2020 AUDI R8 COUPE CD player

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Table of contents


Letter/number speller................ 99
Free text search. ........ 0. cece eee 100
Menus and symbols...............555 101
Voice recognition system........ 104
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Command overview information........ 104
Commands.............000 eee eee 105
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Introduction................ ee eee 110
Setup... eee eee eee eee eee 110
Using the Audi phone box............. 112
Using the telephone..........0eeeeee 114
Favorites ...... 2.0... cee cece eee 116
MESSAGES cums = ¢ naums = o segue Fo SRE Fe eS 117
Listening to voicemail................ 119
Emergency call functions.............. 120
DIKGGtORY wuss ¢ 2 ene 5 1 wemw 5 § eEeE oe eR 120
SettimgSinieus + acon vs ees + wees + mewn 122
Safety belt microphone............... 122
Troubleshooting............--..2+-05 123
Audi connect...................0. 124
Generalinformation................. 124
Audi connect Infotainment............ 124
Using a Wi-Fi hotspot................ 126
Audi connect Infotainment services..... 126
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Datta Privacyiene oo serie Troubleshooting...............0eeeee 130
NavigQQaGioni.s. « sci ss cso so weve 3 ¥ ae 131
Opening navigation.................. 131
Entering a destination................ 132
Home addressiis « «axes x 2 seme sv wanes #5 136
Favorites ..... 6... cece eee eee eee 136
Directory contactSss = s eccs ¢ 2 vows 3 s oe 137
Additional settings.................. 137
Map... .. 2. eee eee eee 139
Satellite map.... 142
Accessing traffic information.......... 142
Troubleshooting ..........00eseee eee 145
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Opening therradio. occ. ccnurn + ames 6 146
Radio functions ..................00- 146
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Additional settings...............00. 149
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Media........................00 088 150
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Media drives............. 00000020005 151
Bluetooth audio player............... 153
Wi-Fi audio player................00. 153
Online media and Internet radio........ 154
Multimedia connections.............. 155
Playing Media’. « s sies se sees se owea seas 157
Additional settings................0. 160
Supported media and file formats...... 162
Troubleshooting « i: : : esse +e yews ee eee 163
Audi smartphone interface...... 65
SECU s wows 5 ¥ meme & 2 RE o B oes wae 8 165
Operating’: « 5 ws «sews oo wwown oo ween 6 166
Troubleshooting............0.- eee eee 166
System settings.................. 167
Setting the date andtime............. 167
MMI settings.................0-00-. 167
Connection MANAGEr' ss ss weww ss news a vs 168
System update...............-.00005 170
Sound settings .......... 0.0.00 scene 171
Volume settingS............0ee eee aee 171
Restarting the MMI (reset)............ 172
Software license information.......... 172
Safety First). « sccves se sswsoes 6 « cxvcens vo sae 173
Safe driving...................4.. 173
BaSiCSix « s ews + » eos + ¥ oes 2 BeeG ee ne 173
Correct passenger seating positions..... 174
Driver and passenger side footwell...... 176
Pedal area scn x x ews 5 2 wes oe ge as 176
Active rollover protection system....... 177
Safety belts...................... 180
Gerieral Notes: « saws s « news ss wees oe ees 180
Why safety belts?................000- 181
Safety belts...... 0.0... cee eee eee ee 183
Safety belt tensioner................. 185

Voice recognition system


Function Say:

Showing the remaining distance/ Destination information
time when route guidance is active

Speed limit prompt How fast can I drive here?
Setting voice guidance for active Voice guidance on / Voice guidance off / Voice guidance short-
route guidance ened / Voice guidance complete / Voice guidance traffic
Blocking a certain section on the Block route for (XY) meters/kilometers/yards/miles / Block
route next route / Avoid next section of route

a) AUDI AG provides access to services from third party providers. Permanent availability cannot be guaranteed, because that
depends on the third party provider.
G) Tips you are located and which menu language
you have selected.
— Always read the chapter > page 124, Audi
connect.
— Destinations may have to be spelled when
entered, depending on the country where
Requirement: the Radio must already be open. You can say the following commands depending
on the selected frequency band:

