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Media 
  
— The supported media functions (such as 
shuffle, list view, categories, search, op- 
tions) depend on the Bluetooth device being 
used. 
— Note the volume setting on your Bluetooth 
device. AUDI AG recommends setting your 
mobile device to the maximum volume 
when using it as a Bluetooth audio player. 
— For more information on supported devices, 
visit www.audiusa.com/bluetooth or con- 
tact an authorized Audi dealer or authorized 
Audi Service Facility. 
Online media 
Applies to: vehicles with Audi connect Infotainment and on- 
line media 
You can play and operate various online media 
services, such as music streaming services, using 
the MMI. 
Requirement: a supported online media service 
must be available in the country where the  vehi- 
cle is being operated. 
Connecting online media: 
> Connect the MMI to the Internet > page 184. 
> Switch on the Wi-Fi hotspot in the MMI 
> page 189. 
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen: 
MEDIA > Source > Connect online media. 
> Switch the Wi-Fi function on in your mobile de- 
vice and connect it to the MMI Wi-Fi hotspot 
=> page 185. 
> Install and start the myAudi app on your mo- 
bile device. 
> Log in to your myAudi account in the myAudi 
app and select your vehicle. 
Your mobile device must be connected to the 
MMI and must be highlighted. When you press 
the highlighted device, it will be disconnected. 
Starting online media: 
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen: 
MEDIA > Source. All online media services sup- 
ported in your country will be displayed. 
> Press on the desired online media service and 
follow the system instructions. 
  
ZA WARNING 
— It is only safe to use tablets, laptops, mobile 
devices and other similar devices when the 
vehicle is stationary because, like all loose 
objects, they could be thrown around the in- 
side of the vehicle in a crash and cause seri- 
ous injuries. Store these types of devices se- 
curely while driving. 
— 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 
  
  
=> page 64, Airbag system. 
  
() Note 
— Read the information about Audi connect, 
and be sure to note the connectivity costs 
section >@ in General information on 
page 184. 
— There  generally are additional costs when 
using an online media service account, espe- 
cially when it is used internationally. 
@ Tips 
— Depending on the Internet connection and 
network traffic, the connection may discon- 
nected when online media sources are play- 
ing. 
— Online media usage depends on the service 
availability of the third party provider. 
— Audi AG simply makes the access to online 
media services possible through the MMI 
and does not take any responsibility for the 
contents of the online media services. 
— Always read the chapter > page 184. 
— Depending on the mobile device being used, 
there may be interruptions during media 
playback and when using the myAudi app. 
To avoid interruptions when using a mobile 
device, do not lock the screen on your mo- 
bile device and keep the myAudi app in the 
foreground. 
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@) Note 
— Pull the cable out of the Audi music inter- 
face carefully so that the USB ports are not 
damaged. 
— Use a USB extension cable to connect devi- 
ces that have an integrated USB connector 
(such as a USB stick) to reduce the risk of 
damage to your USB device and the Audi 
music interface. 
— Extremely high or low temperatures that 
can occur inside vehicles can damage mobile 
devices and/or impair their performance. 
Never leave mobile devices in the vehicle in 
extremely high or low temperatures. 
@ Tips 
— Always follow the information found in 
=> page 75. 
— When you switch the ignition off, the USB 
ports are still supplied with power until the 
energy management intervenes. 
— Do not use an additional adapter cable or 
USB  extension cable to connect mobile devi- 
ces to the Audi music interface that already 
have a cable or that must be connected with 
a USB adapter cable (> page 220, fig. 153). 
Using an additional adapter or US extension 
cable may impair functionality. 
— Functionality is not guaranteed for mobile 
devices that do not conform to the USB 2.0 
specification. 
— USB hubs are not supported. 
— Video playback through the Audi music in- 
terface is not supported on Apple and MTP 
devices (such as smartphones). 
— iPod or iPhone malfunctions also affect the 
operation of the MMI. Reset your mobile de- 
vice in these situations. 
— Audi recommends updating the iPod or 
iPhone software to the latest version.  Refer 
to your mobile device owner's manual for 
more information. 
— The USB adapter on the Audi music inter- 
face will support iPod touch or iPhone devi- 
ces from the 5th generation or newer with 
the lightning 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 authorized 
Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Fa- 
cility. 
Playing media 
The following sources can be selected depending 
on the vehicle equipment: 
— Amazon Alexa > page 220 
—SD card > page 217. 
— USB © page 220. 
— DVD drive > page  218 
— Connect external device: you can connect ex- 
ternal devices via Bluetooth and use  the Blue- 
tooth  audio player > page 218, or you can con- 
nect an external device directly to the Audi mu- 
sic interface > page 220. 
— Connect online media > page 219. 
Accessing media 
Playing media files using the MMI 
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen: 
MEDIA > Source > a source. Depending on the 
connected device or online media service”, the 
symbol for a source may change. The device 
name may be displayed (for example: my- 
Phone). 
> Select a track from the categories in the media 
center > page 222. 
Playing media files using the multifunction 
steering wheel 
Requirement: a media drive must contain media 
files > page 221. 
> Select the Radio/Media tab using the multi- 
function steering wheel. 
> Turn the left thumbwheel to display the play- 
list. 
> To switch to a different source, press the [=| 
button. 
> To select a media file or a source, turn and 
press the left thumbwheel. 
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— Special characters (such as those in ID3 tag 
information) may display differently or may 
not always display, depending on the sys- 
tem language. 
— Some MTP player functions are not support- 
ed, such as rating music tracks and video 
playback. 
— The manufacturer of the storage device can 
provide information about its “USB Device 
Subclass”. 
Troubleshooting 
The information that follows lists some trouble- 
shooting options. They depend on the equip- 
ment. 
  
