General Information - External Multimedia Devices

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There are several versions of the connection for external multimedia devices:

USB Distributor -R293- in the front center console storage compartment, 2 USB ports, SIM card, SD card, UF7/IU1
USB Connection 1 -U41- in the rear center console storage compartment, two USB ports, UF8

ASI - Audi Smartphone Interface

The external multimedia device connection is a component of the Information Electronics Control Module 1 -J794-.

Component Location - USB DistributorR293 in Front Center Console Storage Compartment

Fig 1: Component Location - USB Distributor -R293- in Front Center Console Cupholder

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The connections -1- are located in the front center console storage compartment.

Various external devices can be connected and charged via the USB connections.

iPod, iPhone
MP3 player
USB memory sticks
Smartphones
Tablets

Suitable adapter cables are needed. Refer to the Owner's Manual.

Fault Finding is performed using the "Guided Fault Finding" on the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.

USB Connection 1U41 component location in the rear center console storage compartment

Fig 2: USB Connection 1 -U41- component location in the rear center console storage compartment

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The connections -1- are located in the rear center console storage compartment.

Various external devices can be connected and charged via the USB connections.

iPod, iPhone
MP3 player
USB memory sticks
Smartphones
Tablets

Suitable adapter cables are needed. Refer to the Owner's Manual.

Fault Finding is performed using the "Guided Fault Finding" on the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.