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Audi smartphone interface
Audi smartphone
interface
Setup
Applies to: vehicles with Audi smartphone interface
You can connect your smartphone to the MMI us-
ing the Audi smartphone interface. Certain con-
tent on your smartphone is adapted to the Info-
tainment system display while driving and can
be operated through the MMI control panel.
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.
> Connect your smartphone to the Audi music in-
terface > page 159 using the applicable USB
adapter > page 158, fig. 135.
> Select and confirm Activate Apple CarPlay or
Activate Android Auto now.
> Follow the system instructions.
> Pay attention to any additional system prompts
on your smartphone, if applicable.
If you chose not to use Apple CarPlay or Android
Auto when connecting your smartphone for the
first time, you can start the Audi smartphone in-
terface later on using the Connection manager.
> Select: [MENU] button > Audi smartphone in-
terface > Change to connection manager.
> Connect your smartphone to the Audi music in-
terface > page 159 using the applicable USB
adapter > page 158, fig. 135.
>» Select and confirm Audi smartphone interface
in the Connection manager > page 172. You
can select your smartphone in the list of devi-
ces that are already paired > page 173.
> Follow the system instructions.
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ZA WARNING
Driving requires your complete and undivided
attention. As the driver, you have complete re-
sponsibility for safety in traffic. Never operate
mobile devices while driving, because this in-
creases the risk of an accident.
@) Note
Always follow the information found in >@ in
General information on page 125.
@ 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.
— If the connected smartphone has voice con-
trol, you can operate your smartphone using
the external voice recognition system*
=> page 109.
— The menu language shown in the MMI is
based on the settings in your smartphone.
— The time displayed in the MMI is based on
the settings in your smartphone.
— Some MMI functions are not available when
Apple CarPlay or Android Auto is active.
— You cannot connect any mobile devices via
Bluetooth when an Apple CarPlay connec-
tion is active.
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Audi smartphone interface
— When the Apple CarPlay connection is ac- Android Auto: to go back to the Android Auto
tive, Tag this song for iTunes*» js not avail- menu bar, push the control knob down.
able > page 148.
Operating
Opening a menu item
Select and confirm a menu item using the MMI
Applies to: vehicles with Audi smartphone interface control panel.
Opening a menu
Apple CarPlay: you can go back to the Apple Car-
Play main menu regardless of the selected menu
item by pressing and holding the [BACK] button.
Troubleshooting
Applies to: vehicles with Audi smartphone interface
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 158.
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.
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 158.
Check if the requirements needed to connect a smartphone have been met.
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System settings
Bluetooth settings
— Bluetooth: select and confirm a setting for the
Bluetooth connection visibility. Select Visible
for the MMI to be visible to other devices. Se-
lect Invisible for the MMI to not be visible to
other devices. However, it is still possible to es-
tablish a Bluetooth connection with paired de-
vices when the visibility is switched off. Select
Off to turn visibility off. Then a Bluetooth con-
nection is not possible.
— Bluetooth audio player: when this function is
switched on M, the Bluetooth audio player is
available as a source in the Media menu.
— Delete Bluetooth device: the selected cell
phone/mobile device is disconnected from the
MMI.
— Show Bluetooth profiles: you can Connect or
Disconnect the Handsfree profile and the Di-
rectory/contacts* separately.
— Bluetooth name: the MMI Bluetooth name (for
example ,AUDI MMI 2017“) is displayed and
can be changed.
When the function is switched on M, the symbol
@ © page 101, fig. 107 appears in the Infotain-
ment system display.
Online settings*
— Data connection settings: see > page 129, Cell
phone network
— Data usage counter: the amount of data pack-
ets that are sent and received through the MMI
is displayed. 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 130, Wi-Fi settings.
SIM PIN settings*
— Automatic PIN entry: when this function is
switched on, the SIM PIN is automatically
saved in the MMI after it is entered for the first
time. The SIM PIN for four different SIM cards
can be saved in the MMI. With the function
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switched off, the currently stored SIM PIN is
deleted from the MMI. When the automatic
PIN entry is switched on, there are no SIM PIN
prompts.
— Disable PIN query: when switched on, there are
no SIM PIN queries. The automatic PIN entry is
not used in this case.
— Change PIN: you can change the PIN on your
SIM card. First enter the current SIM PIN. The
SIM PIN may only contain digits 0-9. The new
SIM PIN must be entered twice for security and
then it will be saved to the SIM card.
Apple CarPlay sound settings/Android Auto
sound settings
Applies to: vehicles with Audi smartphone interface
See > page 175.
About Apple CarPlay/About Android Auto
Applies to: vehicles with Audi smartphone interface
Here you will find legal information regarding the
use of Apple CarPlay or Android Auto and infor-
mation 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.
Select: Audi smartphone > a device from the list
> right control button.
