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- To disconnect mobile devices with Apple dock
connector: With the release tabs®
¢ page 197, Fig. 171 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.
- 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
-When you switch off the ignition, the USB
ports will continue to be supplied with pow
er as long as the energy management sys
tem does not intervene.
- USB charging sockets marked
I CHARGE
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cannot transfer data and
are intended for charging only.
- 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. 173 via a USB
adapter (¢ page 197); this could cause per
formance issues.
- 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.
- It
cannot be guaranteed that all mobile de
vices will function without any problems.
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Using a mobile device with the engine
switched 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.
Playing media
Calling up media
You can start and operate various types of media
via the MMI control console.
Fig. 174 Illustration: Possible sources in the media menu
Fig. 175 Illustration: Possible sources in the media menu
Important: A media source must contain audio/
video* files ¢page 192.
... Press
the I
ME
DIA !
button. Press the left control
button repeatedly until the source overview is
displayed.
... Select
and confirm the desired source. Or:
Press the I
MEDI Ai
button repeatedly until the
desired source is selected.
You can select the following sources in the Media
menu, depending on the vehicle equipment:
Switch to radio: The radio menu will be opened
¢page 185.
(D Jukebox* ................... .
@ DVD/CD drive* .............. .
®
@ SD
card reader
Audi music interface* ......... . 193
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If the search function is called up in the
Folders category (J) ¢ page 201, Fig. 177,
the system will only search for files in the
current folder. This is also the case in the
Composers, Podcasts und Audiobooks cate
gories.
Playlist
Fig. 179 Example: Playlist
The track, artist, album and, if available, the al
bum cover are displayed in the playlist.
Options Refer to¢ page 203, Other settings.
Fav ourites
You can store up to 50 items per source in the fa
vourites list.
Important: The playlist or the media centre must
be open.
- Select the desired item from the playlist or the
media centre.
- Select: rig ht control button > Store as favour
ite. Or: Press and hold the rotary pushbutton
for several seconds.
When a track is stored as a favourite, the corre
sponding album is shown as a favourite in the fa
vourites list.
Important: At least one item must be stored in
the favourites list.
To display the favourites list: Select the I MEDIA!
button. Press the left control button repeatedly
until the source overview ¢ page 200 is dis-
� played.
Select a source which supports Catego-
� ries ¢ page 201 (e.g. an SD card). Select the Fa-
8 vourites category.
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Important: The favourites list must be displayed.
- To listen to a favourite: Select and confirm an
item in the favourites list.
- To move a favourite: Select the desired item
from the favourites list. Select: right control
button > Move favourite. Select and confirm
the desired memory position.
- To delete a favourite: Select the desired item
from the favourites list. Select: right control
button > Delete favourite > Delete this favour
ite or Delete all favourites.
Other settings
Options menu
Different context-specific functions and settings
are available depending on which source is selec
ted.
... Press the right control button.
Sound settings
Refer to¢ page 217.
Input level
Important: A mobile device must be connected
via an AUX adapter cable or a USB adapter
¢page 197, Multimedia connections.
The volume of the mobile device will be adapted
to the MMI system. We recommend setting the
volume of the mobile device to about 70 percent
of the maximum volume.
Bluetooth settings
Refer to¢ page 215.
Wi-Fi settings
Refer to ¢ page 165, Wi-Fi hotspot.
Connection manager
Refer to¢ page 213.
Detailed track info
When this function is switched on� and the
playlist is open, information on the selected track
(e.g. the artist, album, album cover*) as well as
the total and remaining playing time will be dis-
played. ..,.
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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
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 197 (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: !509660, Joliet, UDF
Metadata 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/-
FLA( MPEG-1/-
MPEG4
Windows Media Vid-
2 Media 4 2
AVC
eo 9
Layer 3 Audio 9
(H.264)
and 10
File exten- .mp3 .wma
.m4a; .flac
.mpg; .mp4;
.wmv;
sion .m4b; .mpeg .m4v; .asf
.aac .mov;
.avi
Playlists .M3U; .PLS; .WPL; .M3U8; .ASX
Specifica- Up to max. 320 kbit/sec and 48 kHz Up
to max. 2000 kbit/sec, 720x576 px and
tions 48
kHz sampling frequency
sampling 25 fps
frequen-cy
Number DVD drive*: max. 1000 files per medium
of files
Jukebox*: memory approx. 10 GB; max. 3000 files can be copied
USB mass storage devices and memory cards: max. 10000 files per medium; max.
