2020 AUDI A8 buttons

Touch displays

Adjusting media playback
Applies to: vehicles with Rear Seat Remote

Fig. 22 Rear Seat Remote: selecting the playback source
You can adjust the volume of the media playback.
Together with the Audi tablet, you can also select
the playback source and send content from the
Audi tablet to the MMI.
Opening media playback
Requirement: the Rear Seat Remote must be con-
nected to the MMI > page 27.
> Use your finger to drag downward from the top
edge of the screen.
Adjusting the volume
You can adjust the volume of the highlighted
source (2).
>» To increase or decrease the volume, press + or -,
or
> To increase or decrease the volume, press the
@® or @ buttons > page 26, fig. 19.
Selecting the playback source
Applies to: Vehicles with Audi tablet
> To select a playback source, press the display
shown on the MMI or Audi tablet. The playback
source is highlighted.
> To send media playing on the Audi tablet to the
MMI, press @).
> To disconnect the Audi tablet from the MMI,
press @).
The following table gives an overview of the au-
dio output status:

Description






The sound output is through the
vehicle speakers.

The sound output is through the
headphones.
There is no sound output. To turn
on sound output, connect head-
phones or send the media playing
on the Audi tablet to the MMI.

Applies to: vehicles with Rear Seat Remote
The Rear Seat Remote settings can be set in the
MMI, for example to restrict operation by chil-
dren.
> Applies to MMI: Select on the home screen:
SETTINGS > Display & brightness > Operation
in rear.
Possible settings:
— Allow Rear Seat Entertainment access to
speakers
— Block RSE access to media sources
Block RSE with parental control button
When the function is switched on and parental
control is activated > page 53, the Rear Seat
Remote is blocked.
Block rear A/C operation with parental
control button
When the function is switched on and parental
control is activated, climate control operation us-
ing the Rear Seat Remote is blocked. You can con-
tinue to operate all other content with the Rear
Seat
Remote.
Technical data
Applies to: vehicles with Rear Seat Remote

Rear Seat Remote

Display OLED, 5.7" screen, 1920 x 1680 pixels


Battery

Lithium polymer (2700 mAh) >

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Touch displays

MMI by securing it in the holder
=> page 30.
— When streaming media, the following situa-
tions may cause reduced data transfer rates,
interrupted connections, or restrictions:
—If there are multiple Wi-Fi hotspots or de-
vices connected to Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
within range of the vehicle
— If multiple devices are connected to the
vehicle Wi-Fi hotspot and in use at the
same time
— The Audi tablet has been tested with many
of the products available on the market.
However, there may be cases where individ-
ual devices are not recognized, or where us-
age may be restricted or impossible.
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Applies to: vehicles with Audi tablet

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Fig. 23 Audi tablet overview
Connections and buttons
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@ Volume button (decrease/mute)
@® Volume button (increase)
@ Earphone connection ........... 34
© Micro USB connection
© microSD card reader ............ 31
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@ Display
Status LED
© Speaker
@ Microphone
@ Camera
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Using the holder
Applies to: vehicles with Audi tablet



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Fig. 24 Rear side of driver's/front passenger's seat: remov-
ing the Audi tablet

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Fig. 25 Rear side of driver's/front passenger's seat: secur-
ing the Audi tablet to the holder
The Audi tablet is located in the rear, on the rear
side of the driver's or front passenger's seat. The
Audi tablet is secured to a holder on the seat. You
can remove the Audi tablet from the holder and
use it as a portable device.
Removing the Audi tablet
Requirement: there must not be any accessories
(such as headphones) connected to the Audi tab-
let.
> Hold the Audi tablet in both hands during the
entire process.
> Press the two buttons (@) > fig. 24 on the Audi
tablet holder at the same time.
> Slide the Audi tablet upward @) > fig. 24 out of
the holder > A\ in Introduction on page 29. >

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Securing the Audi tablet
Requirement: the two buttons @) ° fig. 24 must
be in the retracted position.
> Hold the Audi tablet in both hands during the
entire process.
» Engage the Audi tablet at the contact strip @
> fig. 25.
> Carefully press the Audi tablet toward the Audi
tablet holder @) > fig. 25 until the Audi tablet
locks into place audibly.
@ Tips
If the Audi tablet is not in its holder and is ex-
posed to extremely high or low temperatures,
it may turn off automatically for safety rea-
sons.
Tilting the holder
Applies to: vehicles with Audi tablet
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Fig. 26 Rear side of driver's/front passenger's seat: angle
range of the holder
Tilting the holder manually
Applies to: manually adjustable holders
> Hold the Audi tablet in both hands during the
entire process.
> Tilt that holder in the specified area @).
Tilting the holder using the power controls
Applies to: power adjustable holders
> Applies to: Rear Seat Remote: Select on the
home screen: SEATS > Seat setting and touch
the picture of the front passenger seat on the
Audi tablet. Press the left or right arrows until
the desired position is reached.