Function Say:
Selecting the frequency band FM / SIRIUSXM* / AM
Selecting a station from the station | Channel (XY) / Frequency (XY) / Last stations
list

Selecting a station from the presets | Radio presets > Line (XY)


Setting the frequency Frequency (XY)
Setting the frequency Frequency (XY) / Frequency (XY) HD 1
Correcting data input No I meant (XY)
Closing the full-screen command Close
list
Requirement: you must be in the Media menu. You can say the following commands depending
on the active media:
Function Say:
Selecting a source directly Jukebox / CD / DVD / SD card 1/ SD card 2 / Audi music inter-
face / iPod / USB / Bluetooth / Wi-Fi / Media source (XY), for
example “John's player”

Selecting audio/video files from the | Media favorites / Artists / Albums / Genres / Tracks / Playlists /
Jukebox Videos


Selecting audio files on an iPod Artists / Albums / Genres / Tracks / Playlists / Composers /
(source: Audi music interface*) Podcasts / Audio books
Navigating within a folder struc- Folder up / Line (XY) >
ture/list

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Audi connect

Data connection settings
Using the Data connection settings menu, you
can set when the system should connect to the
Internet. The Internet connection disconnects
automatically once the requested Audi connect
Infotainment service no longer requires any data.
— Connection setup: you can select when a data
connection should be established.
— Audi connect (MMI): when this function is
switched on, a data connection is automatically
established in order to use Audi connect Info-
tainment services.
— Wi-Fi devices: when this function is switched
on, you can allow or deny Internet connections.
Connection settings
The connection is configured automatically based
on the SIM card being used. The following values
can be changed. You can obtain more information
from your cell phone service provider.
— APN: the access point depends on the cell
phone service provider and is assigned auto-
matically.
— User name: your cell phone service provider as-
signs the user name for your online profile.
— Password: your cell phone service provider as-
signs the password for your online profile.

TX WARNING
Always follow the information found in > AV
in General information on page 124.
C) Note
Always follow the information found in >@ in
General information on page 124.
@) Tips
For more information on roaming charges,
contact your cell phone service provider.
Applies to: vehicles with Wi-Fi hotspot


Requirement: the ignition must be switched on.

> Select: [MENU] button > Telephone > right con-
trol button > Wi-Fi settings.
Depending on the country and the vehicle equip-
ment, the following functions may be available:
Wi-Fi
When the function is switched on, the MMI's Wi-
Fi hotspot is active and Wi-Fi devices can be con-
nected to the hotspot.
Network key
The
Wi-Fi connection between the MMI and your
Wi-Fi device is encrypted. You can change the fol-
lowing information if needed.
— Access point (SSID): Wi-Fi hotspot name.
— Password: a random password was set in the
MMI at the factory. The password can be
changed. The encryption method requires a
password to be at least eight characters long.
Choose a secure password.
— Visible to others: you can switch the visibility
of the Wi-Fi hotspot on or off.
Network search
A list of available Wi-Fi networks in your area is
displayed.
Connection to personal hotspot
The MMI Wi-Fi hotspot is activated. An MMI In-
ternet connection to a personal Wi-Fi hotspot
(such as a smartphone) can be established. For
additional information, see > page 125.

ZA WARNING
Always follow the information found in > AV
in General information on page 124.
@) Note
Always follow the information found in >@ in
General information on page 124.
@ Tips
In vehicles without Audi connect Infotain-
ment, the use of the Wi-Fi hotspot is only
possible for the Wi-Fi audio player*. A data
connection to the Internet cannot be estab-
lished.

