
-The  loading times for the  audio  data depend 
on  the  media  player used  and  the  number of 
files  that  it contains. 
- A maximum  of  2,000  entries  per  directory  
are  displayed  in the  MMI. 
-Songs downloaded  for  offline  use using  mu
sic  streaming  services  are  stored  on your  mobile  device  (such  as  a  smartphone)  and  
may  be  ORM protected.  The Wi-Fi audio  
player  will  not  play  ORM protected  files. 
-Contact  an  authorized  Audi  dealer  or  au
thorized  Audi Service  Facility for  additional  information  on  the Wi-Fi audio  player . 
Online  media  and  
Internet  radio 
A pplies  to:  ve hicles  with  Audi  co nnect 
You  can playback  and  operate  various  online me
dia services  and  Internet  radio  using the  MMI. 
Fig. 216 Online  med ia 
... Press  the I MEDIAi button.  Press  the  left  control 
button  until  the  sources  overview¢ 
fig. 216 is 
displayed. 
A pplies  to:  using  o nline  media  and  I nte rnet  ra di o 
Requirement: 
-The Audi  MMI  connect app  must  be  installed 
and  open  on  your  mobile  device. 
-You must  be  logged  into  your  myAudi  account  in  the 
Audi  MMI  connect app  and  you  must 
have  selected  your  veh icle. 
-The Wi-Fi function  on  the  mobile  device  and  on  
the  MMI  must  be  switched  on . 
-If  necessary,  check  in the  connection  manager 
¢ 
page  252 if  the  mobile  device  you  connected 
is selected  under the 
MMI connect app  ([;'.(). 
-The  MMI must  be  connected  to the  network . 
-The  symbol  for  the Online media source@ 
¢fig . 216 is shown  in the  MMI. 
Applies  to : usin g on line  medi a 
Additional  requirement: 
Media 
-A supported  online  med ia service  must  be  avail
able  in your  country. 
-You mus t have  an  account  with  a supported  on 
line  media  service . 
-Depending  on  the  on line  media  service,  you 
must  install  and open  an app  on your  mobile 
dev ice. 
Starting  Online  media 
-Press the I MEDIA i button.  Press  the  left  control 
button  until  the  sources  overview ¢ 
page  239 
is  displayed. 
-Select  and  confirm  an  online  media  service . 
Starting Internet  radio 
-Press  the I MEDIAi button.  Press  the  left control 
button  until  the  sources  overview 
Q page  239 
is  displayed. 
-Select  and  confirm Internet  radio. The  Internet 
radio  browser  or  the  last  station  that  was  play
ing  is shown. 
-Selecting the  station: if necessary,  select  and 
confirm  a  category  in the  Internet  radio 
Brows
er > 
a station. 
Online  media and  Internet  radio: additional  op
tions 
-Press  the  right  control  button. 
The following  options  may  be  available,  depend ing  on  the  information  shown  (such  as  the  sta
tion/track  that  is currently  playing): 
-Sound  settings: see¢ page 255. 
-Wi-Fi  settings: see Q page  197,  Wi-Fi hotspot. 
-Connection  manager: see ¢page 252 . 
-Additional  options  may  be available,  depend ing 
on  the  active  online  media  service  or  Internet  
radio. 
_& WARNING 
-It is  only  safe to use  tablets,  laptops,  mo
b ile  devices  and  other similar  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. 
235  

Media 
-Do not  u se any wireless  devices on the  fro nt 
seats within  range of  the  airba gs w hile driv
ing.  Also  read and follow  the  warnings  in 
c:> page  281,  Fro nt  airbags. 
CD Note 
- Always  follow  the  information  found  in c> 0 
in  Wi-Fi hotspot  on page  197 . 
-Please note  that  there  generally  are add i
tiona l costs when  using  an online  media 
service account,  especially  when  it  is used  i nternationally. 
{!) Tips 
-Depending  on the  Internet  connection  and  
network  traff ic, a connection  loss can occur 
during  p layback of  on  line media  serv ices. 
-Online  media and Internet  radio usage de
pends on the  serv ice avai lability  of  the  third 
party  provider. 
