2020 AUDI A8 USB

Media






Audio files Video files
Support- SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC memory cards: with a capacity up to 256 GB
ed media | DVD drive: audio CDs (up to 80 min) with CD text (artist, album, song)*, CD-ROMs with a
capacity of up to 700 MB; DVD+R/RW; DVD video; DVD audio with audio tracks that are
compatible with a DVD video player;
Audi music interface: mobile devices (such as an iPod > page 253, MTP player, USB stor-
age device in “USB Device Subclass 1 and 6” that conforms to USB 2.0: USB sticks, USB
MP3 players (Plug-and-Play-capable), external USB flash drives and hard drives
File sys- Memory cards: exFAT, FAT, FAT32, NTFS.
tem USB storage devices: FAT, FAT32, NTFS.
USB mass storage device partitions (primary/logical*): two per USB connection.
CD/DVD file systems: ISO9660, Joliet, UDF.
Metadata | Album cover: GIF, JPG, PNG with max. 800x800 px.
The album cover from the medium or from Grace-
note* is displayed, depending on availability.
Format MPEG | Win- MPEG | Opus FLAC |ALAC |MPEG MPEG4 Windows
1/2 dows |2/4 1/2 AVC Media Video
Layer 3 |Media (H.264) |9
Audio 9
and 10
File ex- -mp3 .wma_|.m4a opus | .flac .m4a -Mpg; -mp4 .wmv
tension -m4b -0gg -mpeg .m4v .asf
-aac .oga «Mov
-avi
Playlists -M3U; .PLS; .WPL; .M3U8; .ASX
Character-| up to maximum 320 kbit/s and |48kHzsampling| upto maximum 10 Mbit/s and
istics 48 kHz sampling frequencies frequency 1920x1080 px at maximum 30 fps
Number DVD drive*: max. 1,000 files per medium.
of files USB mass storage device and memory cards: max. 50,000 files per medium; max.

50,000 files per playlist/folder

@ Tips
— Some MTP player functions are not support-
ed, such as rating music tracks and video
— The media drives do not support the Win- playback.
dows Media Audio 9 Voice format.
— For compressing MP3 files, AUDI AG recom-
. . DVD changer
mends a bit rate of at least 160 kbit/s. The
Applies to: vehicles with DVD changer
display showing the remaining play time
may differ for audio files with variable bit The DVD changer supports the following media:
rate. audio CDs (up to 80 min) with CD text (artist, al-
— Special characters (such as those in ID3 tag bum, track)*, DVD video; DVD audio with audio
information) may display differently or may tracks that are compatible with a DVD video play-
not always display, depending on the sys- er.
tem language.
— The manufacturer of the storage device can
provide information about its “USB Device
Subclass”.
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Troubleshooting
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 253, Multimedia
connections/> page 252, Bluetooth audio player.

Audi music interface: the mobile
device is not recognized asa
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 267 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 M7P 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 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.

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— You cannot connect any mobile devices via
Bluetooth when an Apple CarPlay connec-
tion is active.
— Usage of the Audi smartphone interface de-
pends on the availability of services through
third party providers.
Troubleshooting
Applies to: vehicles with Audi smartphone interface
The information that follows lists some trouble-
shooting options. They depend on the equip-
ment.
— AUDI AG merely provides access to third
party services through the MMI and does
not assume any responsibility for the con-
tent of these services.

Problem Solution

Audi smartphone Check the battery charge level on your smartphone.
interface cannot be | Check the USB cable and use a different one if necessary.
opened.
cle is being operated.
Check if Android Auto or Apple CarPlay is available in the country where the vehi-

Android Auto: check if the Android Auto app is installed on your smartphone.

Connecting the Make sure that you are using the correct USB adapter and check if the USB
smartphone to the | adapter is connected correctly to your smartphone and the Audi music interface
MMI failed. => page 253.

Apple CarPlay: check if Apple CarPlay is activated on your iPhone.

vehicles.
Android Auto: check in the Android Auto app if Android Auto permits new

start your iPhone.
Wireless connection: open the settings for Bluetooth and CarPlay on your
iPhone. Remove your vehicle. Open the connection manager in the MMI
=> page 268. Delete your iPhone in the Telephone 1 and Audi smartphone inter-
face submenus. Repeat the connection process. Restart the MMI > page 20. Re-

The smartphone is
not automatically
detected. => page 253.

Make sure that you are using the correct USB adapter and check if the USB
adapter is connected correctly to your smartphone and the Audi music interface

Check if the requirements needed to connect a smartphone have been met.