Problem Solution 
  
Audi music interface/Bluetooth 
audio player: the mobile device is 
not supported. 
Read the instructions in the chapter > page 220, Multimedia 
connections/> page 218, Bluetooth audio player. You can learn 
about supported mobile devices in the Audi database for mobile 
devices at www.audiusa.com/bluetooth. 
  
Audi music interface: the mobile 
device is not recognized as a 
source. 
For many mobile phones or mobile devices, playback is not possi- 
ble when the battery level is too low (less than 5% charge level). 
The mobile device will only be recognized as a media source in 
the MMI after connecting if the battery charge level is sufficient. 
  
Audi music interface: malfunc- 
tions during audio playback 
through an iPod/iPhone. 
The Bluetooth audio player function is switched on. Switch this 
function off > page 232 when you are not using the Bluetooth 
audio player. 
  
Audi music interface: audio play- 
back through the connected mo- 
bile device is not possible. 
Make sure the USB mode M7P is selected in the settings on your 
mobile device. 
  
Bluetooth audio player: interfer- 
ence with track display and audio 
playback. 
Playback interference can occur when using the Bluetooth audio 
player if a music player app from a third party provider is open. 
AUDI AG recommends using the integrated media player on your 
Bluetooth device (such as a smartphone). 
  
Online media: connection failed 
between the MMI and the myAudi 
app. 
To establish a connection to the MMI, the MMI connection switch 
must be switched on in the myAudi app status screen. 
  
Online  media: no playback of on- 
line media. 
Check if a suitable data plan has been purchased. 
  
Wi-Fi hotspot: your Wi-Fi device is 
disconnected from the Wi-Fi hot- 
spot. 
    
Make sure the network optimization functions are switched off in 
the Wi-Fi settings or in the network settings for your Wi-Fi de- 
vice. For additional information, refer to the user guide for your 
Wi-Fi device. 
  
