2021 AUDI A4 navigation update

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Table of contents


All wheel drive (quattro).............. 112
Electronic Stabilization Control......... 113
Trailer towing.................... 115
Driving with atrailer................. 115
Assist systems................... 117
Assist systems................... 117
General information. . 117
Surrounding area detection............ 118
Driving information.............. L241
Speed warning systeM.........-.00 00 121
Camera-based traffic sign recognition... 121
Traffic light information.............. 123
Lap tel ws = = sees 5 5 ses 2 2 eee ge ee 124
Integrated Toll Module............... 125
Driver assistance................. 127
Cruise control system............20-- 127
Efficiency assist....... 0.00... 128
Audi adaptive cruise control........... 130
Traffiejaim assists: « ¢ sas s o aerey & 2 sores x 138
Distance warning ...... 2.00... .00000. 140
Audi active lane assist/lane departure
WARNING: = = wey = o eee 2 o wees 2 Rae & 2 BS 141
Audi pre sense... ...... cee eee eee 143
Side assist... 0.0.6... cece eee eee 147
EXit Warnitig ces s = ewes 5 & eee § o eee es 148
Parking and maneuvering....... 150
TNtROGUetiON « = sew ce sees 5 2 eee : x ewer 150
Parkirigiaid plus o seswies «5 acinwse ow enanave a & ox 150
Rearview camera and peripheral cameras. 152
Rear cross-traffic assist.............0. 156
Assisted
parking............ 0 eee eee 157
Park assist... 0.0... ccc eee ee 159
Infotainment system............ 162
Telephone..................-0-005 162
Introduction................ 0000-0 162
S@tUP -cusy 9 sous & ¥ Sew Yo eR Es ewe 162
Using the Audi phone box............. 164
Using the telephone.................. 166
SOtUiNGS sisis < & eawig + eels # eee s BwR 169
MOSSAQESicies «i sanswis 6 v sete + 0 oxime 4 9 aie 170
Troubleshooting............--.000005 172
PRCT COMMBCE 's. cosves 5 6 sivas 6 6 snes 8 oo LS
General information................- 173
Audi connect Infotainment............ 173
Using a Wi-Fi hotspot................ 174
Audi connect Infotainment services..... 174
Functions on demand................ 175
Audi connect vehicle control services.... 175
Settings............. 0.0.00 002 eee 176
TRGUBIESHOOLING sass ¢ scm s 3 Hae 5 tee 177
Emergency call................... 178
Overview... 12.0... eee eee eee 178
Emergenicy'call « css s sees 6 s gems © + eeu 178
Online roadside assistance............ 179
NaViGGationtc: « « meus « & seu sc poms + «oe 181
Opening navigation............0..005 181
myAudi navigation...............000. 181
Entering a destination................ 182
Stopping route guidance.............. 185
Map... .. see cece eee eee 185
Alternative routes.............2-.00. 187
Additional functions................. 187
Satellite map.......... 2.0... ee eee 188
Mapupdaté-: « 2cas ss ees 9 ¢ eews vs pee 189
Traffic incidents’. = vce se eeu ve exon ewe 190
SETEIIGS sseneie oo smeneie © oxemenene © sitadame @ © etnznis 191
RAGUIG:: « cas 2 = seus « s pomp o 6 com 2 ¢ ce 193
General information................. 193
Radio functions................00005 194
Online radio's: ss sees ss eees ye epee se ee 197
Options and settings.............0005 198
Troubleshooting..............--000-5 199
PRE wei. as aoscen oo sauweme 3 & coset 3 v wens 201
Generalinformation................. 201
Bluetooth audio player............... 201
Amazon Alexa... 0.000 s eee bee eee ees 202
Multimedia connections.............. 202
Playing media. ........ 2. cece eee eee 203
Options and settings................. 207
Supported media and file formats...... 207
Troubleshooting..............--.0005 209
Audi smartphone interface...... 210
Setup... 2... eee eee eee 210
Troubleshooting.............---.00-5 211