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Fuses and bulbs


This can cause damage to the electrical sys-
tem and increases the risk of fire.
(G) Note
If a new fuse burns out again shortly after you
have installed it, have the electrical system
checked as soon as possible by an authorized
Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facili-


- The following table does not list fuse loca-
tions that are not used.
— Some of the equipment listed in the follow-
ing tables applies only to certain model ver-
sions or certain optional equipment.
Fuse assignment - left side of cockpit


Fig. 211 Left side of the cockpit: fuse panel with plastic
clip

Fuse panel (2) (black)
No. | Equipment


Climate control system, interior air sensor

N Phone, roof antenna

Climate control system, fragrance system,
particulate matter sensor

Head-up display

Audi music interface, USB sockets

Steering column lock
Front MMI display
Instrument cluster


Ol/aOIN/uys

10 | Volume control

11 | Light switch, switch panels


12 | Steering column electronics

328
Fuse panel (@ (black)

14 MMI Infotainment system control module

15 Steering column adjustment

16

Steering wheel heating

Fuse assignment - left footwell

lo} | He
ia i, L



. | Equipment

Engine ignition coils

Engine start

Electric motor coupling

Windshield wiper control module

Left headlight electronics

Climate control system blower

Instrument panel

Windshield wipers

OND)
OMA)
WININI]
eR
Panoramic glass roof

Fuse panel (2) (black)
No. Equipment

Engine mount


Left rear door control module

Index

OPeRatiG’s « exssses wo emcee so cmsnoes ov comes 2 o 2311.
Setting the destination................ 230
MAP
refer to Message Access Profile......... 208
Map preview. .... 00... cece ee ee eee eee 230
Map update........... 0... e eee eee eee 236
ONLINE = sep s » sewn se eee o eR ex ee ee 237.
SD card/USB connection............... 237
Massage function.................00. 73,76
FROME. 6: wissers « oi wean © ovamene a 8 sceceun a 8 emma es 74
Matrix LED headlights .............0e.eee 61
Mechanicalkeyios «+ scauia 6 awa @ 6 scans a © asi 47
Media erase: sy casas & 2 navos x 5 nous 8 2 new 250, 255
DIV OSkec. a 5 were x ures wn ramets 0 8 acannon 250
Supported formats............-000 eee 261
Media center.....................00005 256
Memory card
AUGISDIEt = exes ¢ eas 2 i paws s 3 Ream sc eR 31
SD card reader (MMI). « « wes « » sa ss we 250
Supported types and formats........... 261
Memory PUmetiomcncce « s cmeree « 0 amivive « waveren » « 85
Menu language
refer to Setting the language........... 266
Message Access Profile............00005 208
Messages so cssne » « saanins w s anecams 6 0 sauce 6 a a 208
microSD card reader (Audi tablet).......... 31.
Mild hybrid drive system.............0.. 118
Mirror eompass's « zqes ss sees 5 wows § ew 70
Mirrors
Adjusting exterior mirrors.............-. 66
Dimming..............0 000 e ee eee eee 67
Vanity Mirror’: sens « s cows ¢ 2 eee x tees ae 67
MMI
refer to Multi Media Interface........... 20
Mobile device
refer to Telephone..............2.-00- 200
Mobile phone network
Connection settings ..............00. 212
Mountain passes. « vsenes « ceneus © + ances 6 evens 126
Mountain toads:: + asec Multifunction steering wheel
BUEEOMS.. « sccsene so stisous @ weno « wroteas wo 13, 40
Operating...............2..2..0-0000. 13
Programming buttons.................. 40
Voice
recognition system............... 38
350
Multi Media Interface...............0085 20
Menus and symbols............0.2e-008 21
OPECAtING: « x naw « ¢ wows 4 2 wares 5 8 eae 18, 21
Switching the displays on or off.......... 20
MUNG) (MULE), sews 2 3 seems oe eee o re Yai 40
MYAUIs ss aces s cen + pews ss Herwe ov Hews = 41
myAudi navigation................. 226, 229
N
Narrow areas : ssysu a 3 mas 5 # saupe oF aeree Fs 178
Natural
leather care and cleaning......... 312
Navigation ..... 0.0.00. cece eee eee 225
Better fOUtE ssa< 2 yarn 2 2 new se momD § eo 238
GAULIING) scons = eamais ov omases Gs x aaaete x eam 230
Changing thescale.................0. 230
also refertoMap...........--0eee eee 231
Navigation database
Version information...............05- 269
Navigation (instrument cluster) .......... 233
NHITSAc: « 2 sxene x x gems © 2 eee 2s eee 2s see 338
Night vision assist. ............2.-0000- 163
Cleaning the camera.........0eeseeuee 310
Notification center.............. 0s eee aes 22
O
Octane rating (gasoline)................ 270
Odometer............. 00 eee eee eee 15
RESEtEING sous: ¢ « mown 2 » mewn yee e eee 8 15
Office address
refer to Business address.............. 234
OFF (climate control system)............. 105
Oil
referto Engine oil..................4. 277
On-board computer... .. 0.0... 000ee eee ee 16
On Board Diagnostic System (OBD)... 274, 332
Online destination
refer to Online Points of Interest........ 228
Online map
refer to Satellite map...............4. 236
Online media.................02.0000. 252
Online Points of Interest.............0.. 228
Onlinerradio:. « sven 2 = wasn +o esses vv enews # 245
also refer to Online radio.............. 245
Online roadside assistance.............. 224

