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Media

Album cover: GIF, JPG, PNG with max. 800x800 px. The album cover

Metadata from the medium or from Gracenote®* is displayed, depending on
availability.
Playlists -M3U; .PLS; .WPL; .M3U8; .ASX

Number of files
DVD drive: max. 1,000 files per medium
USB mass storage device: max. 50,000 files per medium; max. 1,000
files per playlist/folder


Format File extension
MPEG 1/2 Layer 3 -mp3
Windows Media Audio 9/10 .wma
Up to maximum 320 kbit/s
48 kHz sampling frequencies



MPEG 2/4 .m4a; .m4b; .aac
Opus Opus; .0gg; .oga
FLAC flac
ALAC -m4a 48 kHz sampling frequency
Monkey's Audio -ape

Format File extension

MPEG 1/2 -mpg; .mpeg
MPEG4 AVC (H.264) .mp4; .m4v; .mov; .avi
up to maximum 15 Mbit/s and
1920x1080 px at maximum 30 fps


Windows Media Video 9 .wmv; .asf
MPEG-H (H.265/HEVC) -mp4; .mov
VP8/VP9 .webm
Flash video flv; .f4v

— The media sources do not support the Win-
dows Media Audio 9 Voice format.
— For compressing MP3 files, Audi recom-
mends a bit rate of at least 160 kbit/s. The
display showing the remaining play time
may differ for audio files with variable bit
rate.
— Special characters (such as those in ID3 tag
information) may display differently or may
Troubleshooting
The information that follows lists some trouble-
shooting options. They depend on the equip-
ment. >
not always display, depending on the sys-
tem language.
— The manufacturer of the storage device can
provide information about its “USB Device
Subclass”.
—Some MTP player functions are not support-
ed, such as rating music tracks and video
playback.
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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 252.

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 265. 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 252.

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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Additional settings

Additional settings
System settings
Introduction
General settings are described in this chapter.
You can find specific settings in the chapters
about
those settings. The available settings de-
pend on the vehicle equipment.
Date and time
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
SETTINGS > General > Date & time.
Possible settings:
— Automatically set date and time
— Date format
— Time format
— Automatic time zone
— Time zone
Measurement units
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
SETTINGS > General > Measurement units.
Possible settings:
— Speed
— Distance
— Temperature
— Volume
— Pressure
— Consumption (engine)
— Consumption (electric motor)
Language and keyboard
> Applies to MMI: Select on the home screen:
SETTINGS > Language & keyboard.
Language
You can change the languages for the display,
navigation announcements, and the voice recog-
nition system.
Keyboard
See > page 25.
Requirement: an audio source must be active.
> Applies to MMI: Select on the home screen:
SETTINGS > Sound.
> Applies to: Rear Seat Remote: Select on the
home screen: Sound.
Possible settings:
— Treble
— Bass
— Balance/fader
— Speed dependent volume control
— Subwoofer
— Surround level
Focus
You can optimize the sound distribution for vari-
ous locations in the vehicle.
3D effect
You can adjust the intensity of the 3D effect.
With the Medium setting, you will hear an opti-
mal 3D effect for all sources.
Factory settings
Applies to: Rear Seat Remote
You can reset the sound settings.
Announcements and tones
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
SETTINGS > Announcements & tones.
Possible settings:
— Announcement volume
— Welcome sound

ZA WARNING
Adjust the volume of the audio system so that
signals from outside the vehicle, such as po-
lice and fire sirens, can be heard easily at all
times. >

