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Audi connect

— SIM card reader
— Personal Wi-Fi hotspot

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in General information on page 1417.
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General information on page 147.
SIM card reader
Applies to: vehicles with Audi connect Infotainment and a SIM
card reader

All data connections will be made through the
SIM card in the card reader, if a SIM card is insert-
ed >@) in General information on page 141.
Requirement: the vehicle must be stationary and
the ignition must be switched on. A data connec-
tion must be configured for Audi connect Info-
tainment services. Your personal SIM card must
be a mini SIM card >@) and have a data option.
Inserting a SIM card
The SIM card reader is located in the glove com-
partment.
> The angled corner of the SIM card must face to-
ward the left front side when being inserted.
> Slide the SIM card into the SIM card reader slot
until you feel the SIM card click into place.
> Select and confirm Enter PIN on the MMI. Enter
the PIN for your SIM card.
> Select and confirm OK.
> To connect to the Internet automatically in the
future, select and confirm Yes; see also
=> page 145.
After connecting successfully, the signal strength
@ and connection type @) will be displayed in
the MMI status bar > page 779, fig. 128.
Removing a SIM card
> Press on the SIM card briefly.
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— Always follow the information found in >®
in General information on page 141.
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—To reduce the risk of damaging the SIM card
reader, only use mini SIM cards (25 mmx 15
mm). Contact your cell phone service pro-
vider for more information on mini SIM
cards.
— If a SIM card of a different size is inserted in
the SIM card reader, do not under any cir-
cumstances remove this card yourself due
to the risk of damaging the SIM card reader.
Contact an authorized Audi dealer or au-
thorized Audi Service Facility.
— There is a risk of damaging the SIM card
reader if you use a SIM card adapter, be-
cause vibrations can cause the SIM card to
fall out of the adapter while driving. Contact
an authorized Audi dealer or authorized
Audi Service Facility.
@) Tips
— Additional Internet connection settings can
be found under > page 7145.
— Do not remove the SIM card from the SIM
card reader when using the Audi connect In-
fotainment services.
Using personal Wi-Fi hotspot
Applies to: vehicles with Audi connect Infotainment and a per-
sonal Wi-Fi hotspot
Depending on the country and the vehicle equip-
ment, the MMI can use the established Internet
connection on your mobile device through a Wi-Fi
connection.
Requirement: the vehicle must be stationary and
the ignition must be switched on. Your mobile
device and your cell phone service provider must
support the personal Wi-Fi hotspot function. The
personal Wi-Fi hotspot must be activated on your
mobile device. Access by other devices must be
permitted on the personal hotspot. Your own SIM
card in the mobile device must have a data op-
tion. No SIM card is inserted in the SIM card read-
er.
Connecting the MMI with the personal
hotspot

> Select: [MENU] button > Telephone > right con-
trol button > Wi-Fi settings > Wi-Fi > On.

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> Then select and confirm Network search. The
devices that are found are shown in the Info-
tainment system display.
> Select and confirm your personal Wi-Fi hotspot
from the list.
> Enter the password that your mobile device
provides, if necessary.
> Select and confirm OK.

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General information on page 141.
G) Tips
— Your cell phone service provider can deter-
mine which functions are supported by your
mobile device.
— Your cell phone data package determines if
other devices will be able to use the person-
al Wi-Fi hotspot.
— Audi recommends protecting your mobile
wireless network with a password to pre-
vent unauthorized access.
— The system complies with United States FCC
regulations and ISED regulations
=> page 261.
Using a Wi-Fi hotspot
Applies to: vehicles with Wi-Fi hotspot
You can connect up to eight Wi-Fi devices (such
as smartphones) with the MMI Wi-Fi hotspot. If
the MMI is connected to the Internet > page 147,
the connected Wi-Fi devices can also use the
MMI’s Internet connection.
Requirement: the ignition must be switched on.

> Select: [MENU] button > Telephone > right con-
trol button > Wi-Fi settings > Wi-Fi. Switch on
the Wi-Fi hotspot.
> Select: [MENU] button > Telephone > right con-
trol button > Wi-Fi settings > Network key. The
access data for the Wi-Fi hotspot is displayed.


