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Stowing and using
Power sources
When the ignition is switched on, you may be
able to use multiple power sources for external
devices, depending on the vehicle equipment.
12 volt sockets
You can connect electrical accessories to the 12
volt sockets. The power usage must not exceed
120 watts.
The 12 volt sockets are labeled with the 12V
symbol. They are located in the front center con-
sole and on the side trim panel in the luggage
compartment”.
USB ports
Applies to: vehicles with USB port
You can charge mobile devices using the USB
ports. The USB ports are labeled with the «<> or
(4 symbol or CHARGE ONLY.
ZA WARNING
—To reduce the risk of fatal injury, store all
connected devices securely when driving so
that they do not move around inside the ve-
hicle when braking or in the event of an acci-
dent.
— Incorrect usage can lead to serious injuries
or burns. To reduce the risk of injuries, never
leave children unattended in the vehicle
with the vehicle key.
@) Note
— Read the operating manuals for the con-
nected devices.
—To reduce the risk of damage to the vehicle
electrical system, never attempt to charge
the vehicle battery by connecting accesso-
ries that provide power to the power sour-
ces.
— Do not connect any device whose network
class (voltage) does not match the network
class designed for the socket.
— Disconnect the connectors from the power
sources carefully to reduce the risk of dam-
aging them.
Storage
Cup holders
Applies to: vehicles with cup holders
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Fig. 67 Center armrest folded up: cup holder
> To use the cup holder under the center armrest,
fold it upward > page 47.
> Fold the plastic bracket toward the rear, if nec-
essary > fig. 67.
Z\ WARNING
Spilled hot liquid can increase the risk of acci-
dents and injuries.
— Never drive with containers that contain hot
liquid such as coffee or tea. The hot liquid
could spill and cause burns during a colli-
sion, sudden braking or other vehicle move-
ment. Spilled hot liquid can also increase
the risk of accidents and injuries.
— Only use soft containers in the cup holders.
Hard cups and glasses can increase the risk
of injury during a collision.
— Never use the cup holder or the adapter as
an ashtray because this is a fire hazard.
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Telephone
there are too many entries, contacts with
different first letters may be missing in the
MMI.
— The contacts in the local MMI memory are
always visible and can be accessed by other
users.
acted ae Tesla elt)
Applies to: vehicles with telephone
> Select: [MENU] button > Telephone > left con-
trol button > Directory.
> To limit the search, enter the initials of the con-
tact being searched with each initial separated
by a space. Enter additional letters if necessary.
> Select and confirm a contact from the directory.
The phone numbers for the selected contact are
displayed.
> To make the call, select and confirm a phone
number.
@) Tips
— You can scroll through long lists quickly by
turning the control knob quickly. The scroll-
ing speed depends on the number of list en-
tries.
— Additional information on free text searches
can be found under > page 119.
Showing contact details*
Applies to: vehicles with telephone
> Select: [MENU] button > Telephone > left con-
trol button.
> Select and confirm Directory > a contact from
the directory.
> Select: right control button > Show contact de-
tails.
— Calling: select and confirm the desired tele-
phone number.
— Adding a navigation destination: to start navi-
gation*, select and confirm the desired ad-
dress. Select and confirm Start route guidance.
Press the right control button to open additional
options
for the contact details.
— Read out contact: the MMI automatically cre-
ates a name tag that can be read aloud for each
entry in the directory.
— Store as favorite: See > page 135.
— Send text message”: You can send a text mes-
sage to the selected contact > page 136.
— Delete contact: the selected contact can be de-
leted.
G) Tips
— Contacts edited in the MMI directory cannot
be automatically updated in the connected
cell phone. Audi recommends editing cell
phone contacts directly in the cell phone.
— Only the contacts in the local MMI memory
can be edited or deleted.
Importing and exporting contacts
Applies to: vehicles with telephone
Contacts in vCard format (.vcf) can be imported
into the directory or exported.
Requirement: an SD card must be in the SD card
reader > page 171 or a USB storage device must
be connected to the Audi music interface*
=> page 176.
