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Table of contents

Supported media and file formats...... 228
Troubleshooting..............000eeee 229
Audi smartphone interface...... 231:
Setup... .. 0... eee eee eee 231
Troubleshooting «cx «sess se eee s 3 ves 232
Additional settings.............. 233
System settingS..............e ee eee 233
Software update: « ccs ss e054 een ee ve 234
Connected devices............00.0 00s 235
Legalinformation................... 236
Additional information.......... 237
Brands and licenses..........-...0-5- 237
Maintenance and Care........... 238
Checking and Filling............. 238
FilClae « ¢ agisu @ & maven 2 e SINS BE SePeE YE ee 238
RePUCLINGiecs + 2 mein oo een eae ¥ wer 239
Emissions control system............. 241
Engine compartment................. 242
EMGine Oils: seas 2 = wave = ¢ eoume 5 y couse 6 2g 245
Cooling systeM...........00 0-2 ee eee 248
Brake fllid. 0.2... eee eee eee ee 250
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Windshield washer system...........- 254
Service interval display............... 254
Wheels .......... 66. cece eee eee eee 256
Whieelsiaind Tires « caus « « cara sv eee eo 9 256
Tire pressure monitoring system....... 274
Tire pressure monitoring system....... 276
Care and cleaning................ 280
General information 0... ..c.6 eee 280
Car washes....................0000. 280
Cleaning and care information......... 281
Taking your vehicle out of service....... 285
DoOuUlt YOuUrSELT ios «pases s yas ss eRe 286
Emergency assistance........... 286
Generalinformation................. 286
EQUIPITIONE sce + & wswu + wowe xe eee a ee 286
Tire MObILity Kit esses se seceoe a x oneivens ea ares 286
Replacing wheels..............000005 288
Collapsible spare tire...............2. 292
JUIMIPFSTANEING 5 x exces 6 w erates @ a cawcens vw ae 293
TOWING... cece ete 295
Fuses and bulbs.................. 298
Fuses... 0... eee ee eee eee 298
BUILDS: sss s = wavs & & ees 5 2 ctetDs sb eG ee 302
Customer information........... 303
Data privacy................000 eee 303
Privacy NOLICE « naw, 2 w aay ¥ Kaew + Meee © 303
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Data memories............00.00e eee 303
Transmitted information.............. 305
Accessories and technical
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Warranty’ « = eon x 2 manors 6 o ois wv ee 6 308
Audi Literature Shop.............000- 308
Driving in other countries............. 308
Maintenance, repairs, and technical
modifications..................00008 308
Accessories and parts..............-. 310
Reporting Safety Defects.............. 310
Declaration of compliance for
telecommunications equipment and
electroniesystems's « «cows se mean 2 news 314,
Technical data.................... 373
Identification data................... 313
Vehicle datatics ss saves o srewa sv awe 0 ve 313
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4M8012721BF
Touch displays

tating
Applies to: touch displays

Fig. 10 Touch display: rotating
Rotating the view or perspective
> Rotate the item using two fingers.
gging
Applies to: touch displays

Fig. 11 Touch display: @ dragging with one finger, @
dragging with two fingers
Scrolling or browsing through menus/lists
> To scroll through menus and lists, swipe up-
ward or downward with one finger.
> To browse through menus and lists, swipe to
the right or left with one finger.
Tilting 3D displays
> Drag upward or downward with two fingers.
Dragging away from/toward the edge of
the screen
Applies to: touch displays

Fig. 12 Touch display: dragging away from the edge of the
screen
Opening hidden menus
The E=] symbol indicates that there is a hidden
menu.
> Use your finger to drag inward from the upper
or lower edge of the screen, or
> Press the =] button.
Closing hidden menus
> Press within the menu and drag it toward the
upper or lower edge of the screen.
nformation about menu paths
This guide shows you at a glance the paths for
opening a desired menu and its settings and
functions.
Example of a path
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
SETTINGS > General > Date & time.
Following the path
> First, determine in which display the path
should be entered. In this example, it is the
MMI display.
>» Applies to MMI: To open the home screen,
press ().
> If the SETTINGS button is not displayed, use
your finger to swipe to the left or right until it
appears.
> Press the SETTINGS button.
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Touch displays

> If the General button is not displayed, swipe
toward the left or right with one finger until it
appears.
>» Press the General button.
> If the Date & time button is not displayed,
swipe upward or downward with one finger un-
tilit appears.
> Press the Date & time button.
@) Tips
If a menu or symbol is in parentheses in the
path, for example, (General) or (423), then it is
an optional menu item that does not need to
be used in every system.
You can adjust or turn off the MMI touch display
feedback.
> Applies to MMI: Select on the home screen:
SETTINGS > Display & Brightness > MMI.
Possible settings:
— Brightness
— Touchscreen feedback
Multi Media Interface
Traffic safety information
Audi recommends performing certain Infotain-
ment system functions, such as entering a desti-
nation, only when the vehicle is stationary. Al-
ways be prepared to stop operating the Infotain-
ment system in the interest of your safety and
the safety of other road users.

