2021 AUDI Q7 audio

Parking and maneuvering


A WARNING
— Observe the safety precautions and note the
limits of the assist systems, sensors, and
cameras > page 123.
— The Surroundings and 3D surroundings are
created from the individual camera images.
The vehicle image is shown by the system.
Objects and obstacles above the camera are
not displayed.
@) Note
Only use the images provided by the camera
on the rear of the vehicle when the luggage
compartment lid is completely closed. Make
sure any objects you may have mounted on
the luggage compartment lid do not block the
rearview camera.
iG) Tips
— Depending on the selected gear, it will auto-
matically switch between the Front and
Rear views. If you switch the view manually,
the automatic front/rear camera change will
be temporarily deactivated.
— When first activated while a forward gear is
engaged, the Front corner is displayed.


Rear cross-traffic assist
Applies to: vehicles with rear cross-traffic assist
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Fig. 129 Sensor detection range for rear cross-traffic assist
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Fig. 130 Upper display: rear cross-traffic assist display
General information
The rear cross-traffic assist monitors the area be-
hind and next to the vehicle using radar sensors
at the rear corners of the vehicle. The system can
detect moving objects that are approaching, such
as vehicles > fig. 129. A display in the MMI and
various warnings provide assistance when exiting
a parking space.
Requirements for using the rear cross-traffic
assist:
— The parking system is switched on > page 161.
— Reverse gear must be engaged and the speed
while driving in reverse must not be higher than
6 mph (10 km/h).
Displays, warnings, and braking
— Display: the display @ appears only when the
parking aid is active. In vehicles with peripheral
cameras, the display only appears in the Rear
and Rear corner camera views. Arrows show the
direction from which the cross traffic is ap-
proaching.
— Audible warnings: an audio signal may sound
as an additional warning when driving in re-
verse.
— Automatic brake activation: if you do not react
to a warning, a brief braking by the system can
warn you of a potential collision with an ap-
proaching object.
The audible warning signal and the automatic
brake activation occur only when driving in re-
verse.
Switch rear cross-traffic assist on and off
— Applies to MMI: Select on the home screen: VE-
HICLE > Parking aid > Rear cross-traffic assist.
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Radio

Radio
General information
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Fig. 153 Upper display: SiriusXM channel list
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the radio
may support the FM, AM, and SiriusXM (satellite
radio) frequency bands. Using the HD Radio re-
ceiver* also allows you to receive radio stations
on the FM and AM bands in digital format.
Depending on the vehicle equipment and the se-
lected station list, the following information will
be displayed:
@ Station list
Shows the stations that are currently availa-
ble. The station list updates automatically.
Stations @
For example, the station name may be dis-
played depending on availability.
HD Radio technology
FM/AM stations that can be received by digi-
tal radio are marked with the HD Radio tech-
nology symbol H).
If reception quality declines, the radio auto-
matically switches to the analog FM/AM sta-
tion depending on availability.
@ Additional audio programs
Digital HD Radio stations may contain multi-
ple additional audio programs. If you lose re-
ception, the additional audio programs will
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be muted since they can no longer be re-
ceived.
Radio ID
Your radio ID and contact data for your satel-
lite radio provider are displayed.
Channel number
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The station cannot be received.
In addition to the symbols for the usual frequen-
cy bands, the following information may also be
available depending on vehicle equipment:

Symbol | Description
The station provides information in
the background for an online station
alternative. Online station tracking
must be switched on for this
=> page 220.

The station is received through the In-
ternet.

The system attempts to receive the
station/podcast through the Internet.
G) Tips
— Contact the SiriusXM* provider if you would
like to receive satellite programming.

