2020 AUDI A7 service

Audi connect

Applies to: vehicles with Audi connect Infotainment
Depending on the country and the vehicle equip-
ment, the following services may be available:
Weather information
Applies to: MMI
> Press WEATHER on the home screen.
Editing settings: Select: WEATHER > 43.
Adding a location: select: In a new city > enter
the desired location.
> To permanently set weather for a location,
press on a location.
> To always show the weather based on the vehi-
cle position, press on the crosshairs.
Requirement: route guidance must be active.
> To show the weather at the destination, press
on B.
Removing a location: select: Z > one or more lo-
cations or Select all > Delete.
Online news
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
NEwWs.
If you logged in to myAudi in your vehicle
= page 30, personalized newsfeeds can be dis-
played.
Access to Twitter
Requirement: you must have connected your ve-
hicle with myAudi > page 30. You must have con-
nected your myAudi account with Twitter.
You can only connect one Twitter account with
your myAudi account. Not all settings can be ad-
justed in the MMI. Some can only be adjusted
through the Twitter website.
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
NEWS > GG. Press ona Twitter entry in the list.
Access to the calendar
Requirement: the myAudi app must be installed
and open on your mobile device. Access to your

)) Depends on the country and equipment. These services
are available for a limited time.
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calendar must be enabled on your mobile device.
You must be logged into the myAudi app with
your myAudi login data and you must have select-
ed your vehicle. The Wi-Fi function on your mo-
bile device and the MMI must be enabled and
your mobile device must be paired to the MMI
Wi-Fi hotspot > page 175.
You can display the your mobile device calendar
on the MMI.
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
CALENDAR.

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Audi connect vehicle
control services
Applies to: vehicles with Audi connect vehicle control
With Audi connect vehicle control services )), you
can utilize various services using the myAudi app
or online at my.audi.com.

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in General information on page 174.
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— Accessing specific data or controlling func-
tions remotely depends on the charge level
of the vehicle battery. Therefore, these
functions only have limited availability after
switching off the ignition.
— An eSIM card establishes the Internet con-
nection for Audi connect vehicle control
services. The costs for this are included in
the price of Audi connect vehicle control

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services. The cell phone network, for exam-
ple, must be available to use these services.
Applies to: vehicles with Audi connect vehicle control
> Register at my.audi.com.
> Set the key user > page 31.
> Install the myAudi app on your mobile device
and log in with your access information.
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It may also be necessary to enter your 4-digit
PIN set at my.audi.com when accessing some
Audi connect vehicle control services.
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Applies to: vehicles with Audi connect vehicle control
Depending on the country and the vehicle equip-
ment, the following services may be available:
Locking and unlocking the vehicle by remote
control
Requirement: the vehicle must be parked and the
ignition must be switched off.
This service allows you to unlock or lock your ve-
hicle.
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
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.
Online Audi service request
Requirement: the service must be activated on-
line at my.audi.com and an authorized Audi deal-
er or authorized Audi service facility must be se-
lected.
This service transmits service-relevant data to
your selected authorized Audi dealer or author-
ized Audi service facility. They will contact you
before your next service appointment.
Stolen Vehicle Locator
This service assists you in locating your vehicle if
it is stolen.
— Contact the police. You receive a Case ID.
— Call the service hotline and give your Case ID.
The service hotline will forward the established
data to the police. You receive the Audi Service
hotline number when you purchase your vehicle.
Geofencing Alert
Requirement: a key user must be set in the vehi-
cle > page 31.
This service allows you to set permitted and for-
bidden zones for your vehicle as well as set time
limits for these zones. If your vehicle leaves a
permitted zone or enters a forbidden zone, you
will be notified with a push notification and/or an
e-mail.
Speed Alert
Requirement: a key user must be set in the vehi-
cle > page 31.
You can set up to two speed limits for your vehi-
cle using this service. If your vehicle exceeds a set
speed limit, you will be notified with a push noti-
fication and/or e-mail.
Valet Alert
Requirement: a key user must be set in the vehi-
cle > page 177.
If you give your vehicle to a parking service, you
can set a zone and a speed limit using the myAu-
di app. If the vehicle leaves the zone or exceeds
the speed limit, you will be notified with a push
notification and/or e-mail.
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ZA WARNING
Do not ignore messages and warning or indi-
cator lights that turn on in the vehicle be-
cause of the information in the vehicle status
report. This could lead to break downs in on
the road, accidents and serious injuries.
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For some services, you can select if you would
like to be notified with a push notification
and/or an e-mail.

