2009 AUDI S8 door lock

Opening and closing
• Again, to conserve battery power so that you can start the
vehicle after it has been standing for a long period, the vehicle's
energy management system will switch off any convenience
features not necessary. You will not be able to unlock your vehicle
using the keyless system. •
Applies to vehicles: wi th Conven ience key
Locking the vehicle
You can lock the doors and rear lid without using the
remote control.
Move the selector lever into P.
Fig. 47 Convenience
key: locking the
vehicle
- Press the lock button in the door handle to lock the
vehicle ~& .
You can lock each door on the vehicle. Remember, an authorized key
must be within 5 ft (1.5 meters) of the door.
The selector lever must be in the P position, otherwise the vehicle
will not lock.
& WARNING
• When you lock your vehicle from outside, nobody -especially
children -should remain inside the vehicle. Remember, when you
& WARNING (continued)
lock the vehicle from the outside the windows cannot be opened
from the inside.
• When you leave the vehicle, always remove the ignition key and
take it with you. This will prevent passengers (children, for example) from accidentally being locked in the vehicle should they
accidentally press the power locking switch in the doors.
• Do not leave children inside the vehicle unsupervised. In an
emergency it would be impossible to open the doors from the
outside without the key.
[ i] Tips
It is not possible to open the door immediately after it has been
locked. This is intentional to allow you to check proper locking of all
vehicle doors .•
Anti-theft alarm system
The anti-theft alarm triggers an alarm if anyone attempts
to break into the vehicle.
The anti-theft alarm system triggers an audible alarm and turns on
the emergency flasher if an unauthorized interference with the
vehicle is sensed by the system .
How is the anti-theft alarm system switched on?
The anti-theft alarm system is switched on when you lock the
vehicle. The system is activated approximately 30 seconds after the
vehicle is locked . The indicator lights on top of the driver's and front
passenger's door trim start flashing rapidly for 30 seconds and then
blink slowly. ._

How is the anti-theft alarm system switched off?
The anti-theft alarm system is switched off only when you unlock
your vehicle. If you do not open a door within 60 seconds after you have unlocked with the remote control, the vehicle will lock itself
again automatically.
When will the anti-theft alarm system be triggered?
When the vehicle is locked, the alarm system monitors and protects
the follow ing parts of the vehicle:
• engine compartment
• luggage compartment
• doors
• ignition
When the system is activated, the alarm will be triggered if one of
the doors, the engine hood or the rear lid are opened, or if the igni­
tion is turned on. The anti-theft alarm system will also go off when
the battery is disconnected.
Unlocking the rear lid by inser ting and turning the key inside the
rear lid locking cylinder will trigger the optical and acoustic alarm .
You can also trigger the alarm by pressing the PANIC button on your
remote control. This will a lert other people in case of emergency .
Press the
PANIC button again to turn off the alarm.
How is the anti -theft alarm switched off when
triggered?
The alarm system is switched off when you unlock the vehicle or
when the ignition is switched on. The alarm will a lso switch itself off
when it comes to the end of its cycle .
Emergency flasher and horn
The emergency flasher will blink briefly and the horn sounds when
the doors, engine hood and rear lid are properly closed.
If the emergency flashers do not b link , or the horn does not sound,
check the doors, engine hood and rear lid to make sure they are
properly closed . If you close a door, the hood or the rear lid with the
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anti-theft alarm switched on, the emergency flashers will blink and
the horn will sound only a fter you have closed the door or lid .
[ i ] Tips
For the anti-theft alarm system to function properly, make sure all
vehicle doors and windows are closed before leaving the vehicle .•
Power windows
Controls
Vehicle care I I
Fig. 48 Driver's door:
power window
switches
Fig . 49 Driver's door:
Switches (vehicles
with power child safety
lock ) _,.
irechnical data

Opening and closing
Switches for front door windows
@ operates the window in the driver's door.
@ operates the window in the front passenger's door.
Switches for rear windows
© operates the left rear window.
@ operates the right rear window .
Safety switch
© Safety switch for rear window operation.
& WARNING
• Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, especially with
access to vehicle keys. Unsupervised use of the keys can result in
starting of the engine and use of vehicle systems such as power
windows, etc. which could result in serious injury.
• Remember -you can still open or close the power windows for
about ten minutes after the ignition is switched off. Only when
either of the front doors are opened are the power windows
switched off.
• Be careful when closing the windows. Check to see that no one
is in the way, or serious injury could result!
• Always remove the ignition key whenever you leave your
vehicle.
• If you lock your vehicle from the outside, no one, especially chil­
dren, should remain in the vehicle.
• Do not stick anything on the windows or the windshield that
may interfere with the driver's field of vision.
[ i] Tips
• In addition to the switches in the driver's door there is a separate
switch in each door for the power window in that door=>
page 63,
fig.
50 .
• The driver can lower or raise the power side blinds * in the side
windows by using switches © and
@. •
Switches in the driver's door
The driver can operate all windows.
If the respective switch is pushed or pulled the window will
open or close. The power window switches have a
two-posi­
tion function:
Opening the windows
- Push the switch to the first stop and hold it there until the
window has lowered to the desired position.
- Push the switch briefly to the
second stop: the window
will automatically open all the way.
Closing the windows
-Pull the switch up to the first stop and hold it there until
the window has risen to the desired position.
- Pull the switch quickly to the
second position: the
window will automatically close all the way=>
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"Controls" on
page 61.
Activating/deactivating rear windows
- Push the switch ®=> page 61, fig. 48 to the depressed
position to activate the rear windows - the light in the
switch will go out.
- Briefly press the switch ® to
deactivate the rear
windows - the switch will return to the safety position
and the light
I will illuminate.

