2025-2026 Audi S Q5 SUV Media User Manual
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Radio  
►
Previous/next podcast  
In the podcast favorites list, select: All > >  
one or more podcasts, or Select All > Delete >  
(Done).  
►
Press / .  
Changing the playback position  
Requirement: the podcast favorites list must be  
displayed.  
►
Move the slider into the desired position.  
►
Moving podcast favorites: Select: All > .  
Displaying the online radio menu  
►
Touch the symbol and move the entry to the  
desired position.  
►
Press .  
►
Press Done.  
Switching to radio  
►
Press Source. The sources in the Radio menu  
are displayed.  
Options and settings  
Options  
Podcast favorites  
Requirement: the playback view 1 ðpage 223,  
fig. 160 must be displayed.  
You can store podcasts in the podcast favorites.  
Requirement: the playback view for a podcast  
must be displayed.  
►
19  
Press More , or  
Requirement: a list with radio stations or pod-  
casts* must be displayed ðpage 222, fig. 158.  
►
Press 7 ðpage 223, fig. 160.  
Requirement: a list with podcasts must be dis-  
played.  
►
Press and hold an entry in the list until the Op-  
tions menu appears.  
►
Press and hold an entry in the list until the Op-  
Depending on the selected source and vehicle  
equipment, the following functions may be avail-  
able.  
tions menu appears.  
Press Save podcast.  
►
Listening to podcast favorites  
– Store as favorite ðpage 225.  
– Radio text ðpage 225.  
Requirement: the podcast favorites list must be  
displayed. At least one podcast favorite must be  
stored.  
– Save podcast ðpage 227, Podcast favorites.  
Related content  
►
Select: a podcast > a podcast episode.  
Channels, artists, and shows related to the con-  
tent that is currently playing.  
Browsing through podcast favorites  
Requirement: the podcast favorites list must be  
displayed. At least one podcast favorite must be  
stored.  
Settings  
►
Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:  
►
Press or .  
RADIO > .  
Displaying all podcast favorites  
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the follow-  
ing settings may be available:  
Requirement: the podcast favorites list must be  
displayed. At least one podcast favorite must be  
stored.  
HD Radio FM/HD Radio AM  
You can turn HD Radio reception on or off.  
►
Press All.  
SiriusXM Tune Start  
Editing podcast favorites  
If you play a Smart Favorite or Internet radio sta-  
tion when this function is turned on, the song  
►
Deleting podcast favorites: press in the  
playback view, or  
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Radio  
currently playing on the channel will play from  
the beginning.  
and switch to an online station alternative, if it is  
available. If available, you can receive your local  
radio stations in every region of your country on-  
line. This may result in additional costs ð . The  
symbol indicates a station that is currently be-  
ing received online.  
SiriusXM subscription status  
The status of your license is displayed.  
Call SiriusXM: the phone number and radio ID of  
your satellite radio provider are displayed. To call  
your satellite radio provider using the MMI, press  
Call SiriusXM.  
– Automatic/Off: activates or deactivates auto-  
matic switching to online station alternatives.  
– With request: switching to online station alter-  
natives must be confirmed manually.  
Online additional data  
Preferred online radio data rate  
Requirement: the MMI must be connected to the  
Internet ðpage 200, Audi connect. Depending  
on the country, a data package may also be re-  
quired ðpage 205.  
Depending on the selected radio station, you may  
be able to adjust the data rate for online radio  
ðpage 226 and for the Online station tracking.  
For optimal sound playback, press High. To re-  
duce data usage, press Low.  
When the function is turned on, additional infor-  
mation (such as album cover, artist, track) will be  
loaded depending on the availability.  
Note  
Online station tracking  
Read the information about Audi connect, es-  
pecially regarding connectivity costs ð in  
General information on page 200.  
Requirement: the MMI must be connected to the  
Internet ðpage 200, Audi connect. Depending  
on the country, a data package may also be re-  
quired ðpage 205. A station provides informa-  
tion in the background for its online station alter-  
native and is identified with the symbol.  
Tips  
Delays may occur when switching automati-  
cally between normal frequency bands and  
online radio.  
During reception loss in the FM frequency band,  
the radio tuner can establish a data connection  
Troubleshooting  
The information that follows lists some trouble-  
shooting options. They depend on vehicle equip-  
ment.  
Problem  
A station is no longer displayed in the sta- Store the station as a preset in advance. Access the pre-  
tion list. sets using the presets list ðpage 225.  
