2020 AUDI A3 audio

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Parking aid

Entertainment fader - The volume of the audio/
video source is Lowered when the parking system
is turned on.
G) Tips
— Several menus can be accessed with the
right control button only when the parking
aid is active.
— The new level is demonstrated briefly* when
the volume is adjusted.
— Certain settings are automatically stored
and assigned to the remote control key be-
ing used.
Error messages
Applies to: vehicles with parking system plus/rearview cam-
era/park assist
wm Rear parking aid: malfunction! Obstacles
cannot be detected
w Front parking aid: malfunction! Obstacles
cannot be detected
ww Parking aid: malfunction! Obstacles cannot
be detected
When one of these messages appears, there is a
system malfunction. The LED in the Pa button al-
so blinks when switching it on. The relevant mes-
sage only appears again when you manually acti-
vate the parking aid with the button.
Rear parking aid: obstacle detection restrict-
ed
The rear cross-traffic assist* > page 134, Rear
cross-traffic assist is not available. Either the ESC
is switched off, or the radar sensors may be cov-
ered by a bike rack, stickers, leaves, snow or other
objects. Switch the ESC on, or clean the area in
front of the sensors if necessary > page 132,
fig. 127. If this message continues to be dis-
played, drive immediately to an authorized Audi
dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility to have
the malfunction repaired.
Parking system plus*/Park assist*
If a sensor or speaker is faulty, the P4 symbol
will appear in front of/behind the vehicle in the
Infotainment system display. If a rear sensor is
faulty, only obstacles that are in areas @ and (2)
are shown > page 137, fig. 130. If a front sensor
is faulty, only obstacles that are in areas (3) and
@ are shown.
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Multi Media Interface


ZA\ WARNING
To reduce the risk of an accident, adjust the
volume of the audio systems so that signals
outside of the vehicle, such as police and fire

sirens, can be heard easily at all times.
G) Tips
The MMI switches off automatically if the en-
gine is not running and the vehicle battery is
low.

Infotainment system
display
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The Infotainment system display automatically
extends and retracts when you switch the igni-
tion on and off.
> When it is extended, press the [@! button to
switch the Infotainment system display on or
off.
When the MMI is switched on and the display is
switched off, you can operate certain functions
using the On/Off knob with the MMI joystick
function > page 146.
@ Tips
There may be delays when switching on the
display.
MMI operation
Selecting and confirming a function

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Fig. 145 Control knob: operation
Selecting and confirming a function in a
menu/list
> Selecting a function: turn the control knob @)
to the desired function (such as selecting a fre-
quency).
> Confirming a selection: press the control knob
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Returning to functions at higher levels
> Press the [BACK] button %) > page 146,
fig. 143.
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Fig. 146 Infotainment system: main menu
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Selecting the input suggestion to complete
the entry
Requirement: an input suggestion to complete
the entry* @) must be displayed.
> MMI touch input*: press the control knob.
> MMI touch input*: turn the control knob to the
right. Select and confirm an entry from the list.
> Speller input: select and confirm [LIST] @
=> page 153, fig. 155, or
» Push the control knob down. Select and con-
firm an entry from the list.


Selecting an entry from the results list
Requirement: at least one entry must be dis-
played in the results list @).
Menus and Symbols

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Fig. 157 Infotainment system: menus and symbols

Symbol/Description Description
® Selected text Selected function.
@ ONLINE Receiving online traffic information > page 204.

©
Entertainment sliding
menu
Displays information about the media source that is currently se-
lected or a situation (such as an incoming call). Depending on vehi-
cle equipment, operation might also be possible using the open en-
tertainment sliding menu (such as selecting a radio station or ac-
cepting a call) >page 151.

Jukebox* importing proc-
Importing audio/video files to the Jukebox > page 213.

ess
Repeat track The track currently playing is repeated > page 223.
Shuffle All files on the playlist are played in random > page 223, Shuffle.
Arrow Access information by pressing the control knob when the selected
text is active.

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Telephone signal
strength bars
Telephone signal strength.

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Exclamation point on the
telephone

Indicates missed calls.

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Symbol/Description Description

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Data connection signal
strength bars*
Signal strength for the active data connection, or
PIN: enter the PIN (SIM)
PUK: enter the PUK

Network coverage for the active data connection > page 187
2G: GSM network

AGISGATE 3G: UMTS network
LTE*: LTE network
Mute The audio source is muted > page 234.
Roaming Outside the mobile network for the connected cell phone or the em-
bedded SIM card.

