Multi Media Interface
Switching between the speller and MMI
touch*
Requirement: the input field (2) must be active.
The handwriting recognition for the MMI touch
control pad* is automatically activated. Simply
Overview of symbols in the speller
The symbols in the letter/number speller are ex-
plained in the following table:
start writing.
Symbol/Description Description
LIST orw Switches to the results list.
Input field Displays the current input.
Results list
Displays a list with suggestions based on the letters already en-
tered.
Switches from lower case to upper case letters or from upper case
t
to lower case letters.
& Opens additional speller options, for example Close speller and
Clear input field.
1&7 Punctuation marks and special characters (such as hyphens or peri-
-— ods) are shown.
aod Displays accented characters (such as 4, ¢, ff, 6).
123/ABC Switches from letter to number input or from number to letter in-
put.
Adds a space in the input field.
Character selection Highlights the selected character.
A Inserts the suggested word* when you push the control knob up.
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Deletes the character to the left of the cursor.
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o|eo|o|e
woo
Tips
Accented characters are not available for ev-
ery letter.
Free text search
Applies to: vehicles with free text search
Sa
bert, Simon
binson, Mary
bom, Michael
len, Susan
len, Toby
Fig. 127 Infotainment system: free text search
Depending on vehicle equipment, free text
search may be available in the Vehicle, Radio,
Media, Phone, Navigation and Audi connect me-
nus.
Opening free text search
> Select: [MENU] button > desired menu item
(such as Telephone).
> If necessary, keep turning the control knob to
the left until the free text search input field @)
appears, or:
> If necessary, slide the control knob upward to
open the input field (@).
The handwriting recognition for the MMI touch
control pad* is automatically activated. Simply
start writing.
Using the free text search, you can select the or-
der that the search terms are entered in the in-
put field.
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BAR COMMANDS
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* Telephone + Favorites
+ Audi connect * Call (XY)
* Navigation + Enter number
* Directory * Redial
* Radio * Read new text message
+ Media + Navigate to (XY)
* Sound + Enter address/destination
* Help + Online destinations
+ Help Speech dialog system * Cancel route guidance
* Help Telephone * Map
* Help Audi connect + Line (XY)
* Help Navigation * Next page / previous page
* Help Map * Cancel
* Help Radio * No, I meant (XY)
* Help Media * Correction
TELEPHONE, Zi
+ Enter number Call list a.
+ Delete number / correction Redial sie
+ Directory Call mailbox
* Call (XY) Enter PIN / delete PIN
* business / private / land line / mobile Telephone favorites
NAVIGATION i
+ Navigate to (XY) + Exclude next route section / Exclude
«Business address / Private address next street
+ Start / cancel route guidance * Route list
+ Directory * Calculate alternative routes
+ Last destinations * Online destinations
+ Navigation favorites * Special destination
+ Drive home
- Enter address
+ Enter country / town / street / state
+ Exclude route / Exclude route for (XY) km /m
MAP.
* Map
* Day map / Night map
* 2D driving position map / 2D north position map / 3D map / Destination map / Overview map
AUDI CONNECT
* Audi connect * Flight information / Train information
* Travel information / Parking information + City events
* Fuel prices * Online news
* Weather + Twitter
+ Radio presets « Jukebox rs}
+ Last stations * CD/DVD MEDIA
*FM + SDcard1/SDcard2
*FM/AM/ SIRIUS XM « Audi music interface / iPod / USB / Bluetooth /
+ Station (XY) / Frequency (XY) Wi-Fi / Medium (XY)
* Traffic announcement on / off * Media favorites / Artists / Albums / Genres /
Tracks / Playlists / Videos
* Folder up
* Random playback on / off
Fig. 129 Command overview
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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 power
top* to reduce background noise. Make sure
that passengers are not speaking when you are
giving a voice command.
> Do not direct the vents toward the hands-free
microphone, which is in the roof headliner/on
the driver’s safety belt* near the front interior
lights. For additional information on the safety
belt microphone’, see > page 140.
> 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.
Operating
Applies to: vehicles with voice recognition system
Requirement: the ignition and the MMI must be
switched on. A system language supported by
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the voice recognition system must be set. There
must be no phone calls in progress and the park-
ing aid must not be active.
