight Wi-Fi devices to the Internet.
While driving, restricted use
of non-secured,
light, small wireless devices is only possible from
the rear of the vehicle.
Requirement: the ignition must be switched on.
.,. Select: I MENU I button >Telephone > right con
trol button > Wi-Fi settings.
The
following settings can be modified in the Wi·
Fi settings menu:
Wi-Fi mode
The MMI Wi-Fi hotspot is deactivated at the fac
tory. Switch the Wi-Fi hotspot to Hotspot before
establishing a connection between your vehicle
and your Wi
-Fi device.
-
Hotspot: the MMI Wi-Fi hotspot is active and
visible
to other devices. A connection can be es
tablished with new wireless devices.
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Hotspot and client: the MMI Wi-Fi hotspot is
active. An internet connection to a personal Wi
Fi hotspot (such as a smartphone) can be estab
lished. Using Network searc h c:? page 126, you
can search for your personal hotspot and con
nect to the MMI.
-
Off: the MMI Wi-Fi hotspot is deactivated. An
Internet connection is not possible.
Hotspot settings
The Wi-Fi connection between your vehicle and
your Wi-
Fi device (laptop, cell phone) is e ncr ypt
ed. To establish a connection, you must enter the
following values when setting up your wireless
device.
You can change them if necessary.
- Access
point (SSID): name of the Wi-Fi net
work.
-
Passwo rd: a random password was set at the
factory for the MMI. The password can be
changed. The WPA2 encryption method
re
quires a password to be at least 8 characters
long. Select a secure password.
- Visible
to others : your Wi-Fi network visibility
can be switched on or off.
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Network search*
A list of available Wi-Fi networks in your area is
displayed.
A WARNING
~ --As the driver, do not allow usage of the Wi-
Fi hotspot to distract you from driving, as
this could increase the risk of an accident.
-
It is only safe to use laptops and similar mo
bile devices when the vehicle is stationary
because, like
all loose objects, they could be
thrown around the inside of the vehicle in a
crash and cause serious injuries. Store these
t ypes
of devices securely while driving.
-
Do not use any wireless devices on the front
seats within range of the airbags while driv
ing. Also note the warnings in the "Airbag
System" chapter under "Important Informa
tion on the Front Airbag System"
c:? page 192, Front airbags.
@Note
You are responsible for all precautions taken
for data protection, anti-virus protection and
protection against loss
of data on mobile de
vices that are used to access the Internet
through the Wi-Fi hotspot.
(D Tips
-A separate, paid mobile subscription may be
needed
to use the Wi-Fi hotspot. You can
obtain more information from your cell
phone servi
ce provider.
- Being able
to receive the data packet from
th e internet via the Wi-Fi hotspot, may re
sult in add itiona l costs, especially when op
erating in foreign countries, depending on
your cellular phone plan: the use
of a flat
rate data plan is highly recommended! You
can obtain more information from your cell
phone service provider.
-Additional information can be found under
www.audiusa.com/audiconnect
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connection
Applies to vehicles with Audi connect
To use Audi connect services, a data connection
must be configured.
~Select: I MENU I button> right control button>
Connection manager .
~ Select: right control button > Online settings>
Data connection settings.
Using the Data connection settings menu, you
can set when an Internet connection should be
made. The Internet connection disconnects auto
matical ly once
the requested Audi connect serv
i
ce no longer req uires any data packets.
The follow
ing options can be selected:
Connect
-
On request : a data connection is only establish
ed when confirmed.
-Without request : a data connection is auto
matically established to use Audi connect serv
ices.
- Never : a data connection is not established.
Audi connect services cannot be accessed.
When a data connection is established, the sym
bol for an active data connection and the signal
strength appear in the status line in the Infotain
ment system display@/@~ page 101,
fig. 101.
An active data connection can be ended manually
by setting the Connection setup to Never .
Data roaming
Data roaming is switched off at the factory . To
use a data connection outside of the country, Da
ta roaming must be switched on(~). The setting
is stored for the current SIM card or the cell
phone that is currently connected.
Audi connect (MMI)
With this function, you can Allow or Deny the use
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Connect ion settings
The connection is configured automatically based
on the SIM card being used. These values can be
changed. You can obtain more information from
yo ur cell
phone service provider.
