Updating your maps is straightforward. No tools or garage visit is required.
Step-by-Step:
Troubleshooting:
Later "Western Europe" discs (2015/2016) technically work in an East European car, but they are massive files. The 2013 East Europe disc has a smaller file size, meaning faster route calculation on the aged RNS-E processor.
Many users ask: "Can I use the 2015 Western Europe DVD just for Germany, Poland, and Czech?" Audi Navigation Plus RNS-E Central East Europe DVD -2013-
Technically, yes, but the Western Europe disc lacks Eastern European address databases. If you try to navigate to Budapest, the system will freeze or route you via "Off-road." Stick to the dedicated Central East Europe disc.
Before discussing the map DVD, it is crucial to understand the hardware. The RNS-E (Radio Navigation System - Europe) was Audi’s second-generation factory navigation unit. Unlike the older CD-based RNS-C or RNS-D, the RNS-E uses DVD-ROM technology, allowing it to store vast amounts of map data on a single disc. Updating your maps is straightforward
Key Features of RNS-E:
The system is robust, reliable, and integrates perfectly with the Audi DIS (Driver Information System) in the instrument cluster. However, the Achilles’ heel is obsolete map data. This is where the Central East Europe DVD -2013- enters the spotlight. Troubleshooting: