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Media

Media
General information
There may be different media drives and connec-
tions available depending on the vehicle equip-
ment. For example, you can play media files us-
ing the SD card reader or connect your mobile de-
vices to the Audi music interface and operate
them through the MMI.
Media and format restrictions: the MMI (includ-
ing the SD card reader and the USB storage de-
vice connection) was tested with a variety of
products and media on the market. However,
there may be cases where individual devices or
media and audio/video files may not be recog-
nized, may play only with restrictions, or may not
play at all.
Restricted functionality: reset the Media to the
factory default settings if functionality is restrict-
ed.
Digital Rights Management: please note that
the audio/video files are subject to copyright pro-
tection.
The media drives do not play files that are pro-
tected by DRM and are identified with the symbol
&.
Data security: never store important data on SD
cards, CDs/DVDs, or mobile devices. Audi is not
responsible for damaged or lost files and media.
Loading times: the more files/folders/playlists
there are on a storage medium, the longer it will
take to load. To reduce the amount of time it
takes the audio/video files to load, use a storage
medium that only contains audio/video files, and
create subfolders (for example, for each artist or
album).
Additional information: when playing, audio
files are automatically displayed with any addi-
tional information that is stored (such as the ar-
tist, track and album cover). If this information is
not available on the storage medium, the MMI
will check the Gracenote metadata database.
However, in some cases, the additional informa-
tion may not be displayed.
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C@) Note
Read the information about Audi connect, and
be sure to note the connectivity costs section
=>@ in General information on page 216.
SD card reader
The SD card reader is in the storage compartment
under the front center armrest.
Inserting the SD card
> The angled corner of the SD card must face to-
ward the right front side when being inserted.
> Slide the SD card into the card reader slot until
the SD card clicks into place.
The SD card reader is accessed and operated
through the MMI = page 255.
@) Note
— Only use one-piece SD cards. If adapter
cards (SD cards with more than one piece)
are used, the card could fall out of the
adapter when driving because of vibrations.
Individual pieces could then become stuck
in the drive and impair the functionality.
—To reduce the risk of damaging drives and
data carriers, always keep data carriers ina
sleeve and never expose them to direct sun-
light.
DVD drive
General information
Applies to: vehicles with a DVD drive
The functionality of individual storage mediums
may be limited due to the variety of blank CDs/
DVDs available and the various capacities. Audio
CDs or video DVDs with copy protection, CDs/
DVDs that do not conform to the standard, and
multisession CDs may have limited playback or
may not play at all. Audi recommends finalizing
the recording process when creating multisession
CDs. Multisession DVDs are not supported.
C) Note
To reduce the risk of damaging the drive and
data carriers:

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— Always store data carriers in a protective
sleeve and do not expose them to direct
sunlight
— Do not use damaged, dirty, or laminated da-
ta carriers
— Do not use single CDs/DVDs with an 8 cm
diameter, non-circular CDs/DVDs (shaped
CDs), cleaning CDs, and protective rings
— Never force CDs/DVDs into the drive. Discs
are pulled in automatically.
@ Tips
The thermal protection switch stops playback
temporarily when outside temperatures are
too high.
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Applies to: vehicles with a DVD drive
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Fig. 172 Glove compartment: DVD drive

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Loading a CD/DVD
> Slide the CD/DVD straight into the DVD slot @
with the label facing up. The CD/DVD will be au-
tomatically pulled in.
Ejecting a CD/DVD
> Press the button (2).
The CD/DVD is pulled in again automatically if it
is not removed from the DVD slot within approxi-
mately ten seconds after ejecting it.
The DVD drive is accessed and operated through
the MMI > page 255.
@) Tips
— Playback cannot be guaranteed with media
files that have a high data rate.
— Always read the chapter > page 250, Gener-
al information.
DVD changer
Applies to: vehicles with DVD changer