- Audi  AG simply  makes the  access to  on line 
media serv ices possible  t hrough  the  MMI 
and does  not  take  any respons ibility  for  the 
contents  of  the  onli ne med ia serv ices . 
-Always  read the  chapter c:> page  198,  Audi 
connect  (Infotainment)  general  informa
tion. 
-Depending  on the  mobile  device  used, the re 
may be  interr uptions  du ring  media  playback 
and when  using  the 
Audi  MMI  connect app. 
T o avoi d inter ruption s when  usi ng a  mob ile 
device, do no t  loc k t he s creen on you r mo
bi le dev ice a nd  keep the 
Audi  MMI  connect 
app  in the  foreground . 
- Co ntact  an a utho rized Audi  dea le r  or  a u
thorized  Audi  Service Facili ty for  additional 
informat ion about  on line  media . 
236 
Multimedia  connections 
USB adapter  for  Audi  music interface 
You can connect your  mobile  devices (such as a 
smartphone  or 
MP3 player)  to  the Audi  music in
terface  and  charge  them  using  a special  USB 
adapter . 
®-
Fig.  21 7 Audi USB adapters 
You can purchase the  USB adapter c> fig . 217 
from  an author ized Audi  dealer  or  at  spec ia lty 
stores: 
Q) USB adapter  for  devices with  a micro  USB con
nect ion 
@ USB adapter  for  devices with  an Apple  Light
ning  connect ion 
@ USB adapte r for  devices with  an Apple  Dock 
connector 
You can  conne ct  your  mob ile dev ices throug h the 
Audi  music  interface  to  the MM I using the  USB 
adapter  and charge the  battery  at  the  same time. 
Applies  to:  vehicles  wit h Aud i music  interface 
-Audi  musi c interface : see c> page  237. 
CD Note 
Handle the  USB adapter  carefully.  Do not  al
l ow  it  to  be pinched .  

Media 
-Functionality is not  guaranteed  for  mobile 
devices that  do  not  conform  to  the  USB 2.0  
specification. 
-USB  hubs  are not  supported. 
-Some versions  of  the  iPod such as the  iPod 
shuffle  cannot  be  connected to  the USB 
adapter  for  devices with  Apple  Dock connec 
tor.  Connect these  devices using  a AUX con
nector  cable. 
-Changed content  on  a mobile  device l) that 
is  connected  to  the  Audi  music  interface 
may not  be displayed  in the  media  center.  
In  this  case, reset  the 
Media settings back 
to 
Factory settings ¢ page  252. 
-Video  playback through  the  Audi  music  in 
terface  is only  supported  if  the  connected 
device  is recognized  as a USB storage  device 
(for  example  a USB stick) . Apple  devices and 
MTP  devices (such as smartphones)  are not 
recognized  as USB  storage  devices. 
-iPod/iPhone malfunctions  also affect  the 
operation  of  the  MMI.  Reset your  iPod/ 
iPhone if  this  happens. 
-Audi recommends  updating  the iPod/iPhone 
software  to  the  latest  version.  For impor
tant  information  on  operating  your  iPod/ 
iPhone , refer  to  the  user guide  for the  de
vice. 
-The  USB adapter  on the  Audi  music  inter 
face will  support  iPod touch/iPhone  from  
the  5th  generation  or  later  with  the  light
ning  connector. 
-For  more  information  about  the  Audi  music 
interface  and supported  devices, check the 
Audi  database  for  mobile  devices at 
www.audiusa.com/mp3 or  contact  an au
thorized  Audi  dealer  or  authorized  Audi  
Service Facility . 
1
> A pp lies o nly  to MTP de vice s.  Does  no t  apply  to  A pple de vi
ces  and U SB mass s torage  devices . 
238 
· Rear Seat  Entertainment  preparation 
Applies to:  vehicles  with  Rear Seat  Entertainment  preparation 
T he  Rear Seat  Entertainment  preparation  in
cludes  cables  and  a mount  for Audi Entertain 
ment  mobile  in the  driver's and  front  passenger's 
seat  backrests. 