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Media

Bluetooth audio player
With the Bluetooth audio player, you can play
music wirelessly from your Bluetooth-capable de-
vice (such as a cell phone) through the MMI.
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 169 and mobile de-
vice must be switched on. The Bluetooth audio
player > page 169 must be switched on in the
MMI.
— Connecting a Bluetooth player: press the
MEDIA] button. Press the left control button
until the sources overview is displayed. Select
and confirm Bluetooth audio player ©)
=> page 157, fig. 137.
—If necessary, select and confirm, Not connected
> Connect Bluetooth audio player. The Blue-
tooth device search starts. Follow the instruc-
tions in the MMI.
— Select and confirm the desired Bluetooth device
from the list. The MMI generates a PIN for the
connection.


— Select and confirm Yes.
— Enter the PIN for connecting on your Bluetooth
device, or if the PIN is already displayed on your
Bluetooth device, confirm it on the Bluetooth
device. The time allowed for entering the PIN is
limited to approximately 30 seconds.
The media is started and operated through the
mobile device or the MMI, depending on the de-
vice being used.
@) Tips
— Check for any connection requests on your
Bluetooth device.
— Multiple Bluetooth audio players can be
connected to the MMI, but only one mobile
device can be active.
— Bluetooth protocols AVRCP (1.0/1.3/1.4)
and A2DP are supported.
— 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.
— The supported media functions (such as
shuffle) depend on the Bluetooth device be-
ing used.
— For more information on supported devices,
visit www.audiusa.com/bluetooth or con-
tact an authorized Audi dealer or authorized
Audi Service Facility.
Wi-Fi audio player
Using the Wi-Fi audio player media source on the
MMI, you can connect and operate your Wi-Fi-ca-
pable media player (such as a smartphone) to
wirelessly play music from your media player li-
brary. The media player is connected through the
vehicle's Wi-Fi hotspot. A UPnP Server app or an
integrated UPnP/DLNA server on your media
player is required to access your media player Li-
brary.
Requirement: the Wi-Fi function on your media
player must be switched on. The myAudi app or
an UPnP server app is installed on your media
player or your media player has an integrated
UPnP/DLNA server.

— Connecting a media player: press the [MEDIA
button. Press the left control button until the
sources overview > page 157 is displayed. Se-
lect and confirm Wi-Fi audio player (7)
=> page 157, fig. 137.
—If necessary, select and confirm Wi-Fi turned
off > Turn on Wi-Fi to activate Wi-Fi in the
MMI. Select Wi-Fi settings, if necessary. Select
the same settings on the wireless media player
that are used for the Wi-Fi hotspot.
— Starting the Wi-Fi audio player: Start the
myAudi app or an UPnP server app, or allow
media sharing on your device.

Operating the media player: the media player is
operated through the MMI.
— Press the left control button repeatedly until
the Folders menu item appears. Select and con-
firm Folders.
— Playing music from the media player: select
and confirm Media center.
Web radio: see > page 154.
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Media


ZA WARNING
— As the driver, do not allow usage of the Wi-
Fi hotspot to distract you from driving, as
this could increase the risk of an accident.
— It is 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.
— Do not use any Wi-Fi devices within range of
the airbags while driving. Also read the
warnings in the chapter > page 187.

@ Note
Always follow the information found in >@ in
General information on page 124.
@) Tips
— The Wi-Fi connection is reconfigured when
inserting or removing the mini SIM card in
the SIM card reader*. There may be a tem-
porary interruption in audio playback, de-
pending on the media player.
— Always read the chapter > page 124, Audi
connect.
— Please note that a Wi-Fi connection does
not automatically make it possible to use
the Internet. For additional information,
see > page 124.
— To avoid interruptions during playback, de-
activate the power saving function on the
media player or connect it to a charger.
— The loading times for the audio data depend
on the media player used and the number of
files
that it contains.
—A maximum of 2,000 entries per directory
are displayed in the MMI.
— Songs downloaded for offline use using mu-
sic streaming services are stored on your
mobile device (such as a smartphone) and
may be DRM protected. The Wi-Fi audio
player will not play DRM protected files.
— Contact an authorized Audi dealer or au-
thorized Audi Service Facility for additional
information on the Wi-Fi audio player.
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Online media and
Internet radio
Applies to: vehicles with Audi connect
You can playback and operate various online me-
dia services and Internet radio using the MMI.

