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Radio
Radio
Calling up the radio
menu

The
radio supports the following wavebands:

FM,
AM, DAB* (digital radio).
You
can use the HD
Radio
receiver*
to receive radio stations from the
FM/AM wavebands
digitally.

© Note

„
. Radio: FM/DAB

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AKT
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BAYERN 1
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BAYERN 2
BAYERN 3
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BR-KLASS
Events
Culture
News
Light

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Fig.
188 FM/DAB station list

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Press the
I
RADIO[
button.
After you call up the radio, the station list that
was last open will be displayed.
To select a station: SeLect
a
station from the sta­
tion List and confirm it.
To set a waveband: Press the
I RADIO |
button re­
peatedly until the desired waveband appears.
The following information is displayed in the FM/

DAB*
station List
<*Fig.
188:
©Waveband
The current waveband of the station is shown in
the FM/DAB* or DAB* station list and in the fa­
vourites list.
(D Radio text (short display)
Programme information for the currently seLec­
ted station is displayed in all station lists when
available.
(D Frozen station name
(FM)1'

Station names with this symbol have been stored
permanently. Refer to
^page
230, Station
names.
- The DAB* waveband is not available in all
countries.
- The DAB* waveband also supports the trans­
mission standards DAB+* and DMB Audio*,
where available.
- The DAB* waveband is not available in the
Mexican market.
- HD Radio is only available in the Mexican
market.
Radio functions
Search function
Applies to: vehicles with search function

You
can enter
search
terms in any order using
the search function.
You
can search in all
wave­

bands by station name or programme type (e.g.

News,).

Radio: search
ANTENNE
ERN

Culture ERN 1
ERN 2

#BAYERN3
Classical

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BAYERN 3

Fig.
189 Entry field and results list for the search function
- To call up the search function: While in a sta­
tion list (e.g. FM station list), turn the rotary
pushbutton to the left until the entry field for
the search function is displayed.
- To use the search function: Refer to

^>page
160, Search function.
You can also search for frequencies2'.
Stations from the favourites
(f)
are displayed in
the results list®
^>Fig.
189. The symbol©
shows which station list you will switch to by se­
lecting a particular station.

V
This function is not available in the Mexican market.

2)
This function is not available for DAB* waveband.
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Media
Media
Introduction
The MMI system includes various media drives
and provides various options for connecting
devi­

ces.
For example, you can play audio/video* files
from the jukebox* or connect mobile devices to
the Audi music interface* and operate it via the

MMI.

Notes
General information
Media and format limitations: The MMI system
(including the SD card reader and the connection

for
the USB mass storage device*) has been tes­
ted for use with many of the products and media
currently available on the market. However,
there may be some devices/media and audio/vid­

eo*
files that are not supported or cannot be

played,
or the functionality may be limited under
certain circumstances.
Digital rights management: Please note that
copyright Law applies to audio/video* files.
The MMI media drives do not support DRM-pro-
tected files; these files are marked with the sym­
bol S.
Data storage: Never store important data on SD

cards,
the jukebox*, CDs/DVDs or mobile devices.
AUDI AC shall not accept any liability whatsoever

for
the loss of files and media.
Loading times: The more files, folders or play­
lists are stored on a storage device, the longer it
will take to load the audio files/video* files. We
recommend using a storage device which
con­

tains only audio/video* files. If
you
want to re­
duce the time it takes to load the audio/video*

files,
you can create subfolders (e.g. for an artist
or album). The loading time will be extended ad­
ditionally if
you
are importing data.
Metadata: Metadata stored on audio files (e.g.
artists, tracks, album covers) will be displayed
automatically when the files are played. If this
information is not stored on the relevant medi­

um,
the MMI system will use the database of
metadata from Gracenote. Nevertheless, meta­
data may not be displayed in some cases.
Restricted performance: If
you
experience re­
stricted performance, reset the Media settings
to the factory defaults
^page
256.
If
you
experience restricted performance from
the Jukebox*, reset it to the factory settings

