The 2019 Audi A8 Infotainment and

Audi Connect Systems

eSelf-Study Program 990293
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Modular infotainment matrix Rear Seat Entertainment 40
generation 2+ 2 Rear Seat Entertainment 40
Introduction 2
Design 2 Audi connect 41
Operating concept 4 Introduction 41
MIB2+ High with navigation system 9 Using the Audi connect services 43
Audi connect stolen vehicle locator 44
Drives and external connections 11
USB Distributor R293 11 Appendix  46
USB Connection 1 U41  11 Glossary 46
DVD Changer R161 12 eSelf-study programs 51

Radio 13 Knowledge assessment 52

Introduction 13
DAB tuner 13

Navigation 14
Route calculation 14
Connected Points of Interest (POIs) 14
New feature in route guidance 15
Navigation information 16

Display and operating units 17

Introduction 17
Technical features 17
Networking 17
Function 18
Other features 18
Button combinations for service 19

Sound 20
Introduction 20
Bang & Olufsen Premium Sound System with
3D sound (9VS) 21
Bang & Olufsen Advanced Sound System with
3D sound (8RF) 23

Antennas 25
Rear window 25
Bluetooth 27
Wi-Fi 27
Roof Antenna 28
Antenna filter for GPS R110 28
Mobile phone antennas 29

Audi phone box 31

General information 31
Mobile Device Charger 1 J1146 32
Mobile Device Charger 2 J1147 32
Diagnosis 33
Function displays 33

Rear Seat Remote 34

Design 34
Function 35
Diagnosis 36

Networking 37
Topology 37
Image transfer 39

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 The MIB2+ generation ↗ of the modular infotainment matrix The 2019 A8 comes standard with MMI Navigation Plus.
of the 2019 Audi A8 is a fundamental revolution for Audi The performance of the system, the introduction of new
models regarding information and entertainment in a functions and hardware, the innovative operating concept and
vehicle. It represents a new milestone for the entire Audi the further integration of the Internet in both convenience
product range. and safety/security-related applications make travelling in the
Audi A8 an exceptional experience. Due to the modular struc-
ture of Information Electronics Control Module 1 J794, this
experience will continue to take on new dimensions.

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Modular infotainment matrix generation 2+
Introduction Design

Increasing requirements in the area of operation, communi- The standard SD card reader↗ and the optional SIM card
cation and display make ever more powerful devices neces- reader are no longer in J794 but have been moved to a
sary. To meet these requirements, Information Electronics shared module with the USB connections↗. This module is
Control Module 1 has been significantly modified with the referred to as the Audi music interface; the designation is
introduction of MIB2+. USB Distributor R293.

Compared to the previous MIB2 structure, the following J794 also now no longer has an optical drive (CD ↗ or DVD ↗).
modifications have been made: An optical drive is now only available as a separate control unit
(optional equipment).
›› Computing power increased by a factor of 1.5.
›› Memory capacity increased by a factor of 2. J794 has two modules which cannot be separated in service:
›› Graphics performance for the displays increased by a the RCC module and the MMX module. Components of the
factor of 2. RCC module are not subject to rapid technological changes
whereas the components of the MMX will need to be modi-
fied more quickly for future device generations.

Components in the RCC include:

›› Radio tuner
›› Sound amplifiers
›› CAN and MOST interface
›› Diagnostic software
›› Gyroscope

Components in the MMX include:

›› Main processor
›› Graphics chip
›› Bluetooth module
›› Wi-Fi module ↗ (antenna is located separately)
›› LTE mobile phone module ↗ (telephone and data up to
300 Mbit/s)
›› Navigation

MMX

RCC

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 MMI Navigation plus (I8T + 7UG)

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10.1" touchscreen with 1540 x 720 pixel resolution

8.6" touchscreen with 1280 x 660 pixel resolution

Audi virtual cockpit (9S8)

3D SSD navigation system (7UG)

AM/FM radio
Audi connected Radio (Internet radio)
Satellite radio for North America (Sirius) (QV3)

Audi music interface with 2 USB ports, 1 SDXC card reader

Bluetooth interface (9ZX)

UMTS/LTE data module (EL3) including Audi connect (IT3)

DVD changer (6G2 - front and rear are optional)

Audi music interface in the rear with 2 USB ports (UF8) Optional

Audi smartphone interface (IU1)

Rear Seat Remote (QW5)

Audi phone box (including wireless charging) (9ZE) Optional

Bang & Olufsen Premium Sound System with 3D sound (9VS) Standard
Bang & Olufsen Advanced Sound System with 3D sound (8RF) Optional

DAB digital radio

Auto SOS & connect vehicle-specific services (IW3)

Integrated Rear Seat Entertainment including 2 Audi tablets (9WF)

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Operating concept

Introduction
The introduction of touch displays and the reduction of
controls in the center console brings a new operating
concept to the 2019 Audi A8.

Using the MMI in the Audi A8 is similar to using a smart-

phone. The system is based on intuitive, self-explanatory
procedures. Typical smartphone movements, such as
swiping or moving items, can now be used to operate the
MMI.

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 Upper display

The upper touch display allows the user access to the main
functions and to the corresponding sub-menus. Unlike in
previous MMI generations, there is no Audi connect menu
in MIB2+. With a small number of exceptions (weather,
news, etc.), all connect services are assigned to the corre-
sponding main functions and are therefore not visible on
the home screen.

The layout of the function tiles on the home screen can be

configured by holding and sliding the tiles. Frequently used
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functions can be selected using shortcuts on the left edge
of the display.

Customers can adjust the assignment and position of the

shortcuts according to their personal preferences. The only
exception is the home button; this is fixed in the left menu.

Swiping downward from the upper edge opens a selection

of four permanently defined shortcuts:

›› Sound settings.
›› MMI settings.
›› Connections.
›› User profiles.

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A display at the top right (always visible) includes

information on:

›› Bluetooth.
›› User profile.
›› Reception status.
›› Data transfer.

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Lower display

The main purpose of the lower display is to operate the

climate control system and activate permanent and person-
alized shortcuts.

The personalized shortcuts may include telephone con-

tacts, radio stations, navigation destinations and vehicle
settings which have been copied from the upper to the
lower display for a convenient selection.

Tapping the center button at the top edge of the display

allows the user to display and hide the shortcuts. These are
selected without the user needing to preselect the main 666_077
function (for example, navigation destinations, telephone
contacts, radio stations, etc.). They are in a row on a toolbar
and can be identified quickly and easily by the different tile
colors. The user always has the option of changing their
layout.

The permanently defined shortcuts, however, are vehicle

functions which may be present depending on the vehicle’s
equipment. These shortcuts are at the top and bottom of
the display.

The center button on the lower toolbar can be used to

change the assignment of the buttons to its immediate left
and right according to personal requirements (see magni-
fied section).

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It is also possible to enter navigation destinations,

addresses, telephone numbers, etc. by hand on the lower
display. This has been made much more convenient. The
system detection is now more precise and quicker. Unlike
in the recent MMI touch system, entire words can now be
entered without pauses. The letters do not even need to
be written next to each other. The entry can be made in
one place.

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If a telephone number entered is not clear, the system

suggests possible alternatives on the upper display.

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 The delete function has been optimized significantly.

It is possible to delete as many characters as desired by swiping left. If the user deletes too many characters by accident,
they can be restored by swiping in the other direction.

