Telephone
— The mobile device may become hot during
wireless charging. Pay attention to the tem-
perature of your mobile device and be care-
ful when removing it from the Audi phone
box.
—An alternating magnetic field is used for
wireless charging. Maintain a minimum dis-
tance of approximately 2.4 in (6 cm) to the
Audi phone box charging plate. The thresh-
olds for prolonged exposure at this distance
comply with ICNIRP1998. Therefore, inter-
actions such as irritation of sensory organs,
malfunctions of active implants (such as
pacemakers, infusion pumps, or neurosti-
mulators) or effects on passive implants
(such as prosthetic limbs) is highly unlikely.
If you have an implant, consult a medical
specialist if you have any questions.
@) Note
Applicable to U.S.A.
Operation of the Audi phone box is subject to
the following requirements of the Federal
Communications Commission:
— This is a CONSUMER device.
— BEFORE USE, you MUST REGISTER THIS DE-
VICE with your wireless provider and have
your provider’s consent. Most wireless pro-
viders consent to the use of signal boosters.
Some providers may not consent to the use
of this device on their network. If you are
unsure, contact your service provider.
— You MUST operate this device with approved
antennas and cables as specified by the
manufacturer. Antennas MUST be installed
at least 20 cm (8 inches) from any person.
— You MUST cease operating this device im-
mediately if requested by the FCC or a li-
censed wireless service provider.
— WARNING: E911 location information may
not be provided or may be inaccurate for
calls served by using this device.
@) Note
Applicable to Canada
In Canada, operation of a Zone Enhancer,
such as an Audi Phone Box, is subject to the
following requirements of the Innovation,
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Science and Economic Development Canada
(ISED):
—This is a CONSUMER device.
— BEFORE USE, you MUST meet all require-
ments set out in CPC-2-1-05.
— You MUST operate this device with approved
antennas and cables as specified by the
manufacturer. Antennas MUST NOT be in-
stalled within 20 cm of any person.
— You MUST cease operating this device im-
mediately if requested by ISED or a licensed
wireless service provider.
— WARNING: £911 location information may
not be provided or may be inaccurate for
calls served by using this device.
G) Tips
— Placing the mobile device in a bag or protec-
tive sleeve inside the Audi phone box can in-
terfere with the connection to the external
antenna”.
— Metallic objects in the Audi phone box block
the wireless charging of your mobile device
and calls made using the exterior antenna”*.
—The charging time and temperature will vary
depending on the mobile device being used.
— Your mobile device can only be charged in
the Audi phone box when the ignition is
switched on.
— To reduce the risk of malfunctions, make
sure the mobile device is positioned correct-
ly in the Audi phone box.
—The maximum charging output is 5 W.
— Strong transmission quality* cannot be
guaranteed if more than one mobile device
is in the box.
— Only one mobile device at a time can be
charged wirelessly in the Audi phone box.
— Audi recommends using Audi Genuine Ac-
cessories. Audi has verified their reliability,
safety, and suitability.
— You can purchase a USB adapter from an au-
thorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility, or at specialty stores.
— If you place your remote control key togeth-
er with your mobile device in the Audi phone
box, it may cause your mobile device to stop
charging if wireless charging is active.
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Safety belt microphone
Applies to: vehicles with safety belt microphone
phone is on the side of the safety belt that is fac-
ing outward > fig. 135.
The safety belt microphone is positioned in the
ideal Location to provide the best hands-free call
quality regardless of body size and seat position.
If you unbuckle the driver's safety belt, the sys-
tem switches from the safety belt microphone to
the roof microphone.
G Tips
— If you deactivate the front passenger's air-
bag, the front passenger's safety belt micro-
phone will be deactivated regardless of
whether the front passenger's safety belt is
buckled or not.
—A dirty microphone opening can affect
hands-free call quality. If this happens,
clean the safety belt microphone using a
brush.
The safety belt microphone activates when you
buckle the safety belt. Make sure that the micro-
Troubleshooting
Applies to: vehicles with telephone
Problem Solution
Pairing the mobile device to the
MMI failed.
Make sure the requirements for connecting a cell phone have been
met > page 129, or
make sure you did not accidentally decline the PIN for establish-
ing a connection on your cell phone. If necessary, repeat the pair-
ing process > page 129.
After pairing, not all contacts or
no contacts have been loaded into
the MMI.
Avoid using special characters in names.
Avoid using contact groups on your mobile device.
Certain telephone functions are
grayed out or not available.
The telephone functions depend on the mobile device service pro-
vider and the mobile device you are using.
Some telephone functions may
be switched off or not available,
even though the mobile device is
supported.
