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devices and/or impair their performance.
Never leave mobile devices in the vehicle in
extremely high or low temperatures.
USB ports with charging function
Connect your mobile devices to the USB ports in
order to operate the devices through the MMI
and charge the batteries.
Tips
The USB ports are located in the storage com-
partment under the front center armrest and are
labeled with the symbol. If multiple USB devi-
ces are connected to the USB ports (for example,
a smartphone and a USB flash drive), any of these
devices can be used as the playback source.
– Always follow the information found in
ðpage 86.
– When you turn off the ignition, the USB
ports will still be supplied with power until
the energy management system turns them
off.
– Do not use additional adapter cables or USB
extension cables to connect mobile devices
to USB ports that already have a cable or
that must be connected with a USB adapter
cable (ðpage 235, fig. 155). Using an addi-
tional adapter or USB extension cable may
impair functionality.
Connecting or charging mobile devices using
a USB adapter
►
Connect the matching USB adapter to a USB
port and to the mobile device, such as a smart-
phone.
The battery will charge automatically.
– Functionality is not guaranteed for mobile
devices that do not conform to the USB 2.0
specification.
Mobile devices connected to the USB ports are
started and operated using the MMI ðpage 237.
– USB hubs are not supported.
Disconnecting a mobile device from the USB
port
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– Video playback through the USB ports is
not supported on Apple devices and MTP de-
vices (such as smartphones).
►
Remove the USB adapter cable from the USB
port.
– iPod touch or iPhone malfunctions also af-
fect the operation of the MMI. Reset your
mobile device in these situations.
WARNING
Driving requires your complete and undivided
attention. As the driver, you have complete re-
sponsibility for safety in traffic. Never operate
mobile devices while driving, because this in-
creases the risk of an accident.
– Audi recommends updating the iPod touch
or iPhone software to the latest version. Re-
fer to your mobile device owner's manual
for more information.
– USB adapters on the USB ports will support
iPod touch or iPhone devices from the 5th
generation or newer with a lightning con-
nector.
Note
– Disconnect the connector from the USB port
carefully to reduce the risk of damaging
them.
– A selection of supported devices can be
found in the database for tested mobile de-
– Use a USB extension cable to connect devi-
ces that have an integrated USB connector
(such as a USB stick) to reduce the risk of
damage to your USB device and the USB
port.
– Extremely high or low temperatures that
can occur inside vehicles can damage mobile
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Picture playback for video files depends on the country in
which this function is used.
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