<=>
page 256.
For information on the characteristics of the sup­
ported media and file formats, please refer to

opage
249 onwards.
CAUTION
Please always observe the information
<=>(J)in

Wi-Fi hotspot on page 202.
CD/DVD mode
CD/DVD and format limitations: In view of the
variety of CDs/DVDs and the difference in memo­
ry capacities, the functionality may be restricted
in the case of some storage devices. Under cer­
tain circumstances, audio CDs/video DVDs that
are copy-protected or CDs/DVDs that do not com­
ply with the standard audio format, and multi-
session CDs cannot be played at all, or the func­
tionality may be limited. We recommend always
finalising the burning process when creating

multisession
CDs. Multisession is not supported
for DVDs.
Handling CDs/DVDs, the CD drive or the DVD

drive:
To ensure perfect, high-quality playback
and avoid scanning errors or damage to the me­
dia drive, always store CDs/DVDs in a suitable
case and do not expose them to direct sunlight.
Do not use:
- Damaged, dirty or scratched CDs/DVDs
- Single CDs/DVDs (diameter 8 cm)
- Non-circular CDs/DVDs (shape CDs)
- CDs/DVDs with stickers
- Protective rings
- Cleaning discs
Thermal cut-out: In the case of unusually hot or
cold outside temperatures, it is possible that CD/
DVD playback will temporarily not be possible. A •
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Media
The following options may be available depend­
ing on the information displayed (e.g. the sta­
tion/track currently playing):
- Sound settings: Refer to
^>page
260.
- Wi-Fi settings: Refer to
Opage
201, Wi-Fi hot-
spot.
- Connection manager: Refer to
<>page
257.
- Additional options may be available depending
on the active online media service or Internet
radio function.
A WARNING
- Mobile devices, tablet and laptop computers
and devices of
a
similar weight can only be
operated safely when the vehicle is station­
ary. Like any Loose object, they can be cata­
pulted through the vehicle in an accident
and cause serious injuries. Always make sure
that such devices are securely stowed while
you are driving.
- No Wi-Fi devices may be used from the front
seats in the areas around the airbags while
the vehicle is being driven. Please also ob­
serve the safety warnings on
^>page
282,
Front airbags.
© CAUTION
- Please always observe the information
•=>©

in Wi-Fi hotspot on page 202.
- In order to use online media, you generally
have
to
set up an account with an online
media service, which may lead
to
additional

costs,
especially if
you
are using the service

abroad.

© Note
- Depending on the Internet connection and
network
load,
playback of the online media
services may be interrupted.
- Whether online media and Internet radio
can be used depends on the availability
of

services provided by third parties.
- AUDI AG only enables you
to
access online
media services via the MMI system and ac­
cepts no responsibility for the content of
online media services.
- Please always note the information in the
chapter
^>page
204, General notes on Audi
connect (infotainment).
- Depending on the mobile device you are us­

ing,
you may experience interruptions
in

media playback when using the Audi MMI
connect app. To avoid interruptions, keep
the Audi MMI connect app running in the
foreground and do not lock the screen on
your mobile device.
- Audi dealerships will be able
to
provide you
with further information on online media.

Multimedia connections

USB adapters for Audi music interface or
USB charging socket
Depending on the vehicle equipment, you may be
able
to
connect your mobile devices (e.g. smart-
phones, MP3 players)
to
the Audi music interface
or the
USB
charging socket using the special
USB

adapters.

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Fig.
196 Audi USB adapters
The USB adapters
^>Fig.
196 are available from
Audi dealers or specialist retailers:
® USB adapter for devices with micro USB
con­

nector
© USB adapter for devices with Apple Lightning
connector
© USB adapter for devices with Apple dock
con­

nector
If the appropriate equipment is installed on your
vehicle, you can connect your mobiLe devices
to

the MMI and simultaneously charge the battery
using a USB adapter connected
to
the Audi music
interface.
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240

Media
® Jukebox* 236
© DVD/CD drive*
235,
236
© SD card reader
235

© Audi music interface* 241

e.g.
iPod,
USB stick
© External audio player 242

e.g.
an MP3 player connected to

the
AUX input
© Bluetooth audio player* 237
© Wi-Fi audio player* 238
© Online media* and Internet radio* .. 239
- To play audio/video files: Select a source in the
Media menu > category (e.g. artist > album >
track/title).
- To access the next level up in the structure of
folders: Press the |BACK| button. Or: Select and
confirm Go up.
- To select the previous/next
item1^:
Briefly
press the ON/OFF button on the MMI controL
console to the left/right
(KM/»I).

