2007 AUDI R8 technical data

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Check engine oil level

 Please check oil level
If the  symbol lights up, add 1 litre of oil at the next opportunity
⇒page 158.
Engine oil sensor defective

If the

symbol lights up, take the vehicle to a qualified workshop
and have the oil level sensor checked.
Front brake pads worn

If the
 symbol lights up, have the front brake pads (and, for
safety's sake the rear pads as well) inspected by a qualified
workshop.
Speed warning 1

If the
 symbol lights up, this means you are exceeding the speed
that has been pre-set with the speed warning function. You should
reduce your speed accordingly ⇒page 31.
Speed warning 2

If the
 symbol lights up, this means you are exceeding the speed
that has been pre-set for speed warning 2. You should reduce your
speed accordingly ⇒page 31.
Headlight range control defective

This symbol
 indicates a malfunction in the dynamic headlight
range control. Take the vehicle to a qualified workshop to have the
dynamic headlight range control function repaired.
Washer fluid level low

If the
 symbol lights up, top up the fluid for the windscreen
washer and headlight washer system ⇒page 164.
Battery voltage too high or too low

If the
 symbol lights up, take the vehicle to a qualified workshop
and have the following items checked:
•
Poly-V belt
•
Battery condition
It is also advisable to check whether the alternator warning lamp
has come on ⇒page 18.
Bulb monitor

The bulb monitor checks whether the lights on the vehicle
are working.If a defective bulb is detected, or if one of the lights has failed for
any reason, the bulb monitor symbol
 will appear in the display
together with an additional message (which goes out after
5 seconds). For instance, if the rear left turn signal is not working,
the display in the instrument cluster will show the following
message:
REAR LEFT TURN SIGNAL
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Technical data If these symbols light up, the clutch has overheated and could be
damaged if you continue driving.
Stop the car and obtain professional assistance.
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Remote control key
The remote control will lock and unlock the vehicle
without having to insert the key in the lock.The remote control transmitter and the battery are integrated in the
handle of the key. The receiver is in the interior of the vehicle. The
maximum range of the remote control depends on various factors.
The range is reduced when the battery starts to lose power.
If the receiver has been repaired or replaced, or if a replacement key
is used, the system will need re-programming by a qualified work-
shop. This is necessary so that the receiver can recognise your
remote control key.
The remote control keys (which are radio-operated) conform with all
relevant requirements for Germany and have been approved by the
Federal Approvals Office for Telecommunications of the Federal
Republic of Germany. All components are marked in accordance
with the current legal requirements. This certification forms the
basis for approval for use in other countries.
Personalised remote control key
When you switch off the ignition or lock the vehicle, the settings of
various convenience features are automatically stored and assigned
individually to the remote control key that is currently in use. The
settings stored for the remote control key are then recalled auto-
matically the next time the vehicle is unlocked, the door is opened
or the ignition is switched on.
Note
•
The remote control key is automatically deactivated when the
ignition is switched on.
•
The function of the remote control key may be impaired by inter-
ference from other nearby radio signals (for example from a mobile
telephone or TV transmitter) if these are in the same frequency
range.
Synchronisation
If the remote control fails to unlock the vehicle, it will be
necessary to re-synchronise the system.– Press the unlock button
 on the remote control.
– Use the key to manually unlock the driver's door within
30 seconds.
– Press the unlock
 or the lock button
.
Replacing the battery for the remote control key
Each remote control key contains a battery which is
located in the cover of the key.We recommend having the battery changed by a qualified
workshop if required. However, if you decide to change the
used battery yourself:
–Carefully prise apart the key ⇒fig. 34 and the cover
using a coin.
– Remove cover in the direction of the arrow.
F i g . 3 4 R e m o t e c o n t r o l
key: Opening the coverAA
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Technical data Driver's door lock: Turn the key in the driver's door to the “lock” posi-
tion twice within 2 seconds.
Automatic locking function (Auto Lock)
The Auto Lock function locks all the doors and the luggage lid when
the vehicle exceeds a speed of about 15 km/h.
The vehicle is unlocked again automatically when the ignition key is
removed. Alternatively, the vehicle can also be unlocked via the
central locking switch
 or by pulling one of the inside door
handles. If desired, you can deactivate the Auto Lock feature in the
menu display ⇒page 24 or have it deactivated by a qualified work-
shop.
Turn signals
All the turn signals will flash as confirmation when the vehicle is
locked or unlocked. The turn signals flash twice when the vehicle is
unlocked and once when the vehicle is locked, provided that the
luggage lid and all the doors are closed. In addition, the interior
lights will automatically light up when the vehicle is unlocked and
go out when the vehicle is locked, provided that the switches are in
the courtesy light position.
WARNING
Do not leave anyone (especially children) in the car if it is locked
from the outside and the deadlock mechanism is activated: the
doors and windows cannot then be opened from the inside.
Locked doors could delay assistance in an emergency, potentially
putting lives at risk.
Note
•
If the central locking system should fail to work, you can still lock
and unlock the driver's door with the key. The passenger's door can
be locked manually ⇒page 46.
•
The deadlock mechanism and the anti-theft alarm cannot be acti-
vated if the central locking is not functioning.
•
Never leave any valuable items in the vehicle unattended. Even a
locked vehicle is not a safe.
Locking and unlocking the vehicleUnlocking the vehicle

– Press button once ⇒fig. 35.
Locking the vehicle

– Press button once ⇒.
Unlocking the luggage lid
– Press button for at least one second.
Opening all the windows

