2003 AUDI A8 light

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Light functions
SSP282_087
Adaptive light
The additional reflector with a 35 W H8
halogen bulb is actuated as the situation
requires to ensure earlier perception of other
road users or obstacles.
When reversing or parking, both adaptive
lights are activated to provide the driver with a
better overall view of the surrounding area.
Adaptive light
Control of the headlight functions is a complex
process.
It involves real time evaluation of several
signals (e.g. vehicle speed, steering angle and
turn signal indicator) by the headlight range
control unit J431.
SSP282_092
The optional headlights with adaptive light
function are a clearly visible innovative feature
in the Audi A8 ´03. To implement this function,
the headlights are provided with an additional
reflector between dipped beam and main
beam.

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Electrical System
Side lights
This is the first Audi vehicle to be fitted with
LED-type lights. The individual LEDs are fitted
in a graduated arrangement under a
transparent glass lens and give off a yellow
light when switched on. They appear neutral in
colour when switched off.
LED technology offers numerous advantages:
– Rapid attainment of full power
– Up to 50 % energy saving as compared to
bulbs
– Service life equal to that of the vehicle
– Shallow design
– Bright, distinct marking effect makes
vehicle more noticeable
SSP282_088
Assistant lighting system
This system adapts the vehicle lighting to the
prevailing light conditions. For this purpose
the light switch must be set to AUTO. The rain
and light detector sensor G397 establishes
the prevailing light conditions and activates
the vehicle lighting system if appropriate.
Assistant lighting applies to:
– Dipped beam
– Parking lights
– Tail lights
– Number plate light
Operation of the assistant lighting system is
described in SSP 288 – Audi A8 ´03
Distributed Functions.
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Rear lights
SSP282_089
The newly designed rear lights are an ideal
combination of design, function and ultra-
modern technology.
Light-emitting diodes are used for the tail light,
brake light and turn signal indicator functions.
Newly developed "High-performance" bulbs
are employed for the lesser used rear fog light
and reversing light functions.
The high-level third brake light also features
LEDs.
Interior lighting
In addition to the usual interior, reading and
door lights, the new Audi A8 also features new
"ambiente" and door contour lights with
variable functions depending on the lighting
profile selected.
Users can choose between the following
lighting profiles:
– Highway
– City
– Cockpit
– Fond = Rear
Rear light actuation is described in
SSP 287 – Audi A8 ´03 Electrical
Components.
SSP282_111
Brake/tail light on
side panel
– Red LEDs
Turn signal
indicator
– Yellow LEDsBrake/tail light on
boot lid
– Red LEDs
Rear fog light
– 16 W HPV bulb
Reversing light
– 16 W HPV bulb
Reflector

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Heating/Air Conditioner
SSP282_103 Fresh-air intake duct
temperature sensor G89
Flap control
motor potentiometers
G92, G113, G135, G136,
G137, G138, G139, G140,
G143, G317, G318, G349,
G350, G351, G352
Air quality sensor G238
Left/right vent temperature
sender G150/G151
Centre vent temperature
sender G191
Evaporator outflow temperature
sender G263
High-pressure sender G65
Sunlight penetration
photosensor G107
Solar cells in sunroof C20
System layoutControl unit with display
in dash panel insert J285
MOST busFront information display and
operating unit control unit J523
Rear right footwell heater
element Z43 Rear left footwell heater
element Z42 Fresh-air blower control unit
J126 with fresh-air blower V2Diagnosis CAN
Data bus diagnostic
interface J533
Sunroof electronics
control unit J528 Humidity
sender G355
Humidity sender
heater N340
Climatronic
control unit J255
Convenience CAN
Additional heater
control unit J364 Rear Climatronic control
and display unit E265Energy management
control unit J644Drive system CANEngine control unit J623Front information and display and
operating unit control unit J685
Radiator fan
control unit J293
Radiator fan V7
Air conditioning system compressor regulating valve N280
Flap control motors
V68, V71, V102, V107, V108, V109,
V110, V111, V113, V199, V200, V220,
V218, V219, V221
Coolant circulation pump V50
Left/right heat regulation valve N175/N176
Heated windscreen control unit J505
Heated windscreen Z2
Driver seat/front passenger seat ventilation control unit
J672/J673
Front left/front right heated seat Z45/Z46
Temperature sender for front left/front right seat
G344/G345

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Heating/Air Conditioner
SSP282_103 Fresh-air intake duct
temperature sensor G89
Flap control
motor potentiometers
G92, G113, G135, G136,
G137, G138, G139, G140,
G143, G317, G318, G349,
G350, G351, G352
Air quality sensor G238
Left/right vent temperature
sender G150/G151
Centre vent temperature
sender G191
Evaporator outflow temperature
sender G263
High-pressure sender G65
Sunlight penetration
photosensor G107
Solar cells in sunroof C20
System layoutControl unit with display
in dash panel insert J285
MOST busFront information display and
operating unit control unit J523
Rear right footwell heater
element Z43 Rear left footwell heater
element Z42 Fresh-air blower control unit
J126 with fresh-air blower V2Diagnosis CAN
Data bus diagnostic
interface J533
Sunroof electronics
control unit J528 Humidity
sender G355
Humidity sender
heater N340
Climatronic
control unit J255
Convenience CAN
Additional heater
control unit J364 Rear Climatronic control
and display unit E265Energy management
control unit J644Drive system CANEngine control unit J623Front information and display and
operating unit control unit J685
Radiator fan
control unit J293
Radiator fan V7
Air conditioning system compressor regulating valve N280
Flap control motors
V68, V71, V102, V107, V108, V109,
V110, V111, V113, V199, V200, V220,
V218, V219, V221
Coolant circulation pump V50
Left/right heat regulation valve N175/N176
Heated windscreen control unit J505
Heated windscreen Z2
Driver seat/front passenger seat ventilation control unit
J672/J673
Front left/front right heated seat Z45/Z46
Temperature sender for front left/front right seat
G344/G345