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 MIB2+ High with navigation system

The MMI navigation plus has the following features as

standard:

›› Radio with phase diversity, FM dual tuner (very high

frequency) and AM tuner (medium wave) and back-
ground tuner.
›› 3D navigation with data on SSD with improved 3D city
center models (7UG).
›› LTE-enabled mobile network module, possible data
transfer rates of up to 300 Mbit/s (EL3) for: Main menu on MMI navigation plus 666_009
›› Audi connect active license (IT3) including Wi-Fi
hotspot with a possible data transfer rate of up to
150 Mbit/s.
›› Navigation with online routing.
›› Internal audio amplifier, 180 W (9VD).
›› Bluetooth interface for HFP, A2DP and MAP (9ZX).
›› Speech dialog system.
›› 1 image output for Audi virtual cockpit.
›› 1 image output for both touch displays (1540 x 720 and
1280 x 660 pixels).
›› Audi music interface with 1 SDXC card reader, 2 USB
sockets (UF7) and, depending on market, 1 SIM card
reader (EL3).

The following additional equipment can be ordered:

›› Functions integrated in J794:

›› DAB dual tuner (digital radio) (QV3).
›› SDARS tuner (North America digital radio) (QV3).
›› Audi smartphone interface (IU1).
›› Functions in separate control units:
›› DVD changer (6G0)¹).
›› Front Audi phone box (9ZE).
›› Rear Audi phone box (QF7).
›› Rear Seat Remote (QW5).
›› 2 Audi tablets (9WF).
›› Bang & Olufsen Premium Sound System with 3D
sound and 660 W (9VS).
›› Bang & Olufsen Advanced Sound System with 3D
sound and 1920 W (8RF).

Connections on Information Electronics Control Module 1 J794

USB Distributor R293 666_047

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 GPS
LTE antenna 2

LTE antenna 1 LVDS to touch displays

USB-AMI

LVDS to virtual cockpit

Driver Assistance Systems Control Module (zFAS)

J1121

Wi-Fi

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MOST bus

Ethernet Composite video plus from

rear view camera MIB-CAN High
USB to DVD player

FM2
Infotainment CAN
FM1/AM High
DAB
Infotainment CAN
Low

MIB-CAN Low

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minus from rear view camera

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 Drives and external connections
USB Distributor R293
R293 has two USB connections and one SDXC card reader.

R293 is connected to Information Electronics Control

Module 1 J794 by a USB interface. All diagnosis functions
for R293 are stored in J794 and can be accessed via Address USB Distributor R293 666_047
Word 005F using the VAS Scan Tool.

The USB connections support the USB 2.0 standard. Each

connection can provide charging current up to 1.6A.

Every 2019 Audi A8 will be equipped with the Audi music

interface (AMI). Together with the software in Information
Electronics Control Module 1 J794, the system requires USB
Distributor R293.

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USB connection USB connection
to U41 to J794

USB Distributor R293 (back)

USB Connection 1 U41

Two USB connections are available optionally in the rear of
the Audi A8. They are integrated in USB Connection 1 U41
and are installed with by ordering the “Audi music inter-
face in rear” (UF8).
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USB Connection 1 U41
USB Connection 1 U41 is connected to the USB Distributor
R293 via a USB interface. Its signal is sent from R293 to
J794. All diagnosis functions for U41 are performed via
J794. USB connection to R293

The connections support the USB 2.0 standard. Each con-

nection can provide charging current of up to 2.1 A.

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USB Connection 1 U41 (rear)

Note
The optional Audi smartphone interface (IU1) can only be used via the two front USB connections in R293.

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DVD Changer R161

The optional DVD changer R161 is also used on the Audi Q7.
This drive is a dedicated DVD video drive which only allows
playback of video DVDs and audio CDs.

R161 is connected to J794 via the MOST bus. It is located

between the rear seat backrests.

It is diagnosed via Address Word 000E - DVD Changer R161 666_020

Media player position 1.

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 Radio
Introduction
The following new features are being introduced to the
entire radio system as part of MIB2+:

›› DAB tuner (3x).

›› One station list for FM, DAB and Internet radio stations.

All functions are implemented by Information Electronics

Control Module 1 J794. These can be diagnosed via Address
Word 005F using the VAS Scan Tool.

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DAB tuner
With MIB2+, a third tuner and a second DAB antenna have
been added to the DAB radio. MRC module Audio
Tuner 1
DAB decoder amplifier

Tuners 1 and 2 receive the signal of the station currently

selected and decode it. The bits of both tuners are then Tuner 2
DAB decoder
compared in the MRC module (maximal ratio combining). If
it is determined that bits are missing in a tuner, they can be DAB decoder
Tuner 3 for station list
replaced with the bits from the other tuner. This creates and navigation
better reception.
MOST
interface
In the background, tuner 3 searches for new stations to
keep the station list continually updated. In addition, it
Sound
provides the navigation unit with traffic information. Navigation processor

Illustration of DAB tuner (example) 666_039

Reference
For further information on the radio tuner, please refer to eSelf-Study Program 970143, Modular Infotainment Platform (MIB).

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Navigation

With MIB2+, Audi is making use of “connected navigation”.

›› Online routing (cloud-based route calculations)*.

›› 3D city models in some towns/cities with detailed and accurate depictions of streets and buildings.*
›› Connected POIs with additional information on the map.*
›› Traffic sign information.
›› Hazard alerts.*
›› Navigation display with Google Earth.*

*These items require Audi connect PRIME.

Route calculation
Route calculation takes place in Information Electronics
Control Module 1 J794. This is where the map data is
stored.

If there is an existing data connection, (that is. Audi

connect PRIME) a route is calculated on a central Audi
server at the same time. The calculation on the server is
quicker than the one in J794, particularly when the destina-
tion is far. In addition, the calculation takes the entire
traffic situation into account. The same map data as in J794
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is used for the online route calculation.

As a result, the driver is offered up to three alternative

routes. There is no longer an option to set route types such
as “short”, “fast”, or “economical”.

Connected Points of Interest (POIs)

In MIB2+, selected Audi connect services (for example, fuel
prices, parking information, etc.) have been integrated in
the navigation function.

Additional information on certain POIs is displayed directly

in the list or when a POI is selected on the map.

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 New feature in route guidance

Maneuver preview

The maneuver preview has been reduced to the next two

actions. If desired, the user can extend the preview to 10
maneuvers.

Manual traffic avoidance

A corresponding display on the right side menu helps the
driver with manual traffic avoidance. It calculates the
actual time saved if the alternative route were used.
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Personal route assist

J794 identifies routes which are driven repeatedly and

suggests possible destinations. If there are potential delays
on routes that the system suspects the driver may take, it
will automatically suggest alternative routes, even when
route guidance is not active. This “self-teaching” navigation
system is referred to as personal route assist in MIB2+.

If the personal route assist function is deactivated, a selec-

tion field appears on the right side showing a checkered
flag with a light bulb. To activate the function, the cus-
tomer can simply tap the field.
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Optimized position detection

With the introduction of Driver Assistance Systems Control

Module J1121, the vehicle can be localized to a specific
lane. J1121 makes the necessary calculation and sends the
information to J794 which can then provide a lane-specific
display. This is shown in the “exit views”¹), both on the Audi
virtual cockpit and the head-up display.

Despite the display being precise to a specific lane, spoken

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cues may be given which appear unnecessary to the driver
because the car is in the correct lane. If the vehicle drives
past an exit, for example, the spoken cue will still tell the
driver to keep left.

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¹) Exit views refer to leaving highways and major roads.

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Navigation information

Navigation data storage Map update

At the launch of the Audi A8, J794 will have up to 25 GB of MMI navigation plus customers will receive a free 6 month
navigation data stored. In addition, 15 GB are kept avail- trial of Audi connect PRIME. As long as the subscription is
able for cached navigation information (Google, 3D city active, the customer will receive free navigation updates.
data, online hazard alerts etc.). For the latest information on the various Audi connect
offerings, refer to the Audi connect portal. https://www.
The maximum space available for the navigation system on audiusa.com/technology/intelligence/audi-connect
the SSD ↗ is approximately 64 GB of the 128 GB available
in total. The navigation data have been changed to a new format for
MIB2+. This “navigation data standard” (.nds) format
allows incremental updates. These are updates which only
affect the data which have changed, allowing updates to be
quicker. In addition, the geographic regions have been
made smaller. This helps to accelerate the update process.
The average size of the update data is now 10% of the
previous amount.

