2008 AUDI R8 brake

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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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P
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21
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
10
9
8
4
5
7
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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17
16
15
12
14
13
11
14
15
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18
19
20
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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 .
0
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
+
–
AN

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Handbrake is applied
Anti-lock brake system1)
Fuel level low
MINCheck engine oil level
Engine oil sensor
defective1)
Brake pads worn1)
Speed warning 1
Speed warning 2
Washer fluid level low
Battery voltage1)
Bulb monitor
Brake light failure
Light sensor/
rain sensor defective
Selector lever defective1)
No reverse gear1)
+Clutch overheating2)
Gearbox malfunction2)
Audi magnetic ride
Engine management1)
Electronic stabilisation
program (ESP)
Emission control system
Main beam headlights
Rear spoiler
Turn signals/
hazard warning lights
Cruise control system
Airbag system1)
Alternator1)
Seat belt warning lamp
Warning and indicator lamps
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Warning symbols
1)If this warning lamp lights up when driving, please contact a qualified workshop without delay.
2)If this warning lamp lights up, stop the car
immediately and refer to the Owner’s Manual. If one of these red symbols lights up in the
display while you are driving, stop the car
immediately, switch off the engine and refer to
the Owner’s Manual.
Fault in the brake system
Fault in the cooling
system
Engine oil pressure
too low
Tyre pressure too low