2007 AUDI R8 service

ForewordThank you for choosing the Audi R8.
The new Audi R8 combines the latest technology with numerous features for your comfort and
convenience. To help you get the best out of these features in everyday use, we recommend that
you read this Manual carefully.
As well as information on how to use the controls and equipment, the Owner's Manual contains
important notes on care and maintenance. These are relevant to your safety and will help preserve
your car's value.
In addition to this Owner's Manual, the Service Wallet also includes the Operating Manual for your
infotainment system and the Service Schedule. The Service Schedule contains important informa-
tion on Audi service requirements and lists the vehicle's fuel consumption figures. We recommend
that you keep the Service Wallet in the car at all times.
Our Audi R8 dealers are comprehensively trained and qualified to ensure that you receive the
highest level of quality, comfort and convenience. Should you have any further questions
regarding your car or if you suspect that your owner's literature is not complete, please contact
your Audi R8 dealer or importer. They are always glad to answer your queries and note any sugges-
tions you may have.
We wish you safe and enjoyable motoring with your Audi R8.
AUDI AG
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Contents 2ContentsNotes on this Owner's
Manual
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Controls
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Controls and displays
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Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Instruments and
warning/indicator lamps
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Instruments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Warning and indicator lamps . . . . .
Driver information system
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Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Service interval display . . . . . . . . . .
On-board computer . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lap timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Speed warning function . . . . . . . . .
Notes and symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Doors and windows
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Remote control keys . . . . . . . . . . . .
Central locking system . . . . . . . . . .
Luggage lid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Anti-theft alarm system . . . . . . . . . .
Electric windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lights and vision
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Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Interior lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Clear vision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Windscreen wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear-view mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Digital compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seats and storage
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Manually adjustable front seats . .
Electrically adjustable front seats
Bucket seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Head restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cup holders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ashtray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cigarette lighter and electrical
socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Storage compartments . . . . . . . . .
Heating and cooling
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Air conditioner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear window heating . . . . . . . . .
Seat heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Driving
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Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ignition lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Starting the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Switching off the engine . . . . . . . .
Handbrake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Parking aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cruise control system . . . . . . . . . .
Audi magnetic ride . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Automatic gearbox
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Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Manual mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Automatic mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Kick-down feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Launch control programme . . . . . .
Steering wheel with paddle levers
Backup programme . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HomeLink
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Universal transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety
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Safe driving
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General notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Correct sitting positions . . . . . . . . .
Pedal area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Stowing luggage safely . . . . . . . . .
Seat belts
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Why is it so important to use seat
belts? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Forces acting in a collision . . . . . .
How to wear seat belts properly .
Belt tensioners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Airbag system
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Description of airbag system . . . .
Front airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Side airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Instruments and warning/indicator lamps 16
Note•
Yellow symbols are accompanied by one warning chime. The
function indicated should be checked as soon as possible.
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A red symbol is accompanied by three warning chimes. The
symbol will keep flashing until the fault is corrected.
Applies to vehicles: with Audi magnetic rideAudi magnetic ride

This warning lamp monitors the damping effect of the
shock absorbers.The warning lamp
 lights up when the ignition is switched on.
Note
If the warning lamp lights up while the vehicle is moving, this indi-
cates a vehicle damping malfunction. The suspension should be
checked immediately by a qualified workshop.Applies to vehicles: with tyre pressure monitoring systemTyre pressure monitoring system

Th e t y re p re s s u re s h o u l d b e c o rre c t e d as s o o n as p o s s i b l e
if it is too low.If the
 symbol appears, the tyre pressure on at least one
of the wheels is too low.–Stop the vehicle.
– Check the tyre(s).
– Adjust the tyre pressure ⇒page 167.
For more detailed information on the tyre pressure monitoring
system please refer to ⇒page 172.Engine management

This warning lamp monitors the engine management
system.The
 warning lamp (Electronic Power Control) lights up when the
ignition is switched on to show that the lamp is working properly.Note
If the warning lamp lights up while the vehicle is moving, this indi-
cates a fault in the engine management system. The engine should
be serviced by a qualified workshop without delay.Electronic stabilisation program (ESP)

This warning lamp monitors the electronic stabilisation
program.The warning lamp
 has the following functions:
•
It flashes when the ESP or traction control system (ASR) inter-
venes while the vehicle is in motion.
•
It lights up when the ignition is switched on and should go out
again after about 2 seconds. This signals that the lamp is working
properly.
•
It will light up continuously if there is a malfunction in the ESP.
•
It will light up continuously if the ESP is switched off.

