2021 AUDI A6 wireless

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Telephone

Disconnecting a mobile device
Applies to: vehicles with telephone
> To disconnect a Bluetooth device from the MMI,
use the Connected devices menu > page 235.
Using the Audi phone
box
General information
Applies to: vehicles with Audi phone box

[RAZ-1109



Fig. 134 Storage compartment under the center armrest:
Audi phone box with connections
Depending on vehicle equipment, you may be
able to use the following functions with the Audi
phone box:
— Make phone calls using the vehicle’s exterior
antenna
— Charge a mobile device using the USB input
— Charge a mobile device wirelessly
— Reminder signal
Limitations
In some situations, the functions of the Audi
phone box may be limited or temporarily unavail-
able. For example, this may happen if
— There is one more than mobile device in the
Audi phone box
— The mobile device is located in a bag or a pro-
tective case
— There are objects between the Audi phone box
and the mobile device
— The mobile device is not positioned in the cen-
ter of the Audi phone box


maneuvers, which increases the risk of an ac-
cident. Store objects securely while driving.


ZA\ WARNING
Loose objects can be thrown around the vehi-
cle interior during sudden driving or braking


() 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,
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. At the time of
printing this user manual, the CPC-2-1-05
client procedures circular of ISED Canada
was available at the following web page:
http://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/smt-gst.
nsf/eng/sf08942.html.
— 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.
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Telephone

— 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.
@) Tips
The system complies with United States FCC
regulations and ISED regulations > page 311.
Making phone calls using the exterior
ental ar-)
Applies to: vehicles with Audi phone box
With the Audi phone box, you can make calls us-
ing the exterior antenna on the vehicle. Using the
external antenna helps when there is a low signal
and also provides better reception quality.
Requirement: the ignition must be switched on.
> To make phone calls through the vehicle's exte-
rior antenna using your mobile device, lay your
device on the phone symbol @) > page 183,
fig. 134 in the center of the Audi phone box
with the display facing up.
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Applies to: vehicles with Audi phone box
You can charge your mobile device using a special
USB adapter with the Audi phone box
=> page 222.
Requirement: the ignition must be switched on.
> To charge your mobile device via USB, connect it
to the USB input @ > page 183, fig. 134.
G) Tips
— You can purchase a USB adapter from an au-
thorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility, or at specialty stores.
— Audi recommends using Audi Genuine Ac-
cessories. Audi has verified their reliability,
safety, and suitability.
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Charging a mobile device wirelessly
Applies to: vehicles with Audi phone box
You can charge your mobile device wirelessly us-
ing the Audi phone box.
Requirement: the ignition must be switched on.
Your mobile device must meet the Qi standard.
> Make sure that the wireless charging function is
switched on:
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
SETTINGS > General > Reminder signal and
mobile device charging.
> Switch the Mobile device wireless charging
function on.
> To charge your mobile device wirelessly, lay it
on the @ symbol @ © page 183, fig. 134 in the
center of the Audi phone box with the display
facing up.

ZA WARNING
— 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 inches (6 cm) to
the Audi phone box charging plate. The
thresholds for prolonged exposure at this
distance comply with ICNIRP1998. There-
fore, interactions such as irritation of senso-
ry organs, malfunctions of active implants
(such as pacemakers, infusion pumps, or
neurostimulators) or effects on passive im-
plants (such as prosthetic limbs) is highly
unlikely. If you have an implant, consult a
medical specialist if you have any questions.
You can also switch the function for wireless
charging in the Audi phone box on and off.
You can continue to charge your mobile de-

vice using a cable connection.

G@) Tips
— The maximum charging output is 5 W.
—The charging time and temperature will vary
depending on the mobile device being used.

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Telephone

Troubleshooting
Applies to: vehicles with telephone
The information that follows lists some trouble-
shooting options. They depend on the equip-
ment.

Problem Solution

Pairing the mobile device to the
MMI failed.
Make sure the requirements for connecting a mobile phone have
been met > page 181, or
make sure you did not accidentally decline the PIN for establishing
a connection on your mobile phone. If necessary, repeat the pair-
ing process > page 181.

After pairing, not all contacts or
no contacts have been loaded in-
to the MMI.
Avoid using special characters in names.
Avoid using contact groups on your mobile device.
Check for prompts on your mobile device when connecting via
Bluetooth.

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.

The MESSAGES menu is not avail-
able.
Make sure your mobile device has an option to show messages op-
tion and that it is enabled.

