Multi Media Interface


The Multi Media Interface system is an in-car user interface media system developed by Audi, and was launched at the 2001 Frankfurt Motor Show on the Audi-Avantissimo concept car. Production MMI was introduced in the second generation Audi A8 D3 in late 2002 and implemented in majority of its latest series of automobiles.

Concept

MMI consists of a single integrated interface, which controls a variety of devices and functions of the car. The system consists of the MMI terminal and the MMI display screen.
The central element of the MMI terminal is the control dial. This dial can be rotated to navigate up and down through menus, and pressed to activate a selected function. Starting with the MMI 3G system, an integrated joystick in the main control dial can be used to navigate the map. Depending on the MMI generation and configuration, four to eight function buttons surround the control dial, which launch the various features. The MMI screen is a five-inch monochrome black-and-red or seven-inch 16:9 full-color display, depending on the variation of MMI fitted in the car. MMI uses Media Oriented Systems Transport technology to interconnect the various systems. Harman Becker Automotive Systems manufactures the MMI system, utilizing QNX Neutrino's Real Time Operating System software.

Functions

MMI operates in car entertainment components, car electronics, and other functions. Depending on the actual car model, along with which version was specified, only some, and not all functions will be applicable or available.
Audi models for which MMI is available:

MMI Generation RNS-E

Certain cars have a "pseudo" type of MMI. These are the Audi A3, A4, A6, TT, the R8, SEAT Exeo, and Lamborghini Gallardo - when fitted with the RNS-E DVD-based "Audi Navigation Plus" system. While appearing to be a similar layout, and operating similarly, these two systems are very different, are unable to share mapping disks or software, and are not able to control non-ICE functions.
On members of the B8 family of vehicles, A5, and Q5 ) without full navigation capability, Audi does not describe this infotainment system as MMI. However, an MMI-esque control dial and function keys is provided on the radio/CD head unit.

MMI Generations 2G through 3G+

The MMI system has been improved over the years and now features internet connectivity through MMI Connect introduced in recent models.

Issues

While seemingly intuitive and user-friendly, MMI can be difficult to operate when driving. Attempts have been made to improve access: the MMI 3G features a new Joystick on the central knob to make it easier to, for example, input a destination using the navigation map. However, the issues remain. The Audi Q5's MMI infotainment control system is difficult to navigate, partly due to the location of its controls low down on the center console.

Software updates

MMI 3G and 3G+ systems have to be updated by an Audi dealer. The MMI 2G firmware can be updated by car owners.
  • MMI 2G systems can be updated via a CD containing the firmware update. Navigation maps are read in real time from DVD drive located in the trunk.
  • MMI 3G and 3G+ systems can be updated by using a SD Card/USB/CD/DVD containing the software. The total update process can take approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes. Once the updated software is applied it requires a PIN to re-activate the navigation system.
  • To enter the MMI software update menu, the and buttons have to be pressed simultaneously for 5 seconds. This menu also enables import/export settings to USB or SD Card, the settings are saved as an AES encrypted zip file.
  • Software version format varies by MMI system type:
  • * MMI 2G: SW: XX-XX XX.X.X XXXX
  • * MMI 3G Basic: BNAV_XX_XXXXX
  • * MMI 3G High: HNAV_XX_XXXXX
  • * MMI 3G+: HN+_XX_XXXXX HN+R_XX_XXXXX
  • * MMI RMC: RMC_XX_XXXXX
  • * MMI MIB1: MHIG_XX_XXXX
  • * MMI MIB2: MHI2_XX_XXXX
  • * MMI MSTD: MSTD_XX_XXXX
  • * MMI MIB3: MHI3_XX_XXX
MMI 2G software version history
PartnumberFirmware VersionRegionDetails
4E0 906 961 B0770 Europe / Rest of the WorldNote: Other earlier versions exist but no part numbers available. .
0890 Europe / Rest of the WorldIt's possible to update direct to 5150 from this level.
4E0 906 961 E0900 Europe / Rest of the World
4E0 906 961 H1110 Europe / Rest of the WorldThis level believed to be needed to upgrade to 5150 from versions before 0890. !
4E0 906 961 L2120 Europe / Rest of the World
4E0 906 961 N2830 Europe / Rest of the World
4E0 906 961 T3460 Europe / Rest of the WorldBrings 3D view in GPS navigation
4E0 906 961 AA4220 Europe / Rest of the World
4F0 906 961 AB5150 Europe / Rest of the WorldTo update from to 3360
5170 Europe / Rest of the World
4L0 998 9615570 Europe 3-CD set
8K0 998 9615570 Europe / Rest of the World 3-CD set
0600 North-America
1070 North-America
1190 North-America
2750 North-America
3310 North-America
4F0 906 961 AB3360 North-AmericaVersions below 1070 must be updated 3360 before any newer versions can be installed. Navigation DVD ver. 5 is also required
4L0 906 961 H4140 North-AmericaUpdate to 3360 before attempting to update to 4140. Updating from earlier versions can corrupt the MMI controller.
4F0 998 9614610 North-AmericaVersions 1070 and newer can be updated directly to 4610. Some <2005 build cars also require a newer version CAN-Bus gateway module to maintain full audiopilot function.