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Index

Manual operation
Charging connector...........--.e eee 137
Charging port door wie: « s sees x « eee ges 137
Manual shifting................0.-000- 111
Map
Changing the scale................... 233
DiSplay*s anaes « « coazens © a canines wv ceszane ¥ # essvass 235
Operating...............0..0-.00000- 234
Setting the destination................ 233.
MAP
refer to Message Access Profile......... 219
Map! PrevieWire » x movee s ¥ eee x 2 eUeE 3 2 ee 233
Map'Updatewws:: + < sexs + « caus ¢ ¢ oa wis oo ewe 238
MAYAUGL APP « weiss se oman ee sncece vw eomnate ve 239
Online... 2... eee eee eee eee 238
USB CONNECtiOn we: = : coms ss eeme so oer 239
Massage function.................00- 71,74
PRONG « 3 sone: 3 3 wes oo sees v eae ov we 8 72
Mechanical keys. « secs: seen ss pene es eee 45
Media ecw: « x wows & 2 ees bb eee ke eS 250, 253
DEWESii 2 2 memes 2 wiuim ao eam a 3 eee x © aoe 250
Supported formats................0-. 258
Mediarcemter. «sso a « asian a 0 meneins a a asennnn a 254
Memory FUN CtiOM cies: «6 cwssin «0 ccere «0 anew oo 83
Menu language
refer to Setting the language........... 263
Menu paths......... 20.0.0... cee ee eee ee 19
Message Access Profile...............05 219
Messages:. . «sien so sis se ewe vo oes 6 wo 219
Mild hybrid drive system.............005 114
Minor GOtipassis « cae 5 = eas x 2 goes & eeeR = 68
Mirrors
Adjusting exterior mirrors.............-. 64
Dimming... 0.62... e cece eee eee ee 64
VANITY MIPKOR : savor & & SaraR % x RGR EC ROR Fe 65
MMI
refer to Multi Media Interface........... 20
Mobile device
refer'to Telephone « isso ss www @ wines 2 ore 209
Mobile device reminder signal............ 213
Mountain passes: « sas ese. s s eee es es 122
Mountain fOadS:: » = wens: 2 ogee x ogee ge 122
Multifunction steering wheel
BUGIS: = ecwx ss wom ¢ 5 mewn & a Ree FS 13,37
Operating. « casas w % esse wo voeweme «a enemies @ one 13
352
Programming buttons.................. 37:
Voice recognition system............... 34
Multi Media Interface................... 20
Menus and symbols..............2+-00- 21
OPeratinG)s « 2 ses 2 asim s 2 seem 2 woe 18, 21
Switching the displays on or off.......... 20
MUI MG fricins » 5: susceas + « answans co enaneee wo airmaais A w aes 37.
MYA: «3 scenes oo meme 6 samen a 3 eee eo a 38, 223
myAudi navigation................. 230, 233
MYyAUdi USers.: s wees se eee se Hews ee eee 38
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Na@FFOW AFGaS cay sy era ao weed x Namen 8 EBS 175
Natural leather care andcleaning......... 313
Navigation ....... ccc cece eee eee eae 230
Better route ws « seees = wee 2 2 Heron ge Be 240
GALLI G) esses © evanens oo nis Wes vmmuome a OKA 233
Changing the scale................... 233
alsovreferto Map’ s weiss < ews se seme a oe 234
Navigation database
Version information.................. 266
Navigation (instrument cluster).......... 236
NG@ts = « seneis x 2 spas 2 & caw e ¥ ete eB eee Be 97
NHOSAs: « 2 wore 5 ¢ sue + 2 eae FE tee Fe ee 340
Night vision assist... ....... 0... ee ee eee 159
Cleaning the camera............--.005 311
NOLITICatIOn CeNtel's « cows ss news os pews se ve 23
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Octane rating (gasoline)................ 269
Odometer...... 0.2.0... eee 1s
ReSCCUING) sass + » sawn x « gee ¢ os eee + 8 eee LS
Office address
refer to Business address.............. 236
OFF (climate control system)............. 101
Oil
referto Engine oil................204. 277
On-board computer... . 2.0... 0000.02 eee 16
On Board Diagnostic System (OBD)... 274, 333
Online map
refer to Satellite map..............005 237
Onlimeiradios. » seve: a a ssn on emawees wo cmos 246
also refer to Online radio.......... 246, 247
Online roadside assistance.............. 228