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Navigation

Navigation
Opening navigation
Applies to: vehicles with navigation system



Fig. 139 Route guidance not started
The navigation system directs you to your desti-
nation, around traffic incidents, and on alterna-
tive routes, if desired.
Opening navigation
» Applies to: MMI: Press NAVIGATION on the
home screen.
After accessing the navigation for the first time,
the map is displayed.
Opening navigation using the multifunction
steering wheel
> Applies to: multifunction steering wheel: Select
the Navigation tab in the instrument cluster.
> To display navigation when route guidance has
started, select in the instrument cluster: the
button > Map.
The following functions are available in the MMI:
@ Open the Select destination menu
=> page 183, fig. 140.
@ Open the intelligent search > page 182.
@ Switch between the map and the menu:
press A repeatedly until the desired function
is displayed.
You can find additional information about the
map update at > page 186, Map operation.

ZA WARNING
— The demands of traffic require your full at-
tention. Always read the chapter > page 19,
Traffic safety information.
— The route calculated by the navigation sys-
tem is a driving recommendation. Follow


the traffic regulations that are applicable in
the country where you are operating the ve-
hicle. In the event that the driving directions
contradict traffic regulations, always follow
the traffic regulations applicable in the
country where you are operating the vehicle
to reduce the risk of an accident.
() Note
Read the information about Audi connect, and
be sure to note the connectivity costs section
=>© in General information on page 173.
(i) Tips
— Snow and obstructions on the GPS antenna
or trees and large buildings can impair sat-
ellite reception and affect the system's abil-
ity to determine the vehicle position. Sever-
al deactivated or malfunctioning satellites
can also interrupt GPS reception and affect
the system's ability to determine the vehicle
position.
— Because street names sometimes change,
the names stored in the MMI may in rare
cases differ from the actual street name.
— Applies to: multifunction steering wheel:
Depending on the selected function, opera-
tion through the center display may be re-
quired.
— Applies to: vehicles with Audi connect Info-
tainment: Depending on the country and ve-
hicle equipment, additional services may be
available.
— An additional indicator will appear in the
head-up display.

myAudi navigation
Applies to: vehicles with Audi connect Infotainment
MMI navigation works seamlessly with the myAu-
di app.
Your destinations (favorites, last destinations)
are synchronized through your myAudi account.
All important destinations can be displayed in
the vehicle and in the myAudi app.
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Navigation

Accessing favorites
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
NAVIGATION > (8) > Favorites.
If you use myAudi navigation, your favorites will
be synchronized with your myAudi account
=> page 181.
Storing favorites
> Press YY in the Details menu > page 184,
fig. 141.
Storing a home address or business address
> Press Home address or Business address.
When accessed for the first time, you will be
prompted to set the address.
> Select: Create now > enter a destination > OK.
Editing a favorite
Requirement: the favorites list must be dis-
played.
> Setting a favorite as a destination: press ona
favorite.
> Deleting favorites: in the Details menu, press
¥* © page 184, fig. 141, or select: Z > one or
more entries or Select all > Delete > (Done).
> Moving a favorite: press Z. Touch the sym-
bol and move the entry to the desired position.
Press Done.
@ Tips
— After deleting the home address or business
address, only the address is deleted and the
entry will still be displayed in the favorites.
— Please note when moving favorites that
items 1 and 2 are reserved for the home ad-
dress and business address.
On-street parking
Applies
to: navigation system and on-street parking
In supported areas, you can display parking along
the route.

)) Audi provides access to services from third party provid-
ers. Permanent availability cannot be guaranteed, because
that depends on the third party provider.
188
Requirement: the Parking notification must be
switched on > page 22, Notification center. The
MMI must be connected to the Internet
=> page 173, Audi connect. Route guidance must
be active, you must be close to your destination,
and a notification must be displayed or an item
on the map must be marked.
> Press on the notification. Or: press on | on the
map.
> To navigate to a parking: space, press ona col-
ored marking on the map.
> Select: 2 > Start.
Depending on availability, colored markings on
the map indicate the probability of open parking
spaces.