1000 files per playlist/directory
(@ Note
- The format Windows Media Audio 9 Voice is
not supported by the media drives. of
audio files with variable bit rate, the dis
play of the remaining playing time may dif
fer from the actual figure.
- The display of country-specific characters
(e.g. for ID3 tag information) depends on
the language set on the system; it cannot
-
We recommend a compression rate of at
least 160 kbit/sec for MP3 files. In the case
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dis played correctly. -
Some functions of MTP players such as vid
eo playback and the rating of tracks are not
supported.
- The manufacturer will provide you with in
formation on the "USB Device Subclass" of a
USB memory device.
CD drive
Applies to: vehicles with CD drive
The CD drive supports the following audio fi
le specifications:
Audio files
Supported Audio
CDs (up to 80 minutes) with CD text (artist, album, track)*, CD-ROMs with a
media capacity
of up to 700 MB
File system CD
file systems: 1509660, Joliet, UDF
Metadata Album
covers: GIF, JPG, PNG up to 800x800 px.; depending on availability, the al-
bum cover will be displayed using the corresponding medium.
Format MPEG-1/-2
Windows Media Au-MPEG-2/-4
FLAC
Layer 3
dio 9 and 10
File extension .mp3
.wma
.m4a;
.flac
.m4b;
.aac
Playlists .M3U;
.PLS; .WPL; .M3U8; .ASX
Specifications Up
to max. 320 kbit/sec and 48 kHz sampling frequency 48 kHz sampling
frequency
Number max.
1000 files per medium
of files
@ Note
- We recommend a compression rate of at
least 160 kbit/sec for MP3 files. In the case
of audio files with variable bit rate, the dis
play of the remaining playing time may dif
fer from the actual figure. -
The display of country-specific characters
(e.g. for ID3 tag information) depends on
the language set on the system; it cannot
be ensured that these characters are always
dis played correctly.
Troubleshooting Subject Advice
Audi music interface* /Bluetooth au-Please
observe the notes in the chapter ¢ page 197, Multime-
dio player*: The mobile device is not dia connections/¢ page 194, Bluetooth audio play
er. For in-
supported. formation on which mobile devices are supported, please see
the Audi mobile device database at www.audi.com/blue-
tooth.
Audi music interface*/AUX input: Set
the volume of the mobile device to about 70% of maxi-
When playback is started via the AUX
mum ¢ page 203, Input level.
input, the volume is too high/low.
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smartphone interface
Audi smartphone
interface
Setting up1
)
Applies to: vehicles with Audi smartphone interface
You can connect your smartphone to the MMI
system via the Audi smartphone interface. Some
of the content on your smartphone is displayed
in an optimised screen format on the infotain
ment display and can be operated via the MMI
control console.
Requirements:
The vehicle must be stationary, and the ignition
must be switched on.
iPhone 5 or later with Lightning connector and
operating system iOS 7.1.2 or higher or:
Smartphone with Android Auto app and operat
ing system Android 5.0 Lollipop or later.
... Connect your smartphone to the Audi music in
terface ¢page 198via a USB adapter
¢page 197, Fig. 171.
... Select
and confirm Activate Apple CarPlay or
Activate Android Auto now.
... Follow the instructions given by the system.
... Please note any system queries on your smart-
phone.
If you decline the use of Apple CarPlay or Android
Auto the first time you connect your smartphone,
you can start the Audi smartphone interface at a
later time via the connection manager . ...
Sele ct: !MENU! button > Audi smartphone in
terface > Switch to connection manager .
... Connect your smartphone to the Audi music in
terface ¢page 198via a USB adapter
¢page 197, Fig. 171 .
... Select and confirm Audi smartphone in Con
nection manager ¢ page 213. You can select
your smartphone from the list of devices al
ready connected ¢ page 215.
... Follow the instructions given by the system.