Importing process Import/update of the contacts in the directory or the call lists

Options menu*
Select and confirm context-dependent functions as well as settings
within a menu item

Bluetooth* Bluetooth device connected > page 214 or > page 169.

Scroll bars
Indicates a long list.
Move within lists by turning the control knob

Information that can be changed using the letter/number speller




Input field
PME HE => page 153 or MMI touch* > page 149.
MMI touch* Operation using the MMI touch control pad is possible.
Knob Setting for the selected function by turning the control knob.
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Check boxes You can switch certain functions on [y or off L] by pressing the con
trol knob.

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Selection list

Settings for the selected function that are accessed by pressing the
control knob.

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Multifunction steering wheel

Multifunction steering
wheel
Introduction
Applies to: vehicles with multifunction steering wheel
In the driver information system display, you can
control numerous Infotainment functions using
the multifunction steering wheel plus* > page 17
or the multifunction steering wheel* > page 20.
You can control additional Infotainment func-
tions using the MMI control panel > page 146 in
the Infotainment system display.

ZA WARNING
Direct your full attention to driving. As the
driver, you have complete responsibility for
safety in traffic. Only use the functions in such
a way that you always maintain complete con-

trol over your vehicle in all traffic situations.

Radio
Applies to: vehicles with multifunction steering wheel and ra-
dio
Requirement: radio mode must be started
= page 206 and the radio/media tab must be dis-
played.
> Press either the =lIbutton or the left control
button > page 18, depending on vehicle equip-
ment.
Depending on vehicle equipment, the following
functions
may be available in the driver informa-
tion system.
— Selecting the frequency band: select and con-
firm a frequency band.
— Selecting a station from the presets list*: se-
lect: Presets > the desired radio station.
— Selecting a station from the station list*: se-
lect and confirm a radio station.
— Selecting a station from the presets list: se-
lect: Presets > the desired radio station.
— Opening a media source: select and confirm To
media.
Additional settings
Applies to: vehicles with Audi virtual cockpit
— Select: right control button > desired entry.
Depending on the function selected, the follow-
ing additional settings may be possible:
— Show "Now Playing" screen: see > page 210.
Media
Applies to: vehicles with multifunction steering wheel and
media
Requirement: a media drive must contain audio/
video files > page 212 and the radio/media tab
must be displayed.
> Press either the [=lbutton or the left control
button > page 18, depending on vehicle equip-
ment.
Depending on vehicle equipment, the following
functions may be available in the driver informa-
tion system.
— Selecting a media source: select and confirma
source such as the “SD card”.
— Playing an audio/video file: select and confirm
a track/file.
— Pausing/resuming playback: press the right
thumbwheel @) > page 19, fig. 13. To resume
playback, press the right thumbwheel again.
Applies to: vehicles with analog instrument cluster
— Switching to radio: select and confirm a fre-
quency band (such as FM).
Applies to: vehicles with Audi virtual cockpit
— Switching to the radio: select and confirm
Switch to radio.
— Opening additional track information: select:
right
control button > Show "Now Playing"
screen. For additional information, see
=> page 222.
@) Tips
— The media drives do not play files that are
protected by DRM and that are identified
with the symbol ff.
— Please note that within a media source in
the driver information system, only playlists
that were selected through the MMI control
panel can be played = page 220.
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Voice recognition system

Voice recognition system
General information
Applies to: vehicles with voice recognition system
You can operate many functions in the vehicle
easily using voice commands.
Using the voice recognition system optimally
> Speak clearly and distinctly at a normal volume.
Speak louder when driving faster.
> Emphasize the words in the commands evenly
and do not leave long pauses.
> Close the doors, the windows, and the sunroof*
to reduce background noise. Make sure that
passengers are not speaking when you are giv-
ing a voice command.
> Do not direct the vents toward the hands-free
microphone, which is in the roof headliner near
the front interior lights.
> Only the driver should speak to the system, be-
cause the handsfree microphone is aimed to-
ward this seating position.

ZA\ WARNING
— Direct your full attention to driving. As the
driver, you have complete responsibility for
safety in traffic. Only use the functions in
such a way that you always maintain com-
plete control over your vehicle in all traffic
situations.
— Do not use the voice recognition system in
emergencies because your voice may change
in stressful situations. The system may take
longer to dial the number or may not be
able to dial it at all. Dial the emergency
number manually.

G) Tips
There are no voice guidance* prompts when a
dialog is active.
Operating
Applies to: vehicles with voice recognition system
Requirement: the ignition and the MMI must be
switched on. A system language supported by
the voice recognition system must be set. There
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must be no phone calls in progress and the park-
ing aid must not be active.