ZA\ WARNING
Only use the Infotainment system when road,
traffic, weather, and visibility conditions per-
mit and always in a way that allows you to
maintain complete control over your vehicle.
@ Tips
Certain functions are not available while driv-
ing.

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Switching the MMI on or off
> To switch the MMI off, press and hold the
On/Off knob > page 31, fig. 19 until the up-
per
display and all Infotainment system func-
tions are switched off.
> To switch the MMI on, press the On/Off knob.
Restarting the MMI
>» Press and hold the On/Off knob for at least 10
seconds.
Switching displays on or off
> To switch the upper display off, press [oJ on the
lower display.
> To switch the upper display on, touch the upper
display or press (Jon the lower display.
> To switch both displays on or off, press and hold
Co] on the lower display.
Introduction
You can display and operate Infotainment system
and vehicle functions using both of the Multi Me-
dia Interface (MMI) touch displays.
Configuration wizard
After starting for the first time, the configuration
wizard helps you to set up the vehicle, for exam-
ple to set the desired system language and con-
nect a telephone.
> Follow the instructions in the display.
> Applies to: MMI: To access the configuration
wizard at a later time, select on the home
screen: HELP > Configuration wizard.
Tool tips
You can have tool tips displayed if necessary.
They introduce various MMI functions to you.
> Applies to: MMI: To open the tool tips, select on
the home screen: HELP > Tool tips > Basic in-
formation or Expert information.
> Follow the instructions in the display.

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Touch displays

Using favorites
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
FAVORITES. The stored favorites will be dis-
played.
> To access a stored favorite, press that favorite.
Stored favorites can only be deleted or config-
ured in the corresponding menu (such as RADIO).
Arranging information tiles
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
FAVORITES.
> Press and hold the desired information tile.
> Pull the information tile into the desired posi-
tion.
> Press Done to confirm the configuration.
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Fig. 14 Upper display: common symbols in the status bar

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The symbols in the status bar show you informa-
tion at a glance, such as if a mobile device is con-
nected or if there is a data connection. The most
common symbols are listed in the table.

Description

There is a data connection. The bar indi-
@ | cates the signal strength of the data con-
nection. Data is being transmitted now.

There is a data connection. The bar indi-
@ | cates the signal strength of the data con-
nection. No data is being transmitted now.

A mobile device is connected. The bar indi-
@ | cates the signal strength of the cell phone
connection.

There is no data connection. ®
An error occurred with the mobile device
connection to the MMI. ©


Description

A user is selected. If a question mark ap-
pears in the symbol ;h, the guest user is ac-
tive.

A Bluetooth device is connected.

Bluetooth is switched on, but no Bluetooth
device is connected. ©
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Audio playback was interrupted.

©|© The audio source is muted.

Privacy settings are enabled. The additional
symbol indicates which privacy settings are
currently activated > page 305.
The Integrated Toll Module is switched on.
The numbers 1 - 3+ indicate how many pas-
sengers are selected in the MMI.
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Fig. 15 Upper display: notification center
Notifications can be displayed in the upper dis-
play. After a specified time, they will be hidden
and a corresponding symbol will appear in the
status bar ©) > page 21, fig. 13. In the notifica-
tion center, you can view these notifications @
= fig. 15 and apply quick settings @.
Using the notification center
> To open the notification center, pull the status
bar downward, or
> Press the =] button on the status bar.
> To apply quick settings, press the respective
symbol @).
> To obtain additional information about a notifi-
cation, press it.
> To delete a notification, pull it toward the right
edge of the screen.
> If there are more than four notifications in the
notification center, the older notifications will
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Voice recognition system

Voice recognition system
General information
Applies to: vehicles with voice recognition system
You can operate many functions in the vehicle
easily using voice commands.
Using the voice recognition system optimally
> Speak clearly and distinctly at a normal volume.
Speak louder when driving faster.
> Emphasize the words in the commands evenly
and do not leave long pauses.
> Close the doors, the windows, and the sunroof*
to reduce background noise. Make sure that
passengers are not speaking when you are giv-
ing a voice command.
> Do not direct the vents toward the hands-free
microphone, which is in the roof headliner near
the front interior lights.
> Only the driver should speak to the system, be-
cause the handsfree microphone is aimed to-
ward this seating position.