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 Display and operating units
Introduction Technical features
Audi is taking a new path with the 2019 Audi A8 and is MMI display Front Information Display Control Head J685.
introducing touch displays for the first time. For marketing
purposes, these are referred to as “MMI touch response”. ›› 10.1 inch
They are multitouch displays; this means that they can be ›› 1540 x 720 pixels
operated with several fingers at once. ›› Active area: 232 x 109 mm

Two high-definition displays are installed in the Audi A8. Lower touch display Front Information Display Control
The upper display (“MMI display”) is used to display the Head 2 J1060
MMI. The lower display ("lower touch display”) is used,
among other things, to operate the climate control. ›› 8.6 inch
›› 1280 x 660 pixels
The high resolution and small pixel dimensions of these ›› Active area: 194 x 100 mm
displays are crucial for a very clear picture: the human eye
is not capable (at the typical distances in the vehicle inte-
rior) of detecting the individual pixels from which the
image is constructed.
Networking
The maximum brightness is 900 candela ↗. It can be Both displays are controlled by J794 and connected to it via
adjusted on the MMI. MIB-CAN. All fault memory entries and adjustments are
stored/made in J794.

J794 sends a common image (a “superframe”) to the MMI

display J685 via two LDVS wiring pairs. J685 then sends the
part of the image for the lower touch display J1060 to that
display via two LDVS wiring pairs.

To ensure that they are not mis-connected, the two LVDS

connectors on J685 are of different colors.

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Front Information Display Control Head J685

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Front Information Display Control Head 2 J1060

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Function

There are pressure sensors behind the touch-sensitive It is possible to set the level of pressure which has to be
display surface. They enable the MMI to be used more exerted on the display for feedback to be given. There are
safely as they allow the user to move fingers over the three levels for this.
display without making undesired inputs. The system only
reacts to a specific amount of pressure or more on the The feedback can be deactivated in steps as follows:
display; this is detected by the pressure sensors.
1. Haptic feedback
2. Acoustic feedback
To provide the user with tactile and audible feedback simu-
lating the touch of a button, an electromagnet and a
speaker are integrated into each display. If the pressure
sensors detect that the screen has been pressed intention-
ally, the electromagnet moves the surface of the display
very slightly sideways. The speaker plays a clicking sound.
This haptic and acoustic reaction is the feedback typical to
Audi.

Connection from
J794

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J1060

Front Information Display Control Head J685 (rear)

Other features
Both displays have a special coating to make it easier to
remove finger marks. There is a freeze function which
allows the user to clean the surface of the display without
making unwanted changes to the system.

J685 has hardened, shatter-proof glass which is capable of

surviving an impact from a 15.4 lb (7.0 kg) metal ball
travelling at 12.4 mph (20 km/h) undamaged.

For design reasons, the upper display is horizontally curved.

This allows it to be integrated flush into the instrument
panel.

Connection from
J685

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 Button combinations for service

In the past, button combinations of the MMI operating

units were used for certain functions, such as recording the
current display on the MMI (screenshot). Other activation
options have been introduced for the new touch display
(MMI touch response). Procedures for service are given
below.

System reset

To restart (reset) the MMI, press and hold the Driver

Volume Control E67 for at least 10 seconds.

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Engineering menu

To access the engineering menu, touch the MMI display

J685 at the top right with two fingers for at least three
seconds.

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Screenshot

To make screenshots of both touch displays, touch the MMI

display J685 with two fingers at the bottom in the center
for at least three seconds.

Five images are stored in J794 at the same time. Two

images are stored for each touch display; one screenshot of
the screen display and one of the control areas. The fifth
screenshot shows the image sent from J794 to the Audi
virtual cockpit.

The display view flashes briefly to confirm that the screen-

shot has been saved.

The saved screenshots can be downloaded from J794 and

copied to an SD card using the VAS Scan Tool through
Guided Functions. This can be done via the selection “005F
- Information electronics 1, functions”, “005F - Basic
setting” and, in the program sequence, via the option
“Write analysis data on SD card”.
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Sound
Introduction
The following sound systems are available to Audi A8 On the Bang & Olufsen Advanced Sound System, the two
customers: treble speakers in the instrument panel are retractable.

›› Bang & Olufsen Premium Sound System with 3D The subwoofer is under the rear shelf and installed in a
sound (9VS) (16-channel) special bracket.
›› Bang & Olufsen Advanced Sound System with 3D
In addition to the Vehicle Noise Cancellation function
sound (8RF) (24-channel)
(VNC), some vehicles also have the Active Noise Cancella-
tion function (ANC) (PR number EP1). Four microphones in
The Audi sound system (9VD) has 6 channels and 10 speak- the headliner record noises caused by the engine and initi-
ers with a total power output of 180 W. ate appropriate compensation noises.

The Advanced Sound System (8RF), has 24 channels and a

total power output of 1920 W, shared between 23 speakers.

Both Bang & Olufsen systems can generate the third

dimension of 3D sound using a special algorithm. To do
this, the Premium Sound System has two speakers in the
A-pillars; the Advanced Sound System uses four. The two
additional speakers are in the headliner, behind the grab
handles.

Note
Active noise cancellation (PR number EP1) on V8 models only. Not available at launch.

Reference
For more information on the “Active Noise Cancellation” function, please refer to eSelf-Study Program
920223,The Audi 4.0L V8 TFSI Engine.

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 Bang & Olufsen Premium Sound System with 3D sound (9VS)

Right Front Midrange Speaker Right Front Midrange Speaker 2

R104 R277

Right Front Treble Speaker

R22

Right Front Bass Speaker

R23

Center Speaker
R208

Center Speaker 2
R219

Left Front Treble Speaker

R20

Left Front Midrange Speaker 2

R276

Left Front Midrange Speaker

R103

Left Front Bass Speaker

R21

Left Rear Treble Speaker

R14

Left Rear Bass Speaker

R15

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Right Rear Treble Speaker
R16

Right Rear Bass Speaker

R17

Left Effects Speaker

R209

Right Effects Speaker

R210

Subwoofer
R211

Digital Sound System Control Module

J525

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 Bang & Olufsen Advanced Sound System with 3D sound (8RF)

Right Front Midrange Speaker Right Front Midrange Speaker 2

R104 R277

Right Front Treble Speaker

R22

Right Front Bass Speaker

R23

Center Speaker
R208

Center Speakerr 2
R219

Left Front Treble Speaker

R20

Left Front Midrange Speaker 2

R276

Left Front Midrange Speaker

R103

Left Front Bass Speaker

R21

Left Rear Treble Speaker

R14

Left Rear Bass Speaker

R15

Left Rear Midrange Speaker

R105

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Right Rear Treble Speaker
R16
Right Rear Midrange Speaker
R106
Right Rear Bass Speaker
R17
Right Rear Midrange Speaker 2
R340

Right Effects Speaker

R210

Right Rear Treble Speaker 2

R218

Subwoofer
R211

Left Effects Speaker

R209

Digital Sound System Control Module

J525

Left Rear Midrange Speaker 2 Left Rear Treble Speaker 2

R341 R217
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 Antennas

Rear window
The antennas for radio reception are integrated in the rear This is not the case with insulated glass. Its particularly
window. There are differences depending on the window powerful heating wires are installed in a special foil and
type. The Audi A8 has a total of three types of rear cannot be used as antennas (image 666_026, page 27)
windows. The antenna structure is very similar on TSG¹) and
LSG²) (privacy windows) (image 666_025). ¹) Tempered safety glass
²) Laminated safety glass

