2020 AUDI A7 infotainment

Audi connect

Audi connect
General information
Depending on the country and the vehicle equip-
ment, the following functions may be available:
— Audi connect Infotainment
— Audi connect vehicle control
You can also find more information on Audi con-
nect
online at www.audi.com.

ZA\ WARNING
—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 20, 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 68, General informa-
tion.

@) 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, additional online data, or for In-
ternet connections and services that use the
Wi-Fi hotspot, such as online media sour-
ces. Depending on the country, data plans
may need to be purchased for these services
= page 179. For additional information, see
my.audi.com.
— In certain situations, the Wi-Fi hotspot data
connection may be established as a replace-
ment for the SIM card on your Wi-Fi device.
This feature depends on the configuration
174
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.
@ 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. >

4K8012721BC
Audi connect

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

Z\ WARNING
Always follow the information found in > AA
in General information on page 174.
@) Note
Always follow the information found in >@ in
General information on page 174.
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.
@) Note
Always follow the information found in >@ in
General information on page 174.
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 174, the connected Wi-Fi devices can also
use the MMI’s Internet connection.
Requirement: the ignition must be switched on.
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
SETTINGS > Connection settings > Wi-Fi
Switch on the Wi-Fi hotspot.
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
SETTINGS > Connection settings > Wi-Fi > Wi-
Fi hotspot settings. 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.

ZA\ WARNING
Always follow the information found in > A\
in General information on page 174.
® Note
Always follow the information found in >@ in
General information on page 174.
G) Tips
For an explanation on conformity with the
FCC regulations in the United States and the
Industry Canada regulations, see > page 289.

Audi connect
Infotainment services
Configuration
Applies to: vehicles with Audi connect Infotainment
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.
@) 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.
— Some Audi connect Infotainment services
must be activated at my.audi.com.
— Regardless of the key user and additional
users, you can only connect one myAudi ac-
count to your vehicle.
— 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.
175

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.
176
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.

Z\ WarNING
Always follow the information found in > AV
in General information on page 174.
@) Note
Always follow the information found in >@ in
General information on page 174.

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.

ZA WARNING
Always follow the information found in > AV
in General information on page 174.
@) Tips
— 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

>

Audi connect


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.
G@) Tips
For some services, you can select if you would
like to be notified with a push notification
and/or an e-mail.

Settings
Ce) atelu marian) i4
> 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
178
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).

ZA\ WARNING
Always follow the information found in > AA
in General information on page 174.
@) Note
Always follow the information found in >@ in
General information on page 174.
G@) 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.
> 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.

4K8012721BC
Audi connect

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.

Always follow the information found in > AV
in General information on page 174.

Always follow the information found in >@ in
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.

Always follow the information found in > A\
in General information on page 174.

Always follow the information found in >@ in
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


D_ Not available in every market.
179

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.
iG) Tips
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.
180
G) Tips
— 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.

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.


Z\ WARNING
— 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-
tem is a driving recommendation. Follow

182
® Note
Read the information about Audi connect, and
be sure to note the connectivity costs section
=@ in General information on page 174.
@ Tips
— 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 >

4K8012721BC
Navigation

select one or more entries or Select all > Delete
> (Done).
@) Tips
The last route will be automatically deleted
from the list if you start a new route guidance
after canceling the route.
Setting a favorite as the destination
Applies to: vehicles with navigation system
You can access frequent destinations in the fa-
vorites. You can quickly and easily start route
guidance using the home address or business ad-
dress function.
Requirement: a favorite must be stored
=> page 191.
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
NAVIGATION > (G8) > Favorites > select a de-
sired destination > Start. Or
> Applies to: multifunction steering wheel: Select
in the instrument cluster: Navigation tab >
button > Favorites > desired destination.
POIs (Online Points of Interest)
Applies to: vehicles with a navigation system and Audi con-
nect Infotainment
Search for points of interest such as restaurants.
If the MMI is connected to the Internet, points of
interest will be automatically included in the
search.
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
NAVIGATION > (G5) > Points of interest.
The system always searches in the search area
that is currently selected > table on page 185.
> Searching for points of interest: enter the
name of a POI.
> Searching for a point of interest in a specific
category: Select: a category (for example, res-
taurants) > a point of interest.
> Changing the search area: Requirement: route
guidance must be active. Press (a)/2:9/B! repeat-
edly until the desired search area > table on
page 185 is selected.
Sorting points of interest
Requirement: the MMI must be connected to the
Internet > page 174, Audi connect. You must
have a category selected.
> Press on the respective symbol for sorting until
the desired sorting order is selected.
Search areas in detail

Symbol Meaning

Search nearby
@)
Search along the route

Search at destination/Search at
FS stopover

Nearby: the points of interest will be listed start-
ing from the immediate vicinity around the vehi-
cle position.
Search along the route: points of interest along
the route can only be selected during active route
guidance. The points of interest are located di-
rectly along or in the immediate vicinity of the
calculated route. You can select points of interest
from various categories. For example, you can
search for a hotel or parking lot along route.
Search at destination/Search at stopover: points
of interest near a destination or a stopover can
only be selected during active route guidance.
You can select points of interest from various cat-
egories. For example, you can search for a hotel
or parking lot at the destination.
() Note
Read the information about Audi connect, and
be sure to note the connectivity costs section
=@ in General information on page 174.
@) Tips
Distances to points of interest are displayed
as a straight-line distance from your current
location. The actual distance from your cur-
rent location to the point of interest is updat-
ed automatically. The list of points of interest
that were found is not resorted when this
happens.
185