> Switching on: press the [2] button (2)
> page 19, fig. 13 or @) > page 20, fig. 15
briefly on the multifunction steering wheel and
say the desired command after the Beep.
> Switching off: press and hold the |] button,
‘OF:
> Press the |] button.
> Pausing: say the command Pause. To resume,
press the |%] button.
> Correcting: say the command Correction.






Input assistance
The system guides you through the input with
visual and audio feedback.
— Visual input assistance: after switching on
voice recognition, a display with a selection of
possible commands appears. This command
display can be switched on or off. Select:
MENU] button > Settings > left control button
> MMI settings > Speech dialog system.
— Audio input assistance: to have the possible
commands read, turn the voice recognition sys-
tem on and say Help.


Additional settings
See > page 235.
@) Tips
— The dialog pauses when there is an incom-
ing phone call and will continue if you ig-
nore the call. The dialog ends if you answer
the call.
— You can select an item in the list using ei-
ther the voice recognition system or the
control knob.
Command overview
information
Applies to: vehicles with voice recognition system
The following overviews describe the commands
that can be used to operate the MMI using the
voice recognition system.

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Voice recognition system

@) Note
Read the information about Audi connect, and
be sure to note the connectivity costs section
=@ in General information on page 182.
@) Tips
Destinations may have to be spelled when en-
tered, depending on which region you are in
and which menu language you have selected.
Applies to: vehicles with voice recognition system
Requirement: the Radio must already be open. Depending on the vehicle equipment and the se-
lected frequency band, you can say the following
commands:

Function Say:

Selecting the frequency band FM* / SiriusXM* / FM / AM

Selecting a station from the station
list
Channel (XY) / Frequency (XY)

Selecting a station from the presets Radio presets > Line (XY)

Setting the frequency Frequency (XY) / Frequency (XY) HD 1

Correcting data input No I meant (XY)

Closing the full-screen command
list

Close

Applies to: vehicles with voice recognition system
Requirement: you must be in the Media menu. Depending on the vehicle equipment and the ac-
tive media, you can say the following commands:

Function Say:

Selecting a source directly Jukebox* / CD / DVD / SD card 1 / SD card 2 / Audi music inter-
face* / iPhone* / USB* / Bluetooth® / Wi-Fi* / Medium (XY), for
example “John's player”

Selecting audio/video* files in the
Jukebox*
Media favorites / Artists / Albums / Genres / Tracks / Playlists /
Videos

Selecting audio files on an iPod
(source: Audi music interface*)
Artists / Albums / Genres / Tracks / Playlists / Composers /
Podcasts / Audio books

Navigating within a folder struc-
ture/list
Folder up / Line (XY)

list

Selecting shuffle Shuffle on / Shuffle off
Correcting data input No I meant (XY)
Closing the full-screen command Close >

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Audi connect

Settings
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> 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 permit or deny mobile devices to
connect to the Internet on the Wi-Fi hotspot.

ZA\ WARNING
Always follow the information found in > AV
in General information on page 182.
@) Note
Always follow the information found in >@ in
General information on page 182.
@ Tips
For more information on roaming charges,
contact your cell phone service provider.
Wi-Fi settings
Applies to: vehicles with Wi-Fi hotspot


Requirement: the ignition must be switched on.

))_ Not available in every market.


> Select: [MENU] button > Telephone > right con-
trol button > Wi-Fi settings.

Depending on the country and the vehicle equip-
ment, the following functions may be available:
Wi-Fi
When the function is switched on, the MMI's Wi-
Fi hotspot is active and Wi-Fi devices can be con-
nected to the hotspot.
Network key
The
Wi-Fi connection between the MMI and your
Wi-Fi device is encrypted. You can change the fol-
lowing information if needed.
— Access point (SSID): name of the Wi-Fi hot-
spot.
— Password: a random password was set at the
factory in the MMI. The password can be
changed. The encryption method requires a
password to be at least eight characters long.
Choose a secure password.
— Visible to others: you can switch the visibility
of the Wi-Fi hotspot on or off.

Z\ WARNING
Always follow the information found in > AV
in General information on page 182.
@) Note
Always follow the information found in >@ in
General information on page 182.
@ Tips
In vehicles without Audi connect Infotain-
ment, the use of the Wi-Fi hotspot is only
possible for the Wi-Fi audio player*. A data
connection to the Internet cannot be estab-
lished.
eye B) Elen
Applies to: vehicles with data plans


Requirement: you must have created a myAudi
account at my.audi.com. Your vehicle must be
registered in your myAudi account.
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