2020 AUDI R8 COUPE radio

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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
Tel@phoOne .; « «cscs ss ceed se cae tee 110
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
SOttiNG Sines 5 4 wey 2 e new t EeS + HEE & 128
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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PROSOtS's & o cecien ¥ scenes eo cise ow anit ow one 148
Additional settings...............00. 149
Troubleshooting sacs ss sews + ¢ wae 3 x ew 149
Media........................00 088 150
IMtRODUCEION: + « saree x = seme ¢ a ee ¢ soe 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

Instrument cluster

outside temperature is around 41 °F (+5 °C)
and that ice can increase the risk of accidents.


Fuel level
The display @ > page 10, fig. 3 only works when
the ignition is switched on. When the display has
reached the reserve mark, a red LED turns on and
the i indicator light turns on > page 19.
For
the tank capacity in your vehicle, refer to the
Technical Data > page 290.
@ Note
Never drive until the tank is completely emp-
ty. The irregular supply of fuel that results
from that can cause engine misfires. Uncom-
busted fuel will then enter the exhaust sys-
tem. This can cause overheating and damage
to the catalytic converter.
Multifunction steering
wheel

Fig. 5 Driver information system display

Fig. 6 Left side of multifunction steering wheel
Requirement: The ignition must be switched on.
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The driver information system contains multiple
tabs @ that display various information @).
The following tabs may be available, depending
on vehicle equipment:








First tab Vehicle functions
Second tab | Driver messages (this is only dis-
played if at least one indicator
light/message is being displayed)
=>page 16
Third tab Radio > page 146
Media > page 150
Fourth tab | Telephone > page 110
Fifth tab Navigation > page 131
Map > page 139
Sixth tab Sound®> page 167
Audi connect > page 124
Settings > page 167
@l|k2] button

Switching tabs: press the [<>] button repeatedly
until the desired tab is shown (for example, Ra-
dio).


@l[VIEW] button
Changing the view > page 13.

@®|s] button
Return to functions at higher levels.

© Band [c] control buttons
Open/close the selection menu or options menu
=> page 13.
@ Left thumbwheel
— Selecting a function in a menu/list: turn the
left thumbwheel to the desired function ina
menu or list (such as selecting a station, Lap
times*).
— Confirming a selection: press the left thumb-
wheel (for example, confirm the station).
— Zooming in or out on the map: when a map is
displayed, turn the left thumbwheel up/down
to zoom in/out on the map.

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Opening and closing

in the same frequency range (such as a cell
phone or radio equipment). Always check if
your vehicle is locked!
— For an explanation on conformity with the
FCC regulations in the United States and the
Industry Canada regulations, see
=> page 287.
Removing the mechanical key

B4S-0099



Fig. 12 Remote control master key: removing the mechani-
cal key
» Press the release button @ 9 fig. 12.
> Pull the mechanical key (2) out of the remote
control key.
Using the mechanical key, you can:
— Lock or unlock the glove compartment.
— Manually lock or unlock the vehicle > page 26.
— Mechanically lock the doors > page 26.
LED and batteries in the remote control key

B4S-0102



Fig. 13 Remote control key: removing the battery holder
LED on the remote control key
The LED @ indicates the remote control key func-
tion.
> If you press a button briefly, the LED blinks
once.
> If you press and hold a button (convenience
opening/closing), the LED blinks several times.
» If the LED does not blink, the remote control
key battery is drained. The BS indicator light
turns on and the message Remote control key:
replace key battery appears in the driver infor-
mation system. Replace the battery in the re-
mote control key.
Replacing the remote control key battery
> Remove the mechanical key > page 23.
> Press the release button (2) on the battery
holder and pull the battery holder out of the re-
mote control key in the direction of the arrow at
the same time.
> Insert the new battery with the “+” facing
down.
> Slide the battery holder carefully into the re-
mote control key.
> Insert the mechanical key.
(@) For the sake of the environment
Discharged batteries must be disposed of us-
ing
methods that will not harm the environ-
ment. Do not dispose of them in household
trash.
@ Tips
Replacement batteries for the remote control
key must meet the same specifications as the
original battery.
Unlocking and locking by remote control

B4S-0103


Fig. 14 Remote control key: button programming
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Multi Media Interface

Multi Media Interface
Traffic safety
information
Audi recommends performing certain Infotain-
ment system functions, such as entering a desti-
nation, only when the vehicle is stationary. Al-
ways be prepared to stop operating the Infotain-
ment system in the interest of your safety and
the safety of other road users.