Check if the Bluetooth settings on your cell phone are limited or
individual Bluetooth settings are deactivated. This may be the
case with business cell phones.
Applies to: vehicles with Audi
phone box: Wireless charging of
your mobile device is not working
or has been interrupted.
Applies to: vehicles with Audi phone box Check if your mobile de-
vice is Qi-capable.
Check if your cell phone is centered on the phone symbol in the
Audi phone box = page 131 and make sure there are no other ob-
jects
in the Audi phone box.
Do not place your remote control key in the Audi phone box with
your cell phone.
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Audi connect
> Then select and confirm Network search. The
devices that are found are shown in the
Infotainment system display.
> Select and confirm your personal Wi-Fi hotspot
from the list.
> Enter the password that your mobile device
provides, if necessary.
> Select and confirm OK.
Z\ WARNING
Always follow the information found in > A\
in General information on page 142.
@) Note
Always follow the information found in >@® in
General information on page 142.
@) Tips
— Your cell phone service provider can deter-
mine which functions are supported by your
mobile device.
— Your cell phone data package determines if
other devices will be able to use the person-
al Wi-Fi hotspot.
— Audi recommends protecting your mobile
wireless network with a password to prevent
unauthorized access.
— For an explanation on conformity with the
FCC regulations in the United States and the
Industry Canada regulations, see
=> page 260.
Using a Wi-Fi hotspot
Applies to: vehicles with Wi-Fi hotspot
You can connect up to eight Wi-Fi devices (such
as smartphones) with the MMI Wi-Fi hotspot. If
the MMI is connected to the Internet
= page 142, the connected Wi-Fi devices can also
use the MMI’s Internet connection.
Requirement: The ignition must be switched on.
> Select: [MENU] button > Telephone > right con-
trol button > Wi-Fi settings > Wi-Fi. Switch on
the Wi-Fi hotspot.
> Select: [MENU] button > Telephone > right con-
trol button > Wi-Fi settings > Network key. The
access data for the Wi-Fi hotspot is displayed.
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Switch on the visibility of the Wi-Fi hotspot if
necessary.
> Switch the Wi-Fi function on in your mobile de-
vice and connect it to the MMI Wi-Fi hotspot
using the authentication data that is shown.
> Follow any additional system prompts on your
Wi-Fi device if necessary.
Your device is successfully connected with the
MMI's Wi-Fi hotspot.
ZA WARNING
Always follow the information found in > AV
in General information on page 142.
@) Note
Always follow the information found in >@ in
General information on page 142.
(i) Tips
For an explanation on conformity with the
FCC regulations in the United States and the
Industry Canada regulations, see > page 260.
Audi connect
Infotainment services
Configuration
Applies to: vehicles with Audi connect Infotainment
Requirement: your vehicle must be connected to
the Internet > page 142.
Some Audi connect Infotainment services must
be configured through your personal myAudi ac-
count at my.audi.com before using them for the
first time.
> Register at my.audi.com.
> Add your vehicle to your myAudi account.
> Select: [MENU] button > Audi connect > right
control button > Log in.
> Log in to myAudi in the vehicle using your e-
mail address and password.
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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.
ZA\ WARNING
Always follow the information found in > AV
in General information on page 142.
@) Note
Always follow the information found in >@ in
General information on page 142.
@ Tips
For more information on roaming charges,
contact your cell phone service provider.
Maes
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.
Troubleshooting
Applies to: vehicles with Audi connect Infotainment
The information that follows lists some trouble-
shooting options. They depend on the equip-
ment.
— Access point (SSID): name of the Wi-Fi hot-
spot.
— Password: a random password was set at the
factory in the MMI. 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 143.
ZX WARNING
Always follow the information found in > A\
in General information on page 142.
@) Note
Always follow the information found in >@ in
General information on page 142.
@ 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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Data privacy
Transmitted information
Privacy settings
Applies to: vehicles with Audi connect
> Select: [MENU] button > Audi connect > right
control button > Privacy.
Requirement: the ignition must be switched on.
Location, vehicle, and personal data are transmit-
ted when using Audi connect services.
Allowing sending of data
— Select and confirm Activate data connection.
The data module for the use of all Audi connect
services will be active.
Restricting sending of data
— Select and confirm Activate privacy. The data
connection is limited or deactivated depending
on the equipment. The majority of Audi connect
services will not be available.
The following interfaces are not affected by this
setting: Bluetooth, Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE),
Wi-Fi connection, Audi smartphone interface
(ASI), Near Field Communication (NFC), charging
communication (high-voltage system), Electronic
Toll Collect (ETC), On-Board Diagnostic System
(OBD), if equipped.
