2020 AUDI A7 language

Telephone

messages, but you cannot receive new text
messages. To delete all sent text messages
from the SIM card, select All sent messages. To
delete all read text messages from the SIM
card, select All read messages.
Delete text message
Select: a mailbox > Z > one or more text mes-
sages > Delete > Done.
@ Tips
— Please note that you may have to activate
the receiving and sending of text messages
depending on the SIM card being used (for
example, when using a multi-SIM).
— Messages that are deleted in the MMI are
also deleted in the mobile device automati-
cally.
— Only new received messages may be dis-
played depending on your mobile device.
Applies to: vehicles with telephone
Depending on the type of mobile device being
used, you may be able to receive and send e-
mails through the MMI.
Requirement: your mobile device must be con-
nected to the MMI via Bluetooth Message Access
Profile (Bluetooth MAP) > page 161.
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
MESSAGES > (:=) > e-mail (phone 1)/e-mail
(phone 2)*.
Inboxes
— New e-mail: press on a template in the list.
Press Add and select one or more recipients
from your contacts. To remove one or all recipi-
ents, press Delete. Press Send.
— Inbox: displays all received e-mails. To update
the list, press OQ.
— Sent: displays all sent e-mails.
— Outbox: displays all e-mails to be sent.
— Drafts: e-mails that have not been sent yet are
displayed.

) Not available in all languages.
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— Deleted*: deleted e-mails are displayed.
— User-defined*: folders defined by the user are
transferred from your mobile device.
Message options
The following options are available when you se-
lect an e-mail:
— Read out* the e-mail).
— Reply: a reply can be sent to the selected e-mail
in the Inbox.
— To switch to the previous or the next message,
press or >.
— More: options
When you press More, the following options may
be displayed depending on your mobile device
and the applicable mail folder:
— Call: Requirement: a number must be stored.
You can call the contact.
— Forward: the selected e-mail can be forwarded
to other recipients. Text can also be added be-
fore sending.
— Extract e-mail add.: you can extract the e-mail
address from an e-mail.
— Navigate: Requirement: the contact must have
a navigation address stored with it in the direc-
tory. You can start route guidance.
— Extract numbers: Requirement: the text in the
e-mail must contain a number. You can extract
a number from an e-mail.
— Show all recipients*: you can display the recipi-
ents of an e-mail.
— Show attachmts.”: you can display a list of at-
tachments to an e-mail.
— Send again: the selected e-mail in the Outbox
and Sent mailboxes can be sent again.
Press and hold an entry in the Inbox until the Op-
tions menu appears.
— Reply: a reply can be sent to the selected e-
mail.
— Reply all: a reply can be sent for the selected e-
mail and it will be sent to all of the entered re-
cipients.
— Forward: the selected e-mail can be forwarded
to different recipients.

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Radio

Setting presets using the MMI
> Applies to: MMI: To play a preset, select on the
home screen: RADIO > Source > Presets > a
preset.
> To store a favorite, press WY © = page 199,
fig. 135, or:
> Press Store as favorite in the options
=> page 203.
Requirement: the presets list must be displayed.
At least one preset must be stored.
> To delete a preset, select: Z > select one or
more stations or Select all > Delete > (Done).
Requirement: the presets list must be displayed.
At least two presets must be stored.
> To move a preset, press Z.
> Touch the $ symbol and move the entry to the
desired position.
> Press Done.
Smart favorites
Applies to: vehicles with SiriusXM
SiriusXM channels are stored in the presets as
smart favorites with the »% symbol. After switch-
ing the ignition and the MMI on, the smart favor-
ites store radio programs at a specific time.
> Press on a smart favorite. You have the follow-
ing options:
> Pause/Start: press I/D.
> Selecting the previous or next track: press I<
or >i.
> Going to the beginning of a recording or live
program: press and hold NX or Dh.
> Setting the playback point: you can adjust the
playback position using the knob.
> Going to a live program: press Lvé).
Applies to: vehicles with Audi connect Infotainment and on-
line radio
You can listen to various radio stations or pod-
casts on the Internet using online radio.
Requirement: the MMI must be connected to the
Internet > page 174, Audi connect.
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
RADIO > Source > Online.
The following functions are available in the on-
line radio menu:
— Search: you only can search for online radio sta-
tions in this search. You can search for station
names and categories.
— Last stations: the station that was played last
will start playing.
— Top stations: select a station from the list of
popular online radio stations.
— Filtering the list: Select: 2 > (select a catego-
ry) > select a station name. The following cate-
gories are available:
— Countries
— Genres
— Languages
Other categories may be available depending on
the country and vehicle equipment.
Podcasts
— Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
RADIO > Source > Online > Podcasts.
The following functions are available:
— Listening to a podcast: select: a podcast > a
podcast episode.
— Search: press 2.
The following functions are available in the pod-
cast playback view:
— Displaying the podcast episodes: press List.
— Starting or stopping the podcast: press > orl.
— Previous or next podcast: press K//Dl, or use one
finger to drag the center of the display to the
left or right.
— Changing the playback point: you can adjust
the playback position using the knob.
— Displaying the online radio menu: press a2.
— Switching to radio: press Source. The sources
in the Radio menu are displayed.
Podcast favorites
You can store podcasts in the Podcast favorites.
Storing a podcast favorite: requirement: the
podcast playback view must be displayed. Press
Y¥, or press Save podcast in the options
= page 203, Options.
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Media

