2008 AUDI S8 headlight bulb

warning/indicator light should go out to show that the system is
fully functional again.
For more information about the
ESP=> page 268. •
Airbag system C:,
This warning/indicator light monitors the airbag and the
tensioner systems.
The ffi warning light illuminates for a few seconds each time you
switch on the ignition.
If the m warning light does not go out, or if it illuminates while you
are driving, or if it starts to blink, then there is a malfunction some ­
where in the system. If the light does not illuminate when you
switch on the ignition, this also means there is a malfunction.
& WARNING
If you have a malfunction in the airbag system, contact your autho­
rized Audi dealer immediately. Otherwise the airbag or the belt
tensioner may not work properly in an accident. •
Applies to v ehicl es: w it h l ane ass is t
Lane assist (system is ready) /:
The indicator light shows that the system is ready to use . A warning
alerts the driver when the vehicle drives over detected lane
boundary lines.
More information about lane
assist=> page 151. •
Controls and equip­
ment
Instruments and warning/indicator lights
Applies to vehi cles : wi th la ne ass is t
Lane assist (system is not ready) /:
The indicator light shows that the system is turned on but unable to
send a warning .
More information about lane
assist=> page 151. •
Turn signals ¢ Q
The indicator light blinks when you use either turn signal.
Whenever you use the left ¢i or the right Q turn signal, the indicator
light blinks . When you use the emergency flashers, both indicator
lights flash.
If one of the turn signal light bulbs burn out, the turn signal will
blink twice as fast as normal. •
High beam ~D
The ~D warning/indicator light illuminates when the high beams are
on or when you use the headlight flasher. For more information
about using the high beams,
see => page 73. •
Fog lights JO
The indicator light !0 illuminates when the fog lights are turned
on. •
Rear fog lights ()$
The indicator light O* illuminates when the rear fog lights are turned
on .•

Driver information display
The current speed appears on the display. The speed is displayed in
1 mph (US model) or 1 km/h (Canadian model) increments.
You can switch the display from miles to kilometers and vice versa
via the MMI.
•
Open door or trunk lid warning
The pictogram alerts you when doors or the rear lid have
been left open.
Fig. 12 Display: open
door or rear lid
warning
With the ignition switched on, the open door or rear lid warning illu ­
minates when at least
one door or the hood or the trunk lid is not
closed. The symbol also shows you
which door!s) or lid is not
closed .
In the
illustration=:> fig. 12 it is the driver's door, the left rear door
and the rear lid. As soon as al l the doors, the hood, the rear lid and
the fuel filler cap are properly closed, the door and rear lid warning
turns off and the Driver Information System functions selected are
displayed again .•
Defective light bulb warning
The defective light bulb warning tells you when a vehicle
light bulb has become defective.
Fig. 13 Display: defec­
tive light bulb warning
The defective light bulb warning monitors the function of the light
bulbs. If a defective light bulb is detected, or if a light bulb has
burned out, a yellow symbol appears as well as a pictogram in which
the defective light bulb is
shown =:> fig. 13 In the case of certain bulb
failures (e.g. failure of the rear fog lamp), an additional symbol is
displayed to the left or right of the pictogram of the vehicle.
Defective brake light
(USA models )/
_, (Canada models)
If the symbol illuminates, a brake light has failed. The burned out
light is shown in the pictogram.
Defective bulb
If this symbol illuminates, a turn signa l (front or rear), a headlight,
the backup light, a fog light or a rear fog light has failed . T he burned
out light is shown in the pictogram.
& WARNING
• Light bulbs are pressurized and could explode while they are
being changed causing serious personal injury.
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Driver inf orma tio n displ ay
Yellow symbols
A yellow symbol means WARNING.
Fig . 18 Display: low
fu el l eve l warn in g
(pr iori ty 2)
Yellow symbols indicate a priority 2 malfunction - Warning!
When a yellow warning symbol appears,
one warning tone sounds.
A driver message appears as well to explain the malfunction in more detail . The driver warning goes out after about 5 seconds, but it can
be brought up again at any time by pressing the [ CHECK
I button.
Check the displayed function as soon as possible . If
more than one
priority 2 malfunction is detected, all symbols will appear one after
the other for about 2 seconds .
Yellow symbols mean:
Worn brake pads
Electromechanical
parking brake
Check engine oi l level
=> page 311
= page 34
=> page 136
=> page 35
Engine oil sensor malfunction => page 35
Low fue l level => page 35
-
Windshield washer fluid = page35
level low ~
Battery voltage => page35
-
II Battery in remote control key = page48
Advanced Key* = page 133
Key not in vehicle
USA mod els: = page26
Defective brake light
Canad a m od els: => page26
Defective brake light
Defective light bulb
=> page26
Adaptive Light* defective => page36
-
Dynamic headlight range => page36
ll contro l defective
Defective light -/rain sensor
= page36
--Tire pressure monitoring sys-= page42
tern
II Loss of air pressure
Tire pressure monitoring sys -
= poge45
tern
System not available
•
Worn brake pads
l"J Br ake pad s !