Wireless cell phone charging is
not working or is interrupted.

Check if wireless charging with the Audi phone box is switched on.
Check if your mobile device is Qi-capable.
Make sure your mobile device is positioned correctly in the Audi
phone box > page 183 and that there are no objects located be-
tween the phone box and the phone.

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Media

DVD drive
Applies to: vehicles with a DVD drive
—
Fig. 150 Glove compartment: DVD drive

[RAH-9153,

Loading a CD/DVD
> Slide the CD/DVD straight into the DVD slot @
with the label facing up. The CD/DVD will be au-
tomatically pulled in.
Ejecting a CD/DVD
> Press the button (2).
The CD/DVD is pulled in again automatically if it
is
not removed from the DVD slot within approxi-
mately ten seconds after ejecting it.
The DVD drive is accessed and operated through
the MMI > page 223.
@) Tips
— Playback cannot be guaranteed with media
files that have a high data rate.
— Always read the chapter > page 220, Gener-
al information.
Bluetooth audio player
Applies to: vehicles with Bluetooth audio player
With the Bluetooth audio player, you can play
music wirelessly through the MMI from your
Bluetooth-capable mobile device (such as a cell
phone).
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 234 and mobile de-
vice must be switched on.
Connecting a mobile device
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
MEDIA > Source > Connect external device >
New connection. The available Bluetooth devi-
ces will be displayed after several seconds.
> Press on the desired mobile device in the list of
displayed Bluetooth devices.
> To update the list, press OQ.
A PIN for a secure Bluetooth connection will be
generated.
> Confirm the PIN on your mobile device.
After
connecting successfully, the mobile device
will be displayed in the Connected devices menu
as a Bluetooth audio player.
Playing media > page 223.
@ Tips
— Check for any connection requests on your
Bluetooth device.
— Multiple Bluetooth audio players can be
paired with the MMI, but only one at a time
can be active as a Bluetooth audio player
=> page 235.
— The supported media functions (such as
shuffle, list view, categories, search, op-
tions) depend on the Bluetooth device being
used.
— 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.
—Aselection of supported Bluetooth devices
can be found in the database for tested mo-
bile devices at www.audi.com/bluetooth.
Amazon Alexa
Applies to: vehicles with Amazon Alexa Integration
You can play various Amazon Alexa content using
the MMI. The voice recognition system is used to
operate it.
Requirement: Amazon Alexa must be activated
=> page 29.
>» Start Amazon Alexa using the voice recognition
system.
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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 222 using a USB adapter
=> page 222, fig. 151, 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.

CG) Note
Read the information about Audi connect, and
be sure to note the connectivity costs section
=> page 192.
G@) 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
terface.
in-
— 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 i
vehicles without a navigation system or
without a detected vehicle position (GPS
n
da-
ta) if the following requirement is met: the
embedded SIM card for the vehicle must
logged into the mobile phone network
=> page 192.
be
— If the connected smartphone has voice con-
trol, you can operate your smartphone using
the external voice recognition system
=> page 29.
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Audi smartphone interface

— The menu language shown in the MMIis
based on the settings in your smartphone.
— Some MMI functions are not available when
there is an active Audi smartphone interface
connection.
— You cannot connect any mobile devices via
Bluetooth when an Audi smartphone inter-
face connection is active.
Troubleshooting
Applies to: vehicles with Audi smartphone interface
The information that follows lists some trouble-
shooting options. They depend on the equip-
ment.
— Usage of the Audi smartphone interface de-
pends on the availability of services through
third party providers.
— Audi merely provides access to third party
services through the MMI and does not as-
sume any responsibility for the content of
these services.

Problem Solution

Audi smartphone Check the battery charge level on your smartphone.
interface cannot be | Check the USB cable and use a different one if necessary.
opened.
cle is being operated.
Check if Android Auto or Apple CarPlay is available in the country where the vehi-

Android Auto: check if the Android Auto app is installed on your smartphone.

Connecting the Make sure that you are using the correct USB adapter and check if the USB
smartphone to the | adapter is connected correctly to your smartphone and the Audi music interface
MMI failed. => page 222.

Apple CarPlay: check if Apple CarPlay is activated on your iPhone.

vehicles.
Android Auto: check in the Android Auto app if Android Auto permits new

start your iPhone.
Wireless connection: open the settings for Bluetooth and Apple CarPlay on your
iPhone. Remove your vehicle. Open the connection manager in the MMI
= page 235. Delete your iPhone in the Telephone 1 and Audi smartphone inter-
face submenus. Repeat the connection process. Restart the MMI > page 20. Re-

The smartphone is | Make sure that you are using the correct USB adapter and check if the USB
not automatically
detected. => page 222.

adapter is connected correctly to your smartphone and the Audi music interface
Check if the requirements needed to connect a smartphone have been met.