Antenna Amplifier 2 DAB antenna AM antenna

R111

DAB connection

FM2 connection

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AM antenna DAB antenna 2 Antenna Amplifier
(wire marked in green) R24

FM1/AM/DAB connection

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 DAB connection DAB antenna AM antenna DAB antenna 2 FM1/AM/DAB connection
Antenna Amplifier 2
FM2
R111 Antenna Amplifier
connection
R24

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Bluetooth Wi-Fi
The Audi A8 may be equipped with up to two Bluetooth In the Audi A8, Vehicle Interior Communication Antenna
antennas. One is used to connect external devices to the R364 is located on the base of the interior rear view mirror.
MMI and is located in Information Electronics Control It is no longer in J794. It now supports two frequencies:
Module J794. The second one is optional. It is integrated 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz. This allows even better reception. The
in the roof antenna and connected at Driver Assistance Wi-Fi standard is 802.11 ac. At 5 GHz, the data transfer is
Systems Control Module J1121 (zFAS). Both antennas up to 300 Mbit/s.
support Bluetooth Low Energy (standard 4.0). This stan-
dard provides for a maximum range of approximately If the conditions are met, the Audi tablet and the Rear Seat
10.9 yd (10 m). Remote always use the 5 GHz frequency. All other mobile
devices which are connected to J794 via Wi-Fi determine
which frequency to use themselves.

Reference
The Bluetooth antenna in the roof antenna is not yet available at the launch of the 2019 Audi A8 .
Further information will be provided at a later date.

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Roof Antenna

The following connections in the roof antenna are possible in North America:

›› SDARS
›› Navigation
›› Telephone

Because of the different openings on glass and steel roofs, there are different roof antennas for each version.

Antenna filter for GPS R110

If the Audi vehicle tracking system (PR number 7I1/7I2), SDARS Navigation
the signal from the GPS antenna is split in GPS Antenna
Splitter R110. The GPS signal is forwarded from R110 to
J794 and J533 (connected gateway).

R110 is installed directly in the wiring harness. The

antenna filter is a passive component and does not have
self-diagnostic capability.

Diagnosis of the GPS antenna is performed by J533. If

there are problems, R110 should be considered.

Telephone

Roof antenna (glass roof, North America) 666_028

Signal input from roof antenna

666_029

Signal output to Signal output to

J533 J794

GPS Antenna Splitter R110

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 Mobile phone antennas

The roof antenna of the 2019 A8 is used for both Informa- This increases the bandwidth ↗ accordingly and allows for
tion Electronics Control Module 1 J794 and Data Bus On higher data transfer rates. Data transfer rates of up to 300
Board Diagnostic Interface J533. In most cases the signal Mbit/s can therefore be achieved.
from the roof antenna is sent from J533 directly to J794. If
J533 requires use of the roof antenna, for example, in the The number of mobile phone antennas in the Audi A8 is
event of an Audi emergency call, the connection to J794 is variable. Depending on the vehicle’s equipment, there may
ended. be up to three antennas in the bumper, one on the roof and
one under the rear right side window.
A second antenna is connected to J533. It is installed in the
rear bumper. J533 determines which of the two antennas
to use for communication based on the signal strength.

The LTE Advanced standard with carrier aggregation is used

in the Audi A8. In this system, the signal is not transmitted
via only one channel, but via several at the same time.

LTE Antenna 1
R297
Emergency Call Module Antenna 2 LTE Antenna 2
R322 R306
Cellular Telephone Amplifier 2
R328

LTE Antenna 4
R331

Cellular Telephone Amplifier Emergency Call Module

R86 Antenna
R263
666_030

LTE Antenna 3
R330

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Versions

Diagrams of antenna configurations are provided below. They depend on the vehicle’s equipment. The maximum possible
number of antennas is shown.

Vehicles without Audi connect vehicle-related services

(IW0)

Information Electronics Mobile Device Charger 2 Cellular Telephone LTE Antenna 4

Control Module 1 J1147 Amplifier 2 R331
J794 R328 LTE/UMTS/GSM
Voice/data

LTE Antenna 2
Data
R306

Mobile Device Charger 1 LTE Antenna 1 Cellular Telephone LTE Antenna 3 666_031
J1146 LTE/UMTS/GSM Amplifier R330
Voice1)/data R86 LTE/UMTS/GSM
R297 Voice/data

Vehicles with Audi connect vehicle-related services (IW3)

Information Electronics Control GPS Antenna Splitter

Module 1 (only installed with vehicle tracking system)
J794 R110

LTE Antenna 2
Data
R306

Data Bus On Board Diagnostic Interface Emergency Call Module Antenna 2 Emergency Call
(connected gateway) R322 Module Antenna
J533 LTE Antenna 1 R263
LTE/data
R297
666_032

Note
For better clarity, the optional Audi phone boxes are not illustrated on the image “Vehicles with Audi connect vehicle-related
services”.

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 Audi phone box

General information
Up to two Audi phone boxes are available for the Audi A8. Depending on the vehicle’s equipment, the control module
Both are capable of self-diagnosis at Audi (for the first time hardware may be identical. Because of the different diagno-
at Audi) and participants in MIB-CAN. sis Address Words, they must be installed in the correct
location. They have different part numbers to help ensure
The designation in service is: that they are not interchanged.
For the front Audi phone box:
In the Audi A8, the Audi phone box supports the LTE stan-
›› Mobile Device Charger 1 J1146.
dard along with GSM and UMTS. LTE-enabled compensors
(antenna amplifier for mobile telephone) are installed for
For the rear Audi phone box:
this.
›› Mobile Device Charger 2 J1147.

The Qi standard is supported for the wireless charging

function.

Telephone antenna

Antenna circuit board

666_068

Charging coils for wireless

charging NFC antenna
LTE antenna input

NFC antenna output

Circuit board
Power supply and
MIB-CAN

666_067 Mobile Device Charger 1 for mobile devices 666_049

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Mobile Device Charger 1 J1146

The Audi phone box is available in the following option

dependent versions:

›› With external antenna connection and wireless charging

(9ZE).
›› Without external antenna connection, wireless charging
only (9ZV).

The display showing information on the charging status of

a smartphone in the front Audi phone box is displayed in
the MMI menu.

The compensor belonging to the charging unit J1146 has

the designation Cellular Telephone Amplifier R86.

Mobile Device Charger 1 for mobile devices with 666_050

Audi connect key

Cellular Telephone Amplifier R86 666_069

Mobile Device Charger 2 J1147

Three option dependent versions of J1147 are available:

4-seat vehicle
›› Wireless charging only (QF6).
›› External antenna connection and wireless charging
(QF7).

5-seat vehicle
›› External antenna connection only (QF8).

On 5-seat vehicles, the rear Audi phone box is installed in

the center armrest. Wireless charging is not available here
because of cooling difficulties. The rear Audi phone box
only has the external antenna connection; its PR number is
QF8.
Mobile Device Charger 2 J1147 666_051
The display showing information on the charging status of
a smartphone in the rear Audi phone box is shown on the
Rear Seat Remote.

If the rear Audi phone box is not equipped with wireless

charging, it is no longer a CAN control module. Its designa-
tion is then Roof Antenna R126. R126 exchanges informa-
tion with Information Electronics Control Module 1 J794
via a PWM signal.

The compensor belonging to Mobile Device Charger 2 has

the designation Cellular Telephone Amplifier 2.

Note
The switch-on information for both compensors is still provided by Information Electronics Control Module J794 as a
12V signal.

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 Diagnosis

Address Word 00DE is used to diagnose Mobile Device

Charger 1. Mobile Device Charger 2 J1147 is diagnosed via
Address Word DF. Along with MVs, it is now possible to
diagnose the external antenna.

Any software update for the mobile device chargers is

always provided to the MMI via a full update.

