2009 AUDI S8 ECO mode

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The rear-view camera section appearing in the MMI Display is
approximately the same as the coverage area represented in
~ page 177, fig. 198 or G) in ~ page 177, fig. 199. Objects located in
the rear -view camera's uncovered area
0 ~ page 177, fig. 199 or in
the close vicinity of the bumper are not recognized .
& WARNING
Please note that objects not touching the ground can appear to be
further away than they really are (for example, the bumper of a
parked vehicle, a trailer hitch, or the rear of a truck) . In this case,
you should not use the guide help lines to measure distance -
danger of accident! •
Applies to vehicles : with Advanced Parking Sys tem w it h rear view c ame ra
Parking mod e 1
"Parking mode 1" can aid when parking in a garage or
parking space, for example.
Fig. 200 MMI Display:
Aiming at the parking
spot by adjusting the
steering wheel angle Fig
. 201 MMI Display:
Orienting the vehicle
with aid of the blue
surface
- Before parking, switch on the Adaptive Air Suspension
=>
page 21 standard or automatic mode.
- Activate the Audi parking system=>
page 173. "Parking
mode 1" => fig. 200 is displayed by default. Dynamic
orange orientation lines
0 and a blue static surface G)
are projected into the rear-view camera picture.
- With the vehicle stationary, select the proper steering
wheel angle for the parking spot with the aid of the
orange orientation lines.
- While driving in reverse gear, adjust the steering wheel
angle to fit the parking space with the aid of the orange
orientation lines=>
0.
-Align your vehicle corresponding to the blue surface. The
blue surface should be parallel to the parking spot lines
=:> fig. 201.
G) Blue surface
The surface behind the vehicle, identified by various shades of blue,
represents an extension of the outer vehicle outline by approxi ­
mately 16 ft (5 m) to the rear. The transitions of the blue surfaces are
distanced approximately 3 ft (1 m), 6
ft (2 ml, and 16 ft (5 ml away
from the vehicle. .,

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"Off" sett ing
If you have set the off function, both the rear -view camera and the
visual display will be deac tiva ted . The acous tic pa rking assist
remains active .
[ i J Tip s
If you change the sett ings in the MM I, the new settings do not
become active unti l the parking assist is switched on aga in. •
Safety tips
Applie s to ve hic le s: wit h Advance d Par king Sy ste m wit h re ar vie w ca me ra
Acoustic parking system error message
If you hear a continuous tone for several seconds while the front
and back parking assist with visual display 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 immediately output after: • Every manual activation via the switch
P wA ~ pag e 173,
• Reverse gear is engaged for the first time during an ign ition
cycle, or
• An error is detected during operation.
[ i J Tips
If the system reports an error, have an Audi dea ler or an authorized
dea le rship corr ect this system error. •
Applies to vehicles: w it h A dvanced Par king S ystem w it h rea r view ca mera
Rear-view camera tips
We recommend that you practice park ing with the rear -view camera
in a traffic -free location , or parking lot , to become familiar with the
system, the orientation lines, and their function . When doing this,
there should be good light and weather conditions .
I n the MM I Display, objects or vehicles appea r c loser or further away
if :
• you are driving in reverse g ear from a level surface onto an
incline, or a downward slope,
• you are driv ing in reverse gear toward protruding objects,
• the vehic le is carrying too much load in the rear.
T he accuracy of the orientation lines and b lue surfaces diminishes
if :
• the Adaptive Air Suspension is defective, or the dynamic or lift
mode is switched on,
• the rear -view camera does not provide a reliable image, for
example, in poor visibility condit ions or if the lens is d irty,
• the image on the screen is not visible due to sun glare and reflec ­
tion .
Car ing for the rear- vie w c amera l en s:
• Damp en the lens with a hous ehold a lcohol -based glass cleaner,
and c lean the lens w ith a dry cloth.
• Remove snow with a hand brush.
• Remove ice , preferably with de -icing spray~
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ln. WARNING
• The rear-view ca m era doe s not replace the view to the rear and
the rear view mirror s.
• The rea r-view camer a - be cause of t echni cal limit ation s - does
not show the ent ire area behind the vehicle
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& WARNING (continued )
Be especially careful to check for small children and animals
before backing up . Small children and animals will not always be
shown in the rear-view display .
