2009 AUDI S8 seats

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Ap plies to vehicles: with heated rear se ats
Heated rear seats
The seat cushions and seat backs of the two outer rear
seats can be heated electrically.
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Fig . 133 Center
console rear : Heated
seats
- Rotate the thumb wheel @ to turn on and adjust the
heating for the left rear seat.
- Rotate the thumb wheel
® to turn on and adjust the
heating for the right rear seat.
With the thumb wheel in the O position, heating for the seats is
turned off . The range of adjustment is from 1 to 6.
The rear seat heating operates only when the seats are occupied. If
there is no one sitting in the rear, you should switch off the seat
heating .
0 Note
To avoid damage to the heating elements in the seats , do not kneel
on the seats or place heavy loads on a small area of the seat. •
Contro ls and eq uip­
ment
Ap plies to vehicle s: with ste erin g w heel heatin g
Steering wheel heating @
The steering wheel can be heated electrically.
Fig . 134 Multifunction
steering wheel: Button
for steering wheel
heating
Press the[@!] button to turn the steer ing wheel heating on
and off~ fig. 134. The message
Steering wheel heating on ! or
Steering wheel heating off! appears in the instrument
cluster display.
When the steering wheel heating is switched on , the steering wheel
is heated to about 82°F (28°C) and held there.
The last setting selected for the steering wheel heating (on or off) is
automatically saved when the vehicle is shut off and is assigned to
the remote key. •
Vehicle care I I irechnical data

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Rear climate controls
Applies to vehic les: with rear a ir condition ing
Controls
This overview is to assist you in familiarizing yourself with
the air conditioning controls .
Fig. 140 Air condi ­
tioning control s
The left side of the display shows the temperature selected for the
rear passenger on the left, the right side shows the temperature
selected for the rear passenger on the right. If the air conditioning
settings are changed, this appears briefly in the corresponding area
of the display.
Functions are turned on and off by touching the buttons . The LED in
the switch illuminates when the function is turned on .
By pressing the
safety switch ® in the driver's door=> page 62the
climate controls in the rear are deactivated. The message
PASSIVE
appears in the display. In this mode the rear climate control can on ly
be operated by the driver through the contro ls in the front compar t­
ment.
I ON/OFF] Turning on and off
The air conditioning can be turned on and off by pressing the
I ON/OFF] button. With the ignition Off, the residual heat function
can be activated by pressing the button. The residual heat from the
Con tro ls and eq uip­
ment
coolant can be used to heat the vehicle interior. The residual heat
fun ction is turned off automatica lly after 30 minu tes.
Setting the temperature
Temperature can be adjusted over a range from 64 °F (+18 °C) to 80
°F
(+26 °C)
® Air distribution
You can adjust the air circulation so that air flows from specific
vents.
• In the I isetting, al l the air flows from the vents in the center
conso le and the outle ts in the door pillars.
• In the-,!) setting, air flows from the outlets under the front seats.
• In the~ setting, air flows from outlets in the center console and
the door pil lars as we ll as from the outlets under the front seats.
To regulate air distribution automatically, switch to !AU TO].
~ Heated seats*
In position O the heating for the seats is turned off. The range of
adjustment is from 1 to 6.
The seats can be pre-heat ed for about 10 minutes using the heating.
However, the heating is turned off if the seat sensors do not detect
the weight of an occupant during this period.
[~ ) Ventilated seats*
The seat cushion and the seat back surfaces of the front seats can
be ventila ted. In position
O the seat ventilation is turned off. The
range of adjustment is from 1 to 6.
! AUTO]
Automatic operation
Air tempe rature, volume of air and air distribution are automatically
regulated to achieve or maintain the desired temperatures as
quickly as possible.
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0 Note
To avoid damage to the heating elements in the seats, do not kneel
on the seats or place heavy loads on a small area of the seat. •
Basic settings [SETUP ]
General
The basic settings for the climate control are performed in
the(SETUP] menu.
Fig. 141 MMI display:
Setup climate control
The basic settings for the air conditioning can only be made
with MMI turned on.