> Select: [MENU] button > Telephone > left con-
trol button > Directory.
> Select: right control button > Contact settings.
> Importing contacts from a storage device: Se-
lect and confirm: Import contacts > SD card
1/SD card 2 or USB device 1/USB device 2 >
the desired contacts > Start import.
> Exporting contacts to a storage device: Select
and confirm: Export contacts > SD card 1/SD
card 2 or USB device 1/USB device 2 > the de-
sired contacts > Start export.
> Selecting all contacts at once for import or ex-
port: Select and confirm: Import contacts/Ex-
port contacts > SD card 1/SD card 2 or USB de-
vice 1/USB device 2 > All > Start import/Start
export.
() Note
Read the information about Audi connect, and
be sure to note the connectivity costs section
= page 142.
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Media
Media
Introduction
There are various media drives and connections
available in the MMI. You can play, for example,
audio/video files from the Jukebox* or connect
your mobile device to the Audi music interface*
and operate it through the MMI.
Notes
Media and format restrictions: the MMI (includ-
ing the SD card reader and the USB storage de-
vice connection*) was tested with a variety of
products and media available in the market.
However, there may be cases where individual de-
vices or media and audio/video” files may not be
recognized, may play only with restrictions or
may not play at all.
Digital Rights Management: please note that
the audio/video files are subject to copyright pro-
tection.
The media drives do not play files that are pro-
tected by DRM and that are identified with the
symbol fi.
Data security: never store important data on SD
cards, the Jukebox*, CDs/DVDs or mobile devices.
Audi AG is not responsible for damaged or lost
files and media.
Loading times: the more files/folders/playlists
that are on a storage medium, the longer it will
take to load the audio/video* files. Audi recom-
mends using storage media that only contain au-
dio/video files*. To decrease the time it takes to
load audio/video files*, create subfolders (for ex-
ample, for the artist or album). The loading time
will also increase when importing files.
Additional information: when playing, audio
files are automatically displayed with any addi-
tional information that is stored (such as the ar-
tist, track and album cover). If this information is
not available on the storage medium, the MMI
will check the Gracenote metadata database.
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However, in some cases, the additional informa-
tion may not be displayed.
Restricted functionality: reset the Media set-
tings to the factory default settings if functional-
ity is restricted > page 190.
If functionality is restricted, reset the Jukebox* to
the factory default settings > page 190.
For information about the properties of support-
ed media and file formats, see > page 183.
@) Note
Always follow the information found in >@ in
General information on page 142.
CD/DVD operation
CD/DVD and format restrictions: the functionali-
ty of individual storage media may be limited due
to the variety of blank CDs/DVDs available and
the various capacities. Audio CDs or video DVDs
with copy protection, CDs/DVDs that do not con-
form to the standard, and multisession CDs may
have limited playback or may not play at all. Audi
recommends finalizing the recording process
when creating multisession CDs. Multisession
DVDs are not supported.
Using CDs/DVDs, the CD drive or the DVD drive:
to ensure correct, high-quality playback and to
prevent damage to the drive or disc reading er-
rors, always store CDs/DVDs in a protective
sleeve and do not expose them to direct sunlight.
Do not use:
— Damaged, dirty or scratched CDs/DVDs
— Single CDs/DVDs with 3 in (8 cm) diameter
— CD/DVDs that are not round
— CDs/DVDs with labels
— Protective rings
— Cleaning CDs
Thermal protection switch: CD/DVD playback
may be temporarily unavailable if outside tem-
peratures
are extremely hot or cold. A thermal
protection switch is installed to protect the
CD/DVD and the laser.
Laser devices: laser devices are divided into safe-
ty classes 1 to 4 in accordance with DIN IEC 76 >
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Fig. 152 Glove compartment: CD drive
— Loading a CD: the CD is pulled in automatically.
Slide the CD straight into the slot @) with the
label facing up.
— Automatic playback: playback will start auto-
matically if the inserted CD contains supported
audio files > page 184, CD drive.
— Ejecting a CD: press the button @.
The CD is pulled in again automatically if it is not
removed from the slot within ten seconds of
ejecting it.
