2020 AUDI A5 center console

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Parking and maneuvering


— Sensors and cameras have spots in which
the surrounding area cannot be detected.
Objects, animals, and people may only be
detected with limitations may not be detect-
ed at all. Always monitor the traffic and the
vehicle's surroundings directly and do not
become distracted.

() Note
— Do not use the park assist systems when
transporting cargo that extends out of the
vehicle, when snow chains are mounted, or
when the parking space is on a hill or in-
cline.
— Park assist guides the vehicle either away
from curbs or onto them if other vehicles
are parked on the curb. Make sure that your
vehicle's tires and rims are not damaged.
Resume control of the vehicle in time or
stop the parking process if needed to pre-
vent damage.
— In parking spaces without curbs, maintain a
distance of at least 19 inches (50 cm) from
walls and buildings in order to reduce the
risk of vehicle damage.
G) Tips
Follow the legal regulations in the country
where you are located when using Park assist.
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Applies to: vehicles with park assist
Requirement: a suitable parking space must be
found and selected > page 161. The vehicle must
initially be stationary.
> Select the reverse gear after stopping briefly.
> Remove your hands from the steering wheel.
>» Pay attention to the path of the vehicle. If the
traffic situation permits, accelerate carefully
>A.
> Follow the visual instructions in the center dis-
play and the warning tones until the parking
process has ended.
> The indicators in the center display show the
necessary direction of travel. Drive in the direc-
tion indicated by the arrows or symbols on the
roof in the parking aid image @ > page 161,
fig. 140.
Park assist automatically steers the vehicle into
the parking space while the driver presses the
pedals. The maximum parking speed is approxi-
mately 4 mph (7 km/h).

Z\ WARNING
— Follow the safety precautions and note the
limits of the assist systems, sensors, and
cameras > page 121.
— The park assist is an assist system. The driv-
er is still responsible for monitoring the ve-
hicle's surroundings and preventing colli-
sions when using the system.
—When using park assist to drive into or out
of a parking space, the steering wheel turns
quickly on its own. Reaching into the steer-
ing wheel spokes while this is happening can
result in injury.
(i) Tips
You can also cancel the driving direction set
by the system by shifting between D and re-
verse gear. Based on the position of the vehi-
cle, the system then calculates the additional
steering and driving directions for maneuver-
ing.
Exiting parking spaces with park assist
Applies to: vehicles with park assist

If you parked the vehicle in a parallel parking
space, park assist can help you drive out of it.
> Start the engine.
> Press the P@ button in the center console.
> Wait until a message appears in the center dis-
play that specifies the direction of travel re-
quired to exit the parking space.
> Activate the turn signal on the desired side or
press that side next to the vehicle in the center
display.
> Remove your hands from the steering wheel.
>» Pay attention to the path of the vehicle. If the
traffic situation permits, accelerate carefully
of.
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Telephone

Using the Audi phone
box

General informa
Applies to: vehicles with Audi phone box

Fig. 141 Front center console: Audi phone box with con-
nections
Depending on vehicle equipment, you may be
able to use the following functions with the Audi
phone box:
— Make phone calls using the vehicle’s exterior
antenna
— Charge a mobile device using the USB input
— Charge a mobile device wirelessly
— Reminder signal
Limitations
In some situations, the functions of the Audi
phone box may be limited or temporarily unavail-
able. For example, this may happen if
— There is one more than mobile device in the
Audi phone box
— The mobile device is located in a bag or a pro-
tective case
— There are objects between the Audi phone box
and the mobile device
— The mobile device is not positioned in the cen-
ter of the Audi phone box

ZA WARNING
Loose objects can be thrown around the vehi-
cle interior during sudden driving or braking
maneuvers, which increases the risk of an ac-
cident. Store objects securely while driving.


Making phone calls using the exterior
antenna
Applies to: vehicles with Audi phone box
With the Audi phone box, you can make calls us-
ing the exterior antenna on the vehicle. Using the
external antenna helps when there is a low signal
and also provides better reception quality.
Requirement: the ignition must be switched on.
> To make phone calls through the vehicle's exte-
rior antenna using your mobile device, lay your
device on the phone symbol @) > page 167,
fig. 141 in the center of the Audi phone box
with the display facing up.
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Applies to: vehicles with Audi phone box
You can charge your mobile device using a special
USB adapter with the Audi phone box
=> page 203.
Requirement: the ignition must be switched on.
> To charge your mobile device via USB, connect it
to the USB input @) > page 167, fig. 141.
iG) Tips
— You can purchase a USB adapter from an au-
thorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility, or at specialty stores.
— Audi recommends using Audi Genuine Ac-
cessories. Audi has verified their reliability,
safety, and suitability.
Charging a mobile device wirelessly
Applies to: vehicles with Audi phone box
You can charge your mobile device wirelessly us-
ing the Audi phone box.
Requirement: the ignition must be switched on.
Your mobile device must meet the Qi standard.
> Make sure that the wireless charging function is
switched on:
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
SETTINGS > General > Reminder signal and
mobile device charging.
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Media

can be active as a Bluetooth audio player
=> page 214.
— The supported media functions (such as
shuffle, list view, categories, search, op-
tions) depend on the Bluetooth device being
used.
— Note the volume setting on your Bluetooth
device. Audi recommends setting your mo-
bile device to the maximum volume when
using it as a Bluetooth audio player.
—Aselection of supported Bluetooth devices
can be found in the database for tested mo-
bile devices at www.audi.com/bluetooth.
Multimedia connections
USB adapter cable

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Fig. 158 Audi Genuine Accessories: USB adapter
You can connect your mobile devices through the
Audi music interface to the MMI using the USB
adapter and charge the battery at the same time.
You can purchase the USB adapter cable from an
authorized Audi dealer or at specialty stores:
@ USB adapter for devices with a mi-
cro USB connection
@ USB adapter for devices with an Ap-
ple Lightning connection
@ USB adapter for devices with USB
type C connection
() Note
Handle the USB adapter carefully. Do not al-
low it to be pinched.
@ Tips
Mobile devices with an Apple Dock connector
can only be charged using a USB adapter de-
signed for devices with an Apple Dock connec-
tor. Data cannot be transmitted.
Audi music interface
Connect your mobile devices to the Audi music in-
terface in order to operate them through the
MMI and charge the batteries.
The Audi music interface USB ports are located in
the center console in the front and in the rear*
and are labeled with the - symbol. If multiple
USB devices are connected to the USB ports (for
example, a smartphone and a USB flash drive),
all of these devices can be used as the playback
source.
Connecting or charging mobile devices using
a USB adapter
> Connect the matching USB adapter to the Audi
music interface USB port and connect it to the
mobile device, such as a smartphone.
The battery will charge automatically.
Mobile devices connected to the Audi music inter-
face can be started and operated using the MMI
=> page 204.
Disconnecting a mobile device from the Audi
music interface
> Remove the USB adapter cable from the Audi
music interface.

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.
CG) Note
— Pull the cable out of the Audi music inter-
face carefully so that the USB ports are not
damaged.
— Use a USB extension cable to connect devi-
ces that have an integrated USB connector
(such as a USB stick) to reduce the risk of
damage to your USB device and the Audi
music interface.

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