2021 AUDI Q2 language

Audi connect (infotainment)

•
If necessary, confirm the message shown by se­
lecting Accept.
The Audi connect infotainment services available
will be listed on the infotainment display

^Fig.
171.
You can also filter the Audi connect infotainment
services by category:

•
Select: 1MENU| button
>
Audi connect
>
left
control button > e.g. Navigation for the Audi
connect infotainment services in the navigation
menu
•=>page
200.
Audi connect
infotainment services
Basic functions
Applies to: vehicles with Audi connect (infotainment)
Specific functions for individual Audi connect in­
fotainment services may be available in the serv­
ice's selection menu
<=s>page
154. Basic functions
can be accessed in the relevant options menu:

•
Select: |MENU| button
>
Audi connect
>
desired
Audi connect infotainment
service
> right
con­

trol button.
Depending on the Audi connect infotainment
service you wish to use, the following basic func­
tions may be available:
Save as a preview*
You can save every Audi connect (infotainment)
service as a preview and have it displayed on the
Audi connect infotainment homepage
(Î)
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196, Fig. 171.
Show on map
You can have selected content displayed on the
map and use
it
for route guidance.
Login
Refer to
^>page
196, Logging into myAudi in the
vehicle.

Read"

You can have the MMI read out some types of
content.
Call*
If
a
telephone number has been stored for an en­
try, you can call the number
and,
for example, re­
serve tickets.
Start route guidance
If
an
entry contains a location, e.g. in City

events,
this can be used as a navigation destina­

tion.
The route guidance function will be started
immediately.
Change search area
The search area selected can be changed at any

time.
For more information on search areas,
please refer to
^>page
211.
Closing an Audi connect infotainment service
You can close an Audi connect infotainment serv­
ice at any time and go back to the homepage

^>page
196, Fig. 171, regardless of which func­
tion you were using.
Data plans
Applies to: vehicles with an embedded SIM card
In connection with the eSIM for Audi connect in­
fotainment
services
which use the Wi-Fi hotspot
(e.g. online media), you can purchase data plans
directly in the vehicle from a selected mobile
network provider.
Important:
You must be registered as the eSIM card owner
(SIM owner)
Opage
191 in the mobile network
provider's customer portal and have purchased a
data
plan.
Further information can be found on
the Internet at my.audi.com.
You must have activated the in-car data plan pur­
chases function in the network provider's cus­
tomer
portal.
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Audi connect (infotainment)
- Audi connect (infotainment) enables you to
access the Twitter service. Audi cannot
guarantee that these services will be availa­
ble indefinitely; this is the responsibility of
Twitter.
Travel guide
Applies to: vehicles with Audi connect (infotainment)
Using the Audi MMI connect app, you can store
special destinations
on
your mobile device (e.g.
smartphone) and
use
them for route guidance
on the MMI.
Important:
The Audi MMI connect app must have been in­
stalled and started on your mobile device.
You must be logged in to your myAudi account in
the Audi MMI connect app and must have selec­
ted your vehicle.
The Wi-Fi function must be activated on your mo­
bile device and on the MMI.
A network connection must be set up on the MMI

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203.

*•
Select:
|MENU|
button
>
Audi connect
>
left
control button > Category Information
>
Trav­

el.

After you call up the travel guide, you will be
shown travel tips for the area you are currently

in.
These include current ratings and the category
they belong to.

•
Press the left control button to change the cat­
egory (e.g. bars nearby).

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 in the chapter on

tapage
282, Front airbags.
® CAUTION
Please always observe the information
•=>©
in
Wi-Fi hotspot on page 202.
© Note
- Measurement units, language settings and
times are displayed on the infotainment dis­
play according to the how they are set in the
system settings
^>page
255.
Audi connect (infotainment) in the
navigation system
Applies to: vehicles with navigation system and Audi connect
(infotainment)

•
Select:
|MENU|
button
>
Audi connect
>
left
control button > Navigation.
The following Audi connect infotainment services
are currently available:
- Navigation with Google Earth and Google
Street View
opage
222.
- Online point of interest search with speech
dialogue system (e.g. restaurants): For
plan­

ning a route using the MMI control console

^page
212 and the speech dialogue system

^>page
164.
- Adding a destination to your MMI via your
myAudi account or Google Maps
^>page
222.
- Online traffic information: Up-to-the-minute
reception of information on accidents,
road­

works and other incidents
^>page
226.
- myAudi special destinations: Personal special
destinations can be imported to your MMI di­
rectly in the vehicle as an online update

