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Opening and closing
> Press the ff lock button on the convenience key
and touch the sensor on the door handle (driv-
er's door) one time within five seconds of press-
ing the button > fig. 16. Do not grasp the door
handle while locking the vehicle, or else the ve-
hicle will not lock.
> To check if the function has been deactivated,
wait at least 10 seconds and pull the door han-
dle again. The door should not open.
After that, it will only be possible to unlock the
vehicle using the remote control key or by me-
chanically unlocking the lock cylinder. Keyless ac-
cess will be active again after the next time the
vehicle is locked/unlocked.
You can unlock/lock the vehicle at every door. The
convenience key must no be more than approxi-
mately 5 feet (1.5 m) away from the door handle.
The function should not be impaired if the con-
venience key is in your jacket pocket or in your
briefcase, for example.
If you hold the door handle while locking, this
can impair the locking function.
The door cannot be opened for a brief period di-
rectly after locking it. This way you have the op-
portunity to check if the doors locked correctly.
The settings in the Infotainment system deter-
mine if the entire vehicle or only one of the doors
is unlocked when unlocking the vehicle
=> page 26.
ZA\ WARNING
No one, especially children, should stay in the
vehicle when it is locked from the outside, be-
cause the windows can no longer be opened
from the inside > page 27. Locked doors
make it more difficult for emergency workers
to get into the vehicle, which puts lives at risk.
Z\ WARNING
Read and following all WARNINGS. > A in
Key set on page 22
@) Tips
If your vehicle is left standing for a long peri-
od
of time, note the following:
—To prevent the vehicle battery from dis-
charging, the energy management gradual-
ly switches off convenience functions that
are not needed. You then may no longer be
able to unlock your vehicle with the sensors.
— For an explanation on conformity with the
FCC regulations in the United States and the
Industry Canada regulations, see
=> page 283.
Central locking switch
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Fig. 17 Driver's door: central locking switch
> To lock the vehicle, press the & button > A\.
> To unlock the vehicle, press the @ button.
When locking the vehicle with the central locking
switch, the following applies:
— The doors and the luggage compartment lid
cannot be opened from the outside for security
reasons, such as to prevent unauthorized open-
ing while stopped at a light.
— The LED in the central locking switch turns on
when all doors are closed and locked.
— You can open the doors individually from the in-
side by pulling the door handle.
— In the event of a crash with airbag deployment,
the doors unlock automatically to allow access
to the vehicle.
Z\ WARNING
—The central locking switch also works when
the ignition is switched off and automatical-
ly locks the entire vehicle when the & button
is pressed.
— The central locking switch is inoperative
when the vehicle is locked from the outside. |>
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Lights and Vision
regulations in the country where you are op-
erating the vehicle.
— If the battery has been discharging for a
while, the parking light may switch off auto-
matically. Always make sure your vehicle is
parked and adequately illuminated accord-
ing to the legal regulations in the country
where you are operating the vehicle. Avoid
using the parking lights for several hours.
— Observe the legal regulations in the country
where you are operating the vehicle when
using the lighting system that is described.
@ Tips
— The light sensor for the automatic head-
lights* is in the rearview mirror mount. Do
not place any stickers in this area on the
windshield.
— Some exterior lighting functions can be ad-
justed > page 39.
— If you turn off the ignition while the exterior
lights are on and open the door, a warning
tone sounds.
— In some markets, the tail lights will switch
on when the daytime running lights switch
on.
—In cool or damp weather, the inside of the
headlights, turn signals, and tail lights can
fog
over due to the temperature difference
between the inside and outside. They will
clear shortly after switching them on. This
does not affect the service life of the light-
ing.
Turn signal and high beam lever
The lever operates the turn signals, the high
beams and the headlight flasher.
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Fig. 38 Turn signal and high beam lever
Turn signals @ >
The turn signals activate when you move the lev-
er into a turn signal position when the ignition is
switched on.
@- Right turn signal
@- Left turn signal
The turn signal blinks three times if you tap the
lever (convenience turn signal).
High beams and headlight flasher 20
Move the lever to the corresponding position:
@- High beams on
@- High beams off or headlight flasher
The EJ indicator light in the instrument cluster
will turn on.