Color Description
Green High probability
Orange |Medium probability
Red Low probability

Satellite map
Applies to: vehicles with navigation system and satellite map
You can display the navigation map with satellite
images.
Requirement: the MMI must be connected to the
Internet > page 173, Audi connect.
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
NAVIGATION > ©} > Map settings > Satellite
map).
The map view is based on data packets received
from the Internet in the form of satellite images,
which are then combined with the roadways from
the > page 185, fig. 142 standard map view.
(i) Tips
—The satellite map!) is updated regularly
whenever the function is opened. The proc-
ess may take several seconds.
— When the satellite map display is switched
on ) with the 3D position map type, the >

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Navigation

display automatically switches to the 2D
map type when driving through tunnels.
— Depending on the Internet connection, the
standard map may also be displayed when
the satellite map is switched on )).
Map update
Applies to: vehicles with navigation system
You can update the map data in the MMI witha
map update. The functions depend on the coun-
try and vehicle equipment.
— Map update through online map update
=> page 189.
— Map update through the myAudi app.
— Import a map update from the USB connection
to your MMI > page 190.
— Map update at an authorized Audi dealer or au-
thorized Audi Service Facility. This can result in
additional costs.
Online map update
Applies to: vehicles with online map update
Using map update online, you can update the
map material in your navigation system directly
from your vehicle.
The MMI determines regions based on the vehicle
position. Based on this, update data for these re-
gions are available for your MMI.
Start map update
Applies to: MMI
Requirement: the MMI must be connected to the
Internet > page 173, Audi connect.
> To always allow automatic map updates, select
on the home screen: SETTINGS > System main-
tenance > Automatic online map update. The
MMI starts the map update automatically in
the background when new map material is
available.

)) Audi provides access to services from third party provid-
ers. Permanent availability cannot be guaranteed, because
that depends on the third party provider.
You can check the status of the download process
and the installation in the notification center
> page 22.
@) Note
Read the information about Audi connect, and
be sure to note the connectivity costs section
= in General information on page 173.
@ Tips
Because of the high volume of data, Audi rec-
ommends performing the map update using
the USB connection > page 190.
Map update through the myAudi App
Applies to: vehicles with map update through the myAudi app
With the map update through the myAudi app,
you can update the map material in your naviga-
tion system.
Downloading updates
Requirement: you must have a registered myAudi
account. Your vehicle must be registered in your
myAudi account.
> Install the myAudi app on your mobile device
and log in with your login information. Use the
same myAudi account that you use in the vehi-
cle for your myAudi user.
> Download the map material in the myAudi app.
Installing updates
> Log in as a myAudi user in the vehicle
=> page 30.
> Connect your smartphone to the vehicle’s Wi-Fi
hotspot > page 174. The MMI detects the map
material on your smartphone. The map update
will start automatically.
You can check the status of the installation in the
notification center > page 22.
189

Navigation

Map update using the USB connection
Applies to: vehicle map updates using the USB connection
With the map update, you can update the map
material in your navigation system.
Requirement: you must have created a myAudi
account at my.audi.com. Your vehicle must be
registered in your myAudi account.
Downloading updates
> Download the map update at my.audi.com and
store it on a USB flash drive. For additional in-
formation, visit my.audi.com.
Installing updates
> Connect the USB flash drive to the Audi music
interface > page 202.
> Open the notification in the notification center
on > page 22 and press on the notification.
> Press Next. The status of the installation is
shown in the display.
Traffic incidents

Introduction
Applies to: vehicles with navigation system and online traffic
information
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Fig. 146 traffic information overview