ZA\ WARNING
— Direct your full attention to driving. As the
driver, you have complete responsibility for
safety in traffic. Only use the functions in
such a way that you always maintain com-
plete control over your vehicle in all traffic
situations.
— Do not use the voice recognition system in
emergencies because your voice may change
in stressful situations. The system may take
longer to dial the number or may not be
able to dial it at all. Dial the emergency
number manually.

G) Tips
There are no voice guidance* prompts when a
dialog is active.
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Description
Operating the voice recognition system
Applies to: vehicles with voice recognition system
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Fig. 17 Upper display: voice recognition system
Requirement: the ignition and the MMI must be
switched on. A system language supported by
the voice recognition system must be set. There
must be no phone calls in progress and the park-
ing aid must not be active.
Operating by button «¢
> Briefly press the «€ button on the multifunction
steering wheel, or depending on the context,
press we in the upper display.
> Say the desired command after the signal tone.
> To switch the voice recognition system off,
press and hold the «€ button on the multifunc-
tion steering wheel, or say or press Cancel (@)
> fig. 17.
Operating with voice commands
> Applies to: MMI: To operate the voice recogni-
tion system using voice commands, select on
the home screen: SETTINGS > General >
(Speech dialog system) > Activate the speech
dialog system with "Hey Audi".
> Say the activation phrase Hey Audi together
with the desired command.
> To switch the voice recognition system off, say
Cancel or press and hold the «£ button on the
multifunction steering wheel, or press @)
> fig. 17.
Commands and assistance
In the voice recognition system menu, possible
commands or help settings are displayed for the
current dialog @).
> To receive additional help for the current dia-
log, say or press Help (2).

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Opening and closing

Interior/towing protection monitor
The alarm will be triggered if there are move-
ments detected in the vehicle interior (for exam-
ple, by animals) or if there is a change in the vehi-
cle angle (for example, when the vehicle is being
towed).
You can prevent the alarm from being triggered
by deactivating the interior/towing protection
monitor.
Deactivating the interior/towing protection
monitor
There are the following options for deactivating
the interior/towing protection monitor:
> Press the @ button on the vehicle key a second
time within two seconds. Or
» Applies to: vehicles with convenience key:
Touch the sensor on the door handle a second
time within two seconds. Or
> Turn the mechanical key in the door lock to the
close position a second time within two sec-
onds.
> Applies to: vehicles with MMI: Select on the
home screen: VEHICLE > Settings & Service >
Interior monitoring.
If you lock the vehicle, then the interior/towing
protection monitor will stay off until the next
time the vehicle is unlocked.

ZA\ WARNING
No one, especially children, should stay in the
vehicle when it is locked from the outside, be-
cause the windows can no longer be opened
from the inside. Locked doors make it more
difficult for emergency workers to enter the
vehicle, which puts lives at risk.

@) Tips
The interior/towing protection monitor only
functions correctly when the windows and the
panorama glass roof* are closed.


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Fig. 23 Your vehicle key set



@ Vehicle key
You can unlock and lock your vehicle with the ve-
hicle key.
@ Mechanical key and release button for
mechanical key
A mechanical key is integrated in the vehicle key.
To remove it, press the release button and re-
move the mechanical key.
Using the mechanical key, you can:
— Lock or unlock the glove compartment.
— Manually unlock and lock the doors > page 38.
— Unlock the luggage compartment lid using the
emergency release > page 45.
@ Key fob with vehicle code
Applies to: vehicles with Audi connect vehicle control
Open the key tag and scratch to reveal the vehicle
code. You can unlock the Audi connect vehicle
control services* for your vehicle with this vehicle
code. For additional information, see
= page 194. If a key fob is lost, contact an au-
thorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service
Facility.
@ PANIC button
In an emergency, you can press the PANIC button
to trigger the alarm for the anti-theft alarm sys-
tem. The vehicle horn and emergency flashers
will turn on if you trigger the alarm.

—To trigger the alarm, press the [PANIC] but-
ton @ © fig. 23.

