
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 217 using a USB adapter
=> page 217, fig. 146, 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.
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@) Note
Read the information about Audi connect, and
be sure to note the connectivity costs section
=> page 186.
@) 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 186.
— If the connected smartphone has voice con-
trol, you can operate your smartphone using
the external voice recognition system
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Audi smartphone interface
— The menu language shown in the MMI is
based on the settings in your smartphone.
— Some MMI functions are not available when
there is an active Audi smartphone interface
— Usage of the Audi smartphone interface de-
pends on the availability of services through
third party providers.
— Audi merely provides access to third party
connection.
— You cannot connect any mobile devices via
Bluetooth when an Audi smartphone inter-
services through the MMI and does not as-
sume any responsibility for the content of
these services.
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.
Problem Solution
Audi smartphone
interface cannot be
opened.
Check the battery charge level on your smartphone.
Check the USB cable and use a different one if necessary.
Check if Android Auto or Apple CarPlay is available in the country where the vehi-
cle is being operated.
Android Auto: check if the Android Auto app is installed on your smartphone.
Connecting the
smartphone to the
MMI failed.
Make sure that you are using the correct USB adapter and check if the USB
adapter is connected correctly to your smartphone and the Audi music interface
=> page 217.
Apple CarPlay: check if Apple CarPlay is activated on your iPhone.
Android Auto: check in the Android Auto app if Android Auto permits new
vehicles.
Wireless connection: open the settings for Bluetooth and Apple CarPlay on your
iPhone. Remove your vehicle. Open the connection manager in the MMI
= page 230. Delete your iPhone in the Telephone 1 and Audi smartphone inter-
face submenus. Repeat the connection process. Restart the MMI > page 17. Re-
start your iPhone.
The smartphone is
not automatically
detected.
Make sure that you are using the correct USB adapter and check if the USB
adapter is connected correctly to your smartphone and the Audi music interface
=> page 217.
Check if the requirements needed to connect a smartphone have been met.
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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 229.
— Map material update for the navigation system
=> page 202.
— 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 186, Audi connect.
Downloading updates
Requirement: notification for an online system
update will appear in the upper display.
> Press on the notification, or
> Open the notification in the notification center
on page 20 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 20.
Installing updates
Requirement: an online system update must be
downloaded and a notification must be shown in
the upper display.
> Stop the vehicle safely.
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Additional settings
> Press on the notification, or
> Open the notification in the notification center
on > page 20 and press on the notification.
> Follow the system instructions.
Depending on the scope of the update, the online
system update may only be started if you follow
these instructions:
> Switch the emergency flashers off, if necessary
> Make sure that the starter battery is charged.
> To start the update, exit and lock the vehicle.
The MMI will start the installation. When the up-
date has ended, a notification will be displayed.
Z\ WARNING
Depending on the scope of the installation,
the ignition must not be switched on during
the installation to ensure the installation
completes successfully.
©) Note
Read the information about Audi connect, and
be sure to note the connectivity costs section
=) in General information on page 186.
@ Tips
The software update may take some time.
WEE Tel
Applies to: vehicles with online system update
Online system update: incomplete. Warning!
Vehicle functions limited
If an error occurs when installing an online sys-
tem update, certain functions such as the emer-
gency call function may not be available. Drive to
an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility immediately to have the malfunc-
tion corrected.
Connected devices
Displayed connected devices
Requirement: the vehicle must be stationary and
the ignition must be switched on.
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
SETTINGS > Connected devices.
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Possible menu items:
— Telephone 1
— Telephone 2
— Audio player
— Wi-Fi hotspot
— Headset
Audi smartphone interface
You can connect your smartphone to the MMI
=> page 226.
myAudi app
This function is available if the myAudi app is in-
stalled on your mobile device and started, and if
the mobile device is connected with the vehicle’s
Wi-Fi hotspot.
() Note
Read the information about Audi connect, and
be sure to note the connectivity costs section
=> page 186.
Managing connected devices
Requirement: the connected devices menu must
be displayed > page 230.
Connecting a device
Requirement: Bluetooth visibility must be acti-
vated in the MMI > page 229 and mobile device.
> Press on a menu item, such as Telephone 1.
> To search for and connect your mobile device,
press New connection > page 175.
Selecting a connected device
> Press on a menu item, such as Telephone 1.
> Press on the desired mobile device in the list of
displayed devices. The connection will be made.
Disconnecting a connected device
> Press on a menu item, such as Telephone 1.
> Press on the connected mobile device. The se-
lected mobile device will be disconnected from
the MMI.
Deleting a device
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Additional settings
> Press and hold an element until the Options
menu is displayed.
> Press Delete.
If a device is listed multiple times, it will be de-
leted from all menu items.
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Depending on the selected function, additional
options
may be available.
Requirement: the connected devices menu must
be displayed > page 230.
