Audi A4: Software update
Introduction
Applies to: vehicles with software update
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
Applies to: vehicles with 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.
Downloading updates
Requirement: notification for an online system
update will appear in the center display.
- Press on the notification, or
- Open the notification in the notification center
on 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, or
- Open the notification in the notification center
on 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
Applies to: vehicles with online system update
The following messages may appear depending
on the vehicle equipment:
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.
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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
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Special tools and workshop equipment required
Shop Crane -VAS6100-
Puller - Input Shaft -T40050-
Pressure Stand -T40099-
Guide Pins - Gearbox -T40288-
Engine Support Bridge - Additional Hooks (2 pc.) -10-222A/2-
Removing
Secure the transmission on the Engine And Transmission
Holder -VAS609
Safety precautions
WARNING
As the driver, you are always completely responsible
for all driving tasks. The assist
systems cannot replace the driver's attention.
Give your full attention to driving the
vehicle, and be ready to intervene in the
traffic situation at all times.
Activate the assi