Seat belt warning lamp
⇒page 18

Fault in brake system / handbrake is
applied
⇒page 18
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Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
⇒page 19
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Driver information system21
Controls
Safety
Driving tips
General maintenance
Self-help
Technical data
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On vehicles equipped with the Audi navigation system* the
displays may vary from the normal lay-out during route guidance.
Service interval displayThis display reminds the driver when the next routine
service is due.Displaying distance to next service
When you pull the adjuster/test button ⇒page 10, fig. 2 briefly
with the ignition switched on, the display will show how far the
vehicle can be driven before the next service is due. The remaining
distance to the next service is updated every 500 km.
On a new vehicle, or after a service has been carried out, the display
will always show SERVICE IN ----- KM --- DAYS for the first 500 km.
This also applies to vehicles with “LongLife Service”.Service reminder
The following message will appear in the display when the ignition
is switched on, starting at around 2000 km
1) before the next service
is due:
SERVICE IN 2000 KM --- DAYS
The display reverts back to the standard display after about
5 seconds. The remaining distance to the next service is updated
(and displayed accordingly) every time the ignition is switched on,
until the service becomes due.
Service due
The next service is due when the message SERVICE! appears in the
display immediately after switching on the ignition. The display
reverts back to the standard display after about 5 seconds.
Resetting the display
The display is reset by the workshop after the service has been
carried out. However, if the service was not carried out by a qualified
workshop, the service interval display will have to be reset as
described in the following. It is then only possible to set fixed
service intervals of 15,000 km.
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Switch on the ignition.
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When you pull the adjuster/test button ⇒page 10, fig. 2
SERVICE! will appear in the display.
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Pull the button until SERVICE IN ----- KM --- DAYS is shown in the
display. The display switches out of the reset mode if you do not pull
the reset button within 5 seconds.Note
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The distance to the next service cannot be called up if the system
has detected a fault (red symbol).
Fig. 9 Display: Service
interval display
A10
1)When exactly the service reminder will appear for the first time depends on
the way the vehicle is driven (e.g. short or long trips).
A10
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Driver information system 22•
Do not reset the service interval display between services - other-
wise the display will be incorrect.
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The information in the service interval display remains intact if
the battery is disconnected.
•
On vehicles equipped with the driver information system the
service interval display can also be called up using the on-board
computer.
On-board computerIntroduction
The on-board computer provides you with useful informa-
tion during a journey, including average and current fuel
consumption, average speed, fuel range, driving time and
distance covered.Press the button ⇒page 23, fig. 11 to switch back and
forward between the functions of on-board computers 1 and 2.
The number in the display ⇒fig. 10 indicates which of the two
memories is currently in use. The figure 1 means that the display is
showing the information in the single journey memory (on-board
computer 1). The figure 2 means that the display is showing the
information in the total journey memory (on-board computer 2).Single journey memory (on-board computer 1)
The single journey memory processes the information on a journey
from the time the ignition is switched on until it is switched off. If
the journey is resumed within two hours after the ignition is
switched off, the new figures are automatically included in the
calculation. If the journey is interrupted for more than two hours the
stored information is automatically erased when you resume your
journey.
Total journey memory (on-board computer 2)
Unlike the single journey memory, the total journey memory is not
erased automatically. In this way, you can determine the period for
which you wish the on-board computer to supply figures.
Fuel range
The estimated fuel range is displayed in km. The fuel range is
displayed in increments of 10 km.
Average fuel consumption
This mode shows the average fuel consumption since the memory
was last cancelled in litres/100 km.
Current fuel consumption
The display shows the current fuel consumption in litres/100 km.
When the vehicle is stationary the computer will display the last
value in the memory.
Average speed
This mode shows the average speed driven since the memory was
last cancelled (in km/h).
Driving time
This display shows the period of time which has elapsed since the
memory was last cancelled. The longest possible period it can cover
is 999 hours and 59 minutes.
Fig. 10 On-board
computer: Memory 1
Reset
AB
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Driver information system 24MenusIntroductionSome of the functions in your vehicle can be adjusted, activated and
controlled via menus (e.g. parking aid*). With the aid of the menus
you can then also select the information you wish to see on the
display. This only works when the ignition is on. The menus are acti-
vated via the button and the rocker switch on the wind-
screen wiper lever ⇒fig. 12.The main menu lists the different display types (for technical
reasons, illustrations in this manual are in German language):
Set (Einstellen)
Check (Abfragen)
Menu off (Menü aus)
Help (Hilfe)
The 4 main menu options have the following submenus:
Fig. 12 Windscreen
wiper lever: Controls
for menu displayFig. 13 Display: Main
menu
Reset
Set
Clock
⇒page 26
Computer
⇒page 26
Speed warning
⇒page 32
Language: you can select
one of 6 languages.
⇒page 26
Units: for measuring dis-
tance, fuel consumption
and temperature
⇒page 26
Lights
⇒page 52 ⇒page 54
Wipers (service position)
⇒page 61
Windows
⇒page 43
Doors (Auto Lock)
⇒page 43
Parking aid*
⇒page 85
Check
ServiceChassis number
⇒page 196
Menu off
The menu display will disappear and the lap timer
will appear.
Help
The Help function explains the symbols in the
menu display.
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Lights and vision59
Controls
Safety
Driving tips
General maintenance
Self-help
Technical data
Windscreen wipersWindscreen wipers

