I am getting completely confused with the ipod/mp3 and radio systems and if anyone can help - great! I've a 2010 A3 cabriolet with a chorus 2nd generation radio and i pod attachment area located in the glove box.

I've established I will get an i pod to replace my MP3 player as I can't control the MP3 player automatically via the radio system - so that's fine.

Where I'm stumbling over is if I get an i pod am I going to be able to use it normally on a chorus 2nd generation radio which has an i pod device in the glove box? I keep reading that once the i pod is inserted you can control it like a 6 cd changer - but does that mean I will need a radio with a 6 cd changer attached already so when the i pod is inserted I will be able to control it this way or because I only have 1 x cd unit/player will the i pod not be recognised and leave me with the same problem as if I had an MP3 player where I can't control it other than by hand?

The manual is of no help at all!!
Any info would be really welcome, thank you!

 

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