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Audi smartphone interface

Audi smartphone
interface
Setup
Applies to: vehicles with Audi smartphone interface
You can connect your smartphone to the MMI
with a cable or wirelessly* using the Audi smart-
phone interface. Certain content on your smart-
phone is adapted in the MMI while driving and
can be operated through the MMI.
Requirement: the vehicle must be stationary and
the ignition must be switched on. iPhone genera-
tion 5 or higher with Lightning connector and iOS
7.1.2 operating system or higher, or smartphone
with Android Auto app and Android 5.0 Lollipop
operating system or higher.
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
SETTINGS > Connected devices > Audi smart-
phone interface > New connection.
> Connect your smartphone to the Audi music in-
terface > page 226 using a USB adapter
=> page 226, fig. 162, or
> To connect your iPhone wireless*, switch on the
Bluetooth function and Wi-Fi on your iPhone.
Open the Apple CarPlay settings in your iPhone.
In the MMI, press on your iPhone in the list of
displayed devices.
> To update the list, press O.
> Follow the system instructions.
> Pay attention to any additional system prompts
on your smartphone, if applicable.
> Applies to: MMI: If you declined use of Apple
CarPlay or Android Auto the first time you con-
nected your smartphone, then select on the
home screen: SETTINGS > Connected devices >
Audi smartphone interface > a smartphone.
> Follow the system instructions.

Z\ WARNING
Driving requires your complete and undivided
attention. As the driver, you have complete re-
sponsibility for safety in traffic. Never operate
mobile devices while driving, because this in-
creases the risk of an accident.

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@) Note
Read the information about Audi connect, and
be sure to note the connectivity costs section
=> page 197.
@) Tips
— The functions that can be used depend on
the following factors, among others:
— The brand of your smartphone
— The version of the operating system in
your smartphone
— The software version of the app used
— The USB adapter cable and correct connec-
tion
— Your cell phone service provider
— The customized settings on your smart-
phone
— One of the factors above or a combination
of any of them could cause your smart-
phone to be incompatible with the Audi
smartphone interface. Compatibility cannot
be guaranteed for all types of smartphones.
For more information and assistance, refer
to the user guide and the manufacturer of
your smartphone.
— Please note that you can only connect your
smartphone via the front Audi music inter-
face in order to use the Audi smartphone in-
terface.
— Wireless Apple CarPlay* is not available in
all countries.
— Wireless Apple CarPlay* was a planned func-
tion at the time this manual was printed.
Wireless Apple CarPlay* is not available in
your vehicle.
— Wireless Apple CarPlay* is only possible in
vehicles without a navigation system or
without a detected vehicle position (GPS da-
ta) if the following requirement is met: the
embedded SIM card for the vehicle must be
logged into the mobile phone network
=> page 197.
— If the connected smartphone has voice con-
trol, you can operate your smartphone using
the external voice recognition system
=> page 28.

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Audi smartphone interface

— The menu language shown in the MMI is
based on the settings in your smartphone.
— Some MMI functions are not available when
there is an active Audi smartphone interface
connection.
— You cannot connect any mobile devices via
Bluetooth when an Audi smartphone inter-
face connection is active.
Do It Yourself
Applies to: vehicles with Audi smartphone interface
The information that follows lists some trouble-
shooting options. They depend on the equip-
ment.
— Usage of the Audi smartphone interface de-
pends on the availability of services through
third party providers.
— Audi merely provides access to third party
services through the MMI and does not as-
sume any responsibility for the content of
these services.

Problem Solution

Audi smartphone
opened.
cle is being operated.
Check the battery charge level on your smartphone.
interface cannot be | Check the USB cable and use a different one if necessary.
Check if Android Auto or Apple CarPlay is available in the country where the vehi-

Android Auto: check if the Android Auto app is installed on your smartphone.

Connecting the
smartphone to the
MMI failed. => page 226.
Make sure that you are using the correct USB adapter and check if the USB
adapter is connected correctly to your smartphone and the Audi music interface

Apple CarPlay: check if Apple CarPlay is activated on your iPhone.

vehicles.
Android Auto: check in the Android Auto app if Android Auto permits new

start your iPhone.
Wireless connection: open the settings for Bluetooth and Apple CarPlay on your
iPhone. Remove your vehicle. Open the connection manager in the MMI
= page 238. Delete your iPhone in the Telephone 1 and Audi smartphone inter-
face submenus. Repeat the connection process. Restart the MMI > page 20. Re-

The smartphone is
not automatically
detected. => page 226.

