2008 AUDI S8 air condition

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Advanced Parking System
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The image in the visual display can be switched off on the MMI
display=> page 182. The acoustic distance warning remains active.
If you press a function button on the MMI terminal, the visual
display disappears. Manually switching the parking assist on again
via the
P, Yi switch shows the visual image on the MMI display again .
Further informat ion regard ing the MMI terminal is included in the
MMI user 's manual.
Rear-view camera (rear view)
The rear-view camera picture=> page 175, fig. 198 appears on the
MMI display as a mirror image. The rear -view camera picture has
orientation lines and marked surfaces projected into it as an aid to
the parking
process => page 173. The red line in the picture
=> page 173, fig. 194 or=> page 173, fig. 195 indicates the collision
area . You should stop backing up, preferably before you reach this
point =>& .
If your vehicle is close to an obstacle, the visual distance display
also appears in the picture from the rear -view camera. This superim ­
posed display is intended to help display the relevant critical vehicle
area.
If the visual display is shown on the MMI display and you press the
control button with the
Rear view function=> page 170, fig. 193, the
picture from the rear -view camera is displayed.
If the picture from the rear-view camera is shown and you press the
control button with the
Graphic function => page 175, fig. 198, the
visual display is shown.
The picture from the rear-view camera can be switched off on the MMI
display => page 182. The acoustic distance warning remains
active.
If you press a function button on the MMI terminal, the rear -view
camera picture disappears. The rear-view camera picture reappears
the next time you park. But the picture from the rear -view camera
can also be shown again on the MMI display by manually switching
off and on with the
P' Yi switch . Further information regarding th e
MMI terminal is included in the MMI user 's manual.
& WARNING
• Sensors have dead spaces in which objects cannot be
detected. Be especially careful to check for small children and
animals before backing up . Small children and animals will not
always be detected by the sensors.
• The Audi parking system is not a substitute for being careful
and alert when backing up. Be especially careful during parking
and similar maneuvers . Always watch where you are driving and
make sure that nothing is in the way.
• Remember that low obstacles which have already been
signaled may pass below the system's sensing zone when the
vehicle is backing up. The fact that the signal stops does not mean
that you have cleared the obstacle. When the signal stops, impact
is imminent. Objects such as trailer hitches, chains, narrow posts
or fences covered by a thin layer of paint may not always be
detected by the system. They can still damage your vehicle
without warning.
• Always make sure that the volume and frequency of the chimes
is adjusted so that you can easily hear the acoustic distance signal
even if the radio is playing, the air-conditioner blower is on High or
there is a high level of outside noise.
- Check the settings whenever someone else has driven the
vehicle before you.
• Improper reliance on the Audi parking system can cause colli­
sions and serious personal injury.
- Never rely only on parking assist when backing up.
- Always check rear view mirrors to make sure it is safe to back
up.
[ i] Tips
• The rear-view camera picture is available as soon as the MMI
Display or the MMI is switched on, or the start -up phase is
completed .