Online radio: no playback from online ra- Check if a data plan has been purchased for the applicable  
Solution  
dio.  
country and if it is available ðpage 205.  
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Media  
Media  
Note  
Read the information about Audi connect, es-  
pecially regarding connectivity costs ð in  
General information on page 200.  
General information  
There may be different media sources and con-  
nections available depending on the vehicle  
equipment. For example, you can play media files  
using a connected USB drive or connect your mo-  
bile devices to the USB ports with charging func-  
tion and operate them through the MMI.  
Bluetooth audio player  
Applies to: vehicles with Bluetooth audio player  
With the Bluetooth audio player, you can play  
music wirelessly through the MMI from your  
Bluetooth-capable mobile device (such as a mo-  
bile phone).  
Media and format restrictions: the MMI (includ-  
ing the USB storage device connection) was test-  
ed with a variety of products and media on the  
market. However, there may be cases where indi-  
vidual devices/media and media files may not be  
recognized, may play only with restrictions, or  
may not play at all.  
Requirement: the vehicle must be stationary and  
the ignition must be turned on. The Bluetooth  
settings will open on your mobile device during  
the connection setup. The Bluetooth function  
and visibility of the MMI ðpage 242 and mobile  
device must be turned on.  
Restricted functionality: reset the MMI to the  
factory default settings if functionality is restrict-  
ed ðpage 243.  
Connecting a mobile device  
►
Digital Rights Management: please note that  
the media files are subject to copyright protec-  
tion.  
Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:  
MEDIA > Source > Connect external device >  
New connection. The available Bluetooth devi-  
ces will be displayed after several seconds.  
Press on the desired mobile device in the list of  
displayed Bluetooth devices.  
Files that are protected by DRM and are identi-  
fied with the symbol will not play.  
►
Data security: never store important information  
on mobile devices. Audi is not responsible for  
damaged or lost files and media.  
►
To update the list, press .  
A PIN for a secure Bluetooth connection will be  
generated.  
Loading times: the more files/folders/playlists  
there are on a storage medium, the longer it will  
take to load. To reduce the amount of time it  
takes the media files to load, use a storage medi-  
um that only contains media files, and create  
subfolders (for example, for each artist or al-  
bum).  
►
Confirm the PIN on your mobile device.  
After connecting successfully, the mobile device  
will be displayed in the Connected devices menu  
as a Bluetooth audio player.  
Playing media ðpage 232.  
Tips  
Additional information: when playing, audio  
files are automatically displayed with any addi-  
tional information that is stored (such as the ar-  
tist, track and album cover). If this information is  
not available on the medium, the MMI will revert  
to the local Gracenote metadata database or  
search online if necessary. See ðpage 235, On-  
line additional data. However, in some cases, the  
additional information may not be displayed.  
– Check for any connection requests on your  
Bluetooth device.  
– Multiple Bluetooth audio players can be  
paired with the MMI, but only one at a time  
can be active as a Bluetooth audio player  
ðpage 243.  
– The supported media functions (such as  
shuffle, list view, categories, search, op-  
tions) depend on the Bluetooth device being  
used.  
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Media  
– Note the volume setting on your Bluetooth  
device. Audi recommends setting your mo-  
bile device to the maximum volume when  
using it as a Bluetooth audio player.  
– There generally are additional costs when  
using an online media service account, espe-  
cially when it is used internationally.  
Tips  
– A selection of supported Bluetooth devices  
can be found in the database for tested mo-  
Depending on the Internet connection and  
network traffic, the connection may discon-  
nected when online media sources are play-  
ing.  
Online media  
Applies to: vehicles with Audi connect Infotainment and on-  
line media  
Multimedia connections  
You can play and operate various online media  
services, such as music streaming services, using  
the MMI.  
USB adapter  
Requirement: a supported online media service  
must be available in the country where the vehi-  
cle is being operated. you must be logged in to  
your myAudi account in the vehicle. The MMI  
must be connected to the Internet ðpage 200,  
Audi connect. Depending on the country, a data  
package may also be required ðpage 205.  
Connect online media  
Fig. 161 Audi Genuine Accessories: USB adapter  
►
Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:  
You can connect your mobile devices to the MMI  
using the USB ports with charging function with a  
USB adapter, and charge the battery at the same  
time.  
MEDIA > Source > Streaming services. All sup-  
ported online services in your country will be  
displayed for the user that is logged in.  
►
Press on the desired online media service and  
follow the system instructions.  
You can purchase the USB adapter cable from an  
authorized Audi dealer or at specialty stores:  
After successfully logging in, the online media  
service will be available as a media source.  