Language”)
You can set the language manually. The language
and audio format options depend on the video
DVD.
Subtitles)
You can manually select subtitles for playback.
The languages available depend on the DVD.
Aspect ratio
The Auto aspect ratio setting is recommended. If
you press on an aspect ratio, you will see a pre-
view of the setting on the screen. Press OK to ap-
ply the selected aspect ratio.
The following table gives an overview of the as-
pect ratios. The possible aspect ratios depend on
the source or video file being played.




Aspect ra- | Description
tio
Auto The MMI detects the picture for-
mat of the source and displays the
image in the optimal ratio.
4:3, The image is fixed in the corre-
16:9, sponding ratio. Select one of these
Cinema options if the image is distorted or
a section of the image is cut off or
blurry when Auto is selected.
Zoom The image is enlarged to fill the en-
tire display.
Original The image is displayed in the ratio
of the source format. Select this
option if the image is distorted or a
section of the image is cut off or
blurry when Auto is selected.

Accessing settings
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
MEDIA > ©}.

)) Depending on the DVD, this may not be possible during
playback.
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Online additional data
Requirement: the MMI must be connected to the
Internet > page 174.
If available, various information about the track
currently playing (such as the cover) will be load-
ed from the Internet when this function is
switched on.
DVD playback parental control*
Playback of video DVDs can be restricted based
on age restrictions using parental control.
Displaying the parental control menu
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
MEDIA > <> DVD playback parental control.
> Enter the PIN for parental control. The PIN set
at the factory is 1234.
> Press OK.
Switching the rating level on and off
Requirement: the parental control menu must be
displayed.
> Select: Set rating level > select a rating level
(for example, level 5) > ~T, or:
> To remove all restrictions, select Off.
Eight different protection levels can be set for
parental control. If you set the parental control
level at Level 5, all DVDs from levels 1-5 can be
played. Video DVDs with a higher level will not
play.
Changing the PIN
Requirement: the parental control menu must be
displayed.
> Select: Change PIN > enter a new PIN for pa-
rental control > OK.
> Repeat the entry and press OK.
G) Tips
— Not all video DVDs have parental control.
— The protection levels for the parental con-
trol are based on the US standards from the
Motion Picture Association of America

Media

may differ for audio files with variable bit
rate.
— Special characters (such as those in ID3 tag
information) may display differently or may
not always display, depending on the sys-
tem language.
Troubleshooting
— The manufacturer of the storage device can
provide information about its “USB Device
Subclass”.
— Some MTP player functions are not support-
ed, such as rating music tracks and video
playback.
The information that follows lists some trouble-
shooting options. They depend on the equip-
ment.

Problem Solution

Audi music interface/Bluetooth
audio player: the mobile device is
not supported.
Read the instructions in the chapter > page 208, Multimedia
connections/> page 206, Bluetooth audio player.

Audi music interface: the mobile
device is not recognized as a
source.
For many mobile phones or mobile devices, playback is not possi-
ble when the battery level is too low (less than 5% charge level).
The mobile device will only be recognized as a media source in
the MMI after connecting if the battery charge level is sufficient.

Audi music interface: malfunc-
tions during audio playback
through an iPod/iPhone.
The Bluetooth audio player function is switched on. Switch this
function off > page 220 when you are not using the Bluetooth
audio player.

Audi music interface: audio play-
back through the connected mo-
bile device is not possible.
Make sure the USB mode MTP is selected in the settings on your
mobile device.

