2021 Audi A4 Owner’s Manual

Meet the 2021 Audi A4, a luxury sedan that combines style, speed, and the latest technology in a seamless way. The A4’s sleek and aerodynamic design gives it a classic look that shows how serious Audi is about sophistication. The A4 has a variety of powerful engines under the hood, including a turbocharged four-cylinder engine that makes driving a thrill. Audi’s skill is shown in the interior, which has high-quality materials, comfortable seats, and a lot of tech features that make the car easier to use and more connected. Audi’s Virtual Cockpit, MMI infotainment system, and Bang & Olufsen sound system, if you choose to get them, make driving a smooth and immersive experience. The A4 is designed with safety in mind, with features like adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping assist, and systems that help avoid collisions. The 2021 Audi A4 changes the way people think about luxury sedans with its mix of style, performance, and new technology. This makes it a standout choice for drivers who want something special.

System settings

Introduction 
General settings are described in this chapter. You can find specific settings in the chapters about those settings. The available settings de­pend on the vehicle equipment.

Date and time 
Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen: SETTINGS> General> Date & time.
Possible settings:

• Automatically set date and time
• Date
• Time
• Date format
• Time format
• Automatic time zone
• Time zone

Measurement units 
Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen: SETTINGS > Gene.rat> Measurement units.
Possible settings:

• Speed
• Distance
• Temperature
• Volume
• Pressure
• Consumption (engine)

Language and keyboard 
Applies to MMI: Select on the home screen: SETTINGS > Language & keyboard.

Language
You can change the languages for the display, navigation announcements, and voice recog­nition system.

Sound 
Requirement: an audio source must be active.

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

Possible settings:

• Treble
• Bass
• Balance/fader
• Speed-dependent volume control
• Subwoofer
• Surround level

Focus
You can optimize the sound distribution for vari­ous locations in the vehicle.
3D effect
You can adjust the intensity of the 3D effect. With the Medium setting, you will hear an opti­mal 3D effect for all sources.

Announcements and tones 
Applies to: M MI: Select on the home screen: SETTINGS > Announcements & tone.
Possible settings:

• Announcement volume
• Welcome sound

WARNING: Adjust the volume of the audio system so that signals from outside the vehicle, such as po­lice and fire sirens, can be heard easily at all times.

Tips: The volume is automatically adjusted to a pre­set level when the MMI is switched on.

Bluetooth 
Applies to MMI: Select on the home screen: SETTINGS > Connection settings> Bluetooth

Bluetooth
You can select a setting for the visibility of the MMI to other Bluetooth devices. To connect a new Bluetooth device, the Visible setting must be se­lected. If Invisible is selected, a Bluetooth con­nection will only be possible with paired devices. If Off is selected, no Bluetooth device can be con­nected.

Bluetooth audio player
When this function is switched on, the profile will load automatically when your Bluetooth au­dio player is within range.

Bluetooth name
The MMI’s Bluetooth name is displayed and can be changed.

Factory default settings 
Requirement: the ignition must be switched on.

• Applies to MMI: Select on the home screen: SETTINGS > System maintenance > Restore factory settings.
• Follow the system instructions.

The settings will be reset. The system will re­start. This may take some time.

Tips: Make sure that not only the settings were de­leted but also the stored data; if necessary.

Software update

Introduction 
This applies to vehicles with software updates You can update your vehicle’s software.

• The functions depend on the country and vehicle equipment:
• Update through the online system update
• Map material update for the navigation system.
• Have the software update performed by an au­thorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility. This can result in additional costs.

WARNING 

• Perform the installation only when the vehi­cle is stationary. Otherwise, this increases the risk of an accident
• If the installation fails contact an author­ized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility immediately to have the malfunction corrected.

Online system update 
This applies to vehicles with an online system update
With the online system update, you can update the software directly in the vehicle.
Requirement: the MMI must be connected to the Internet, Audi Connect.

Downloading updates
Requirement: notification for an online system update will appear in the center display.

• Press on the notification.
• Open the notification in the notification center and press on the notification.
• Follow the system instructions.

You can also check manually if an update is avail­able.

• Applies to MMI: Select on the home screen: SETTINGS > System maintenance > Software update> Search for updates> desired update > Continue.
• Follow the system instructions.

The MMI will start the download. You can check the status of the download process in the notifi­cation center.
Installing updates
Requirement: an online system update must be downloaded and a notification must be shown in the center display.

• Stop the vehicle safely.
• Press on the notification
• Open the notification in the notification center and press on the notification.
• Follow the system instructions.

Depending on the scope of the update, the online system update may only be started if you follow these instructions:

• Switch the emergency flashers off, if necessary
• Make sure that the starter battery is charged.
• To start the update, exit and lock the vehicle.

The MMI will start the installation. When the up­date has ended, a notification will be displayed.

WARNING: Depending on the scope of the installation, the ignition must not be switched on during the installation to ensure the installation completes successfully.

Note: Read the information about Audi Connect and be sure to note the connectivity costs section in General information.

Tips: The software update may take some time.

Messages 
This applies to vehicles with an online system update

Online system update: incomplete.
Warning: Vehicle functions limited
If an error occurs when installing an online sys­tem update, certain functions such as the emer­gency call function may not be available. Drive to an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service- Facility immediately to have the malfunc­tion corrected.

Connected devices

Displayed connected devices
Requirement: the vehicle must be stationary and the ignition must be switched on.

• Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen: SETTINGS> Connected devices.

Possible menu items:

• Telephone 1
• Telephone 2
• Audio Player
• Wi-Fi hotspot
• Headset

Audi smartphone interface
You can connect your smartphone to the MMI c:>page 210.

myAudi app
This function is available if the My Audi app is in­stalled on your mobile device and started, and if the mobile device is connected to the vehicle’s Wi-Fi hotspot.

Note: Read the information about Audi Connect, and be sure to note the connectivity costs section.

Managing connected devices 
Requirement: the menu of the connected device must be displayed.

Connecting a device
Requirement: Bluetooth visibility must be acti­vated in the MMI and mobile device.

• Press on a menu item, such as Telephone l.
• To search for and connect your mobile device, press New Connection.

Selecting a connected device 

• Press on a menu item, such as Telephone 1.
• Press on the desired mobile device in the list of displayed devices. The connection will be made.

Disconnecting a connected device 

• Press on a menu item, such as Telephone 1.
• Press on the connected mobile device. The se­lected mobile device will be disconnected from the MMI.

Deleting a device

• Press on a menu item, such as Telephone 1.
• Press and hold an element until the Options menu is displayed.
• Press Delete.

If a device is listed multiple times, it will be de­leted from all menu items.

Additional options
Depending on the selected function, additional options may be available.
Requirement: the menu of the connected device must be displayed.

• Press on a menu item, such as Telephone 1.
• Press and hold an element until the Options menu is displayed.

Bluetooth profile
You can switch desired profiles on or off sepa­rately in the MMI.

Favorite
To set a paired mobile device as the default phone, activate this function in the MMI.
When the mobile device is in range and the Blue­tooth function on the mobile device and in the MMI is switched on, the default phone will be given priority over the other Bluetooth devices and will be connected directly to the MMI.

FAQ’s