Audi smartphone interface
Operating
Applies to: vehicles with Audi smartphone interface
Opening a menu
> Apple CarPlay: you can go back to the Apple
CarPlay main menu regardless of the selected
menu item by pressing and holding the [BACK
button.
Troubleshooting
Applies to: vehicles with Audi smartphone interface
> Android Auto: to go back to the Android Auto
menu bar, push the control knob down.
Opening a menu item
> Select and confirm a menu item using the MMI
control panel.
Problem Solution
Audi smartphone Check the battery charge level on your smartphone.
interface cannot be | Check the USB cable and use a different one if necessary.
opened.
cle is being operated.
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 Make sure that you are using the correct USB adapter and check if the USB
smartphone to the | adapter is connected correctly to your smartphone and the Audi music interface
MMI failed. =>page 175.
Apple CarPlay: check if Apple CarPlay is activated on your smartphone.
vehicles.
Android Auto: check in the Android Auto app if Android Auto permits new
The smartphone is
not automatically
detected. =>page 175.
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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System settings
System settings
Setting the date and
time
You can set the clock time manually or using the
GPS.
> Select: [MENU] button > Settings > left control
button > MMI settings > Date & time, or:
> Select: [MENU] button > Vehicle > left control
button > Vehicle settings > Date & time.
Automatic setting
When this function is switched on ¥, the time
and date are automatically set.
Time
Requirement: the Automatic setting must be
switched off.
Press the control knob. You can set the Time
manually by turning and pressing the control
knob.
Date
Requirement: the Automatic setting must be
switched off.
Press the control knob. You can set the Date
manually by turning and pressing the control
knob.
Time zone
When selecting the appropriate time zone, a
sampling of countries in this zone will be listed.
Automatic time zone*
When this function is switched on MW, the time
will automatically adjust to the corresponding
time zone.
Time format
If you select 24h, the clock will display, for exam-
ple, 13:00. If you select AM/PM, the clock will
display, for example, 1:00 PM.
1) The Qi standard makes it possible to charge your mobile
device wirelessly.
Date format
If you select DD.MM.YYYY, the date display will
show, for example, 31.03.2020. If you select
MM/DD/YYVY, the date display will show, for ex-
ample, 03/31/2020. If you select YYYY-MM-DD,
the date display will show, for example,
3/31/2020.
MMI settings
> Select: [MENU] button > Settings > left control
button > MMI settings.
Language
You can change the display language as well as
the language for the voice guidance* and voice
recognition system*.
The number of languages available depends on
the country.
Measurement units
The following measurement units can be set de-
pending on availability: Speed, Distance, Tem-
perature, Fuel consumption, Volume, Pressure.
Mobile device reminder signal
Applies to: vehicles with Audi phone box
Requirement: your cell phone must be Qi-capa-
ble ) or connected to the Audi music interface @
with a USB adapter cable > page 730, fig. 130.
When the device reminder signal is switched on,
you will be notified that your mobile device is still
in the Audi phone box when you leave the vehicle.
You can select between Spoken cue, Signal tone
and Off.
Mobile device reminder signal volume: you can
adjust the reminder signal volume by turning the
control knob.
Switch off pop-up: when the function is switched
on [M, the messages in the Infotainment system
display regarding the charging status of your cell
phone in the Audi phone box are hidden. The re-
minder not to forget your cell phone when leav-
ing the vehicle is also switched off.
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System settings
> List of devices already paired: select your cell
phone from the list of all the devices that are
already paired.
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Applies to: vehicles with Audi connect
> Connect new device: search for and connect a
mobile device (such as a smartphone).
> List of devices already paired: select your cell
phone from the list of all the devices that are
already paired, or
> Insert your mini SIM card into the SIM card
reader* > page 742.
@) Note
Always follow the information found in >@ in
General information on page 141.
myAudi app
Applies to: vehicles with Audi connect
Requirement: the myAudi app must be installed
and open on your mobile device.
> Connect new device: search for and connect a
mobile device (such as a smartphone).
> List of devices already paired: select your mo-
bile device from the list of all the devices that
are already paired.