Settings
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> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
SETTINGS > Connection settings > Mobile
phone network.
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.
— Data roaming: data roaming is switched off at
the factory. To use a data connection outside of
the country, data roaming must be switched
on. The setting is stored for the current SIM
card or the mobile device that is currently con-
nected.
— Allow MMI online services: when this function
is switched on, a data connection is automati-
cally established in order to use Audi connect
Infotainment services.
— Allow Wi-Fi devices: when this function is
switched on, you can permit or deny mobile de-
vices to connect to the Internet on the Wi-Fi
hotspot.
Access point
The connection is configured automatically based
on the SIM card being used. The following values
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can be changed. You can obtain more information
from your cell phone service provider.
— Access Point Name (APN): the access point de-
pends on the cell phone service provider and is
assigned automatically.
— 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.
— Apply settings: saves the changed settings.
— Reset configuration: resets the connection set-
tings.
Data usage counter
Your current data usage is displayed.
— Reset counter: you can reset your usage statis-
tics to zero.
— Warning limit: you can set a warning limit for
your data usage (GB/MB).

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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.
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
SETTINGS > Connection settings > Wi-Fi
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.

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Wi-Fi hotspot settings
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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General information on page 174.
Troubleshooting
Applies to: vehicles with Audi connect Infotainment
The information that follows lists some trouble-
shooting options. They depend on the equip-
ment.
Data plans!)
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.
You can purchase data plans at my.audi.com.

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General information on page 174.
If driving out of the country, applicable data
plans must be purchased.
Audi connect Infotainment serv-
ices: individual Audi connect Info-
not available.
Some Audi connect Infotainment services must be activated or
configured through your personal myAudi account before using
tainment services are grayed out or | them for the first time. You can find detailed information online
at my.audi.com.

Wi-Fi hotspot: it is not possible to
connect through Wi-Fi.

restart it.

Check if Wi-Fi is activated in the MMI > page 178.
Delete all existing Wi-Fi connections on your mobile device and


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Emergency call

Emergency call
Overview
Applies to: vehicles with emergency call function
An emergency call is a combination of data trans-
mission and a phone call. The data transmission
from your vehicle forwards important informa-
tion, such as the vehicle and position data, to the
emergency call center.
Depending on the country and the vehicle equip-
ment, the following functions may be available:
With the emergency call, you can call for help in
dangerous situations as quickly as possible. Use
this function when emergency help is needed
=> page 180.
— Audi connect emergency call (TPS emergency
call). This eCall system uses emergency call
centers operated by third party providers.
With online roadside assistance, you can request
assistance if there is a breakdown or a minor acci-
dent > page 181.
A WARNING
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 functional-
ity may be limited.
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You can find what data will be transferred at
www.audi.com.


Emergency call
Applies to: vehicles with emergency call function
The services are provided through a SIM card in-
stalled in the vehicle. Services are provided as-
suming that the cell phone network required for
the installed SIM card is functioning and availa-
ble for use. The available services set by Audi AG
are only available within the cell phone network
coverage area for the cell phone service provider
selected by Audi AG.
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— The emergency call function cannot be deac-
tivated in the Infotainment system settings.
— The availability of the TPS emergency call is
limited to certain times.
—The costs for call and data connections for
TPS emergency calls is included in the price
of the services.
Applies to: vehicles with emergency call function
ATPS emergency call can be made manually or
automatically > page 180.
Making an emergency call
Applies to: vehicles with emergency call function

Fig. 123 Front headliner: cover for the emergency call but-
ton
Manual emergency call
Requirement: the ignition must be switched on.
> Tap the cover (@) to open it.
> Press and hold the emergency call button until
the LED @) blinks. The emergency call will be
made.
> If the emergency call button is pressed by mis-
take, then press it again immediately and hold
it until the LED stays on. The emergency call
will be canceled.
Automatic emergency call
The vehicle electrical system initiates an auto-
matic emergency call under certain circumstan-
ces, for example if an airbag deploys. The LED in
the emergency call button 2) will blink. The
emergency call will be made. It cannot be can-
celed.

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LED status
— Green - The emergency call function is availa-
ble.
— Red - There is a malfunction in the emergency
call function. Contact an authorized Audi dealer
or authorized Audi Service Facility. Note the
messages about the availability of the emer-
gency function > page 181.
— Off - The emergency call function is not availa-
ble, perhaps because no network is available.
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If the emergency call is canceled due to a
poor connection, then the system automati-
cally tries to connect again.
Messages
Applies to: vehicles with emergency call function
S&S Emergency call function: malfunction! Re-
stricted functionality. Please contact Service
If this indicator light turns on and this message
appears, the emergency call function is restrict-
ed. For example, you cannot call the emergency
call center, but data may still be transmitted un-
der certain circumstances. Drive to an authorized
Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility im-
mediately to have the malfunction corrected.
S&S Emergency call function: malfunction! Func-
tion unavailable. Please contact Service
If this indicator light turns on and this message
appears, you cannot make an emergency call.
Drive to an authorized Audi dealer or authorized
Audi Service Facility immediately to have the
malfunction corrected.
Online roadside
assistance
Applies to: vehicles with online roadside assistance
An online roadside assistance call )) is a combina-
tion of data transmission and a phone call. The

D_ The availability of the services offered depends on the
country and may change in the future.
data transmission from your vehicle forwards im-
portant information to the Audi service center,
such as the vehicle and position data.
Calling online roadside assistance
Applies to: vehicles with online roadside assistance

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Fig. 124 Front headliner: online roadside assistance but-
ton
Calling online roadside assistance
> Press the button @). The LED in the button
turns red. The online roadside assistance call
will be made.
> If you press the button @) by mistake, then
press it again. Or
> Applies to: MMI: Press Cancel or End call.
Audi incident assistance
A minor accident may be detected by the vehicle
electrical system. You are able to select between
online roadside assistance and an emergency call
in the MMI.
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If the roadside assistance call is canceled due
to a poor connection, then the call must be
made again.
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Navigation

Navigation
Opening navigation
Applies to: vehicles with navigation system
The navigation system directs you to your desti-
nation, around traffic incidents, and on alterna-
tive routes, if desired.