•=>
page 224.
- Map update: Navigation map updates can be
imported directly into the vehicle via SD card or
as an online update*
ipage
223.
© Note
- The Audi connect infotainment map update
service using an SD card allows you to find
out which software version is installed in
your vehicle. You can then check whether a
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Media
Display DVD menu
The DVD main menu will be called up on the info­
tainment display.
- To select a menu option: Select and confirm a
menu option. Or: Move your finger on the MMI
touch
pad*
and press the rotary pushbutton.
Audio track1
'

You can adjust the audio track (language and au­
dio format) manually. It depends on the video
DVD whether different languages and audio for­
mats are available.

Subtitles1'

You can select subtitles manually. It depends on
the video DVD whether different languages are
available.
Picture format
We recommend using the automatic setting for
the picture format. Depending on the active file
or source (e.g. video file*, DVD*), you may be able
to adjust the picture format.
Picture for­
mat
automatic
zoom
Description
The MMI detects the picture for­
mat of the source and dispLays the
picture using the best possibLe
width-to-height ratio. Depending
on the source format and the info­
tainment display installed, black
bars may be displayed on the edges
of the picture.
The picture is enlarged to fill the
infotainment display. Switch this
function off if the picture is distor­

ted.

Picture for­
mat
cinema­
scope
original
4:3
16:9
Description
Use this setting for films in the
cin­

ema format 21:9. Black bars will
be shown on the upper and Lower
edges of the infotainment display.
The picture will be displayed using
the picture ratio of the source for­
mat. Select this option if the pic­
ture shown with auto selected is
distorted or partially cut off.
The picture is set to a width-to-
height ratio of
4:3.
Black bars will
be shown on the edges of the info­
tainment display.
The picture is set to a width-to-
height ratio of 16:9. Black bars will
be shown on the upper and lower
edges of the infotainment display.

(T)
Note
- Not all video DVDs have a child lock feature.
- The child lock safety levels comply with the
US standards of the Motion Picture Associa­
tion of America (MPAA). Please note that
age ratings for DVDs may vary between
dif­

ferent European countries.
- If
you
enter the wrong child lock password
three times in a row, you will not be able to
enter
a
password for approximately one mi­

nute.
The password can only be reset by an
Audi workshop.
automatic
zoom
The MMI detects the picture for­
mat of the source and dispLays the
picture using the best possibLe
width-to-height ratio. Depending
on the source format and the info­
tainment display installed, black
bars may be displayed on the edges
of the picture.
The picture is enlarged to fill the
infotainment display. Switch this
function off if the picture is distor­

ted.

May not be possible during playback (depends on the
DVD).
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Media

Supported media and file formats

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Overview
The following audio/video file specifications are supported
by
the DVD drive*, the jukebox*,
the
SD
card reader(s)
and the
connection
for the
USB mass storage device*:
Audio files Video files*
Supported
media
File system
Metadata
Format
File exten­
sion
Playlists
Specifica­
tions
Number
of files
SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC memory cards: with
a
capacity
of
up
to
128 GB
DVD drive: audio CDs (up
to 80
minutes) with CD text (artist, album, tracks)*; CD-ROMs
with
a
capacity
of
up
to
700 MB; DVD±R/RW; video DVDs; audio DVDs compatible with
video DVD;
Audi music interface: mobile devices
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240
(e.g.
iPod,
MTP players, USB mass
storage devices belonging
to
"USB Device Subclass
1
and
6"
compatible with USB 2.0,
USB sticks, USB MP3 players (plug-and-play capable), external USB flash memories and
external USB hard drives)
Memory cards: exFAT, FAT, FAT32, NTFS
USB mass storage devices: FAT, FAT32, NTFS
USB mass storage partitions (primary/logical*):
2
per USB connection
CD/DVD file systems: IS09660,
Joliet,
UDF
Album co