- To rewind/fast forward audio/video* files:
Move and hold the ON/OFF button to the left/
right (KM/»)).
-To pause/resume playback: Briefly press the
ON/OFF button on the MMI control console.

(T)
Note
- You can scroll rapidly through long lists by
turning the rotary pushbutton quickly. The
scrolling speed depends on the number of
entries in the list.
- If the Traffic announcements
Opage
229
or DAB announcements* function is switch­
ed on, playback is interrupted for announce­
ments. You can cancel an announcement
while it is being played by briefly pressing
the ON/OFF button on the MMI controL
con­

sole.

- For safety reasons, the video picture is not
available while the vehicle is moving. While
you are driving, only the sound is played.
Media centre
Several categories for selecting
audio/video1

files are available in the media centre.
Favourites
Artists

fl*
Albums

Fig.
201 Example: Categories for a USB stick

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202
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Example
Orchestra Tracks

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Folders

J3
J
Playlists
/Videos
Categories for
a
USB stick

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Press the |MEDIA| button. Press the left control
button repeatedly until the source overview is

displayed.
Select and confirm the desired
source.
©Active source
The active source is highlighted. The symbol for
the active source © may change depending on
the device connected or the online media* or In­
ternet radio* service in use. The device name may
be displayed (e.g. MyPhone). A USB stick connec­
ted via the Audi music interface* is shown as an
example
^>Fig.
201.
Depending on the active source, you can select
audio/video* files from the following categories
and copy them into the
playlist:

®
Favourites
The category Favourites appears if at least one
item has been stored as a favourite. Refer to

•=>page
246, Favourites.

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May not be possible during playback (depends on the
DVD).
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Audi smartphone interface

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Applies to: vehicles with Audi smartphone interface

You
can connect your smartphone to the MMI
system via the Audi smartphone interface. Some
of the content
on
your smartphone is displayed
in an optimised
screen
format on the infotain­
ment display and can be operated via the MMI
control console.
Important
The vehicle must be stationary, and the ignition
must be switched on.
iPhone 5 or later with Lightning connector and
operating system iOS 7.1.2 or higher or:
Smartphone with Android Auto app and operat­
ing system Android 5.0 Lollipop or later.
• Connect your smartphone to the Audi music in­
terface
opage
241 via a USB adapter

^> page
240, Fig. 196.

•
Select and confirm Activate Apple CarPlay or
Activate Android Auto now.

•
Follow the instructions given by the system.
• Please note any system queries on your smart­

phone.

If
you
decline the use of Apple CarPlay or Android
Auto the first time you connect your smartphone,
you can start the Audi smartphone interface at a
later time via the connection manager.

•
SeLect:
|MENU|
button
>
Audi smartphone in­
terface > Switch to connection manager.

•
Connect your smartphone to the Audi music in­
terface via a USB adapter
^>page
240, Fig. 196.

*•
Select and confirm Audi smartphone in Con­
nection manager
<3>page
257. You can select
your smartphone from the list of devices al­
ready connected
^page
258.

•
Follow the instructions given by the system.
© CAUTION
Please always observe the information
=>®
in
Wi-Fi hotspot on page 202.
- The functions you can use depend on a num­
ber of factors including:
-The brand of your smartphone
-The operating system version of your
smartphone
- The software version of the app in use
- The USB adapter/cable and the correct
connection
- Your mobile network/service provider
- The individual settings on your smart­
phone
- One or several of the factors listed above
can result in your smartphone being incom­
patible with the Audi smartphone interface.
We regret that it is not possible to guaran­
tee compatibility for all types of smart­

phone.
For further information and support,
please refer to the operating manual of your
smartphone or contact its manufacturer.
- If the smartphone you have connected has a
voice controL feature, you can control your
smartphone using the external speech
con­

trol system
^>page
170.
-The menu language displayed on the MMI is
based on the setting on your smartphone.
- The time displayed on the MMI is based on
the setting on your smartphone.
- Some of the MMI functions are not available
while an Apple CarPlay or Android Auto
con­

nection is active.
- You cannot use mobile devices via Bluetooth
when an Apple CarPlay connection is active.
- If
you
have inserted your own mini SIM card
in the SIM card reader* for making phone

calls,
the SIM card will be used exclusively
for
a
data connection when the Audi smart­
phone interface and the car phone function*

^page
172 are active.