T he suitable Audi Entertainment  mobile Rear 
Seat  Entertainment  package is  available  through 
Audi  Genuine Accessories . 
Using  Audi  Genuine Accessories is recommended. 
Audi  has established  their  reliability, safety  and 
suitability. 
We cannot  evaluate  or  endorse  other  products  in 
this  way,  even if  the product  is approved  by acer
tified  testing  agency or  government  agency . 
~ Note 
Only use devices that  are approved  for  the 
Rear Seat Entertainment  preparation . Unap
proved  devices may cause damage  to  the  vehi
cle  electronics. 
(D Tips 
-Contact  an authorized  Audi  dealer  or au
thorized  Audi  Service Facility  for  additional  information  about 
Audi  Entertainment  mo
bile. 
-Always  read the chapter ~ page  391 . 
-The Rear Seat Entertainment preparation  is 
not  intended  to  charge external  electronic  
devices .  

Media 
Media  center 
Various  categories  for  selecting  audio/video* 
files  ore  available  in  the  media  center . 
Fig. 221 Example : USB  stick categories 
F ig.  222 Example:  USB stick  cat egories 
~ Press  the I MEDIAi but ton.  Press  the  left  control 
button  until  the  sources  overview  is displayed . 
Se lect  and  confirm  the  desired  source. 
(D Active source 
The  active  source  is highlighted . T he  active 
source 
symbol (!) may  change  depending  on  the 
connected  device,  the  online  media  service*  or  
Internet  radio*. The  device  name  may  be  dis
played  (for  example:  MyPhone).  As an  example,  a  
USB stick  is  shown 
Q fig . 221 connected  to  the 
Aud i mus ic interface*. 
Depending  on  the  active  source,  you  can  select 
aud io/video  files * from  the  following  categor ies 
and  add  them  to  the  playlist : 
@Favorites 
The Favorites category  appea rs if at  least  one  en
try  is stored  in the  favorites  list . See 
Q poge 242 , 
Favorites. 
@ Artists 
All available  artists  are  displayed. Select  and con
firm  an  artist , an  album  and then  a track . 
240 
@Albums 
All  available  albums  are  displayed . Select  and 
confirm  an  album  and  then a track. 
® Genres 
All available  genres  are  displayed . Select  and 
confirm  a  genre  (s uch  as 
Pop ), an  artist,  an  al
bum  and then  a song. 
@Tracks 
All availab le tracks  are  displayed . Select  and  con
firm  a  track. 
0 Folders 
The  folder  structure  or  track/chapter  list  is  dis
played.  Se lect  a  folder , if  necessary.  Select  and 
conf irm  a track . 
@ Playlists 
All  available  playlists  from  the  source  and  the 
smart  playlists  are displayed . Select  and  confirm 
a  playlist  and  then  a  track . 
Smart  playlists : 
- Last played  tracks : 
the last  tracks  played  in the 
selected  source  are  displayed. 
-Most  played : the  most  played  songs  in these
lected  source  are  displayed. 
- S stars to 1 star: tracks  from  the  selected 
source  are  disp layed  according  to  their  rating. 
- Unrated: all  fi les  from  the  selected  source 
w ithout  rating  information  (for  example,  in the 
103  tag)  are  displayed. 
@ Videos* 
All  availab le video  files  are  displayed. Select and 
conf irm a video  file . 
(D Note 
Applies  to:  veh icles with  Audi co nnect (Infotainment)  a nd 
use of the  radio  category w ith  iPod/iP hone 
Always  follow  the information  found  in q(i) in 
Wi-Fi hotspot  on page  197. 
.,.  

@ Tips 
-Only the  categories  supported  by the  medi
um  are  available.  For  example,  CD/DVD
ROM tracks  cannot  be  selected  with  catego 
ries  such  as 
Artists,  Albums  or Genres. 
With  an  iPod/iPhone  (source:  Audi  music  in
terface¢ page  236), the Podcasts, Audio 
books 
and Composers categories  are  also 
available . 
- For safety  reasons,  the  video  image  is only 
displayed  when  the  vehicle  is stationary. 
On
ly the sound  from  the video  plays while  driv
ing . 
