2020 AUDI E-TRON android auto

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 225 using a USB adapter
=> page 225, fig. 152, 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 usage of Apple
CarPlay or Android Auto the first time you con-
nected your smartphone, select in 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 187.
@) 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 187. Make sure
the function > page 183, 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 25.
— 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 Audi smartphone inter-
face connection 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
opened.
cle is being operated.
Check the battery charge level on your smartphone.
interface cannot be | Check the USB cable and use a different one if necessary.
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
MMI failed. =>page 225.
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

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 237. Delete your iPhone in the Telephone 1 and Audi smartphone inter-
face submenus. Repeat the connection process. Restart the MMI > page 17. Re-

The smartphone is
not automatically
detected. >page 225.

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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Index

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Accelerator pedal.............--0000 000
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AccessorieS ...... 0.0000 c ee eee eee 75,
Active lane assist
refer to Lane departure warning.........
refer to Lane guidance................
Adaptive cruise assist................00.
Cleaning sensors... ... 0... cee eee eee
Predictive control....................
Adaptive cruise control
refer to Adaptive cruise assist..........
Adaptive dampers « wea sv saws ss meme : 2 oe
Adjusting the air distribution.............
Adjusting the brightness.................
Adjusting the sound..............-..00-
Adjusting the temperature...............
Adjusting the vents ............0eceee eee
Adjusting the volume...............00005
Adjusting the volume (announcements) .. . .
Adjusting the welcome sound............
Airbag SySteM « » seme s eeu s = oem et Sa Eee
Air suspension..............0..00.000.
Alarm system
refer to Anti-theft alarm system..........
Alignment pin (changing the wheel).......
All-weather lights .............. eee eee ee
Allseason tires. ..... 00. .2.000200200005
All wheel drive
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Amazon Alexa integration
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AMI
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Android Auto
refer to Audi smartphone interface......
Anti-freeze
Windshield washer system.............
Anti-lock braking system .............00.
Anti-Slip Regulation.................04.
Anti-theft alarm system ..........--..00--
Anti-theft wheel bolts..................
Apple CarPlay
refer to Audi smartphone interface...... 234
Aspect ratio (video) ..........-...-. 228, 230
ASR
refer to Anti-Slip Regulation............ 104
Audi adaptive light..................005. 45
Audi connect
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Audi connect Remote & Control
refer to Vehicle control services......... 189
Audidrive'selecticn, « + sau oz scum « x newe yoo 101
Audi e-tron compact charging system..... 117
Adjusting the charging power level...... 118
Changing or attaching the power cable... 122
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Status and malfunction indicators....... 118
Audi musicinterface...........000 0c ee 225
AUGIG TINGS css = ¢ cans & ¢ eee 5s eee £ eee 226
Audi phone box. ..........00-.00 eevee 175
Audi presens@... 2.0... 0. c cece eee eee 154
M@SSAQES vcers « 5 ery § 2 eae Fe ERGY Fd eee 158
Audi pre sense front..............eeeee 155
Audi side assist
refer to Side assist............--.-+--5 158
Audi smartphone interface.............. 234
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Audi virtual cockpit
refer to Instrument cluster.............. 11
AUTO
Automatic headlights................0- 4S
Climate control system..............0-5 83
Auto Lock (central locking) ............... 29
Automatic climate control system
refer to Climate control system.......... 82
Automatic luggage compartment lid.... 37,38
Automatic wipe/wash system............. 51
Auxiliary climate control................. 85
Average consumption.............00000. 14
Average speed .... 2.0... . cee eee eee eee 14
B
Bag hooks ......... 00 eee eee eee eee 76
Battery
Charge level display.................0.. 11
Charging (12 Volt vehicle battery)....... 246
High-voltage battery.................. 107