Switching the power to the rear windows on or
off on vehicles with power child safety lock
- Press the left 00 button~ page 61, fig. 49 to switch off
the power window in the left door only. The LED in the
button illuminates .
- Press the right(!) button to
switch off the power window
in the
right door only. The LED in the button illuminates.
- Press the
00 button again to switch the power back on.
The LED in the button will go off.
By pressing the safety switch ®~ page 61, fig . 48, the function of
some switches in the rear can be turned off. When the symbol in
the safety switch illuminates, the fol lowing functions are switched
off:
• The power windows in the rear doors.
• The buttons for the in terior lights.
• The buttons for the power sun blinds* in side windows.
• The button for the power sun blind* in the rear window.
• In vehic les with rear climate contro l* the PASSIVE mode is ac ti­
vated . In this mode the rear air conditioning can be operated only
from controls in the driver's area~
page 125.
This feature has been provided for the safety of small children riding
in the rear of the vehicle .
On vehicles with the
power child safety lock*~ page 61, fig. 49
these features can likewise be switched off . Both(!) buttons®
must be pressed.
• If
only the left(!) button is pressed, then only the rear left door
power window is switched off and the door is locked.
• If
only the right(!) button is pressed, then only the rear right
door
power window is switched off and the door is locked.
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[ i ] Tips
• The windows can still be opened and closed for about ten
minutes after the ignition has been turned off. The power windows
are not shut off until one of the front doors is opened.
• To switch on the child safety lock in both rear doors, you must
press both child safety switches. Make sure the LEDs in the switches
are illuminated. •
Switch in the front passenger 's door and on
the rear doors
Fig. 50 Switch loca­
tion front passengers
door
The power window switch has a two-position function :
Opening the windows
-Press the switch to the first position and hold it until you
have opened the window as far as you want.
- Press the switch qu ickly to the
second position and the
window will automatically open all the way.
Closing the windows
Pull the switch to the first position and hold it unti l you
have closed the window as far as you want. _,.
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React ivating clo se/ open f eature
- Pull and hold the power window switch until the window
is complete ly closed.
- Re lease the switch.
- Pull the switch again for one second. The automatic
clos ing/opening is now reactivate d.•
Sliding/tilting power sunroof
How the power sunroof works
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0 @ 0 F ig . 53 Sec tio n o f the
hea dlin er: s unroof
sw itch pos ition s
The roof will slide open or tilt up at the rear as required. When the
ignition is on, you can slide the roof open or c lose it to the desired
position by turning the rotary control switch located overhead next
to the interior light. The roof is tilted open or closed by pressing or
pul ling the control switch at position®~ fig. 53.
You can still close or open the sunroof for up to ten minutes after
you have switched off the ignition with the key remaining in the igni­ tion lock. If either door is opened, powered operation of the sunroof
will be deactivated .
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Op ening and clo sing
S ol ar r oof *
The solar cells in the roof provide energy to operate the ventilation system for the c limate control. It is activated automatically after the
veh ic le is parked. Depending on solar i rradiation , the interior
temperature of the vehicle is lowered in the summer, in the winter
the interior is dehumidified.
So la r pr otec tion with slidi ng glass su n roof
The slid ing glass sun roof is equ ipped with an adjustable sunshade
to reduce the effects of strong sunl ight . The so lar protection can be
moved at the recessed handle to open and close it. To prevent the
vehic le interior from heating up, you should close the solar protec­
tion when you park your vehicle in the sun.
When the roof is
slid open , the sunshade is opened automatically.
When the roof is closed, the sunshade can be closed manually.
When the roof is
t ilted open , the closed sunshade is also raised at
the rear edge. But it can still be slid open or closed.
0 Note
You should always closed the sliding/tilting sunroof when you leave
your vehicle. Sudden rain can drench the interior equipment and
damage the electronic convenience features in your vehicle .
[ i ] Tips
If you park your vehicle in the sun, we recommend that you close
the sunshade .•
Sliding /tilting the power sunroof open
Tilting the roof open
- Turn the rotary sw itch to posit ion @ .
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Opening and closing
-In position @, briefly press the control to tilt the roof up
completely.
- To tilt the roof open to any intermediate position press
and hold the switch until the roof reaches the desired
position.
Sliding the roof open
- Turn the switch to position (D to open the roof all the
way.
- Turn the switch to any other position to open the roof to
any intermediate position.
When the glass roof opens, the sun visor, which is designed to ward
off strong sunlight, opens along with it. The visor can be closed
manually when the sunroof is closed.
[ i J Tips
• Be aware that the sunroof may actually be open when the sun
visor is closed. Check and make sure that the sunroof is shut when
parking the car or if it suddenly starts raining.
• If the sunroof is not fully closed but you have pressed and held
the switch for the tilt position, the sunroof will not tilt. •
Closing the power sunroof
Sliding the roof shut
- Turn the rotary switch to position®=> page 65, fig. 53
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Tilting the roof shut
-Briefly pull the rotary switch to close the roof. -
To tilt the roof down to any intermediate position pull and
hold the switch until the roof reaches the desired posi­
tion.
& WARNING
Improper use of the power sunroof can cause serious personal
injury.
• Be careful when closing the power sunroof. Not paying atten­
tion could cause you or others to be trapped and injured as the
roof closes.
• Always take the key with you when you leave the vehicle to
prevent injuries caused by the roof closing.
• Never leave children or persons requiring assistance alone in
the vehicle, especially when they could access the vehicle keys. Unsupervised use of the keys can result in the engine being
started or use of vehicle systems such as the power windows, etc.
which could result in serious injury. The doors could be locked
with the remote key, delaying help in an emergency.
• The power sunroof will continue to operate until the ignition
key has been removed and one of the front doors has been
opened. •
Power emergency closing
The sunroof can still be closed electrically if for some
reason the overload protection function becomes acti­
vated.
The power sunroof is equipped with an overload protection
feature. If, under normal conditions, the power sunroof will
not close, you can close it using this feature.
- Turn the rotary switch to position ®=>page 65, fig. 53 . .,_