Fig. 125 Upper display: standard map: route guidance is
not started
Opening navigation
» Applies to: MMI: Press NAVIGATION on the
home screen.
After accessing the navigation for the first time,
the map is displayed.
Opening navigation using the multifunction
steering wheel
> Applies to: multifunction steering wheel: Select
the Navigation tab in the instrument cluster.
> To display navigation when route guidance has
started, select in the instrument cluster: the
button > Map.
The following functions are available in the MMI:
@ Open the Select destination menu
=> page 183, fig. 126.
@ Open intelligent search directly > page 183.
@ Switch between the map and the menu:
press A repeatedly until the desired function
is displayed.
You can find additional information about the
map update at > page 189, Map operation.

the traffic regulations that are applicable in
the country where you are operating the ve-
hicle. In the event that the driving directions
contradict traffic regulations, always follow
the traffic regulations applicable in the
country where you are operating the vehicle


to reduce the risk of an accident.


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— The demands of traffic require your full at-
tention. Always read the chapter > page 20,
Traffic safety information.
— The route calculated by the navigation sys-
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Read the information about Audi connect, and
be sure to note the connectivity costs section
=@ in General information on page 174.
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— Snow and obstructions on the GPS antenna
or trees and large buildings can impair sat-
ellite reception and affect the system's abil-
ity to determine the vehicle position. Sever-
al deactivated or malfunctioning satellites
can also interrupt GPS reception and affect
the system's ability to determine the vehicle
position.
— Because street names sometimes change,
the names stored in the MMI may in rare
cases differ from the actual street name.
— Applies to: multifunction steering wheel:
Depending on the selected function, opera-
tion using the upper display may be re-
quired.
— Applies to: vehicles with Audi connect Info-
tainment: Depending on the country and ve-
hicle equipment, additional services may be
available.
— An additional indicator will appear in the
head-up display.
myAudi navigation
Applies to: vehicles with Audi connect Infotainment
MMI navigation works seamlessly with the myAu-
di app.
Your destinations (favorites, last destinations)
are synchronized through your myAudi account.
All top destinations are available in the vehicle
and
in the myAudi app.
To download the destinations automatically into
the vehicle, we recommend linking the access >

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data from your myAudi account to your personal
profile > page 30.
myAudi navigation functions:
— You can send destinations and routes from the
myAudi app to the vehicle > page 186.
— Active route guidance in the myAudi app can be
continued in the MMI.
— Depending on the situation, it may be possible
to continue active route guidance from the MMI
in the myAudi app to continue navigating to the
destination after leaving the vehicle.
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Read the information about Audi connect, and
be sure to note the connectivity costs section
=@ in General information on page 174.
Entering a destination
Select destination
Applies to: vehicles with navigation system
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Fig. 126 Upper display: Select destination menu

Opening a menu
Applies to: MMI
> Press NAVIGATION on the heme screen.
» If the map is displayed, press aa @) > page 182,
fig. 125.
The following functions are available > fig. 126:
@ Intelligent search .............. 183
@ Entering anaddress ............ 184
@ Last destinations .............. 184
@ Favorites ..................... 185
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) Audi provides access to services from third party provid-
ers. Permanent availability cannot be guaranteed, because
that depends on the third party provider.
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Applies to: vehicles with navigation system
Using the intelligent search, you can enter the
data for a navigation destination in any order all
at once (for example, 5th Avenue New York). You
can
search for points of interest, contacts, previ-
ous destinations, received destinations, and
routes or favorites to navigate to the desired
destination.
Opening a menu
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
NAVIGATION > £.
Intelligent search
> Enter one or more search terms into the input
field. See > page 24, Text input.
> Press on the desired destination in the results
list. The Details menu will be displayed.
> Press Start. Route guidance will be activated
and the map will be displayed > page 188,
fig. 128.
If the MMI is connected to the Internet
= page 174, Audi connect, the Intelligent search
automatically includes results from the Internet.
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Change search area
Requirement: route guidance must be active.
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
NAVIGATION > &.
> To change the search area, press %9 / (a)/
Fam table on page 185 repeatedly until the de-
sired search area is selected.
Online search)
Applies to: vehicles with navigation system and online search
You can use the results from a search engine pro-
vider to find a navigation destination.
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