> Press the [MEDIA] button. Press the left control
button until the sources overview > page 157,
fig. 137 is displayed.

Applies to: online media and Internet radio usage
Requirement:
— The myAudi app must be installed and open on
your mobile device.
— You must be logged in to your myAudi account
in the myAudi app and you must have selected
your vehicle.
— The Wi-Fi function on the mobile device and on
the MMI must be switched on.
—If necessary, check in the connection manager
=> page 168 if the mobile device you connected
is selected under the MMI connect app ().
—The MMI must be connected to the network.
— The symbol for the Online media* source
= page 157, fig. 137 is shown in the MMI.
Applies to: online media usage
Additional requirement:
— A supported online media service must be avail-
able in the country where the vehicle is being
operated.
— You must have an account with a supported on-
line media service.
— Depending on the online media service, you
may need to install and open an app on your
mobile device.
Starting Online media
— Press the [MEDIA] button. Press the left control
button until the sources overview > page 157 is
displayed.
— Select and confirm an online media service.


Starting Internet radio
— Press the [MEDIA] button. Press the left control
button until the sources overview > page 157 is
displayed.
— Select and confirm Internet radio. The Internet
radio browser or the last station that was play-
ing is shown.

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— Selecting the station: if necessary, select and
confirm a category in the Internet radio Brows-
er > astation.
Online media and Internet radio:: additional op-
tions
— Press the right control button.
The following options may be available, depend-
ing on the information shown (such as the sta-
tion/track that is currently playing):
— Sound settings: see > page 171.
— Wi-Fi settings: see > page 129, Wi-Fi settings.
— Connection manager: see > page 168.
— Additional options may be available, depending
on the active online media service or Internet
radio.

Z\ WARNING
— It is 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.
— Do not use any Wi-Fi devices within range of
the airbags while driving. Also read the
warnings in the chapter > page 187.

@ Note
Always follow the information found in >@ in
General information on page 124.
@ Tips
— Depending on the Internet connection and
network traffic, the connection may discon-
nected when online media sources are play-
ing.
— Online media and Internet radio usage de-
pends on the service availability of the third
party provider.
— Audi AG simply makes the access to online
media services possible through the MMI
and does not take any responsibility for the
contents of the online media services.
— Always read the chapter > page 124, Audi
connect.
— Depending on the mobile device being used,
there may be interruptions during media
playback and when using the myAudi app.
To prevent interruptions when using a mo-
bile device, do not lock the screen on your
mobile device and keep the myAudi app in
the foreground.
— Contact an authorized Audi dealer or au-
thorized Audi Service Facility for additional
information about online media.
Multimedia connections
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Fig. 134 Audi Genuine Accessories: USB adapter

[RAH-9203)

Depending on the vehicle equipment, you can
connect and charge your mobile devices (such as
a smartphone or MP3 player) to the Audi music
interface using a special USB adapter.
@ USB adapter for devices with a micro USB con-
nection
@ USB adapter for devices with an Apple Light-
ning connection
@ USB adapter for devices with USB type C con-
nection
@ USB adapter for devices with an Apple Dock
connector
You can purchase the USB adapter from an au-
thorized Audi dealer or at specialty stores.
C) Note
Handle the USB adapter carefully. Do not al-
low it to be pinched.
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Fig. 135 Storage compartment in the center console: con-
necting mobile devices
Connect your mobile devices to the Audi music in-
terface in order to operate them through the
MMI and charge the battery.
USB Input
— Connecting mobile devices using a USB adapt-
er: connect the applicable USB adapter @) to
the port on the Audi music interface @) and
then connect the adapter to the mobile device
@ (such as an iPod).
— Charging a mobile device using a USB adapter:
when you connect a mobile device to the Audi
music interface @) using the applicable USB
adapter @), the battery will automatically
charge.
— Disconnecting a mobile device from the Audi
music interface: Remove the USB adapter cable
@ from the Audi music interface @).
— Disconnecting mobile devices with an Apple
Dock connector: remove the Apple Dock con-
nector from the Apple device with the release
tabs pressed in @) > page 155, fig. 134.
The media are started and operated through the
mobile device or the MMI, depending on the de-
vice being used > page 157.
Connecting multiple mobile devices: if a mobile
device (such as a smartphone) is connected at the
respective USB port on the Audi music interface,
then all devices can be used as a playback source.
AUX Input
— Connecting a mobile device to the AUX input:
Connect the cable G) to the AUX input © on
the Audi music interface and then connect it to
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the mobile device @) (for example, an MP3
player or a smartphone).
— Disconnecting a mobile device from the AUX
input: pull the cable G) out of the Audi music
interface.
— Operation: select and confirm the External au-
dio player source G) > page 157, fig. 136. The
media are started and operated through the
mobile device (@).

