2018 AUDI S4 apple

-Do not use any wireless devices on the front
seats within range of the airbags while driv­
ing. Also read and follow the warnings in
c::> page 275, Front airbags.
CJ) Note
- Always follow the information found in c::>0
in Wi-Fi hotspot on page 194.
- Please note that there genera lly are addi­
tional costs when using an online media
service account, especially when it is used internationally .
@ Tips
-Depending on the Internet connection and
network traffic, a connection loss can occur
during playback of on line media services.
-Online media and Internet radio usage de­
pends 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 on line media services.
- Always read the chapter
c::> page 195, Audi
connect (Infotainment) general informa­
tion.
- Depending on the mobile device used, there
may be interruptions during media playback
and when using the
Audi MMI connect app.
To avoid interruptions when using a mobile
device, do not lock the screen on your mo­
bile device and keep the
Audi MMI connect
app in the foreground .
- Contact an authorized Audi dealer or au­
thorized Audi Service Facility for additional
information about online media.
Media
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. 213 Audi USB adap ters
You can purchase the USB adapter c::> fig. 213
from an author ized Audi dealer or at specialty
stores:
(D USB adapter for devices with a micro USB con­
nection
@ USB adapter for devices with an Apple Light­
ning connect ion
@ USB adapter for devices with an Apple Dock
connector
You can connect your mobile dev ices through the
Audi music interface to the MMI using the USB
adapter and charge the battery at the same time.
Applies to : veh icles w it h Aud i music interface
- Audi music interface: see c::> page 234.
(D Note
Handle the USB adapter carefully. Do not al­
low it to be pinched.
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Media
Audi music interface
Connect your mobile devices to the Audi music
interface in order to operate them through the
MMI and charge the battery.
F ig . 214 Connec ting mob ile dev ices
The Audi music inte rface is located under the
armrest in the center
console @c::> page 8, fig. 2.
-Connecting a mobile device u sin g a U SB
a dapt er:
connect the applicable USB adap ter @
c::> fig. 214 to the port on the Audi music inter­
face ® and then connect the adapter to the
mobile device @(such as an iPhone).
-Charging a mobile device u sing a USB adapter :
when you connect a mobile device to the Audi
music interface ® using the applicab le USB
adapter @
c::> fig. 214, the battery will auto­
matically charge .
-Disconnec ting a mobil e dev ice from the Au di
music int erfac e:
remove the USB adapter@
<=> fig. 214 from the Audi music interface .
-Di sco nn ect ing mob ile d evices with an Apple
Do ck con nector:
remove the Apple Dock con­
nector from the Apple device with the release
tabs pressed
i n @ c::> page 233, fig. 213 .
The media are started and operated through the
mobile device or the MMI, depending on the de­
vice being used
c::> page 236 .
Connecting two m obile d evi ce s: if two mob ile
dev ices (for example iPhone and smartphone) are
connected at the same time, then both devices
can be used as p layback so urces .
You can connect mobile devices using the analog
AU X port .
-Conn ecting a mobile d evic e to th e AU X input :
connect the cab le ® c::> fig. 214 to the AUX in-
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put @ on the Audi music interface and then to
the mobile device @(such as an MP3 player or
smartphone).
- Discon necti ng a mobile d evice from the AU X
i nput :
remove the cable ® c::> fig. 214 from the
AUX
input @c::> fig. 214.
-Ope ration: select and confirm the Extern al au­
d io player
source ® c::> page 236, fig. 215 . The
media are started and operated through the
mobile
device @<=> fig. 214.
A WARNING
Driving requires your complete and undivided
attention . As the dr iver, you have complete
responsibility for safety in traffic . Neve r oper­
ate mobi le devices wh ile driving, because this
inc reases the risk of an acc iden t.
(D Note
- Remove the connector from the A udi music
interface carefully so it is not damaged.
- Use a USB extens ion cable to connect dev i­
ces that have an integrated USB connecto r
(s uch as a USB stick) to prevent damage to
your USB device and the A udi musi c inte r­
face.
- Ex tremely high o r low temperatures that
c an occur inside veh icles can damage mobile
devices and/or impa ir their performan ce.