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Audi smartphone 
interface 
Setup 
Applies to: vehicles with Audi smartphone interface 
You can connect your smartphone to the MMI 
with a cable or wirelessly* using the Audi smart- 
phone interface. Certain content on your smart- 
phone is adapted in the MMI while driving and 
can be operated through the MMI. 
Requirement 
The vehicle must be stationary and the ignition 
must be switched on. 
iPhone generation 5 or higher with Lightning 
connector and iOS 7.1.2 operating system or 
higher, or 
A smartphone with the Android Auto app  and An- 
droid 5.0 Lollipop operating system or higher is 
required. 
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen: 
SETTINGS > Connected devices > Audi smart- 
phone interface > New connection. 
> Connect your smartphone to the Audi music in- 
terface > page 220 using a USB adapter 
=> page 220, fig. 153, or 
> To connect your iPhone wireless*, switch on the 
Bluetooth function and Wi-Fi on your iPhone. 
Open the CarPlay settings in your iPhone. In the 
MMI, press on your smartphone in the list of 
displayed devices. 
> To update the list, press O. 
> Follow the system instructions. 
>» Pay attention to any additional system prompts 
on your smartphone, if applicable. 
Applies to: MMI: If you declined use of Apple Car- 
Play or Android Auto the first time you connected 
your smartphone, then select on the home 
screen: SETTINGS > Connected devices > Audi 
smartphone interface > a smartphone. 
> Follow the system instructions. 
  
  
mobile devices while driving, because this in- 
creases the risk  of an accident. 
    
  
ZA\ WARNING 
Driving requires your complete and undivided 
attention. As the driver, you have complete re- 
     
sponsibility for safety in traffic. Never operate 
  
() Note 
Read the information about Audi connect, and 
be sure to note the connectivity costs section 
=> page 184. 
G) Tips 
— The functions that can be used depend on 
the following factors, among others: 
—The brand of your smartphone 
—The version of the operating system in 
your smartphone 
— The software version of the app used 
— The USB adapter cable and correct connec- 
tion 
— Your cell phone service provider 
— The customized settings on your smart- 
phone 
— One of the factors above or a combination 
of any of them could cause your smart- 
phone to be incompatible with the Audi 
smartphone interface. Compatibility cannot 
be guaranteed for all types of smartphones. 
For more information and assistance, refer 
to the user guide and the manufacturer of 
your smartphone. 
— Please note that you can only connect your 
smartphone via the front Audi music inter- 
face in order to use the Audi smartphone in- 
terface. 
— Wireless CarPlay* is not available in all 
countries. 
— Wireless CarPlay* is only available if your ve- 
hicle is registered through a certain option 
in the mobile phone network > page 185, 
Embedded SIM card. Make sure the function 
= page 181, Turn on car phone or data 
module is switched on. 
— If the connected smartphone has voice con- 
trol, you can operate your smartphone using 
the external voice recognition system 
=> page 25. 
— The menu language shown in the MMI is 
based on the settings in your smartphone. 
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— Some  MMI functions are not available when — AUDI AG merely provides access to third 
there is an active Audi smartphone interface party services through the MMI and does 
connection. not assume any responsibility for the con- 
— You cannot connect any mobile devices via tent of these services. 
Bluetooth when an Apple CarPlay connec- 
tion is active. 
— Usage of the Audi smartphone interface de- 
pends on the availability of services through 
third party providers. 
Troubleshooting 
Applies to: vehicles with Audi smartphone interface 
The information that follows lists some trouble- 
shooting options. They depend on the equip- 
ment. 
  
Problem Solution 
  
Audi smartphone 
interface cannot be 
opened. 
Check the battery charge level  on your smartphone. 
Check the USB cable and use a different  one if necessary. 
Check if Android Auto or Apple CarPlay is available in the country where the  vehi- 
cle is being operated. 
  
Android Auto: check if the Android Auto app is installed on your smartphone. 
  
Connecting the 
smartphone to the 
MMI failed. 
Make sure  that you are using the correct USB adapter and check if the USB 
adapter is connected correctly to your smartphone and the Audi music interface 
=> page 220. 
  
Apple CarPlay: check if Apple CarPlay is activated on your smartphone. 
  
Android Auto:  check in the Android Auto app if Android Auto permits new vehi- 
cles. 
  
Wireless connection: open the settings for Bluetooth and CarPlay on your 
smartphone. Remove your vehicle. Open the connection manager in the MMI 
=> page 232. Delete your smartphone in the Telephone 1 and Audi smartphone 
interface submenus. Repeat the connection process. Restart the MMI 
=> page 17. Restart your smartphone. 
  