1
2
3
USB adapter for devices with a mi-  
cro USB connection  
Starting online media  
USB adapter for Apple devices with  
a Lightning connection  
►
Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:  
MEDIA > Source > an online media source.  
USB adapter for devices with USB  
type C connection  
WARNING  
Note  
Always follow the information found in ð  
in General information on page 200.  
Handle the USB adapter carefully. Do not al-  
low it to be pinched.  
Note  
Tips  
– Read the information about Audi connect,  
especially regarding connectivity costs ð  
in General information on page 200.  
Apple devices with a dock connector can only  
be charged using a USB adapter designed for  
devices with a dock connector. Data cannot be  
transmitted.  
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Media  
devices and/or impair their performance.  
USB ports with charging function  
Never leave mobile devices in the vehicle in  
extremely high or low temperatures.  
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 front center con-  
sole and are labeled with the symbol. If multi-  
ple USB devices 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 83.  
– 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 230, fig. 161). 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 232.  
– USB hubs are not supported.  
Disconnecting a mobile device from the USB  
port  
1)  
– 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  
1)  
Picture playback for video files depends on the country in  
which this function is used.  
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Media  
1)  
– Applies to: multifunction steering wheel:  
Depending on the selected function, opera-  
tion through the MMI may be required.  
Media playback  
Media sources  
The following sources can be selected depending  
on the vehicle equipment:  
Media center  
– USB device ðpage 231.  
– Connect external device: you can connect ex-  
ternal devices via Bluetooth and use the Blue-  
tooth audio player ðpage 229, or you can con-  
nect an external device directly to the USB port  
with charging function ðpage 231.  
– Streaming services ðpage 230.  
Fig. 162 Center display: media center  
Accessing media  
There are various categories available in the me-  
dia center. You can also search for media files  
across sources. The current music track continues  
playing while you search the MMI.  
Playing media files using the MMI  
►
Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:  
MEDIA > Source > a source. Depending on the  
connected device or online media service*, the  
symbol for a source may change. The device  
name may be displayed (for example: my-  
Phone).  
Opening the media center  
►
Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:  
MEDIA > Source > a source > a category.  
►
Select a track from the categories in the media  
1 Source symbol  
center ðpage 232.  
The symbol for the source that is currently in use  
is displayed. Depending on the connected device  
or online media service*, the source symbol may  
change. As an example, a USB stick is shown con-  
nected to the USB port with charging function.  
Playing media files using the multifunction  
steering wheel  
Requirement: a media source must contain me-  
dia files ðpage 232.  
2 Source device name  
►
Select the radio/media tab in the instrument  
cluster.  
The device name of the source that is currently in  
use is displayed.  
►
Press the button to toggle between the ra-  
dio and media or to select a different source.  
To select a media file/source, turn and press  
3 Categories  
►
the left thumbwheel.  
The media center will display categories depend-  
ing on vehicle equipment, the connected device,  
the content of the selected source, and the con-  
nection type:  
Tips  
– For safety reasons, the video image is only  
displayed when the vehicle is stationary. On-  
ly the sound from the video plays while driv-  
ing.  
– Last played tracks  
– Artists  
– Compilations  
– Composers  
– iTunes Radio  
1)  
Picture playback for video files depends on the country in  
which this function is used.  
232  
Media  
– Read the information about Audi connect,  
especially regarding connectivity costs ð  
in General information on page 200.  
– Audio books  
– Podcasts  
– Genres  
– Videos  
Tips  
– Tracks  
– Only the categories supported by the medi-  
um/service are available.  
– Albums  
Other categories may be available depending on  
the service.  
– For safety reasons, the video image is only  
displayed when the vehicle is stationary. On-  
ly the sound from the video plays while driv-  
ing.  
Playlists  
All playlists and smart playlists in the source are  
displayed.  
– When synchronizing a mobile device with  
Cloud services, playlists may display incor-  
rectly in the MMI. Use the media center in  
the device.  
Smart playlists  
– Last played tracks  
– Most played tracks  
– Applies to: iPod touch/iPhone: Note the in-  
formation about the USB port with charging  
function and the supported devices  
ðpage 230.  
Folders  
The folder structure or track/chapter list is dis-  
played.  
Note  
Applies to: vehicles with Audi connect Infotainment  
– Cloud services and the iTunes radio category  
always require an Internet connection.  
Media functions  
Fig. 163 Center display: left side: playback view; right side: playlist  
►
Operating  
To open the playlist 2 , select List in the play-  
16  
back view  
.