— Buildings, tunnels, bridges, open areas, oth-
er vehicles or objects on the vehicle roof can
affect reception.
— Satellite radio* is not available in all re-
gions.
Adjusting the radio using the MMI
> Applies to: MMI: To set a frequency band, select
on the home screen: RADIO > Source a catego-
ry.
> Applies to: MMI: To set a station, select on the
home screen: RADIO > Source > a category >a
station/podcast*.
> To select a frequency, follow the instructions
under > page 216, Free text search.
Adjusting the radio using the multifunction
steering wheel
Requirement: radio mode must be on. >

Media

Media
General information
There may be different media sources and con-
nections available depending on the vehicle
equipment. For example, you can play media files
using a connected USB drive or connect your mo-
bile devices to the Audi music interface and oper-
ate them through the MMI.
Media and format restrictions: the MMI (includ-
ing the USB storage device connection) was test-
ed with a variety of products and media on the
market. However, there may be cases where indi-
vidual devices or media and audio/video files may
not be recognized, may play only with restric-
tions, or may not play at all.
Restricted functionality: reset the MMI to the
factory default settings if functionality is restrict-
ed > page 237.
Digital Rights Management: please note that
the
audio/video files are subject to copyright pro-
tection.
Files that are protected by DRM and are identi-
fied with the symbol f@ will not play.
Data security: never store important data on
CDs/DVDs or mobile devices. Audi is not responsi-
ble for damaged or lost files and media.
Loading times: the more files/folders/playlists
there are on a storage medium, the longer it will
take to load. To reduce the amount of time it
takes the audio/video files to load, use a storage
medium that only contains audio/video files, and
create subfolders (for example, for each artist or
album).
Additional information: when playing, audio
files are automatically displayed with any addi-
tional information that is stored (such as the ar-
tist, track and album cover). If this information is
not available on the medium, the MMI will revert
to the local Gracenote metadata database or
search online if necessary. See > page 231, On-
line additional data. However, in some cases, the
additional information may not be displayed.
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C@) Note
Read the information about Audi connect, and
be sure to note the connectivity costs section
=@ in General information on page 194.
DVD drive
General information
Applies to: vehicles with a DVD drive
The functionality of individual storage mediums
may be limited due to the variety of blank CDs/
DVDs available and the various capacities. Audio
CDs or video DVDs with copy protection, CDs/
DVDs that do not conform to the standard, and
multisession CDs may have limited playback or
may not play at all. Audi recommends finalizing
the recording process when creating multisession
CDs. Multisession DVDs are not supported.
(1) Note
To reduce the risk of damaging the drive and
data carriers:
— Always store data carriers in a protective
sleeve and do not expose them to direct
sunlight
— Do not use damaged, dirty, or laminated da-
ta carriers
— Do not use single CDs/-DVDs with a 3.1 inch
(8 cm) diameter, non-circular CDs/DVDs
(shaped CDs), cleaning CDs, and protective
rings
— Never force CDs/DVDs into the drive. Discs
are pulled in automatically.
@ Tips
The thermal protection switch stops playback
temporarily when outside temperatures are
too high.

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Media

DVD drive
Applies to: vehicles with a DVD drive
—
Fig. 155 Glove compartment: DVD drive

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Loading a CD/DVD
> Slide the CD/DVD straight into the DVD slot @
with the label facing up. The CD/DVD will be au-
tomatically pulled in.
Ejecting a CD/DVD
> Press the button (2).
The CD/DVD is pulled in again automatically if it
is
not removed from the DVD slot within approxi-
mately ten seconds after ejecting it.
The DVD drive is accessed and operated through
the MMI > page 226.
@) Tips
— Playback cannot be guaranteed with media
files that have a high data rate.
— Always read the chapter > page 222, Gener-
al information.
Bluetooth audio player
Applies to: vehicles with Bluetooth audio player
With the Bluetooth audio player, you can play
music wirelessly through the MMI from your
Bluetooth-capable mobile device (such as a cell
phone).
Requirement: the vehicle must be stationary and
the ignition must be switched on. The Bluetooth
settings will open on your mobile device during
the connection setup. The Bluetooth function and
visibility of the MMI > page 237 and mobile de-
vice must be switched on.
Connecting a mobile device
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
MEDIA > Source > Connect external device >
New connection. The available Bluetooth devi-
ces will be displayed after several seconds.
> Press on the desired mobile device in the list of
displayed Bluetooth devices.
> To update the list, press OQ.
A PIN for a secure Bluetooth connection will be
generated.
> Confirm the PIN on your mobile device.
After
connecting successfully, the mobile device
will be displayed in the Connected devices menu
as a Bluetooth audio player.
Playing media > page 226.
@ Tips
— Check for any connection requests on your
Bluetooth device.
— Multiple Bluetooth audio players can be
paired with the MMI, but only one at a time
can be active as a Bluetooth audio player
> page 238.
— The supported media functions (such as
shuffle, list view, categories, search, op-
tions) depend on the Bluetooth device being
used.
— 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.
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Applies to: vehicles with Rear Seat Entertainment preparation
and Audi entertainment mobile device