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Fig. 173 Between the rear seat backrests: DVD changer
> Loading a CD/DVD: press the button @). The
DVD changer is not ready to load if the LED in
the DVD slot is red. The LEDs in the DVD slot (2)
blink green when the DVD changer is ready to
load. Slide the CD/DVD straight into the DVD
slot @ with the label facing up. The CD/DVD is
automatically loaded in the next empty posi-
tion in the DVD changer. The button for that
position @) lights up.
> Loading multiple CDs/DVDs at the same time:
press and hold the button @) longer than two
seconds. Wait until the green LEDs in the DVD
slot @) start to blink. Slide the CDs/DVDs one
after the other straight into the slot (2) with the
label facing up. The CDs/DVDs are automatical-
ly loaded in the next empty positions in the
DVD changer.
> Loading a CD/DVD into a specific position:
press the button @). The next empty position
@ blinks. The occupied positions light up and
do not blink. Press the button for the desired
position and remove the CD/DVD if necessary.
Slide the CD/DVD you would like to load
straight into the DVD slot @) with the label fac-
ing up.
>» Ejecting the current CD/DVD: press the button
@ briefly two times. The CD/DVD is pulled back
into the DVD changer automatically if it is not
removed from the DVD slot within 30 seconds
of ejecting it.
>
Ejecting any CD/DVD: press the button @ and
then press a blinking button @). >
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> Ejecting all CDs: press and hold the button @)
longer.
> Canceling the loading process: press the but-
ton @) again during the loading process.
Six CDs/DVDs can be loaded into the DVD chang-
er. For information on the properties of support-
ed data mediums, refer to > page 261.
The DVD drive is accessed and operated through
the MMI > page 255.
@) Tips
Always read the chapter > page 250, General
information.
Bluetooth audio player
Applies to: vehicles with Bluetooth audio player
With the Bluetooth audio player, you can play
music wirelessly through the MMI from your
Bluetooth-capable mobile device (such as a cell
phone).
Requirement: the vehicle must be stationary and
the ignition must be switched on. The Bluetooth
settings will open on your mobile device during
the connection setup. The Bluetooth function and
visibility of the MMI = page 267 and mobile de-
vice must be switched on.
Connecting a mobile device
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
MEDIA > Source > Connect external device >
New connection. The available Bluetooth devi-
ces will be displayed after several seconds.
> Press on the desired mobile device in the list of
displayed Bluetooth devices.
> To update the list, press O.
> A PIN for a secure Bluetooth connection will be
generated.
> Confirm the PIN on your mobile device, or:
> Enter the PIN for the connection setup on your
mobile device. The time allowed for entering
the PIN is limited to approximately 30 seconds.
After connecting successfully, the mobile device
will be displayed in the Connected devices menu
as a Bluetooth audio player.
Playing media > page 255.
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G) Tips
— Check for any connection requests on your
Bluetooth device.
— Multiple Bluetooth audio players can be
paired with the MMI, but only one at a time
can be active as a Bluetooth audio player
=> page 268.
— 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.
Online media
Applies to: vehicles with Audi connect Infotainment and on-
line media
You can play and operate various online media
services, such as music streaming services, using
the MMI.
Requirement: a supported online media service
must be available in the country where the vehi-
cle is being operated.
Connect online media
> Connect the MMI to the Internet > page 216.
> Switch on the Wi-Fi hotspot in the MMI
=> page 221.
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
MEDIA > Source > Connect online media.
> Switch the Wi-Fi function on in your mobile de-
vice and connect it to the MMI Wi-Fi hotspot
=> page 217.
> Install and start the myAudi app on your mo-
bile device.
> Log in to your myAudi account in the myAudi
app and select your vehicle.
Your mobile device must be connected to the
MMI and must be highlighted. When you press
the highlighted device, it will be disconnected. >

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Starting online media
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
MEDIA > Source. All online media services sup-
ported in your country will be displayed.
> Press on the desired online media service and
follow the system instructions.

Z\ 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.
—Itis 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 86.