-APN : the access point depend s on the cell
phone serv ice provider and is assigned auto
matically.
-User name : the user name for your on line pro
file
is assigned by the cell phone service provid
er.
-Password : the password for your on line profile
is assigned by the cell phone service provider.
Storing changed connection settings: press the
IBACKI button.
Reset configuration
An online profile is saved and configured auto
matically. The Connection settings that you
changed manually are reset to the default set
tings.
.& WARNING
-As the driver, do not allow usage of the Wi
Fi hotspot to distract you from driving, as
this could increase the risk of an accident.
-
It is only safe to use laptops and similar mo
bile devices
when the vehicle is stationary
because, like all loose objects, they could be
thrown around the inside of the vehicle in a
crash and cause serious injuries. Store these
types of devices securely while driving.
-
Do not use any wireless devices on the front
seats within range of the airbags while driv
ing. Read and follow the safety precautions
in the separate vehicle owner's manual un
der "Important information about the front
airbag system" in the "Airbag System" chap
ter.
CD Note
You are responsible for all precautions taken
for data protection, anti-virus protection and
protection against loss of data on mobile de
vices that are used to access the Internet
through the Wi-Fi hotspot.
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{!) Tips
-When traveling in a different country, the
data connection may be ended to prevent
unplanned roaming charges, depending on
the factory settings.
You can only use Audi
connect services in another country once
you have activated
the Data roaming op
tion.
- For more
information on roaming fees, con
tact Audi connect customer support at
877-505-AUDI (2834).
- The speed
of the data connection may vary
depend ing on
the vehicle location, the cov
erage area of your cell phone service provid
er and if the recommended provider is used
or not.
- A data connect ion cannot
be estab lished if
i ncorrect data is entered in
the connection
settings.
- For more information on roaming charges,
contact your cell phone service provider.
- The Wi-Fi
hotspot reception quality depends
on
the signal strength and the availability of
the mobile network. For more information,
contact your
current network provider.
- For additional
information, visit
www.audiusa.com/help/audi-connect.
About Audi connect
Audi connect services
Applies to veh icles with Audi conn ect
(D Tips
-Audi connect services are only available with
an existing or separate cell phone contract
and only
within the mob ile netwo rk cover
age area. There may be additiona l costs
when connecting
to the Internet using data
packets, depending on your
cell phone rates
and particularly
with international service.
Based on
the high data volume, having a
flat rate data plan is highly recommended.
-
You can only use services supported by Audi
connect
if you have the optional MMI Navi
gation plus equipment with MMI touch and
Audi connect.
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-Use of the L TE* mobile network standard is
not available in every country. Contact your
authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility
or your cell phone service
provider
for additional information.
-
Using Audi connect services requires a SIM
card
with data options and, when using
L TE*, it also requires L TE options.
-
Usage of Audi connect services depends on
the availability of services through third par
ty providers.
-Also note the instructions in the chapter
Qpage 110, Telephone.
-Audi connect is designed for use only with
the provided SIM card. Receiving data pack
ets from th e Internet will quickly increase
th e volume of data used. For more informa
tion, contact Aud i connect customer sup
port at 877-505-AUDI (2834).
- The Audi connect services are available in
t he
USA. Audi connect services are currently
no t available in
Canada or in Mexico.
- Availability, scope, providers, screen display
and costs
of services may vary depending on
the country, model, model year, end device
and rates. For additional information,
visit
www.audiusa.com/help/audi-connect.
-
An initial registration/activation on the
myAudi platform at my.audiusa.com is nec
essary to use some services. Your author
ized Audi dealer or Audi connect customer
s u
pport at 877-505-AUDI (2834) will be
happy to provide information on options for
extending usage and any costs that may re
sult.
-
It is only possible to use Audi connect serv
ices with a valid Audi connect SIM card.
-
To ensure all of the Audi connect features
work correctly, Audi recommends setting up
data service and Wi-Fi packages
with your
network provider. Your network service
pro
vider can be authorized by law, through a ju
dicial order or other lawful instructions, to
disclose the position of your vehicle. For ad
ditional information on your cell phone
service provider's privacy policies
can be
found in their Terms of Use. .,.
