2025-2026 Audi A5 4 Door Phone -> Using the Audi phone box User Manual
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Phone -> Using the Audi phone box for Your Audi A5 4 Door Third Generation (2025-2026)

Phone  
The mobile device is not positioned in the cen-  
ter of the Audi phone box  
Note  
Read the information about Audi connect, es-  
pecially regarding connectivity costs ð in  
General information on page 187.  
WARNING  
Loose objects can be thrown around the ve-  
hicle interior during sudden driving or brak-  
ing maneuvers, which increases the risk of  
an accident. Store objects securely while  
driving.  
Disconnecting a mobile device  
Applies to: vehicles with phone  
To disconnect a Bluetooth device from the MMI,  
Do not allow the visual or audio signals from  
a mobile device to distract you from traffic,  
because this increases the risk of an acci-  
dent. Operate the mobile device only via the  
MMI. Fold the center armrest down while  
driving.  
use the Connected devices menu ðpage 231.  
Using the Audi phone  
box  
General information  
Applies to: vehicles with Audi phone box/Audi phone box light  
Note  
Applicable to U.S.A.  
Operation of the Audi phone box is subject to  
the following requirements of the Federal  
Communications Commission:  
This is a CONSUMER device.  
BEFORE USE, you MUST REGISTER THIS DE-  
VICE with your wireless provider and have  
your provider´s consent. Most wireless pro-  
viders consent to the use of signal boosters.  
Some providers may not consent to the use  
of this device on their network. If you are  
unsure, contact your service provider.  
You MUST operate this device with approved  
antennas and cables as specified by the  
manufacturer. Antennas MUST be installed  
at least 20 cm (8 inches) from any person.  
You MUST cease operating this device im-  
mediately if requested by the FCC or a li-  
censed wireless service provider.  
Fig. 137 Front center console: Audi phone box with con-  
nections  
Depending on vehicle equipment, you may be  
able to use the following functions with the Audi  
phone box:  
Make phone calls using the vehicle’s exterior  
antenna  
Charge a mobile device using the USB input  
Charge a mobile device wirelessly  
Reminder signal  
WARNING: E911 location information may  
not be provided or may be inaccurate for  
calls served by using this device.  
Limitations  
In some situations, the functions of the Audi  
phone box may be limited or temporarily unavail-  
able. For example, this may happen if:  
Note  
Applicable to Canada  
There is one more than mobile device in the  
Audi phone box  
In Canada, operation of a Zone Enhancer,  
such as an Audi phone box, is subject to the  
following requirements of the Innovation,  
Science and Economic Development Canada  
(ISED):  
The mobile device is inside a bag or a protective  
case  
There are objects between the Audi phone box  
and the mobile device  
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Phone  
This is a CONSUMER device.  
Tips  
BEFORE USE, you MUST meet all require-  
ments set out in CPC-2-1-05. At the time of  
printing this user manual, the CPC-2-1-05  
client procedures circular of ISED Canada  
was available at the following web page:  
nsf/eng/sf08942.html.  
You can purchase a USB adapter from an au-  
thorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi  
Service Facility, or at specialty stores.  
Audi recommends using Audi Genuine Ac-  
cessories. Audi has verified their reliability,  
safety, and suitability.  
You MUST operate this device with approved  
antennas and cables as specified by the  
manufacturer. Antennas MUST NOT be in-  
stalled within 20 cm of any person.  
You MUST cease operating this device im-  
mediately if requested by ISED or a licensed  
wireless service provider.  
Charging a mobile device wirelessly  
Applies to: vehicles with Audi phone box/Audi phone box light  
You can charge your mobile device wirelessly us-  
ing the Audi phone box.  
Requirement: the ignition must be turned on.  
Your mobile device must meet the Qi standard.  
WARNING: E911 location information may  
not be provided or may be inaccurate for  
calls served by using this device.  