The smartphone is 
not automatically 
detected. 
    
Make sure that you are using the correct USB adapter and check if the USB 
adapter is connected correctly to your smartphone and the Audi music interface 
=> page 220. 
Check if the requirements needed to connect a smartphone have been met. 
  
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Bluetooth 
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen: 
SETTINGS > Connection settings > Bluetooth. 
Bluetooth 
You can select a setting for visibility to other 
Bluetooth devices. To connect a new Bluetooth 
device, the Visible setting must be selected. If 
Invisible is selected, a Bluetooth connection will 
only be possible with paired devices. If Off is se- 
lected, no Bluetooth device can be connected. 
Bluetooth audio player 
When this function is switched on, the  profile 
will load automatically when your Bluetooth au- 
dio player is within  range. 
Bluetooth name 
The Bluetooth name is displayed and can be 
changed. 
Software update 
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen: 
SETTINGS > System maintenance > Software 
update. 
> If necessary, insert a storage medium with the 
update data into the corresponding drive 
=> page 227. 
> Press Search for updates. 
> Select the corresponding update. 
> Press Next. 
> Follow the instructions in the display. 
  
Z\ WARNING 
— Perform the installation only when the vehi- 
cle is stationary. Otherwise, this increases 
the risk of an accident 
— If the installation fails, contact an author- 
ized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service 
Facility immediately to have the malfunction 
corrected. 
@) Note 
The connection costs for the software update 
are included in the Audi connect pricing. 
      
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G) Tips 
The length of the process depends on the size 
of the update. 
Factory default settings 
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen: 
SETTINGS > System maintenance > Restore 
factory settings. 
> Select the desired functions individually, or 
> Select the option Select all. 
> Press Apply. The settings will be reset. The key 
user will remain stored. 
> To also delete the key user, select Remove key 
user. 
> To completely delete a smartphone that is 
paired with the Audi smartphone interface, re- 
set Audi smartphone interface and Bluetooth. 
G) Tips 
— Make sure that not only the settings were 
deleted but also the stored data, if necessa- 
ry. 
— The system  may restart when the settings 
are reset. This may take a few minutes. 
Connected devices 
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Requirement: the vehicle must be stationary and 
the ignition must be switched on. 
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen: 
SETTINGS > Connected devices. 
Possible menu items: 
— Telephone 1 
— Telephone 2 
— Data connection 
— Audio player 
— WLAN hotspot 
— Headset 
myAudi app 
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the mobile device is connected with the vehicle’s 
Wi-Fi hotspot. 
Audi smartphone interface 
You can connect your smartphone to the MMI 
=> page 229. 
@) Note 
Always follow the information found in 
=> page 184. 
Connection options 
Connecting a device 
Requirement: Bluetooth visibility must be acti- 
vated in the MMI > page 232 and mobile device. 
> Select a menu item, for example  Telephone 1. 
> To search for and connect your mobile device, 
press the New connection button > page 170. 
Selecting a connected device 
> Select a menu item, for example Telephone 1. 
> Select your mobile device from the list of con- 
nected devices. The connection will be made. 
Disconnecting a connected device 
> Select a menu item, for example  Telephone 1. 
> Press on the connected mobile device. The se- 
lected device will be disconnected from the 
MMI. 
Additional options 
Depending on the selected function, additional 
options 
may be available. 
> Press and hold a Bluetooth device until the Op- 
tions menu is displayed. 
> Select one of the items in the menu. 
Bluetooth profiles 
You can switch desired profiles on or off. 
Favorite* 
To set a paired mobile device as the default 
phone, activate this function. 
When the mobile device is in range and the Blue- 
tooth function on the mobile device and in the 
MMI is switched on, the default phone will be 
given priority over the other Bluetooth devices 
and will be connected directly to the MMI. 
Legal information 
General information 
Information on the software licenses can be 
found online at www.audi.com/softwareinfo. 
ieee mm awe 
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen: 
SETTINGS > General. 
License subscription 
Version information 
Legal information 
Possible  options: 
— Software information 
— About Audi connect 
Audi smartphone interface 
Applies to: vehicles with  Audi smartphone interface 
Requirement: a smartphone must be connected 
to the MMI page 229. 
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen: 
SETTINGS > Connected devices > Audi smart- 
phone interface. 
> Press and hold an item until the associated op- 
tions are displayed. 
> Press Legal notes. 
sida area 
Requirement: the vehicle must be stationary. 
> Applies to: vehicles with multifunction steering 
wheel: Select in the instrument cluster: Vehicle 
functions tab > page 12. 
> Press the [=] button on the multifunction steer- 
ing wheel until the display appears. 
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Data privacy 
  