Z\ WARNING
Only use the Infotainment system when road,
traffic, weather, and visibility conditions per-
mit and always in a way that allows you to
maintain complete control over your vehicle.
@) Tips
Certain functions are not available while driv-
ing.

Introduction

[RAH-8837,


Fig. 93 MMI control panel
The Multi Media Interface, or MMI for short,
combines various systems for communication,
navigation and entertainment in your Audi. You
can operate the MMI using the MMI control pan-
el, the multifunction steering wheel or the voice
recognition system.
MMI control panel overview
@ Control knob with joystick function . 94
@ MMI touch control pad .......... 95
@® Left control button ............. 94
@®
Right control button ............ 94
© Buttons for opening menus directly . 94

(B) [MENU] button socscc co escvon ov comers «5 94
@ [BACK] button ............0.0.. 94



MMI On/Off knob with
joystick function
Operating

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Fig. 94 MMI On/Off knob with joystick function
Switching the MMI on/off: the MMI can be
switched on/off manually.
— Switching on manually: press the On/Off knob
@ briefly > fig. 94, or press the [MENU] button
© © page 93, fig. 93 or one of the buttons
used to open a menu G) > page 93, fig. 93.


— Switching off manually: press and hold the
On/Off knob @ © fig. 94 until the MMI
switches off. If the MMI has been switched off
manually, it does not switch on again automati-
cally the next time the ignition is switched on.
Additional functions:
— Adjusting the volume: turn the On/Off knob @
> fig. 94.
— Muting: press the On/Off knob @ © fig. 94
briefly.
— Selecting the previous/next function (for ex-
ample, a radio station/track): press the On/Off
knob @ ® fig. 94 briefly toward the left KM or
right DDI.
— Fast forwarding/rewinding (for example
songs): press and hold the On/Off knob @)
=> fig. 94 toward the right PPI or left Kd.

ZA\ WARNING
To reduce the risk of an accident, adjust the
volume of the audio systems so that signals >

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Multi Media Interface
outside of the vehicle, such as police and fire Opening the main menu/menu
sirens, can be heard easily at all times.




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MMI operation
Selecting and confirming a function
Fig. 96 Diagram: main menu
Opening the main menu
> Press the [MENU] button © > page 93, fig. 93.


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The MMI menu (such as Radio) is displayed.
Then you can select and confirm a function us-
Baa ing the control knob. Cra
Opening a menu directly Pa
> Press the applicable button to directly open the
menus (S) > page 93, fig. 93 in the direction of
the desired menu (such as [RADIO]). Then you
can select and confirm a function using the
control knob.
Opening the selection menu/options menu
with the control buttons






Fig. 95 Operating the control knob
Selecting and confirming a function in a
menu/list
> Selecting a function: turn the control knob @)
to the desired function (such as selecting a fre-
quency).
> To confirm your selection: Press the control
knob @).
Returning to functions at higher levels
> Press the [BACK] button %) ° page 93, fig. 93.




Fig. 97 Control buttons on the MMI control panel
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Selection menu: through the selection menu,
you can open additional functions within a menu
item (such as Radio).
Requirement: the Selection menu symbol must
appear in the Infotainment system display.
Opening and closing a selection menu: Press the
left control button. Then you can select and con-
firm
a function using the control knob.
Options menu: using the options menu, you can
select and confirm context-dependent functions
as well as settings within a menu item (such as
Radio).

Requirement: the Options menu symbol [+] must
be displayed in the Infotainment system display.

Opening and closing the options menu: Press
the right control button. Then you can select and
confirm a function using the control knob.
Information about menu paths
This guide shows you at a glance the paths for
opening a desired menu and its settings and
functions.
Example of a path

RADIO > Select: button > left control button >
FM.