– Press and hold button until all windows are open.
Closing all the windows

– Press and hold button until all windows are closed
⇒.The turn signals will flash twice as confirmation when you unlock
the car. The vehicle will be locked again automatically if you do not
F i g . 3 5 R e m o t e c o n t r o l
key: Control buttons
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WARNING
Do not leave anyone (especially children) in the car if it is locked
from the outside and the deadlock mechanism is activated: the
doors and windows cannot then be opened from the inside.
Locked doors could delay assistance in an emergency, potentially
putting lives at risk.
Note
•
The deadlock mechanism and the anti-theft alarm cannot be acti-
vated if the central locking is not functioning.
•
However, please note that when you unlock the vehicle with the
key, this only unlocks the mechanical lock on the doors set in the
menu display ⇒page 24.
•
Both doors are automatically locked when you lock the vehicle.
Central locking switch
The central locking system can be activated using the
central locking switch on the driver's door.Locking the vehicle
– Press the upper switch
 ⇒fig. 37 ⇒.Unlocking the vehicle
– Press the lower switch
.
Please note the following when you use the central locking switch
to lock your vehicle:•
It is not possible to open the doors from the outside (for safety
reasons, e.g. when stopped at traffic lights).
•
The LED in the central locking switch lights up when all the doors
and the luggage lid are closed and locked.
•
You can open the doors individually from the inside by pulling
the inside door handle.
•
When the driver's door is open, it cannot be locked by pressing
the central locking switch and then closing the door. This helps to
prevent you from being locked out of the vehicle. The door has to be
locked separately after it has been closed.
•
In the event of an accident in which the airbags inflate, doors
locked from the inside will be automatically unlocked to facilitate
access and assistance.
WARNING
The central locking switch is still operative when the ignition is
switched off. You can use it to lock both doors automatically.
However, since this makes it difficult to enter the car from the
outside, you should never leave children unattended in the vehicle.
Locked doors could delay assistance in an emergency, potentially
putting lives at risk.
Note
The central locking switch inside the vehicle will not be operative if
the deadlock mechanism has been activated.
Fig. 37 Detail of the
driver's door: Central
locking switch
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Luggage lidOpening and closing the luggage lidThe windscreen wipers must be switched off and the wiper
arms must be in contact with the windscreen when the
luggage lid is opened. Otherwise the paint may get
damaged.
Opening luggage lid
– Press the centre button on the remote control key, or
– Press the unlock switch on the driver's door ⇒fig. 40.– Pull the release lever ⇒fig. 41 in the direction indicated
(arrow). This will release the arrester hook.
– Pull the luggage lid up.
Closing luggage lid
– To close the luggage lid, pull it down to overcome the
spring pressure.
– Close the luggage lid.
– Press down the luggage lid carefully with both hands
until you hear it engage ⇒.
WARNING
•
For safety reasons the luggage lid must always be completely
closed when the vehicle is moving. After closing it always check
that it is properly secured. The luggage lid must be flush with the
adjacent body panels.
•
Should you notice that the luggage lid is not safely secured
when the vehicle is moving, stop the vehicle immediately and
close the luggage lid properly, otherwise it could cause an acci-
dent.Caution
Make sure that no objects protrude beyond the edges of the storage
well otherwise the luggage lid could be damaged.
Note
The door catches/luggage lid warning symbol lights up in the instru-
ment cluster if the luggage lid is not properly closed when the igni-
tion is switched on.
Fig. 40 Driver's door:
Unlocking the luggage
lidFig. 41 Luggage lid
unlocked: Release lever
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Technical data Turn signals
The turn signals flash briefly when the vehicle is locked to confirm
that the doors, the engine lid and the luggage lid are properly
closed and locked.
If the turn signals do not flash, check the doors, engine lid and
luggage lid to make sure they are properly closed. The turn signals
will flash briefly if one of the doors, the luggage lid or the engine lid
is closed after the system has been switched on.
Note
•
To make sure that the alarm is fully operative when leaving the
vehicle, briefly check that all the doors and windows are closed.
•
If the vehicle is unlocked at the driver's door using the key, the
central locking switch only becomes fully functional after the igni-
tion is switched on.
•
The alarm is triggered immediately if one of the battery cables is
disconnected while the alarm system is active.
Interior monitor
The interior monitor triggers an alarm if it detects move-
ment inside the vehicle.
You should deactivate the interior monitor if there is a
possibility that the alarm could be set off, for instance, by a
pet or by an object moving about inside the car ⇒. The
tow-away protection function* should be deactivated if the
car is being towed or transported (for instance by rail or
ship).
Deactivating interior monitor

– Press the switch on the door ⇒fig. 43.
– Then lock the vehicle.
Deactivating the tow-away protection*

– Press the switch on the door.
– Then lock the vehicle.The diode in the switch
 or
 will light up when the interior
monitor / tow-away protection* function is deactivated. In addition,
the diode on the dashboard will light up for about 3 seconds. The
diode on the dashboard will flash rapidly for about 3 seconds after
the vehicle is locked. There then follows an interval of about 30
seconds before the diode starts flashing slowly.
The interior monitor / tow-away protection* function is automati-
cally switched on again next time the vehicle is locked.
WARNING
Do not leave anyone (especially children) in the car if it is locked
from the outside and the deadlock mechanism is activated: the
doors and windows cannot then be opened from the inside.
Locked doors could delay assistance in an emergency, potentially
putting lives at risk.
Fig. 43 Switches for
the interior monitor in
the door trim (only
visible when the
driver's door is open)
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•
Close the window as far as it will go by lifting and holding the
window switch.
•
Release the switch and then lift it again for one second. This will
reactivate the automatic function.
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