►
Applies to: MMI: To open the playback view 1 ,  
select on the home screen: MEDIA > Source > a  
source > a category (for example, Artists > Al-  
bum) > a track.  
Depending on the vehicle equipment and the se-  
lected media sources, the following functions  
may be available.  
233  
Media  
Symbol/Description  
Description  
The media center categories are displayed based on the active  
source ðpage 232.  
3
4
5
Source  
Displays sources in the Media menu.  
Source/device name  
device name of the source that is currently playing.  
Requirement: a media source with album covers must be selected  
or the covers must be available online ðpage 235, Online addition-  
al data.  
Album cover in the play-  
6
back view  
Displays the current album cover.  
Display the playlist: press on the cover.  
7
8
9
Settings ðpage 235.  
Current track informa- Display of Track and Artist. Highlights the track that is currently  
tion  
playing.  
List  
Browsing in the list: drag your finger upward or downward.  
Requirement: a media source with album covers must be selected  
Album cover in the play- or the covers must be available online ðpage 235, Online addition-  
10  
list  
al data.  
Displays the current album cover.  
11  
12  
More  
Off  
Opens options ðpage 235.  
12  
Switching between off/playlist/track: press  
.
Playlist  
Track  
The tracks in the current playlist will repeat continuously in a loop.  
The current track will repeat continuously in a loop.  
Selecting the previous/next track (or station/chapter): press or  
.  
Fast forward/rewind: to fast forward or rewind within a track, press  
and hold or .  
13  
/  
Jumping to the beginning of a track: press on after the first  
three seconds of play time.  
14  
15  
16  
/  
Start or stop playback  
When this function is turned on, all files in the playlist will play in  
random order.  
List  
The playlist 2 is displayed.  
The bar shows the current playback position in the track.  
Fast-forward or rewind: to fast forward or rewind within a track,  
move the bar to the right or left.  
Changing the playback position: press the desired playback posi-  
tion.  
17  
18  
Playback position  
Info section  
Display of Track, Artist, and Album.  
Free text search  
Applies to: vehicles with free text search  
Tips  
Not all functions are available in every source  
and on every touch display.  
You can search across all active sources, for ex-  
ample for tracks and artists.  
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Media  
The following table gives an overview of the as-  
Opening the search  
pect ratios. The possible aspect ratios depend on  
the source or video file being played.  
Requirement: the selected source must support  
the search function.  
Aspect ra-  
Description  
tio  
►
Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:  
MEDIA > Search.  
The MMI detects the picture for-  
mat of the source and displays the  
image in the optimal ratio.  
Entries that contain the entered search term are  
listed in the results list. Each result is marked  
with the symbol for a category in the media cen-  
ter ðpage 232.  
Auto  
The image is fixed in the corre-  
sponding ratio. Select one of these  
options if the image is distorted or  
a section of the image is cut off or  
blurry when Auto is selected.  
4:3,  
16:9  
You can search for the following categories:  
– Artists  
– Albums  
– Tracks  
– Genres  
– Videos  
The image is enlarged to fill the  
entire display.  
Zoom  
The image is displayed in the ratio  
of the source format. Select this  
option if the image is distorted or a  
section of the image is cut off or  
blurry when Auto is selected.  
Options and settings  
Original  
Options  
Context-dependent functions and settings may  
be available depending on the country and vehi-  
cle equipment, the selected source, the connect-  
ed mobile device, and the connection type.  
Settings  
Accessing settings  
►
Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:  
MEDIA > .  
Requirement: the playback view must be dis-  
played 1 ðpage 233, fig. 163.  
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the follow-  
ing settings may be available:  
►
11  
Press More  
.
Play more like this  
Online additional data  
The track currently playing is quickly analyzed for  
features such as artist, genre, mood, and beat,  
and a smart playlist with similar tracks will be  
shown.  
Requirement: the MMI must be connected to the  
Internet ðpage 200, Audi connect. Depending  
on the country, a data package may also be re-  
quired ðpage 205.  
Aspect ratio  
When the function is turned on, additional infor-  
mation (such as album cover, artist, track) will be  
loaded depending on the availability.  
Audi recommends the Auto setting for the pic-  
ture format. If you press on an aspect ratio, you  
will see a preview of the setting on the screen.  
Press OK to apply the selected aspect ratio.  
Supported media and file formats  
Overview  
Depending on the country and vehicle equip-  
ment, media files with the following properties  
may be supported by the connection for USB stor-  
age devices:  
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