Make sure that the wireless charging function  
is turned on:  
Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:  
Tips  
SETTINGS > General > Reminder signal and  
mobile device charging.  
The system complies with United States FCC  
regulations and ISED regulations ðpage 310.  
Turn on the Mobile device wireless charging  
function.  
To charge your mobile device wirelessly, lay it  
Making phone calls using the exterior  
antenna  
on the symbol 3 ðpage 177, fig. 137 in the  
center of the Audi phone box with the display  
facing up.  
Applies to: vehicles with Audi phone box  
With the Audi phone box, you can make calls us-  
ing the exterior antenna on the vehicle. Using the  
exterior antenna helps when there is a low signal  
and also provides better reception quality.  
WARNING  
The mobile device may become hot during  
wireless charging. Pay attention to the tem-  
perature of your mobile device and be care-  
ful when removing it from the Audi phone  
box.  
Requirement: the ignition must be turned on.  
To make phone calls through the vehicle's exte-  
rior antenna using your mobile device, lay your  
device on the phone symbol 2 ðpage 177,  
fig. 137 in the center of the Audi phone box  
with the display facing up.  
An alternating magnetic field is used for  
wireless charging. Maintain a minimum dis-  
tance of approximately 2.4 inches (6 cm) to  
the Audi phone box charging plate. The  
thresholds for prolonged exposure at this  
distance comply with ICNIRP1998. There-  
fore, interactions such as irritation of senso-  
ry organs, malfunctions of active medical  
implants (such as pacemakers, infusion  
pumps, or neurostimulators) or effects on  
passive medical implants (such as prosthetic  
limbs) is highly unlikely. If you have a medi-  
cal implant, seek medical advice from a spe-  
cialist if you have any questions. You can  
Charging the battery using the USB input  
Applies to: vehicles with Audi phone box/Audi phone box light  
You can charge your mobile device using a special  
USB adapter with the Audi phone box  
ðpage 217.  
Requirement: the ignition must be turned on.  
To charge your mobile device via USB, connect it  
to the USB input 1 ðpage 177, fig. 137.  
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Phone  
also turn the function for wireless charging  
in the Audi phone box on or off. You can still  
charge your mobile device using a cable con-  
nection.  
Using the phone  
Accessing phone functions  
Applies to: vehicles with phone  
Tips  
The maximum charging capacity is 5 W.  
The charging time and temperature will vary  
depending on the mobile device being used.  
Mobile device reminder signal  
Applies to: vehicles with Audi phone box/Audi phone box light  
Fig. 138 Center display: selection menu  
Requirement: a mobile device must be connected  
to the MMI.  
When the device reminder signal is turned on,  
you will be notified that your mobile device is still  
in the Audi phone box when you leave the vehicle.  
Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:  
PHONE.  
Requirement: your mobile device must be locat-  
ed in the Audi phone box (if Qi-capable) or con-  
nected to the USB port with charging function us-  
ing a USB adapter, and the smartphone interface  
must be active or your iPhone must be connected  
to the MMI via Bluetooth and charging using a  
USB adapter connected to the USB port with  
charging function.  
Possible phone functions:  
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3
4
5
6
7
Search  
Call list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Favorites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Voicemail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Dial phone number . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Switch telephones . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
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Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:  
SETTINGS > General > Reminder signal and  
mobile device charging.  
Managing call lists  
Applies to: vehicles with phone  
The following settings may be available, depend-  
ing on vehicle equipment:  
Signal tone  
Off  
Spoken cue  
This setting is turned on at the factory.  
Mobile device notes: reminder, charge level  
Fig. 139 Center display: call list  
When this function is turned on, the charge sta-  
tus of your mobile device is displayed. You will al-  
so be reminded not to forget your mobile device  
when leaving the vehicle.  
Opening call lists using the MMI  
Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:  
PHONE > Call list.  
Opening call lists using the multifunction  
steering wheel  
Select in the instrument cluster: Phone tab >  
button > Call list.  
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