2008 AUDI S8 warning

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Adjusting the cupholder individually
P ress and ho ld the retainer arm @ inw ard an d adjust i t
to fit t he c up size.
T he retainer arm should fit snugly around the cup or can. The
cupho lde r is de signed to hold no more than t wo c ups o r cans.
& WARNING
Spilled hot liquid can cau se an accident and per sonal injury.
• Never carry any beverage containers with hot liquids , such as
hot coffee or hot tea , in the vehicle while it is moving. In case of an
accident, sudden braking or other vehicle movement , hot liquid
could spill , causing scalding burns. Spilled hot liquid can al so
cause an accident and personal injury .
• Use only soft cups in the cupholder. Hard cups and glasses can
cause injury in an accident.
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Only drink containers with lids should be carried in the cupholder.
Liq uid c ould sp ill out and damage y our vehicle's electr onic e qu ip ­
ment or stain the upholstery , etc .
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Ashtray
Front ashtray
To open ashtray
-Tap the e dge o f th e ash tr ay ~ & .
Removing ashtray insert
Fig . 11 2 C enter
c o n so le: front a shtr ay
-P ress the button nex t to the ciga rette light er~ fig. 112 .
T he insert r ises from its holder and you ca n remove it.
To reinstall ashtray
-P re ss the ashtra y insert back into i ts hol de r.
& WARNING
Never put wa ste paper in the ashtray . Hot a shes or other hot
objects in the ashtray could set waste paper on fire . •

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Rear ashtray
Fig . 113 Rear ashtray
To open ashtray
-Touch the lid to open ashtray.
Removing ashtray insert
-Push the front side of the cover downward (direction of
arrow)::::::, fig. 113 -the ashtray insert will spring out.
-Lift the insert and remove.
To reinstall ashtray
-Press the insert back in .
& WARNING
Never put waste paper in the ashtray. Hot ashes or other hot
objects in the ashtray could set waste paper on fire. •
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Cigarette lighter/socket
Cigarette lighter
Using the cigarette lighter
-Push the knob in.
Fig. 114 Open ashtray
with cigarette lighter
Fig . 115 Center
console rear: Cigarette
lighter
-Wait until the cigarette lighter knob pops out.
-Remove the cigarette lighter immediately and use it.
-Reinsert cigarette lighter into the socket after use.
Connecting an appliance
-Remove cigarette lighter.
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-Plu g in applian ce to be use d.
The socket of the ci gare tte l ighter may be used for 12-volt appli ­
ances with maximum consumption of up to 100 watts , such as a
flash light, small vacuum c leaner, etc .
Before you purchase any accessories , always read and fo llow the
in fo rm ati on in
~ page 382 , "Additiona l ac cess ories a nd parts
replacement".
& WARNING
Improper use of the cigarette lighter can cause ser ious injury or
start a fire .
• Be careful when using the cigarette lighter . If you do not pay
attention to what you are do ing when you are using the cigarette
lighter you can burn yourself .
• The cigarette lighter and socket remain functional even if the
ignition is switched off or the ignition key is removed. Never leave
c hildren inside the vehi cle without supervision.
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• To avoid damaging the s ocket , only use plugs tha t fit pr operly.
• Only use the cigarette lighter socket as a power source for elec ­
tr ical accesso ries for sh ort du rations. Use the sockets in the vehic le
when a power source is needed for longer durations .
[ i J Tips
When the engine is off and accessories are sti ll plugged in and are
on, the v ehicle battery ca n st ill be d raine d.•
Long center console
Ap plies to veh ic les : w ith lon g cen ter co nso le
Overview
Fig . 116 Long re ar
cen ter con sole
T here are three storage co mpartments in the long center console in
t he rear :
Left storage compartment
The le ft sto rage c om partm ent co ntain s two 12 -v o lt so ckets. The 12 -
volt sockets can be used for electrica l accessories. The power
co nsumption a t a sing le plug mus t no t exceed 100 watts .
Center storage compartment
Th e cen te r storag e compar tment is suitabl e fo r hol ding small items .
Right storage compartment
T he right storage co mpart ment is suita ble for hold ing smal l items.
& WARNING
T he socket plus any appliances plugged into it remain functional
even if the ignition is switched off or the ignition key is removed.
Never leave children in side the vehicle without supervision.
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To avoid damaging the socket, only use plugs that fit properly.
[ i] Tips
When the engine is off and accessories are still plugged in and are
on, the vehicle battery can still be drained. •
Storage
General overview
There are numerous places to store items in your vehicle.
Glove compartment
Storage compartment
Pockets in the front seats*
Compartments in the door trim panels
Compartments in the rear doors*
Coat hooks => page 109
=> page 110
=> page 110
=> page 111
=> page 111
Left side storage compartment in the => page 112
trunk
--Right side storage compartment in the => page 113
trunk
Emergency warning triangle
=> page 348
& WARNING
• Always remove objects from the instrument panel. Any items
not stored could slide around inside the vehicle while driving or
Controls and equip­ ment
&, WARNING (continued)
when accelerating or when applying the brakes or when driving
around a corner.
• When you are driving make sure that anything you may have
placed in the center console or other storage locations cannot fall
out into the footwells. In case of sudden braking you would not be
able to brake or accelerate.
• Any articles of clothing that you have hung up must not inter­
fere with the driver's view. The coat hooks are designed only for
lightweight clothing . Never hang any clothing with hard, pointed
or heavy objects in the pockets on the coat hooks. During sudden
braking or in an accident -especially if the airbag is deployed -
these objects could injure any passengers inside the vehicle. •
Glove compartment
Your Owner's Literature and the media player are stored
in the lockable glove compartment.
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Fig. 117 Glove
compartment