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Replacing fuSeS:. « cises <6 esses oe comers ¥ ¥ aoe 328
Reporting Safety Defects..............0. 340
RIMS 3 goes x 2 mewn 2 8 qeee = Hamm Go ¥ Ne ee 304
Cleaning........ 0... cece 312
Road Gannien esses wo secs 2 amawiun 2 oy aeons = as 125
ROU MGs: = scorers © wave oe wae oy wuts oo ever 108
Rolling ability
Electromechanical parking brake........ 121,
Transmission idle............-..00000 110
Roof
refer to Panoramic glass roof............ 53
Roof load. ...... 2.20... 02 eeeeeeeeeeee 344
Roof rack... 6. eee eee eee 99
also refer to Roof rack............0..000. 99
Route guidance
StOpPING asus = van 2 2 men oo mew oo REO 234
also refer to Navigation............... 230
Running direction (tires)..............-. 322
S
Safety:beltistes «2 sexs ve acasn © a canoe xo aummame © 80
Cleaning. ........ 2. cece eee 313
LOCKING s = seme 5 5 wom 2 eam SE NEE x ce 92
Securing child safety seats.............. 91
Satellitemap ssicvs = 2 excen ¥ e wewa 2 een 9 oe 237
Saving fuel
EMergy:CONSUIMENSecsce +o eerie © ciate o © pues 16
Recuperation...........0 0.0 cece eae 16
Screen
refer to Touch display.................. 18
Screens in rear... 2... ee eee eee eee ee 29
Legalinformation . cess «sees ss eee eye 266
Screens in the rear
Device:Setup « seo ee sarin e 2 mewn a aeeow a ae 30
Initialsteps... 2.2... eee eee eee 30
Integrated help eves s < sews s < betes se exes 30
SCREWCFIVER s s aces 2 gacen s E eee & Eee gb Sl7
Search function
refer to Free text search............... 257
Seat HEAtinGvevs « « seo ¢ o seems ¢ ¢ eee oom 102
Seats
Adjusting the front seats............... 71
Adjusting the rear seats................ 74
Cleaning.......... 0... eee ee eee eee 313
Front passenger's seat adjustment....... 75
Front passenger’s seat adjustment....... 73
Head restraints:. « 2 ssw. 2 cscs ee eee ae oe 78
Massage function............ eee eee ee 71
Memory TuNCtION « ¢ ess s ween 8 s eee ss eae 83
Resetting the position.................. 73
Storing aseat profile................... 83
Seat ventilation. ....... 00. eee eee eee 102
Securing'the:vehiele « ssces xo vscan + ¥ arene + «© 108
Selecting a source (media).............. 253)
Selector levers «2 cscs ao avin ow wwe vo awe 109
Sensors
COVerage APeaS eras se ewes vo wees @ w ecmnane « 151
Locations................ 0000.0 0000- 152
Service interval display................. 287
Setting measurement units.............. 263
SettINGS!. 6 2 cease x 2 aaivene 2 @ ween © @ suena © & 263
Announcements and tones............. 263
BIWGLOOt: « v ese s een gs een gs rewR yes 264
Datesand times « 2 ees 2 v cen © x suse «as 263
Language... .. 6. . cece cece eee eee 263
Measurement units............0.00085 263
Media. os sucsas a v seers 6 & sume @ ees 3 0 sta 257
Navigation.................0..0.000. 240
RadiOvscs s = vows 2 ¢ sees ye ee yy ee eee 248
SOUNGisxise < csvoins & 9 arenes © & souroce & @ onaveme @ ws 263
SysteM .. 2 eee 263
TiM@!ZONGicca x = hens ¢ oes ¢ Aes Ee REOR 263
Wi-Fi hotspot scons so sce se news oo een oo 225
Setting the language...............-... 263
Setting the time ss ¢ ¢ ees ss pees cv teas 9? 263
Shift pPaddléSc.s « = sane ss eesg s Heiss a 3 ees 111
Ship carrier... 2... eee eee eee 125
Shortcut
referto Shortcuts . secs ¢ s eeen ev pees sp ee 24
Shortcuts. 2.0... 0... ee eee eee eee 24
Shuffle... 2.0... 0... cee eee ee eee ee 255
Side assist... 0.0... eee eee eee 182
Cleaning the sensors..........-....--. 311
SIM card... 2. eee 223
Sliding/tilting sunroof
refer to Panoramic glass roof............ 53
Smart Favorites
refer to PresetS........ cs eee eee e ees 245
Smartphone
refer to Telephone...............2.00. 209
Snow Chainsis « = sess « 2 scree x 2 creams xe ene 305
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