2020 AUDI A3 phone

Telephone

— The imported contacts are stored in the lo-
cal memory of the directory.
—A maximum of 1,000 contacts can be im-
ported. You can check the directory memory
capacity at any time > page 180.
— Contacts that were downloaded from a mo-
bile device cannot be exported.
— There should be no other files or folders on
the storage medium containing the contacts
to be imported.
Additional settings
Telephone settings
Applies to: vehicles with telephone

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

Call options*
Call forwarding: you can switch the forwarding
of incoming calls to your voicemail or to another
phone number on and off. You can check if the
function is activated or deactivated with Check
status.
Call waiting: you are alerted to an incoming call
during a phone call when the function is switched
on™. You can check if the function is activated or
deactivated with Check status.
Send own telephone number: sending your
phone number with an outgoing call can be acti-
vated and deactivated. With the Network-de-
pendent setting, the setting listed in the con-
tract with the cell phone service provider is used.
The settings only apply to the Telephone menu in
the MMI. Please note that the settings on your
mobile device will apply after disconnecting the
Bluetooth connection. You can check if the func-
tion is activated or deactivated with Check sta-
tus.
Ringtone and volume settings!)
Using the Mute telephone function, you can
switch the ringtone playback through the MMI
speaker on and off. You can play the ringtones us-
ing
the Ringtone function. Select and confirm an

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entry from the list. For the Ringtone volume/
Message volume settings, see > page 235. The
Microphone input level can be adjusted during a
phone call using the control knob.
G) Tips
— Several mobile devices can be paired with
the MMI, but only two* mobile devices can
be actively connected.
—To delete all paired Bluetooth devices, the
Bluetooth function can be reset to the fac-
tory default settings > page 231.
Additional options
Applies to: vehicles with telephone

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

— Connection manager: see > page 231.
— Bluetooth settings*: see > page 233.
— Online settings*: see > page 233.
— Wi-Fi settings”: see > page 187.
Directory settings
Applies
to: vehicles with telephone

> Select: [MENU] button > Telephone > left con-
trol button > Directory > right control button >
Contact settings.
Memory capacity
Shows the Memory capacity for the directory.
You can manage up to 17,000 contacts with the
directory. You can load up to 4,000 contacts from
your cell phone into each directory. You can also
import up to 1,000 contacts from a storage de-
vice.
Sort order
You can sort the contacts in your directory alpha-
betically according to Last name or First name.
Import contacts/Export contacts
See > page 179.

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Telephone

Download directory
To update the contacts in the MMI, you can man-
ually download your mobile device contacts. De-
pending on the mobile device, you may need to
disconnect and reconnect the Bluetooth connec-
Hide contacts without phone number
When this function is switched on, grayed-out
contacts that have no phone numbers stored for
them will be hidden in the directory.
tion to update the contacts.
Troubleshooting
Applies to: vehicles with telephone

Problem Solution

Pairing the mobile device to the
MMI failed.
Make sure the requirements for connecting a cell phone have been
met > page 169, or
make sure you did not accidentally decline the PIN for establish-
ing a connection on your cell phone. If necessary, repeat the pair-
ing process > page 169.

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 cell phone.

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.

Some telephone functions may
be switched off or not available,
even though the mobile device is
supported.
Check if the Bluetooth settings on your cell phone are limited or
individual Bluetooth settings are deactivated. This may be the
case with business cell phones.

Applies to: vehicles with Audi
phone box: Wireless charging of
your mobile device is not working
or has been interrupted.

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 and make sure there are no other objects 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

Audi connect
General information
Applies to: vehicles with Audi connect
Depending on the country and the vehicle equip-
ment, the following functions may be available:
— Audi connect Infotainment
— Applies to: vehicles with plug-in hybrid drive:
Audi connect vehicle control services (Audi con-
nect e-tron services)
You can also find more information on Audi con-
nect online at my.audi.com.

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—To reduce the risk of an accident, only use
Audi connect services and the Wi-Fi hotspot
only if the traffic situation permits it. Read
and follow the guidelines provided in
= page 146, Traffic safety information.
— 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. Also read the warnings
in the chapter > page 257, Front airbags.