MMI 3G and 3G+ MMI software version history
All 3G systems are on HDD; P=Shipped with car; K=Installed by Update
BBT seems to be for Basic without Navigation, BNAV for 3G Basic, HNAV for 3G High, HN+/HN+R for 3GPlus
Software VersionRegionDetails
BBT_EU_P0054_D1EuropeShipped with 2011 Q7 / aka MMI 3G LowII
BNav_EU_P0029_D1EuropeShipped with 2009 A4 Basic
BNav_EU_P0054_D1EuropeBasic
BNav_EU_P0206_D1Europe2013 MMI 3G basic plus
BNav_EU_K0031_2_D1EuropeBasic
BNav_EU_K0070_2_D1Europe2011 MMI 3G basic plus
BNav_EU_K0206_2_D1Europe2012 MMI 3G basic plus
BNav_EU_K_0256 EUEurope2013 MMI 3G basic plus
BNav_EU_K_0257 EUEurope2014 MMI 3G basic plus
BNav_EU_K_0260 EUEurope2016 MMI 3G basic plus
HNav_EU_P0014_D1Europe
HNav_EU_P0022_D1Europe
HNav_EU_K0022_1_D1Europe
HNav_EU_K0022_2_D1Europe
HNAV_EU_P0029_D1EuropeInstalled on 2010 Q5
HNav_EU_K0031_3_D1Europe2010
HNav_EU_K0054_2_D1Europe
HNav_EU_P0072_1_D1Europe2011
HNav_EU_K0206_3_D1Europe2012
HNav_EU_K0253_D1Europe2013
HNav_EU_K0257_5_D1Europe2014
HNav_EU_K0257_6_D1Europe2016
HN+_EU_AU3G_P0467Europe2012
HN+_EU_AU3G_P0485Europe
HN+_EU_AU3G_P0612EuropeShipped with 2013 Q5 Models
HN+_EU_AU3G_K0767EuropeIn software 8R0906961DH
HN+_EU_AU210_P0532EuropeShipped with 2012 A1 Sportsback
HNav_US_K0110_1_D1North-AmericaShipped with 2009 Q5 Models
HNav_US_P0110_D1North-AmericaShipped with 2010 A4-A5-A6-Q5-Q7 Models
HNav_US_P0114_D1North-AmericaShipped with 2011 A4-A5-A6-Q5-Q7 Models
HNav_US_P0118_D1North-AmericaShipped with 2012 A4-A5-A6-Q5 Models. Fixes issue with punctuations and hyphens in street names
HNav_US_K0133_3_D1North-AmericaLatest 3G HIGH update. Available for download by Audi dealer beginning May, 2014. Fixes issues with MMI system periodically being inoperative/freezing, no audio, bluetooth being inoperative or losing connection, bluetooth phone not downloading contacts, satellite radio band not being available in band selection screen, satellite radio presets sporadically disappear.
HN+_US_AU_P0110North-AmericaShipped with end of 2011 A8 Models
HN+R_US_AU_P0409North-AmericaShipped with end of 2012 A6/A8 Models
HN+_US_AU3G_P0467North-AmericaShipped with 2012 Q7 Model
HN+_US_AU3G_P0487North-AmericaShipped with 2012 Q7 Model
HN+_US_AU3G_P0566North-AmericaShipped with 2013 A4-A5-Q5-Q7 Models
HN+_US_AU3G_P0609North-AmericaShipped with 2013 A4-A5-Q5-Q7 Models
HN+R_US_AU_P0609North AmericaShipped with 2013 Audi Q3-A6-A7-A8
HN+_US_AU3G_P0715North-AmericaShipped with 2014 A4-A5-Q5-Q7 Models
HN+_US_AU3G_P0726North-AmericaShipped with 2014 A4-A5-Q5-Q7 Models
HN+_US_AU3G_P0733North-AmericaShipped with 2014/2015 A4-A5-Q5-Q7 Models
HN+_US_AU3G_P0814North-AmericaShipped with 2015 A4-A5-Q5-Q7 Models
HN+_US_AU3G_P0900North-AmericaShipped with early 2016 A4-A5-Q5-Q7 Models
HN+_US_AU3G_P0925North-AmericaShipped with 2016 A4-A5-Q5-Q7 Models
HN+_US_AU3G_P0942North-AmericaShipped with 2016/2017 A4-A5-Q5-Q7 Models