Following the path

> Press the [RADIO] button.
> Press the left control button.
> Turn the control knob to the FM menu item to
select it.
> Press the control knob to confirm the selected
FM menu item.
> The selected and confirmed function is execut-
ed. In this example, the FM frequency band is
set.


MMI touch
MMI touch control pad

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Fig. 98 Entering a navigation destination
You can enter data using handwriting recognition
on the MMI touch control pad.
The MMI touch control pad @) > page 93, fig. 93
is located on the control knob @) > page 93,
fig. 93.
Entering letters, numbers and symbols
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Fig. 99 Display when MMI touch is active
The MMI touch allows you to enter data on the
MMI touch control pad using handwriting recog-
nition.
Requirement: it must be possible to enter text or
numbers and the symbol (@) must appear in the
Infotainment system display.
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Selecting the input suggestion to complete
the entry
Requirement: a suggestion to complete the entry
@® must be displayed.
> MMI touch input: press the control knob.
> Speller input: push the control knob up.
Selecting an entry from the results list
> MMI touch input: turn the control knob to the
right. Select and confirm an entry from the list.
> Speller input: select and confirm [LIST] @
=> page 99, fig. 105, or
» Push the control knob down. Select and con-
firm an entry from the list.


Menus and symbols

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Additional station information
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Radio settings

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Fig. 107 Diagram: menus and symbols




Symbol/Description Explanation
@ Selected text Selected function
@ TMC TMC/online traffic information reception > page 142
Network coverage for the active data connection > page 128
2G: GSM network
3G: UMTS network
® 2G/3G/LTE* LTE*: LTE network
When a data connection is established, the symbol for an active da-
ta connection appears in the status line on the Infotainment system
display > page 128

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Data connection signal
strength bars*
Signal strength for the active data connection, or
PIN: Enter PIN (SIM)
PUK: Enter PUK
SIM: Inserting a SIM card > page 125

Jukebox importing proc-


® ess Importing audio/video files to the Jukebox > page 152
© Repeat track The track currently playing is repeated > page 160
All files on the playlist are played in random order > page 160,
huff
@ shuffle Shuffle
Knob Setting for the selected function by turning the control knob
© Arrow Access information by pressing the control knob

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Voice recognition system

BAR COMMANDS
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* Telephone + Favorites a)
+ Audi connect * Call (XY) SDS
* Navigation + Enter number
* Directory * Redial
* Radio * Read new text message
+ Media + Navigate to (XY)
* Sound + Enter address/destination
* Help + Online destinations
+ Help Speech dialog system * Cancel route guidance
* Help Telephone * Map
* Help Audi connect + Line (XY)
* Help Navigation * Next page / previous page
* Help Map * Cancel
* Help Radio * No, I meant (XY)
* Help Media * Correction
TELEPHONE: a
+ Enter number Call list a.
+ Delete number / correction Redial sie

+ Directory Call mailbox
* Call (XY) Enter PIN / delete PIN
* business / private / land line / mobile Telephone favorites
NAVIGATION i
+ Navigate to (XY) + Exclude next route section / Exclude
«Business address / Private address next street
+ Start / cancel route guidance * Route list
+ Directory * Calculate alternative routes
+ Last destinations * Online destinations
+ Navigation favorites * Special destination
+ Drive home
- Enter address
+ Enter country / town / street / state
+ Exclude route / Exclude route for (XY) km /m
MAP.
* Map
* Day map / Night map
* 2D driving position map / 2D north position map / 3D map / Destination map / Overview map

AUDI CONNECT
* Audi connect * Flight information / Train information
* Travel information / Parking information + City events
* Fuel prices * Online news
* Weather + Twitter
+ Radio presets « Jukebox rs}
+ Last stations * CD/DVD MEDIA
*FM + SDcard1/SDcard2
*FM/AM/ SIRIUS XM « Audi music interface / iPod / USB / Bluetooth /
+ Station (XY) / Frequency (XY) Wi-Fi / Medium (XY)
* Traffic announcement on / off * Media favorites / Artists / Albums / Genres /
Tracks / Playlists / Videos
* Folder up
* Random playback on / off

Fig. 108 Command overview
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