Bluetooth audio player: interfer-
ence with track display and audio
playback.
Playback interference can occur when using the Bluetooth audio
player if a music player app from a third party provider is open.
AUDI AG recommends using the integrated media player on your
Bluetooth device (such as a smartphone).

Online media: connection failed
between the MMI and the myAudi
app.
To establish a connection to the MMI, the MMI connection switch
must be switched on in the myAudi app status screen.

Online media: no playback of on-
line media.
Check if a suitable data plan has been purchased.

Wi-Fi hotspot: your Wi-Fi device is
disconnected from the Wi-Fi hot-
spot.

Make sure the network optimization functions are switched off in
the Wi-Fi settings or in the network settings for your Wi-Fi de-
vice. For additional information, refer to the user guide for your
Wi-Fi device.

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Audi smartphone interface

Audi smartphone
interface
Setup
Applies to: vehicles with Audi smartphone interface
You can connect your smartphone to the MMI
with a cable or wirelessly* using the Audi smart-
phone interface. Certain content on your smart-
phone is adapted in the MMI while driving and
can be operated through the MMI.
Requirement: the vehicle must be stationary and
the ignition must be switched on. iPhone genera-
tion 5 or higher with Lightning connector and iOS
7.1.2 operating system or higher, or smartphone
with Android Auto app and Android 5.0 Lollipop
operating system or higher.
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
SETTINGS > Connected devices > Audi smart-
phone interface > New connection.
> Connect your smartphone to the Audi music in-
terface > page 208 using a USB adapter
=> page 208, fig. 137, or
> To connect your iPhone wireless*, switch on the
Bluetooth function and Wi-Fi on your iPhone.
Open the CarPlay settings in your iPhone. In the
MMI, press on your iPhone in the list of dis-
played devices.
> To update the list, press OQ.
> Follow the system instructions.
> Pay attention to any additional system prompts
on your smartphone, if applicable.
> Applies to: MMI: If you declined use of Apple
CarPlay or Android Auto the first time you con-
nected your smartphone, then select on the
home screen: SETTINGS > Connected devices >
Audi smartphone interface > a smartphone.
> Follow the system instructions.

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
Read the information about Audi connect, and
be sure to note the connectivity costs section
=> page 174.
G@) Tips
— The functions that can be used depend on
the following factors, among others:
— The brand of your smartphone
— The version of the operating system in
your smartphone
— The software version of the app used
— The USB adapter cable and correct connec-
tion
— Your cell phone service provider
— The customized settings on your smart-
phone
— One of the factors above or a combination
of any of them could cause your smart-
phone to be incompatible with the Audi
smartphone interface. Compatibility cannot
be guaranteed for all types of smartphones.
For more information and assistance, refer
to the user guide and the manufacturer of
your smartphone.
— Please note that you can only connect your
smartphone via the front Audi music inter-
face in order to use the Audi smartphone in-
terface.
— Wireless CarPlay* is not available in all
countries.
— Wireless CarPlay* is only possible in vehicles
without a navigation system if the following
requirement is met: the embedded SIM card
for the vehicle must be logged into the mo-
bile phone network > page 174. Make sure
the function > page 171, Turn on car phone
or data module is switched on.
— If the connected smartphone has voice con-
trol, you can operate your smartphone using
the external voice recognition system
=> page 28.
— The menu language shown in the MMI is
based on the settings in your smartphone.
— Some MMI functions are not available when
there is an active Audi smartphone interface
connection.
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Additional settings

Additional settings
System settings
Introduction
General settings are described in this chapter.
You can find specific settings in the chapters
about
those settings. The available settings de-
pend on the vehicle equipment.
Date and time
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
SETTINGS > General > Date & time.
Possible settings:
— Set date and time automatically
— Date format
— Use 24h time format
— Automatic time zone
— Time zone
— Automatic daylight saving time
— Manual daylight saving time
CERT Taal lat ae ay
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
SETTINGS > General > Measurement units.
Possible settings:
— Speed
— Distance
— Temperature
— Pressure
— Consumption (engine)
— Volume
Language and keyboard
> Applies to MMI: Select on the home screen:
SETTINGS > Language & keyboard.
Language
You can change the languages for the display,
navigation announcements, and the voice recog-
nition system.
Keyboard
See > page 24.
Requirement: an audio source must be selected.
> Applies to MMI: Select on the home screen:
SETTINGS > Sound.
Possible settings:
— Treble
— Bass
— Balance/fader
— Speed-dependent volume control
— Subwoofer
— Surround Level
Focus
You can optimize the sound distribution for vari-
ous locations in the vehicle.
3D effect
You can adjust the intensity of the 3D effect.
With the Medium setting, you will hear an opti-
mal 3D effect for all sources.
Announcements and tones
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
SETTINGS > Announcements & tone.
Possible settings:
— Volume of announcements
— Welcome sound

ZA\ WARNING
Adjust the volume of the audio system so that
signals from outside the vehicle, such as po-
lice and fire sirens, can be heard easily at all
times.
G@) Tips
The volume is automatically adjusted to a pre-
set level when the MMI is switched on.