> Press ona menu item, such as Telephone 1.
» Press and hold an element until the Options
menu is displayed.
Bluetooth profile
You can switch desired profiles on or off sepa-
rately in the MMI.
Favorite
To set a paired mobile device as the default
phone, activate this function in the MMI.
When the mobile device is in range and the Blue-
tooth function on the mobile device and in the
MMI is switched on, the default phone will be
given priority over the other Bluetooth devices
and will be connected directly to the MMI.
Legal information
General information
Information on the software licenses can be
found online at www.audi.com/softwareinfo.
Multi Media Interface
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
SETTINGS > General.
Subscriptions
Version information
Legal notes
Possible options:
— Software information
— About Audi connect
— About the data memory
Audi smartphone interface
Applies to: vehicles with Audi smartphone interface
Requirement: a smartphone must be connected
to the MMI > page 226.
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
SETTINGS > Connected devices > Audi smart-
phone interface.
> Press and hold an element until the Options
menu is displayed.
> Press Legal notes.
Requirement: the vehicle must be stationary and
the ignition must be switched on.
> Select in the instrument cluster: vehicle func-
tions tab > page 12.
>» Press and hold the EI button on the multifunc-
tion steering wheel until the display appears.
Possible options:
— Motor code
— Software information
— Version information
Head-up display
Applies to: vehicles with head-up display
Requirement: the vehicle must be stationary and
the ignition must be switched on. The head-up
display is switched on.
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
SETTINGS > Display & brightness > Head-up
display > Display contents > Show the license
text in the head-up display.
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Fuses and bulbs
Fuses and bulbs
Fuses
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Fig. 172 Right side of the motor compartment: fuse panel
cover @)
Fig. 173 Front passenger footwell: cover and clip Q), left
side of the luggage compartment: cover @)
A fuse that has blown will have metal strips that
have burned through.
The fuses are located on the right side of the mo-
tor compartment (@ in the front passenger foot-
well @), and under the left side of the luggage
compartment @).
> Switch the ignition and all electrical equipment
off.
> Check the table that follows to see which fuse
belongs to the equipment.
> Remove the screwdriver from the vehicle tool
kit > page 267.
> Remove the appropriate cover.
> Remove the colored plastic clip from the fuse
panel, if necessary.
> Remove the clip from the fuse panel in the
front passenger’s footwell @).
> Remove the fuse using the clip.
>» Replace the blown fuse only with a fuse that
has the same amp rating.
> Reinstall the plastic bracket.
> Install the cover.
Fuse color identification
Color Current rating
in amps
Black 1
Gray 2
Purple 3
Pink 4
Light brown 5
Brown 16d)
Red 10
Light blue 15
Yellow 20
White or transparent [25
Light green 30
Teal 35
Orange 40
Z\ WARNING
Do not repair fuses and never replace a blown
fuse with one that has a higher amp rating.
This can cause damage to the electrical sys-
tem and increases the risk of fire.
Qo Note
If a new fuse burns out again shortly after you
have installed it, have the electrical system
checked as soon as possible by an authorized
Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facili-
ty.
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Data privacy
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Applies to: vehicles with Audi connect
> Applies to MMI: Select on the home screen:
SETTINGS > Privacy settings.
When using Audi connect services or during data
collection, data will be transmitted from the ve-
hicle.
> To display additional information about the pri-
vacy settings and the associated symbols in the
status bar, press @ in the MMI.
Requirement: the ignition must be switched on.
Setting the maximum privacy settings
When the Activate privacy mode function is
switched on, the data connection is deactivated
or sending of data is restricted, but all safety-re-
lated, legal, or contractually required Audi con-
nect services remain activated. The majority of
the Audi connect services are deactivated.
When the function is switched off, the data con-
nection will be available in order to use Audi con-
nect services.
Adjusting individual privacy settings
In the MMI, you can adjust individually which da-
ta should be transmitted from the vehicle. If you
switch on a data category, the data will be trans-
mitted.
You can also deactivate individual services for
your vehicle at my.audi.com if you are logged into
the vehicle as the key user > page 29. These de-
activated services will not be available in the ve-
hicle. For additional information, visit my.audi.
com.)
() 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.
D In certain countries.
@) Tips
— The following interfaces are not affected by
changes to the privacy settings: Bluetooth,
Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), Wi-Fi, Audi
smartphone interface (ASI), Near Field
Communication (NFC), charging communi-
cation (high-voltage system), Electronic Toll
Collect (ETC), On-Board Diagnostic System
(OBD) if equipped.
— If the maximum privacy settings are switch-
ed on, your vehicle may not receive security
updates and certificates for establishing an
encrypted connection, depending on vehicle
equipment. In order to receive security up-
dates and certificates, switch the maximum
privacy settings off for at least ten minutes
every six months. Make sure that your vehi-
cle is connected to the Internet. A symbol in
the MMI status bar indicates if the required
data connection is available > page 20.
