Audi MMI 2G system tutorials

Audi MMI 2G hidden red menu description

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Audi MMI 2G hidden red menu was created mostly for easy software updates of your Multimedia Interface system. In this hidden menu you can also find information about cars equipment (CD changer, navigation, TV tuner, Audi Music Interface…).
This description was created based on software version 5570. If your car is using older software, you might find some differences.

Audi MMI 2G enable ambient light (extended)

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Audi MMI 2G enable ambient light (extended background light) in Audi MMI 2G (Multi Media Interface) in A4, A5, A6, A8 and Q7 cars. This feature gives you control of the footwell backlight intensity.
You don’t need diagnostic tools like OBDeleven, VCDS or VAS to activate this feature. All you need is access the hidden green menu.

Audi MMI 2G maps update DVD

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Audi MMI 2G maps update is performed with a DVD stored navigation database. Maps update procedure is simple, does not require any diagnostic tools what so ever.

Audi MMI 2G hidden green menu description

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Audi MMI 2G hidden green menu can be used to change coding & adaptation of Module 07 – MMI 2G Control Head, enable some user interface features and tweak user experience. All that without diagnostic interface like OBDeleven, VCDS.

Audi MMI battery level status 2G 3G

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Activate on your MMI screen battery level display to avoid power drains and engine start problems. Control charge of your car electrical system using Audi Multi Media Interface 2G or 3G LCD screen.

Audi MMI force restart (2G, 3G, 3G+)

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Audi MMI force restart key combination is an easy fix for frozen navigation system. Sometimes when Multi Media Interface have too many POI to display it can stop responding for quite a long time. To fix this without stopping the car you can use reboot key combination. Continue reading …

Audi MMI 2G aux audio source activation and wiring

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Audi MMI 2G aux audio source can be activated and after doing some wiring you can enjoy sound on your car audio system playing from your iPhone, iPod, notebook, mp3 player or any other source. It’s a cheap alternative for AMI (Audi Music Interface).

Audi MMI welcome screen change (boot logo 2G, 3G)

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Audi Multi Media Interface – Audi MMI welcome screen (2G and 3G) can be customized for version of your car. There are few options of boot logo to choose: standard MMI logo, S-line, S-model (e.g. S4 or S6) and RS-model (e.g. RS4 or RS6).

Enable MMI hidden green menu (2G, 3G, 3G+)

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Audi MMI hidden green menu gives you access to lots of interesting settings, features and diagnostic data. You can customize lots of user interface details and enable some optional features.

Audi navigation systems – MMI RNS BNS RMC differences

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Audi navigation systems look similar but in differences between them are significant. The confusion is even stronger since most system use very similar “Audi Multi Media Interface” splash screen and user interface.

MMI 2G software update to version 5570

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Each MMI 2G software update brought stability and performance fixes for bluetooth, GPS navigation, amplifier, radio & TV tuner. Also some new features were introduced with Audi Multi Media Interface updates, like GPS map 3D view from software version no. 3460.