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Applies to: vehicles with Audi connect (infotainment)
A data connection for Audi connect infotainment services is pre-configured at the factory. However, if a configuration is necessary, you can adjust the settings as described below.
Select:
MENU button > right control button >
Connection manager.
Select: right control button >
Online settings >
Data connection settings.
You can select when you would like the system to establish an Internet connection in the
Data connection settings menu. The online connection is ended automatically when a requested Audi connect infotainment service no longer requires any further data.
The following options are available:
Connection setup
- if requested: A data connection will only be established on request.
- no request: A data connection will be established automatically for the use of Audi connect infotainment services.
- never: A data connection will not be established. It is then not possible to call up Audi connect infotainment services.
When a data connection has been established, a symbol indicating the active data connection -11- Fig. ►
appears in the status line of the infotainment display.
You can cancel an active data connection manually by setting the
Connection setup option to
never.
Data roaming
The
Data roaming function is deactivated when the vehicle leaves the factory.
Data roaming must be activated (
) before you can use a data connection abroad. This setting is saved for the current SIM card/the mobile phone currently connected.
) before you can use a data connection abroad. This setting is saved for the current SIM card/the mobile phone currently connected.
Audi connect (MMI)
With the
Audi connect (MMI) function, you can
allow or
deny the use of Audi connect infotainment services if the connection is set to
no request or
if requested.
Wi-Fi devices*
You can use the
Wi-Fi devices function to
allow or
deny a connection to the Internet.
Connection settings
Depending on the SIM card used, the connection may be configured automatically. However, these settings can be changed. For more information, contact your service provider.
- APN: The system access point depends on your mobile network service provider and is assigned automatically.
- User name: The user name for your online profile is assigned by your mobile network service provider.
- Password: The password for your online profile is assigned by your mobile network service provider.
- Use settings: The changed connection settings are stored.
Reset configuration
An online profile is created and configured automatically. The
Connection settings you have changed manually are reset to the default settings.
WARNING
- Do not allow the features of the Wi-Fi hotspot to distract you from watching the traffic – taking your eyes off the road can cause an accident.
- Mobile devices, tablet and laptop computers and devices of a similar weight can only be operated safely when the vehicle is stationary. Like any loose object, they can be catapulted through the vehicle in an accident and cause serious injuries. Always make sure that such devices are securely stowed while you are driving.
- No Wi-Fi devices may be used from the front seats in the areas around the airbags while the vehicle is being driven. Please also observe the safety warnings in the chapter on link► .
CAUTION
Please always observe the information ►.
Note
- According to the factory settings, the data connection will be interrupted initially when you travel abroad to protect you from unexpected roaming charges. If you want to use Audi connect infotainment services abroad, you must first activate the Data roaming option.
- For more information on roaming charges, contact your service provider.
- Further information can be found on the Internet at www.audi.com/connect.