— How various systems in your vehicle were oper- 
ating; 
— Whether or not the driver and passenger safety 
belts were buckled/fastened; 
— How far (if at all) the driver was depressing the 
accelerator and/or brake pedal; and, 
— How fast the vehicle was traveling. 
These data can help provide a better understand- 
ing of the circumstances in which crashes and in- 
juries occur. NOTE:  EDR data are recorded by your 
vehicle only if a non-trivial crash situation occurs; 
no data are recorded by the EDR under normal 
driving conditions and no personal data (e.g. 
name, gender, age, and crash location) are re- 
corded. However, other parties, such as law en- 
forcement, could combine the EDR data  with the 
type of personally identifying data routinely ac- 
quired during a crash investigation. 
To read data recorded by  an EDR, special equip- 
ment is required, and access to the vehicle or the 
EDR is needed. In addition to the vehicle manu- 
facturer, other parties, such as law enforcement, 
that have the special equipment, can read the in- 
formation if they  have access to the vehicle or the 
EDR. 
Assist system monitor 
This vehicle is equipped with an Assist System 
Monitor (ASM). The ASM collects data that is not 
stored by the EDR in the event of an accident. The 
main task of the ASM is to make it possible to un- 
derstand the role and the behavior of the assist 
systems in these accident situations. In addition 
to the data that the EDR stores, the ASM records 
data related to the assist systems starting sever- 
al seconds before the accident or near-accident. 
The data collected by ASM depends on the equip- 
ment and may include the following information: 
status information of the assist systems (for ex- 
ample, if they are switched on or off, system 
events, etc.), control interventions (for example, 
by ESC, ABS, Audi pre sense’, etc.), and assist 
systems settings (such as speed settings). 
Special devices and access to the vehicle or  to the 
ASM are necessary in order to read the data from 
the ASM memory. In addition to the vehicle man- 
ufacturer, third parties such as law enforcement 
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authorities can also read and analyze the stored 
data if they have access to the vehicle or  to the 
ASM. 
Data usage 
Audi can read out the information stored in the 
data memories or similar data, or give this infor- 
mation to third parties, especially in the follow- 
ing situations: 
— If the vehicle owner or lessee agrees 
— If there is an official request from the police 
— Ifa court or authorities request it 
If legally permitted, Audi can also use the data 
for analysis of vehicle operation and safety per- 
formance or provide this data to third parties for 
research purposes. 
Transmitted information 
aN Cla ata ae fy 
> 
Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen: 
SETTINGS > (Data management) > Privacy. 
Requirement: the ignition must be switched on. 
Location, vehicle, and personal data are transmit- 
ted when using Audi connect services. 
Allowing sending of data 
When this function is switched on, the data mod- 
ule  for using all Audi connect services is active. 
When this function is switched off, the data  con- 
nection will be limited or deactivated depending 
on vehicle equipment. The majority of Audi con- 
nect 
services will not be available. 
The following interfaces are not affected by this 
setting: Bluetooth, Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), 
Wi-Fi connection, Audi smartphone interface 
(ASI), Near Field Communication (NFC), charging 
communication (e-tron), Electronic Toll Collect 
(ETC), if equipped. 
@) Note 
You are responsible for all precautions taken 
for data protection, anti-virus protection, and >