2020 AUDI E-TRON display

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Head-up display

Head-up display
Description
Applies to: vehicles with head-up display
The head-up display projects certain warnings or
selected information from the assist systems on
the windshield. The display appears within the
driver's field of vision.
Switching on and off
The Y button is located in the function bar on
the lower display > page 18.
> To switch the head-up display on or off, press
and hold the Y button.
Settings in the Infotainment system
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
SETTINGS > Display & brightness > Head-up
display, or
> Press the Y button.
Possible settings:
— Picture rotation
— Brightness
— Display height: you can adjust the height of the
display. Sit in the correct seating position
=> page 56 and adjust the head-up display.
— Display contents: you can set which informa-
tion should be displayed. The display of certain
information and some of the red indicator
lights cannot be hidden.
@) Note
To reduce the risk of scratches on the glass
covering the head-up display, do not place any
objects in the projection opening.
@ Tips
— Sunglasses with polarization filters and un-
favorable lighting conditions can impair visi-
bility of the display.
— An optimal display depends on the seat po-
sition and the height adjustment of the
head-up display.
— A special windshield is needed for the head-
up display function.
— For information on cleaning, see > table In-
terior cleaning on page 270.
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Voice recognition system

Voice recognition system
General information
Applies to: vehicles with voice recognition system
You can operate many functions in the vehicle
easily using voice commands.
Using the voice recognition system optimally
> Speak clearly and distinctly at a normal volume.
Speak louder when driving faster.
> Emphasize the words in the commands evenly
and do not leave long pauses.
> Close the doors, the windows, and the sunroof*
to reduce background noise. Make sure that
passengers are not speaking when you are giv-
ing a voice command.
> Do not direct the vents toward the hands-free
microphone, which is in the roof headliner near
the front interior lights.
> Only the driver should speak to the system, be-
cause the handsfree microphone is aimed to-
ward this seating position.

ZA\ WARNING
— Direct your full attention to driving. As the
driver, you have complete responsibility for
safety in traffic. Only use the functions in
such a way that you always maintain com-
plete control over your vehicle in all traffic
situations.
— Do not use the voice recognition system in
emergencies because your voice may change
in stressful situations. The system may take
longer to dial the number or may not be
able to dial it at all. Dial the emergency
number manually.

G) Tips
There are no voice guidance* prompts when a
dialog is active.
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Operating
Applies to: vehicles with voice recognition system
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Fig. 19 Upper display: voice recognition system
Switching the voice recognition system on or
off
Requirement: the ignition and the MMI must be
switched on. A system language supported by
the voice recognition system must be set. There
must be no phone calls in progress and the park-
ing aid must not be active.
> To switch the voice recognition system on,
briefly press the «€ button on the multifunction
steering wheel, or depending on the context,
press wt in the upper display.
> To switch the voice recognition system off,
press and hold the « button on the multifunc-
tion steering wheel, or say or press Cancel (4).
Using the voice recognition system
In the voice recognition system menu, possible
commands or help settings are displayed for the
current dialog @).
> Say the desired command after the signal tone.
> To receive additional help for the current dia-
log, say or press Help (2).
> To pause voice recognition, say or press Pause
@. To reactivate voice recognition, press ()
again or briefly press the «€ button on the mul-
tifunction steering wheel.
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
SETTINGS > General > (Speech dialog system)
> Allow commands during voice output. If the
function is switched on, you can simply say a
new command during a prompt.
Activating the online recognizer
Applies to: vehicles with online recognizer
You can activate the online recognizer for addi-
tional functions and to improve the results of >