©) Note
— Applies to: embedded SIM card usage: The
connection costs for Audi connect Infotain-
ment services are included in the price of
Audi connect Infotainment during the sub-
scription period with some exceptions.
Please note that there may be additional
charges when using some services. For ex-
ample, this applies to online radio/
podcasts, Gracenote online database or for
Internet connections and services that use
the Wi-Fi hotspot, such as online media
sources. Depending on the country, data
plans may need to be purchased for these
services > page 187. For additional infor-
mation, see my.audi.com.
—Incertain situations, the Wi-Fi hotspot data
connection may be established as a replace-
ment for the SIM card on your Wi-Fi device.
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This feature depends on the configuration
of your Wi-Fi device and operating system.
This could result in fees depending on your
cell phone service provider, especially if you
are using this feature while abroad. A flat
rate data plan is strongly recommended. For
more information, contact your cell phone
service provider or refer to the owner's man-
ual for your Wi-Fi device.
— You are responsible for all precautions taken
for data protection, anti-virus protection,
and protection against loss of data on mo-
bile devices that are used, for example, to
access the Internet through the Wi-Fi hot-
spot.
— In areas with poor GPS reception or outside
the coverage range of the respective cell
phone service provider, some functions
and/or services may not be available, it may
not be possible to send or receive data, or
functionality may be limited.
(i) Tips
— The availability of services depends on the
subscription.
— AUDI AG provides access to services from
third party providers. Permanent availability
cannot be guaranteed, because that de-
pends on the third party provider.
— Use of the most up-to-date mobile network
standard is not available in every country.
Contact an authorized Audi dealer or au-
thorized Audi Service Facility or your cell
phone service provider for additional infor-
mation.
— Availability, scope, providers, screen display,
and costs of services may vary depending on
the country, model, model year, end device
and rates.
Audi connect
Infotainment
Applies to: vehicles with Audi connect Infotainment
With Audi connect Infotainment services, online
information is transmitted directly to the vehicle. >

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An Internet connection is required to use Audi
connect Infotainment. Depending on the country
and the vehicle equipment, the following options
may be available:
— Embedded SIM card

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Embedded SIM card
Applies to: vehicles with Audi connect Infotainment and an
embedded SIM card

The data connection for Audi connect Infotain-
ment services is made through an embedded SIM
card (eSIM card) that is installed in the vehicle.
You can use the Audi connect Infotainment serv-
ices immediately.
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General information on page 182.
Using a Wi-Fi hotspot
Applies to: vehicles with Wi-Fi hotspot
You can connect up to eight Wi-Fi devices (such
as smartphones) with the MMI Wi-Fi hotspot. If
the MMI is connected to the Internet
=> page 182, the connected Wi-Fi devices can also
use the MMI’s Internet connection.
Requirement: the ignition must be switched on.

> Select: [MENU] button > Telephone > right con-
trol button > Wi-Fi settings > Wi-Fi. Switch on
the Wi-Fi hotspot.
> Select: [MENU] button > Telephone > right con-
trol button > Wi-Fi settings > Network key. The
access data for the Wi-Fi hotspot is displayed.
Switch on the visibility of the Wi-Fi hotspot if
necessary.



> Switch the Wi-Fi function on in your mobile de-
vice and connect it to the MMI Wi-Fi hotspot
using the authentication data that is shown.
> Follow any additional system prompts on your
Wi-Fi device if necessary.
Your device is successfully connected with the
MMI's Wi-Fi hotspot.

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G) Tips
For an explanation on conformity with the
FCC regulations in the United States and the
Industry Canada regulations, see > page 377.

Audi connect
Infotainment services
Configuration
Applies to: vehicles with Audi connect Infotainment
Requirement: your vehicle must be connected to
the Internet > page 182.
Some Audi connect Infotainment services must
be configured through your personal myAudi ac-
count at my.audi.com before using them for the
first time.
> Register at my.audi.com.
> Add your vehicle to your myAudi account.
> Select: [MENU] button > Audi connect > right
control button > Log in.
> Log in to myAudi in the vehicle using your e-
mail address and password.
@ Tips
— For some Audi connect Infotainment serv-
ices, you may also have to enter your myAu-
di access information when accessing serv-
ices in the MMI.


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Audi connect

— Some Audi connect Infotainment services
must be activated at my.audi.com.
— To make logging in easier in the vehicle, you
will receive an 8-digit myAudi PIN as an al-
ternative to your myAudi password after you
have created a myAudi account.
— Depending on the country, you may be able
to use the myAudi app or my.audi.com.
— For detailed information on configuration,
visit my.audi.com.
Accessing Audi connect Infotainment
Applies to: vehicles with Audi connect Infotainment

> Select: the [MENU] button > Audi connect.
A list of all of the available Audi connect Infotain-
ment services is shown on the Infotainment sys-
tem display.
You can also filter the Audi connect Infotainment
services by category:
> Select: [MENU] button > Audi connect > left
control button > for example, Navigation for
the Audi connect Infotainment services in the
Navigation menu.
Applies to: vehicles with Audi connect Infotainment


> Select: [MENU] button > Audi connect > desired
Audi connect Infotainment service > right con-
trol button.

Depending on the equipment and the Audi con-
nect Infotainment service selected, the following
basic functions may be available:
Save as preview
You can also see a preview of the selected Audi
connect Infotainment services on the Audi con-
nect Infotainment home page.
Show on map
You can show selected contents on the map and
use them for route guidance.