® Note
To reduce the risk of damage to the holder:
— Applies to: manually adjustable holders Tilt
the holder within the intended range @)
without pressing or pulling it forcefully.
— Applies to: power adjustable holders Only
use the power adjustment to tilt the holder.
Do not tilt it manually with your hands.
Inserting or removing a microSD card
Applies to: vehicles with Audi tablet

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Fig. 27 Audi tablet rear side: switching the microSD card
The microSD card reader is located in the Audi
tablet © > page 30, fig. 23.
For information on the properties of supported
microSD cards, see > page 35.
» Use a paper clip as a tool (@). Bend the end of
the paper clip so that the end is straight, or:
> Use the tool for ejecting SIM cards from your
smartphone.
> Slide the end of the paper clip into the hole @)
until the card tray pops out. Pull the cover with
the card tray out of the Audi tablet.
» Remove the microSD card from the card tray.
> Insert the microSD card into the card tray @).
Push the card tray into the card reader slot @)
until the card tray clicks into place.

AN WARNING
For safety reasons, the card tray cover must
always be closed while driving to reduce the
risk of injury. >

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Touch displays

Switching between Audi applications and
non-vehicle applications
To switch between the home screens of both sec-
tions, press the buttons @) or @).
@) Tips
— AUDI AG merely provides access to non-ve-
hicle applications and does not assume any
responsibility for the content.
— Do not install any applications from unoffi-
cial or unknown sources.
Connecting to the MMI
Applies to: vehicles with Audi tablet
To use Audi tablet functions in connection with
the vehicle (for example, using MMI media sour-
ces), you can connect the Audi tablet to the MMI.
Requirement: the ignition must be switched on.
> To connect the Audi tablet to the MMI, secure it
in the retainer > page 30.
When a connection to the MMI is active, the &—
symbol is displayed in the status bar.
G) Tips
The connection to the MMI is also maintained
if you remove the Audi tablet from the holder.
For this to happen, the ignition must be
switched on and the Audi tablet must be with-
in range of the activated vehicle Wi-Fi hot-
spot.
Applies to: vehicles with Audi tablet
The task manager displays all active applications.
You have the option to close them or switch be-
tween active applications.
Opening the task manager
> Press L]@ © page 33, fig. 28.
Switching to an active application
> If necessary, use your finger to drag upward/
downward in the task manager until the de-
sired application is displayed as a thumbnail.
> Press on the application thumbnail.
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Closing the application
> Press X in an application thumbnail, or
> Pull an application thumbnail toward the left/
right edge of the screen until the application
closes, or
> Press & to close all applications at once.
Closing the task manager
> Press LJ or <1.
G) Tips
The Audi tablet automatically closes any ap-
plications in the background to optimize de-
vice performance.
Adjusting the audio output
Applies to: vehicles with Audi tablet
The sound from the active audio source can be
played through the vehicle speakers or the head-
phones connected to the Audi tablet.
The audio output through the vehicle speakers
can be switched on for the left or right Audi tab-
let. The audio output for the other Audi tablet
can run through the headphones at the same
time.
Requirement: the Audi tablet must be connected
to the MMI & page 34. Audi tablet access to the
speakers must be permitted > page 35.
> To open the quick access @) > page 33, fig. 28,
use
your finger to swipe downward from the
top of the screen
> Select ‘@) Activate audio via MMI or (>t Audio
through headphones.
The following table gives an overview of the au-
dio output status. The respective symbol is dis-
played in the quick access:


Symbol Description

The sound output is through the
vehicle speakers.
The sound output is through the
headphones. >

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Symbol Description

There is no sound output. To switch
on the audio output, connect head-
phones or adjust the audio output
through the vehicle speakers.
The sound output is through the
Audi tablet speakers.
G) Tips
— Applies to: Rear Seat Remote: You can also
control the audio output from the Audi tab-
let using the Rear Seat Remote > page 28.
— The sound is only played through the Audi
tablet speakers if the Audi tablet is not con-
nected to the MMI and no headphones are
connected.
— If headphones are connected to the head-
phone jack (@) > page 30, fig. 23, the audio
output is sent to the wired headphones.
Bluetooth headphones already connected
will be muted.
— If the volume is too high, it will be adjusted
down to a set level when connecting to
headphones.
— Any integrated remote control functions are
not supported for wired headphones.
Applies to: vehicles with Audi tablet