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net-based system. If the system does not
function correctly even though all of the re
quirements are
met, please try again later
or contact Audi connect customer support
at 877-505-AUDI (2834).
- For detailed
information on Audi connect
and
the Terms of Use, refer to
www.audiusa.com/audiconnect.
Data protection
Applies to vehicles with Aud i connect
(j) Tips
-You can find additional information in your
MMI in the options menu¢ page 97 for the
selected Audi connect service and also on
the Internet at www.audiusa.com/help/
au di-connect.
- Your privacy
is important to us.
-
AUDI AG collects, processes, shares and
transmits your personal information in ac
cordance
with legal regulations in order to
ensure proper function and availability of
the individual Audi connect services. You
can view the complete, current and valid
Audi connect data protection policy in
your
MMI. The myAudi website is available for to
you to activate additional Audi connect serv
ices and
to transfer data with your vehicle,
among
other services. A one-time registra
tion is required to establish a connection to
your vehicle. For this purpose, AUDI AG col
lects, processes,
transmits and uses your re
quired personal
information as required for
you to use the services provided by AUDI
AG. Your information is not distributed to
Audi connect
third parties. Using your cell phone with the
help of your myAudi platform, you can
transfer information for Audi connect serv
ices functions
to your vehicle and allow spe
cific
information to be transmitted from
your vehicle .
-
By activating special information services
that are part of your Audi connect portfolio,
you can use these functions directly in your
vehicle by entering data to confirm your
identity (to use social networks, for exam
ple).
To do this, the identification informa
tion you provided is forwarded with the re
quest
to the respective service provider.
Then you
can access your personal content
using a secure connection. This content is
displayed in the vehicle for your use. Your
personal
content is not stored within Audi
AG. The necessary connection information is
processed and used
for providing services
and
the proper function of the services in
accordance
with applicable legal guidelines.
-
By providing Audi connect services, Audi of
America is authorized to collect, process,
transmit and transfer information about
you and your vehicle. Additional information
can also be found in your MMI in the options
menu¢ page 97 for the selected Audi con
nect service.
-
Information on our data protection meas
ures in conjunction
with the mobile Audi
connect application
can be found in the ap
plication's privacy policy. For
additional in
formation about the my.audiusa.com web
site
or other applications, websites or online
services connected
to Audi, visit
www.audiusa.com/privacy .
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Navigation
Opening navigation
Applies to: veh icles with navigation system
Nav igation
The navigation system directs you to your destination, around traffic incidents and on alternative
routes, if desired.
Fig. 114 Example image: Enter destination menu
•Select: INAV/MAPI button.
After opening
the Navigation menu, the Enter
d
est ina tion menu ¢ fig. 114 appears in the Info
tainment system display with the following infor
mation:
CD Input field for free text search¢ page 132
@ Home address r:!;> page 133
® Last destinations¢ page 132
@ Stored favorites C>page 133
If you have connected a cell phone with the MMI,
your directory contacts w ill also be listed if they
have navigation data assigned to them.
Your favorites@) and directory contacts are only
displayed
in the Ente r de stination menu when
you have entered one or more letters using the
input field.
M ap pre view
- Se lect an entry from the list.
When selecting an entry from the list, the corre
spondi ng destination will always be shown to you
as a map preview®~ fig. 114.
Switching between the destination entry and
the map
- Press the INAV/MAPI button repeatedly until
the map is displayed . Or: select the left control
button > Swit ch to map .
_&.WARNING
-The demands of traffic require your ful l at
tention. Read and follow the guidelines pro
vided in r:!;>page 95.
-Obey a ll traffic laws when driving.
- The r
oute calculated by the navigation sys-
tem is a recommendation fo r reaching your
destination. Obey traffic lights, stopping re
s trictions, one-way streets, lane change re
strictions, etc.
CD Note
-If the driving directions conflict with traffi c
laws, obey
the traffic laws.
- Adjust th e
volume of th e navigation system
so signals from outside the vehicle, such as
police
and fire siren s, can be heard cle arly at
all times.
@ Tips
-Snow and obstru ct ions on the G PS antenna
or interference caused by trees and large
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