The 2019 Audi A8 Infotainment and
Audi Connect Systems
eSelf-Study Program 990293

Audi of America, LLC
Service Training
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Created 06/2018
Course Number 990293

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Reference

Modular infotainment matrix
generation 2+

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Introduction
Design
Operating concept
MIB2+ High with navigation system

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Drives and external connections
USB Distributor R293
USB Connection 1 U41
DVD Changer R161

Radio
Introduction
DAB tuner

Navigation

Rear Seat Entertainment

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Introduction
Using the Audi connect services
Audi connect stolen vehicle locator

Appendix
Glossary
eSelf-study programs

Knowledge assessment

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Display and operating units

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Sound

Audi connect

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

Introduction
Technical features
Networking
Function
Other features
Button combinations for service

Rear Seat Entertainment

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Introduction
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Bang & Olufsen Premium Sound System with
3D sound (9VS)
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Bang & Olufsen Advanced Sound System with
3D sound (8RF)
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Antennas
Rear window
Bluetooth
Wi-Fi
Roof Antenna
Antenna filter for GPS R110
Mobile phone antennas

Audi phone box
General information
Mobile Device Charger 1 J1146
Mobile Device Charger 2 J1147
Diagnosis
Function displays

Rear Seat Remote
Design
Function
Diagnosis

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Networking

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Topology
Image transfer

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The MIB2+ generation ↗ of the modular infotainment matrix
of the 2019 Audi A8 is a fundamental revolution for Audi
models regarding information and entertainment in a
vehicle. It represents a new milestone for the entire Audi
product range.

The 2019 A8 comes standard with MMI Navigation Plus.
The performance of the system, the introduction of new
functions and hardware, the innovative operating concept and
the further integration of the Internet in both convenience
and safety/security-related applications make travelling in the
Audi A8 an exceptional experience. Due to the modular structure 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, communication and display make ever more powerful devices necessary. To meet these requirements, Information Electronics
Control Module 1 has been significantly modified with the
introduction of MIB2+.

The standard SD card reader↗ and the optional SIM card
reader are no longer in J794 but have been moved to a
shared module with the USB connections↗. This module is
referred to as the Audi music interface; the designation is
USB Distributor R293.

Compared to the previous MIB2 structure, the following
modifications have been made:

J794 also now no longer has an optical drive (CD ↗ or DVD ↗).
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.
›› Graphics performance for the displays increased by a
factor of 2.

J794 has two modules which cannot be separated in service:
the RCC module and the MMX module. Components of the
RCC module are not subject to rapid technological changes
whereas the components of the MMX will need to be modified 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 smartphone. 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 corresponding 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
functions can be selected using shortcuts on the left edge
of the display.

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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 personalized shortcuts.
The personalized shortcuts may include telephone contacts, 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
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.

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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 magnified 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 background 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:
›› Audi connect active license (IT3) including Wi-Fi
hotspot with a possible data transfer rate of up to
150 Mbit/s.

Main menu on MMI navigation plus

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›› 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

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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
High

FM1/AM
DAB

Infotainment CAN
Low
MIB-CAN Low
Composite video
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
Word 005F using the VAS Scan Tool.

USB Distributor R293

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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
to U41

USB connection
to J794

USB Distributor R293 (back)

USB Connection 1 U41