Switch on the visibility of the Wi-Fi hotspot if
necessary.
> Switch the Wi-Fi function on in your mobile de-
vice and connect it to the MMI Wi-Fi hotspot us-
ing
the authentication data that is shown.
> Follow any additional system prompts on your
Wi-Fi device if necessary.
Your device is successfully connected with the
MMI's Wi-Fi hotspot.

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in General information on page 147.
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General information on page 141.
(i) Tips
The system complies with United States FCC
regulations and ISED regulations > page 267.

Audi connect
Infotainment services
Applies to: vehicles with Audi connect Infotainment
Requirement: your vehicle must be connected to
the Internet > page 147.
Some Audi connect Infotainment services must
be configured through your personal myAudi ac-
count at my.audi.com before using them for the
first time.
> Register at my.audi.com.
> Add your vehicle to your myAudi account.
> Select: [MENU] button > Audi connect > right
control button > Log in.
> Log in to myAudi in the vehicle using your e-
mail address and password.
@ Tips
— For some Audi connect Infotainment serv-
ices, you may also have to enter your myAu-
di access information when accessing serv-
ices in the MMI.


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If you logged in to myAudi in your vehicle
=> page 143, personalized newsfeeds can be dis-
played.
Access to Twitter
Requirement: you must have connected your ve-
hicle with myAudi > page 743. You must have
connected your myAudi account with Twitter.
You can only connect one Twitter account with
your myAudi account. Not all settings can be ad-
justed in the MMI. Some can only be adjusted
through the Twitter website.
> Select: Twitter > left control button > desired
function (for example, Trends).

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General information on page 141.
Additional options
Applies to: vehicles with Audi connect Infotainment


> Select: [MENU] button > Audi connect > right
control button.

Depending on the equipment and the country,
the following options may be available in the
overview of Audi connect Infotainment services:
About Audi connect
Here you will find legal information regarding
Audi connect Infotainment usage.
Log in
See > page 143.
Connection manager
See > page 190.
Subscriptions
The validity and expiration date of your licenses
are displayed.
Refresh
The content of the selected Audi connect Info-
tainment service or the entire Audi connect Info-
tainment list is updated.
Data privacy
See > page 257.
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General information on page 141.
Settings
Cell phone network
> Select: [MENU] button > Audi connect > right
control button > Connection manager.
> Select: right control button > Online settings >
Data connection settings.


Depending on the country, vehicle equipment,
and connection type, the following functions may
be available:
Data connection settings
Using the Data connection settings menu, you
can set when the system should connect to the
Internet. The Internet connection disconnects au-
tomatically once the requested Audi connect In-
fotainment service no longer requires any data.
— Connection setup: you can select when a data
connection should be established.
— Audi connect (MMI): when this function is
switched on, a data connection is automatically
established in order to use Audi connect Info-
tainment services.
— Wi-Fi devices: when the function is switched
on, mobile devices can use the Internet connec-
tion through the Wi-Fi hotspot.
Connection settings
The connection is configured automatically based
on the SIM card being used. The following values
can be changed. You can obtain more information
from your cell phone service provider. >
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Audi connect

— APN: the access point depends on the cell
phone service provider and is assigned auto-
matically.
— User name: your cell phone service provider as-
signs the user name for your online profile.
— Password: your cell phone service provider as-
signs the password for your online profile.

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General information on page 141.
@® Tips
For more information on roaming charges,
contact your cell phone service provider.
Wi-Fi settings
Applies to: vehicles with Wi-Fi hotspot
Requirement: the ignition must be switched on.

> Select: [MENU] button > Telephone > right con-
trol button > Wi-Fi settings.

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.
Network key
The Wi-Fi connection between the MMI and your
Wi-Fi device is encrypted. You can change the fol-
lowing information if needed.
Troubleshooting
Applies to: vehicles with Audi connect Infotainment
The information that follows lists some trouble-
shooting options. They depend on the equip-
ment.
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— 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.
— Visible to others: you can switch the visibility
of the Wi-Fi hotspot on or off.
Network search
A list of available Wi-Fi networks in your area is
displayed.
Connection to personal hotspot
The MMI Wi-Fi hotspot is activated. An MMI Inter-
net connection to a personal Wi-Fi hotspot (such
as a smartphone) can be established. For addi-
tional information, see > page 142.