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voice recognition. A supported menu language
must be selected. When there is an active Inter-
net connection, the spoken command is evaluat-
ed in the vehicle and online.
> When you switch on the voice recognition sys-
tem for the first time, a menu for the online
recognizer opens. Or:
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
SETTINGS > General > Speech dialog system >
Consent to online speech recognizer.
> Read the licensing agreements and accept
them.
Activating Amazon Alexa!)
Applies to: vehicles with Amazon Alexa integration
You can activate Amazon Alexa to access special
additional functions. A supported menu lan-
guage must be selected. A reduced number of
commands are available during this.
Requirement: you must be logged in to your
myAudi account in the vehicle. The online recog-
nizer must be activated.
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
USER > Connect with Amazon Alexa.
> Follow the instructions in the display.
> After connecting successfully, turn on the voice
recognition system as normal > page 24,
Switching the voice recognition system on or
off, say the activation word “Alexa”, and then
say the desired command.
©) Note
Read the information about Audi connect, and
be sure to note the connectivity costs section
=@ in General information on page 187.
External voice operation
Applies to: vehicles with external speech dialog system
You can access and control the voice operation on
a connected mobile device through your vehicle.

2) AUDI AG provides access to services from third party pro-
viders. Permanent availability cannot be guaranteed, be-
cause that depends on the third party provider.
Switching external voice operation on or off
Requirement: the ignition and the MMI must be
switched on. A cell phone must be connected to
the MMI with the Handsfree profile > page 173.
The mobile device being connected must have
voice control that can be controlled externally.
There must be no phone calls in progress and the
parking aid must not be active.
> To switch on the external voice operation, press
and hold the «€ button longer on the multifunc-
tion steering wheel.
> To switch off the external voice operation, press
and hold the «€ button longer on the multifunc-
tion steering wheel or press Cancel.
Using external voice operation
>» Say the desired command after the signal tone.
> To reactivate voice recognition when it is
paused, press the «¢ button briefly on the mul-
tifunction steering wheel or press Resume.
@ Tips
AUDI AG simply provides access to control
your mobile device with voice operation and
does not assume any responsibility for the
content and commands within the external
voice control.
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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
Observe the safety precautions > page 29.

@) Note
Protect the key against high temperatures
and direct sunlight.
@ For the sake of the environment
XE 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 information.
— For an explanation on conformity with the
FCC regulations in the United States and the
Industry Canada regulations, see
=> page 295.
Unlocking and locking the vehicle

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Fig. 26 Door handle: sensor for locking
You can unlock and lock your vehicle using either
the buttons on the vehicle key or using the sen-
sors* in the door handles. The settings in the
MMI specify which doors will unlock > page 30.
Unlocking or locking using the vehicle key
buttons
> To unlock the vehicle, press the @ button
=> page 33, fig. 25.
> To lock the vehicle, press the & button once.
Unlocking or locking using the sensors
Applies to: vehicles with convenience key
> To unlock a door or the luggage compartment
lid, grasp the door handle or luggage compart-
ment lid handle.
> To lock the vehicle, close the doors and touch
the outer sensor on the door handle once
=> fig. 26. Do not grasp the door handle while
locking the vehicle, or else the vehicle will not
lock. The door cannot be opened for a brief pe-
riod directly after locking it. This way you have
the opportunity to check if the doors locked
correctly.

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>» Fold the backrest on the rear bench seat for-
ward > page 79.
> Remove the mechanical key > page 33 or the
screwdriver > page 274.
> Using the mechanical key/screwdriver ), pry
the cover &> off the luggage compartment lid
trim panel.
> Press the lever with the mechanical key in the
direction of the arrow to release the luggage
compartment lid.

ZA WARNING
Observe the safety precautions > page 35.

ZA\ WARNING
If you have folded the backrests into the up-
right position, always check if the lock is cor-
rectly engaged by pulling forward on the
backrest.

Child safety lock
The child safety lock prevents the rear doors
from being opened from the inside and the rear
power windows from being operated.

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Fig. 32 Driver's door: controls
> To activate or deactivate the child safety lock
(rear power windows and interior door handle)
for the rear doors, press the left and/or right 8
button in the driver's door > fig. 32. The indica-
tor light in the button turns on/blinks.
> Make sure the child safety lock is working by
checking the function on the rear power win-
dow switch and door handle.