- Press the !SETUP] button in the controls to access the
menu.
- Select the desired function using the control knob (driver
or passenger) in the air conditioning controls.
The following functions can be selected:
• ECON
~ page 126
• Automatic recirculation ~ page 126
• Synchronization ~ page 127
• Center air vent~ page 127
• Rear seat operation* ~ page 127
• Solar operation* ~ page 127•
ECON
The ECON mode helps to save fuel.
The air conditioning is turned off in ECON mode. "ECON" means
"Economy". By switching off the air conditioning (compressor), you
save fuel.
Please note that vehicle interior temperature cannot be lower than
the outside temperature in the ECON mode. The air is not cooled or
dehumidified.
If the vehicle interior becomes too hot or if the windows fog up,
ECON mode should be turned off. As soon as the
( AUTO ] button in
the air conditioning controls is pressed, the system automatically leaves the ECON mode, and the air conditioning compressor is
turned on again .•
Automatic recirculation mode
An air quality sensor detects increased concentrations of
pollutants in the outside air and automatically switches
to recirculation mode.
We recommend that you always keep automatic air recirculation ON
to prevent polluted outside air from entering the vehicle interior.
If the
air quality sensor located in the air conditioning system
detects polluted outside air, the sensor decides whether the air
pollution can be reduced by the factory-installed pollutant filter or
whether it is necessary to switch to air recirculation . With heavy
concentrations of pollutants, the air conditioning system is
switched automatically to recirculation mode and the supply of
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the outside air drops, fresh air is supp lied to the veh icle interior
again .
In the event that the windows fog up during automatic air recircula­
tion, you must press the@ button immediately.
Under certa in operating cond itions, automatic air recirculation is
switched off automatically. With outside temperatures below about
-8 °C and in the ECON mode, automatic air recirculation is limited to
15 seconds. •
Synchronization
One climate control setting for all seats .
With synchronization active, the driver's or the passenger's settings
are adopted for the other seats . All the other settings that were
made are transferred to the other seats. This includes all the climate
control settings right down to the heated seats .
If a different setting is selected at a "synchron ized seat", synchroni ­
zation is cancelled. •
Center air vent
The temperature of the air leaving the center vents can be
changed to differ from the temperature setting .
Controls and equip­
ment
Fig . 14 2 MMI di spl ay :
Ce nte r air ve nt
The air flow coming from the center vents can be adjusted to be
colder or warmer than the selected set temperatu re.
In this way you have the opportunity to have the a ir flow from the
center vents a little warmer or coo ler, depending on the time of year .
A litt le cooler in the summer and a little warmer in the winter. •
Applies to vehic les : with rear air condition in g
Rear seat operation
The rear climate con trols can be op erated from the
driver's area.
With active rear seat operation, the driver or the passenger can
operate the rear climate control system from
his/her controls. •
Applies to vehicles : w ith so lar roof
Solar operation
Depending on the solar irradiation in the vehicle, the fan
will run using solar power to keep fresh air circulating
inside the vehicle, even af ter you switch off the ignition.
- Switch the solar operation to on.
After you switch off the ignition, the fan is operated using solar
power from the solar roof. Make sure outlets
G) and © are open for
maximum ventilation =>
page 122, fig. 137.
The ventilation works on ly if the sunroof is closed or t ilted u p.
If you turn off the engine whi le the air recirculation is on, the air
conditioning automatically switches to fresh air mode.
Solar ope ration is not activated a t low outside tempe ratures .•
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Driving Safely
General notes
Safe driving habits
Please remember -safety first!
This chapter contains important information , tips, instructions and
warnings that you need to read and observe for your own safety, the
safety of your passengers and others. We have summarized here
what you need to know about safety belts, airbags, child restraints as well as child safety. Your safety is for us
priority number 1. Always
observe the information and warnings in this section -for your own
safety as well as that of your passengers.
The information in this section applies to all model versions of your
vehicle. Some of the features described in this sections may be
standard equipment on some models, or may be optional equip ­
ment on others. If you are not sure, ask your authorized Audi dealer.