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General information on page 141.
G) Tips
In vehicles without Audi connect Infotain-
ment, the use of the Wi-Fi hotspot is only
possible for the Wi-Fi audio player*. A data
connection to the Internet cannot be estab-
lished.

Navigation

Navigation
Opening navigation
Applies to: vehicles with navigation system
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Fig. 135 Instrument cluster: entering a destination
The navigation system directs you to your desti-
nation, around traffic incidents, and on alterna-
tive routes, if desired.

> Press the [NAV/MAP] button.
The Enter destination menu is displayed after
opening navigation.
The following information can be displayed:
@ Input field for free text search .... 149
@ Home address ................. 150
@® Last destinations ............... 149
@ Stored favorites ............... 150
Once you select an entry from the list (depending
on the vehicle equipment), the corresponding
destination will display as a map preview* ).
If you have connected a mobile device to the
MMI, your directory contacts will also be listed if
they have navigation data assigned to them.
The Favorites (4) menu item as well as the direc-
tory/contacts are only shown in the Enter desti-
nation menu if you have entered one or more
characters using the input field.
Switching between the destination entry and
the map

— Press the [NAV/MAP] button repeatedly until
the map is displayed, or

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— Select: left control button > Switch to map.

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— The demands of traffic require your full at-
tention. Always read the chapter
=> page 110, Traffic safety information.
— The route calculated by the navigation sys-
tem is a driving recommendation. Follow
the traffic regulations that are applicable in
the country where you are operating the ve-
hicle. In the event that the driving directions
contradict traffic regulations, always follow
the traffic regulations applicable in the
country where you are operating the vehicle
to reduce the risk of an accident.

(i) Tips
— You can find information about importing a
map update to your MMI using an SD card
at my.audi.com.
— Snow and obstructions on the GPS antenna
or interference caused by trees and large
buildings can impair satellite reception and
affect the system's ability to determine the
vehicle position. Several deactivated or mal-
functioning satellites can also interrupt GPS
reception and affect the system's ability to
determine the vehicle position.

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Alternative routes
Applies to: vehicles with navigation system

Fig. 138 Infotainment system: display of alternative routes
Requirement: a destination must be entered and
the route guidance must be started.

> Press the [NAV/MAP] button repeatedly until
the Enter destination menu is displayed
=> page 148, fig. 135.
> Select: right control button > Navigation set-
tings > Show alternative routes.

Three routes are displayed in the overview map
after you enter a destination.
> Select and confirm the desired route that you
would like to use for route guidance.
If available, the following information will appear
on the route suggestions:
— Route type (fast (, fast alternative (2), eco-
nomic route @)
— Distance to the destination and the calculated
arrival time
— Traffic congestion along the route including
time delays
The route that was calculated according to the
route criteria you selected is shown on the over-
view map . The special properties of the route
will also be displayed (4).
Additional settings
Navigation settings
Applies to: vehicles with navigation system

> Press the [NAV/MAP] button repeatedly until
the Enter destination menu is displayed
=> page 148, fig. 135.
> Select: right control button > Navigation set-
tings.

Depending on the selected function, the follow-
ing settings can be selected:
Show alternative routes
Up to three route suggestions and their proper-
ties are displayed on the overview map when the
function is switched on [M page 155.
Low fuel warning
A message is displayed if the fuel gauge goes be-
low the reserve marking when this function is
switched on M. After confirming this message, a
list of gas stations in the area is displayed. When
a gas station is selected, route guidance from the
current vehicle position is calculated.
Notification when nearby*
The notification when nearby is switched off at
the factory.
The MMI notifies you when you are approaching
selected points of interest when this function is
switched on MW. You can also have a Notification
tone.
Presentation mode
The Presentation mode helps you to effectively
plan a trip and follow the planned route without
moving the vehicle. You can use Select starting
point when you would like to calculate a route
starting from a location other than the vehicle
position, for example. Start Presentation mode
to simulate route guidance.
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Applies to: vehicles with navigation system
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Fig. 139 Infotainment system: possible route criteria


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Accessing traffic information
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Applies to: vehicles with a navigation system and Audi connect Infotainment
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Fig. 143 Instrument cluster: online traffic information display* without better route
The MMI can receive real-time online traffic infor-
mation about congestion, accidents, road con-
struction, and other incidents.
Requirement: the requirements for Audi connect
must be met > page 147.
Accessing online traffic information

> Press the [NAV/MAP] button repeatedly until
the map is displayed.
> Select: right control button > Online traffic da-
ta>OnM.
> Select: left control button > Traffic messages.
The traffic information overview is shown.