D_ Use the flat side of the reversible screwdriver blade.
> Applies to: vehicles with controls for the cli-
mate control system in the rear and MMI: To al-
so restrict the operation of the climate control
system in the rear, select on the home screen:
SETTINGS > Display & brightness > Operation
in rear.
When the child safety lock is switched on, the
following functions are disabled:
—The rear inner door handles
— The rear power windows
— The control panel* for the climate control sys-
tem in the rear
Message in the instrument cluster display
@®/8 Child safety lock: malfunction! Please
contact Service
There is a malfunction in the child safety lock.
Press the button again.
If the message stays on, drive immediately to an
authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service
Facility to have the malfunction repaired.

Z\ WARNING
— Observe the safety precautions > page 29.
—A malfunction in the child safety lock could
allow
the rear doors to be opened from the
inside, which increases the risk of an acci-
dent.


Power windows
Opening and closing the windows




Fig. 33 Driver's door: power window switch
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These functions are operated in the MMI. Multi-
ple receivers can be programmed, which can con-
trol the functions of up to eight!) hand-held
transmitters.

ZA WARNING
— When operating or programming the garage
door opener, make sure that no people or
objects are in the area immediately sur-
rounding the equipment. People can be in-
jured or property can be damaged if struck
when closing.
— Do not allow yourself to be distracted from
traffic by the viewing and operating the dis-
plays.
@ Tips
— If you sell your vehicle, remove the key user
= page 28 and reset all settings to the fac-
tory settings > page 237.
— For an explanation on conformity with the
FCC regulations in the United States and the
Industry Canada regulations, see
=> page 295.
@) Tips
Before you program your system to the ga-
rage door opener, first check the compatibili-
ty:
— Ask an authorized Audi dealer or authorized
Audi Service Facility or check at www.
homelink.com. You can also find more infor-
mation about HomeLink there.

— You can display information about Home-
Link (compatibility level/status/country
code/HomeLink generation) in the MMI:
— Select on the home screen: VEHICLE > Set-
tings & Service > Garage door opener > (i).
Applies to: vehicles with garage door opener
Requirements: the remote control transmitter
must be programmed > page 42, the vehicle

)) The possible number of hand-held transmitters depends
on the equipment.
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must be within range of the system, and the igni-
tion must be switched on.
There are multiple options to open or close the
system (such as the garage door).
> If you have only programmed one remote con-
trol transmitter, press the -@ button on the
lower display. Or
> If you have programmed multiple remote con-
trol transmitters, press the -@ button on the
lower display and then press the respective sys-
tem button. Or
> If you have configured the programmable
steering wheel button*, press the > button
=> page 26 and then press the respective button
for the system. Or
> Applies to: vehicles with location pairing: If you
have programmed Location pairing, press the
button for it on the upper display (notification
center > page 19). As you approach the system,
the button is displayed on the MMI.
If transmission was successful, the message:
Send to: XXX will appear.
Applies to: vehicles with garage door opener
You can program both fixed code and rolling code
systems in the MMI using the procedure that is
described.
Requirement: the ignition must be switched on.
Programming the system
Applies to: MMI
Requirement: the hand transmitter must be
present and the vehicle must be within range of
the system (such as the garage door) that you
would like to program.
> If you are programming the garage door opener
for the first time, press the - button on the
lower display. Follow the instructions in the
MMI. Or
> If you would like to program other systems, se-
lect on the home screen: VEHICLE > Settings &
Service > Garage door opener. Select the >

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desired button: @). Follow the instructions in
the MMI.
> If you would like to reprogram systems that are
already programmed, select on the home
screen: VEHICLE > Settings & Service > Garage
door opener. Press the Z button and select 7
for the system to be reprogrammed. Select:
Program. Follow the instructions in the MMI.
With some systems, the garage door opener will
be immediately available after programming.
With other systems, the garage door opener
must also be synchronized.
Synchronizing!)
Requirement: the hand transmitter must already
be programmed and the vehicle must be within
range of the system (such as the garage door).
If the system synchronization is performed di-
rectly after the programming procedure, follow
the instructions on the MMI.
If you would like to sync at a later time:
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
VEHICLE > Settings & Service > Garage door
opener.
> Press the button for the system that you would
like to synchronize.
> Follow the instructions in the MMI.
Location pairing
Applies to: vehicles with location pairing
For easier operation, you can program your sys-
tem's location.
Requirements: the respective hand transmitter
must be programmed > page 42 and the vehicle
must be located in front of the system.
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
VEHICLE > Settings & Service > Garage door
opener.
> Press the Z button.
> Press the 7 button for the system your vehicle
is facing.
> Select: Location pairing.
> Follow the instructions in the MMI.