The CD drive is accessed and operated through
the MMI & page 178, Playing media.
@) Note
— Never force a CD into the drive. The CD is
pulled in automatically.
— Do not insert CDs with labels into the drive.
Labels can come loose from the CD and
damage the drive.
@) Tips
CD playback cannot be guaranteed with audio
files that have a high data rate.
Applies to: vehicles with Jukebox
After you have filled the Jukebox with music
and/or videos, for example from your SD card,
you can play these files directly from the Jukebox.
The Jukebox memory capacity is approximately
10 GB.
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> Press the [MEDIA] button. Press the left control
button until the sources overview > page 178 is
displayed. Select and confirm Jukebox.
Adding files to the Jukebox
— Press the [MEDIA] button. Press the left control
button until the sources overview > page 178 is
displayed. Select one of the following sources
to copy to the Jukebox: SD card, CD-ROM, DVD-
ROM*, USB storage device*.
Requirement: the media center (for example,
tracks, albums) must be open.
— Selecting an entry: select an entry from the
media center. Select: right control button >
Copy to jukebox > This entry or Entire list.
Requirement: the playlist must be open. See
=> page 180.
— Selecting a track: select the track that is cur-
rently playing. Select: right control button >
Copy to jukebox > This track or Entire album or
This artist.
Requirement: a video file must be playing.
— Select: right control button > Copy to jukebox.
The copying process begins. The status of the
copying process is shown in the MMI.
— Hiding the importing process: select and con-
firm
Continue copying in background. The im-
porting process is hidden.
— Canceling the importing process: select and
confirm Cancel copying, or remove the source
that is currently being imported. Files already
copied remain.
Requirement: the copying process must be active
in the background.
— Showing the copying process: select: right
control button > Copying in progress.
When importing, the audio files are automatical-
ly sorted into the media center categories based
on the stored additional information > page 179.
The copied video files are stored in the media
center under the Videos category.
Always follow the information found in >@ in
General information on page 142.
@ 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 142, 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
USB adapter for Audi music interface or
USB charging port
Fig. 153 Audi Genuine Accessories: USB adapter
{RAH-9203}
Depending on the vehicle equipment, you can
connect your mobile devices (such as a smart-
phone or MP3 player) to the Audi music interface
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or a USB charging port using a special USB adapt-
er.
@ 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.
@) Note
Handle the USB adapter carefully. Do not al-
low it to be pinched.
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Applies to: vehicles with Audi music interface
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Fig. 154 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 (2), the battery will automatically
charge.
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— 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 176, fig. 153.
The media are started and operated through the
mobile device or the MMI, depending on the de-
vice being used > page 178.
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
the mobile device @) (for example, an MP3
player or a smartphone).
— Disconnecting a mobile device from the AUX
input: pull the cable @) out of the Audi music
interface.
— Operation: select and confirm the External au-
dio player source ©) > page 178, fig. 155. 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.
@) 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
extremely high or low temperatures.
G) Tips
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—When you switch the ignition off, the USB
ports are still supplied with power until t!
energy management intervenes.
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— Do not use an additional adapter or USB ex-
tension cable to connect mobile devices to
the Audi music interface that already hav
cable or that must be connected with a U
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adapter (= page 176). Using an additional
adapter or US extension cable may impair
functionality.
— You can purchase the AUX connector cabl ec
from an authorized Audi dealer or at spe-
cialty stores.
— Audi recommends setting the volume of a
mobile device connected to the AUX input to
approximately 70% of the maximum vol-
ume.
— Functionality is not guaranteed for mobil
devices that do not conform to the USB 2
specification.
— USB hubs are not supported.
— Some versions of the iPod such as the iPo
shuffle cannot be connected to the USB
adapter for devices with Apple Dock conn
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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 dev ice
(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 updatin
the iPod or iPhone software to the latest
version.
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— For more information about the Audi music
interface and supported devices, check the
Audi database for mobile devices at www
audi.com/mp3 or contact an authorized
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Playlists
Videos
Fig. 158 Infotainment system: USB flash drive categories
Various categories for selecting audio/video files
are available in the media center.