The Audi tablet settings can be set in the MMI,
for example to restrict operation by children.
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
SETTINGS > Display & brightness > MMI.
Possible settings:
— Transfer MMI language to the Audi tablet
— Receive destinations from Audi tablet
— Display home screen on Audi tablet
— Allow Rear Seat Entertainment access to
speakers
Block RSE with parental control button
When this function is switched on and parental
control is activated > page 53, the ability to op-
erate the Audi tablet by touch is blocked. You can
continue to receive content on the Audi tablet
and adjust the volume using the buttons on the
Audi tablet. The MMI is used for control.
Block RSE access to media sources
When this function is switched on, access to the
MMI media sources (such as the radio or DVD
drive) is blocked. Access to files from the internal
Audi tablet flash drive is unrestricted.
Troubleshooting
Applies to: vehicles with Audi tablet
You can perform a device test when the Audi tab-
let functionality is limited.
> Select on the home screen: SETTINGS > Device
test.
> Follow the instructions in the display.
Technical data
Applies to: vehicles with Audi tablet

Audi tablet

Display LCD (IPS), 10.1" screen, 1920 x 1200 pixels

Internal flash drive Approximately 25 GB



Camera 1080p
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n
Bluetooth Bluetooth 4.0

Earphone connection 3.5 mm jack port

Memory card reader Memory cards with a capacity of up to 128 GB: mi-
croSD, microSDHC, microSDXC


USB

Micro-USB connection (USB 2.0) >

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Global functions

Global functions
Additional function
buttons

Fig. 30 Right side of the multifunction steering wheel
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Fig. 31 MMI On/Off knob with joystick function
Adjusting the volume
You can adjust the volume of an audio source or a
system message (for example, from the voice
recognition system) when the sound is playing.
> To increase or decrease the volume, turn the
right thumbwheel @) © fig. 30 upward or
downward, or turn the On/Off knob @) ° fig. 31
to the right or left.
> To mute, push the right thumbwheel or the
On/Off knob.
Selecting the previous/next track or station
> Press the lJ / DD button @ or briefly press
the On/Off knob to the Left or right.
Fast forward/rewind
> Press and hold the ld<1/ DD] button @, or
press the On/Off knob to the left or right until
the desired playback position is reached.
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Quick access steering wheel button
Depending on vehicle equipment, the button @)
may provide quick access to various functions.
You can program the >K button with various func-
tions.
> To bring up the function that is currently set,
press the >K button.
> To perform the function that is currently set,
press and hold the >K button, or:
> Applies to MMI: Select on the home screen: VE-
HICLE > Settings & Service > Steering wheel
button assignment.
» Select and confirm the desired function.
Switching the voice recognition system on or
off
w£ button @), see > page 38.
Using the telephone functions
button @), see > page 204.

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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.

Opening and closing


—To turn the alarm off, press the red [PANIC] but-
ton again.

Lost key/replacing a key
If a vehicle key is lost, contact an authorized Audi
dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility. Have
this vehicle key deactivated. It is important to
bring all keys with you.
If a key is lost, you should report it to your insur-
ance company.
Electronic immobilizer
The immobilizer prevents unauthorized use of
the vehicle.
In some cases, it may not be possible to start the
vehicle if there is a vehicle key from a different
vehicle manufacturer on the key chain.
Data in the vehicle key
When driving, service and maintenance-relevant
data is continuously stored in your vehicle key. An
authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service
Facility can read out this data and tell you about
the work your vehicle needs.

ZA WARNING
Follow the safety precautions > page 43.

@) Note
Protect the key against high temperatures
and direct sunlight.
@ For the sake of the environment
XX Do not dispose of vehicle keys in household
trash. They contain materials that can be re-
cycled. Contact an authorized Audi dealer or
authorized Audi Service Facility for more in-
formation.
@) Tips
— The vehicle key function can be temporarily
disrupted by interference from transmitters
near the vehicle working in the same fre-
quency range (such as a mobile device or ra-
dio equipment). Always check if your vehicle
is locked.
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— Applies to: MMI: You can display the num-
ber of vehicle keys programmed to the vehi-
cle: Select on the home screen: VEHICLE >
Settings & Service > Vehicle info.
— Applies to: Audi tablet: You can display the
number of vehicle keys programmed to the
vehicle: Select on the home screen: VEHI-
CLE > Settings.
— For an explanation on conformity with the
FCC regulations in the United States and the
Industry Canada regulations, see
=> page 339.
Unlocking and locking the vehicle

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Fig. 36 Door handle: sensor for locking
You can unlock and lock your vehicle using either
the buttons on the vehicle key or the sensors* in
the door handles, or you can unlock your vehicle
using the sensors in the luggage compartment
lid handle. The settings in the MMI specify which
doors will unlock > page 44.
The symbol for the luggage compartment lid may
differ depending on the vehicle key. The <¥ or 4S
symbol may be on the button.
Unlocking or locking using the vehicle key
buttons
> To unlock the vehicle, press the @ button
=> page 47, fig. 35.
> To lock the vehicle, press the & button once.
> To open the luggage compartment lid, press
and hold the or press the 4S button twice > A\ in General
information on page 50.