Audio player
Applies to: vehicles with Bluetooth or Wi-Fi audio player
Bluetooth audio player
Requirement: the Bluetooth function and visibili-
ty must be switched on in the MMI > page 7192
and on the Bluetooth audio player.
> Connect new device: press the control knob.
> Select and confirm Bluetooth audio player.
> Search for and connect a mobile device.
> List of devices already paired: select a Blue-
tooth device from the list of all the devices that
are already paired.
Wi-Fi audio player
Requirement: the Wi-Fi hotspot on the MMI
= page 146 and on your Wi-Fi audio player must
be switched on.
> Connect new device: press the control knob.
Search for and connect a Wi-Fi capable device.
> Disconnect Wi-Fi audio player: deactivate the
Wi-Fi on your Wi-Fi capable device. The device
will be automatically removed from the list.
() Note
Always follow the information found in © in
General information on page 141.
Applies to: vehicles with telephone
Display contacts from a cell phone (or an addi-
tional cell phone).
Requirement: no cell phones can be connected to
the MMI using the Handsfree profile.
> Connect new device: search for and connect a
new cell phone.
> List of devices already paired: select your cell
phone from the list of all the cell phones that
are already paired.
Audi smartphone interface
Applies to: vehicles with Audi smartphone interface
> Connect your cell phone to the Audi music in-
terface > page 176 using a USB adapter
=> page 175, fig. 152.
>» Select your cell phone from the list of cell
phones that have already been connected.
Additional options
Depending on the vehicle equipment and the se-
lected function, you can use the right control but-
ton to access the available additional options in
the connection manager.
Delete Bluetooth device
The selected cell phone/mobile device is discon-
nected from the MMI and is removed from the
list of all devices that are already paired.
Show Bluetooth profiles
You can Connect or Disconnect the Handsfree,
Messages, Directory/contacts and Bluetooth au-
dio player profiles separately. >
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System settings
Bluetooth settings
— Bluetooth: select and confirm a setting for the
Bluetooth connection visibility. Select Visible
for the MMI to be visible to other devices. Se-
lect Invisible for the MMI to not be visible to
other devices. However, it is still possible to es-
tablish a Bluetooth connection with paired de-
vices when the visibility is switched off. Select
Off to turn visibility off. Then a Bluetooth con-
nection is not possible.
— Bluetooth audio player: when this function is
switched on [M, the Bluetooth audio player is
available as a source in the Media menu.
— Bluetooth name: the MMI Bluetooth name (for
example "AUDI MMI") is displayed and can be
changed.
Online settings
— Data connection settings: see > page 145, Cell
phone network.
— Data usage counter: the amount of data pack-
ets that are sent and received through the MMI
is displayed. You can reset the data usage infor-
mation to zero using the Reset data counter
option.
— Network status: the mobile network provider
for data service as well as the network status
are displayed.
Wi-Fi settings
See > page 146.
SIM PIN settings
— Automatic PIN entry: when this function is
switched on [M, the SIM PIN is automatically
saved in the MMI after it is entered for the first
time. The SIM PIN for four different SIM cards
can be saved in the MMI. With the function
switched off |_J, the SIM PIN that is currently
stored will be deleted from the MMI. When the
automatic PIN entry is switched on, there are
no SIM PIN prompts.
— Disable PIN query: when switched on, there are
no SIM PIN queries. The automatic PIN entry is
not used in this case.
— Change PIN: you can change the PIN on your
SIM card. First enter the current SIM PIN. The
SIM PIN may only contain digits 0-9. The new
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SIM PIN must be entered twice for security and
then it will be saved to the SIM card.
Apple CarPlay sound settings/Android Auto
sound settings
Applies to: vehicles with Audi smartphone interface
See > page 193.
About Apple CarPlay/About Android Auto
Applies to: vehicles with Audi smartphone interface
Here you will find legal information regarding
the use of Apple CarPlay or Android Auto and in-
formation about device-specific data exchange.