Open traffic information
Requirement: the map must be displayed
=> page 186.
> Press on the traffic jam symbol in the side
menu on the map > page 185, fig. 142.
Display traffic report details
> Press on the traffic report @) > fig. 146.
> To display the previous or next traffic report,
press < or.
190
The following information can be displayed
> fig. 146:
@ Amessage will appear if the MMI calculates a
better route for the current route guidance.
The predicted delay takes into account future
changes to the traffic situation on the route.
Press on an item ina list @ and select the
better route. More information can be found
under > page 187.
@ Atraffic message is displayed. The distance
to the hazardous area is calculated from the
current vehicle position.
@® The traffic messages are only shown when
route guidance is active. Press ona line to
display details about it.
G) Tips
— Particularly critical traffic information, such
as warnings about wrong-way drivers, is au-
tomatically displayed as a notification.
— Traffic information is not available in some
countries.
Traffic rerouting
Applies to: vehicles with navigation system
By receiving traffic information, your MMI calcu-
lates a better route if available and the possible
time saved compared to the current route.
Traffic rerouting
> Start route guidance.
The MMI uses a notification or a note in the traf-
fic information @ > page 190, fig. 146 to indi-
cate a better route. You can decide which route
you would like to use.
To select a better route, you have the following
options:
> Notification: press F. The better route will be
used for route guidance, or press on the notifi-
cation. Press on the information window for the
better route (for example @) > page 187,
fig. 145).
> Note in the traffic information: press on the
list entry @ > page 190, fig. 146. Press on the
information window for the better route (for
example (2) > page 187, fig. 145).

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 202 using a USB adapter
=> page 202, fig. 150, or
> To connect your iPhone wireless*, switch on the
Bluetooth function and Wi-Fi on your iPhone.
Open the Apple CarPlay settings in your iPhone.
In the MMI, press on your iPhone in the list of
displayed 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 use of Apple
CarPlay or Android Auto the first time you con-
nected your smartphone, then select on 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.

210
@) Note
Read the information about Audi connect, and
be sure to note the connectivity costs section
=> page 173.
@) 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 Apple CarPlay* is not available in
all countries.
— Wireless Apple CarPlay* was a planned func-
tion at the time this manual was printed.
Wireless Apple CarPlay* is not available in
your vehicle.
— Wireless Apple CarPlay* is only possible in
vehicles without a navigation system or
without a detected vehicle position (GPS da-
ta) if the following requirement is met: the
embedded SIM card for the vehicle must be
logged into the mobile phone network
=> page 173.
— If the connected smartphone has voice con-
trol, you can operate your smartphone using
the external voice recognition system
=> page 27.

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Additional settings

Bluetooth
> Applies to MMI: Select on the home screen:
SETTINGS > Connection settings > Bluetooth
Bluetooth
You can select a setting for visibility of the MMI
to other Bluetooth devices. To connect a new
Bluetooth device, the Visible setting must be se-
lected. If Invisible is selected, a Bluetooth con-
nection will only be possible with paired devices.
If Off is selected, no Bluetooth device can be con-
nected.
Bluetooth audio player
When this function is switched on, the profile
will load automatically when your Bluetooth au-
dio player is within range.
Bluetooth name
The MMI’s Bluetooth name is displayed and can
be changed.
Factory default settings
Requirement: the ignition must be switched on.
> Applies to MMI: Select on the home screen:
SETTINGS > System maintenance > Restore
factory settings.
> Follow the system instructions.
The settings will be reset. The system will re-
start. This may take some time.
@ Tips
Make sure that not only the settings were de-
leted but also the stored data, if necessary.
Software update
Introduction
Applies to: vehicles with software update
You can update your vehicle’s software.
The functions depend on the country and vehicle
equipment:
— Update through the online system update
=> page 213.
— Map material update for the navigation system
=> page 189.
— Have the software update performed by an au-
thorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service
Facility. This can result in additional costs.

ZA\ WARNING
— Perform the installation only when the vehi-
cle is stationary. Otherwise, this increases
the risk of an accident
— If the installation fails, contact an author-
ized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service
Facility immediately to have the malfunction
corrected.
Online system update
Applies to: vehicles with online system update

With the online system update, you can update
the software directly in the vehicle.
Requirement: the MMI must be connected to the
Internet > page 173, Audi connect.
Downloading updates
Requirement: notification for an online system
update will appear in the center display.
> Press on the notification, or
> Open the notification in the notification center
on page 22 and press on the notification.
> Follow the system instructions.
You can also check manually if an update is avail-
able.
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
SETTINGS > System maintenance > Software
update > Search for updates > desired update
> Continue.
> Follow the system instructions.
The
MMI will start the download. You can check
the status of the download process in the notifi-
cation center > page 22.
Installing updates
Requirement: an online system update must be
downloaded and a notification must be shown in
the center display.
> Stop the vehicle safely.
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Index