Diagnosis for Telephone Baseplate R126 is done via Infor-

mation Electronics Control Module 1 J794.
666_065

Function displays
The wireless charging function can be deactivated individu-
ally for front and rear if necessary.

If there is a smartphone with wireless charging function in

the front Audi phone box, the charging function is shown
on the front MMI display.

The Rear Seat Remote (SCON ↗) shows a corresponding

display if a smartphone is in the rear Audi phone box.
Notification on MMI display 666_054
A corresponding notification is given if a smartphone is left
in the Audi phone box when the user is leaving the vehicle.

This notification is triggered for the front Audi phone box

when:

›› A smartphone is in the front Audi phone box

›› Terminal 15 is off
›› The door is open (Terminal S off)

The notification is triggered for the Rear Seat Remote

when:

›› A smartphone is in the rear Audi phone box. Notification on Rear Seat Remote 666_055
›› A rear seat belt is unbuckled.
›› The corresponding rear door is open.

Phone box registration

When a customer purchases a vehicle equipped with a
phone box, the phone box must be registered with their cell
phone carrier. The registration information is entered on a
form downloadable from ServiceNet.

Dealers will find the vehicle specific information on a

sticker in the luggage compartment.

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Rear Seat Remote
A Rear Seat Remote is available in the 2019 A8. The device
is referred to internally as SCON (Smart Remote Control). It
can be ordered as an option, but is required if the following
equipment is ordered:

›› Telephone in rear.
›› 4-zone climate control.
›› Massage seats in rear.
›› Reclining rear seats.
›› Matrix reading lights in rear.

Rear Seat Remote in vehicle 666_058

Design
The Rear Seat Remote has two components: Auxiliary
Display Control Head 1 E857 and Wireless Control Head 1
E589.

Remote control

With its 5.7” display, Wireless Control Head 1 E859 is

similar to a large smartphone. Unlike a regular smart-
phone, however, it has been developed specifically for
in-vehicle use and conforms to crash safety requirements. Wireless Control Head 1 E859) 666_059

The display is always in landscape format, with the excep-

tion of the telephone function, which is in portrait.
Power supply Data Data Power supply
The remote control display has the following specifications: (minus) (minus)

›› OLED display ↗ with 1920 x 1080 pixels.

›› Permanently installed lithium-ion battery (2800 mAh).
›› Integrated speaker and microphone for telephone calls.
›› Wi-Fi connection to J794 via 5 GHz frequency.
›› Two volume buttons.

All information shown on the remote control and provided

directly by the vehicle is received via the Wi-Fi hotspot of
J794. For this reason, Wi-Fi must be activated in J794.
666_060

Power supply (plus) Power supply (plus)

Connections on the remote control

Note
Only one telephone call at a time can be made via J794. It is not possible to have an active call in the front via the hands-free
system and in the rear via the remote control.

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 Auxiliary Display Control Head 1 E857

Auxiliary Display Control Head 1 E857 serves as the remote

control’s mounting and power supply. It is also used for
diagnostic functions and to bond a new remote control in
the event of renewal.

The retainer is connected to Information Electronics

Control Module 1 J794 via MIB-CAN.

A magnet in the retainer ensures that the remote control

does not slip out when engaged in the retainer.

Function
The Rear Seat Remote can be used to control the following
functions: Terminal 30

MIB-CAN Low
›› Telephone handset
›› Radio and media
›› Sound system MIB-CAN High

›› Rear climate control system

Terminal 31
›› Massage seats in rear
Not used
›› Reclining rear seats
›› Seat adjustment Not used

›› Rear seat ventilation

›› Passenger seat adjustment Auxiliary Display Control Head 1 E857 (retainer) 666_061
›› Rear Seat Entertainment
›› Interior lighting
›› Matrix reading lights
›› Panorama sunroof
›› Rear and side window blinds

Telephone handset function

The remote control must be taken out of its retainer and

held like a smartphone to be used as a telephone handset.
The display is only switched to portrait mode for the tele-
phone function.

The remote control does not have an integrated telephone

module. It is designed as a separate handset for a smart-
phone connected to J794.

If the rear passengers do not wish for smartphone calls to

Telephone menu display 666_063
be shown on the front MMI display, they can select “Private
mode”.

Display when private mode is active 666_064

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Diagnosis

E857 and Wireless Control Head 1 E859 can both be

accessed via Address Word 00E0 using the VAS Scan Tool.

The following functions are available:

›› Fault memory.
›› Measured value blocks.
›› Output check diagnosis.
›› Adaptation.

A software update for the Rear Seat Remote can only be

performed in conjunction with an update of the entire
infotainment system.

When needed, the right button (volume down) must be

held to reset Wireless Control Head 1 E859.

A new remote control must always be adapted to the

vehicle as it is a participant in the component protection 666_065
process. Adaptation is done through Guided Functions via
the Scan Tool. This process bonds the remote control to the
vehicle via SVM (Software Version Management).

Note
Because there are no handsfree microphones in the rear of the Audi A8, the rear passenger can only make and receive calls
using the remote control.

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 Networking
Topology
As many as 27 control modules are needed for all the
Multimedia Display Left Rear Information Display
functions of the infotainment and Audi connect systems in Unit 4 Control Head Control Module
the 2019 Audi A8. The number of modules would of course Y32 J648

increase if all those responsible for carrying out a service

(for example, unlocking) were shown here. Therefore, this
diagram only shows the control modules which are directly
necessary in the maximum equipment version. Multimedia Display Right Rear Information Display
Unit 3 Control Head Control Module
Y31 J649
Information Electronics Control Module 1 J794 exchanges
the majority of data with other control modules via the
MOST or CAN buses. Exceptions to this include various
image data and software update data for Instrument Driver Volume Control
E67
Cluster Control Module J285 and Driver Assistance Systems
Control Module J1121.

A new type of data connection (Ethernet) has been added

to J794. It is currently used to transfer data for a J794 Front Information Display Control
software update to Driver Assistance Systems Control Head 2
J1060
Module J1121 (zFAS). J794 receives the data from an SD
card inserted in the USB hub.

Front Information Display

Control Head
J685

Transfer rates of individual bus systems:

Bus system Wire Data transfer

color rate↗
Infotainment CAN 500 kbit/s

Convenience CAN 500 kbit/s

MOST bus 150 Mbit/s

MIB-CAN (local CAN 500 kbit/s

data bus)
Data Bus On Board Diagnostic
Sub-bus system 500 kbit/s Interface
J533
Ethernet 100 Mbit/s

LVDS

USB connection

Composite video
Comfort System Central
Control Module
J393

Close Range Communica- Close Range Communication

tion Control Module Control Module 2
J1169 J1170

¹) Connections only present if surround view cameras installed

²) Only installed from control module version B onwards
³) Not installed if surround view cameras installed

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 Auxiliary Display Control Head 1 Wireless Control Head 1
E857 E859

Mobile Device Charger 2

J1147

Mobile Device Charger 1

J1146

USB Distributor USB Connection 1

R293 U41

Windshield Projection Head Up

Display Control Module
J898

Instrument Cluster Control Module DVD Changer

J285 R161

Information Electronics Control Module

J794

¹) ²)
Digital Sound System Control Module
J525

Driver Assistance Systems Rearview Camera System

Control Module Control Module
J1121 J772³)

666_066

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 Image transfer

There are various image sources on MIB2+. They are sent to the devices on which they are displayed in different ways.
The transfer methods are:

›› MOST bus.
›› LVDS.
›› Composite video.
›› Wi-Fi.
›› USB.