Make sure that you are using the correct USB adapter and check if the USB
adapter is connected correctly to your smartphone and the Audi music interface

Check if the requirements needed to connect a smartphone have been met.

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Additional information

Additional information
Brands and licenses
This manual does not contain any symbols, such
as ® or ™, to identify trademarks or registered
trademarks. However, the absence of these sym-
bols does not constitute a waiver of any rights as-
sociated with these names.
Apple, iPhone, iPod touch, Apple CarPlay, Light-
ning, and iTunes Radio are trademarks of Apple
Inc.
10S is a trademark or, in the USA and other coun-
tries, a registered trademark of Cisco and is used
under license.
Other product and manufacturer names may be
trademarks of their respective owners.
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Index

Numbers and
Symbols
3-zone deluxe automatic climate control.... 92
A
AIC cooling MOde:. « « vesiare «sas © wrens 6 avers 92
A/C system refrigerant oil............005 314
Accelerator pedals sseis so esas x & eases 8 & exes 101
also refer to Accelerator pedal.......... 101
ACCESSORIES « sssiers oo: seaues + exsusunn + wane a 6 esine 310
Active lane assist
refer to Audi active lane assist.......... 165
Adaptive cruise control................. 154
Adaptive dampers ............-..2+-05- 116
Adjusting air distribution (automatic climate
control system) ...... 0.0.0. e cee eee eee 93
Adjusting the brightness................. 54
Adjusting the sound..............-..00- 236
Adjusting the temperature (automatic climate
control system) ......... 0.0.00. e ee ee eee 93
Adjusting the volume ............ eee ee eee 30
Adjusting the volume (announcements) .... 236
Adjusting the welcome sound............ 236
Airbag'system ; « eses s saves s eee ss veep eee 71
AICSUSPENSION ex « = som « = nee Hg Ses SE Be 116
Alarm system
refer to Anti-theft alarm system.......... 37
Alignment pin (changing the wheel)....... 288
All-weather lights...............-..20--- 50
Allseason tires............220202220005 276
All wheel drive
refer tOQUAtEOmms: 5 = woos + 5 ewe so ewe 118
Amazon Alexa integration
Media playback’. « oii. eons 6 6 cris 6 0 ow 226
Operating...............0..0 000.0000. 28
AMI
refer to Audi music interface........... 226
Android Auto
refer to Audi smartphone interface...... 234
Anti-lock braking system............0005 119
Anti-Slip Regulation.................05. 119
Anti-theft alarm system...............00 37
Apple CarPlay
refer to Audi smartphone interface...... 234 ASR
refer to Anti-Slip Regulation.........
Audi active lane assist................
Cleaning the camera area............
Audi adaptive cruise control
Cleaning the sensors...............
Predictive control..............0005
Traffic jam assist............00.-00.
Audi adaptive light..................
Audi connect
FefEr LO CONNEC: = « gaws + = eames v news
Audi drive select =: ss g2c8 ss peau s i deme
Audi e-tron compact charging system...
Adjusting the charging power level....
Changing or attaching the power cable... .
SeCUrINg.. 2... cee eee eee eee
Status and malfunction indicators ....
Audi music interface.................
Audio files..............00 eee eee ee
Safety measures........ 0.0... e ee ee
Audi side assist
refer to Side assist..............0..
Audi smartphone interface............
Legalinformation..................
Audi virtual cockpit
refer to Instrument cluster..........
AUTO
Automatic climate control system.....
Automatic headlights...............
Auto Lock (central locking) ............
Automatic climate control system......
Automatic luggage compartment lid....
Automatic transmission..............
Automatic wipe/wash system..........
Auxiliary climate control..............
Average consumption................
Average speed... ..... 2.2.02
315

Index
Rear window defogger...............0- 94
Removing ice from windows............ 284
Seat Heating’: s sews s + wae 5 ¢ wes « 2 cers x a 93
SMOWIGHAINS anes 2s suscens ox mas vv once wa owe 277
Steering wheel heating................. 94
Tir@S = 2 2aem sy exes x & cee § oem Fe eee 276
Vehicle battery (12 Volt)............00. 257
Windshield washer system............. 259
Winter tines cccrecs 6 « socewse 2 x onic ow wemtere 6 0 see 276
Wireless Apple CarPlay
refer to Audi smartphone interface...... 234
Wireless charging................-.00. 189
328