• 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 .
• Do not allow yourself to be distracted from traffic by the rear­
v iew camera pictures.
• When maneuvering or parking , do not only use the MMI Display
for or ientation . Certa in objects -depending on the screen resolu­
tion -may not , or not entirely , be di splayed; for example trailer
hitches , chains , narrow posts , or fences .
• Only use the rear -view camera for aid if it shows a good, clear
picture . The image may be obscured , for example , by the sun
shining into the lens, dirt on the lens , or as the result of a defect ·
danger of accident!
• If the image is hazy when the MMI Display is switched on or the
area behind the vehicle is not visible (for example , as the result of
a dirty or defective lens ), the rear -view camera must not be used
for aid in maneuvering -danger of ac cident!
• The rear -view camera generates two -dimensional images . For
this reason, please note that recesses in the ground and
protruding parts on another vehicle , or protruding objects fixed to
the ground , will be more difficult or impossible to recognize on the
MMI Display, due to the missing spacial depth.
• If the position and the installation angle of the camera has
changed , for example, after a rear end collision, do not continue to
use the system for safety reasons . Have it checked by an autho­
rized Audi dealer or qualified workshop .
• Only use the rear-v iew camera when the rear lid is fully closed.
Make sure that objects mounted on the rear are not obscuring the
camera v iew .
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& WARNING (continued )
• Remove ice, preferably with de-icing spray .
0 Note
• Never use warm or hot water to remove snow or ice from the
rear -view camera lens -danger of crack format ion on t he lens!
• Whe n cleani ng t he le ns, neve r use care p ro d uc ts wi th a n abr a­
s ive effect.
[ i ] Tips
The positio ns of t he orientation lines/ surfaces are disp laced up or
down if the par king p rocess is car ried out with the rear -view camera
i n A dap tive A ir Susp ens ion
=> p ag e 2 1 dyna m ic or lift mode. T here ­
fore , the accuracy is red uced. •
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Chassis Controls
Four different driving modes can be set by the driver.
The automatic control processes are speed -and time -dependent.
For example, it is not possib le to raise the suspension to the lift
mode above certain speeds .
When a speed of about 75 mph ( 120 km/h) is exceeded for more than
30 seconds, the vehicle is automatically lowered approximately 1
inch (25 mm) to a level suitable for highway speeds, except in the
standard mode . Road holding is optim ized as a result of the lower
center of gravity and fue l consumption is reduced as a result of
reduced wind resistance .
Level adjustment
lift
automatic
dynamic
a utomati c Ground
clear ance
about 5 .7 inches (145 mm)
a bout 4.7 inches ( 120 mm)
about 4 .7 inches (120 mm)
about 3 .9 inches (100 mm)
Select the automatic mode if you prefer a suspension setting
e m phasizing comfort. Damping characteristics emphasizing
comfort are selected in this mode.
• Lower ing : When a speed of about 75 mph (120 km/h) is exceeded
for more than 30 seconds, the vehicle is automatically lowered by about 1 inch (25 mm) .
• Rais ing : The vehicle is automatically raised again if the speed
falls be low about 44 mph (70 km/h) for a period of 120 seconds. The
vehicle is raised immediately when speed falls below about 22 mph (35 km/h) .
dynami c
Select the sport mode if you prefer a sporty suspension setting. In
this mode, the vehic le is lowered whi le it is still stationary and
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sporty damping characteristics are selected. The warning light ~
in the instrument cluster will come on for a few seconds just to
remind you of the reduced ground clearance .
I f you switch off the engine while the vehicle is in the dynamic mode
and then switch on the ignition once again, the~ warning light
wi ll also come on again for a few seconds.
• Lowering : When a speed of abou t 75 mph (120 km/h) is exceeded
for more than 30 seconds, the vehicle is automatically lowered by an addi tional 0 .2 in (5 mml.
• Raising : The vehicle is automatically raised again if the speed
falls bel ow about 44 mph (70 km/h) for a period o f 120 seconds . The
vehic le is raised immediately when speed falls below about 22 mph
(35 km/h).
s ta nd ard
Select the standard mode if you desire a suspension setting with a
special emphasis on comfort . In the standard mode there is
no
lowering o f the suspension. Even at high speeds, the veh icle stays
at the same level. Damping characteristics with a decided emphasis
on comfort are selected in this mode .
lift
Select the lift mode when you have to travel over poo r sections of
road (e .g . trai ls). In the lift mode, the vehic le is raised by 1 inch (25
mm) compared to norma l leve l while it is still stationary and
damping characteristics are adjusted to emphasize comfort.