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Not available in all markets.
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Safe driving
Safe driving
General notes
Safety is the first priority
The safety features in your vehicle are harmon­
ised to provide you and your passengers with the
best possible protection in accident situations.
However, they can only be effective if you and
your passengers sit in the correct position and
adjust and use the safety equipment properly.
For these reasons, this chapter explains why
these safety features are so important, how they
can protect you, what you need to remember
when using them, and
how
you and your passen­
gers can gain the most benefit from them. There
are also a number of important safety warnings
which you and your passengers should always ob­
serve in order to minimise the risk of injury.
WARNING
- The information in this chapter is important
for the driver of the vehicle and all passen­

gers.
The other chapters in this manual

(and,
where applicable, in the other litera­
ture supplied with the vehicle) contain fur­
ther important notes which you should read
and observe for your own safety and that of
your passengers.
- Ensure that the complete vehicle wallet is
always in the vehicle. This is especially im­
portant when you lend or sell the vehicle to
others.

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Before every trip
The driver is responsible for the safety of the
passengers and the safe operation of the vehicle
at all times.

For
your own safety and the safety of your pas­
sengers, always note the following points before
every trip:

•
Make sure that all lights and turn signals are
working properly.

•
Check the tyre pressures.

•
Make sure that all windows are clean and give
good visibility to the outside.

•
Secure all luggage and other items carefully

•=>
page 272.
• Make sure that no objects can interfere with
the pedals.

•
Adjust the front seat, head restraint and mir­
rors correctly.
• Applies to: adjustable head restraints: Make
sure that the front passenger's head restraint is
adjusted to the correct position.
• Applies to: adjustable head restraints: Make
sure that the head restraints for the rear pas­
sengers are in the fully raised position.

•
Make sure that children are protected with suit­
able safety seats and properly worn seat belts

•=>
page 267.

•
Sit in the correct position in your seat. Make
sure
that
your passengers are sitting in the cor­
rect positions
^>page
58.

•
Fasten your seat belt correctly. Make sure that
your passengers do the same
^page
275.
What factors can impair your safety?
Safety on the road is directly related to
how
you
drive, and can also be affected by the passengers
in the vehicle.
• The driver is responsible for the safety of the
vehicle and all its occupants. If your ability to
drive is impaired in any way, you endanger
yourself and other road users
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Therefore:
• Do not let yourself be distracted by passengers
or by using a mobile phone, etc.

•
Never drive when your driving ability is im­
paired (by medication, alcohol, drugs, etc.).
• Obey all traffic regulations and speed limits
and always maintain a safe distance to the
vehi­

cle in front.

•
Always adjust your speed to suit the
road,
traf­
fic and weather conditions.

•
Take frequent breaks on long trips. Do not drive
for more than two hours without a stop.

•
If possible, avoid driving when you are tired or

stressed.
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Correct sitting positions
Correct driving position

The
correct driving position is important for safe
driving.
25cm

Fig.
208 Adjust seat and sit in correct position
For your own safety, and to reduce the risk of in­
jury in the event of an accident, we recommend
the following driving position.

•
Adjust the driver's seat and steering wheel so
there is a distance of at least 25 cm between
your breastbone and the centre of the steering

wheel
o>F/g.
208.

•
Adjust the height and fore/aft position of the
driver's seat so that you are able to press the
pedals to the floor without fully straightening
your legs
oA.

•
Adjust the backrest to an upright position so
that your back remains in contact with the up­
holstery.

*•
Adjust the longitudinal position of the steering
wheel so that your arms are slightly bent and
you can read the dials and instruments easily.

•
Make sure that you can comfortably reach the
top of the steering wheel.

•
AppLies to adjustable head restraints: Adjust
the head restraint so that the top of the head
restraint is
level
with the top of your head. If
this is not possible, try to adjust the head re­
straint as near as possible to this position.

•
Fasten your seat belt correctly
^>page
275.

•
Keep both feet in the footwell so that you are in
full controL of the vehicle at all times.
For detailed information on how to adjust the
driver's seat, see
^>page
58, Front seats.
A WARNING
A driver who is not sitting in the correct
posi­

tion or who is not wearing a seat belt can be
fatally injured
if
the airbag is triggered.
- Adjust the driver's seat and steering wheel
so there is a distance of at least 25 cm be­
tween your breastbone and the centre of the
steering wheel
^>Fig.
208.
-While driving, always hold the steering
wheel with both hands on the outside of the
rim at about the 9 o'clock and 3 o'clock
posi­

tion.
This reduces the risk of injury if the
driver's airbag inflates.
- Never hold the steering wheel at the 12
o'clock position, or with your hands inside
the rim or on the steering wheel hub. This
could result in serious injuries to the arms,
hands and head if the driver's airbag in­

flates.