800x800[

the album
the corres

MPEG-1/-

2
Layer
3

.mp3
rers:GIF,JPG, PNG
up
to

)x.; depending on availability,
cover will be displayed using

3onding
medium
or
Gracenote*.
Windows
Media
Audio
9

and
10

.wma

MPEG-2/-

4

.m4a;

.m4b;

.aac
F
LAC

.flac

MPEG-1/-2

•mpg;

.mpeg
MPEG4AVC

(H.264)

.mp4;

.m4v;
.mov;

.avi

Windows Media
Video
9

.wmv;

.asf

.M3U;
.PLS;
.WPL;
.M3U8;
.ASX

Up
to
max. 320
kbit/sec
and
48 kHz sampling frequency
48 kHz
sampling

frequen­

cy
Up
to
max. 2000
kbit/sec,
720x576 px and

25fps

DVD drive*: max. 1000 files per medium
Jukebox*: memory approx. 10 GB; max. 3000 files can be copied
USB mass storage devices and memory cards: max. 10000 files per medium; max.
1000 files per playlist/directory
® Note
- The format Windows Media Audio
9
Voice
is

not supported by the media drives.
- Audi recommends a compression rate
of
at
least 160
kbit/sec
for MP3 files.
In
the case
of audio files with variable
bit
rate, the dis­
play
of
the remaining playing time may
dif­

fer from the actual figure.
- The display
of
country-specific characters

(e.g.
for
ID3 tag information) depends
on

the language set on the system;
it
cannot
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Media
be ensured that these characters are always
displayed correctly.
The manufacturer will provide you with in­
formation on the "USB Device Subclass" of
a

USB memory device.
- Some functions of MTP players such as
vid­

eo playback and the rating of tracks are not

supported.

CD drive
Applies to: vehicles with CD drive

The CD
drive supports the following audio file specifications:
Supported
media
File system
Metadata
Format
File extension
Playlists
Specifications
Number
of files
Audio files
Audio CDs (up to 80 minutes) with
CD
text (artist, album, track)*, CD-ROMs with a
capacity of up to 700 MB
CD file systems: IS09660, Joliet, UDF
Album covers: GIF,
JPG,
PNG up to 800x800 px.; depending on availability, the al­
bum cover will be displayed using the corresponding medium.
MPEG-1/-2
Layer 3
.mp3
Windows Media Au­
dio
9
and 10

.wma
MPEG-2/-4

.m4a;

.m4b;

.aac

FLAC

.flac

.M3U;
.PLS;
.WPL;
.M3U8;
.ASX

Up to max. 320
kbit/sec
and 48 kHz sampling frequency 48 kHz sampling
frequency
max. 1000 files per medium
® Note
- We recommend a compression rate of at
least 160
kbit/sec
for MP3 files. In the case
of audio files with variable bit rate, the dis­
pLay of the remaining playing time may
dif­

fer from the actual figure.
-The display of country-specific characters

(e.g.
for ID3 tag information) depends on
the Language set on the system; it cannot
be ensured that these characters are always
displayed correctly.
Troubleshooting

Subject

Audi music interfaceVBluetooth
audio player*: The mobiLe device
is not supported.
Audi music interface*: When
starting playback via the AUX in­
put, the volume is too high/low.
Advice
Please observe the notes in the chapter
^page
240, Multimedia

connections/^page
237, Bluetooth audio
player.
For information
on which mobile devices are supported, please see the Audi mo­
bile device database at www.audi.com/bluetooth.
Set the volume of the mobile device to about 70% of maximum

^>page
246, Input level.
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Audi smartphone interface

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Audi smartphone
interface
Setting
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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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System settings

System settings
Setting the time and
date

The
time can be set manually or via
GPS*

• Select:
|MENU|
button > Settings
>
left control
button > MMI settings > Date & time.

•
Or: Select:
|MENU|
button > Car
>
left control
button
>
Vehicle settings > Date & time.
Set automatically
The time and date are automatically updated
when this function is switched on
0.

Time
Important: The Set automatically function must
be deactivated.
Press the rotary pushbutton. You can adjust the
time manually by turning and pressing the rotary
pushbutton.
Date
Important: The Set automatically function must
be deactivated.
Press the rotary pushbutton. You can adjust the
date manually by turning and pressing the rotary
pushbutton.
Time zone
When selecting the correct time zone, a list of
corresponding countries is displayed as an exam­

ple.