Delete Apple CarPlay device/Delete Android
Auto device
Applies to: vehicles with Audi smartphone interface
Requirement: your cell phone must not be con-
nected to the Audi music interface with a USB
adapter.
Select: Audi smartphone interface > a device
from the list > right control button.
To remove your mobile device from the list, se-
lect and confirm Delete Apple CarPlay device or
Delete Android Auto device.
Gi) Tips
Some SIM cards do not allow the SIM PIN
queries to be switched off.
System update
> Select: [MENU] button > Settings > left control
button > System maintenance.
— System update: insert the storage device with
the update data into the appropriate drive
= page 170. Select and confirm: the drive >
Start update. The length of the process de-
pends on the size of the update.
— Reset driver installation: the selected media
driver package is reset to the settings at the
time of delivery.
— Version information: information on the MMI
software version and the navigation database*
software version is displayed. The Software in-
formation function also provides information >
Fuses and bulbs
Fuse assign
No. Equipment
18 Rearview camera
19
Convenience access and start authoriza-
tion control module
20
Driver’s and front passenger’s lumbar sup-
port
Fig. 198 Vehicle interior: fuse assignment
22
Front passenger's side neck heating (Road-
ster)
24
Right vehicle electrical system control
module
25 Driver’s side power window
26 Seat heating
27 Vehicle electrical system control module
28 Audi music interface, USB connection
29 Luggage compartment lighting
32 Driver assistance systems
33
Airbag, front passenger’s seat electronics,
roof electronics control module
Hold assist button, interior sound, tail
34 | light switch, climate control system pres-
No. | Equipment sure sensor, neck heating, sockets
1 | Engine components, exhaust treatment Diagnostics, headlamp range control, air
4
|Infotainment control panel, sound system 35 | quality sensor, rearview mirror, cockpit
5 | Diagnostic connection switch module
6 |Automatic transmission selector lever 36 | Right headlight
Climate control systems control panel, 37 [Left headlight
7 |rear window heating, tire pressure moni- 38 Engine control module, Electronic Stabili-
toring zation Control (ESC)
Parking brake switch, light switch, rain/ 39 | Front passenger's side power window
light sensor, roof electronics control mod- AO | Cigarette lighter, sockets
8 |ule, diagnostic interface, emergency call 41 | Fuel leak diagnosis
and communication control module, con- 7 -
SUPADRIOR HIORIEOFIA 42 Vehicle electrical system control module,
P 9 central locking
9 |Steeri l lectroni
Sg CeIn ess 44 |All wheel drive control module
10 | Vehicle positionin : ;
P - g - 45 | Driver's side seat adjustment
11 aes oe 46 | Driver's side neck heating (Roadster)
49 | Engine start, clutch sensor
12 |Sound system, Infotainment system g
14 | Cimareconttol system Blower 52 | Control module for suspension control
53 | Rear window defogger
15 | Electronic steering column lock window 99°
16 | Exterior antenna, Infotainment system The power seats* are protected via circuit break-
Instrument cluster, emergency call and ers that automatically switch on after a few sec-
17 | -ommunication control module onds after the overload has been reduced.