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Bluetooth
Audio player............000 2000 e ee eee 221
Connecting adevice...............006- 235
Connecting a mobile phone............ 181
Deleting adevice......... cee eee eee eee 236
Device overview............2..2.0000- 235
Disconnecting adevice................ 235
Displaying profiles..................0. 236
Selecting adevice.............0.-.00. 235
Specifying a favorite................0. 236
BOOSts: « 2 sews « @ stews & 2 sews Fe eee ge ee ce 16
Boost pressure indicator................. 16
Brake fluid
Checking the brake fluid level........... 251
Brak@Siecs ¢ ¢ ees ¢ o aes 2 eee ae eee eo oe 105
Brake:fluids « « sone eo eae oo enw vv cow 251
Emergency braking function............ 108
HOtars: x 2 syne: 5 ames § eee ox me 2 oe 109
New brake pads .......6. 0: es eeee eens 106
Bravidsis » sauvs y © squme 9 © eigen =o Renee «Been 237
Break-in security feature................. 38
Breaking in
New brake pads............ ee eee eee 106
Newtires. 2.2... 0.0... c eee ee eee eee 263
Browser
refer to Mediacenter..............-00- 224
Bulb replacement..................-00- 302
Business address...........00-.000e eee 206
C
California Proposition 65 Warning........ 243
Battery specific.......... 0.0 e eee ae 253
Calllist. 0... eee eee eee eee eee 185
Cameras... 2... eee eee 123
LOCAUIONS wx ¢ s aan ¢ ¢ Sees » ¥ Saewe 2 ¢ Saree 124
Capacities
Fuel tank’, = css ¢ s meme 2s news so ees eee 314
Washer fluid reservoir...............0. 314
Cargo MOf in cs coas 2 2 wm oe ewes oe wen oe 89
Gargo nets ss sees « wesw v women 5 v were 6 3 Co 88
Carwashis < con s+ goes ve sees 2p Rew a ee 280
Catalytic converter.............--00000- 241
Cell phone
refer to Telephone...........-.0ee000 181
316
Cell phone compartment
refer to Audi phone box.............4. 183
Central
locking......... 0.0.0. c eee ee eee 35
AUTO LOCK: 5 sacs s ana. s aaam & § Suid G 3 Have 35
Convenience key............0 0c ee eee 40
Convenience opening and closing......... 48
Luggage compartment lid............... 43
Mechanically unlocking and locking....... 38
MESSAGES « snc 5 0 smones @ a seme 3 3 aemene osname 37
Remote control key............--.00005 40
SGttiNnGs s x cewp » x eee £2 REE Fo wR F 8 oe 36
Vehicle key sccm « « svsnoue =o weenme = stonene i 3 omens 40
Central locking switch..............00.0. 37
Ceramic DrakeSeovic. x a eins we seesam o o ceca ¥ os 106
Certificationts, s 2 acws s « saun + ¢ suas 2 ¢ eee 311
Changing light bulbs................... 302
Charging
refer to Power sourceS...........-.00-05 84
Charging the battery
Mobilesdevicesis « « ssisin 6 seine sw aysene 2 as 222
USB... eee 184
Wirelessis « « saups ¢ © sees x 2 emus xe ees gb 184
Child safety lock
Climate control system controls in the rear. 46
Power windows...........0000e eee eeee 46
REAMrdGGrSisc + s saan sa wae a Ales s aeeR GS 46
Child safety seats... ..... cece cece eee 78
Securing to the top tether anchor........ 82
Securing with asafety belt... co. 6 6 cows s 81
Securing with LATCH...............2--. 80
Cleaning... ... cece eee eee ee 280
Cleaning Alcantara...............000005 283
Cleaning artificialleather............... 283
Cleaning carbon components........ 282, 283
Gleaning controls’. « sees «esse « e saws x eo 283
Cleaning decorative parts andtrim........ 282
Cleaning exhaust tail pipes.............. 282
Cleaning plastic parts................0. 282
Cleaning textiles................0.000. 283
Climate control system...........--..0-- 91
Climate control system controls in the rear
Child safety lock................000000. 46
Closing
Automatic luggage compartment lid...... 43
Convenience closing.............+-+04- 48
Hood ...... eee ee eee ee 243
Luggage compartment lid............... 43

