Audi A4: Introduction

Applies to: vehicles with telephone

You can operate various telephone functions easily through the MMI in your vehicle.

Depending on the country and the vehicle equipment, the following options may be available:

• Connecting a cell phone with Bluetooth
• Using two telephones
• Using the Audi phone box

WARNING

• Medical experts warn that mobile devices can interfere with the function of pacemakers. Always maintain a minimum distance of about 7.9 inches (20 cm) between the mobile device antennas and the pacemaker.
  • Do not carry the mobile device in a pocket directly over the pacemaker when the phone is switched on.
  • Switch the mobile device off immediately if you suspect it may be interfering with the pacemaker.
• 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.
• Switch your mobile device off in areas where there is a risk of an explosion. These locations are not always clearly marked. This may include gas stations, fuel and chemical storage facilities or transport vehicles, or locations where fuel vapors (such as propane or gasoline vapor in vehicles or buildings), chemicals or large quantities of dust particles (such as flour, sawdust or metal) may be present in the air. This also applies to all other locations where you would normally switch your engine/motor off.
• The demands of traffic require your full attention.

Note

Read the information about Audi connect, and be sure to note the connectivity costs section.

Tips

• The Bluetooth connection range is limited to inside the vehicle.
• A selection of supported Bluetooth devices can be found in the database for tested mobile devices at www.audi.com/bluetooth.

Setup

Connecting a mobile phone via Bluetooth

Applies to: vehicles with telephone

Requirement: the vehicle must be stationary and the ignition must be switched on. The Bluetooth settings must be open on your mobile device during the connection setup. The mobile device to be connected must not be actively connected to any other Bluetooth device. The MMI must only be connected to one mobile device.

• Enable the Bluetooth function and visibility on the MMI and the mobile phone.
• Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen: PHONE.
• Follow the system instructions. The available Bluetooth devices will be displayed after several seconds.
• Press on the desired mobile device in the list of displayed Bluetooth devices.
• To update the list, press .

A PIN for a secure Bluetooth connection will be generated.

• Confirm the PIN on your mobile device.
• Follow the system instructions.
• Pay attention to any other system prompts on the MMI and on your cell phone.

After connecting successfully

The cell phone contacts are automatically loaded in the MMI. This process can take several minutes, depending on the number of contacts.

Depending on your cell phone and the connection type, you can use the following functions:

Using the hands-free system

Requirement: your cell phone must be connected to the MMI via a Bluetooth Hands Free Profile (Bluetooth HFP).

You can use the hands-free system. You can make calls using the antenna on your mobile device.

Tips

• Pay attention to any system prompts displayed on your mobile device or the MMI, for example if the system should connect automatically in the future. Depending on the mobile device, you may need to download contacts and confirm access to your messages separately.
• You can also search for the MMI on your mobile device using the Bluetooth device search.
• You only have to pair your device one time.

  Bluetooth devices that are already paired automatically connect to the MMI when the Bluetooth function is switched on, when they are within range, and when the ignition is switched on. The last connected mobile device is given first priority.

• You can manage additional settings for connected mobile devices in the Connected devices menu.
• When leaving the vehicle, the Bluetooth connection to the mobile device will automatically disconnect. Depending on your mobile device, phone calls in progress may be automatically redirected from the MMI to your mobile device so that you can continue the call on your phone.

Using two telephones

Applies to: vehicles with telephone, and Audi phone box

You can connect two mobile phones to the MMI at the same time using the Bluetooth HFP, for example a business phone and a private phone. You can be reached in your vehicle through both mobile phones.

Applies to: mobile devices with Bluetooth Message Access Profile (MAP): You can send and receive messages with both mobile devices.

Connecting another mobile device

Requirement: a mobile device must be connected to the MMI. The vehicle must be stationary and the ignition must be switched on. The Bluetooth settings must be open on your mobile device during the connection setup. The mobile device to be connected must not be actively connected to any other Bluetooth device.

• Enable the Bluetooth function and visibility on the MMI and the mobile phone.
• Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen: PHONE > , or
• Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen: SETTINGS > Connected devices > Telephone 1 or Telephone 2 > New connection.
• Follow the system instructions. The available Bluetooth devices will be displayed after several seconds.
• Press on the desired mobile device in the list of displayed Bluetooth devices.
• To update the list, press .

A PIN for a secure Bluetooth connection will be generated.

• Confirm the PIN on your mobile device.
• Follow the system instructions.
• Pay attention to any other system prompts on the MMI and on your cell phone.

Switching between two mobile devices

Requirement: phone 1 and phone 2 must be connected to the MMI.

• Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen: PHONE > .

Note

Read the information about Audi connect, and be sure to note the connectivity costs section.

Disconnecting a mobile device

Applies to: vehicles with telephone

• To disconnect a Bluetooth device from the MMI, use the Connected devices menu.

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