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Index
Balance:(SOund) cisco a cxavore a x assess « ¥ exeane 193
Band
refer to Frequency band............... 164
Bassi(SOUn) « semar » somone oa umes © a name © ee 193
Battery, secvos «x sxumes ow cxrnens w a aumees vo aston vo 210
Charging .... 0.0... cece cence eee eens 211
Winter Operation s « ween s » ewe « e eewe + we 210
Bluetooth
AUGIO player » secu ss mone oo oasna oo inane wo 172
Connecting a mobile phone............ 128
Settings...............00 000020000 192
BoOSt .. 6... eee eee eee 15
Boost pressure indicator................. 15
Brake fluid
Checking the brake fluid level........... 209
Brakes... eee ee 106
Brakeiassist: worn « : mann a ¢ mage se seme a a 104
Brake assist systeM............0--000. 104
Brake fluid... 0.6... cece eee eee 209
Electromechanical parking brake......... 79
Emergency braking function............. 79
New brake pads..............--.00000- 106
Braids. « scwens 1 « sneewes 4 sesuees «0 otoaets 0 6 ssenwen a 195
Break-in security feature..........0e. eee 24
Breaking in
New brake pads..............--00000- 106
Ne@Wtit@Sicic s esses » i ows 2 3 paoes se eer 5 221
Browser
refer to Media center..............44. 178
Bulb replacements: ss ease ss eeu 3 i owes s 255
Buttons
Controlpaneli(MMI):. « . ssssiss 6 a secunes os ames 110
Cc
Cable (USB adapter/AUX connector cable).. 175
California Proposition 65 Warning........ 201
Battery:specificien: 2 = cas 2 onsen = mesa x ex 210
GalLUst + sion os wri oo ewan vo enn e HeeN = 132
CalloptionSees « cams = 4 cape + eee & ¥ eee 139
Capacities
Fueltanks, « sess x x csosein oe mewe woo cone eve 264
Washer fluid reservoir..............--. 264
CAPEK Yeine 5 x cxowens « eaviece a 6 enzsite au use + 1 wens 19
CARWASH. & anasnos c+ wnscwns o esnarne > x camtene H axeee 236
Catalytic converter’. wei 6 ewe ve eww vv oe 200
CD drive (media drives)................. 171
266
Cell phone
refer to Telephone.............00 eee 128
Cell phone compartment
refer to Audi phone box............... 130
Center armrest ....... 00. c cece eee eee es 47
Central locking.................0 ese eeee 18
AUTO LOGK:: » cuoz = wees: = sem 4 s seu 2 mae 18
Conveniencerkey’s sic. zs suvses se sven « stamens 22
Convenience opening and closing......... 27
Mechanically unlocking and locking....... 24
Remote'control keyicssis so issn se aera s 6 oem 21
Setting. ........ 0.0... 23)
Central locking switch..............0.00. 23
Ceramic Drakes :.cvcr: 2 2 sweieue eo wane oo cxivaue a vs 106
Certiticationses «swans x x aveins a x cxmmve a x aeaoans 261
Changing light bulbs................... 255
Charging
refer to Power sourceS..........-0000005 63
Charging the battery (mobile devices). 130, 176
Child safety seats...............-.000065 57
Securing to the top tether anchor........ 62
Securing with a safety belt.............. 60
Securing with LATCH: « « suas: ss gee 2 x seem 60
GlaSSie VieWirs « = sccm & x news © 2 etme cg eee we 13
Cleaning... 2.2.2... eee eee eee eee 236
Cleaning Alcantara.............-..0000. 239
Cleaning artificial leather............... 239
Cleaning carbon components........ 238, 239
Cleaning Controls'. « sieve ee sree oo eevee + 0 we 239
Cleaning decorative parts andtrim... 238, 239
Cleaning exhaust tail pipes.............. 238
Cleaning plastic parts .;. 2s gcse ss qeam = soe 239
Cleaning tail lights................00.-. 237
Cleaning textiles.................0000. 239
Cleaning the wind deflector............. 238
Climate control system............-..0-- 69
Climate control system (automatic)
Drive select............ 0.0002 eee eee 96
Clock... eee eee eee eee eee 189
Closing
COnVENIENCE-ClOSING awe se sere = t means = x ow 27
HOOGs: 2 5 acs 2 2 wie os wena so mez wan 202
Luggage compartment lid............... 25
WINGWS%: 4 = sews 3s Saas 7 a Hees oa ee a Ad 27
Cockpit (overview) .............0000ee eee 6
Color code... . 6. cece eee ee eee eee eee 263
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Index