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Operation
Measurement is performed by way of a
special capacitor which can absorb water
vapour. The water absorbed produces a
change in the electrical properties and thus
the capacitance of the capacitor. The
capacitance measurement thus provides
information on the humidity level. The sender
electronics convert the measured capacitance
into a voltage signal.
Measurement of windscreen temperature
Physical principles
All bodies exchange heat with their
environment in the form of electromagnetic
radiation. This electromagnetic radiation can
include thermal radiation in the infrared
range, visible light or ultraviolet components.
The wavelength of the radiation emitted
depends on the temperature of the actual
body. A change in the temperature of the
body alters, for example, the infrared
component of the radiation emitted. The
temperature of the body can be determined
in a non-contacting manner by measuring the
infrared radiation emitted.
Operation
The infrared radiation emitted by a body
(windscreen) is measured by means of a
highly sensitive infrared radiation sensor.
A change in the temperature of the
windscreen also produces a change in the
infrared component of the thermal radiation
emitted by the windscreen. This is detected
by the sensor and converted by the sensor
electronics into a voltage signal.
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The buttons for the seat heating and
ventilation options are integrated into the
front and rear control and display units
(refer to Page 74). Climate-controlled seats with heating and
ventilation function
The Audi A8 ´03 can be fitted with front and
rear climate-controlled seats as optional
equipment. These seats offer a combination
of seat heating and seat ventilation and can
be regulated individually for each occupant.
Heating/Air Conditioner
The corresponding feedback LED lights after
pushbutton activation of seat heating/seat
ventilation. The selected seat heating/seat
ventilation stage can be called up in the
display segment of the Climatronic control
unit J255 and in the MMI (Multimedia
Interface) climate control menu. Once seat
heating/seat ventilation has been activated, it
remains active even after switching off the air
conditioner by means of the ON/OFF button.The use of seat ventilation leads to lower
occupant skin temperatures. Automatic
additional seat heating operation controlled
as a function of temperature cancels the
cooling effect and the air flow is warmed.
The ventilation function promotes pleasant
conditions in the occupant's back and seat
area and eliminates sweating more quickly.
Under normal circumstances, the seat
ventilation function is deactivated
automatically after approx. 30 minutes.
SSP282_107 Seat heating
button
Seat ventilation
button

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J126 Fresh-air blower control unit
J255 Climatronic control unit
J528 Sunroof electronics control unit
J533 Data bus diagnostic interface
N175 Left heat regulation valve
N176 Right heat regulation valve
N280 Air conditioning system compressor
regulating valve
N340 Humidity sender heater
T16 16-pin connector
(diagnostic connection)
V2 Fresh-air blower
V42 Temperature sensor blower
V50 Coolant circulation pump
V68 Temperature flap control motor
V71 Air-flow flap control motor
V102 Central vent control motor
V107 Defroster flap control motor
V108 Left footwell flap control motor
V109 Right footwell flap control motor
V110 Left central vent control motor
V111 Right centre vent control motor
V113 Air-recirculation flap control motor
V199 Front right defroster/chest vent
shutoff flap control motor
V200 Front left defroster/chest vent
shutoff flap control motor
V220 Rear left vent warm/cold flap
control motor
V221 Rear right vent warm/cold flap
control motor
Z42 Rear left footwell heater element
Z43 Rear right footwell heater element
Z45 Front left heated seat
Z46 Front right heated seat
Block diagram for
front air conditioner
Key
C20 Solar cells
G56 Dash panel temperature sensor
G65 High-pressure sender
G89 Fresh-air intake duct temperature
sensor
G92 Temperature flap control motor
potentiometer
G107 Sunlight penetration photosensor
G113 Air-flow flap control motor
potentiometer
G135 Defrost flap control motor
potentiometer
G136 Left central vent control motor
potentiometer
G137 Right central vent control motor
potentiometer
G138 Central vent control motor
potentiometer
G139 Left footwell flap control motor
potentiometer
G140 Right footwell flap control motor
potentiometer
G143 Air recirculation flap control motor
potentiometer
G150 Left vent temperature sender
G151 Right vent temperature sender
G191 Centre vent temperature sender
G238 Air quality sensor
G263 Evaporator outflow temperature
sender
G317 Front right defroster/
chest vent shutoff flap
control motor potentiometer
G318 Front left defroster/
chest vent shutoff flap
control motor potentiometer
G344 Temperature sender for front left seat
G345 Temperature sender for front
right seat
G347 Centre left vent sensor
G348 Centre right vent sensor
G351 Rear left vent warm/cold
control motor potentiometer
G352 Rear right vent warm/cold
control motor potentiometer
G355 Humidity sender
Heating/Air Conditioner