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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.
ZA\ WARNING
Always follow the information found in > A\
in General information on page 141.
@) Note
Always follow the information found in @ in
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.
ZA WARNING
Always follow the information found in > AV
in General information on page 147.
CG) Note
Always follow the information found in >@ in
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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— Some Audi connect Infotainment services
must be activated at my.audi.com.
— To make logging in easier in the vehicle, you
will receive an 8-digit myAudi PIN as an al-
ternative to your myAudi password after you
have created a myAudi account.
— Depending on the country, you may be able
to use the myAudi app or my.audi.com.
— For detailed information on configuration,
visit my.audi.com.
Accessing Audi connect Infotainment
Applies to: vehicles with Audi connect Infotainment
> Select: the [MENU] button > Audi connect.
A list of all of the available Audi connect Infotain-
ment services is shown on the Infotainment sys-
tem display.
You can also filter the Audi connect Infotainment
services by category:
> Select: [MENU] button > Audi connect > left
control button > for example, Navigation for
the Audi connect Infotainment services in the
Navigation menu.
Applies to: vehicles with Audi connect Infotainment
> Select: [MENU] button > Audi connect > desired
Audi connect Infotainment service > right con-
trol button.
Depending on the equipment and the Audi con-
nect Infotainment service selected, the following
basic functions may be available:
Save as preview
You can also see a preview of the selected Audi
connect Infotainment services on the Audi con-
nect Infotainment home page.
Show on map
You can show selected contents on the map and
use them for route guidance.
1) Not available in all languages.
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Log in
See > page 143.
Read out!)
You can allow the MMI to read out the selected
contents.
Call
If a phone number was assigned to an entry, you
can call the number, for example to reserve tick-
ets.
Refresh
The contents for the selected Audi connect Info-
tainment service are refreshed.
Start route guidance
If a location was saved with an entry, you can use
it as the navigation destination. Route guidance
starts immediately.
Change search area
The set search area can be changed at any time.
Additional information on search areas can be
found under > page 7517.
Closing Audi connect Infotainment services
Regardless of the function selected, you can
close an Audi connect Infotainment service at any
time and return to the home screen.
Services
Applies
to: vehicles with Audi connect Infotainment
Depending on the country and the vehicle equip-
ment, the following services may be available:
Weather information
Information on current weather conditions as
well as weather forecasts for the selected search
area.
> Select and confirm Weather.
Online news
> Select: Online news > desired newsfeed > a
headline.
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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).
A WARNING
Always follow the information found in > AV
in General information on page 141.
@) Note
Always follow the information found in >@ in
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.
@) Note
Always follow the information found in >@ in
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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— 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.
ZA WARNING
Always follow the information found in > A\
in General information on page 141.
@) Note
Always follow the information found in >@ in
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.
ZA\ WARNING
Always follow the information found in > A\
in General information on page 141.
C) Note
Always follow the information found in >@ in
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.
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Problem Solution
Audi connect Infotainment serv-
ices: individual Audi connect Info-
tainment services are grayed out or
not available.
Some Audi connect Infotainment services must be activated or
configured through your personal myAudi account before using
them for the first time. You can find detailed information online
at my.audi.com.
Wi-Fi hotspot: it is not possible to
connect through Wi-Fi.
Check if Wi-Fi is activated in the MMI > page 146.
Delete all existing Wi-Fi connections on your mobile device and
restart it.
Wi-Fi hotspot: the data connection
is interrupted.
Check if the function Connection to personal hotspot is activat-
ed > page 146. Turn the function off if you are not using a per-
sonal hotspot.
Personal Wi-Fi hotspot: the Net-
work search is not possible (grayed
out).
To start a network search for your personal Wi-Fi hotspot, the
Wi-Fi hotspot must be turned on > page 142.
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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.
ZA\ WARNING
— 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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— Because street names sometimes change,
the names stored in the MMI may in rare
cases differ from the actual street name.
Entering a destination
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Applies to: vehicles with navigation system
Using the MMI touch control pad, you can enter
the data for a navigation destination all at once
in any order (for example, Los Angeles,
20 Main St.). Likewise, you can search for points
of interest, contacts, previous destinations or fa-
vorites to navigate to the desired address.
