Overview - Navigation System

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MMI Navigation Plus, I8T+7UG

Information Electronics Control Module 1 -J794- behind the glove compartment
Front Information Display Control Head -J685-, 10.1 inch display in the center of the instrument panel
Front Information Display Control Head 2 -J1060-, 8.6 inch display in the front center console
Instrument Cluster Control Module -J285-, display in the instrument cluster, Audi virtual cockpit, 9S8
USB Distributor -R293- in the front center console storage compartment, two USB ports for data and charging, UF7
DVD Player -R7- in glove compartment, 7D5
Radio -R- integrated in the Information Electronics Control Module 1 -J794-
Sound system: standard sound system, 9VD
Video input for rearview camera system, KA2
Bluetooth Hands-Free Calling, 9ZX
Wi-Fi hotspot, EL3
Voice recognition system, QH1

Optional

Digital Radio -R147- integrated in the Information Electronics Control Module 1 -J794-, only ECE and QV3
Radio System, Satellite - R146- integrated in the Information Electronics Control Module 1 - J794-, only North America and QV3
USB Distributor -R293- in the front center console storage compartment, 2 USB ports, SIM card, SD card, UF7/IU1
TV Tuner -R78- in the right rear of the luggage compartment, QU1/QV1
Digital Sound System Control Module -J525- on the left rear side of the luggage compartment, 9VS/8RF only
Sound system: premium sound system, 9VS
Sound system: advanced sound system, 8RF
Audi phone box light, 9ZV
Audi phone box, 9ZE
Multifunction Steering Wheel

ASI - Audi Smartphone Interface

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Instrument Cluster Control Module -J285-, Audi virtual cockpit
Front Information Display Control Head -J685- in center of the instrument panel
DVD Player -R7- in glove compartment
Front Information Display Control Head 2 -J1060-, in the front center console
USB Distributor -R293- in the front center console storage compartment
Mobile Device Charger 1 -J1146-, phone box, in the front center console storage compartment
Information Electronics Control Module 1 -J794- behind the glove compartment
TV Tuner -R78- in the right rear of the luggage compartment
Digital Sound System Control Module -J525- in luggage compartment on left rear side

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

Repairing Antenna Wires

Notes on MOST bus

The optical data bus "MOST bus" is used in addition to the CAN bus.

A fiber-optic cable is used. Fiber optic cables are routed inside corrugated tubes for protection.

Replace the complete fiber-optic cable if possible.

The front surfaces of the connectors must not get dirty.

If disconnecting the connectors: Attach the Fiber-Optic Repair Set - Connector Protective Caps: VAS6223/9 .

Fig 1: Fiber-Optic Conductor Repair Set VAS 6223A

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When routing fiber-optic cables, make sure not to go below the minimum bending radius of 25 mm. Do not crush or kink the fiber-optic cables.

Fiber-optic cable repair. Refer to FIBER-OPTIC CABLES, REPAIRING .