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Index

Locking and unlocking
By remote control. ...... 0... eee ee 37
Using the lock cylinder...............0. 35
With the convenience key............... 37
Low beam headlights .................... 48
Luggage compartment................5. 80
COVED s x © nmsees wv mame = « censome » & sameine § @ nono 82
Increasing the size.............--.000-- 82
also refer to Luggage compartment...... 80
Luggage compartment lid
Closing DUttON:. « & sie 5 a onsen ¥ wees oe aren 40
Generalinformation................... 39
Mechanically unlocking..............+-. 4l
Opening and closing................... 39
Opening and closing with foot motion..... Al
Power opening and closing.............. 40
Lumbar support...............000 2-0 eee 60
M
Maintenance... 1... 00... cece ee eee 286
Maintenance intervals.............2.00. 240
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)........ 227
Manualishifting®: « sucesso sven v2 owas @ ere 94
Map
Changing the scale................00. 187
Display.... 2... 2... eee eee eee 189
OPEratiNg s = esau < y mows 2 2 new 6 wae 2 ee 188
Setting the destination................ 187
MAP
refer to Message Access Profile......... 169
Map preview..................0 0000005 186
Map update................020-0 00 eee 193
Online... 2... eee eee 193
SD card/USB connection............... 193
Massage functions « secs «i sees + seers so ore 60
PRONE 2 sesnees « a onesies wo omsmes oS smote 6b emeHON Yo 61
Matrix LED headlights................... 49
Mechanical key:: s ¢ sacs = s eens ts mews s bees 36
Média scx « = seeu « = meen = § sem 2 ee 205, 209
DEIVGS!s ¢ 2 socom ox seen @ 2 eee 2 2 ee + we 205
Supported formats..............00005 215
Mediascenter’. «. ccuse sv scoes 0 0 acazace eo annzein 2 210
Memory card
SD card reader (MMI)...........-...4. 205
Supported types and formats........... 215
Memory TUNCtIOn in: « 2 sews x = wre xc eames ee 67
Menu language
refer to Setting the language........... 219
Message Access Profile................. 169
MeSSagesi: » « essen « «ween + 0 were 4 0 eer 6 Bo 169
Mild hybrid drive system................- 97
MitrorcoMpass’s « ssw so sve 6 4 some 6 o ene 5 57
Mirrors
Adjusting exterior mirrors............... 53
Dimming ......... 00.00 eee e eee eee 54
Vanityimirtor’s sews 2 » sews sy aeons & 2 wees ge 55
MMI
refer to Multi Media Interface........... 20
Mobile device
refer to Telephone.............000000 161
Mobile phone network
Connection settings................2. 172
Mountain passes...................00. 102
Mounitainnoadss. «succes < + css» » ceseine © x a0 102
Multifunction steering wheel
Buttons... .. 0.0... eee eee eee 13,29
OPCKAtING’s « = sais s wane woo eee BOs ReveD oo me 13
Programming buttons.................. 29
Voice recognition system............... 27
Multi Media Interface..............00005 20
Menus and symbols..............2+--4- 21
Operating’: « » ews + wyen ss woes os eaeE 2 18,21
Switching the displays on or off.......... 20
MUI MG; (MUTE) asics a i ctsesiss «a annose so aunwane ow te 29
MYAUGL + « snesens os & sivas wo owes ov nate «wee 30
myAudi navigation................. 182, 186
N
Narrow area « = sag so ces g s eee ee sea ee 139
Natural leather care and cleaning......... 264
Navigation..................0-00-000. 182
BGttGrTOUtG cues ¢ & mews + 2 new on nes = oR 194
Calling. ..... 0... eee eee eee eee 186
Changing the scale................0-5 186
also'refer'to Maps « seo ie cee4 i pew ee ve 188
Navigation database
Version information................04. 221
Navigation (instrument cluster) .......... 189
NH DSA: « susos « = gene = 2 cae 2 2 see ¢ 2 cee 2 288
Night vision assist................0000- 124
Cleaning the camera...........000000 262
Notification'centeér’: « sso ss sei yo sone 2 wen 22