The lift mode can be act ivated only at speeds be low 50 mph (80
km/h). When a speed of about 62 mph (100 km/h) is exceeded, the
system automatically leaves lift mode and the mode set previously
(standard, automa tic, dynamic) is activated again. •
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Applies to vehi cles : wi th Ad aptive Air Sus pension -Sport
Sport Chassis Controls
Four different driving modes can be set by the driver.
The automatic control processes are speed -and time -dependent .
For example, it is not possible to raise the suspension to the lift
mode above certain speeds.
When a speed of about 75 mph (120 km/h) is exceeded for more than 30 seconds, the vehicle is automatically lowered approximately 0.2
inch (5 mm) to a level suitable for highway speeds, except in the
standard mode.
L e v el ad justm ent
lift
standard
automatic
aut om ati c Gr
ound clea ra nce
about 4 .9 inches (125 mm)
about 3 .9 inches (100 mm)
about 3.9 inches (100 mm)
about 3.9 inches (100 mm)
Select the automat ic mode if you prefer a sporty suspension
setting. Sporty damping characteristics are selected in this mode.
• Low erin g: When a speed of about 75 mph (120 km/h) is exceeded
for more than 30 seconds, the vehicle is automatically lowered by
about 0 .2 inch (5 mm) .
• Rais ing : The vehicle is automatically raised again if the speed
falls below about 44 mph (70 km/h) for a period of 120 seconds. The
vehic le is raised immediate ly when speed fa lls below about 22 mph
(35 km/h).
dy nami c
Select the dynamic mode if you prefer a firm suspension setting and
damping characteristics.
• Lo we ring : When a speed of about 75 mph (120 km/h) is exceeded
for more than 30 seconds, the vehicle is automatica lly lowered by an
additiona l 0.2 in (5 mm) .
• Rais ing: The vehic le is au tomatically raised again if the speed
falls below about 44 mph (70 km/h) for a period of 120 seconds. The
vehic le is ra ised immediate ly when speed fa lls below about 22 mph
(35 km/h) .
stand ard
Select the standard mode if you want a comfortab le suspension
setting. In the standard mode there is
no lowering of the suspen ­
sion. Even at high speeds, the vehicle stays at the same level.
Comfor table but firm damping characteristics are selected in this
mode.
lift
Select the lift mode when you have to travel over poor sections of
road (e.g. trails). In the lif t mode, the vehic le is raised by 1 inch (25
mm) compared to normal level and the setting goes to sporty
damping characteristics .
The lift mode can be activated only at speeds below 50 mph (80
km/h). When a speed of about 62 mph (100 km/h) is exceeded, the
system automatical ly leaves lift mode and the mode set previously
(standard, automatic, dynamic) is activated again. •

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Homelink®
Universal remote control
Applies to vehic les: w ith Home link ® universal remote cont ro l
General information
The HomeLink® fe ature can le arn up to th ree r adio
fre quency codes for m ost c urrent transmitters used for
operating garage doors, es tate gates , home or outdoor
ligh ting sy stems, and other devices .
You m ust first pro gram the H omel in k® trans mitter befor e you can
use the system=>
page 195, "Programm ing th e Homelink® trans ­
m itter".
In order to pro gram t he Homelink® transmitter fo r devices utilizing
ro lling code, a second person on a ladder who can safe ly reach the
ga rage door o pene r m oto r is rec omm ended . It is also necessa ry to
locate the "learn" button on your garage door opener motor. Refer
to t he op era ting instructions for the opene r, as the loca tion and
co lor of this button may vary by manufacturer .
Y ou can still use the o rigina l remote c ontrol fo r th e dev ice at any
time.
& WARNING
• Never use the Homelinkl1JI transmitter with any garage door
opener that does have not the safety stop and reverse feature as
requ ired by federal safety standards . This in cludes any garage
door opener model manufactured before April 1, 1982.
• A garage door opener which cannot detect an object , signaling
the door to stop and reverse does not meet current federal safety
standards . Using a garage door opener without these features
increases risk of serious injury or death .