Information Electronics Control Instrument Cluster Control Module

Module 1 J794 J285 (Audi virtual cockpit)

J794 receives image data from various sources, which it The Audi virtual cockpit receives image data from J794 via
then forwards to other control modules. LVDS and MOST bus as follows:

The following control modules provide images and use the ›› LVDS:
following transfer methods: ›› The large navigation map and the detailed intersec-
tion maps.
›› From mobile devices connected at USB Distributor R293
or USB Connection 1 U41, via USB. ›› MOST bus:
›› All other content, such as list menus or covers. In
›› From DVD Changer R161, via MOST bus.
addition, the MOST bus is used to transfer data for
›› From Driver Assistance Systems Control Module J1121, software updates.
via LVDS.
›› From Rearview Camera System Control Module J772, via
composite video.
Windshield Projection Head Up Display
Control Module J8898 (Head up display)

Front Information Display Control Head Detailed intersection maps and highway exits have been
J685 added to the navigation information on J898 for the Audi
A8. As the images consist of a large amount of data, J898
J685 receives image data for itself and Front Information receives them from J794 via MOST bus.
Display Control Head 2 J1060 as one image from Informa-
tion Electronics Control Module 1 J794 via LVDS. An inte-
grated splitter separates this image into the section for
J685 and J1060. Image transfer via Wi-Fi

Wireless Control Head 1 E859 (Rear Seat Remote) and

Multimedia Display Units 3 and 4 Y31/Y32 (Audi tablets)
Lower touch display receive display content from Information Electronics
(display unit 2 for Front Information Display Control Head 2 Control Module 1 J794 via Wi-Fi. The 5 GHz frequency is
J1060) generally used to do this. Data are only sent via the 2.4 GHz
frequency in countries where the 5 GHz frequency is not
The lower touch display receives the image data from the approved. The Audi tablets do not receive any videos via the
MMI display J685 via LVDS. 2.4 GHz frequency if they come from drives connected to
J794 (DVD player, SD card reader, USB connection).

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Rear Seat Entertainment
Rear Seat Entertainment
The Rear Seat Entertainment system consists of the Audi
tablet in the Audi A8 . This is the second generation of the
Audi tablet. It can only be ordered via PR number 9WF and
is only available as a set of two. Its design and functions
largely correspond to the MIB2 Audi tablet in the
2017 Audi Q7.

The difference compared to the MIB2 Audi tablet is in the

menus; they have been adapted to the new MMI design.

666_097

Note
Films from video sources installed in the vehicle are transmitted via the 5 GHz Wi-Fi frequency.

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 Audi connect
Introduction
The Audi A8 with MMI navigation plus is equipped with The Audi A8 may be equipped with up to two Bluetooth
Audi connect as standard. antennas. One of them is used to connect external devices
to the MMI and is located in J794. The second one is
In the Audi A8, a distinction is made within the Audi optional. It is integrated in the roof antenna and connected
connect services between infotainment and vehicle-related to Driver Assistance Systems Control Module J1121. Both
services. The infotainment services are designed primarily antennas support Bluetooth Low Energy (standard 4.0).
for the customer’s comfort and entertainment needs. The This standard provides for a maximum range of approxi-
vehicle-related services, however, relate to the car, for mately 10.9 yd (10 m).
example its position, condition, climate control, etc.
Audi offers its customers a complementary six-month
The infotainment services are operated via Information Prime Plus unlimited subscription. Dealership personnel
Electronics Control Module 1 J794 and the vehicle-related must complete the Audi connect key user registration
services via Data Bus On Board Diagnostic Interface J533. process at delivery in order to initiate this free trial. For
more information, refer to the following website: https://
Both control modules are equipped with their own embed- www.audiusa.com/technology/intelligence/audi-connect
ded SIM card so that all Audi connect services and the
Internet in general1) can be used without the use of exter-
nal SIM cards.

The following conditions must be met to use certain

vehicle-related services, such as “Remote locking/unlock-
ing” or “Audi service request”:

›› Verified user.
›› Key user added in the vehicle.

Reference
For further information on the Audi connect services, please refer to eSelf-Study Program 970663, The 2017 A4 Infotainment
and Audi Connect.

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 Safety & Service
(up to 10 years*)

Emergency Call Audi Service

Request
CARE

Smartphone
Interface
Online Roadside Stolen Vehicle
Assistance Locator

Remote
lock & unlock
RE PRIME PLUS
0 years*) (free 6 month trial) (free 6 mont

$199 for 6 month

ervice Navigation & Infotainment $499 for 18 month WiFi

mobile s
unlimite

Audi Service Google Earth™ Point-of-interest myAudi Smartphone Weather Traffic Light WiFi dataplans
Request search (POI) destinations Calendar Info (AT&T)
(free 6 month trial)

Stolen Vehicle Parking Online News

PRIME

Map update myAudi special Online media Amazon Onlin

Locator information destinations (RSS) streaming Music

Seamless M
A8/Q7/Q8/e-tro
Traffic information Travel Twitter Fuel prices
online information

Connected Advanc
POIs v
Remote & Alert

Predictive route Natur

hone Vehicle
Car finder Geofencing Valet Alert Speed/Curfew guidance reco
ace status report
Alert

myAudi
navigation
WiFi
ion required
mobile share: $10/mo
(free 6 month trial)

unlimited: $20/mo
WiFi dataplans Amazon Online Radio
(AT&T) Music
PLUS

Seamless Mobility A6/A7/A8/Q7/Q8/e-tron/MY19

Connected Advanced 3D city Predictive route Natural voice myAudi

POIs view guidance recognition navigation

Key User Registration required

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 Using the Audi connect services

There is a significant change in the use of the Audi connect

services in MIB2+: there is no longer an Audi connect menu
and the majority of services are accessed via the corre-
sponding function.

For example, fuel prices are now shown directly in the

navigation function.

Fuel price display 666_089

A small number of services which cannot be easily assigned

to a specific function are shown separately in the main
menu. Examples of these are the “News” and “Weather”
services.

If desired, the customer can set shortcuts for these sepa-

rately provided services on the left side of the MMI display.

MMI menu with Audi connect services 666_099

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Audi connect stolen vehicle locator

The optional stolen vehicle locator (referred to in some

service literature as Vehicle Tracking System [VTS]) is one of
the vehicle-related services. It is designed to allow the
vehicle to be found quickly if it is stolen. The customer
receives a complimentary 10 year license when the vehicle
is first purchased.

Symbol for Audi vehicle tracking system 666_071

Layout in the vehicle

The vehicle tracking system has the following components The following items have been added to Data Bus On Board
in the vehicle: Diagnostic Interface J533 for the vehicle tracking system
function:
›› Data Bus On Board Diagnostic Interface J533
(connected gateway) ›› Gyroscope
›› Comfort System Central Control Module (BCM2) J393 ›› Larger battery
›› GPS antenna ›› VTS module
›› Mobile phone antennas ›› Direct connection of GPS Antenna via GPS Antenna
›› Driver card (7I2 only) Splitter R110
›› Software adaptations

Signal input from

roof antenna

666_070 666_029

LTE antenna 1 output to Signal output to Signal output to

Input for Emergency Call Module J794 J533 J794
Antenna (under bumper)
R263 Emergency Call Module
Antenna) GPS Antenna Splitter R110
GPS antenna input R263

Data Bus On Board Diagnostic Interface J533

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 Function

With the Audi connect stolen vehicle locator system, there

are two scenarios if a theft is suspected:

1. The owner realizes that the vehicle has been stolen.

2. The vehicle detects external manipulation.

1. The owner realizes that the vehicle has been stolen.

In this case, the customer must report this to the police

immediately.

2. The vehicle detects external manipulation.

If the gateway (J533) suddenly loses its power supply (for

example, if the battery is disconnected), it automatically
sends data. The owner then informs the police immedi-
ately, so that the authorities can exchange data to track the Display in myAudi after the theft report 666_111
vehicle.