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Log in
See > page 183.
Read out)
You can allow the MMI to read out the selected
contents.
Call
If a phone number was assigned to an entry, you
can call the number, for example to reserve tick-
ets.
Refresh
The contents for the selected Audi connect Info-
tainment service are refreshed.
Start route guidance
If a location was saved with an entry, you can use
it as the navigation destination. Route guidance
starts immediately.
Change search area
The set search area can be changed at any time.
Additional information on search areas can be
found under > page 191.
Closing Audi connect Infotainment services
Regardless of the function selected, you can
close an Audi connect Infotainment service at
any time and return to the home screen.
Services
Applies
to: vehicles with Audi connect Infotainment
Depending on the country and the vehicle equip-
ment, the following services may be available:
Weather information
Information on current weather conditions as
well as weather forecasts for the selected search
area.
> Select and confirm Weather.
Online news
> Select: Online news > desired newsfeed > a
headline.

Audi connect

the price of Audi connect vehicle control
services. The cell phone network, for exam-
ple, must be available to use these services.
Applies to: vehicles with plug-in hybrid drive and Audi connect
Requirement: your mobile devices must be com-
patible.
> An authorized Audi dealer must complete a
one-time activation of Audi connect e-tron serv-
ices for your vehicle before you can register on-
line.
> Register at etron.audiusa.com
If you require assistance with your Audi connect
e-tron services, please contact an authorized
Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility.
Using the myAudi app
— Install the myAudi app on your mobile device
and log in with your access information.
Services
Applies to: vehicles with plug-in hybrid drive and Audi connect
Depending on the country and the vehicle equip-
ment, the following services may be available:
Trip data
Depending on the vehicle equipment, certain
driver information system data is transmitted to
a server. An overview of your trips with the values
from the short-term memory/long-term memory
can be displayed, for example, the driving dura-
tion. The values may differ from the values dis-
played in the vehicle.
Vehicle status report
This service transfers driver information system
data to a server. Depending on the vehicle equip-
ment, certain data may be accessed, such as the
remaining range or mileage. The values may dif-
fer from the values displayed in the vehicle.
Car Finder
This service transmits the parking location to a
server when the ignition is switched off. The vehi-
cle location, your location, or the route to your
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vehicle can be displayed. The new parking loca-
tion cannot be determined with this service if the
vehicle is moved after shutting the vehicle off
and without switching the ignition on and off
again, for example if the vehicle is towed or sto-
len.
Remote charging
Requirement: the ignition must be switched off
when changing the charging mode.
You can control and monitor the charging process
remotely with the service.
— Charging mode: immediate charging or delayed
charging (timer)
— Program the timer
— Deactivate or activate the timer
For additional information, see > page 101,
Charging the battery with the Audi charging sys-
tem.
Temperature control
Requirement: the ignition must be switched off
when starting or stopping climate control.
You can control the climate control in your vehi-
cle remotely using these services.
— Start or stop climate control
— Program the timer
— Deactivate or activate the timer
For additional information, see > page 101,
Charging the battery with the Audi charging sys-
tem.

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— Do not ignore messages and warning or indi-
cator lights that turn on in the vehicle be-
cause of the information in the vehicle sta-
tus report. This could lead to break downs in
on the road, accidents and serious injuries.
— Only perform the climate control functions
if your vehicle was shut off correctly and the
ignition is switched off.
— Only perform charging functions on the
high-voltage battery if the vehicle is shut off
correctly, is connected to a suitable socket
and if the ignition is switched off.

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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.

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@ 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.

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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.
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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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Navigation

Personal route assistance*
Personal route assistance is switched off at the
factory.
Your trips are recorded and destinations are sug-
gested by the MMI when this function is switched
on page 195.
The personal route assistance is indicated by the
R& symbol in the status line of the Infotainment
system display.
Notification when nearby*
The notification when nearby is switched off at
the factory.
The MMI notifies you when you are approaching
selected points of interest when this function is
switched on M. You can also have a Notification
tone.
Presentation mode
The Presentation mode helps you to effectively
plan a trip and follow the planned route without
moving the vehicle. You can use Select starting
point
when you would like to calculate a route
starting
from a location other than the vehicle
position, for example. Start Presentation mode
to simulate route guidance.
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Applies to: vehicles with navigation system
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> Press the LNAV/MAP] button repeatedly until
the Enter destination menu is displayed
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> Select: right control button > Route criteria.
@ HOV/carpool lanes”: with the Avoid function,
HOV lanes will be excluded when calculating
routes. When Allow is selected, the MMI will
route you through HOV lanes and show them on
the map.
@ Highways / @) Toll roads / @) Ferries: you can
set the Avoid function if you do not want the nav-
igation system to include highways, toll roads or
ferries when calculating the route, if it is possi-
ble.
Applies to: vehicles with navigation system

> Press the [NAV/MAP] button repeatedly until
the Enter destination menu is displayed
=> page 189, fig. 166.
> Select: right control button > Voice guidance.

Voice guidance: voice guidance can be Complete
or Shortened. With the Traffic function, voice
guidance prompts are only given when there are
traffic incidents on your route. When Off is se-
lected, no voice guidance is given.
Voice guidance during phone call: voice guidance
during a phone call can be switched on or off.
Entertainment fader: > page 235.
Voice guidance volume: you can adjust the vol-
ume during voice guidance using the On/Off knob
=> page 146 You can also find additional informa-
tion under > page 235.