- Now pull the switch and hold it in this position until the
power sunroof closes completely.
& WARNING
Improper use of the power sunroof can cause serious personal
injury.
• Be careful when closing the power sunroof. Not paying atten ­
tion could cause you or others to be trapped and injured as the
roof closes.
• Always take the key with you when you leave the vehicle to
prevent injuries caused by the roof closing
• Never leave children or persons requiring assistance alone in
the vehicle, especially when they could access the vehicle keys. Unsupervised use of the keys can result in the engine being
started or use of vehicle systems such as the power windows, etc.
which could result in serious injury. The doors could be locked
with the remote key, delaying help in an emergency.
• The power sunroof will continue to operate until the ignition
key has been removed and one of the front doors has been
opened. •
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Emergency closing by hand
The sunroof can be closed by hand in case of a power
failure.
Removing the cover
Fig . 54 Section from
headliner: Where to
place the screwdriver
Fig . 55 Section from
headliner: Crank for
emergency operation
Insert the flat side of the screwdriver (found in the
vehicle tool kit) at the rear edge of the lens as indicated
by the -arrows- :::;, fig. 54.
Carefully pry the clear lens cover open and remove it. .,...
Vehicle care I I irechnical data

Clear vision
control is activated. The high beam function must first be switched
on in the MMI
=> page 70 .
Light Se nsor M alfu nction
In the event of a ligh t sensor mal funct ion, the driver is notified in the
instrument cluster display:
~ Autom atic headlights /aut om atic wipers defe ctive
For safety reasons the low beams are turned on permanently wit h
the switch in
AUTO . However, you can continue to turn the lights on
and off using the light switch . Have the light sensor checked as soon
as possible at a dealership.
& WARNING
• Never use d aytime running lights to see where you are going .
The y are not bright enough and will not let you see f ar enoug h
ahead for s afet y, espe cially at du sk or when it is dark. Alw ays
switch on the low beams at du sk or when i t is dark .
• Autom ati c he adli ght s are onl y intended to as sist the dr iver .
The y do not relie ve the d riv er of his re spon sib ility to che ck the
he adlights and to turn them on manuall y according to t he current
ligh t and vi sibility conditions . For example , fog and ra in cannot be
dete cted by the light sen sor s. S o alw ays switch on the he adlights
under these weather con dition s and when dr iving in the dark
gD .
• Cras hes ca n happen when you c annot s ee the ro ad ahe ad and
when you cannot be seen by other motor ists .
- Alw ays turn on the headlight s so that you can see ahe ad and
s o that others can se e your c ar from th e ba ck.
[ i J Tips
• With the switch in AUTO front fog lights and rear fog lights
cannot be turned on in addition. • I
f you remove the ignition from the ignition lock while the head­
l ights are s till on, a bu zzer w ill sound as long as the driver's door is
open to remind you to turn off the l ights .
• Always observe the specific local regulations for your area as to
when to use your lights. •
Adjusting exterior lighting
The functions are set in the MM/.
Press the I CAR] function button.
- Select
Systems in the CA R menu.
Fig. 57 MM I dis pla y:
E xt eri or ligh ting
- Sele ct Exterior lighting. The menu Exterior lighting
appears => fig . 57.
C oming h ome
The Coming home function ensures that after tu rni ng off the igni ­
tion and open ing the driv er's d oor
the vehicle periphery is illum i­
nated in the dark . In addition, the front fog lights, the tail lights and
the license plate light are turned on . On -ti me can be set fo r a per iod
from
O (off) to 60 seconds. ~