MMI 3G and 3G+ navigation database versions
P/N Nav. DatabaseP/N ActivationNav. Database VersionRegionDetails
3G Basic ----
4G0 919 884 AECE 5.6.8Europe2009 Edition
4G0 919 884 DECE 5.8.4Europe2009/2010 Edition
4G0 919 884 FECE 5.10.5Europe2010 Edition
4G0 919 884 GECE 5.11.8Europe2010/2011 Edition
4G0 919 884 JECE 5.12.4Europe2011 Edition
4G0 919 884 KECE 5.13.8Europe2012 Edition
4G0 919 884 LECE 5.15.3Europe2013 Edition
4G0 919 884 NECE 5.17.2Europe2014 Edition
4G0 919 884 QECE 5.20.4Europe2015 Edition
4G0 919 884 RECE 5.21.2Europe2015/2016 Edition
4G0 919 884 SECE 5.22.3Europe2016 Edition
4G0 919 884 AAECE 5.24.2Europe2017 Edition
4G0 060 884 ABECE 5.25.2Europe2017/2018 Edition
4G0 060 884 ACECE 5.26.2Europe2018 Edition
4G0 060 884 ADECE 5.27.2Europe2018/2019 Edition
4G0 060 884 AEECE 5.28.2Europe2019 Edition
4G0 060 884 AFECE 5.29.2Europe2019/2020 Edition
4G0 060 884 AGECE 5.30.2Europe2020 Edition
4G0 060 884 AHECE 5.31.2Europe2020/2021 Edition
4G0 060 884 AJECE 5.32.2Europe2021 Edition
4G0 060 884 AKECE 5.33.2Europe2021/2022 Edition
4G0 060 884 ALECE 5.34.2Europe2022 Edition
4G0 060 884 AMECE 5.35.2Europe2022/2023 Edition
4G0 060 884 ANECE 5.36.2Europe2023 Edition
3G+/3G High ----
8R0 051 884 ANAR 5.2.3North America2009/2010 Edition
8R0 051 884 FNAR 5.3.4North America2010 Edition
8R0 051 884 PNAR 5.4.7North America2011 Edition
8R0 051 884 ACNAR 5.5.3North America2011/2012 Edition
8R0 051 884 ADNAR 5.5.5North America2012 Edition
8R0 051 884 ALNAR 5.5.6North America2012 Edition.. Same as 5.5.5
8R0 051 884 AMNAR 5.6.5North America2012/2013 Edition
8R0 051 884 BANAR 5.7.3North America2013 Edition
8R0 051 884 BDNAR 6.8.2North America2013/2014 Edition
8R0 051 884 BLNAR 6.9.2North America2014 Edition
8R0 051 884 CANAR 6.10.2North America2014/2015 Edition
8R0 051 884 CJNAR 6.11.2North America2015 Edition
8R0 051 884 CS8R0 060 884 CSNAR 6.12.1North America2015/2016 Edition
8R0 051 884 DG8R0 060 884 DGNAR 6.13.2North America2016 Edition
8R0 051 884 DQ8R0 060 884 DQNAR 6.14.?North America2016/2017 Edition *Release Cancelled*
8R0 051 884 EE8R0 060 884 EENAR 6.15.?North America2017 Edition