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Not available in all markets.
210 CD
CAUTION
Please always observe the information ¢(Din
Wi-Fi hotspot on page 166.
ijj) Note
- The functions you can use depend on a num
ber of factors including:
- The brand of your smartphone
- The operating system version of your
smartphone
- The software version of the app in use
- The USB adapter/cable and the correct
connection
- Your mobile network/service provider
- The individual settings on your smart-
phone
- One or several of the factors listed above
can result in your smartphone being incom
patible with the Audi smartphone interface.
We regret that it is not possible to guaran
tee compatibility for all types of smart
phone. For further information and support,
please refer to the operating manual of your
smartphone or contact its manufacturer.
- If the smartphone you have connected has a
voice control feature, you can control your
smartphone using the external speech dia
logue system* ¢ page 139.
- The menu language displayed on the MMI is
based on the setting on your smartphone.
- The time displayed on the MMI is based on
the setting on your smartphone.
- Some of the MMI functions are not available
while an Apple CarPlay or Android Auto con
nection is active.
- You cannot use mobile devices via Bluetooth
when an Apple CarPlay connection is active.
- If you have inserted your own mini SIM card
in the SIM card reader* for making phone
calls, the SIM card will be used exclusively
for a data connection when the Audi smart
phone interface and the car phone function*
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settings
System settings
Setting the time and
date
The time can be set manually or via CPS.
... Select: I MEN
U
I button > Settings > left control
button > MMI settings > Date & time ....
Or: Select: !MENU! button
> Car > left control
button > Vehicle settings > Date & time.
Set automatically
The time and date are automatically updated
when this function is switched on�-
Time Important: The Set automatically function must
be deactivated.
Press the rotary pushbutton. You can adjust the
time manually by turning and pressing the rotary
pushbutton.
Date
Important: The Set automatically function must
be deactivated.
Press the rotary pushbutton. You can adjust the
date manually by turning and pressing the rotary
pushbutton.
Time zone
When selecting the correct time zone, a list of
corresponding countries is displayed as an exam
ple.
Automatic time zone*
When this function is activated �, the time is au
tomatically adjusted to the relevant time zone.
Time format
When this option is set to 24h, for example
13:00 will be displayed as the time. When it is
set to AM/PM, for example 1:00 PM will be dis
played.
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The Qi standard enables you to charge your mobile phone
wirelessly.
212 Date
format
When this option is set to DD.MM.YYYY, for ex
ample 31.08.2017 will be displayed as the date.
When it is set to MM/DD/YYYY, for example
08/31/2017 will be displayed. When it is set to
YYYY-MM-DD, for example 2017-08-31 will be
displayed.
MMI settings
... Select: I MEN
U
I button >Settings> Left control
button > MMI settings.
Language
You can change the language of the display along
with the language of the navigation cues* and
the speech dialogue system*.
The number of languages available depends on
the market.
Measurement units
The following measurement units are available:
- Speed (km/h or mph)
- Distance (km or miles)
- Temperature (0
( or °F)
- Consumption (ltr/100 km, mpg (US), mpg (UK)
or km/ltr)
- Capacity (litres, gallons)
Reminder signal
Applies to: vehicles with Audi phone box
Important: Your mobile phone must be Qi com
patible 1
>
, or it must be connected to the Audi
music interface (!)¢ page 146, Fig. 142 using a
USB adapter cable.
You can use the reminder signal to keep yourself
informed of the charging status of the mobile
phone in the Audi phone box*. The following set
tings are available:
- off: Switches the reminder signal off.
- sound: A sound is played as the reminder sig-
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Ab out Appl e CarPla y/About Android Auto
Applies to: vehicles with Audi smartphone interface
Here you will find legal information about using
Apple CarPlay/Android Auto and information
about data transfer for specific devices.
Delete CarPlay device/Delete Android Auto
device
Applies to: vehicles with Audi smartphone interface
Important: Your mobile phone must no longer be
connected to the Audi music interface via a USB
adapter.
Select: Audi smartphone > a device from the list
> right control button.
To remove your mobile phone from the list of
mobile phones already connected, select and
confirm Delete CarPlay device or Delete Android
Auto device.