Index

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Safety belts. ...... 0... 2 cee eee eee 64
Cl@aniNnG: ¢ « sews = e eeay se ween 2 eaen se Be 264
LOCKING rains 2s acters oo arerece xo acne x mi senor owe 76
Securing child safety seats.............. 76
Satellite map... . 0.2... eee eee eee ee 192
Saving fuel
Energy consumers..........-..--000000- 17
RecUPEratiOn s ¢ wes + x ees 2 eee ss wee g 17
Screen
refer'to Touch displayriis. . . seiaw oo wecnw ov 18
SGREWAPIVER': = 4 sexes 5 2 even x s neues 5 e HUH & 2 267
SD card reader (MMI) ......... 0000s eee 205
Séarch aréa (POD) sccs = s ees x sees ys ees 185
Search function
refer to Free text search. .........00005 213
Seat Weating quay « x saws x # ame = RaeD aE REE 87
Seats
Adjusting the front seats................ 60
Cleaning...................000000008 264
Folding
Front passenger’s seat adjustment....... 62
Head restraints. .......... 0.0.00 eee eee 63
Massage function.............2--.000- 60
Mettiory furetion « cess as cows as ews a ¢ vers 67
Resetting the position.................. 61
Storing a seat profile..............200.. 67
Seat ventilation. ......... cece eee eee 87
Selecting a source (media).............. 209
Selector lever... 2.00... cee eee eee eee 92
Self-learning navigation
refer to Personal route assistance....... 190
Sensors
Coverage areaS..... 2. cece eee 116
LOGAIONS ies «2 sme = 3 meee © 7 sueKe wo ere LL7
Service interval display................. 240
Setting measurement units.............. 219
Settings ..........0 0.0.02 e eee eee 219
Announcements and tones............. 219
Bluetooth................ 00. eee eee 220
Date andtime.................0 eae 219
LANGUAGE veces 5 2 sees ¥ 2 eawa § 8 ews 2 2 ea 219
Measurement units.................4. 219
Media. ... 2... eee eee eects 214
NaVidatiOlic: = ¢ sew s 3 eee 2 ees & 5 Rome g 195
Rad Obariie se sewrie ve ouerere ew omens ew anaes ww 203
302
SOU ssccnes + a axcwe ww swcwuns © a anew w stews Oe 219
SyStEM . 6. eects 219
TIME ZONGiccs s 2 wees a & HoweE 2 i owR eb wee 219
Wi-Fihotspot « sices + 2 scene a 6 woe es woe 178
Setting the language................... 219
Setting the time... : sesass eeea ee reese ey 219
Shift paddles wx «= sees sv sees ay oeee ye oes 94
SHIPCSrTIEr: 5 xcs.c + sues cs Hew Ge Hewes 5 105
Shortcut
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SHORECUtSicx: = s game « 2 seus gv ee fe rae Eo 23
Shuffle... 0.0... eee eee eee 211
also refer to Shuffle..............000- 211
[email protected] s 2 news 3 ¥ cows ge Pee ye ese 147
Cleaning the sensors ..........0ee ee eee 262
SIMieand «3 inesius oi inomaon < aroma 2 inavim w © ascwem 175
SiriusXM alert notifications.............. 202
Sliding/tilting sunroof
refer to Panoramic glass roof............ 44
Smartfavoritest, « wiv oc save ao sarees @ wane 201
Smartphone
Wireless charging...............-.05. 163
also refer to Telephone............0005 161
Snow chains.......... 0.0.00 eee eee eee 257
Socket... eect eee 79
Software
Update... 0... ee eee eee eee 220
Software information
Legal information’: « 2 cw: ss sees se ewes s 221
Software version (MMI)
Version information...............05- 221
Sound
refer to Adjusting the sound............ 219
Space-saving spare tire (compact spare tire) . 273
SPar@ titles = esas + vers se wees se wees oe 273
Speed limit information
refer to Traffic sign recognition......... 120
Speed limits
refer to Traffic sign recognition......... 120
Speedometer..............00 cece eee ee 12
Speed warning system..............-00. 120
Spoilefias « = sscea ow veces = 2 mew + wate ee Rae 110
Sport differential « csas ss cseu stews news 108
Start/Stop SySt@ti ws < = saws ve sews 2 2 revs se 98
MeSSAQES « ewes ss sess 6% seman ¥ suaweas ao eRe 99
Switching offandon...............0005 98