@® Note
— Read the information about Audi connect,
and be sure to note the connectivity costs
section >© in General information on
page 216.
— There generally are additional costs when
using an online media service account, espe-
cially when it is used internationally.
@ Tips
— Depending on the Internet connection and
network traffic, the connection may discon-
nected when online media sources are play-
ing.
— Online media usage depends on the service
availability of the third party provider.
— Audi simply makes the access to online me-
dia services possible through the MMI and
does not take any responsibility for the con-
tent
of the online media services.
— Depending on the mobile device being used,
there may be interruptions during media
playback and when using the myAudi app.
To avoid interruptions, do not lock the
screen on your mobile device and keep the
myAudi app in the foreground.
Amazon Alexa
Applies to: vehicles with Amazon Alexa integration
You can play various Amazon Alexa content using
the MMI. The voice recognition system is used to
operate it.
Requirement: Amazon Alexa must be activated
> page 39.
> Start Amazon Alexa using the voice recognition
system.
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
MEDIA > Source > Amazon Alexa.
@) Note
Read the information about Audi connect, and
be sure to note the connectivity costs section
=> page 216.
Multimedia connections
USB adapter cable

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Fig. 174 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
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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.
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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 storage compartment under the front and
rear* center armrest 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 255.
Disconnecting a mobile device from the Audi
music interface
> Remove the USB adapter cable from the Audi
music interface.

ZA\ 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.

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@) 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.
— Extremely high or low temperatures that
can occur inside vehicles can damage mobile
devices and/or impair their performance.
Never leave mobile devices in the vehicle in
extremely high or low temperatures.
@ Tips
— Always follow the information found in
=> page 97.
— When you switch the ignition off, the USB
ports are still supplied with power until the
energy management intervenes.
— Do not use an additional adapter cable or
USB extension cable to connect mobile devi-
ces to the Audi music interface that already
have a cable or that must be connected with
a USB adapter cable (> page 253, fig. 174).
Using an additional adapter or US extension
cable may impair functionality.
— Functionality is not guaranteed for mobile
devices that do not conform to the USB 2.0
specification.
— USB hubs are not supported.
— Video playback through the Audi music in-
terface is not supported on Apple and MTP
devices (such as smartphones).
— iPod or iPhone malfunctions also affect the
operation of the MMI. Reset your mobile de-
vice in these situations.
— Audi recommends updating the iPod or
iPhone software to the latest version. Refer
to your mobile device owner's manual for
more information.
— The USB adapter on the Audi music inter-
face will support iPod touch or iPhone devi-
ces from the 5th generation or newer with
the lightning connector.

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Fig. 176 Upper display: left side: playback view, right side: playlist
Operating
> Applies to: MMI: To open the playback view @,
select on the home screen: MEDIA > Source >
select a source > select a category (for exam-
ple, artists > Album) > select a track.
> To open the playlist @, select List in the play-
back view @.
The following functions may be available depend-
ing on the selected media source and the vehicle
equipment:

Symbol/Description Description

® Categories menu
The media center categories are displayed based on the active
source > page 256.

@ Source button Displays sources in the Media menu.

Source/device name
Applies to: playback view: Device name of the source that is current-
ly playing.

Applies to: media center view: Source that you are currently brows-
ing > page 256.

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Album cover in the play-
Requirement: a media source with album covers must be selected
or the covers must be available online > page 260, Online addition-
al data.



BaGkview Displays the current album cover.
Displaying playlists: press on the cover.
®@ Settings See > page 260.
Filter Filtering the current list.
ro) Current track informa- | Display of Track and Artist. Highlights the track that is currently
tion playing.
List Browsing in the list: drag your finger upward or downward.

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Album cover in the play-
Requirement: a media source with album covers must be selected
or the covers must be available online > page 260, Online addition-
al data.


i Displays the current album cover. For tracks belonging to one al-
bum, the album cover is displayed one time.
® More Accessing options > page 259.

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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 254 using a USB adapter
=> page 253, fig. 174, 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 O.
> 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.

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@) Note
Read the information about Audi connect, and
be sure to note the connectivity costs section
=> page 216.
@) 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 216. Make sure
the function > page 211, 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 39.
— 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.

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
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> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
SETTINGS > General > Measurement units.
Possible settings:
— Speed
— Distance
— Temperature
— Pressure
— Consumption (engine)
— Consumption (electric motor)
— Volume
Language and keyboard
> Applies to MMI: Select on the home screen:
SETTINGS > Language & keyboard.
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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.
> Applies to: Rear Seat Remote/Audi tablet: Se-
lect on the home screen: 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.
Factory settings
Applies to: Rear Seat Remote: You can reset the
sound settings.
Restore factory settings
Applies to: Audi tablet: You can reset the sound
settings.
Announcements and tones
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
SETTINGS > Announcements & tone.