- When  synchronizing  a  portable device with 
"Cloud"  services,  playlists  may  display  incor
rectly  in the  MMI.  Use the  media center  in 
the  device. 
- With  an  iPod/iPhone  (media  source: Audi 
music  interface 
¢ page  236), the Podcasts, 
Audio  books 
and Composers categories  are 
also  available. 
(D Tips 
Applies  to:  iPod/lPhone  on Audi music  Interface 
- An Internet  connection  is required  to  use 
the  additional 
Radio category,  an  on line 
media  service.  Also  see  the  chapter 
¢ page 19 7, Wi-Fi hotspot. Also  read the  in
formation  on  the  Audi music  interface  and 
the  supported 
devices ¢ page  236. 
-Depending  on  the Internet  connection  and 
network  traffic,  a connection  loss  can  occur 
during  playback  of  on  line media  services. 
- The  use  of  online  media  services  depends  on 
the  service  availability  of  the third  party 
provider. 
- Audi  AG simply  makes  the  access to on line 
media  services  possible  through  the MMI 
and  does  not take  any responsibility  for  the 
contents  of the  online  media  services. 
Media 
Free  text  search 
Applies to:  veh icles w ith  free  text  search 
You can search  in  the  active  source by tracks  and 
video files*,  for  example 
Fig. 223 Input field and results  list for free  text  search 
You can  open  the free  text  search depending  on 
the  selected  source . 
Requirement:  the  playlist 
¢ page  242 or  media 
center¢ page  240 must  be  displayed. 
Opening  free  text  search 
.. Keep turning  the  control  knob  to  the  left until 
the 
free  text  search input field @¢ fig.  223 
appears. Or: push  the  control  knob  up. 
Using the  free  text  search: see ¢ page 167, Free 
text  search. 
Entries  that contain  the  entered  search  term  are 
listed  in the  results 
list@¢ fig. 223. You  can 
search  for 
artists@¢ fig.  223, albums @or 
tracks @) as  well  as  genres  and  videos. 
@ Tips 
-It will  then  search  through  the files  in the 
active  source. 
-If you  open  free  text  search  in  the Folders 
category 0 ¢ page  240,  fig.  222 or  the 
Composers,  Podcasts and Audio  books cat
egories,  it will  only  search  through  the  files  
in that  folder. 
241  

System settings 
Delete  Bluetooth  device* 
The selected  cell phone/mobile  device  is discon 
nected  from  the  MMI  and is removed  from  the 
list  of  all  devices that  are  already  paired . 
Show  Bluetooth  profiles* 
You can Connect or Disconnect the Handsfree , 
Messages *,  Dire ctory/contacts 
and Bluetooth 
audio  player 
profiles  separately. 
Bluetooth  settings* 
- Bluetooth : 
select  and  confirm  a  setting  for the 
B luetooth  connection  v is ibility.  Select 
Visible 
for  the  MMI to  be  visible  to  other  dev ices.  Se
lect 
Invisible for  the  MMI to  not  be  vis ible  to 
other  devices.  Howeve r,  it  is still  possib le  to  es
tablish  a  Bluetooth  connection  with  paired  de
vic es when  the  visibility  is switched  off.  Select 
Off to  turn  visibility  off.  Then  a  B luetooth  con
nection  is not  possible . 
-Bluetooth  audio player: when  this  function  is 
switched 
on~' the  Bluetooth  audio  player  is 
available  as  a  source  in the 
Media menu . 
-Bluetooth  name : the  MMI Bluetooth  name  (for 
example  ,,AUDI MM I 
2016") is displayed  and 
can  be  changed . 
Online settings* 
- Data usage  counter : 
the  amount  of  data  pack 
ets  that  are  sent  and  received  through  the  MMI  
is disp layed.  You can  reset the  data  usage  infor
mation  to  zero  using  the 
Reset  data counter 
option. 
-Network  status : the  mobile  network  provider 
for  data  service  as  well  as  the  network  status 
are  displayed . 
Wi-Fi settings* 
See <=> page  19 7, Wi-Fi hotspot. 
