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Parking and maneuvering

> Wait until a message appears in the center dis-
play that specifies the direction of travel re-
quired to exit the parking space.
> Activate the turn signal on the desired side or
press that side next to the vehicle in the center
display.
» Make sure the actual direction the vehicle is
traveling matches the direction indicated by the
park assist. In the center display, arrows and
symbols on the vehicle roof (2) > page 182,
fig. 145 indicate what action is needed, such as
applying the brakes or changing the direction.
» Remove your hands from the steering wheel.
>» Pay attention to the path of the vehicle. If the
traffic situation permits, accelerate carefully
> AX. The maximum speed for exiting a parking
space is 3 mph (5 km/h).
> Follow the visual instructions in the display and
the warning tones until the vehicle has finished
exiting the parking space.
> The process of exiting the parking space has
ended if additional corrective movements are
no longer necessary and the specified steering
wheel angle is sufficient to drive out of the
parking space. Resume control of the steering
wheel >@).

Z\ WARNING
— Observe the safety precautions and note the
limits of the assist systems, sensors, and
cameras > page 141.
— The park assist is an assist system. The driv-
er is still responsible for monitoring the ve-
hicle's surroundings and preventing colli-
sions when using the system.
— When using park assist to drive into or out
of a parking space, the steering wheel turns
quickly on its own. Reaching into the steer-
ing wheel spokes while this is happening can

result in injury.

@) Note
Resume steering immediately after the last
corrective movement and the takeover
prompt, so that the specified steering wheel
angle is not recentered.
Interrupting the park assists
Applies to: vehicles with park assist
Park assist will be canceled automatically in the
following scenarios:
— You switch the system off.
— You start steering.
— The speed is too high.
—The time limit is exceeded.
— An obstacle is detected.
— ESC intervenes.
Resume control of the vehicle, end the parking
process manually, or:
— You can resume the parking process in some sit-
uations. Press the Pe button in the center con-
sole.
— To continue exiting the parking space, switch
the engine off and on. Press the Pe button.

Z\ WARNING
Observe the safety precautions and note the
limits of the assist systems, sensors, and
cameras > page 141.
Messages
Applies to: vehicles with park assist
If the prof i Pg Pa| indicator light turns on, the
park assist is not available or was interrupted.

A message that indicates the cause and possible
solution may appear with some displays. The
weather conditions may be too poor or a sensor
may be covered. Clean the area in front of the
sensors > page 143 and try to turn on the sys-
tems again later.
If the malfunction remains, drive to an author-
ized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facili-
ty immediately to have the malfunction correct-
ed.
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Telephone

— The charging time and temperature will vary
depending on the mobile device being used.
— At the time of printing this manual, the
CPC-2-1-05 was available at the following
web page http://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/
smt-gst.nsf/eng/sf08942.html
Mobile device reminder signal
Applies to: vehicles with Audi phone box/Audi phone box light
When the device reminder signal is switched on,
you will be notified that your mobile device is still
in the Audi phone box when you leave the vehicle.
Requirement: your mobile device must be located
in the Audi phone box (if Qi-capable) or connect-
ed to the Audi music interface with a USB adapt-
er, and the Audi smartphone interface must be
active or your iPhone must be connected to the
MMI via Bluetooth and charging using a USB
adapter connected to the Audi music interface.
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
SETTINGS > General > Reminder signal and
mobile device charging.
The following settings may be available, depend-
ing on vehicle equipment:
— Signal tone
— Off
Spoken cue
this setting is switched on at the factory.
Mobile device notes: reminder, charge level
When this function is switched on, the charge
status of your mobile device is displayed. You will
also be reminded not to forget your mobile de-
vice when leaving the vehicle.
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Using the telephone
Accessing the telephone functions
Applies to: vehicles with telephone
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Fig. 147 Center display: selection menu
Requirement: a mobile device must be connected
to the MMI.
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
PHONE.
The following phone functions will be available:
@ Search
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@® Favorites .................000. 191
a)? Contacts «5 x sews s x ww sees cs 191
©® Voicemail .................... 192
© Dial phone number ............ 192
@ Switch telephones ............. 194

Managing call lists
Applies to: vehicles with telephone
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Fig. 148 Center display: call list
Opening call lists using the MMI
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
PHONE > Call list.
Opening call lists using the multifunction
steering wheel
> Select in the instrument cluster: Telephone tab
> ) button > Call list.