Free text search
> Press the [NAV/MAP] button repeatedly until
the Enter destination menu is displayed
=> page 148, fig. 135.
> Keep turning the control knob to the left until
the input field appears.
> Enter one or more search terms into the input
field.
> If available, confirm the input suggestion” to
complete the entry or a word suggestion*
= page 117, Letter/number speller.
> Turn the control knob to the right to change the
results list.
> Select and confirm a destination from the re-
sults list.
The route displays as an overview in the map.
Route guidance is already active.
Narrowing the search area
All countries/states are selected at the factory
for the free text search.
> Select: the right control button > Country/state
selection in the input field @ > page 148,
fig. 135.
> Select the country or state @ that should be
searched for in the free text search in order to
narrow the number of results and increase the
search speed. The selected entry in the coun-
try/state selection is stored, or:
> Select and confirm All countries/states.
@) Tips
— The MMI input suggestions depend on the
last navigated destinations.
— Up to 50 entries can be stored in the last
destinations list.
— Additional information on free text searches
can be found under = page 118.
Loading previous destinations
Applies to: vehicles with navigation system
Your last destinations are automatically stored
and can be loaded directly as a destination.
Opening a menu
Requirement: a destination was already navigat-
ed to.
> Press the [NAV/MAP] button repeatedly until
the Enter destination menu is displayed
=> page 148, fig. 135.
Your last destination is listed directly in the Enter
destination menu under the home address and
identified with the symbol @) > page 148,
fig. 135.
> Select and confirm one of the last destinations
from the list.
Deleting previous destinations
> Select one of the last destinations from the list.
> Select: right control button > Delete destina-
tion > Delete this last destination or Delete all
last destinations.
The selected destination or all last destinations
is/are deleted and no longer displayed in the En-
ter destination menu.
Enter address
Applies to: vehicles with navigation system
As an alternative to free text search, you can also
enter an address in stages.
> Press the [NAV/MAP] button repeatedly until
the Enter destination menu is displayed
=> page 148, fig. 135.
> Select: left control button > Enter address.
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> Select and confirm a line (such as Street, House
number or Country/state) and enter the de-
sired information.
> Select and confirm Start route guidance.
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Applies to: vehicles with navigation system
A point on the map can be used as the destina-
tion.
Opening the map
> Press the [NAV/MAP] button repeatedly until
the map is displayed.
Adjusting the scale
> Turn the control knob to the left or to the right.
Activating the crosshairs
> Press the control knob. The crosshairs are
shown on the map.
Moving the crosshairs
> Move the crosshairs to the destination using
the MMI touch control pad > page 174.
Selecting the destination
> Press the control knob when the crosshairs are
shown.
> Select and confirm Start route guidance.
Hiding the crosshairs
> Press the [BACK] button.
Additional information about the location of
the crosshairs: when you select map content us-
ing
the crosshairs, a display of available informa-
tion appears (such as street name, address or
points of interest) ©) > page 157, fig. 140.
Setting a home address/favorite as the
destination
Applies to: vehicles with navigation system
You can quickly and easily start route guidance to
your home address using the home address func-
tion. Favorites allow easier access to frequently
used destinations.
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Opening a menu
> Press the [NAV/MAP] button repeatedly until
the Enter destination menu is displayed
=> page 148, fig. 135.
Setting a home address as the destination
Requirement: a home address must be stored
=> page 154.
Your Home address is shown directly in the Enter
destination menu @) > page 7148, fig. 135.
> Select and confirm Home address.
Setting a favorite as the destination
Requirement: a favorite must be stored as a des-
tination > page 154.
> Enter one or more letters into the free text
search input field. The favorites found are
shown in the Infotainment system display @)
=> page 148, fig. 135.
> Select and confirm the desired entry.
G) Tips
— Additional settings for the home address
can be found under > page 154.
— Additional settings for the favorites can be
found under > page 754.
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ectory
Applies to: vehicles with navigation system
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Fig. 136 Infotainment system: contact details
You can navigate directly to destinations in the
directory.
Requirement: an address with navigation data or
a navigation destination must already be as-
signed to a contact > page 154.