ZA\ WARNING
High beams can cause glare for other drivers,
which increases the risk of an accident. For
this reason, only use the high beams or the
headlight flasher when they will not create
glare for other drivers.
Adjusting the exterior lighting
The functions are adjusted in the Infotainment
system.
> Select in the Infotainment system: MENU but-
ton > Vehicle > left control button >Vehicle set-
tings > Exterior lighting.
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Telephone
Using the Audi phone
box
Applies to: vehicles with Audi phone box
You can charge your mobile device battery using
the Audi phone box. You can make calls through
the exterior antenna* on the vehicle. Using the
external antenna* helps when there is a low sig-
nal and also provides better reception quality.
Fig. 110 Storage compartment in the center armrest: Audi
phone box with connections
Requirement: a cell phone must be connected
through Bluetooth > page 110.
— Connecting to the external vehicle antenna:
lay the cell phone on the center of the cell
phone symbol in the Audi phone box with the
display facing up. Make sure there are no ob-
jects between the Audi phone box and the mo-
bile device > fig. 110.
— Charging a cell phone wirelessly: place a Qi-ca-
pable ) cell phone centered on the symbol in
the Audi phone box with the display facing up
> fig. 110. The cell phone will charge.
— Charging a cell phone using the USB adapter:
connect your cell phone to the Audi music inter-
face using a USB adapter cable @) © fig. 110.
You can charge your mobile device using specific
USB adapters > page 158, fig. 135.
an accident. Store objects securely while
driving.
—The mobile device may become hot during
wireless charging. Pay attention to the tem-
perature of your mobile device and be care-
ful when removing it from the Audi phone
box.
— An alternating magnetic field is used for
wireless charging. Maintain a minimum dis-
tance of approximately 2.4 in (6 cm) to the
Audi phone box charging plate. The thresh-
olds for prolonged exposure at this distance
comply with ICNIRP1998. Therefore, inter-
actions such as irritation of sensory organs,
malfunctions of active implants (such as
pacemakers, infusion pumps, or neurosti-
mulators) or effects on passive implants
(such as prosthetic limbs) is highly unlikely.
If you have an implant, consult a medical
specialist if you have any questions.
ZA WARNING
— Loose objects can be thrown around the ve-
hicle interior during sudden driving or brak-
ing maneuvers, which increases the risk of
D_ The Qi standard makes it possible to charge your mobile
device wirelessly.
oO Note
Applicable to U.S.A.
Operation of the Audi phone box is subject to
the following requirements of the Federal
Communications Commission:
— This is a CONSUMER device.
— BEFORE USE, you MUST REGISTER THIS DE-
VICE with your wireless provider and have
your
provider’s consent. Most wireless pro-
viders consent to the use of signal boosters.
Some providers may not consent to the use
of this device on their network. If you are
unsure, contact your service provider.
— You MUST operate this device with approved
antennas
and cables as specified by the
manufacturer. Antennas MUST be installed
at least 20 cm (8 inches) from any person.
— You MUST cease operating this device im-
mediately if requested by the FCC or a li-
censed wireless service provider.
— WARNING: E911 location information may
not be provided or may be inaccurate for
calls served by using this device.
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Telephone
@) Note
Applicable to Canada
In Canada, operation of a Zone Enhancer,
such as an Audi Phone Box, is subject to the
following requirements of the Innovation,
Science and Economic Development Canada
(ISED):
— This is a CONSUMER device.
— BEFORE USE, you MUST meet all require-
ments set out in CPC-2-1-05.
— You MUST operate this device with approved
antennas
and cables as specified by the
manufacturer. Antennas MUST NOT be in-
stalled within 20 cm of any person.
— You MUST cease operating this device im-
mediately if requested by ISED or a licensed
wireless service provider.
— WARNING: £911 location information may
not be provided or may be inaccurate for
calls served by using this device.
G) Tips
— The Audi phone box is not available in all
countries. For additional information, con-
tact an authorized Audi dealership.
— Placing the mobile device in a bag or protec-
tive sleeve inside the Audi phone box can in-
terfere with the connection to the external
antenna.
— Metal objects cannot be located in the Audi
phone box when using the exterior antenna*
and the Audi phone box charging function.
— The charging time and temperature will vary
depending on the mobile device being used.
