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- I want to change the informtion in a stored contact, can I do this through the MMI?
Contacts that you have imported into the MMI can be edited. Select the 'Name' function button from the MMI Control Panel. You can then select the name that you would like to edit by selecting it to display its properties. Scroll to the bottom and choose 'Edit Entry' to make your modifications.
- Where can I find a list of voice commands?
Press the 'Push to Talk' button on the multi-functional steering wheel to activate the voice recognition functionality. Say "help" to hear the possible commands and view them on the screen. Also, the full list of commands is available in your owners manual.
- Why do I lose my satellite radio when I go under overpasses and in parking garages?
Satellite radio is transmitted via line-of-site. When the line-of-site is broken by trees, overpasses, tunnels, parking garage or other obstacles, the connection will often be lost temporarily. Interference is also possible from other sources as well.
- How do I set the clock?
3G MMI vehicles: To set the clock, press the ‘Setup’ function button. From here, press the ‘Time’ control button and set the hour and minutes by selecting and turning the control knob, then pressing again to set. You can also adjust the time format and the date in this menu.
- How can I set my doors to all open with press of key?
A4, A5, Q5: The driver can determine the functions for the power locking in the radio or MMI. Press the 'Car' function button, Select 'Central Locking'. The menu appears and you can then change 'Unlocking Single Door' to On or Off. Single door unlocking ON only unlocks the driver's door with a single press; with the setting to OFF all the doors unlock with one press of the remote (or using the touch sensor if Advance key equipped).
A6 and Q7: The driver can determine in the MMI which doors are unlocked through the central locking system. Select the 'Car' function button > 'Systems' > 'Central Locking'. You can then determine which doors should be unlocked when you unlock the vehicle with the remote control (e.g., passenger's door, rear doors, trunk/tailgate). There is also a side selective unlocking option available that can be set to fit your needs. You can continue to unlock all the doors and the rear lid as before. Press the opening button on the master key twice. Auto locking can also be switched On and Off.
A3: Press the unlock button once to unlock the driver's door. Press the unlock button twice to unlock all doors and the rear lid.
- How do I hook up my iPod or other music players?
Use the appropriate AMI connector cable for your music player (e.g., USB cable for USB sticks, AMI iPod cable for iPods, or other compatible cables) to attach your device to the cable. Attach the other end of the AMI connector cable to the interface located in your vehicle's glovebox or center console (Q7). Also, be sure to select your AMI device from the source menu (press the CD function button to view the media sources).
- Will my iPod show the playlists once connected?
Using the AMI connection, any playlists that are located on the iPod will also be displayed on your MMI.
- I want to store my favorite stations, how do I preset stations?
3G MMI vehicles: MMI allows you to preset a total of 50 AM, FM and satellite radio stations. Scroll to the station you want to preset, press the ‘Preset’ control button and store the station by choosing the preset location and pressing the control knob. It is also possible to press and hold the control knob when the station is selected to jump to the Preset screen. Also view the 3rd Gen MMI Entertainment tutorial.
- How do I import music to juke box?
There are a number of ways to import audio files to your jukebox. Please view the Entertainment tutorial to learn more.
- I have three free months of Sirius subscription - what will happen when it expires?
Audi provides a complementary three months of Sirius subscription. When the three months are over, the Sirius radio will no longer be active and the MMI will show a telephone number to call to continue service. Information on ways to extend your subscription and pricing will also be sent to your home address as you approach the subscription expiration.
- Can I transfer songs from my iPod to the jukebox?
No, it is not possible to download files from an iPod into the jukebox. The way an iPod's inner workings are set up, you cannot transfer the song files directly from the iPod into the Jukebox. The song files must be saved on an SD card/DVD/data CD (not music CD) or some other portable drive in order to get them into the Jukebox. It is the same concept that one cannot simply plug an iPod into a computer and download songs into that computer.
Also when music has been copied to the MMI Jukebox, this music can not be exported from the Jukebox to an external media device.Additionally, if your vehicle is equipped with AMI and the iPod cable, simply plug in the iPod using the iPod cable to have have full access to your iPod's music (while the iPod is plugged in). Song titles, playlists, and such will all show up in the MMI screen.
- Can I connect my iPod "touch" to the new A4?
A4, A5, A6, A8, Q5, Q7 with MMI: Yes, With MMI interfaces, you can connect any iPod, iPhone or other Apple device that has the standard dock connector. Note: devices that do not have the standard dock connector (e.g., Shuffle) cannot be connected. Using the iPod AMI cable, connect your device to the cable and connect the other end to the AMI interface in the glovebox or center console (Q7).
- What size SD memory card should I use to transfer music to the jukebox or simply play music?
MMI 3G: the max size for SD media can be 32GB.
MMI 2G: check if your vehicle is equipped with an SD card slot
Radio Symphony: SD or MMC memory cards with a capacity up to 4 GB.
Radio Concert: does not come equipped with SD card readers.
RNS-E (MY 2010): the max size for SD media can be 32GB.
RNS-E (MY 2009 and older): 256mb is the max SD card size.- Can I import store-bought CDs into the jukebox?
Store-bought CDs or CDs that are burned using a computer as "music" or "audio" CDs cannot be imported to the jukebox. They are encoded to the CD in such a way that they are copyright protected, so the MMI is reading them as something not compatible to import.
However, songs can be loaded to your computer (using a program such as iTunes) and then converted to compatible files (e.g., mp3 files). These files can be saved as data onto another media source (e.g., an SD card, USB stick (if you have a USB connector) or another CD) and imported to the jukebox. The important thing to remember is that you must use file formats compatible with your vehicle's entertainment system.
- What file types does the MMI accept?
MMI 3G: MP3 (MPEG-1 Layer 3, MPEG-2 Layer 3), WMA files (Version 7, 8, 9), and AAC files (MPEG-4)
MMI Radio Plus: MP3 (MPEG-1 Layer 3, MPEG-2 Layer 3), WMA files (Version 7, 8, 9)
Radio Symphony: M3U, PLS, ASX, and WPL
Radio Concert: M3U, PLS, ASX, and WPL- I have a navigation / DVD player in my vehicle. Can I view videos stored on my iPod through the MMI screen?
No, the system does not provide this interaction. The DVD player is the only video option, and the AMI iPod connection is only audio.