& WARNING
• Always make sure that you follow the instructions and heed
the WARNINGS in this Manual. It is in your interest and in the interest of your passengers.
• Always keep the complete Owner's Literature in your Audi
when you lend or sell your vehicle so that this important informa­
tion will always be available to the driver and passengers.
• Always keep the Owner's literature handy so that you can find
it easily if you have questions. •
Safety equipment
The safety features are part of the occupant restraint
system and work together to help reduce the risk of injury
in a wide variety of accident situations.
Your safety and the safety of your passengers should not be left to
chance. Advances in technology have made a variety of features
available to help reduce the risk of injury in an accident. The
following is a list of just a few of the safety features in your Audi:
• sophisticated safety belts for driver and all passenger seating
positions,
• safety belt pretensioners,
• safety belt force limiters for the front seats,
• safety belt height adjustment systems for the front seats,
• front airbags,
• knee airbags for the front seats
• side airbags in the front seats and outer rear seats,
• side curtain airbags,
• special LATCH anchorages for child restraints,
• head restraints for each seating position,
• adjustable steering column.
These individual safety features, can work together as a system to
help protect you and your passengers in a wide range of accidents.
These features cannot work as a system if they are not always correctly adjusted and correctly used.
Safety is everybody's responsibility! •

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& WARNING (continued)
• Always adjust the driver's seat and the steering wheel so that
there are at least 4 inches (10 cm) between the knees and the
lower part of the instrument panel.
• Always hold the steering wheel on the outside of the steering
wheel rim with your hands at the 9 o'clock and 3 o'clock positions
to help reduce the risk of personal injury if the driver's airbag inflates .
• Never hold the steering wheel at the 12 o'clock position or with
your hands at other positions inside the steering wheel rim or on
the steering wheel hub. Holding the steering wheel the wrong way
can cause serious injuries to the hands, arms and head if the
driver's airbag inflates
• Pointing the steering wheel toward your face decreases the
ability of the supplemental driver's airbag to protect you in a colli­
sion .
• Always sit in an upright position and never lean against or
place any part of your body too close to the area where the airbags
are located.
• Before driving, always adjust the front seats and head
restraints properly and make sure that all passengers are properly
restrained .
• Never adjust the seats while the vehicle is moving. Your seat
may move unexpectedly and you could lose control of the vehicle.
• Never drive with the backrest reclined or tilted far back! The
farther the backrests are tilted back, the greater the risk of injury due to incorrect positioning of the safety belt and improper
seating position.
• Children must always ride in child seats
=> page 245. Special
precautions apply when installing a child seat on the front
passenger seat
=> page 220. •
Controls and equip­
ment Safety first
Vehicle operation
Proper seating position for the front
passenger
The proper front passenger seating position is important
for safe, relaxed driving.
For your own safety and to reduce the ris k of injury in the
event of an accident, we recommend that you adjust the
seat for the front passenger to the following pos ition:
- Move the front passenger seat back as far as possible.
There must be a minimum of 10 inches (25 cm) between
the breastbone and the instrument panel =>
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- Adjust the angle of the seatback so that it is in an upright
position and your back comes in full contact with it
whenever the vehicle is moving.
- Adjust the head restraint so that the upper edge is as
even with the top of your head as possible but not lower
than eye level and so that it is as close to the back of your
head as possible =>
page 205.
-Keep both feet flat on the floor in front of the front
passenger seat.
- Fasten and wear safety belts correctly=:>
page 215.
For detailed information on how to adjust the front passenger's
seat, see => page 86.
& WARNING
Front seat passengers who are unbelted, out of position or too
close to the airbag can be seriously injured or killed by the airbag
as it unfolds. To help reduce the risk of serious personal injury : .,
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& WARNING (continued)
• Passengers must always sit in an upright position and never
lean against or place any part of their body too close to the area
where the airbags are located.
• Passengers who are unbelted, out of position or too close to the
airbag can be seriously injured by an airbag as it unfolds with
great force in the blink of an eye .
• Always make sure that there are at least 10 inches (25 cm)
between the front passenger's breastbone and the instrument
panel.