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Opening and closing

> Press the <3 button in the luggage compart-
ment lid. Or
» Applies to vehicles with convenience key: When
the ignition is switched off, press the s/f}
button in the luggage compartment lid. The ve-
hicle key must not be more than approximately
4 feet (1.5 m) away from the luggage compart-
ment and it must not be inside the vehicle. If
you press the (* button, then the vehicle will
lock.
Storing the luggage compartment lid
opening position
The position must be at a certain height or higher
to store.
> Bring the luggage compartment lid into the de-
sired open position. If you want to move the
luggage compartment lid to a lower position,
move it slowly in small increments; otherwise,
the luggage compartment lid will close auto-
matically.
> Press and hold the <3 button in the luggage
compartment lid for at least four seconds to
store the new opening position. A visual and
audio signal will follow.
> To set a higher open position, wait at least five
seconds and then carefully press the luggage
compartment lid upward.
> Press and hold the <3 button again for at least
four seconds to store the desired opening posi-
tion.
The automatic opening or closing will stop if:
— You press the < button or press the handle in
the luggage compartment lid again Or
— If something blocks the luggage compartment
lid or makes it difficult for the lid to move.
If you press the << button or press the handle in
the luggage compartment lid again, the luggage
compartment lid will open again.

Z\ WARNING
Observe the safety precautions > page 42.


)) The closing function applies to vehicles that also have au-
tomatic luggage compartment lid operation.
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@ Tips
The luggage compartment lid can be operat-
ed manually if the vehicle battery is low. It is
necessary to use more force when doing this.
Move the lid slowly to reduce the amount of
force needed.
Opening and closing the luggage
compartment lid with foot motion (kicking
movement)
Applies to: vehicles with sensor-controlled luggage compart-
ment lid

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Fig. 28 Vehicle rear: foot motion (example)
The luggage compartment lid can be opened and
closed automatically 1) > A\ in General informa-
tion on page 42.
Requirements: you must be carrying your conven-
ience key* with you. The ignition must be switch-
ed off. You must be standard behind the luggage
compartment lid, toward the left side of the vehi-
cle. Depending on the equipment, it may also be
possible to stand near the center of the vehicle or
toward the right side of it.
> Move your foot back and forth under the bump-
er one time > fig. 28. Do not touch the bumper.
Make sure you have firm footing. The luggage
compartment lid will open or close » once the
system detects the movement. The automatic
opening or closing will be canceled if you re-
peat one of the movements described.

Z\ WARNING
Observe the safety precautions > page 42.

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Opening and closing

@) Tips
— The windows will automatically open slight-
ly when you open the doors.
— If the window in the driver's or front pas-
senger's door is completely open, it will
raise slightly when the door is opened. The
window will lower again when you close the
door.
— You can still open and close the windows for
several minutes after turning the ignition
off. The power windows do not switch off
until the driver's door or front passenger's
door has been opened.
— The power windows are equipped with pinch
protection. The automatic window may stop
closing and will open all the way again even
if no obstacle is detected. Pull the power
window switch up until the window is com-
pletely raised.
Convenience opening and closing
Applies to: vehicles with convenience key
Convenience opening or closing the windows
or panoramic glass roof*
You can set in the MMI if all windows or the roof*
should open or close all at once > page 36, Set-
ting the central locking system.
> Press and hold the & or ( button on the vehicle
key until all windows and the roof* have
reached the desired position > /A\.
> Touch the sensor* on the door handle until all
of the windows and the roof* are closed. Do not
place your hand in the door handle when doing
this.
When all of the windows and the roof* are
closed, the turn signals will flash once.
Convenience opening and closing the
sunshade*
Applies to: vehicles with power sunshade
You can open or close all of the sunshades at
once.
>» Press and hold the [=] button in the rear door.

ZX WARNING
— Never close the windows or panoramic glass
roof* carelessly or in an uncontrolled man-
ner, because this increases the risk of injury.
— For security reasons, the windows and the
panoramic glass roof* can only be opened
and closed with the vehicle key at a maxi-
mum distance of approximately 6.5 feet
(2 m) from the vehicle. Always pay attention
when using the f®) button to close the win-
dows and the panoramic glass roof* so that
no one is pinched. The closing process will
stop immediately when the fj button is re-
leased.

Panoramic glass roof
Operating the noramic glass roof
roof sunshade
Applies to: vehicles with panoramic glass roof and roof sun-
shade



Fig. 32 Headliner: panoramic glass roof and sunshade*
buttons
The control buttons are equipped with a two-
stage function.
When tilting or opening the roof, the roof sun-
shade will open partially or completely if the sun-
shade is closed.
Operating the roof sunshade
> Opening and closing the sunshade: push the -&&
switch in the headliner @) forward or toward
the rear to the second level.
> Partially opening the sunshade: press the
switch to the first level until the sunshade
reaches the desired position.
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