2) Only applies to rolling code systems
Only a maximum of three systems can be dis-
played in the notification center > page 19. If
you would like to have all systems displayed,
press Au.
Renaming programmed systems
You can rename the programmed systems indi-
vidually.
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
VEHICLE > Settings & Service > Garage door
opener.
> Press the Z button.
> Press the button for the system that you
would like to rename.
> Select: Rename.
> Follow the instructions in the MMI.
Deleting programmed systems
The programmed systems can be deleted individ-
ually or all at once.
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
VEHICLE > Settings & Service > Garage door
opener.
> Press the Z button.
> To delete an individual system, press the L]
button for the desired system. If the checkmark
Vv is set, select: Delete.
> To delete all systems, select: All > Delete.
@) Tips
— Make sure the batteries in the hand trans-
mitter are charged before starting the pro-
gramming process.
— The programming process may take up to
30 seconds. It may be necessary for the
hand transmitter to be pressed again in the
meantime.
— The garage door opener may need to be
synchronized with the system after pro-
gramming. Follow the manufacturer's in-
structions for doing this.
@ Tips
In some cases, the system may need to be
programmed in a different mode (“D mode”).
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Lights and Vision
Exterior lighting
Switching the lights on and off


Fig. 35 Instrument panel: light button module
© Light sensor
Press and hold @ until the desired light function
is selected. The selected function is displayed
briefly in the instrument cluster. When switching
on the ignition, the AUTO light function is auto-
matically selected.
— AUTO - The automatic headlights adapt to the
surrounding brightness automatically. The day-
time running lights* will automatically turn on.
In vehicles for certain markets, you can switch
the automatic daytime running lights* on and
off in the MMI.
— 20 - You can switch the low beam headlights on
manually once the ignition is switched on.
— 2 - You can switch the parking lights on at
speeds below 20 mph (32 km/h).
— USA models: OFF - You can switch off all light
functions at speeds below 6 mph (10 km/h).
— Canada models: OFF - You can switch off all
light functions when the ignition is switched off
while the vehicle is stationary.
When the low beam headlights or parking lights
are switched on, the respective Ba or EB indica-
tor light appears in the instrument cluster.
@ All-weather lights 2
The headlights automatically adjust so that there
will be less glare, for example when the road sur-
face is wet.
Automatic headlight range control
Your vehicle is equipped with automatic head-
light range control. It reduces glare for oncoming
traffic if the vehicle load changes. The headlight
range adjusts automatically.
Audi adaptive light
Applies to: vehicles with adaptive light
Audi adaptive light provides better visibility when
driving in the dark. The lights are adapted to the
road conditions based on speed, such as when
driving on expressways, rural roads, at intersec-
tions, and around curves. The adaptive light only
functions when the automatic headlights are ac-
tivated.

Z\ WARNING
— Observe the safety precautions and note the
limits of the assist systems, sensors, and
cameras > page 127.
— Automatic headlights are only intended to
assist the driver. They do not relieve the
driver of responsibility to check the head-
lights and to turn them on manually based
on the current light and visibility conditions.
For example, fog cannot be detected by the
light sensors. So always switch on the low
beams ZO under these weather conditions

and when driving in the dark.

@ Tips
— If the vehicle battery has been discharging
for a while, the parking light may switch off
automatically. Avoid using the parking
lights for several hours.
— Follow the regulations applicable to the
country where you are operating the vehicle
when stopping the vehicle and when using
the lighting systems.
— Only the front headlights turn on when the
daytime running lights are switched on*. In
vehicles in certain markets, the tail lights
will also turn on.
—Incool or damp weather, the inside of the
headlights, turn signals, and tail lights can
fog
over due to the temperature difference
between the inside and outside. They will
clear shortly after switching them on. This
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