Depending on vehicle equipment, the following
information may be shown in the traffic informa-
tion overview > fig. 143:
@ Amessage will appear if the MMI calculates a
better route for the current route guidance.
More information can be found under
=> page 162.
@ The status line in the Infotainment display al-
so always indicates the reception of traffic in-
formation.
@® The current selected traffic message is also
shown as a map preview in the Infotainment
system display.
@ Color-coded markings along the route indi-
cate the traffic flow.
Traffic information display on the map
Color-coded markings along the route indicate
the traffic flow:
Green: traffic is flowing freely.
Yellow: stop-and-go traffic.
Red: congestion.
During active route guidance, traffic incidents on
the route will be displayed with colored warning
symbols on the map. Shaded markings indicate
the length of the area with congestion.
Colored
warning symbols: an impending traffic
incident directly ahead on your route.
Grayed out warning symbols: traffic incidents
that are not on your route.
Red warning symbols: all warning symbols will
be red when route guidance is not active.
The display of colored markings, warning sym-
bols, etc. can be set in the Map content menu
=> page 160.
Traffic information is switched on at the factory.
You can switch off the reception of online traffic
information at any time.
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Media

device. The time allowed for entering the PIN is
limited to approximately 30 seconds.
The media is started and operated through the
mobile device or the MMI, depending on the de-
vice being used.
G) Tips
— Check for any connection requests on your
Bluetooth device.
— Multiple Bluetooth audio players can be
connected to the MMI, but only one mobile
device can be active.
— Bluetooth protocols AVRCP (1.0/1.3/1.4)
and A2DP are supported.
— 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.
— The supported media functions (such as
shuffle) depend on the Bluetooth device be-
ing used.
—Aselection of supported Bluetooth devices
can be found in the database for tested mo-
bile devices at www.audi.com/bluetooth.
Wi-Fi audio player
Applies to: vehicles with Wi-Fi audio player
Using the Wi-Fi audio player media source on the
MMI, you can connect and operate your Wi-Fi-ca-
pable media player (such as a smartphone) to
wirelessly play music from your media player Li-
brary. The media player is connected through the
vehicle's Wi-Fi hotspot. A UPnP Server app or an
integrated UPnP/DLNA server on your media
player is required to access your media player li-
brary.
Requirement: the Wi-Fi function on your media
player must be switched on. The myAudi app or a
UPnP server app is installed on your media player,
or your media player has an integrated UPnP/
DLNA server.
Connecting a media player

> Press the [MEDIA] button.
> Press the left control button until the sources
overview > page 177 is displayed.

> Select and confirm Wi-Fi audio player (7)
=> page 177, fig. 155.
> If necessary, select and confirm Wi-Fi turned
off > Turn on Wi-Fi to activate Wi-Fi in the
MMI.
> If necessary, select and confirm Wi-Fi settings.
> Select the same settings on the wireless media
player that are used for the Wi-Fi hotspot.
Starting the Wi-Fi audio player
> Start the myAudi app or an UPnP server app, or
allow media sharing on your device.
Operating a media player
The media player is operated through the MMI.
> Press the left control button repeatedly until
the Folders menu item appears.
> Select and confirm Folders.
Playing music from a media player
> Select and confirm Media center.
Internet radio: see > page 174.

ZA\ WARNING
—As the driver, do not allow usage of the Wi-
Fi hotspot to distract you from driving, as
this could increase the risk of an accident.
—To reduce the risk of an accident, only use
Audi connect services and the Wi-Fi hotspot
only if the traffic situation permits it. Read
and follow the guidelines provided in
=> page 710, Traffic safety information.
— It is only safe to use tablets, laptops, mobile
devices and other similar devices when the
vehicle is stationary because, like all loose
objects, they could be thrown around the in-
side of the vehicle in a crash and cause seri-
ous injuries. Store these types of devices se-
curely while driving. Also read the warnings
in the chapter > page 52.

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