Audi connect

Information about the services and the corre-
sponding app was accurate at the time this man-
ual was printed. The scope of services depends
on the country and equipment. There may be
changes over the service life of the vehicle.

ZA WARNING
— Always follow the information found in > AA
in General information on page 197.
— Driver messages, text messages, and illumi-
nated warning and indicator lights in the ve-
hicle always take priority over information
from the Audi connect services. The infor-
mation displayed by the Audi connect serv-
ices should not cause you to take safety
risks. This can result in the vehicle breaking
down in traffic and to serious injuries or ac-
cidents.
G) Tips
— Accessing specific data or controlling func-
tions remotely depends on the charge level
of the vehicle battery. Therefore, these
functions only have limited availability after
switching off the ignition.

— An eSIM card establishes the Internet con-
nection for Audi connect vehicle control
services. The costs for this are included in
the price of Audi connect vehicle control
services. The cell phone network, for exam-
ple, must be available to use these services.
Applies to: vehicles with Audi connect vehicle control
Create a myAudi account by registering in the
myAudi app or at my.audi.com, depending on
your country.
>» Set the key user > page 31.
> Install the myAudi app on your mobile device
and log in with your access information.
@ Tips
Some services require you to enter a 4-digit
PIN that you set up during registration.
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Settings
Applies to: vehicles with Wi-Fi hotspot
Requirement: the ignition must be switched on.
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
SETTINGS > Connection settings > Wi-Fi
Depending on the country and the vehicle equip-
ment, the following functions may be available:
Wi-Fi
When the function is switched on, the MMI's Wi-
Fi hotspot is active and Wi-Fi devices can be con-
nected to the hotspot.
Wi-Fi hotspot settings
The Wi-Fi connection between the MMI and your
Wi-Fi device is encrypted. You can change the fol-
lowing information if needed.
— Access point (SSID): name of the Wi-Fi hot-
spot.
— Password: an initial password was set at the
factory in the MMI. Audi recommends changing
the initial password. Only use secure passwords
that conform to the general guidelines for se-
cure passwords. For more information, refer to
reputable and current sources on password se-
curity.
Allow data connection through Wi-Fi
When the function is switched on, mobile devices
can use the Internet connection through the Wi-
Fi hotspot. A data plan is needed to do this.

ZA\ WARNING
Always follow the information found in > A\
in General information on page 197.
@) Note
Always follow the information found in >@ in
General information on page 197.

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Emergency call

the emergency call button (2) will blink. The
emergency call will be made. The emergency call
cannot be canceled.
LED status
— Green - The emergency call function is availa-
ble.
— Red - There is a malfunction in the emergency
call function. Contact an authorized Audi dealer
or authorized Audi Service Facility. Note the
messages about the availability of the emer-
gency function > page 203.
— Off - The emergency call function is not availa-
ble, perhaps because no network is available.
Warnings
If there is a critical system failure in the emer-
gency call systems, the vehicle occupants will re-
ceive the following warning: see > page 203, LED
status and > page 203, Messages.
@) Tips
If the emergency call is canceled due toa
poor connection, then the system automati-
cally tries to connect again.
Messages
Applies to: vehicles with emergency call function
& Emergency call function: malfunction! Lim-
ited availability. Please contact Service
If this indicator light turns on and this message
appears, the emergency call function is restrict-
ed. For example, you cannot call the emergency
call center, but data may still be transmitted un-
der certain circumstances. Drive to an authorized
Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility im-
mediately to have the malfunction corrected.
&S Emergency call function: malfunction! Func-
tion unavailable. Please contact Service
If this indicator light turns on and this message
appears, you cannot make an emergency call.
Drive to an authorized Audi dealer or authorized

)) The availability of the services offered depends on the
country and may change in the future.
Audi Service Facility immediately to have the
malfunction corrected.
Online roadside
assistance
Applies to: vehicles with online roadside assistance
An online roadside assistance call )) is a combina-
tion of data transmission and a phone call. The
data transmission from your vehicle forwards im-
portant information to the Audi service center,
such as the vehicle and position data.
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Applies to: vehicles with online roadside assistance

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Fig. 150 Front headliner: online roadside assistance but-
ton
Calling online roadside assistance
> Press the button (@). The LED in the button
turns red. The online roadside assistance call
will be made.
> If you press the button () by mistake, then
press it again.
Audi incident assistance
A minor accident may be detected by the vehicle
electrical system. You are able to select between
online roadside assistance and an emergency call
in the MMI. >
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Navigation