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Appendix

Glossary
This glossary explains all terms in this eSelf-Study Program ↗ CD (Compact Disc)
which are written in italics and marked with an arrow ↗. An optical storage medium where data is burned onto a
metal-coated plastic disc by means of a laser beam.

CD-R (Compact Disc Recordable)

(ID3) tag CD which can be written to once only.
Additional information (for example, track, artist) in an
MP3 file. CD-RW (Compact Disc Rewritable)
Rewritable CD
↗ A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
Bluetooth profile for the transmission (streaming) of Hi-Fi ↗ CGW (connected gateway)
audio signals via a Bluetooth channel. Internal designation for a gateway with an integrated
mobile network module required to use Audi connect vehi-
AAC (Advanced Audio Codec) cle-related services.
Compression standard for audio files used for example, by
online music stores (iTunes among others) or online radio ↗ CI+ module (Common Interface)
stations. Is responsible for decrypting pay TV channels and can
house an additional smartcard for additional pay TV chan-
↗ App (application) nels.
Application software for mobile devices
↗ Composite video
ADSPC (Audi Application Desk – Service Process for Cus- Video transmission standard in which all signals are trans-
tomer) mitted via a single cable.
Internal Audi hotline in the event of customer complaints
about Audi connect (for Importer only!) ↗ DAB (Digital Audio Broadcasting)
Digital transmission standard for the terrestrial reception
AcVDM (Audi connect Verification Data Management) of radio stations.
Audi tool to verify a user for myAudi.
DAB+
asf (ASF = Advanced Streaming Format) An advanced version of DAB, which provides more radio
A digital audio and video format specially developed by stations per frequency.
Microsoft for streaming purposes.
↗ Data transfer rate
ASX (Advanced Stream Redirecting) The data transfer rate is the amount of (digital) data which
Allows WMV or WMA files to be played back and combined can be transferred in a specific unit of time.
in Windows Media Player.
DivX
Aux-In (Auxiliary) A type of video compression which is used mainly to signifi-
Signal input to audio amplifiers to which any device with a cantly compress large files at a good level of quality.
line output can be connected.
DMB (Digital Multimedia Broadcasting)
AV input (audio/video input) A digital transmission standard for the terrestrial reception
Signal input on video playback devices. of video and audio programmes.

avi (AVI = Audio Video Interleave) DRM (Digital Rights Management)

A video format defined by Microsoft that stores audio and A system to protect or be able to charge for for example,
video files together. Media. One Internet example is Napster.

AVRCP (Audio Video Remote Control Profile) ↗ DVB-T (Digital Video Broadcasting – Terrestrial)
Bluetooth profile to control audio and video devices. Digital transmission standard for terrestrial television
signals.
↗ Bandwidth
The bandwidth is a frequency range within signal process- ↗ DVB-T2 (Digital Video Broadcasting – Terrestrial 2)
ing which is designed to transmit speech or data. Successor to DVB-T in Germany with which channels can be
transmitted in HD quality.
↗ cd (candela)
The “candela” unit (Latin for candle) refers to the light ↗ DVD (Digital Versatile Disc)
intensity that a light source can shine in a specific direction. Further development of the CD with a capacity of 4.7 GB on
A normal household candle has a light intensity of one DVDs with single layer coating (single layer DVD±R,
candela. DVD±RW) and 8.5 GB on DVDs with double layer coating
(double layer; DVD±R-DL, DVD±RW-DL)

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 (ID3) tag ↗ CGW (connected gateway)
Additional information (for example, track, artist) in an Internal designation for a gateway with an integrated
MP3 file. mobile network module required to use Audi connect vehi-
cle-related services.
↗ A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
Bluetooth profile for the transmission (streaming) of Hi-Fi ↗ CI+ module (Common Interface)
audio signals via a Bluetooth channel. Is responsible for decrypting pay TV channels and can
house an additional smartcard for additional pay TV chan-
AAC (Advanced Audio Codec) nels.
Compression standard for audio files used for example, by
online music stores (iTunes among others) or online radio ↗ Composite video
stations. Video transmission standard in which all signals are trans-
mitted via a single cable.
↗ App (application)
Application software for mobile devices ↗ DAB (Digital Audio Broadcasting)
Digital transmission standard for the terrestrial reception
ADSPC (Audi Application Desk – Service Process for Cus- of radio stations.
tomer)
Internal Audi hotline in the event of customer complaints DAB+
about Audi connect (for Importer only!) An advanced version of DAB, which provides more radio
stations per frequency.
AcVDM (Audi connect Verification Data Management)
Audi tool to verify a user for myAudi. ↗ Data transfer rate
The data transfer rate is the amount of (digital) data which
asf (ASF = Advanced Streaming Format) can be transferred in a specific unit of time.
A digital audio and video format specially developed by
Microsoft for streaming purposes. DivX
A type of video compression which is used mainly to signifi-
ASX (Advanced Stream Redirecting) cantly compress large files at a good level of quality.
Allows WMV or WMA files to be played back and combined
in Windows Media Player. DMB (Digital Multimedia Broadcasting)
A digital transmission standard for the terrestrial reception
Aux-In (Auxiliary) of video and audio programmes.
Signal input to audio amplifiers to which any device with a
line output can be connected. DRM (Digital Rights Management)
A system to protect or be able to charge for for example,
AV input (audio/video input) Media. One Internet example is Napster.
Signal input on video playback devices.
↗ DVB-T (Digital Video Broadcasting – Terrestrial)
avi (AVI = Audio Video Interleave) Digital transmission standard for terrestrial television
A video format defined by Microsoft that stores audio and signals.
video files together.
↗ DVB-T2 (Digital Video Broadcasting – Terrestrial 2)
AVRCP (Audio Video Remote Control Profile) Successor to DVB-T in Germany with which channels can be
Bluetooth profile to control audio and video devices. transmitted in HD quality.

↗ Bandwidth ↗ DVD (Digital Versatile Disc)

The bandwidth is a frequency range within signal process- Further development of the CD with a capacity of 4.7 GB on
ing which is designed to transmit speech or data. DVDs with single layer coating (single layer DVD±R,
DVD±RW) and 8.5 GB on DVDs with double layer coating
↗ cd (candela) (double layer; DVD±R-DL, DVD±RW-DL)
The “candela” unit (Latin for candle) refers to the light
intensity that a light source can shine in a specific direction. DVD±R
A normal household candle has a light intensity of one DVD-R and DVD+R are DVD versions that can be written to
candela. once.

↗ CD (Compact Disc) DVD±RW

An optical storage medium where data is burned onto a DVD-RW and DVD+RW are DVD versions that are rewritable.
metal-coated plastic disc by means of a laser beam.
EDGE (Enhanced Data Rates for GSM Evolution)
CD-R (Compact Disc Recordable) Extended GSM standard for data transmission. Data trans-
CD which can be written to once only. fer rates up to 220 kbit/s.

CD-RW (Compact Disc Rewritable) exFAT (Extended File Allocation Table)

Rewritable CD File system developed specially for flash memory.

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FAT (File Allocation Table)
File system developed by Microsoft. FAT16 is used for most ↗ LTE (Long Term Evolution)
types of mobile data storage devices up to a size of 2 GB. As of 2017, the new mobile network standard. It transfers
data five to six times faster than the UMTS network. Trans-
FAT32 (File Allocation Table) fer rates of up to 500 Mbit/s make it possible to use info-
File system developed by Microsoft. FAT32 is used for tainment functions requiring large amounts of data (for
mobile data storage devices from 2 GB to 32 GB. example, HD television or videoconferencing) on the move.

FLAC (Free Lossless Audio Codec) ↗ LVDS (Low Voltage Differential Signalling)
Codec designed for lossless compression of data. Data transfer standard where signals are sent via two
cables at a low voltage.
↗ FM (frequency modulation)
Modulation method where the base frequency is modified M3U
by the signal to be transmitted. The wavelength is within An open playlist file format which is used for the storage of
the 30 kHz to 300 kHz range. playlists.