— When the ignition is switched on, you can
charge your mobile device in the Audi phone
box.
—To reduce the risk of malfunctions, make
sure the mobile device is positioned correct-
ly in the Audi phone box.
— The maximum charging output is 5 watts.
— Strong transmission quality cannot be guar-
anteed if more than one mobile device is in
the box.
— Audi recommends using Audi Genuine Ac-
cessories. Audi has verified their reliability,
safety, and suitability.
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— You can purchase a USB adapter from an au-
thorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility, or at specialty stores.
— If you place your remote control key togeth-
er with your mobile device in the Audi phone
box, it may cause your mobile device to stop
charging if wireless charging is active.
Using the telephone
Opening the telephone
Applies to: vehicles with telephone
Call list
(2 Sa
©— Directory
(4)o 4) Es yor Llane
(=) Tekt message (mobile device)
Sy
Fig. 111 Example: telephone functions in selection menu
Hy ee al dg
5 Text message (myPhone)
|i] Text message (Additional phone)
@—= E-mail (myPhone)
Fig. 112 Example: additional telephone functions in selec-
tion menu
Requirement: a mobile device must be connected
to the MMI > page 110.
> Select: [MENU] button > Telephone > left con-
trol button.
The following telephone functions will be availa-
ble > fig. 111:
@): Calllist: : soy. sc cease 4: ews yo ewe 115
@ Favorites ................20.0, 117
@® Directory ....... 0. cece eee eee 120
@ Select number ...............0. 115
© Text message (myPhone)*/Text
message (secondary phone)* ..... 117
© E-mail (myPhone)*/E-mail (secon-
dary: phone) * ws « een ss wawn se eee 119>
Telephone
Troubleshooting
Applies to: vehicles with telephone
Problem Solution
Pairing the cell phone to the MMI
failed.
Check if the requirements for connecting a mobile device are met
=> page 110.
Or: check if you accidentally declined the connection setup PIN on
your cell phone. If necessary, repeat the pairing process
=> page 110.
After pairing, not all contacts or
no contacts have been loaded into
the MMI.
Avoid using special characters in names.
Avoid using contact groups on your mobile device.
Certain telephone functions are
grayed out or not available.
The telephone functions depend on the mobile device service pro-
vider and the mobile device you are using. You can obtain more in-
formation from your cell phone service provider, in your cell phone
user guide or in the database for mobile devices at www.audiusa.
com/bluetooth.
Some telephone functions may
be switched off or not available,
even though the mobile device is
supported.
On corporate phones, some Bluetooth settings may not be com-
patible or the cell phone Bluetooth function may be deactivated.
You can obtain more information from your system administrator.
Applies to: vehicles with Audi
phone box Wireless cell phone
charging is not working or is inter-
rupted.
Applies to: vehicles with Audi phone box Check if your mobile de-
vice is Qi-capable.
Check if your cell phone is centered on the phone symbol in the
Audi phone box page 113 and make sure there are no other ob-
jects in the Audi phone box.
Do not place your remote control key in the Audi phone box with
your cell phone.
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Audi connect
License subscription
The validity and expiration date of your licenses
are displayed.
Refresh
The content of the selected Audi connect Info-
tainment service or the entire Audi connect Info-
tainment list is updated.
Data 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
— Select and confirm Activate data connection.
The data module for the use of all Audi connect
services will be active.
Restricting sending of data
— Select and confirm Activate privacy. The data
connection is limited or deactivated depending
on the equipment. The majority of Audi connect
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
Always follow the information found in >@ in
General information on page 125.
G) Tips
If the transmission of data is limited, data
will still be transmitted to verify subscrip-
tions.
Settings
Cell phone network
> Select: [MENU] button > Audi connect > right
control button > Connection manager.
> Select: right control button > Online settings >
Data connection settings.
Depending on the country, vehicle equipment,
and connection type, the following functions may
be available:
Data connection settings
Using the Data connection settings menu, you
can set when the system should connect to the
Internet. The Internet connection disconnects
automatically once the requested Audi connect
Infotainment service no longer requires any data.
— Connection setup: you can select when a data
connection should be established.
— Audi connect (MMI): when this function is
switched on, a data connection is automatically
established in order to use Audi connect Info-
tainment services.