@) Note
You are responsible for all precautions taken
for data protection, anti-virus protection, and
protection against loss of data on mobile de-
vices that are used to access the Internet
through the Wi-Fi hotspot.
G) Tips
If the transmission of data is limited, data
will still be transmitted to verify subscrip-
tions.
Applies to: vehicles with Audi connect Infotainment
AUDI AG collects, uses, stores and shares your
personal information, such as contact data, vehi-
cle data, usage data, driving data and precise ge-
olocation, in order to provide you with the prod-
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ucts and services you have purchased or request-
ed, and for a number of other purposes, for ex-
ample, to track quality issues, to performance
and safety, to meet our internal compliance or le-
gal requirements and to market to customers
and potential customers. For a more complete
list of the data we collect, how we use it and with
whom we share it, please visit your Audi nation-
al/sales region website at www.audi.com.
The collection, use and sharing may vary depend-
ing on your model and model year, your subscrip-
tion status, or the service offering. For example,
collection, use and sharing may vary between
Audi connect services, if you have designated a
key user, or if you are driving a model equipped
with persistent data logging. Please review the
complete Privacy Statement to understand our
data handling practices with respect to a particu-
lar service.
You can find additional information about our da-
ta privacy practices in your MMI.
> Select: [MENU] button > Audi connect > right
control button > About Audi connect.
Information about our privacy practices in con-
junction with the mobile Audi connect applica-
tion can be found in the Application’s Privacy
Statement.
For additional information about the privacy
practices relating to Audi connect, myAudi, or
other websites, applications or online services as
well as your obligations with respect to using
these services, and for additional information re-
garding Audi connect terms and conditions,
please visit your Audi national/sales region web-
site at www.audi.com.
Accessories and technical changes
or write to:
Administrator NHTSA
1200 New Jersey Ave.,
S.E. West Building
Washington, DC
20590.
You can also obtain other infor-
mation about motor vehicle safe-
ty from http://www.safercar.gov.
Applicable to Canada
If you live in Canada and you be-
lieve that your vehicle has a de-
fect that could cause a crash, in-
jury or death, you should immedi-
ately inform Transport Canada,
Defect Investigations and Recalls.
You should also notify Audi Cana-
da.
Canadian customers who wish to
report a safety-related defect to
Transport Canada, Defect Investi-
gations and Recalls, may either
call Transport Canada toll-free at:
Tel.: 1-800-333-0510 or
Tel.: 1-819-994-3328 (Ottawa re-
gion and from other countries)
TTY for hearing impaired:
1-888-675-6863
or contact Transport Canada by
mail at:
260
Transport Canada
Motor Vehicle Safety Investiga-
tions Laboratory
80 Noel Street
Gatineau, QC
J8Z OA1
For additional road safety infor-
mation, please visit the Road
Safety website at:
English:
http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/
motorvehiclesafety/menu.htm
French:
http://www.tc.gc.ca/fra/
securiteautomobile/menu.htm
Declaration of
compliance for telecom-
munications equipment
and electronic systems
The manufacturer is not liable for radio malfunc-
tions that are caused by unauthorized changes to
the equipment.
Equipment
The following equipment complies with FCC sec-
tion 15 and RSS-Gen:
— Audi side assist*
— Remote control key
— Cell phone package*
— Garage door opener (HomeLink)*
— Tire pressure monitoring system*
— WLAN hotspot*
FCC Part 15.19
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any >
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Band
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Charging ........ 6.0. c cece cece eens 210
WinterOperation s ava: « x sews « 2 eews 2 ewe 209
Better route (navigation)................ 163
Blower... 2.2... cece cece ee eee eee eee 70
Bluetooth
Audio playét occ <2 seus 3 e ees ge een ees 173
Connecting acellphone............... 129
Settings........... 00.02 ee eee eee 192
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Boost pressure indicator................. 15
Brake fluid
Checking the brake fluid level........... 208
BrakeStass oo ssc: a 3 aise so coc 6 comees 3 eee 107
Brake assist... 2.0... 0. eee eee ee eee 105
Brake assist systeM.............0--005 105
Brake fllid....... ee eee eee eee 208
Electromechanical parking brake......... 77
Emergency braking function............. 77
New brake pads cass cee es omen ao cee 107
Break-in security feature..............0.. 24
Breaking in
New brake pads................-.00-- 107
Newtires......... 0.00.00. cece eee eee 220
Browser
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Buttons
Control.panel (MMI) ws « sews ss wows so 4 111,
Cc
Cable (USB adapter/AUX connector cable).. 176
California Proposition 65 Warning........ 201
Battery specific:. = 2 csevs se sewn 2s wewe 2 os 209
Calllist vous: » x sagem 5 2 que og AWE Ye ee 133
Cal