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Applies to: vehicles with navigation system and online traffic
information
The MMI can receive real-time online traffic infor-
mation about congestion, accidents, road con-
struction, and other incidents.
Requirement: the MMI must be connected to the
Internet > page 197, Audi connect. Traffic infor-
mation must be switched on in the MMI
>page 215.
Traffic information will be displayed on the
standard map > page 209, fig. 154.
Online traffic information is also displayed on the
standard map > page 212.
G) Tips
— Having the online traffic information func-
tion switched on provides the most accurate
reports of traffic situations and traffic fore-
casting. Your vehicle transmits and process-
es its anonymous, encrypted position infor-
mation at regular intervals to the traffic da-
ta provider. You can switch off data transfer
at any time > page 305.
— The online traffic information network is
not available in all countries, and the cover-
age is not nationwide.
Settings
Applies to: vehicles with navigation system
You can adjust the navigation system settings in
the instrument cluster and in the MMI display
separately. The settings depend on the country
and vehicle equipment.
Accessing settings
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
NAVIGATION > ©}.
Accessing settings using the multifunction
steering wheel
> Applies to: multifunction steering wheel: Select
in the instrument cluster: Navigation tab >
button.
Please note that a setting applied to the multi-
function steering wheel is only valid for the in-
strument cluster map.
Map settings
Satellite map: see > page 212.
Traffic: you can display current traffic informa-
tion on the map.
— Free flow of traffic
— Traffic obstructions
— Traffic information
Map colors
— Automatic: the map display adapts to the light-
ing conditions (for example, by changing from
day to night when driving through a tunnel).
— Day or Night
Map orientation
— 2D heading-up map/2D north-up map: the
current vehicle position is displayed. The map is
oriented in the direction of travel or to the
north.
— 3D heading-up map: the current vehicle posi-
tion is shown on a three-dimensional map and
is aligned to the direction of travel.
— Overview: the entire route from the vehicle po-
sition to the destination or the next stopover is
displayed on the map. The map is oriented to
the north.
Automatic zoom
— On: the map scale is adapted automatically de-
pending on the type of road being traveled (ex-
pressway, highway, other roads) so that you al-
ways have an optimal overview of the road
ahead. When route guidance is active, the scale
is adjusted automatically for a better detailed
view when there are upcoming maneuvers.
— Intersection: when route guidance is active, the
scale is adjusted automatically for a better de-
tailed view when there are upcoming maneu-
vers.
— Off
MMI map contents/Map content: you can switch
the display of additional information (such as
POIs) on the map in the center display on or off. >
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Media

— Note the volume setting on your Bluetooth
device. Audi recommends setting your mo-
bile device to the maximum volume when
using it as a Bluetooth audio player.
—Aselection of supported Bluetooth devices
can be found in the database for tested mo-
bile devices at www.audi.com/bluetooth.
Amazon Alexa
Applies to: vehicles with Amazon Alexa Integration
You can play various Amazon Alexa content using
the MMI. The voice recognition system is used to
operate it.
Requirement: Amazon Alexa must be activated
=> page 28.
> Start Amazon Alexa using the voice recognition
system.
» Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
MEDIA > Source > Amazon Alexa.
@) Note
Read the information about Audi connect, and
be sure to note the connectivity costs section
=> page 197.
Multimedia connections
USB adapter cable

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Fig. 162 Audi Genuine Accessories: USB adapter
You can connect your mobile devices through the
Audi music interface to the MMI using the USB
adapter and charge the battery at the same time.
You can purchase the USB adapter cable from an
authorized Audi dealer or at specialty stores:
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@ USB adapter for devices with a mi-
cro USB connection
@ USB adapter for Apple devices with
a Lightning connection
@ USB adapter for devices with USB
type C connection
() Note
Handle the USB adapter carefully. Do not al-
low it to be pinched.
@ Tips
Apple devices with a dock connector can only
be charged using a USB adapter designed for
devices with a dock connector. Data cannot be
transmitted.
Audi music interface
Connect your mobile devices to the Audi music in-
terface in order to operate them through the
MMI and charge the batteries.
The Audi music interface USB ports are located in
the center console in the front and in the rear*
and are labeled with the «> symbol. If multiple
USB devices are connected to the USB ports (for
example, a smartphone and a USB flash drive),
all of these devices can be used as the playback
source.
Connecting or charging mobile devices using
a USB adapter
> Connect the matching USB adapter to the Audi
music interface USB port and connect it to the
mobile device, such as a smartphone.
The battery will charge automatically.
Mobile devices connected to the Audi music inter-
face can be started and operated using the MMI
=> page 227.
Disconnecting a mobile device from the Audi
music interface
> Remove the USB adapter cable from the Audi
music interface.