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Index

tiptronic
refer to Manual shifting............... 115
Tire Mobility System (tire repair set)....... 316
TPES scones ao aires & =) eeeos * wyamenpa © eyewai fo © anon 289
Loose wheel warning...........0+eeeee 304
Low-profile tires ..........-.000e-e0ee 306
REPaiSOLS « eves © a cnesere © ewes a © nteabos © are 316
Replacing........... 0.0 cee eee eee eee 319
S@rvic@ lif@ws « « game < ¢ aims < xayeu sx Hens 298
TRE; PRESSURCL en. so cessas so sewers 6 wiemuea » wrens 299
Tire pressure monitoring system........ 307
Tire pressure table ...........-.e eee eee 300
Tire pressure (trailer mode)............ 151
Treadwear indicators.................. 298
Unidirectional: « sacs « s sees sx news x 291, 321
Uniform tire quality grading............ 306
Tires and wheels
Glossary of tire and loading terminology .. 292
Tires and vehicle load limits............ 301
Tool... 6. eee 316
Tooltips. .... 6... eee eee eee eee 20
Top tether anchor (securing the child safety
S@at) 0. cee eee eee tenes 95
Touch display
Adjusting feedback...............000 ee 20
Operating « = sess 2 x, sone 2 a wanes ¥ ramen a 6 ones 18
TOWING): 5 © sore 9 © seems 3 seson 9 oom © wanes 324
Towing LOOP ese: x ¢ saws se eee se ees 325, 326
Towing protection monitoring............. 46
TPMS
Tire pressure monitoring system........ 307
Traffic iffOrination = wes + 2 cos s naee & o ow 238
Traffic jam assist
refer to Adaptive cruise assist........... 170
Traffic light information................ 161
Traffic sign recognition..............004 159
Traffic SignScw: 2 y eens = x eens yo ees 5 v eee 162
Trailer mode
Air SUSPENSION ¢ sciiss » & caus 2 o cars 2 & ears 151
Trailer mode (navigation).............. 240
Trailer towing wis + 2 sce 2 2 sence oo eee » were 151
Tongue weight.........-....000- eens 1S,
Ufailer load = cesen s 2 enwm 9 4 ama oo mee eee 151,
TUTMASSISE sees ¢ 2 iain 3 See 8s Saee a Rees 185
Turn signals ........ cece eee ee eee eee 61
U
Unable to pass........... 2.000 e eee eee 178
Uniform tire quality grading............. 306
Unlocking and locking.............-..0-- 43
By remote control................00005 48
Using the lock cylinder................. 46
With the central locking switch.......... AS
With the convenience key............... 48
Update (software) ...............00000 267
Updating stations (radio).............04. 242
Upright positions, « « snscss 6 « cesses © # cosas » ¥ eave 78
USB
Adapter... ..... cece cee eee eee 202
USB
charging port............0...0 ee eee 97
USB stick
refer to Audi music interface....... 253,254
Using residual heat................00.. 107
V
Valet parking... ... 6. ccc eee e eee ee eee 56
Vanity maior esse = « anewese + ercuene w 9 vecton wo ane 67
Vehicle
Care/cleaning .......... ese e eee eee ee 309
DIM@NSIONS sex « yews 5 o een cs we R Ge 341
Udentificationdatarss + micas s inca ae essven 341
Out of service........... 0... 315
RaiSitiG): « asws = 5 eaves 3 ¢ Sanne 4 § GES Fs 320
SUNN Gian 5s wsstm 4 o wna 5 x omermee a 7 sosoee 9S Ld.
TWANSPONE crccsie « v evenem « onemeanse © mesens @ » 129, 136
Veiclercareran x 2 ocniss + soma « 4 emo © eons 309
Vehicle control services.............000. 218
Vehicle identification number............ 341
Vehicle jack’: « cess « x sews = x eres = x eee ee: 316
Lifflag pales. so seis 2 seem x 6 enema + wes 320
Tire change mode.............--..005 319
Vehicle key... 0.0... 0. ee eee ee eee ee 43,47
WeFIGleSOUMG inne « suesons oo sxanein ao winneas © w evans 120
Vehicle start system... .. 0.0... cece eee eee 122
Wehicle:tool:Kits. & cccvese so sess eo seman a 8 oniians 316
Ventilation: « s wives ss wens s ¢ wine s ¢ eas 5 104
VIEW bUttofiies x = seuws ¢ = erwe ¢ = Gems te eee 13
VOICetia Ils « = ucugy = x weuoe © ¢ meen ¢ 2 eee 8 a 206
Voice recognition system.............0... 38
Exterfialsecues « x sem 2 ana a a name & 5 meme & 39
Openatlings. « « scsi: « sewers © snemens w @ pcsue © 6 oo 38