> Switching on: briefly press the %» button @)
=> page 14, fig. 10 on the multifunction steer-
ing wheel and say the desired command after
the Beep.
> Switching off: press and hold the ™» button,
or:
» Say the command Cancel.
> Pausing: say the command Pause. To resume,
press the ™» button.
> Correcting: press the button one time G)
=> page 12, fig. 6, or:
» Say the command Correction.
Input assistance
The system guides you through the input with
visual and audio feedback.
— Visual input assistance: after switching on
voice recognition, a display with a selection of
possible commands appears. This command
display can be switched on or off. Select:
MENU] button > Settings > left control button
> MMI settings > Speech dialog system.
— Audio input assistance: to have the possible
commands read, press the “9 button on the
multifunction steering wheel briefly and say
Help.
Additional settings
See > page 194, Voice recognition system.
Gi) Tips
—The dialog pauses when there is an incom-
ing phone call and will continue if you ig-
nore the call. The dialog ends if you answer
the call.
— You can select an item in the list using ei-
ther the voice recognition system or the
control knob.
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Navigation
Voice guidance > page 156.
Navigation settings > page 155.
Online traffic data*: > page 167.
Show alternative routes > page 755.
Parking along the route: parking options along
the route will be displayed.
Save current position: you can save your current
vehicle position as a favorite > page 154 or save
it as a contact in the directory > page 154.
Audi connect at this location”: allows you to
search for travel information at the entered loca-
tion (events, weather at the destination, etc.).
Country information: you can display the appli-
cable urban and rural speed limits for any coun-
try/state. If this function is activated, the infor-
mation will be automatically shown to you in the
route information @3 > page 157, fig. 147 when
the speed limit is exceeded > page 7159.
Avoid route*: when route guidance is active, the
calculated route will avoid the area you have
specified (maximum: 12 mi (20 km)), if possible.
The navigation system calculates an alternative
route. The route to be avoided that you have en-
tered applies only to the current route and must
be set again, if needed. The areas you have se-
lected to avoid will appear with red and white
shading on the map.
Applies to: vehicles with navigation system
> Press the [NAV/MAP] button repeatedly until
the map is displayed.
> Select: right control button > Map settings.
Depending on the selected function, the follow-
ing settings can be selected:
Map colors
Day/Night: the map is displayed with a light/
dark background.
”) Audi provides access to services from third party provid-
ers. Permanent availability cannot be guaranteed, because
that depends on the third party provider.
Automatic: the map display adapts to the light-
ing conditions (for example, changing from Day
to Night when driving through a tunnel).
Map display
Standard > page 157, fig. 140.
Satellite map*!) > page 160, fig. 142.
Traffic > page 167.
Map orientation
Destination map: the map indicates the destina-
tion and is oriented to the north.
2D heading-up map/2D north-up map: the cur-
rent vehicle position is displayed. The map is ori-
ented in the direction of travel or to the north.
3D heading-up map: the current vehicle position
is shown on a three-dimensional map and is
aligned to the direction of travel. At a scale of 62
mi (100 km) and larger, the map orientation is to
the north.
Overview map: the entire route from the vehicle
position to the destination or the next stopover is
displayed on the map. The map scale depends on
the length of the route and adapts automatically.
The map is oriented to the north.
Route information
The display of route information such as the cur-
rent road being driven on, upcoming maneuvers,
traffic information or points of interest along the
route can be switched on/off.
Automatic zoom
On: the map scale is adapted automatically de-
pending on the type of road being traveled (ex-
pressway, highway, other roads) so that you al-
ways have an optimal overview of the road ahead.
The scale will also be automatically adapted
when there are upcoming maneuvers to provide a
better detailed view.
Off: the map scale you have chosen is main-
tained.
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Media
Media
Introduction
There are various media sources and connections
available in the MMI. For example, you can play
audio/video* files from the Jukebox* or connect
your mobile device to the Audi music interface*
and operate it through the MMI.
Notes
Media and format restrictions: the MMI (includ-
ing the SD card reader and the USB storage de-
vice connection*) was tested with a variety of
products and media available in the market.
