2008 AUDI R8 engine

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Quick reference guide

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To open:
Press the switch on the driver’s door. To close:
Press the tank flap until you hear it click into place.
Engine oil
The correct oil specifications and
engine oil capacity are listed in the
Performance, weights and dimen-
sions section of the
Owner’s Manual.
Fuel
(see sticker)
Tyre pressures
(see sticker on door
pillar on driver side)
Warning triangle
The compartment for the
warning triangle is located beneath the luggage compartment floor.
Luggage lid
To open:
Press the button on
the remote control key or on the driver's door. The lid will springopen slightly. Press the release
flap between the radiator grille and the luggage lid and lift the lid.
To close: Lower the luggage lid
and press it into the catch.

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Dear Audi Driver,
This quick reference guide gives you an
overview of the main features and
contr

ols of your vehicle. However, it
cannot replace the detailed Owner’s
Manual which contains important
information and safety warnings.
Please refer to your Owner's Manual for
detailed information on your vehicle.
You will find everything you need to
know about the radio, CD, navigation
and telephone functions in the Operating
Manual for your navigation system.
We wish you safe and enjoyable
motoring with your new Audi.
AUDI AG

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Electric windows
To set the desired position: Press/pull to the first stop and hold.
”One-touch” function:
Press/pull briefly to the second stop.
Adjuster for exterior mirrors
Turn the adjuster for:
Left exterior mirror
Exterior mirror heating
Right exterior mirror
Exterior mirror retraction
Press the adjuster to move the mirror glass
in the desired direction.
Unlock switches for:
Luggage lid
Tank flap
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Buttons for:
Audi magnetic ride
Electronic stabilisationprogram
Hazard warning lights
Rear spoiler
parking system for activation/deactivation
of parking aid
Warning lamp for front
passenger’s airbag
Handbrake
ESP OFF
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Door handle and central
locking switch
Lock
Unlock
Bonnet lock release
Light switch
Cruise control system
Turn signal and main beam
lever
Controls on multi-function
steering wheel
Instruments and warning/
indicator lamps
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9
8
4
5
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6
Steering wheel position
adjuster Ignition lock
Windscreen wipers/washer
and buttons for on-board
computer
Navigation system Air conditioner
Front passenger’s seat
heating
Driver’s seat heating
Gear lever or selector lever
for Rtronic
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Manual seat adjustment
To move seat backwards or forwards:
Lift the lever and move the seat.
Then relea
se the lever and move the
seat further until the catch engages.
To adjust lumbar support:
Press the appropriate part of the
switch.
T

o adjust seat height:
Pull up or press down the lever
repeatedly .
T

o adjust backrest:
Take your weight off the backrest
and turn the knob. To release backrest:
Pull the lever upwards and fold the
backr est f

orwards.
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7
6
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Adjusting head restraints
Take hold of the sides of the head
restraint with both hands and move it up
or down as required. The top of the head
restraint should be at eye level or higher.
Seat adjustment
Electric seat adjustment
To adjust lumbar support:
Press the appropriate part
of the switch.
To adjust se

at height and move seat
backwards or
forwards:
Front of seat cushion up/down
Rear of seat cushion up/down Seat up/down
Seat forwards/
bac

kwards
To adjust backrest: Backrest further
upright/further
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eclined
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3
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Sitting position
Sit in a normal upright position anddo not sit too close to the steering
wheel. If necessary, also adjust the position of the steering wheel.min.
25 cm

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Starting the engine
Switching on the ignition/starting the engine
Insert the key into the ignition lock.
To switch on the ignition: Turn the
key to position .
To start the engine (on vehicles
with manual gearbox): Press
the clutch and turn the key to position until the engine
starts.
To start the engine (R tronic):
Press the brake pedal and turn
the key to position until the
engine starts.
To switch off the engine: Turn the key
to position .
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2
2
1
R tronic
Automated manual gearbox
The clutch mechanism and gear
changes are controlled electronically.
You can drive in automatic mode
or shift gears yourself manually.
A - Automatic and manual gear selection
p Briefly press the selector lever to position A.
The gears ar e c

hanged automatically.
p Briefly press the selector lever forwards (
+) to shift up a gear.
p Briefly pull the selector lever back (-) to shift down a gear.
N - Neutral
p Press the selector lever from position Atowards the right ( N) or
fr
om reverse gear (position R ) towards the left (A).
R - Reverse gear
p With the vehicle stationary (engine idling), press the brake pedal and briefly
press the selector

lever from position Nto R.
Sport function
Press the button to activate/deactivate the sport function.
In the sport function mode, the engine’s power reserves are utilised fully.
SPORT
N
R
+
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AN

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Switches for air conditioner
Control on left:Temperature selection
Control in middle: Switching air conditioner on/off and
regulating blower speed.
Control on right: Air distribution
Automatic mode
Set the desired temperature and
press the button.
Air recirculation
Circulates and filters the air in the interior
of the vehicle
Switching air cooling system on/off
Defrosting windscreen and side windows
Rear window heating
AC
AUTO
Audi magnetic ride
Two suspension systems in one vehicle
Normal driving mode: Comfort-oriented suspension
Sport driving mode: Performance-oriented suspension
Press the button to activate/deactivate the mode.