Clear vision
0 Note
The rear fog lights can distract drivers behind you, so, they should be turned on
only in conditions of very poor visibility. Always
observe local regulations when using the rear fog lights.
[ i] Tips
With the switch in AUTO front fog lights and rear fog lights cannot
be turned on in addition. •
Applies to vehic les: with Adapt ive Ligh t
Adaptive Light
When making a turn or driving around tight corners, the
relevant area of the road is better illuminated.
Adaptive Light (making turns)
Fig. 60 Adaptive Light
when turning and
driving through curves
An additional bulb in the headlight provides a cornering light@ in
addition to the low
beam @~ fig. 60. Adaptive Light is switched on
and off automatically depending on driving conditions .
When you activate the turn signal lever, the Adaptive Light for the
same side is switched on. Please note that the turn signal lever must
engage. Adaptive Light is not switched on if you only move the
turn signal
lever to the point of resistance to signal a lane
change~ page 73,
"Turn signal¢ c:> and high beam 110 lever ".
When driving around bends, Adaptive Light is controlled according
to steering wheel angle .
• I t is switched on in tight corners.
• It is not switched on in long, open bends.
Adaptive Light (in curves)
When driving through curves, the low beams @are automatically
controlled depending on driving speed and the steering wheel
angle.
Th e two main beams pivot at different angles so that there is no
unilluminated area in front of the vehicle.
[ i] Tips
• The system works up to a speed of about 43 mph (70 km/h). If the
speed is higher, it is not activated.
• Adaptive Light (in curves) functions at a speed of about
6 mph
(10 km/h) and is deactivated at speeds below about 4 mph
(6 km/h).•

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erly put back together to help prevent breakage of parts and long
t erm damage from water t hat can enter housings that have not
been properly resealed .
For your safety, we recommend that you have your authorized Audi
dea ler replace any bu lbs for you, s ince your dealer has the proper
tools, the correct bu lbs and the expertise .
Ga s di scharge lamp s (Xenon light s):
Due to the high e lectrical voltage, have the bu lbs replaced by a qual ­
ified technician. Headlights with Xenon light can be identified by the
h ig h voltage st icker .
& WARNING
Contact with high -voltage component s of the ele ctric al sys tem
and improper repla cement of ga s di sch arge (Xenon ) headlight
bulb s can cau se ser iou s per son al injury and death .
• Xen on bulbs are pres suri zed and can explode when be ing
c h anged .
• Changing Xenon lamp s require s the special training , in struc ­
tion s and equipment .
• Only an authorized Audi dealer or othe r qualified work shop
s hould ch ange the bulbs in g as dis charge l amp s.
& WARNING
There are parts with sharp edges on the open ings and on the bulb
holder s th at can c ause seriou s cuts.
• If you are uncert ain about what to do , have the work perform ed
b y a n author ized Audi de aler or other qu alified work shop. Seri ous
personal injur y ma y re sult from improperl y perfo rmed work.
[ i] Tips
• I f you must replace the light bulbs yourself, a lways remember
that t he engine compartment of any vehicle is a hazardous area to work in
. Always read and heed all
WARNINGS=> page 299, "Engine
compartment" =>& .
• I t is best to ask your authorized Audi dealer whenever you need
t o change a bulb. •
Do-it -yourself service