> Press the [MEDIA] button. Press the left control
button until the sources overview is displayed.
Select and confirm the desired source.
@ Active source
The active source is highlighted. The active
source symbol (2) may change depending on the
connected device, the online media service*, or
Internet radio*. The device name may be dis-
played (for example: myPhone). As an example, a
USB stick is shown > fig. 157 connected to the
Audi music interface*.
Depending on the active source, you can select
audio/video files* from the following categories
and add them to the playlist:
@ Favorites
The Favorites category appears if at least one en-
try is stored in the favorites list. See > page 180.
@ Artists
All available artists are displayed. Select and con-
firm an artist, an album and then a track.
@ Albums
All available albums are displayed. Select and
confirm an album and then a track.
© Genres
All available genres are displayed. Select and con-
firm
a genre (such as Pop), an artist, an album
and then a song.
© Tracks
All available tracks are displayed. Select and con-
firm
a track.
@ Folders
The folder structure or track/chapter list is dis-
played. Select a folder, if necessary. Select and
confirm a track.
Playlists
All available playlists from the source and the
smart playlists are displayed. Select and confirm
a playlist and then a track.
Smart playlists:
— Last played tracks: the last tracks played in the
selected source are displayed.
— Most played: the most played tracks in the se-
lected source are displayed.
— 5 stars to 1 star: tracks from the selected
source are displayed according to their rating.
— Unrated: all files from the selected source
without rating information (for example, in the
ID3 tag) are displayed.
© Videos*
All available video files are displayed. Select and
confirm a video file.
(i) Tips
— Only the categories supported by the medi-
um are available. For example, CD/DVD-
ROM tracks cannot be selected with catego-
ries such as Artists, Albums or Genres.
With an iPod (source: Audi music interface
=> page 176), the Podcasts, Audio books
and Composers categories are also availa-
ble.
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Media
Information — The protection levels for the Parental con-
trol are based on the US standards from the
Motion Picture Association of America
(MPAA). Note that the age levels for video
DVDs in European countries may differ.
— Password entry for Parental control will be
Aspect ra-
tio
4:3 The image is set to the 4:3 picture
format. Black bars are shown on
the sides of the Infotainment sys-
tem display.
16:9 The image is set to the 16:9 picture
format. Black bars are shown in the
upper and lower edges of the Info-
tainment system display.
locked for approximately one minute if you
enter the incorrect password three times in
a row. The password can only be reset by an
authorized Audi dealer.
G) Tips
— Not all video DVDs have parental control.
Supported media and file formats
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The following audio/video files are supported by
the DVD drive, the Jukebox*, the SD card reader
and the connection for USB storage devices:
Audio files Video files*
Supported SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC memory cards: with a capacity up to 128 GB
media DVD drive: audio CDs (up to 80 min.) with CD text (artist, album, song)*, CD-ROMs with
a capacity up to 700 MB; DVD+R/RW; DVD video; DVD audio with audio tracks that are
compatible with a DVD video player
Audi music interface: mobile devices > page 176 such as iPods and MTP players, USB
storage devices in “USB Device Subclass 1 and 6” that conform to USB 2.0: USB sticks,
USB MP3 players (Plug-and-Play capable), external USB flash drives and hard drives
File system Memory cards: exFAT, FAT, FAT32, NTFS
USB storage devices: FAT, FAT32, NTFS
USB storage device partitions: 2 per USB connection
CD/DVD file systems: ISO9660, Joliet, UDF
Metadata Album cover: GIF, JPG, PNG with max.
800x800 px. The album cover from the
medium or from Gracenote is displayed,
depending on availability.
Format MPEG Windows | MPEG FLAC MPEG MPEG4 | Windows Media Vid-
1/2 Media 2/4 1/2 AVC e09
Layer-3 |Audio 9 (H.264)
and 10
File exten- | .mp3 .wma -m4a flac -mpg -mp4 .wmv
sion -m4b; -mpeg -mA4v; .asf
aac -Mov;
.avi
Playlists -M3U; .PLS; .WPL; .M3U8; .ASX
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