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ZA 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.

@) Note
— Pull the cable out of the Audi music inter-
face carefully so that the USB ports are not
damaged.
— Use a USB extension cable to connect devi-
ces that have an integrated USB connector
(such as a USB stick) to reduce the risk of
damage to your USB device and the Audi
music interface.
— Extremely high or low temperatures that
can occur inside vehicles can damage mobile
devices and/or impair their performance.
Never leave mobile devices in the vehicle in
extremely high or low temperatures.
G) Tips
— Always follow the information found in
=> page 82.
—When you switch the ignition off, the USB
ports are still supplied with power until the
energy management intervenes.
— Do not use an additional adapter cable or
USB extension cable to connect mobile devi-
ces to the Audi music interface that already
have a cable or that must be connected with
a USB adapter cable (> page 226, fig. 162).
Using an additional adapter or US extension
cable may impair functionality.
— Functionality is not guaranteed for mobile
devices that do not conform to the USB 2.0
specification.
— USB hubs are not supported.
— Video playback through the Audi music in-
terface is not supported on Apple devices
and MTP devices (such as smartphones).
— iPod touch or iPhone malfunctions also af-
fect the operation of the MMI. Reset your
mobile device in these situations.
— Audi recommends updating the iPod touch
or iPhone software to the latest version. Re-
fer to your mobile device owner's manual
for more information.
— The USB adapter on the Audi music inter-
face will support iPod touch or iPhone devi-
ces from the 5th generation or newer with
the lightning connector.
—Aselection of supported devices can be
found in the database for tested mobile de-
vices at www.audi.com/mp3.
Playing media
The following sources can be selected depending
on the vehicle equipment:
— Amazon Alexa > page 226.
— USB device = page 226.
— External device: you can connect external devi-
ces via Bluetooth and use the Bluetooth audio
player > page 225, or you can connect an exter-
nal device directly to the Audi music interface
=> page 226.
Accessing media
Playing media files using the MMI
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
MEDIA > Source > a source. Depending on the
connected device, the symbol for a source may
change. The device name may be displayed (for
example: myPhone).
> Select a track from the categories in the media
center > page 228.
Playing media files using the multifunction
steering wheel
Requirement: a media source must contain me-
dia files > page 227.
> Select the radio/media tab in the instrument
cluster.
> Turn the left thumbwheel to display the play-
list.
> To switch to a different source, press the [=]
button.
> To select a media file or a source, turn and
press the left thumbwheel.
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Media

The following functions may be available depend-
ing on the selected media source and the vehicle
equipment:

Symbol/Description Description

©)
oo oo The media center categories are displayed based on the active
source > page 228.

@ Source Displays sources in the Media menu.

Source/device name
Applies to: playback view: Device name of the source that is current-
ly playing.

Applies to: media center view: Source that you are currently brows-
ing > page 228.

©
Album cover in the play-
Requirement: a media source with album covers must be selected
or the covers must be available online > page 231, Online addition-
al data.

Sanaa Displays the current album cover.
Display the playlist: press on the cover.
@ & Settings > page 231.
Current track informa- | Display of Track and Artist. Highlights the track that is currently
tion playing.
List Browsing in the list: drag your finger upward or downward.

Album cover in the play-
Requirement: a media source with album covers must be selected
or the covers must be available online > page 231, Online addition-




Playback position The bar shows the current playback position in the track.


©
© list al data.
Displays the current album cover.
@ More Opens options > page 231.
O Off Switching between off/playlist/track: press @.
® O Playlist The tracks in the current playlist will repeat continuously in a loop.
© Track The current track will repeat continuously in a loop.
Selecting the previous/next track (or station/chapter): press Kl or
Dl.
@ lea/D Fast forward/rewind: to fast forward or rewind within a track, press
and hold PI or K.
Jumping to the beginning of a track: press on K after the first
three seconds of play time.
@ DAI Start or stop playback
@ =d When this function is switched on, all files in the playlist will play in
random order.
@ List The playlist @) is displayed.
@
@ Info section

Display of Track, Artist, and Album.

G) Tips
Not all functions are available in every source
and on every touch display.
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You can search across all active sources, for ex-
ample for tracks and video files.