Fig. 157 Rear side of the driver’s/front passenger's seat:
securing the Audi entertainment mobile device

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Fig. 158 Rear side of the driver’s/front passenger’s seat:
removing the Audi entertainment mobile device
Securing the Audi entertainment mobile
device
> Slide the holder @ for the Audi entertainment
mobile device back into the mounting slot @)
until you can feel and hear it lock into place.
The cover will open automatically when the de-
vice locks into place.
It should no longer be possible to remove the
Audi entertainment mobile device @) without
pulling on the release mechanism (4).
Removing the Audi entertainment mobile
device
> To release the Audi entertainment mobile de-
vice @), pull the release mechanism (@) evenly
with both hands in the direction of the arrow.
> Pull the Audi entertainment mobile device @)
straight out of the mounting slot in the direc-
tion of the arrow.
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The cover on the mounting slot will close auto-
matically once you have removed the Audi enter-
tainment mobile device completely.
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Applies to: vehicles with Rear Seat Entertainment preparation
and Audi entertainment mobile device


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Fig. 159 Rear side of the driver’s/front passenger’s seat:
tilting the Audi entertainment mobile device
> Hold the Audi entertainment mobile device in
both hands during the entire process.
> Tilt the Audi entertainment mobile device by
pressing on the area indicated (@) without using
strong force.
Playing media
The following sources can be selected depending
on the vehicle equipment:
— Amazon Alexa > page 223.
— USB device > page 224.
— DVD & page 223.
— External device: you can connect external devi-
ces via Bluetooth and use the Bluetooth audio
player > page 223, or you can connect an exter-
nal device directly to the Audi music interface
=> page 224.
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 >

Media

>» Select: a compilation > a song.
Composers
All available composers are displayed.
> Select: d composer > an album > a song.
iTunes Radio
> Press ona radio station.
Audio books
You can control your audio books on the MMI.
> Press on an audio book.
Podcasts
You can control your podcasts through the MMI.
> Select: a podcast > a podcast episode.
Genres
All available genres are displayed.
>» Select: a genre > an artist > an album > a song.
Videos
All available video files are displayed.
> Press on a video.
Tracks
All available tracks are displayed.
> Press ona track.
Albums
All available albums are displayed.
> Select: an album > a track.
@) Note
Applies to: vehicles with Audi connect Infotainment
— Cloud services and the iTunes radio category
always require an Internet connection.
— Read the information about Audi connect,
and be sure to note the connectivity costs
section
>@ in General information on
page 194.
(i) Tips
— Only the categories supported by the medi-
um are available.
— For safety reasons, the video image is only
displayed when the vehicle is stationary. On-
ly the sound from the video plays while driv-
ing.
— When synchronizing a portable device with
Cloud services, playlists may display incor-
rectly in the MMI. Use the media center in
the device.
— Applies to: iPod touch/iPhone: Note the in-
formation about the Audi music interface
and the supported devices > page 224.
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Fig. 161 Upper display: left side: playback view, right side: playlist
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Media