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& WARNING
• The rear-view camera has blind spots , in whi ch objects cannot
be detected. Be especially careful to check for small children and
an imals before ba ck ing up . Small children and animals will not
always be detected by the sensors.
• The Audi parking system is not a substitute for being careful
and alert when backing up. Be especially careful during parking
and similar maneu vers . Always watch where you are driving and
make sure that nothing is in the way .
• Remember that low obsta cles which have already been
signaled may pass below the system's sensing zone when the
vehicle is ba cking up . The fact that the signal stops does not mean
that you have cleared the obstacle . When the signal stops , impact
is imminent . Objects such as trailer hit ches , chains , narrow posts
or fences covered by a thin layer of paint may not always be
detected by the system. They can still damage your vehicle
without warning .
• Always make sure that the volume and frequency of the chimes
is adjusted so that you can easily hear the acoustic distance signal
even if the radio is playing, the air -conditioner blower is on High or
there is a high level of outside noise .
- Check the settings whenever someone else has driven the
vehicle before you.
• Improper reliance on the Audi parking system can cause colli­
sions and serious personal injury .
- Never rely only on parking assist when chang ing backing up .
- Always check rear view mirrors to make sure it is safe to back
up .
[ i J Tips
• Before parking with the rear -view camera, the Adaptive Air
S us pe nsi on sta ndard or automatic mo de mus t be switch ed on
=> page 27.
• T he rear -view camera pictur e is avai lable as soon as the MMI
Display or the M MI is sw itche d on, o r the start -up pha se is
completed.
• In order fo r th e re ar-v iew camera to func tion prop erly, the
camera
lens=> page 170, fig. 191 must be kept clean, and free of
sn ow a nd i ce. Please follo w the ad ditio nal no tes
on => page 783 .
• T he camera coverage angle changes when the trunk lid is open.
Theref ore, the r ear-view camera picture is d isplaye d w ithout ori en­
tation lines and without blue surfaces.
• Observe an d follow t he no tes on towing mo de
on => pag e 180. •
App lies to veh icles : w ith Advanced Parking System with rear view came ra
Rear-view camera coverage area
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The volume and frequency settings are automatically stored and
assigned to the remote master key.
& WARNING
Always make sure that the volume and frequency of the chimes is
adjusted so that you can easily hear the acoustic distance signal
even if the radio is playing, the air -conditioner blower is on High or
there is a high level of outside noise . Check the settings whenever
someone else has driven the vehicle before you. •
Applies to vehic les: with Advanced Parking System with rear view camera
Adjusting the chimes -option 2
The menu for adjusting signal sounds can also be called
up via the control button with the "settings" function.
Controls a nd eq uip­
ment
Fig . 206 MMI Display:
Rear-view camera
picture Fig
. 207 MMI Display:
Audi parking system
-Activate the Audi parking system~ page 770. The rear­
view camera picture appears in the MMI Display.
-Select Settings ~ fig. 206. The menu for adjusting Front
volume , Front frequency , Rear volume
and Rear
frequency
appears in the MMI Display => fig. 207.
Select
Front volume to change the volume of the front
audible signal generator, or
Rear volume to change the
volume of the rear audible signal generator.
-Select Front frequency to change the frequency of the
front audible signal generator or
Rear frequency if you
want to change the frequency of the rear audible signal
generator.
-Select Settings ~ fig. 207, or
-Press the [ RETURN I button. The rear-view camera picture
appears in the MMI Display again.
When adjusting the volume and frequency, the new setting will
sound for about 2 seconds from each audible signal generator. The
volume and frequency settings are automatically stored and
assigned to the master key with remote control.
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& WARNING
Always make sure that the volume and frequency of the chimes is
adjusted so that you can easily hear the acoustic distance signal
even if the radio is playing, the air-conditioner blower is on High or
there is a high level of outside noise. Check the settings whenever
someone else has driven the vehicle before you. •
Applies to veh icles: with Advanced Parkin g Sys tem with rear vie w camera
Switching the visual display /rear-view
camera on and off
The visual display and rear-view camera are preset in the
MM/.
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Audi parking system
Display APS
Graph ic
Rear view

Automatic
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Display APS -submenu
Fig . 209 MMI display:
visual display of distance to a detected
obstacle
-Pressthe(CARlfunction button.
- Select Systems in the
CAR menu.
-Select Audi parking system .
-Select Display APS ~ fig. 208.
Select Graphic, Rear View, automatic or off.
The rear-view camera and the visual display can be used separately
or in combination for parking.
When you switch manually to the rear -view camera via the control
button with the
Rear View function ~ fig. 209, the control button
with the
Graphic function ~ page 177, fig. 201 appears. You can
switch back and forth between the rear-view camera and visual
parking assist at any time via the displayed control button function.
The presettings in the MMI are retained .
"Graphic" setting
If you have set the Graphic function, the visual display will be
displayed in the MMI display by default upon activation of the
parking assist system
~ fig . 209.
"Rear View" setting
If you have set the Rear View function, the picture from the rear­
view
camera ~ page 175, fig. 199 will be displayed when driving
backward and forward whenever the parking assist system is acti­
vated.
"Automatic" setting
If you have set the automatic function, the picture from the rear ­
view camera will automatically be displayed when reverse gear is engaged and the visual display will be displayed on the MMI display
when you drive forward. _,,,