To remove your cell phone from the list, select
and confirm Delete CarPlay device or Delete An-
droid
Auto device.
(i) Tips
Some SIM cards do not allow the SIM PIN
queries to be switched off.
System update
> Select: [MENU] button > Settings > left control
button > System maintenance.
— System update: insert the storage device with
the update data into the appropriate drive
= page 153. Select and confirm the drive > >
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Index
A
A/C (climate control system) .............. 53
ACCESSOFIES . 6... ee eee 48, 282
Active lane assist... . owes. ss sesmen «oes ee ave 72
Activating vibration warning............. 74
Adjusting steering time................. 74
Cleaning the camera area.............. 263
Indicator light........... 0.00 eee ee eee 73
MO@SSAQGS wees 2 2 wars 5 ¥ sees & ¥ BOS & Eo 73
Switching on/off. « ccsiss «season o 6 wasn e 6 enaew 73
Adaptive UIght seiics 6 eva oo nears os was ¥ wee 78
Adaptive light (indicator light)............ 20
Adjusting the additional display........... 14
Adjusting the air distribution. ............ 53
Adjusting the center console lighting....... 41
Adjusting the sound..............-..00- 175
Adjusting the temperature............... 53
Adjusting the vents............. 0. eee ee 54
Advanced Airbag System
Children... 0.2... eee eee ee 212
GOMPONENUS’. ¢ wees » o eae 4 e eee a vee 196
Frontsairbagse. « ser + 2 ccesn vous eo recon x 194
How the components work together... .. 197
UEDA Gin 1 « sunsce « o vsiscete 0 0 siete ao anmene © exettome 189
Indicator light...........-...0--00 000: 18
Airbag system... 2... eee eee 208
Advanced Airbag System............... 193
CaRC bcs ow averiue 6 ¥ wxicend wo tandeDe Bo ewexare wa aie 203
Child restraints..................000. 212
Components (front airbags)............ 196
Danger of fitting a child safety seat on the
front passenger seat..............00.. 190
Disposal zee: ¢ ¢ ees 2 x seen ¢ » eews 2 2 ees 203
Frontiairbagss. « wee oo wae 6 wamen 6 3 saxon 193
How do the front airbags work?......... 198
How many airbags does my vehicle have?. 196
Important information................ 189
Important safety instructions on the knee
airbagisySteM« « aces s ¢ eaiae & x eae 5 x Bee 206
Kneeiairbagsias = 2 saw 2s cin sue es wo 204
MON
ILOFING weenie 5 ceerese a 6 sonnets a 8 ene © 0! oe 200
PASSENGER AIR BAG light............- 200
Repairs’: = seses + & seine & eeoreys « ¥ caves vo Hare 203
Safety instructions................00- 202
Side airbags .......... 00. sce e eee 206
Warning/Indicator lights.............. 200
When must the system be inspected?.... 200
Alarm system
refer to Anti-theft alarm system.......... 27
Alignment pin (tire change) .............. 268
All-weather lights.................00000. 38
AlUSeaSON tiN@Sbercis ss sce ee ers oo mene ve 254
All wheelidrive wes. 2 ose0 22 cee oe even so 89
Alternative routes........... 0... e eee 139
Ambient lighting'ss « esex + eee 3 s eames so oe 40
AMI
refer to Audi music interface....... 158,159
Android Auto
refer to Audi smartphone interface...... 169
Announcements (settings)
refer to Voice guidance..............-. 139
Anti-freeze
Windshield washer system............. 238
Anti-lock braking system (ABS) ............ 86
Anti-Slip Regulation.................0005 86
Anti-theft alarm system .............0000- 27
Anti-theft wheel bolts..............564. 271
Apple CarPlay
refer to Audi smartphone interface...... 169
ARIINCSE:. cxsusne » 5 swsuins 9 0 snamens oo saree % ¥ omeeete @ » 47
ASAE AY": & esware © & enmee @ a eaves ao esecuae a @ eoasare 48
Aspect ratio (Vid@0) wisi si ieee s aaa see 163
ASR
refer to Anti-Slip Regulation............. 86
Audi connect
refer toconnect....... 0.0 e eee eee eee 125
Audi connect Infotainment
Personal hotspot...............000055 126
Services:overview o.. 6 ci sb ee es ees 127
Audi magnetic ride
refer to Suspension control.............. 78
Audi music interface..............0000- 158
Audi music stream
refer to Wi-Fi... 0.2... cee eee eee eee 156
AUdIO FILS resis «6 arene xe cancers xo wrecene ao eenane & 160
Audio player
Bluetooth audio player................ 155
Wi-Fi audio players. « s was ss sees se ees 156
Audio track. ...... cece eee eee
Audi phone box
Audi smartphone interface.......... 169, 173
Audi virtual cockpit
refer to Instrument cluster.............. 10
287