DVD functions
Applies to: vehicles with a DVD drive
Requirement: the vehicle must be stationary and
a DVD must be playing.
The following functions are available in the play-
back view:
— Display the DVD main menu: press on the up-
per
display. Press DVD menu.
— Using the DVD main menu: press the desired
function.
— Switching to the media functions: press on the
upper display. Select: * > select a chapter, or
start the movie in the DVD main menu and
press on the upper display.
— Adjusting the aspect ratio: press on the upper
display. Select: Aspect ratio > an aspect ratio >
OK > table on page 231.
@ Tips
Not all functions are available in every source
and on every touch display.
Free text search
Applies to: vehicles with free text search
You can search across all active sources, for ex-
ample for tracks and video files.
Opening the search
Requirement: the selected source must support
the search function.
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
MEDIA > Search.
Entries that contain the entered search term are
listed in the results list. Each result is marked
with the symbol for a category in the media cen-
ter > page 227.
You can search for the following categories:
— Artists
— Albums
— Tracks
— Genres
— Videos

1) Depending on the DVD, this may not be possible during
playback.
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Options and settings
Context-dependent functions and settings may
be available depending on the selected source,
the connected mobile device, and the connection
type.
Requirement: the playback view must be dis-
played @ 9 page 228, fig. 161.
> Press More @).
Play more like this
The track currently playing is quickly analyzed for
features such as artist, genre, mood, and beat,
and a smart playlist with similar tracks will be
shown.
Language”)
You can set the language manually. The availabil-
ity of the language and audio format depend on
the video DVD.
Subtitles)
You can manually select subtitles for playback.
The languages available depend on the DVD.
Aspect ratio
Audi recommends the Auto setting for the pic-
ture format. If you press on an aspect ratio, you
will see a preview of the setting on the screen.
Press OK to apply the selected aspect ratio.
The following table gives an overview of the as-
pect ratios. The possible aspect ratios depend on
the source or video file being played.

Media


Audio/video files

Supported media
DVD drive: audio CDs (up to 80 min) with CD text (artist, album,
song)*, CD-ROMs with a capacity of up to 700 MB; DVD+R/RW; DVD
video; DVD audio with audio tracks that are compatible with a DVD
video player;
Audi music interface: mobile devices > page 224 (such as an iPhone,
MTP player, USB storage device in “USB Device Subclass 1 and 6” that
conforms to USB 2.0: USB sticks, USB MP3 players (Plug-and-Play-ca-
pable), external USB flash drives and hard drives

USB storage device: exFAT, FAT, FAT32, NTFS
USB storage device partitions (primary/logical*): 2 per USB connec-


File system :
tion
CD/DVD file systems: ISO9660, Joliet, UDF
Album cover: GIF, JPG, PNG with max. 800x800 px. The album cover
Metadata from the medium or from Gracenote®* is displayed, depending on
availability.
Playlists -M3U; .PLS; .WPL; .M3U8; .ASX

Number of files
DVD drive: max. 1,000 files per medium
USB mass storage device: max. 50,000 files per medium; max. 1,000
files per playlist/folder

Audio files

Format File extension

MPEG 1/2 Layer 3 -mp3

Windows Media Audio 9/10
Up to maximum 320 kbit/s
.wma

MPEG 2/4
48 kHz sampling frequencies
.m4a; .m4b; .aac






Opus Opus; .0gg; .oga
FLAC flac
ALAC .m4a 48 kHz sampling frequency
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Video files
Format File extension
MPEG 1/2 -Mpg; .mpeg

MPEG4 AVC (H.264) -mp4; .m4v; .mov; .avi

Windows Media Video 9
up to maximum 15 Mbit/s and
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wn 88 1920x1080 px at maximum 30 fps
MPEG-H (H.265/HEVC) -mp4; .mov

VP8/VP9 .webm


Flash video

flv; .f4v

@) Tips
— The media sources do not support the Win-
dows Media Audio 9 Voice format.
— For compressing MP3 files, Audi recom-
display showing the remaining play time
may differ for audio files with variable bit
rate.
— Special characters (such as those in ID3 tag
information) may display differently or may
mends a bit rate of at least 160 kbit/s. The
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