8R0 051 884 EN8R0 060 884 ENNAR 6.16.2North America2017/2018 Edition
8R0 051 884 FD8R0 060 884 FDNAR 6.17.?North America2018 Edition
8R0 051 884 FL8R0 060 884 FLNAR 6.18.?North America2018/2019 Edition
8R0 051 884 GB8R0 060 884 GBNAR 6.19.?North America2019 Edition
8R0 051 884 GJ8R0 060 884 GJNAR 6.20.1North America2019/2020 Edition
8R0 051 884 HG8R0 060 884 HGNAR 6.22.1North America2020/2021 Edition
8R0 051 884 JE8R0 060 884 JENAR 6.23.?North America2021/2022 Edition
8R0 051 884ECE 5.5.5Europe2008 Edition
8R0 051 884 C8R0 060 884 CECE 5.6.8Europe2008/2009 Edition
8R0 051 884 E8R0 060 884 EECE 5.8.5Europe2009 Edition
8R0 051 884 J8R0 060 884 JECE 5.10.5Europe2009/2010 Edition
8R0 051 884 R8R0 060 884 RECE 5.11.7Europe2010 Edition
8R0 051 884 N8R0 060 884 NECE 5.12.5Europe2011 Edition
8R0 051 884 AH8R0 060 884 AHECE 5.13.8Europe2012 Edition
8R0 051 884 AR8R0 060 884 ARECE 6.15.5Europe2013 Edition
8R0 051 884 BC8R0 060 884 BCECE 6.16.3Europe2013/2014 Edition
8R0 051 884 BK8R0 060 884 BKECE 6.17.3Europe2014 Edition
8R0 051 884 BT8R0 060 884 BTECE 6.19.3Europe2014/2015 Edition
8R0 051 884 CH8R0 060 884 CHECE 6.20.4Europe2015 Edition
8R0 051 884 CR8R0 060 884 CRECE 6.21.2Europe2015/2016 Edition
8R0 051 884 DF8R0 060 884 DFECE 6.22.4Europe2016 Edition
8R0 051 884 DP8R0 060 884 DPECE 6.23.2Europe2016/2017 Edition
8R0 051 884 ED8R0 060 884 EDECE 6.24.2Europe2017 Edition
8R0 051 884 EM8R0 060 884 EMECE 6.25.3Europe2017/2018 Edition
8R0 051 884 FC8R0 060 884 FCECE 6.26.1Europe2018 Edition
8R0 051 884 FK8R0 060 884 FKECE 6.27.2Europe2018/2019 Edition
8R0 051 884 GA8R0 060 884 GAECE 6.28.2Europe2019 Edition
8R0 051 884 GH8R0 060 884 GHECE 6.29.1Europe2019/2020 Edition
8R0 051 884 GS8R0 060 884 GSECE 6.30.1Europe2020 Edition
8R0 051 884 HF8R0 060 884 HFECE 6.31.1Europe2020/2021 Edition
8R0 051 884 HQ8R0 060 884 HQECE 6.32.1Europe2021 Edition
8R0 051 884 JD8R0 060 884 JDECE 6.33.1Europe2021/2022 Edition
8R0 051 884 JN8R0 060 884 JNECE 6.34.1Europe2022 Edition
8R0 051 884 KB8R0 060 884 KBECE 6.35.1Europe2022/2023 Edition
8R0 051 884 KL8R0 060 884 KLECE 6.36.0Europe2023 Edition - no update anymore