However, there may be cases where individual de-
vices or media and audio/video” files may not be
recognized, may play only with restrictions or
may not play at all.
Digital Rights Management: please note that
the audio/video* files are subject to copyright
protection.
The media sources do not play files that are pro-
tected by DRM and are identified with the symbol
&.
Data security: never store important data on SD
cards, the Jukebox*, CDs/DVDs* or mobile devi-
ces. Audi is not responsible for damaged or lost
files and media.
Loading times: the more files/folders/playlists
that are on a storage medium, the longer it will
take to load the audio/video* files. Audi recom-
mends using storage media that only contain au-
dio/video files*. To decrease the time it takes to
load audio/video files*, create subfolders (for ex-
ample, for the artist or album). The loading time
will also increase when importing files.
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 storage medium, the MMI
will check the Gracenote metadata database.
However, in some cases, the additional informa-
tion may not be displayed.
Restricted functionality: reset the Media set-
tings to the factory default settings if functional-
ity is restricted > page 190.
If functionality is restricted, reset the Jukebox* to
the factory default settings > page 190.
For information about the properties of support-
ed media and file formats, see > page 783.
CG) Note
Always follow the information found in S@ in
General information on page 141.
CD/DVD operation
Applies to: vehicles with a CD/DVD drive
CD/DVD and format restrictions: the functionali-
ty of individual storage media 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 con-
form 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.
Using CDs/DVDs, the CD drive or the DVD drive:
to ensure correct, high-quality playback and to
prevent damage to the drive or disc reading er-
rors, always store CDs/DVDs in a protective
sleeve and do not expose them to direct sunlight.
Do not use:
— Damaged, dirty or scratched CDs/DVDs
— Single CDs/DVDs with 3 inch (8 cm) diameter
— CD/DVDs that are not round
— CDs/DVDs with labels
— Protective rings
— Cleaning CDs
Thermal protection switch: CD/DVD playback
may be temporarily unavailable if outside tem-
peratures are extremely high or low. A thermal
protection switch is installed to protect the
CD/DVD and the laser.
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Media
ZA WARNING
—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 110, 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.
Multimedia connections
USB adapter for Audi music interface or
USB charging port
Applies to: vehicles with Audi music interface/USB charging
es
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@) Note
Always follow the information found in >@® in
General information on page 141.
G) Tips
— Depending on the Internet connection and
network traffic, the connection may discon-
nected when online media sources are play-
ing.
— Online media and Internet radio usage de-
pends on the service availability of the third
party provider.
— Audi simply makes the access to online me-
dia services possible through the MMI and
does not take any responsibility for the con-
tent
of the online media services.
— Depending on the mobile device being used,
there may be interruptions during media
playback and when using the myAudi app.
To avoid interruptions when using a mobile
device, do not lock the screen on your mo-
bile device and keep the myAudi app in the
foreground.
— Contact an authorized Audi dealer or au-
thorized Audi Service Facility for additional
information about online media.
Fig. 152 Audi Genuine Accessories: USB adapter
Depending on the vehicle equipment, you can
connect your mobile devices (such as a smart-
phone or MP3 player) to the Audi music interface
or a USB charging port using a special USB adapt-
er.
You can purchase the USB adapter cable from an
authorized Audi dealer or at specialty stores:
@ USB adapter for devices with a micro USB
connection
@ USB adapter for Apple devices with a Light-
ning connection
@ USB adapter for devices with USB type C con-
nection
@ USB adapter for Apple devices with a dock
connector
C) Note
Handle the USB adapter carefully. Do not al-
low it to be pinched.
Media
— Selecting the previous or next track/chapter
1): press the On/Off knob on the MMI control
panel briefly to the left Kd or right Do.
— Fast-forwarding and rewinding audio/video*
files: press and hold the On/Off knob on the
MMI control panel to the left Kd or right Pe for
a longer time.
— Pausing or resuming playback: press the
On/Off knob on the MMI control panel briefly.
G@) Tips
— You can scroll through long lists quickly by
turning the control knob quickly. The scroll-
ing speed depends on the number of list en-
tries.