Automatic time zone*
When this function is activated
(vf,
the time is au­
tomatically adjusted to the relevant time zone.
Automatic summer time*
When this function is activated
0,
the time is au­
tomatically adjusted from normal time to sum­
mer time.
Time format
When this option is set to 24h, for example
13:00 will be displayed as the time. When
it
is
set to AM/PM, for example 1:00 PM will be dis­

played.

Date format
When this option is set to DD.MM.YYYY, for ex­
ample
31.08.2017
will be displayed as the date.
When
it
is set to MM/DD/YYYY, for example

08/31/2017
will be displayed. When
it
is set to
YYYY-MM-DD, for example
2017-08-31
will be

displayed.

MMI settings

•
Select:
|MENU|
button > Settings > left control
button > MMI settings.
Language
You can change the language of the display along
with the language of the navigation cues* and
the speech dialogue system*.
The number of languages available depends on
the market.
Measurement units
The following measurement units are available:
- Speed (km/h or
mph)

- Distance (km or miles)
- Temperature (°C or °F)
- Consumption
(ltr/100
km,
mpg
(US),
mpg
(UK)
or
km/ltr)

- Capacity (litres, gallons)
Reminder signal
Applies to: vehicles with Audi phone box
Important: Your mobile phone must be Qi com­

patible1^,
or
it
must be connected to the Audi
music interface
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177, Fig. 161 using a
USB adapter cable.
You can use the reminder signal to keep yourself
informed of the charging status of the mobile
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The Qi standard enables you to charge your mobile phone
wirelessly.
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System settings
On-board Handbook
Applies to: vehicles with On-board Handbook

The
On-board Handbook includes the Owner's
Manual
for
your vehicle.
Installing/updating the On-board Handbook
Important: The storage medium on which the
On-board Handbook is stored must have been in­
serted into the relevant drive
^>page
235.
• Select:
|MENU|
button > Settings > Left controL
button > System maintenance > System up­
date > SD card 1, SD card 2, CD/DVD* or USB*.

•
Follow the instructions given by the system.
Starting the Handbook
Important: The Handbook must have been instal­
led previously.

•
Select:
IMENUI
button > Car
>
left control but­
ton > Handbook.
The On-board Handbook will automatically load
in the language that is set underthe option Menu
language in the MMI
^>page
255.
Using the On-board Handbook
The following functions are available when you
are operating the On-board Handbook using the
rotary pushbutton:
- Select and confirm an entry: Turn the rotary
pushbutton to the entry you require and press
the rotary pushbutton.
- Show a picture in full size: Turn the rotary
pushbutton to the desired picture and press the
rotary pushbutton.
- Call up the options menu: You can use the
right controL button to return to the Home
page and open the Index.

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WARNING
You should only use the On-board Handbook
when the traffic conditions allow you to do so
safely and when you can maintain proper
con­

trol of your vehicle - risk of injury.
(7) Note
-The On-board Handbook is
not
available in
all countries. Your Audi dealer will be able
to provide you with more detailed informa­

tion.

-Switch off the ignition while you are instal­
ling/updating the On-board Handbook.
- Please note that the On-board Handbook is
not a substitute for the printed Owner's

Manual.

Sound settings

You
can adjust the sound and volume of the MMI
individually.
The
settings depend on the equip­
ment fitted in your vehicle.

Fig.
206 Adjusting balance/fader

•
Select:
|MENU[
button > Sound > Left control
button > Entertainment.
Treble / Bass
You can adjust the settings for Treble and Bass
by turning the rotary pushbutton. Any changes to
the settings only apply to the audio source cur­
rently active. This allows you to set the sound for
each audio source separately.
Balance/fader* (sound focus)
- To set the left/right volume ratio: Press the
rotary pushbutton. Turn the rotary pushbutton
clockwise or anti-clockwise to the desired
posi­

tion.

- To set the front/rear volume ratio*: Press the
rotary pushbutton again. Turn the rotary push­
button clockwise or anti-clockwise to the de­
sired position.
- To set the volume ratio using the MMI touch

pad*:
Move your finger in the desired direction
on the MMI touch pad. •
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