- To reduce any risk of injury to the driver dur­
ing a sudden brake application or in an
acci­

dent, never drive with the backrest tilted
too far back. The airbag system and seat
belts can only provide proper protection
when the backrest is in an upright position
and the driver is wearing the seat belt in the
correct position. The further the backrest is
tilted back, the greater the risk of injury due
to incorrect positioning of the belt webbing
or an incorrect sitting position.
- Adjust the head restraint properly so that it
can give maximum protection.
Correct position for the front passenger

The
front seat passenger must sit at least 25 cm
away from the dash panel so that the airbag has
enough room to inflate and give maximum pro­
tection in an accident.
For your own safety and to reduce the risk of in­
jury in the event of
an
accident, we recommend
adjusting the front passenger's seat as follows:

•
Adjust the backrest to an upright position so
that your back remains in contact with the up­
holstery.

•
Adjust the head restraint so that the top of the
head restraint is level with the top of your
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•
Distribute the load evenly in the luggage com­
partment.

•
Place heavy items as far forward as possible in
the luggage compartment and secure them
properly
<^>Fig.
214.

•
Secure the load with the stretch net* or with
non-elastic straps secured to the fastening
rings
^>page
62.
© CAUTION
A WARNING
- Loose items in the luggage compartment
are a safety hazard: they can move suddenly
and impair the handling of the vehicLe as a
result of the change in weight distribution.
- In an accident or a sudden manoeuvre, loose
objects in the passenger compartment can
be flung forward - risk of injury! Always
stow objects safely in the luggage compart­
ment and secure them on the fastening

rings.
Use suitable securing straps, particu­
larly when transporting heavy objects.
- Transporting heavy objects may affect the
vehicle's handling by shifting the centre of
gravity - this could cause an accident. Take
extra care when driving and adjust your
speed accordingly.
- Never exceed the maximum axle loads or
the maximum gross weight for the vehicLe

^>page
342. Exceeding the permitted axle
loads or gross weight Limit can affect the ve­
hicle's handling characteristics, and increase
the risk of accidents, personal injuries or
damage to the vehicle.
- Never leave your vehicLe unattended when
the boot lid is open. Children could climb in­
to the boot and close the boot lid from the

inside.
In this case the child would be un­
able to get out of the vehicle without help.
This could have fatal consequences.
- Never allow children to play in or around the
vehicle. Always close and lock the boot lid
and all the doors when you leave the
vehi­

cle.

- Never let passengers ride in the luggage
compartment. All occupants must be prop­
erly restrained by the seat belts at all times

•=>
page
27'5.

Make sure that no hard objects chafe against
the wires of the heating element in the rear
window and damage them.
©
Note

- The tyre pressure must be adjusted accord­
ing to the load the vehicle is carrying

<^>page
307.
- Air circulation in the vehicle helps reduce
fogging of the windows. Used air escapes
through ventilation slots in the rear of the
vehicle. Make sure that these ventilation
slots are not obstructed.
- Suitable belts for securing loads to the fas­
tening rings* are commercially available.
Fastening rings
Unsecured loads are a hazard to all vehicle occu­
pants.
There are fastening rings in the luggage com­
partment which can be used to secure luggage
and other objects
^>page
62.

•
Use the fastening rings to secure items safely
in the luggage compartment
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During a collision or an accident, even small and
light objects can possess so much energy that
they can cause very severe injuries. The amount
of this "kinetic energy" depends on the speed of
the vehicLe and the weight of the object. The
most significant factor, however, is the speed of
the vehicLe.
For example: an object weighing 4.5 kg is lying
unsecured in the vehicle. During a frontal
colli­

sion at a speed of 50 km/h, this object generates
a force corresponding to 20 times its weight.
That means that the effective weight of the ob­
ject increases to about 90 kg. You can imagine
the severity of the injuries which might be sus­
tained if this "projectile" strikes an occupant as it
flies through the passenger compartment. •
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