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Capacities
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Washer fluid reservoir............00005 263
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Catalytic‘converter « cess 2 wees 2 2 wewe es wes 199
CD drive (media drives) ...........0..006 172
Cell phone
Playing music.............. 0c eee eee 173
also refer to Telephone................ 129
Cell phone compartment
refer to Audi phone box............... 131
Centerartiirests: « 2 wes s 2 ewes 2 o oe ¢ » ees 47
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AULO LOK « ccinss 2 o seen 2 sens 2 o eerie 2 wees 18
Convenience key.......... 0.00 eee eee 21
Convenience opening and closing......... 27
Mechanically unlocking and locking....... 23
Remote control key.............--000-5 21
Setting... 6.6... e cece 23
Central locking switch.................-. 22
Ceramic brakes. 1.1... . cee eee ee eee ee 107
Gentifications s « sucscm oo snawere wo mene so oma 5 260
Changing light bulbs................... 254
Charging
refer to Power sourceS...... 0.0.00 0 eee 63
Charging the battery (mobile devices). 131, 176
Child -safety‘seats:. . nw 6c eve ae eee ee eee 58
Securing to the top tether anchor........ 62
Securing with a safety belt.............. 60
Securing with LATCH .........0ceeeeveee 60
ClaSSIOVIEW is ¢ » nawin = 2 news + awn ws Wane 8 & 13
GLEAMING sows « « sew 5 2 Rou: ae ee ee wR 235
Cleaning Alcantara.............-.00005. 238
Cleaning artificial leather............... 238
Cleaning carbon components........ 237, 238
Cleaning controls.................2.00. 238
Cleaning decorative parts andtrim........ 237
Cleaning exhaust tail pipes.............. 236
Cleaning plastic parts.................. 238
Cleaning taiblights's s ces x s may ao ewe oo: 236
Cleaning textiles = cars + & exes s = aces s ¢ ees 238
Cleaning the wind deflector............. 237
Climate control system (automatic)........ 70
Drive SQlCCEcsis x says 5 2 ones x 2 owes 3 2 gare 96
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HOOd ... eee eee eee 201
Luggage compartment lid............... 24
WINKOWS!. 2 cscs: 2 iorsm ou aamewe oo eee a 288 26
Cockpit (OVERVIEW): « sss 2 seme 2 gems = ee 6
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Commands (voice recognition system) ..... 123
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Compass inthe Mitr: ¢ cess se cams st ews § 43
Compliance........ 6.0... c cece eee ee eee 260
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CONNECE. ee eee ee 142
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Infotainment services............00005 144
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Connections
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Connection settingS............... 0. ee 190
Consumer information.................. 257
Consumption
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COMPACTS seisse sc a aac aw esauius a x auoRTNE © a AnaKiK® 138
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Storingias:destinationien « wivsuis « wevem ao ow 155
Gontrol bUttONS wie 2 wee 2 wes oe ewe 2 oon 13
Control buttons (operating the MMI)...... 112
Control knob with joystick function........ 116
Convenience key..........0--0 eee eee eee 19
Indicatorlight » meu < » mews 2 ewooy 5 won a 5 76
Unlocking and locking...............005 21
Convenience opening and closing
Setting. ........ 0.00... 27
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EGOlING MOE: « x sass 5 & mens Fa ee xe 70
Cooling system
Adding coolants ese. = enve se seen ye oes 207
Checking the coolant level............. 207
Coolant........ 20... c ee eee eee eee eee 206
Coolant
temperature indicator........... 10
Crank (power top emergency operation)..... 34
Crosshairs... 0.2.0... 00. c cece eee eee ee 151
Cruise control system .............22-008- 87
Cup holders. ... 2... cc cece eee eee ee eee 63
Current fuel consumption................ 15
266
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Data Privacy............... 0.00.0 0.00. 256
Date... . cece eee cee 189
Date display.............. 0... e eee eee 189
Daytime running light................00. 36
Declaration of compliance............... 260
Defrosting (Windows) ........0 000s seen uues ZL
DEF (instrument cluster) . « cen. se eee cs eas 10
Deluxe automatic climate control
refer to Climate control system (automatic) . 70
Determining correct load limit........... 227
Digital COMPASS « xa se esau 2 eases a Rew as 43
Digital Rights Management.............. 170
Dimensions ............ 000 cece eee eee 262
Dimming the rearview mirror............. 40
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Display
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Doors
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Driver information system................ 12
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Driving through water.............ee eee 74
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Driving tracks. sxcos 2 ¢ awn 2 2 seen ooo eis © 2 oe 79
Dust filter
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DVD drive (media drives)................ 171
Dynamic volume
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