Speech dialogue system
Speech dialogue system
How to use the speech
dialogue system
Applies to: vehicles with speech dialogue system
You
can operate many infotainment functions
conveniently by voice.
Important: The ignition and the MMI system
must be switched on
^>page
152, you must not
be talking on the phone, and the parking aid
must not be active.
•
To switch on: Briefly press the
0
button (J)
^>page
17, Fig. 12/(3)
^>page
18, Fig. 14 on
the multi-function steering wheel and give a
spoken command after the beep signal.
*•
To switch off: Press and hold the
0
button for
several seconds. Or: Press the
0
button.
•
To pause: Say the command Pause. To end the
pause,
press the
S
button.
•
To make a correction: Say the command Cor
rection.
Input help
The system guides you through the input routine
with cues and messages.
- Input help messages on screen: After the
speech dialogue system is switched on, a selec
tion of possible commands will be shown. The
command display can be switched on or off as
required.
Select:
|MENU|
button
>
Settings >
left control button > MMI settings
>
Speech
dialogue system.
- Spoken input help
cues:
To have the system
play the commands currently possible, switch
on the speech dialogue system and say Help.
How to help the system understand you
Speak clearly in a normal volume. Speak louder if
you are driving fast.
Speak in a normal tone without long pauses.
Close doors, windows and sun roof* to reduce
background noise. Make sure that passengers are
not talking when you say a command.
Keep the air outlets of the air distribution system
pointed away from the microphone, which is fit
ted in the vicinity of the front interior lights in
the headliner.
The system should only be operated by the driv
er, since the handsfree microphone is directed
towards the driver.
Other settings
Refer to
^>page
262.
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-The dialogue is paused when an incoming
telephone call is received; you can continue
the dialogue by ignoring the
call.
If
you
an
swer the
call,
the dialogue will be cancelled.
- No navigation cues* or traffic announce
ments are played when a dialogue is
run
ning.
- You can select an entry from a list both via
the speech dialogue system and using the
rotary pushbutton.
- The speech dialogue system does not sup
port commands in Arabic, Norwegian or
Hungarian.
Notes on the overviews
of commands
Applies to: vehicles with speech dialogue system
The following overviews show you the commands
that you can give to operate the MMI via the
speech dialogue system. •
A WARNING
- Please direct your full attention to the road
at all times! As the driver, you have full re
sponsibility for the safety of the vehicle and
other road users.
For
this reason, you should
only use the functions in a manner that al
lows you to maintain control of the vehicle
in all situations - accident risk!
- The speech dialogue system must not be
used in cases of emergency, since the voice
changes in stressful situations. This could
result in a failed or delayed telephone
con
nection.
Always dial emergency numbers
manually!
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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
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- The format Windows Media Audio
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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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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
,=>^.
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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head.
If this is not possible, try to adjust the
head restraint as near as possible to this
posi
tion.
•
Keep both feet in the footwell in front of the
seat.
•
Fasten your seat belt correctly
^>page
277.
In exceptional cases you can disable the front
passenger's airbag via the key-operated switch*
^>page
288.
For detailed information on how to adjust the
front passenger's seat, see
^page
58, Front
seats.
A WARNING
A passenger who is not sitting in the correct
position or who is not wearing a seat belt can
be fatally injured if the airbag is triggered.
- Adjust the front passenger's seat so there is
a distance of at least 25 cm between your
breastbone and the dash panel.
- Always keep your feet on the floor when the
vehicle is moving; never rest them on the in
strument panel, out of the window or on the
seat. If
you
sit in an incorrect position, you
increase your risk of injury in the event of
sudden braking or an accident. If the airbag
is triggered, you could sustain potentially
fatal injuries by sitting out of position.
- To reduce the risk of injury to the front pas
senger in the case of sudden braking or an
accident, the passenger should never travel
in a moving vehicle with the backrest re
clined.
The airbag system and seat belt can
only provide proper protection when the
backrest is in an upright position and the
passenger 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.
- Always adjust the head restraints properly
for maximum protection.
Correct position for rear passengers
Rear seat passengers should sit upright with
both feet on the floor and wear their seat belts
properly whenever the vehicle is moving.
To reduce any risk of injury in the event of sudden
braking or an accident, passengers in the rear
seats must observe the following:
•
Before carrying passengers on the rear seats,
puLl
the head restraints on the occupied seats
all the way up
^>page
59.
• Keep both feet in the footwell in front of the
rear seat.
•
Fasten your seat belt correctly
^page
278.
•
Use appropriate child restraint systems for
chil
dren travelling in the vehicle
^>page
267.
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WARNING
Rear passengers sitting out of position can
suffer severe injuries.
- Always adjust the head restraints to the
fully raised position for maximum protec
tion.
- Seat belts only offer maximum protection
when the backrest is in an upright position
and the passengers are wearing the seat
belts properly. By not sitting upright, rear
passengers increase the risk of injury due to
incorrect positioning of the seat belt web
bing.
Correct adjustment of head restraints
Properly adjusted head restraints are an
impor
tant part of the vehicle's occupant protection
system.
They
can help to reduce the risk of inju
ries in most accident situations.
Fig.