— If the transmission of data is limited, it will
have the following effects on the exchange
of data for Audi connect services and emer-
gency calls, if equipped:
— The emergency call function will remain
available without restrictions and will con-
tinue
to transmit data.
— If an online roadside assistance call is ini-
tiated, no data will be transmitted, but a
call will be made.
— If the Geofencing Alert, Speed Alert,
and/or Valet Alert services have been acti-
vated by the key user, then they will re-
main available without restrictions and
continue to transmit data.
— Stored destinations (favorites, last desti-
nations) are only stored in the vehicle. If
you allow transmission of data again,
these destinations will be synchronized via
the myAudi account. To prevent synchroni-
zation of destinations, delete the destina-
tions before you allow data to be trans-
mitted again.
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Index
High-voltage battery.................. 108
Vehicle battery (12 Volt)............... 238
Winter operation (12 Volt vehicle battery) . 238
Battery (vehicle)
refer to High-voltage battery........... 108
Blinds
refer to Panoramic glass roof............ 44
Block TOU C cms & oscars ao aes oe eeeee & wae 201
BLOWERS woven: ae onsen 2 2 comes 2 2 cme ooo avo 85
Bluetooth
Audio playeh sre x 6 ceca ve wacene ao erties ow 216
Connecting adevice...............0-0- 230
Connecting a mobile phone............ 175
Deleting a device
Device overview..............02.0000-
Disconnecting adevice................ 230
Displaying/profiles « sscvie + » ensue 6 « seowee sv 6 231
Selecting adevice.............0..000. 230
Specifying a favorite.................. 23:1
Boost function...................000 eee 93
Brake fluid
Checking the brake fluid level........... 236
BrakeSiss « ¢ sas s & ewes 5 hee oe eee se eS 96
Brake tluidis ss sass 2 maim o wana ys won ee 236
Emergency braking function............. 99
HGCisu ¢ s sayou & @ Sayan % § MaWE ¢ & BaeoR 5 SeRDR 100
New brake pads..........-...--0000005 97
Brands = wee s 2 owen x ¢ eeu < eee 2 tom FE 232
Break-in security feature...............-. 35
Breaking in
New brake pads..............--0000005 97
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Bulbireplacementss. «x issn s « sesrve + & arent w vo 280
Business'address’s « « sss os wows oo mewn ow 201
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California Proposition 65 Warning........ 233
Battery specific........... cece 238
GALLUISE cesses » sense @ © amscans a o omens a 6 emNEAU & 179
GaMOKaSiiwse 2 wim + mem o 6 emu ee om a Yo 130
Locations ..... 2... ee eee eee e ee eee 131
Capacities
Washer fluid reservoir................. 291
Cargo floor. ....... eee eee eee eee 83
Cargonet....... 2... eee eee ee 82
Garwash «5 sce so aspen «ome oo iene: © stents 261
Cell phone
refer to Telephone...........-.0eee eee 175
Cell phone compartment
refer to Audi phone box............... 177
Central locking....... eee eee cree eens 32
AULOILOGK « coos 2 5 canes 5 5 ten so ees Go eG 32
Convenience key sie + « soccais 2 6 seve + 6 sone « 37
Convenience opening and closing......... 44
Luggage compartment lid............... 40
Mechanically unlocking and locking....... 35
MessageS ......--. 0c cece eects 34
Remote control key.........0eee eee eee 37
SeGUING): © wwe: s 2 wesems x arene @ een aH ewe 33
Vehicle key... 0... cece eee ee eee ee 37
Central locking switch................5-5 34
Gentifieatiomis a < cvessus eo mano we wannew © a caste 288
Changing light bulbs................0.. 280
Charging
refer to Power sourceS.........--.000005 78
Charging clip
refer to Wall mount clip............... 125
Charging display...............2--000-- 114
Charging the battery
USB... eee 178, 217
Wirelessi. « wos « < auc a 2 sogee 4 2 mee 2 2 oe 178
Charging times « eves sz eee ee eews e ewewse 110
Child safety lock
Climate control system controls in the rear. 42
Power windows.............2.020 eee 42
Rear dGGFSs: « s saan x « seme as eee oo ew eo 42
Child safety seats.............0..000 eee 72
Securing to the top tether anchor........ 76
Securing with a safety belt.............. 75
Securing with LATCH..............--00. 74
Cleaning........... eee eee 261
Cleaning Alcantara................0000. 264
Cleaning artificial leather............... 264
Cleaning carbon components........ 263, 264
Cleaning controls « ses ss eens se cee s 6 ves 264
Cleaning decorative parts andtrim........ 263
Cleaning plastic parts.................. 263
Cleaning textiles...................... 264
Climate control system ...............0-- 84
Climate control system controls in the rear
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