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.
(1) Note
— Remove the connector from the Audi music
interface carefully so it is not damaged.
— Use a USB extension cable to connect devi-
ces that have an integrated USB connector
(such as a USB stick) to prevent damage to
your USB device and the Audi music inter-
face.
— 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
— 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 or USB ex-
tension cable to connect mobile devices to
the Audi music interface that already have a
cable or that must be connected with a USB
adapter (= page 155). Using an additional
adapter or US extension cable may impair
functionality.
— You can purchase the AUX connector cable
from an authorized Audi dealer or at spe-
cialty stores.
— Audi recommends setting the volume of a
mobile device connected to the AUX inputto >

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approximately 70% of the maximum vol-
ume.
— Functionality is not guaranteed for mobile
devices that do not conform to the USB 2.0
specification.
— USB hubs are not supported.
— Some versions of the iPod such as the iPod
shuffle cannot be connected to the USB
adapter
for devices with Apple Dock connec-
tor. Connect these devices using a AUX con-
nector cable.
— Video playback through the Audi music in-
terface is only supported if the connected
device is recognized as a USB storage device
(for example a USB stick). Apple devices and
MTP devices (such as smartphones) are not
recognized as USB storage devices.
— iPod or iPhone malfunctions also affect the
operation of the MMI. Reset your iPod or
iPhone if this happens.
— For important information on operating
your iPod or iPhone, refer to the user guide
for the device. Audi recommends updating
the iPod or iPhone software to the latest
version.
— For more information about the Audi music
interface and supported devices, check the
Audi database for mobile devices at www.
audiusa.com/mp3 or contact an authorized
Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Fa-
cility.
Playing media
@ Jukebox
@—e an
©— SD card
@Q— Audi music interface
aa audio player
Fig. 136 Diagram: possible sources in the Media menu

Bluetooth audio player
~ Wi-Fi audio player
@— Online media
a
Fig. 137 Diagram: possible sources in the Media menu

You can start and operate various media through
the MMI control panel.
Requirement: a media source must contain au-
dio/video files > page 151.
> Press the [MEDIA] button. Press the left control
button until the sources overview is displayed.
> Select and confirm the desired source, or
> press the [MEDIA] button repeatedly until the
desired source is selected.


Depending on the vehicle equipment, the follow-
ing sources may be displayed in the Media menu:
Switch to radio: the Radio menu opens
=> page 146.
@ Jukebox ..................000. 151
@ DVD/€D drive esse 2 2 cscs es wees L5SiL
@ SDeardreader ................ 151
@ Audi music interface ........... 156
such as iPod, USB stick
© External audio player........... 156
such as an MP3 player connected to
the AUX input
© Bluetooth audio player ......... 153
@ Wi-Fiaudio player* ............ 153
Online media* and Internet radio* . 154
— Playing audio/video files: select a source in the
Media menu > category (such as artists > al-
bum > track).
— Moving one level up in the folder structure:
press the [BACK] button, or select and confirm
Folder up.


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