Light/rain sensor
Automatic headlights...............00. 51
Intermittent mode (windshield wipers).... 58
CIGHEING': « = sex & = eees & 3 Raw & HeieE 2 F eee 51
EXteriOr’s + cess 2 vem av cen a 2 ee a 2 es 51
TCORIOR ccioe + 0 soniane » : semcace wo wsesure aw ececeat as 54
Listening to music
referto Media................-4- 201, 203
Load... . i.e eee ee 287
E@GAULUSERS ti « sietas oo exansie a « ainsi o x avesiee 8 8 30
Locking and unlocking
By remote control..............-.000-- 38
Using the lock cylinder................. 36
With the convenience key............... 38
Low beam headlights.................00. 51
LTE
refer to Exterior antenna.............. 165
Luggage compartment.................. 83
Cover (power)... ... ce eee eee eee eee 85
Increasing the size................. 85, 86
Passethroughiis « essen s sons a o cos @ sens 6 86
Power SOUrCES .... 1 ee eee eee eee 82
TIG-COWNS sss = ses & z gars se peen st wen ee 87
Valet parking’: « cca es weve ae seme se corre 48
also refer to Luggage compartment...... 83
Luggage compartment lid................ 44
Closing button... ..... 0. cee eee eee eee 4l
General information.................05 40
Mechanically unlocking..............45. 43
Opening and closing................... 41
Opening and closing with foot motion..... 42
Opening from the inside in an emergency... 44
Power opening and closing.............. 41
Luggage compartment net............... 87
Lumbar support...........2.-.000 eee eee 64
M
Maintenance’. » seica i sce ov aveasc vo acanans os 281
Maintenance intervals................-5 233:
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)........ 220
Manual SHIMING:: « « cows a « cows a x cow a 2 Hew 99
Map
Changing the scale........... 000. seen 184
Display.... 2.0... ee eee eee eee 186
Operating: « asx s x news ¢ o Rew 2 b eRe Fe 185
Setting the destination................ 184
294
MAP
refer to Message Access Profile......... 170
Map preview............0..0 0000000008 184
Map update................02..000 00 189
myAudi app... .. eee c cece eee ee eee 189
ONUNG:: s sexe + 2 wees 2 Ree es Sea Gof Here 189
USBiGONMECEION sxicase s % suncane « © sxenass « © sons 190
Massage function
Front... cece eee eee ees 65
Mechanical key........ 0.0.0 e eee eee eee 37
Media « sisi s ccinene vo anvensa we ot aweseni a aie 201, 203
Supported formats.................-- 207
Media
center.................00000 eee 204
Memory function. ......... 0.0 eee eee eee 71
Menu language
refer to Setting the language........... 212
Menu paths......... 0.0.0... eee eee eee ee 18
Message Access Profile................. 170
MesSagesins « « sows so cavewse 9 a exmnsue wv oss ¥ 6 170
Mitrorcompassy oe sic 3 2 miss oo mar 2 8 aw 61
Mirrors
Adjusting exterior mirrors............... 55
Dimming... 06... cee e eee eee eee 56
Vanity mitror's « wax » ¢ anes 2 y tows © s ewe 57
MMI Navigation plus
refer to Multi Media Interface........... 19
MMI radio
refer
to Multi Media Interface........... 19
MMI Radio plus
refer to Multi Media Interface........... 19
Mobile device
refer to Telephone.............00e000 162
Mobile device reminder signal............ 166
Mountain passes...................00. 107
Mountain roads................0000 eee 107
Multifunction steering wheel
Buttons... 0... 02... cee eee eee 13,29
Operating: « s ws « x eeu sy eee so ewe se 13
Programming buttons...............05- 29
Voice recognition system.............-. 26
Multi Media Interface................... 19
Menus and symbols...............--04- 20
Operating’: « owes 2 wae o 6 wore oo were 17,20
Switching on or off..............02.00. 19
MWC Gpceie 3 5 coveine 6 & cxemens «4 carves ww sagan © & ome 29
MYAUG Es. : aseuore & csesain o cauees oe wrens woo 30,174