� Note
Some SIM cards do not allow the SIM PIN
query to be deactivated.
System update ..,
Sele
ct:
!MENU! button > Settings > left control
button > System maintenance.
- System update: Insert the storage medium
with the update data into the appropriate drive
¢page 192. Select and confirm the appropri
ate drive > Start update. The duration of this
process depends on the size of the update.
- Reset driver installation: The media driver
package selected is reset to the factory de
faults.
- Version information: Information on the soft
ware version of the M MI and the navigation da
tabase* is displayed. In addition, you can use
the Software information function to display
information on the MMI's software and licence
conditions.
216 On-board
Handbook
Applies to: vehicles with On-board Handbook
The On-board Handbook includes the Owner's
Manual for your vehicle.
Insta lling/u pdating the On-board Handbook
Important: The storage medium on which the
On-board Handbook is stored must have been in
serted into the relevant drive ¢page 192.
.., Select: I MEN
U
I button >Settings > left control
button > System maintenance > System up
date> SD card 1, SD card 2, CD/DVD* or USB*.
.., Follow the instructions given by the system.
Starting the Handbook
Important: The Handbook must have been instal
led previously.
.., Select: I MENU
I button >Car> left control but-
ton > Handbo ok.
The On-board Handbook will automatically load
in the language that is set under the option Menu
language in the MMI ¢page 212.
Using the On-board Handbook
The following functions are available when you
are operating the On-board Handbook using the
rotary pushbutton:
- Select and confirm an entry: Turn the rotary
pushbutton to the entry you require and press
the rotary pushbutton.
- Show a picture in full size: Turn the rotary
pushbutton to the desired picture and press the
rotary pushbutton.
- Call up the options menu: You can use the
right control button to return to the Home
page, Refresh the content in the On-board
Handbook, Cancel refresh of the content and
open the Index.
A WARNING
You should only use the On-board Handbook
when the traffic conditions allow you to do so
safely and when you can maintain proper con-
trol of your vehicle -risk of injury.
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character sets (MMI touch) . . . . .
124
Switching off engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Switching on ignition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
68
Symbols ............................ 130
Navigation ......................... 178
Traffic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182, 183
see also Warning lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
System settings (MMI) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
212
System update (MMI) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
216
System volume 217
T
Tailgate see Boot lid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
287
Telephone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
141
Audi phone box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
146
Connecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
142
Dialling a number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
147
Options during a call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
148
Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
155
SIM card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
144
Telephone mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
155
Temperature display
Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
10
Outside temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
20
Temperature setting (air conditioner) . . . 61, 62
Tethering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
161
Text messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136, 150
Tightening torque (wheel bolts) . . . . . . . . .
275
Time ............................... 212
tiptronic (automatic gearbox) . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
TMC/TMCpro see Traffic information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
182
Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
270
Torque Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
289
Torque (wheel bolts) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
275
Touch pad
see MMI touch 124
Tow-away protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Tow-starting
Towing 278
Trailer weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 288
Towing away . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278 Index
TPMS Tyre pressure monitoring system . . . . . . .
260
Warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
262
TPMS (tyre pressure loss indicator) . . . . . . . 258
Traction control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Traffic announcements
see Traffic programme (TP) . . . . . . . . . . . .
186
Traffic avoidance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
176
Traffic information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182, 183
Traffic programme (TP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
186
Traffic reports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Traffic sign recognition
see Camera-based traffic sign recognition . 90
Treble (sound) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
Trip recorder, resetting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
24
Turn signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
45
Type plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 287
Tyres ........................... 254, 270
Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272
Directional tread . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275
Four-wheel drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
116
Inflation pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
256
Low-profile tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2 58
Repair kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270
Service life
255
Tyre pressure loss indicator. . . . . . . . . . . . 258
Tyre pressure monitoring system . . . . . . . 260
Wear indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
255
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Unlocking/locking By remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
With the central locking switch . . . . . . . . .
31
With the convenience key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
With the key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
USB charging socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
USB stick
see Audi music interface . . . . . . . . . . 197,
198
V Vehicle Raising . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274
Taking out of service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
268
Vehicle battery
see Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
250
301