Never leave mobi le devices in the vehicle in
extremely high or low temperat ures.
(D Tips
- Whe n you swi tch the ign ition o ff, the USB
ports are sti ll supplied w ith power until the
energy management intervenes.
- Do not use an additiona l adapter o r USB ex ­
tension cab le to connect mobile devices to
the A udi music interface that already have a
cable or that must be connected with a USB
adapter
(c::> page 233). They may impair the
functionality.
- You can purchase the AUX connector cab le
from an authorized Audi dealer or at spe­
cialty stores .

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-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 249.
-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 Sth 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 pplies onl y to MTP devices. Does not app ly to App le dev i­
ces and USB mass storage devices.
Media
Rear Seat Entertainment preparation
Applies to : vehicles wi th Rear Seat Enter ta inm ent preparat ion
The 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.
The 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
t his way, even if the product is approved by acer­
tified testing agency or government agency .
(D 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 385.
-The Rear Seat Entertainment preparation is
not intended to charge external electronic
devices .
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Media
Problem Solution
Wi -Fi hotspot* :
your Wi-Fi device Make sure the network optim izat ion functions are sw itched off in
is d isconnected from the W i-F i the Wi-Fi settings or in the network settings for your W i-F i dev ice.
hotspot. For additional information refer to the user guide for your Wi-Fi
dev ice.
Audi music interface : audio play - Make sure the USB mode MTP is selected in the sett ings on your
back thro ugh the connected
mo-mobile device .
bile device is not possib le .
•> Applies only to MTP devices. Does not apply to Apple devices and USB mass storage devices.
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Audi smartph one inte rfac e
Audi smartphone
interface
Setup
App lies to: ve hicles w ith Audi smartpho ne in te rface
You can connect your smartphone to th e MMI us­
ing the Audi smartphone int erfac e. Certain con­
te nt on your smartph on e is ada pted to the Info­
t ainment syste m display while driving and can
be operated through the
MMI control panel.
Requirement
The vehicle must be stat ionary and the ignition
must be switched on .
iPhone generation 5 or higher with Lightning
connector and iOS 7.1.2 operating system or h igher.
Or :
Sma rtphone with Android Auto app and Android
5 .0 Lo llipop operating system or h ighe r.
"' Connect your smar tphone to the Audi music in -
te rface <=?
page 234 using a USB adapter
r=;,page 233 , fig . 213 .
.. Select and confirm A cti va te Apple CarPla y or
Activate And roid Auto now .
.. Follow the system instruct ions.
"' Pay attention to any additional system prompts
on your smartphone if applicable .
If you chose not to use Apple CarPlay or Andro id
Auto when connect ing your sma rtphone for the
first time, you can start the Audi smartp hone in ­
terface later on using the
Connection manager .
.. Select: I MENU I button > Audi smartphone in-
terfa ce > Change to conne ction manager .
.. Connect your sma rtphone to the A udi music in ­
terface using a USB adapter
r=;, page 233,
fig . 213.
.. Se lect and confirm Audi smartphone in the
Conne ction man ager r=;, page 249 . You can se ­
lect your smartphone in the list of devices that
are already paired
r=;, page 250.
"' Fol low the system instruct ions .
{U) Note
Always follow the information found in r=;,(D in
Wi-Fi hotspot on page 194.
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(D Tips
- The functions t hat can be used depend on
t h e fo llow ing factors, among others :
- the brand of your smartpho ne
- the vers io n of the ope rating system in
your smartphone
- the software version of the app used
- the USB adapter cab le and correct connec-
tion
- your cell phone se rvice provide r
- the customized settings on your smart -
phone
- One o f the factors above or a combina tion
of any of them could cause your smartphone
to be incompatib le wit h the Audi smart­
phone interface. Compatibility cannot be
guaranteed for all types of smartphones.
For more informat ion and assistance, refer
to the user guide and the manufactu rer of
you r smartphone .
- If the connected smartphone has voice con­
t rol, you can ope ra t e you r smartpho ne usi ng
the externa l voice recognition system
r=;, page 173.