Storing  as  a default  telephone 
Applies  to: veh icles with  telephone 
Requirement:  a  cell  phone  must  be  connected to 
the  MMI 
<=> page  178. 
As soon  as  the  cell  phone is  in  range  and  the 
Bluetooth  function  on the  cell phone  and  in  the 
MMI  is  swit ched  on,  this  cell  phone  is given  pr ior
ity ove r the  other  Bluetooth  devices  and  is con-
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nected directly  to  the  MMI.  The  connected  ce ll 
phone  is displayed  first in the  device  list . 
Network  settings* 
- Login : 
you can  chose  an automatic log in to 
your  cell phone  service  provider's  network,  or 
you  can choose  a 
manual login  from  the  list of 
avai lab le  networks . 
-Network  selection: available  networks  in the 
present  location  can be selected  under  network 
selection . This  function  is on ly availab le for  the 
Manual l ogin  setting. 
Apple  CarPlay sound  settings/  Android  Auto  
sound  settings 
Applies  to:  vehicles with  Audi sma rtphone  interface 
See ~page255. 
About  Apple  CarPlay/ About  Android  Auto 
Applies to: vehicles with  Audi smartphone  interface 
Here  you  wi ll find  legal  information  regarding 
the  use  of  Apple  CarPlay or  Andro id Auto  and  in
formation  about  device-specific  data  exchange. 
Delete  CarPlay device/Delete  Android  Auto 
device 
Applies  to: vehicles  with  Audi smartphone  interface 
Requirement:  your  cell phone  must  not  be  con
nected  to  the  Audi music  interface  with  a  USB 
adapter . 
Se lect: 
Audi smartphone > a  device  from  the  list 
> r ight  control  button. 
T o  remove  your  cell  phone  from  the  list, select 
and  confirm 
Delete  CarPlay device  or Delete  An
droid  Auto device . 
System  update 
"Select: !M ENUI button> Settings > left  control 
button  > 
System  maintenance . 
- System  update: 
slide  the  storage  device  with 
the  update  data into  the  appropriate  drive 
<=> page 231 . Select  and  confirm  the  dr ive> 
Start  update . The  length  of  the process  de
pends  on  the  size  of  the update . 
-Reset  driver installation: the  selected  media 
dr iver  package  is  reset  to the  settings  at  the 
time  of  delivery.  

Driving safety 
The  rollbars,  reinforced  windshield  frame  and 
belt  tensioners  help  protect  front  and  rear  pas
sengers  in the  event  of  a  rollover.  
The  rollover  protection  system  functions  when  
the  power  top  is  both  open  and  closed. 
A WARNING 
-
- Do not  use  the  area  behind  the  rear  seat  
head  restraints 
c::> fig. 231 as  a  seat  or  stor
age  area.  This  is the  area  where  the  rollbars  deploy.  If  the  rollover  protection  system  is 
triggered,  objects  placed  there  can  be  pro 
pelled  through  the  vehicle  and  make  it more 
difficult  for  the  rollbars  to  deploy . This 
in
creases  the  risk for  serious  or  life-threaten
ing  injuries. 
- Do not  remove  the  head  restraints.  Driving 
with  the  head  restraints  removed  or  adjust
ed  incorrectly  increases  the  risk  of  serious 
injury. 
When  is rollover  protection  deployed? 
A ppl ies to:  ve hicles w ith  power to p 
Rollover  protection  deploys  in a collision  or roll 
over . 
Depending  on  the  collision,  sensors  throughout 
the  vehicle  and  the  control  module  trigger  the  rollover  system  to  deploy.  
For safety  reasons,  rollover  protection  also 
de 
ploys  during  front , side  and  rear  collisions  above 
a  certain  level  of  severity. 
A WARNING 
- The  rollover  protection  system  can  only  pro
vide  protection  for  one  collision. 
If the  roll
over  protection  was  triggered,  have  it re
placed  immediately  by an  authorized  Audi  
dealer  or  authorized  Audi Service  Facility. 
- Modifying  the  rollover  protection  system  or  individual  components  is  not  permitted. 