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"O ff" se tting
If yo u have set t he off function, both the rear -view camera and the
visual disp lay wi ll be deactivated. The acoustic parking assist
rema ins active .
[ i] Tip s
If you change the settings in the MM I, the new settings do not
become active unti l the parking assis t is sw itched on again .•
Safety tips
Ap plies to vehi cles : w ith Ad vance d Par king Sys tem with re a r view c ame ra
Acoustic parking system error message
If you hear a continuous tone for several seconds while the front
and back parking ass ist w ith visual d isplay is activated and the LED
in the switch
P wA flashes when you engage the reverse gear, there is
a malfunction in the acoustic parking assist.
This system error is immed iate ly output after:
• Every manua l activation via the switch
Pw.o. => page 170,
• Reverse gear is engaged for t he first t ime during an ign it ion
cycle, or
• An error is detected dur ing operation.
[ i ] Tip s
If the system reports an error, have an Audi dealer or an authorized
dea lership correct this system error .•
Controls and equip­ ment
Applies to vehi cles: w it h Ad vanced Par king Sy stem wit h rea r vie w camera
Rear-view camera tips
We recommend that you pract ice parking with t he rear -v iew ca mera
in a traffic-free location, or parking
lot, to become familiar with the
system, the orien tation lines, and their fu nction . When do ing th is,
there should be good light and weather conditions .
I n the MMI Disp lay, objects or vehicles appear closer or further away
if:
• you are driving in reverse gear from a level surface onto an
inc lin e, or a downward slope,
• you are dr iving in reverse gear toward protruding objects,
• the vehicle is carrying too much load in the rear .
The accuracy of the orientation lines and b lue surfaces diminishes
if :
• the Adaptive Air Suspension is defec tive, or the dynamic or lift
mode is switched on,
• the rear -view camera does not provide a re liable image, for
examp le, in poor vis ibility conditions or if the lens is dirty,
• the image on the screen is not visib le due to sun glare and reflec ­
t ion.
Caring for the re ar-v iew c amer a len s:
• Dampen the lens with a household a lcoho l- based g lass c leaner,
and c lean the lens with a dry cloth.
• Remove snow with a hand brush.
• Remove ice, preferably with de -icing
spray=> 0.
& WARNING
• The rear -view c amera does not r epla ce the vie w to the re ar a nd
the rear view mirror s.
• The rear-view camer a - be cause of t echn ical lim itations -doe s
not show the entire are a behind the
vehicle => page 174, fig. 197. ~

Adaptiv e Air Su spension 11!11
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Ad apt iv e Air Suspension
Adaptive Air Suspension and
Damping
Description
Adaptive Air Suspension and damping can be regulated
and they adapt automatically to a request from the driver
and the driving situation at the time.
Adaptive Air Suspension is an electronica lly contro lled springing
and damping system. T his chassis system makes it eas ier on the
driver by adapting to the particu lar situation through imperceptible
control processes.
The
Ad apti ve Air Suspen sion component regu lates ground c lear­
ance depending on vehicle speed, load condition and driver input .
Acce lerat ing to a speed above a predetermined limit wil l make the
vehic le lower i tself. On the other hand, driving more slowly results
in the vehic le rais ing again at specific speeds .
T he
d amp in g component provides individual contro l of the
damping forces. For examp le, with damping characteristics set to
provide greater comfort, damping is set somewhat harder for a brief
period only as required, for example, when going around a curve or
over rough road surfaces as well as when brak ing.
S ett ing s
Adaptive Air Suspension provides the driver with the opportunity to
set the chassis characteristics a lso to their individua l preference .
With the driving modes
standard, automatic and dynamic the driver
has three chassis settings availab le, ranging from comfort to sporty.
In addition,
lift provides a fourth mode wh ich can be selecting for
driving over poor stretches of
road~ page 186, "Chassis Contro ls" .
The modes are se t in MMI
~ page 188.
Controls and equip­ ment
On vehicles equipped with the sport su sp en sion Adaptive Air
Suspension -Sport *, there is genera lly more emphasis on a sporty
chassis sett ing. Settings range from comfortable to firm
~ page 187, "Sport Chassis Contro ls".
0 Note
• Whenever you park your vehicle, always make sure there is
adequate c learance above and be low the vehicle . The height of the
parked vehicle can change as the result of temperature fluctuations,
changes in l oad condition and c hanges in the driv ing m ode (ground
c learance).
• Mount the tie -down cha ins/cab les over the running surface
(circumference) of the tires . Never secure the vehicle by the axle, the
suspens ion stru ts or the front or rear towline eye . For tec hn ica l
reasons , the pressure in the suspension struts may change during
the transport and this wil l adversely affect vehicle handling.
• To prevent damage to the vehic le underbody, remember that
your vehicle is not a n off -road vehicle, even in the lift mode . The
ground clearance is insufficient for this type of operation .
• If you are going to tow a tra iler, you mus t activate the trailer oper ­
ation
mode~ page 189 .
[ i ] Tip s
Before you can raise your vehic le using the vehicle jack (for
examp le, when changing a flat tire) you must activate the jacking
mode
~ page 188 . •

