Audi Q3: Using the Audi phone box

General information

Applies to: vehicles with Audi phone box/Audi phone box light

Fig. 123 Front center console: Audi phone box with connections

Depending on vehicle equipment, you may be able to use the following functions with the Audi phone box:

• Make phone calls using the vehicle's exterior antenna
• Charge a mobile device using the USB input
• Charge a mobile device wirelessly
• Reminder signal

Limitations

In some situations, the functions of the Audi phone box may be limited or temporarily unavailable.

For example, this may happen if

• There is one more than mobile device in the Audi phone box
• The mobile device is located in a bag or a protective case
• There are objects between the Audi phone box and the mobile device
• The mobile device is not positioned in the center of the Audi phone box

WARNING

• Loose objects can be thrown around the vehicle interior during sudden driving or braking maneuvers, which increases the risk of an accident. Store objects securely while driving.
• Do not allow the visual or audio signals from a mobile device to distract you from traffic, because this increases the risk of an accident.

  Operate the mobile device only via the MMI.

Note

Applicable to U.S.A.

Operation of the Audi phone box is subject to the following requirements of the Federal Communications Commission:

• This is a CONSUMER device.
• BEFORE USE, you MUST REGISTER THIS DEVICE with your wireless provider and have your provider's consent. Most wireless providers consent to the use of signal boosters.

  Some providers may not consent to the use of this device on their network. If you are unsure, contact your service provider.

• You MUST operate this device with approved antennas and cables as specified by the manufacturer. Antennas MUST be installed at least 20 cm (8 inches) from any person.
• You MUST cease operating this device immediately if requested by the FCC or a licensed wireless service provider.
• WARNING: E911 location information may not be provided or may be inaccurate for calls served by using this device.

Note

Applicable to Canada

In Canada, operation of a Zone Enhancer, such as an Audi phone box, is subject to the following requirements of the Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED):

• This is a CONSUMER device.
• BEFORE USE, you MUST meet all requirements set out in CPC-2-1-05. At the time of printing this user manual, the CPC-2-1-05 client procedures circular of ISED Canada was available at the following web page: http://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/smt-gst.nsf/eng/sf08942.html.
• You MUST operate this device with approved antennas and cables as specified by the manufacturer. Antennas MUST NOT be installed within 20 cm of any person.
• You MUST cease operating this device immediately if requested by ISED or a licensed wireless service provider.
• WARNING: E911 location information may not be provided or may be inaccurate for is device.

Making phone calls using the exterior antenna

Applies to: vehicles with Audi phone box

With the Audi phone box, you can make calls using the exterior antenna on the vehicle. Using the exterior antenna helps when there is a low signal and also provides better reception quality.

Requirement: the ignition must be switched on.

• To make phone calls through the vehicle's exterior antenna using your mobile device, lay your device on the phone symbol 2 fig. 123 in the center of the Audi phone box with the display facing up.

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