The windscreen wiper lever controls the windscreen
wipers and the automatic wash and wipe.The windscreen wiper lever ⇒fig. 54 has the following
settings:
Brief wipe
– Move the lever down to position to give the wind-
screen a brief wipe.
Intermittent wipe
 (activating light sensor/ rain
sensor*)
– Move the lever up to the stop .
– Move the control to set the wiper intervals or the
sensitivity of the light sensor/ rain sensor*.
Slow wiper speed
– Move the lever up to the stop .Fast wiper speed
– Move the lever up to the stop .
Automatic wash and wipe
– Pull the lever to position .
– Release the lever again. The washer will stop and the
wipers will keep running for approximately 4 seconds.
The number of wipe cycles varies according to the length
of time the lever is pulled.
Switching off the wipers
– Move the lever to the "off" position .
Lifting the wiper arms
–Do not lift the wiper arms away from the windscreen
when they are in their normal park position; this could
damage the paintwork on the luggage lid.
– In icy conditions, check that the wiper blades are not
frozen to the windscreen.
–Place the wipers in the “service position” ⇒page 61.
The washers and wipers will only work when the ignition is switched
on.
To reduce the sensitivity level of the light sensor/ rain sensor* move
control downwards. To increase the sensitivity level of the light
sensor/ rain sensor move the control upwards. If you have selected
a high sensitivity level for the rain sensor the windscreen wipers will
react sooner to any moisture on the windscreen. The wiper intervals
in the intermittent wipe setting are also varied automatically
according to the road speed (in addition to the sensitivity setting).
If you stop briefly, e.g. at traffic lights, the wiper speed will automat-
ically be reduced by one level.
Fig. 54 Windscreen
wiper lever
A1
A2
AA
A3
A4
A5
A0
AA
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Lights and vision61
Controls
Safety
Driving tips
General maintenance
Self-help
Technical data
Service position
The wiper blades can only be replaced when the wiper
arms are in the service position.The windscreen wipers will only function if the luggage lid
is completely closed.
Moving the wiper blades into the service
position
– In icy conditions, check that the wiper blades are not
frozen to the windscreen.
– Switch on the ignition.
– Move the windscreen wiper lever to position 0.
– Press the button repeatedly until the DISPLAY
TYPE menu appears in the driver information system
display.
– Use the rocker switch and the button to select
SET > WIPERS > FRONT > SERVICE POSITION ON. The
wiper arms will move into the service position.Returning the wiper blades to their normal park
position
– Make sure that the wiper blades are resting on the wind-
screen.
– Switch the ignition on and push the windscreen wiper
lever ⇒fig. 55 from position 0 to 1. The wiper arms will
return to their normal park position.
Caution
Never move the vehicle with the wiper arms in a raised position as
they are automatically moved back to their normal park position
above a speed of 6 km/h. The paintwork on the luggage lid may be
damaged as a result.
Note
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You can also use the service position, for example, if you want to
fix a cover over the windscreen in the winter to keep it clear of ice.
•
The service position is automatically set to off when you operate
the windscreen wiper lever or the road speed exceeds 6 km/h.
Fig. 55 Windscreen
wiper lever
Reset
Reset
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