— For safety reasons, the video image* is only
displayed when the vehicle is stationary. On-
ly the sound from the video* plays while
driving.
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Fig. 156 Infotainment system: USB flash drive categories
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Fig. 157 Infotainment system: USB flash drive categories
Various categories for selecting audio/video" files
are available in the media center.
> Press the [MEDIA] button.
1) Depending on the DVD, this may not be possible during
playback.
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> Press the left control button until the sources
overview is displayed.
> Select and confirm the desired source.
@ Active source
The active source is highlighted. The active
source symbol (a) may change depending on the
connected device, the online media service”, or
Internet radio*. The device name may be dis-
played (for example: myPhone). As an example, a
USB stick is shown connected to the Audi music
interface*.
Depending on the active source, you can select
audio/video files* from the following categories
and add them to the playlist:
@ Favorites
The Favorites category appears if at least one en-
try is stored in the favorites list > page 780.
@ Artists
All available artists are displayed. Select and con-
firm
an artist, an album and then a track.
@ Albums
All available albums are displayed. Select and
confirm an album and then a track.
© Genres
All available genres are displayed. Select and
confirm a genre (such as Pop), an artist, an al-
bum and then a song.
© Tracks
All available tracks are displayed. Select and con-
firm a track.
@ Folders
The folder structure or track/chapter list is dis-
played. Select a folder, if necessary. Select and
confirm a track.
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Audi smartphone
interface
Setup
Applies to: vehicles with Audi smartphone interface
You can connect your smartphone to the MMI us-
ing the Audi smartphone interface. Certain con-
tent on your smartphone is adapted to the Info-
tainment system display while driving and can be
operated through the MMI control panel.
Requirement: the vehicle must be stationary and
the ignition must be switched on. iPhone genera-
tion 6 or higher with Lightning connector and iOS
7.1.2 operating system or higher, or smartphone
with Android Auto app and Android 5.0 Lollipop
operating system or higher.
> Connect your smartphone to the Audi music in-
terface > page 776 using the applicable USB
adapter > page 175, fig. 152.
> Select and confirm Activate Apple CarPlay or
Activate Android Auto now.
> Follow the system instructions.
> Pay attention to any additional system prompts
on your smartphone, if applicable.
If you chose not to use Apple CarPlay or Android
Auto when connecting your smartphone for the
first time, you can start the Audi smartphone in-
terface later on using the Connection manager.
> Select: [MENU] button > Audi smartphone in-
terface > Change to connection manager.
> Connect your smartphone to the Audi music in-
terface > page 7176 using the applicable USB
adapter > page 175, fig. 152.
> Select and confirm Audi smartphone interface
in the Connection manager => page 790. You
can select your smartphone in the list of devi-
ces that are already paired > page 197.
> Follow the system instructions.
mobile devices while driving, because this in-
creases the risk of an accident.
ZA\ WARNING
Driving requires your complete and undivided
attention. As the driver, you have complete re-
sponsibility for safety in traffic. Never operate
In preparation at the time of printing.
() Note
Read the information about Audi connect, and
be sure to note the connectivity costs section
=> page 1417.
G) Tips
— The functions that can be used depend on
the following factors, among others:
—The brand of your smartphone
— The version of the operating system in
your smartphone
— The software version of the app used
— The USB adapter cable and correct connec-
tion
— Your cell phone service provider
— The customized settings on your smart-
phone
— One of the factors above or a combination
of any of them could cause your smart-
phone to be incompatible with the Audi
smartphone interface. Compatibility cannot
be guaranteed for all types of smartphones.
For more information and assistance, refer
to the user guide and the manufacturer of
your smartphone.
— If the connected smartphone has voice con-
trol, you can operate your smartphone using
the external voice recognition system*
=> page 127.
—The menu language shown in the MMI is
based on the settings in your smartphone.
— The time displayed in the MMI is based on
the settings in your smartphone.
— Some MMI functions are not available when
there is an active Audi smartphone interface
connection.
— You cannot connect any mobile devices via
Bluetooth when an Audi smartphone inter-
face connection is active.
— When the Apple CarPlay connection is ac-
tive, Tag this song for iTunes*”) is not avail-
able > page 165.
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