
4KE012721BB 
Audi smartphone interface 
  
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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Audi smartphone interface 
  
— 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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4KE012721BB 
Index 
  
A 
A/C cooling mode............. ee eee eee ee  82 
Accelerator pedal.............--00000005 89 
also refer to Accelerator pedal........... 89 
ACCeSSOFICS . 6... eee 288 
Active lane assist 
refer to Lane departure warning......... 147 
refer to Lane guidance................ 147 
Adaptive cruise assist..............-000. 139 
Cleaning the sensors...........00 ee eee 264 
Predictive control.................... 137 
Adaptive cruise control 
refer to Adaptive cruise assist........... 139 
Adaptive darnipers « wax ss eae 2» seme s oe 99 
Adjusting the air distribution............. 82 
Adjusting the brightness................. 48 
Adjusting the sound..............-...0- 231 
Adjusting the temperature............... 82 
Adjusting the vents ...........0 cece eens 84 
Adjusting the volume..............000005 26 
Adjusting the volume (announcements) .... 231 
Adjusting the welcome sound............ 231 
Airbag SySteM «  » ene s ews 4  5 Hemme tee Eee 64 
Air quality display...............022-.08. 84 
Air suspension...........0..0 000. ee eee 99 
Airtransport........... 0.0.00 .00200 eee 104 
Alarm system 
refer to Anti-theft alarm system.......... 32 
Alignment pin (changing the wheel)....... 269 
All-weather lights.................00000. 44 
ALSeaSOMtineSien. is 5: suse 6 samme «0 imevsnee ow we 258 
All wheel drive 
refer to quattro... . 2... cece eee eee 101 
AMI 
refer to Audi music interface........... 220 
Android Auto 
refer to Audi smartphone interface...... 229 
Anti-freeze 
Windshield washer system............. 241 
Anti-lock braking system.............05. 101 
Anti-Slip Regulation.................05. 102 
Anti-theft alarm system ..........--..00-- 32 
Anti-theft wheel bolts.................. 272 
Apple CarPlay 
refer to Audi smartphone interface...... 229 
Aspect ratio (video) ..............0. 223,225 
ASR 
refer to Anti-Slip Regulation............ 101 
Audi adaptive light..................000. 44 
Audi connect 
refer to connect............ee008 184,185 
Audi drive select. .... 0.0... eee e eee eee eee 98 
Audi e-tron compact charging system..... 114 
Adjusting the charging power level...... 114 
Changing or attaching the power cable... 118 
SOGUIING*s « & cvsiane wo cranes = wiersie © eireten @ © on 119 
Status and malfunction indicators....... 115 
Audi music interface...............2.-- 220 
AUTOM ESiscns x 5: scaniae 0  0 scones 0 atasene 0  a asouane 221 
Audi phone BOX. weiss & scinie ev eerie ve emcene 171 
Audi PreISONS@iics 4 + svnns ae maces os oes o 8 150 
Messages ...... 00.0.0. cece eee eee eee 153 
Audi side assist 
refer to Side assist. ........0.. 0000000 154 
Audi smartphone interface.............. 229 
Legalinformation..........0...eebeee 233 
Audi virtual cockpit 
refer to Instrument cluster.............. 11 
AUTO 
Automatic headlights .................. 44 
Climate control system..............0-. 82 
Auto Lock (central locking) ............... 29 
Automatic climate control 
refer to Climate control system.......... 81 
Automatic luggage compartment lid.... 36,37 
Automatic wipe/wash system............. 50 
Auxiliary climate control................. 84 
AVErAGe CONSUMPTION 4 6 weieure o weceie ae waco 14 
Average’Speed ic. i civ 6 x essen so cranes 6  w sre 14 
B 
BaqehOOKsts « scan 
Charge level display.............0005 ee 11 
Charging (12 Volt vehicle battery)....... 241 
High-voltage batteryiews « ass ss gouy s  x as 104 
Vehicle battery (12 Volt)............... 240 
Winter operation (12 Volt vehicle battery) . 240 
Battery (vehicle) 
refer to High-voltage battery........... 104 
293