- The menu language shown in the MMI is
based on t he sett ing s in you r smartpho ne.
- Th e time d isp layed in the M MI is based on
t h e settings in yo ur smartp hone .
- Severa l MMI funct ions a re not availab le
when Apple Car Play o r Andro id Auto is ac­
t ive.
- Yo u cannot connect any mobi le devices via
B lu etoo th when an App le Car Play connec­
ti on is a ct ive .
Operating
App lies to: vehicles with A ud i smartp hone interface
Opening a menu
App le CarP lay:
you can go back to t he Apple Car­
Play main menu regardless of the selec ted menu
i tem by p ressing and holdi ng the
!BACKI b utton .
Android Auto : to go back to the Andro id Auto
menu bar, pus h the co ntrol knob down.

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Audi smartphone interface
Opening a menu item
Select and confi rm a menu item using the MMI
control panel.
Troubleshooting
Applies to: vehicles with Audi smartphone interface
Problem Solution
Audi smartphone
Check the charge level of your smartphone battery.
interface cannot be Check the USB cable and use a different one if necessary.
opened. Check if Android Auto or Apple CarPlay is available in your country.
Android Auto : check if the Android Auto app is installed on your smartphone.
Connecting the Check if you are using the correct USB adapter and if the USB adapter is connect-
smartphone to the ed correctly to your smartphone and the Audi music interface
q page 233.
MMI failed . Apple CarPlay: check if AppLe Ca rPlay is activated on your smartphone.
Android Auto: check in the Android Auto app if Android Auto permits new
veh icles .
The smartphone is Check if you are using the correct USB adapter and if the USB adapter is connect-
not automatically ed correctly to your smartphone and the Audi music interface ¢
page 233.
detected. Check if the requirements needed to connect a smartphone have been met.
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for the MMI to be visib le to o ther dev ices . Se ­
l ect
Invisible fo r the MMI to not be vis ible to
othe r devices. Howeve r, it is still possib le to es ­
tab lish a Bl uetooth connection w ith paired de ­
v ices when the v is ibility is switched off. Se lect
Off to tur n visib ility off . The n a B luetooth con­
nect io n is no t possible .
-Bluetooth audio player : when this function is
switched
on~ , the Bluetooth aud io 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 a nd received through the MMI
is d is pl ayed . You can reset t he data usage infor ­
mation to zero using the
Reset data counter
opt io n.
- Network status : the mobile netwo rk provider
f o r da ta se rvice as well as t he network status
are disp laye d.
Wi-Fi settings*
See ¢ page 194, Wi-Fi hotspot.
Storing as a default telephone
Applies to: vehicles with telephone
Requ irement: a cell phone must be connec ted to
the M MI
¢ page 175 .
As soo n as the cell phone is i n range and the
B lue too th func tion on t he ce ll phone and in the
M MI is swi tched on, this ce ll phone is given pr io r­
ity over the other Bluetoot h dev ices and is con ­
n ected direct ly to the MMI. The connected cell
p hone is displayed f irst in the device list.
Network settings*
- Login :
you ca n chose an Automatic lo gin to
yo ur cell phone serv ice p rov ider's ne twork, o r
yo u can choose a
Manual login from t he list of
available networ ks.
- Network selection : available networks in t he
p resent location can be se lected unde r networ k
se lection. Th is function is only available for the
Manual login sett ing.
System settings
Apple CarPlay sound settings/ Android Auto
sound settings
Applies to: vehicles with Aud i smartphone interface
See c::> page 2 52.
About Apple CarPlay/ About Android Auto
Applies to: vehicles wi th Audi smartphone interface
Here you w ill fin d leg al informa tio n r egarding
th e use of App le Car Pla y or Andro id A uto an d in­
f o rmat io n a bou t devi ce-s peci fic data exc hange .
Delete CarPlay device/Delete Android Auto
device
A ppl ies to: vehicles with Audi smartphone interface
Req uireme nt: your c ell pho ne mu st n ot be con­
ne cted to t he Au di music in terf ace wi th a US B
adapter .
Se le ct :
Audi smartphone > a d evice from t he list
> r igh t co ntrol button.