Options during a phone call............ 133
Playing Music... 2.66... cece eee eee eee 172
SGttinGSinay s « ages ss wey ee emew 2 BoM ge 139
Temperature display (outside temperature) .. 11
Temperature gauge
Coolants: s = wows s 2 aeuee so se oe eee 8 2 10
Tethering
refer to Personal hotspot.............. 142
TeXEIMESSAGES weone co eee oo een ys ees ws 135
also refer to Text messages............ 135
THeCOWNS & ssssiie ov iimsive 6 8 euinene wo wrseats 7 8 sutaens 67
Tightening specification
Wheel bolts............. 00. eee eee eee 248
Tightening specification (wheel bolts) ..... 248
THING i iscsi a annsina 6 0 anesine 6 0 arm sw ormneR 3 oo 189
tiptronic (automatic transmission) ......... 85
Tire Mobility System (tire repair set)...... 242
THFGS weeps + < coupe 2 & sous 7 = HEUOS Fo eee 2 owe 214
Low-profile tires wi... 6 ose se eee ae oe 230
Repairset..... 0... cece eee ee eee 242
REPLACING wcvws x = neuen s 2 sows + enews ee ces 244
Semnviceilifer. iv sccwae i x unaane wv aruene wo come 223
Tire pressure... 2... eee eee eee 224
Tire pressure monitoring sys-
HOW oo iva os ena os anes « wes 231,232,233
Tire pressure table................00- 226
Treadwear indicators.................. 223
Unidirectionals « = ssc = 3 sce x & aeons 216, 247
Uniform tire quality grading............ 230
Tires and wheels
Glossary of tire and loading terminology.. 217
Tires and vehicle load limits............ 227
Tone (sound)
refer to Adjusting the sound............ 193
TOOL easx ss woes os mene & % eenR & + eeDR 5 F eee 242
Top tether anchor (securing the child safety
SOAE) oo www «x ewwwns wo aovaens xo atten we atten © oa 62
Touch
refertoMMlItouch................0.. 112
TOWNE: i «: sanrace + « emoseus o © snvmmns & 0 amen © 0 enone 250
TOWING LOOP erececs ss corners vo soecens ¥ 8 were 251,252
Towing protection monitoring............. 24
TPMS
Indicator light... .......0....0022.00. 235
Tire pressure monitoring system.... 232, 233
Traffic information ......... 0... eee eee 161
Transmission malfunction (indicator light).. 87
Treble (SOUR) sexi «i scoise so inawass oo orien o 6 8 193
Turnsigitals « seas 2 5 eee gems ¢ are oe oes 37
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Uniform tire quality grading............. 230
Unlocking and locking
By remotecontrolis « . sessic es wee eae xe 21
Using the lock cylinder................. 24
With the central locking switch.......... 23
With the convenience key............... 22
Updating stations (radio)................ 164
USB
charging pOrtis: = sew: «2 ses « e sere sc ee 63
USB stick
refer to Audi music interface....... 175,176
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Vanity Minthoriacw + 2 cau ¢ caren w = neue 2 = nee 41
Vehicle
Care/cleaning « « sis + 2 sews x 2 ere a 8 woe 236
Dimensions ............0 cece eee e eee 263
Identification data « cox « < seme x y oem 4 2 2 263
OQUEOFSEIVICE seins © x nen 2 2 wane 2 wane 6 3 241
Raising.......... 00... eee eee eee eee 246
Unlocking anid locking: « « cess ai wows st ves 21
Vehicle battery
Charge levels s eens se cee oe ees ae oe 109
VehiGlecare cx 5 2 waza a 2 eawes & 2 eae ge 236
Vehicle'data labels: s : sacs es veea se vean se 263
Vehicle identification number............ 263
Vehicle jack................00000. 242, 248
Lifting POINTS: + « sees ss exam se ave se oes 246
Vehicle'toolU kits « « coms x « name ¢ ¢ seas 2 2 Ree 242
Ventilation. ........ 0... eee eee eee 69
Version information................000- 192
VIEW button... ... ee eee ee 12
Voice guidance
refer to Multifunction steering wheel.. 12,14
Voicemail... 6... 6c cece eee eee eee eee 137
Voice recognition system............ 14,122
Commands.......... 2.00 123
EXterOal scien sy awe s eee 2 eee @ 5 Hee 8 127:
OPCTATING’. » « momeoe © siwsenece s cueneee am ramet om 122
SettingS .... 0.0... c cece eee eee 190
VOlUMElssce « 2 sews 2 ¢ aueep 5 2 maw oo ome ae 194
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