& WARNING (continued)
• For safety reasons never release the parking brake or start the
engine while anyone is standing in front of the vehicle.
• A garage door or an estate gate may sometimes be set in
motion when the Homelink ® remote control is being
programmed . If the devi ce is repeatedly activated , this can over ­
strain motor and damage its electrical components -an over ­
heated motor is a fire hazard!
• To avoid possible injuries or property damage , please always
make absolutely certain that no persons or objects are located in
the range of motion of any equipment being operated.
[ i ] Tips
• I f you wou ld l ik e mor e infor mation o n Hom elink®, w here to
purchase the Homelink ® compatib le products, or wou ld li k e to
pu rchase the Homeli nk® Home Ligh ting Package, please call t oll­
free: 1 -8 0 0 -355 -3515.
• F or Dec lara tion of Compliance to U nite d Sta tes FCC an d Indu stry
C anada regulations=>
page 385 . •

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Ap plies to vehic les: with Hom elin k® un iversal remote contro l
Programming the Homelink ® transmitter
The transmitter is programmed in two phases. For rolling
code transmitters, a third phase is also necessary.
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Fig. 215 Overhead
console: HomeLink®
keypad
Fig . 216 Front bumper,
driver side: location of
transmitter unit
Phase 1: programming the overhead keypad
1. Make sure your vehicle is within operating range of the
remote controlled ga rage door opener .
2. Set the parking brake==>
& in "General information" on
page 194.
3. Turn the ignition on. Do not start the eng ine!
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4. Press and hold the two outside Homelink® buttons 0
and @for approximately 20 seconds until ind icator
light @==> fig.
215 begins to flash. Then release both
buttons. Do not hold the buttons for longer than 30
seconds.
- This procedure only needs to be performed
once. It
erases the factory-set default codes and does not have to
be repeated to program additional remote controls.
5. Press and hold the Homelink® button
0 ,@ or @ until
the indicator l ight @starts flashing slowly. Release the
button.
- The system will remain in programming mode for 5
minutes.
Go to the front of the vehicle and proceed with
phase 2.
Phase 2:
programming the bumper mounted transmitter
6. Hold the original remote control at a distance between
0-
6 in. (0-15 cm ) from the bumper below the appropriate
headlight for your vehicle=:> fig .
216 (use the shortest
distance possible) .
7. Aim the remote control just below the
driver side head­
light.
8. Press and hold the activation button on the remote control.
- May be different in Canada. If so, press and re-press
(cycle) the activation button on your remote control every
two seconds. .,_
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- Press the appropriate programmed button G),@ or @
to activate the desired remote control function~
& in
"General information" on
page 194. •
Applies t o ve hicl es: wit h Hom elin k® universal re mote co nt ro l
Reprogramming a single button
A Homelink ® button can be reprogrammed individually
without affecting the other button a/locations.
Programming the overhead keypad
- Press the appropriate Homelink® button unt il the indi ­
cator light begins flashing slowly.
Programming the bumper mounted transmitter
1. Hold the original remote control at a distance between 0-
5 in. (0-13 cm) from the bumper below the appropriate
headlight for your vehicle (use the sho rtest distance
possible) .
2. Aim the remote control just below the
driver side head­
light.
3. Press and hold the activation button on the remote control.
4. The emergency flashers will flash
three times (after
about
15-60 seconds) when the programm ing is
successful. Now release the button on the remote
control.
- If the device ut ilizes a rolling code, please follow phase 3
of ~
page 195, "Programming the Homelink® trans ­
mitter" for rolling code programming.
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will cause
the existing programming on the
Homelink ® button to be erased! •
App lies t o ve hicles : with Homeli nk® universa l re m ote contro l
Erasing the programming of the Homelink ®
transmitter
When you erase the programming , the programming on
all three of the transmitter channels with be lost!
- Perform steps 1 to 4 as descr ibed on~ page 195, "Phase
1: programm ing the overhead keypad ".
When completed , the Homelin k® system will be in the program­
ming mode and is then ready to learn the cod es for remote
controlled devices.
(I) Tips
• Programmed buttons cannot be erased individually.
• For security reasons you ar e advis ed to erase the programming
of the Homelink ® system befo re you sell your vehicle. •
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