Index

Charging the battery (USB)............. 184
Charging the battery (wireless) ......... 184
Connecting a mobile phone............ 181
Dialing asnumbe t's e:csce e cco ee waneve ¥ 0 ene 187
Exterior antenna...............200005 184
Mobile device reminder signal.......... 185
Options during aphonecall............ 187
Playing music........ 0.0... eee ee eee 221
Temperature displays
refer to Sport displays...............00. 16
Temperature display (outside temperature).. 15
Temperature gauge
COOlANt sssan 2 » cqum 3 x aR ot Raw SB Meee Fe 12
Text input... 2... ee eee eee 25
Text MesSageS .....--. cee eee eee eee 189
SGttingS coms + waeu & x seeR ee NORE Ey NESE 189
also refer to Text messages............ 189
Tie2d OWNS: & soso oo sents 2 3 oes oo meme o Bem 88
Tightening specification
Wheel bolttstic si scsues emsie 6 « intaive a 6 amivine 291
Tightening specification (wheel bolts).... . 291
THM: » saees go sae ¢ © Rees oe eH ge eo eB L7
tiptronic
refer to Manual shifting............... 100
Tire Mobility System (tire repair set)....... 286
Tit@S e2cses s meses ¢ = waren 2 & weseS 3 & TE sg Re 256
Loose wheel warning.............-.... 272
Low-profile tires..............000 000. 273
RepainSets « awa « « worms s mem 9 be a Be 286
Replacing « srr « susnene x osercm wo sseeone o 5 wees 288
Service life... .......... 0... c eee eee 265
Tine PresSut@wes « news: = s gems & x Home EP ae 266
Tire pressure monitoring sys-
TEM eee 274, 275, 276
Tire pressure table: « sews = ¢ ses + ¢ seeps ¢ 268
Tire pressure (trailer mode)............ 119
Treadwear indicators............-..00- 265
Unidirectional; « » aes « s wees ce ewes 258, 291
Uniform tire quality grading............ 274
Tires and wheels
Glossary of tire and loading terminology.. 259
Tires and vehicle load limits............ 269
Toll Module
refer to Integrated Toll Module......... 133
TOGlSis:s s nace 2 & wea = & Seem FE Hee E x De 286
TooltipS..... 0.0... eee eee eee ee 20
326
Top tether anchor (securing the child safety
SQat) occ ce cee cece teen eee eee 82
Touch display
Adjusting feedback. ..............-.05. 20
OPeratinG)s « 2 vices «2 oem = 2 arene © woo vo 18
TOWI0Gise5 : wee 2 wees & x Here 5 epee 5 2 Bs 295
Towing lOOp< « ss<2 = seen < sae8 ¢ s oes 296, 297
Towing protection monitoring............. 38
TPMS
Indicator light:: « sss ¢ + sees se zeae ss ews 279
Tire pressure monitoring system.... 275,276
Traffic incidents
refer to Online traffic information....... 209
Trafficsin formations. « svesese » s sexe 1 amuse 0 0s 210
Online traffic information.............. 209
Traffic light information................ 129
Traffic sign recognition................. 127
Traffic SignS.. 0.0... eee eee eee eee 130
Trailer mode
Air suspension ..........000 eee e eee 119
Trailer towing..........0.-. eee eee eee ee 119
Tongue weight.............eeeeeeeeee 119
Trailer loads 2 3 sev s wae ae wane ne one 3 2 119
Turtassist): oss = ¢ eee 5 ¢ cee + ¢ sae x ee 153
Turtsignials = sex «> sees ye sees go eee te es 54
U
Uniform tire quality grading............. 274
Unlocking and locking................005 35
By remote control..............--000-- 40
Using the lock cylinder...............05 38
With Audi connect vehicle control........ 41
With the central locking switch.......... 37
With the convenience key............... 40
Update (software) ........ 0. cece eee ee 234
USB
Adapter. ...... 0.0... cee eee eee eee 184
USB
charging Ports. « = sce « wassown & meses s «ave 84
USB drive
Supported types/formats.............. 228
USB stick
refer to Audi music interface........... 222
Users
LOGalUSES 2 se: « 2 emee 2 e eee ts Heme se 32
IMYAUPUSERS ie . sane « vcemene a x esemeen a noo 32
Using residual heat...............2..000. 93