- Work  on  the  rollover  protection  system 
should  only  be  performed  by an  authorized 
Audi  dealer  or  authorized  Audi Service  Facili
ty.  Otherwise  the  system  may  not  function 
correctly  in a  collision  or  it  could  deploy 
un
expectedly . 
266 
(D Note 
-Every repair  procedure  on  the  rollover  pro
tection  system  must  be  performed  by an  au 
thori zed  Audi dealer  or  authori zed  Audi 
Service  Facility,  that  will  perform  work  ac
cording  to  Audi factory  specifications . Incor 
rect  repairs  may  impair  the  functionality 
and  may  void  the  vehicle's  operating 
li
cense . 
- The  respective  safety  precautions  must  be 
followed  when  disposing  of  individual  com ponents  from  the  system  or  the  entire  vehi
cle.  An  authorized  Audi dealer  or  authorized 
Audi  Service  Facility  is familiar  with  these 
specifications  and  the  procedures  can  be 
handled  there. 
Reporting  Safety  Defects 
Applicable  to  U.S.A. 
If  you  believe  that  your  vehicle 
has a defect  which  could  cause a 
crash  or  could  cause  injury  or 
death,  you  should  immediately  in
form  the  National  Highway  Traffic  Safety  Administration  (NHTSA)  in  
addition  to  notifying  Audi  of 
America,  Inc. 
If  NHTSA  receives  similar  com
plaints,  it  may  open  an investiga
tion,  and  if  it finds  that  a safety 
defects  exists  in a  group  of 
vehicles,  it  may  order  a recall  and 
remedy  campaign.  However,  
NHTSA  cannot  become  involved  in 
individual  problems  between  you, 
your  dealer,  or  Audi  of  America,  Inc. 
..,.  

Safety  belt s 
dealership  is familiar  with  these  regu lations 
and  will  be  p leased  to  pass  on  the  informa
tion  to  you. 
Service and  disposal of  safety  belt  preten 
sioner 
The safety  belt  pretens ioners  are  parts  of the 
safety  belts  on  your  Audi . Installing,  removing, 
servi cing  o r repa iring  of  belt  p retensioners  can 
damage  the  safety  belt  system  and  prevent  it  
from  working  correctly  in  a  collision.  
There  are  some  important  things  you  have  to 
know  to  make  sure  that  the  effectiveness  of the 
system  w ill not  be  impaired  and  that  discarded 
components  do  not  cause  in jury or  pollute  the 
environment  . 
.&_ WARNING 
-
Improper  care,  servic ing  and  repair  proce
dures  can  increase  the  r isk  of  personal  injury 
and  death  by preventing  a safety  belt  preten 
sioner  from  activating  when  needed  or  acti
vating  it  unexpectedly : 
- The  pyrotechnic  safety  belt  pretensioners 
can  only  be  act ivated  once . 
If pyrotechnic 
safety  belt  pretensioners  have  been  activat ed,  the  system  must  be  rep laced . 
- Never  repair,  adjust,  or  change  any  parts  of  the  safety  be lt  system . 
- Safety  belt  systems  includ ing  safety  belt 
prete nsioners  cannot  be  repaired.  Special 
procedures  a re  req uired  for  removal,  insta l
lation  and  disposal  of this  system . 
- For  any  work  on  the  safety  belt  system,  we 
strongly  recommend  that  you  see  your  au
tho rized  Aud i dea le r  o r q ualified  te chnician 
who  has  an  A udi  approve d repair  manual, 
t raining  and  spec ial  equ ipment  necessary . 
@ For the  sake of the  environment 
Undeployed  airbag  modu les  and  pretension
ers  migh t be  classified  as  Perch lorate  Mate ri
al  -specia l handling  m ay apply,  see 
www .dtsc. ca.gov/hazardouswaste/pe rchlo 
rate . When  the  vehicle  or  parts  of  the  re
straint  system  including  airbag  modules  safe
ty  belts  with  pretens ioners  are  scrapped,  all 
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applicable  laws  and  regulations  must  be  ob 
served.  Your authorized  Audi dealer  is familiar  
with  these  requirements  and  we  recommend  
that  you  have  your  dealer  perform  this  service  
for  you.