— Wi-Fi devices: when this function is switched
on, you can allow or deny Internet connections.
Connection settings
The connection is configured automatically based
on the SIM card being used. The following values
can be changed. You can obtain more information
from your cell phone service provider.
— APN: the access point depends on the cell
phone service provider and is assigned auto-
matically.
— User name: your cell phone service provider as-
signs the user name for your online profile.
— Password: your cell phone service provider as-
signs the password for your online profile.
ZA WARNING
Always follow the information found in > A\
in General information on page 125.
@) Note
Always follow the information found in >@ in
General information on page 125.
(i) Tips
For more information on roaming charges,
contact your cell phone service provider.
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Always follow the information found in >@ in
General information on page 125.
@ Tips
— Depending on the Internet connection and
network traffic, the connection may discon-
nected when online media sources are play-
ing.
— Online media and Internet radio usage de-
pends 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 125, Audi
connect.
— Depending on the mobile device being used,
there may be interruptions during media
playback and when using the myAudi app.
To prevent interruptions when using a mo-
bile device, do not lock the screen on your
mobile device and keep the myAudi app in
the foreground.
— Contact an authorized Audi dealer or au-
thorized Audi Service Facility for additional
information about online media.
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Multimedia connections
USB adapter for Audi music interface or
USB charging port
Depending on the vehicle equipment, you can
connect your mobile devices (such as a smart-
phone or MP3 player) to the Audi music interface
or a USB charging port using a special USB
adapter.
[RAH-9203]
Fig. 135 Audi Genuine Accessories: USB adapter
@ USB adapter for devices with a micro USB con-
nection
@ USB adapter for devices with an Apple Light-
ning connection
@ USB adapter for devices with USB type C con-
nection
@ USB adapter for devices with an Apple Dock
connector
You can purchase the USB adapter from an au-
thorized Audi dealer or at specialty stores.
C) Note
Handle the USB adapter carefully. Do not al-
low it to be pinched.
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Media
ONT ale)
Applies to: vehicles with Audi music interface
Connect your mobile devices to the Audi music
interface in order to operate them through the
MMI and charge the battery.
put © on the Audi music interface and then to
the mobile device @) (such as an MP3 player or
smartphone).
— Disconnecting a mobile device from the AUX
input: remove the cable G) > fig. 136 from the
Audi music interface.
— Operation: select and confirm the External au-
dio player source G) > page 160, fig. 137. The
media are started and operated through the
mobile device @) fig. 136.
Fig. 136 Storage compartment in the center console: con-
necting mobile devices
USB Input
— Connecting a mobile device using a USB
adapter: connect the applicable USB adapter (2)
=> fig. 136 to the port on the Audi music inter-
face @) and then connect the adapter to the
mobile device @ (such as an iPod).
— Charging a mobile device using a USB adapter:
when you connect a mobile device to the Audi
music interface @) using the applicable USB
adapter @) > fig. 136, the battery will auto-
matically charge.
— Disconnecting a mobile device from the Audi
music interface: remove the USB adapter (2)
> fig. 136 from the Audi music interface @)
> fig. 136.
— Disconnecting mobile devices with an Apple
Dock connector: remove the Apple Dock con-
nector from the Apple device with the release
tabs pressed in @) > page 158, fig. 135.
The media are started and operated through the
mobile device or the MMI, depending on the de-
vice being used > page 160.
Connecting multiple mobile devices: if a mobile
device (such as a smartphone) is connected at the
respective USB port on the Audi music interface,
then all devices can be used as a playback source.
AUX Input
— Connecting a mobile device to the AUX input:
connect the cable (G) > fig. 136 to the AUX in-
Z\ 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.
G) Note
— Remove the connector from the Audi music
interface carefully so it is not damaged.
— Use a USB extension cable to connect devi-
ces that have an integrated USB connector
(such as a USB stick) to prevent damage to
your USB device and the Audi music inter-
face.
— 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
—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 or USB ex-
tension cable to connect mobile devices to
the Audi music interface that already have a
cable or that must be connected with a USB
adapter (> page 158). Using an additional
adapter or US extension cable may impair
functionality.
— You can purchase the AUX connector cable
from an authorized Audi dealer or at spe-
cialty stores.
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