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The veh ic le jack mode is switched off automatica lly at speeds above
9 mph (15 km/h) .•
Towing a Trailer
Automatic lowering is not desirable when towing a trailer.
Fig . 212 MMI displ ay:
Activate towing opera·
tion
If you are going to tow a trailer, you must activate the trailer
towing mode .
Switching the trailer towing mode on and off
manually
-Pressthe(CAR] function button. The main menu
Adaptive Air Suspension appears .
-Press the I SETUP] function button. The menu Adaptive
Air Suspension
appears => fig. 212.
-Select Trailer towing mode on or off as desired.
Level Adjustment when Towing a Trailer
The following applies to veh ic les wi th Adaptive Air Suspension:
Controls and equip­
ment
• Before hitching up the trai ler and before adjusting the tongue
weight at the trailer, the automat ic or standard mode
must be
selected, so that the vehicle is at normal leve l
~ page 188, "Setting
the Driving Modes".
• If driving in dynamic mode is desired, this mode
must be
se lected before hitching up the trailer and before adjusting the
tongue weight . However, note that your vehic le is lowered and
ground c learance is reduced.
• If you have to drive under difficult road conditions, you can
select lift mode after hitching up the trailer or after adjusting the
tongue weight .
The following applies to vehicles with
sport suspension Adaptive Air
Suspension
· Sport*:
• Before hitching up the trai ler
and before adjusting the tongue
weight at the trailer, the automatic, standard or dynamic mode
must
be selected, so that the vehic le is at normal level~ page 188,
"Setting the Driving Modes".
• If you have to drive under difficult road conditions, you can
select lift mode after hitching up the trailer or after adjusting the
tongue weight .
Restrictions when Operating with a Trailer
When operating with a trailer, the lift mode can on ly be se lected up
to about 25 mph (40 km/h). The system automatical ly goes out of lift
mode when speed exceeds about 31 mph (50 km/h).
I f the vehic le is in automatic, standard or lift mode before the trai ler
towing mode is activated, the dynamic mode cannot be activated ·
except on vehicles with
sport suspension Adaptive Air Suspension -
Sport*.
If the vehic le is in dynamic mode before towing operation is acti·
vated, it can be driven in this mode. If the suspension is shifted from
this mode to automatic mode, dynamic mode cannot be
re-selected .~

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Important things to do before driving
Safety is everybody's job! Vehicle and occupant safety
always depends on the informed and careful driver.
For your safety and the safety of your passengers, before
driving always:
- Make sure that all lights and signals are operat ing
correctly.
- Make sure that the tire pressure is correct.
- Make sure that all windows are clean and afford good
visibility to the outside.
- Secure all luggage and other items
carefully => page 109.
-Make sure that nothing can interfere with the pedals.
- Adjust front seat, head restraint and mirrors correctly for your height .
- Instruct passengers to adjust the head restraints
according to their height.
- Make sure to use the right child restraint correctly to
protect
children => page 243, "Child Safety".
- Sit properly in your seat and make sure that your passen ­
gers do the
same => page 86, "General recommenda ­
tions".
- Fasten your safety belt and wear it properly. Also instruct
your passengers to fasten their safety belts properly
=> page 209. •
Controls and equip­
ment Safety first
Vehicle operation
What impairs driving safety?
Safe driving is directly related to the condition of the
vehicle, the driver as well as the driver's ability to concen­
trate on the road without being distracted.
The driver is responsible for the safety of the vehicle and all
of its occupants. If your ability to drive is impaired, safety
risks for everybody in the vehicle increase and you also
become a hazard to everyone else on the road
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fore:
Do not let yourself be distracted by passengers or by
using a cellular telephone .
NEVER drive when your driving ability is impaired (by
medications, alcohol, drugs, etc.).
- Observe all traffic laws, rules of the road and speed limits
and plain common sense .
- ALWAYS adjust your speed to road, traffic and weather
conditions.
- Take frequent breaks on long trips. Do not drive for more
than two hours at a stretch.
- Do NOT drive when you are tired, under pressure or when
you are stressed .
& WARNING
Impaired driving safety increases the risk of serious personal
injury and death whenever a vehicle is being used. •
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