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To open glove compartment
Fig. 118 Glove
compartment: CD
changer
- Pull the handle in the direction of the arrow and swing
the cover down to
open ~ page 109, fig. 117.
To close glove compartment
- Push the glove compartment lid up until the lock
engages.
In the glove compa rtm ent lid you will find a place to store a p en and
a pad of paper.
& WARNING
To reduce the risk of personal injury in an accident or sudden stop,
always keep the glove compartment closed while driving. •
Storage compartment Cg
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Fig. 119 Center
console: storage compartment
- To open the compartment, press the cover~ ~ fig. 119.
- To close the compartment, push the drawer all the way in
until it clicks in place .•
Pockets in the front seats
Fig . 120 Pockets in the
front seats
The pockets in the seat backs of the front seats are suitable for
holding n ewspapers and magazines .•

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Compartments in the door trim panels
Fig. 121 Storage
compartment in the
door panel
-To store items, tilt the compartment open => fig. 121.
& WARNING
Read and follow all WARNINGS => page 238, "Important safety
instructions on the side airbag system" .•
Appl ies to vehicles: with compartments in the rea r doors
Storage compartments in the rear doors
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Fig . 122 Open storage
compartment Fig. 123 Inserting
storage compartment
The storage compartment is suitable for holding small
objects, such as eye glasses.
Opening
-To open, touch the compartment at the front edge
=> fig. 122.
Removing and inserting storage compartment
-Open the storage compartment.
-Grasp the sides of the storage compartment with both
hands and pull it straight out toward you.
-To insert the storage compartment again, hold it at a
slight angle and push the lower part into the retainer
until it
latches => fig. 123.
-Close the storage compartment. •
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Seats and storage
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Coat hooks
Fig. 124 Coat hook
above left rear seat
There are fold -out coat hooks over each rear door.
-To open, touch the top of the coat hook=> fig. 124.
& WARNING
• Hang clothes in such a way that they do not impair the driver's
v1s1on.
• The coat hooks must only be used for lightweight clothing. Do
not leave any heavy or sharp edged objects in the pockets which
may interfere with the side curtain airbag deployment and can
cause personal injury in a crash.
• Do not use coat hangers for hanging clothing on the coat hooks
as this can interfere with proper deployment of the SIDEGUARD
head-protection airbags in an accident.
• Do not hang heavy objects on the coat hooks, as they could
cause personal injury
in a sudden stop. •
Left-sid e compartment
Fig. 125 Luggage
compartment, left side
Fig . 126 Luggage
compartment, left side
The DVD player for the nav igation system is in the left-side
storage compartment .
- To open the side storage compartment, turn the two pins
© to the vertical position.•

Warm and cold -
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energy are temporarily cut back or switched off~ page 274 .
Heating sys tems in par ticular require a great dea l of energy. If yo u
not ice, for example, that the seat *, w indshield * or rear w indow
hea ting is no t heat ing, they have bee n t em por arily c ut b ack or
switched off by
energy management . These systems are availabl e
aga in as soon as the ene rgy ba lance has bee n restor ed.
& WARNING
Reduced visibility is dangerous and can cause accidents .
• For safe driving it is very important that all windows be free of
ice , snow and condensation.
• Completely familiarize yourself with the proper use and func­
tion of the heating and ventilation system and especially how to defog and defrost the windows .
• Never use the windshield wiper /washer system in freezing
weather until you have warmed the windshield first , using the
heating and ventilation system. The washer solution may freeze
on the windshield and reduce visibility .
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• If you suspect that the air conditioner has been damaged, turn
on ECO N and con tac t an autho riz e d Aud i dea le r t o hav e th e sys te m
inspected .
• Re pairs t o the A udi air co nd it io ner req uire s pecia l tec hni cal
know ledge and special tools . Contact an authorized Audi dealer for
assista nce.
[ i ] Tips
• Kee p th e air in ta ke s lots (in fron t of the w inds hield) free from i ce,
snow and debris in order to maintain the proper function of the
cl im ate c ontro l sy ste m.
Controls and equip­
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• Air escapes through vents under the rear window . When p lacing
ite ms of c lothing on the luggage c ompartme nt cover, e nsu re th at
the openings are not covered .
• Climate c ont ro l wor ks mo st effectively if the windows and t he
power roof are c losed . However, if the interior of a parked vehicle is
e xt re mely ho t fro m the sun's rays , briefly open ing the windows ca n
speed up the cooling process .•