GIF (Graphics Interchange Format) m4a (MPEG-4 audio)

Special graphics format for the compression of images with MPEG-4 file for audio content
low color depth.
m4b (MPEG-4 audiobook)
↗ GPS (Global Positioning System) MPEG-4 file for audiobooks
Global satellite system to determine positions and to make
time measurements for the navigation system. m4v (MPEG-4 video)
MPEG-4 file for video content
Gracenote
A database owned by Gracenote. The database contains MAP (Message Access Profile)
information about the audio CDs available on the market Bluetooth profile which allows text messages and e-mails
(such as track, artist, genre, playing time). to be displayed.

↗ GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications) ↗ MIB (modular infotainment matrix)
An international digital mobile network standard which is Designation for a building block system for infotainment
used mainly for telephony but also for data transmission components used by several brands and on various models.
and text messaging.
MMC (Multi Media Card)
↗ HFP (Hands Free Profile) Digital memory card
Bluetooth profile which allows mobile phones to be con-
nected to the vehicle’s handsfree system. ↗ MPEG (Moving Pictures Expert Group)
Group of experts focused on the standardization of video
↗ HEVC or H.265 (High Efficiency Video Coding) compression techniques.
Standard for compressing video files. Also designated as
MPEG-5. It is the successor to MPEG-4 and is used in MPEG-1/-2 Layer 3
Germany, for example, for DVB-T2 (HD video). It halves the File format for the compression of audio files with minimal
amount of data needed compared to MPEG-4. loss of sound quality. The standard file ending is ".mp3".

HSDPA (High Speed Downlink Packet Access) ↗ MPEG-2/-4

Extended UMTS standard which allows data transfer rates MPEG 2/4 formats are designed for video and audio com-
of up to 7.2 Mbit/s. pression and are used, among other things, for DVDs
(MPEG-2) and mobile phones (MPEG-4).
HSDPA+
Extended version of HSDPA with possible data transfer MPEG-4 or H.264 (AVC)
rates of up to 42.2 Mbit/s. Standard for highly efficient video compression, which can
be used for a number of applications including HDTV,
HSP (Headset Profile) digicams or portable video (for example, mobile phones,
Bluetooth profile which allows communication with a iPod).
headset.
Multi SIM
IMEI (International Mobile Station Equipment Identity) Designates SIM cards which use the same contract and the
The IMEI is a unique 15-digit serial number with which any same telephone number. In Germany for example, this
GSM or UMTS device can be positively identified. allows up to three devices (for example, mobile phone +
Audi connect + laptop) to be operated simultaneously with
JPEG (Joint Photographic Expert Group) a single telephone number.
Special image data format used for image data compres-
sion. ↗ MW (medium wave)
Electromagnetic waves, where the signal to be transmitted
has the effect of changing the amplitude of the waves

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 (amplitude modulation). The wavelength is within the RSS feed
300 kHz to 3000 kHz range. Term used for RSS pages on the Internet.

↗ NFC (Near Field Communication) ↗ SAP (SIM Access Profile)

Standard for wireless data transfer where the two devices Bluetooth profile which directly accesses SIM card data on
communicating must be very near to each other. mobile phones. Also known as rSAP (remote SIM Access
Profile).
NTFS (New Technology File System)
File system developed by Microsoft. ↗ SCON (Smart Remote Control)
Internal Audi designation for the Rear Seat Remote.
OCU (Online Connectivity Unit)
Internal Audi designation for emergency call module ↗ SD (Secure Digital Memory Card)
control unit and communication unit J949. Secure digital memory card which can be used for for
example, MP3 players, digital photos.
Ogg (also known as Ogg Vorbis)
File format for multimedia files. ↗ SDARS (Satellite Digital Audio Radio Services)
Digital radio standard used for commercial satellite radio in
↗ OLED (organic light emitting diode) North America.
OLEDs emit light from organic semiconductor layers that
are less than 1 µm thick. SDHC (SD High Capacity)
Special SD cards which use an enhanced standard allowing
OPP (Object Push Profile) storage capacities of up to 32 GB. The performance class
Bluetooth profile for sending individual files (for example, given on the card specifies the storage speed.
business cards or images).
↗ SDXC (Secure Digital eXtended Capacity)
PAL (Phase Alternation Line) Special SD cards which use an enhanced standard allowing
Standard for the analog transmission of color television. storage capacities of up to 2 TB (2048 GB) and storage
The red color difference signal of every second image line is speeds of up to 104 MB/s.
shifted in phase through 180° relative to the preceding
image line. This means that transmission errors are less SECAM (Séquentiel couleur à mémoire, EN: Sequential
visible to the observer. color with memory)
Analog television standard mainly used in France and
PBAP (Phone Book Access Profile) eastern Europe.
Bluetooth profile which allows the transmission of tele-
phone and address entries. ↗ SIM card (Subscriber Identity Module card)
Chip card used to identify the user of a telephone in a
PIN (Personal Identification Number) network.
A numeric code required for connecting mobile phones and
thus for enabling access to the mobile phone’s data. SMS (Short Message Service)
Secret multi-digit code with which a user can authenticate A service for the transmission of text messages.
him/herself for a system, application or machine.
↗ SSD (Solid State Drive)
PLS (playlists) Digital storage module which replaces the hard drives used
A file format which is used for the storage of playlists. in the past.

PNG (Portable Network Graphics) SSID (Service Set Identifier)

A special graphic format developed for lossless compres- Freely selectable name for a wireless network.
sion.
TFT (Thin-Film Transistor)
Podcast (portmanteau of "iPod" and "broadcast") Three transistors form a pixel on a TFT display.
A podcast is a media file which can be downloaded from the
Internet (audio or video) and also be subscribed to. TMC (Traffic Message Channel)
Reception of traffic data for use in dynamic navigation.
↗ PR number
Number with which the individual equipment on a vehicle UDF (Universal Disk Format)
can be identified. File system for disks.

RDS (Radio Data System) UHV (universal preparation for mobile telephone)
Transmits additional information via the radio signal. Also referred to as the Audi phone box in MIB, and has PR
number 9ZE.
RSS (Rich Site Summary or Really Simple Syndication)
Format for distributing information and changes to it on ↗ UMTS (Universal Mobile Telecommunications System)
the Internet. Third generation mobile network standard (3G) with which
higher data transfer rates of up to 384 kbit/s are possible.

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UPnP (Universal Plug and Play)
The UPnP data protocol is used to activate devices in a
network.

↗ USB (Universal Serial Bus)

Universal serial interface for the exchange of data between a
computer and a device.

↗ Valet parking
Parking services offered at public car parks. These include, for
example, parking and returning the vehicle. Other services
such as washing and vacuuming the vehicle may also be
included.

vCard (electronic business card)

File format used for the direct transfer of address cards to an
e-mail program. The usual file ending is ".vcf".

VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)

Vehicle identification number (17-character) consisting of
letters and numbers. Also referred to as the chassis number.

WAVE
Compression standard for the digital storage of audio files.

Wearables
Wearable computer systems secured to the user’s body
during use, such as intelligent wristbands, special clothes
with additional functions, smartwatches and data glasses.

↗ Wi-Fi (WLAN, Wireless Local Area Network)

Wireless local network

wma (Windows Media Audio)

Special audio format for Microsoft Windows.

wmv (Windows Media Video)

Video file compression standard developed by Microsoft.
Typical file endings are ".asf" and ".wmv".

WPL (Windows Media Player Playlist)

Audio file playlists for Windows Media Player.

Xvid
A free method of compressing video files based on the
MPEG-4 format.

↗ zFAS
Internal Audi designation for Driver Assistance Systems
Control Module J1121.

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