209 Head restraint (seen from the front)
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The head restraints must be adjusted properly to
provide maximum protection.
•
Adjust the front head restraints 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 restraint as near as possibLe to this
position.
•
Before carrying passengers on the rear seats,
pull
the head restraints on the occupied seats
all the way up
^>page
59.
For more information on how to adjust the head
restraints, see
^page
58.
A WARNING
- Travelling with the head restraints removed
or incorrectly adjusted increases the risk of
severe injuries.
- Incorrectly adjusted head restraints can also
increase the risk of injury during sudden or
unexpected braking or other manoeuvres.
Examples of incorrect seating positions
Occupants can suffer
severe
or fatal injuries if
they sit in an incorrect position while the vehicle
is moving.
Seat belts can only provide maximum protection
if the belt webbing is positioned correctly. Sitting
out of position greatly reduces the effectiveness
of the seat belts and increases the risk of injury
since the belt webbing is not worn in the position
for which it is designed. The driver is responsible
for the safety of all vehicle occupants, especially
for children.
•
Never allow anyone to sit out of position while
the vehicle is moving
•=>
A..
The following list shows just some examples of
incorrect sitting positions which can be danger
ous to all occupants. The List is not complete, but
will help to make you aware of possible dangers
which can be avoided.
Therefore, whenever the vehicle is moving:
- Never stand up in the vehicle.
- Never stand on the seats.
- Never kneel on the seats.
- Never travel with the backrest reclined too far.
- Never lean against the dash panel.
- Never lie down on the rear seat.
- Never sit on the front edge of
a
seat.
- Never sit sideways.
- Never lean out of the window.
- Never put your feet out of the window.
- Never put your feet on the dash panel.
- Never put your feet on the seat cushion.
- Never ride in the footwell.
- Never travel on a seat without wearing the seat
belt.
- Never climb into the luggage compartment.
WARNING
Sitting out of position increases the risk of se
vere injuries.
- Sitting out of position exposes the occu
pants to potentially fatal injuries if, for in
stance, the airbags inflate and strike an oc
cupant who is not seated in one of the prop
er positions.
- Before starting a trip, sit in the correct
posi
tion and stay in this position as Long as the
vehicle is moving. Before every trip, make
sure all passengers are sitting in the correct
positions and remain correctly seated at all
times
^page
58, Front seats.
Child seats
Safety notes for using child seats
To
reduce the risk of injury in the event of
an
ac
cident, children must always use child restraint
systems when travelling in the car.
Please note the information in this Owner's
Man
ual when installing and using child seats. Follow
the manufacturer's instructions and observe any
statutory requirements.
For safety reasons, we recommend that child
seats be installed on the rear seats. You should
only use a child seat on the front passenger seat
in exceptional circumstances. •
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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
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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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Airbag system
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The head-protection airbag system is triggered in
certain types of side collision
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235. Further
airbag systems may also be triggered, depending
on the circumstances.
When the system is triggered, the airbag fills
with a propellant gas and covers the entire area
in front of the side windows, including the door
pillars. The head-protection airbag inflates to
soften the impact if an occupant strikes parts of
the interior or objects outside the vehicLe with
their head. By reducing the head impact and re
straining uncontrolled movement of the head,
the airbag also reduces the forces acting on the
neck.
In order to provide the desired extra protection in
an accident, the airbags have to inflate extremely
rapidly (within fractions of
a
second).
Important safety notes on the head-
protection airbags
There
are a number of safety points concerning
the airbag system which you should remember.
This will help to reduce the risk of injury in an ac
cident.
A WARNING
- It is important to ensure that the area
around the openings for the head-protec
tion airbags remains unobstructed at all
times,
so that the airbags can infLate prop
erly if needed.
- The built-in coat hooks should only be used
for lightweight clothing. Do not leave any
heavy or sharp-edged objects in the pockets.
When using the coat hooks, do not hang the
clothes on coat hangers.
- The space between the passengers and the
head-protection airbags must never be oc
cupied by children, other passengers or
pets.
Passengers should never lean out or
put
a
hand
or
arm out of the window while
the vehicle is in motion.
- Do not move the sun visors out to cover the
side windows if there is anything attached
to them (such as pens or
a
garage door
opener). These objects could cause injury if
the head-protection airbag is triggered.
The sensors for the airbags are Located in
the front doors. You must therefore not
make any modifications to the doors or door
trim (e.g. retrofitting loudspeakers),
as
this
could impair the function of the side air-
bags.
Any damage to the front doors could
Lead to faults in the system. Repairs or any
other work on the front doors must there
fore always be carried out by
a
qualified
workshop.
Sun blinds fitted on the rear doors must not
obstruct or impair the airbags in any way.
If unsuitable accessories are installed near
the head-protection airbag, the protection
afforded by the airbag can be seriously im
paired if the system is triggered. When the
head-protection airbag opens, parts of
these accessories could be thrown into the
vehicle and injure passengers
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340.
Any work involving the head-protection air-
bags,
or removal and installation of the air-
bag components for other repairs (such as
repairs to the roof liner), must always be
performed by
a
qualified workshop. Other
wise the airbag system may fail to work
properly.
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