• Always make sure that there are at least 4 inches (10 cm)
between the front passenger's knees and the lower part of the
instrument panel .
• Each passenger must always sit on a seat of their own and
properly fasten and wear the safety belt belonging to that seat .
• Before driving, always adjust the front passenger seat and
head restraint properly.
• Always keep your feet on the floor in front of the seat. Never
rest them on the seat, instrument panel, out of the window, etc .
The airbag system and safety belt will not be able to protect you properly and can even increase the risk of injury in a crash .
• Never drive with the backrest reclined or tilted far back! The
farther the backrests are tilted back, the greater the risk of injury
due to incorrect positioning of the safety belt and improper
seating position.
• Children must always ride in child seats :::::,
page 245. Special
precautions apply when installing a child seat on the front
passenger seat
=:> page 220. •
Proper seating positions for passengers in
rear seats
Rear seat passengers must sit upright with both feet on
the floor consistent with their physical size and be prop­
erly restrained whenever the vehicle is in use.
To reduce the risk of injury caused by an incorrect seating
position in the event of a sudden braking maneuver or an
accident, your passengers on the rear bench seat must
always observe the following:
- Adjust the head restraint so that the upper edge is as
even with the top of your head as possible but no lower
than eye level
=> page 205.
- Keep both feet flat in the footwell in front of the rear seat.
Fasten and wear safety belts properly =>
page 215.
Make sure that children are always properly restrained in
a child restraint that is appropriate for their size and age
=>
page 245.
& WARNING
Passengers who are improperly seated on the rear seat can be
seriously injured in a crash.
• Each passenger must always sit on a seat of their own and
properly fasten and wear the safety belt belonging to that seat.
• Safety belts only offer maximum protection when the safety
belts are properly positioned on the body and securely latched. By
not sitting upright , a rear seat passenger increases the risk of
personal injury from improperly positioned safety belts!
• Always adjust the head restraint properly so that it can give
maximum protection. •

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examp les w ill make you mo re aware of seating positions that ar e
d an gerous .
Therefore, whenever the vehicle is moving:
• ne ver stan d up i n the vehicle
• never stand on the seats
• never knee l on th e seats
• n ever ride with th e seatba ck re cl in ed
• never lie down on the rear seat
• nev er lea n up aga inst t he instrument pa ne l
• n ever sit on the e dge of the seat
• never sit sideways
• ne ve r le an ou t th e w indo w
• never put your feet out the window
• never put your feet on t he instrument p ane l
• n ever re st yo ur f ee t on t he seat cus hion or back of the sea t
• never ride in the footwell
• n ever ride i n the car go area
& WARNING
Improper seating positions increase the risk of serious personal
injury and death whenever a vehicle is being used.
• Always make sure that all vehi cle occupants stay in a proper
seating position and are properly restrained whenever the vehicle
is being used . •
Driver and passenger side footwell
Important safety instructions
& WARNING
Always make sure that the knee airbag can inflate without inter ­
ference . Objects between yourself and the airbag can increase the
risk of injury in an a ccident by interfering with the way the airbag
deploys or by being pushed into you as the airbag deploys .
• No persons (children) or animals should ride in the footwell
in
front of the passenger seat . If the airbag deploys , this can result in
serious or fatal injuries .
• No objects of any kind should be carried in the footwell area in
front of the driver's or passenger 's seat . Bulky objects (shopping
bags , for example) can hamper or prevent proper deployment of
the airbag. Small objects can be thrown through the vehicle if the
airbag deploys and injure you or your passengers. •
Pedal area
Pedals
The pedal s must a lways be fre e to move a nd mus t never
b e in terfe red with by a flo or mat or a ny othe r objec t.
Make sure that all pedals move freely w ithout interfe rence and that
n oth ing preve nts t hem fr om retu rni ng to t heir or igin a l pos itions.
On ly use floor mats that leave the pedal a rea free and can be
se cured w ith flo or mat fa stene rs.
If a bra ke circu it fai ls, i ncr eased brake pedal travel is r equ ired to
bring the veh icle to a full stop.