Partial list of MMI firmware updates for 3G Basic, 3G High and 3G Plus:
Part numberNavigation versionRegionFirmware versionDetails
8R0906961MMI 3G HNAVEU
8R0906961AMMI 3G HNAV
8R0906961BMMI 3G HNAVEU-> 8R0906961D
8R0906961CMMI 3G HNAVEU-> 8R0906961J
8R0906961DMMI 3G HNAVEU
8R0906961EMMI 3G HNAV
8R0906961FMMI 3G HNAVEU
8R0906961GMMI 3G BNAVEU
8R0906961HMMI 3G HNAVAU
8R0906961JMMI 3G HNAVEUK_022
8R0906961MMMI 3GP HN+REUK_066 SVM:3GPEU066
8R0906961PMMI 3G BNAV / HNAVEU-> 8R0906961AA
8R0906961RMMI 3G HNAVNARK_114 SW0116 SVM:3GHUS114
8R0906961SMMI 3G HNAVUS
8R0906961TMMI 3G HNAVEU/RdWK_031, Q7, A8SW0143 SVM:3GHEU031
8R0906961AAMMI 3G BNAVEUK_031SW0144 SVM:3GBEU031
8R0906961ABMMI 3G HNAVEU/USDisplay Update SVM:3GHDISPLAY
8R0906961ACMMI 3G HNAVCN
8R0906961ADMMI 3G HNAVJP
8R0906961AEMMI 3G HNAVKR
8R0906961AFMMI 3G HNAVK_054
8R0906961AGMMI 3G BNAVEU-> 8R0906961AH -
8R0906961AJMMI 3G HNAVEUK_072 SVM:3GHEU072
8R0906961ASMMI 3G HNAVEU/RdWK_0206, Q7, A8 SW0174 SVM:3GHEU206
8R0906961AKMMI 3GP HN+/HN+RDAB+ Update
8R0906961ALMMI 3G HNAVEUDAB+ Update SVM:3GRU0098
8R0906961AMMMI 3GP HN+REUK_0485 SVM:3GPEUK485
8R0906961ANMMI 3GP HN+RCNK_0364
8R0906961APMMI 3GP HN+RJPK_0264
8R0906961BBMMI 3G HNAVKRK_0574, Q7, A8 SW0574 SVM:3GHKR574
8R0906961BDMMI 3G BNAVEUK_0206SW0175 SVM:3GBEU206
8R0906961BKMMI 3GP HN+EUK_0517 SW0482 SVM:3GPEU517
8R0906961BLMMI 3GP HN+EUK_0517 SW0483 SVM:3GPEU517A1
8R0906961BMMMI 3GP HN+REUK_0518 SW0484 SVM:3GPEU518
8R0906961BNMMI 3G HNAVCNK_0377, Q7, A8 SW0100 SVM:3GHCN377
8R0906961BPMMI 3G HNAVJPK_0275, Q7, A8 SW0272 SVM:3GHJP275
8R0906961BTMMI 3GP HN+REUK_0612 SVM:3GPEU612
8R0906961CAMMI 3GP HN+EUK_0612 SVM:3GPEU612AU3G
8R0906961CBMMI 3GP HN+EUK_0612 SVM:3GPEU612A1
8R0906961CCMMI 3G HNAVEUK_0253 SVM:3GHEU253
8R0906961CDMMI 3GP HN+REUK_0614 SVM:3GPEU614
8R0906961CEMMI 3GP HN+EUK_0614 SVM:3GPEU614AU3G
8R0906961CFMMI 3G HNAVUS
8R0906961CGMMI 3G BNAVEUK_0256 SVM:3GBEU256
8R0906961CHMMI 3GP HN+RJPK_0284 SVM:3GPJP284
8R0906961CJMMI 3GP HN+JPK_0284 SVM:3GPJP283AU3G
8R0906961CKMMI 3GP HN+JPK_0284 SVM:3GPJP284A1
8R0906961CLMMI 3GP HN+RUSK_0715 SVM:3GPUS715
8R0906961CMMMI 3GP HN+USK_0715 SVM:3GPUS715AU3G
8R0906961CNMMI 3GP HN+USK_0715 SVM:3GPUS715A1
8R0906961CPMMI 3G HNAVUSK_0133 SVM:3GHUS133
8R0906961CQMMI 3GP HN+KRK_0584 SVM:3GPKR584AU3G
8R0906961CRMMI 3GP HN+RKRK_0584 SVM:3GPKR584
8R0906961CSMMI 3GP HN+RTWK_0384 SVM:3GPTW384
8R0906961CTMMI 3GP HN+TWK_0384 SVM:3GPTW384AU3G
8R0906961DAMMI 3GP HN+KRK_0384 SVM:3GPTW384A1
8R0906961DBMMI 3GP HN+CNK_0384 SVM:3GPCN384A1
8R0906961DCMMI 3GP HN+CNK_0384 SVM:3GPCN384AU3G
8R0906961DDMMI 3GP HN+RCNK_0384 SVM:3GPCN384
8R0906961DEMMI 3G BNAVUSK_0250 SVM:3GBUS250
8R0906961DFMMI 3G HNAVEUK_0257 SVM:3GHEU257
8R0906961DGMMI 3GP HN+REUK_0770 SVM:3GPEU770
8R0906961DHMMI 3GP HN+EUK_0767
8R0906961DJMMI 3GP HN+EUK_0770 SVM:3GPEU770
8R0906961??MMI 3GP HN+REUK_0783
8R0906961DLMMI 3GP HN+USK_0814
8R0906961DMMMI 3GP HN+RUSK_0814
8R0906961DNMMI 3GP HN+RUSK_0814
8R0906961DPMMI 3G BNAVEUK_0260 SVM:3GBEU260
8R0906961DQMMI 3G HNAVEUK_0257 SVM:3GHEU257
8R0906961DRMMI 3GP HN+REUK_0814
8R0906961DSMMI 3GP HN+EUK_0814
8R0906961DTMMI 3GP HN+EUK_0814
8R0906961EAMMI 3GP HN+REUK_0900
8R0906961EBMMI 3GP HN+EUK_0900
8R0906961ECMMI 3GP HN+EUK_0900
8R0906961ESMMI 3GP HN+RUSK_0942
8R0906961ETMMI 3GP HN+USK_0942
8R0906961FAMMI 3GP HN+USK_0942
8R0906961FBMMI 3GP HN+REUK_0942
8R0906961FCMMI 3GP HN+EUK_0942
8R0906961FDMMI 3GP HN+EUK_0942
MMI 3GP HN+REUP_1001
MMI 3GP HN+REUP_1050