T o re mov e your cell p hon e from the list , se lect
and confir m
Delete CarPlay device or Delete An­
droid Auto device .
System update
.. Select: !ME NUI bu tton> Settings > left con trol
bu tton >
System maintenance .
- System update :
slid e the s torage device with
t h e u pdate da ta into the appro priate driv e
¢ page 228 . Sele ct and co nfi rm t he dr ive>
Start update . The leng th o f the pro cess de ­
pe nd s o n th e siz e of the updat e.
- Reset driver installation: the sele cte d medi a
d river p ack age i s reset to t he se ttings at the
t ime o f delivery .
-Version information : info rm ation on t he M MI
so ftwar e ve rsi on and the navig ation datab ase *
so ftware version is displ ayed. The
Software in­
formation
f u nction also prov ides informat ion
on t he softwa re co ntai ned in the M MI and t he
licensing agreement .
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A
A/C MAX (button) ................ .... .. 78
A/C (button) ... .. . ..... ..... ... ... .. . 77
ABS .. .. ... . .. .. ............. .. .. .. . 146
Accessories 68 ,385
Active lane assist
Cleaning the camera area . . . . . . . . . . . . .
355
also refer to Audi active lane assist . . . . . 125
Adaptive cruise control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Cleaning sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 355
Distance indicator and distance warning . 118
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Predictive control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Traffic jam assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
AdBlue .. .. .. .. ............... .. ..... 319
Messages
Additional accessories
Adjusting air distribution (automatic climate
control)
. .. .. .. ............... .. .. .. ..
Adjusting the sound ............ .. .. .. .
319
385
78
252
Adjusting the temperature (automatic climate
control) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
78
Advanced key
refer to Convenience key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Airbag .. .. .. .. ............... .. ..... 271
Airbag system . ................. .. 271,291
Advanced Airbag System components . . . 278
Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286
Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297
Child restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297
Components (front airbags) .. ..... ... .
Danger of fitting a child safety seat on the
front passenger seat ................ .
D. l 1sposa ... .. ............... .. .. .. .
Front airbags . .. ........... .. .. .... .
H ow do the front airbags work? ....... .
How many airbags does my vehicle have?
How the Advanced Airbag System compo-
nents work together ........ .. .. .... .
Important safety instructions on the knee
airbag system .... .. ..... ..... .. .... .
Indicator light ............ ...... ... .
Knee airbags .. ............ ...... ... .
Monitoring . .. ............. .. .. .... .
PASSENGER AIR BAG light ....... .. .. .
Repairs .. .. .. .. ........... .. .. .... .
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286
276
281
278
280
289 283
287
283
283
286
Index
Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285
When must the system be inspected? 283
Air pressure
Tires ..... .. .. .. .. ............. .. ..
344
Alignment pin (changing the wheel) . . . . . . 360
All season tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 349
All weather lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
All wheel drive
Indicator light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
35
also refer to quattro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
AMI
refer to Audi music interface . . . . . . . 233, 234
Android Auto
refer to Audi smartphone interface . .. ..
Anti -freeze
Windshield washer system ........... .
Anti- lock braking system
refer to ABS ..... .. ................ .
Anti-Slip Regulation
refer to ASR ... .. .................. .
Apple CarP lay
refer to Aud i smartphone interface ... ..
Arrow view
ASR
Audi active lane assist Messages
Audi connect emergency call and service ..
Online roadside assistance .......... . .
Audi connect vehicle contro l ........... .
Parking location .. .................. .
Remote locking and unlocking ..... .. . .
Vehicle status report ............... . .
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146
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146
125
127
202
203
198
199
199
199
Audi connect (Infotainment) . . . . . . . . 188, 195
Data protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
Services overview ' .. ................ .
Starting ...... .. .. ................ .
Audi drive select
... .. ............. .. ..
Audi Entertainment mobile ...... ... .. . .
Audi music interface
.................. .
Audi music stream
refer to Wi-Fi .... .. ............... . .
Audio files
. . .... .. .. ............... . .
Audio player
B luetooth audio player .............. .
Wi-Fi audio player . ................. .
Audio track
189
189
133
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236
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