2009 AUDI S8 fog light bulb

warning/indicator light should go out to show that the system is
fully functional again. For more information about the ESP~
page 270. •
Airbag system ~
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 ~ warning light does not go out, or if it i lluminates whi le 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 t o vehicles: with lane ass ist
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 153. •
Controls and equip ­
ment
Instruments and warning /indi cator lights
Applies to vehic les: with lane ass ist
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 153. •
Turn signals ¢ ¢
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 f lash.
If one of the turn signal light bulbs burn out, the turn signal will
blink twice as fast as normal. •
High beam ~D
Th e ~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 }D
Th e indicator light io illuminates when the fog lights are turned
on. •
Rear fog lights ") .
The indicator light illuminates when the rear fog light s are turned
on .•
I • •

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 Dis play: 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
t ive l ight 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 wel l as a pictogram in which
th e defective light bulb is shown =:> fig. 13 In the case of certain bulb
failures (e.g. failure of the rear fog lamp), an additiona l 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 signal (front or rear), a headlight,
the backup light, a fog light or a rear fog light has failed. The 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. .,_

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 J Tips
With the switch in AUTO front fog lights and rear fog lights cannot
be turned on in addition. •
Applies to vehic les : wi th Ad aptive Li ght
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 automatical ly 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 .
• It 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.
The two main beams pivot at different angles so that there is no
unilluminated area in front of the vehic le .
[ i J 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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Reading lights
Front ... ... ... .. .... .... ..... .. ..
74
Rear .. ..... ... ... ....... .... ... .. 75
Rear ashtray ......... .... ........ ... 107
Rear center console ..... ............ 108
Rear c limate controls ................ 125
Air distribution ................. .. 125
Automatic operation ...... ...... .. 125
Controls ......... .... ... .... .... 125
Heated seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
PASSIVE ........................ 125
Switching on and off .............. 125
Temperature ... .. .... .... ...... .. 125
Venti lated seats ....... ........ ... 125
Rear fog lights ....................... 71
Rear lid
Automatic operation .......... .... .
56
Escape handle ............ ....... 350
Opening and closing ...... ..... .. .. 54
Opening manually ................. 55
Rear light
Defective . .... .... ....... ..... ... .
26
Rear seat
Contro ls ... .. .... .... ......... ...
97
Easy entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Head restraint adjustment ... ....... 99
Lumbar support ....... .... .... . 96, 99
Massage function ..... ...... .... .. 98
Seat adjustment ..... ....... .... .. 98
Setting in the MMI ................ 100
Rear view
See Rear-view camera .. ...... .... . 173
Rear window defogger ............... 124
Controls and equip­ ment Safety first
Rear window shelf
...... ... ... .. . .... . 97
Rear -view camera ........ ....... 173, 176
Parking mode 1 ...... ............ 178
Parking mode 2 .................. 179
Red symbols .............. ...... ... . 30
Refuel ling ...... ....... ...... .... ... 305
Release lever for hood ........... ... . 308
Remote control .. .... ... .... .... .... . 48
Unlocking and locking ............. 51
Remote control garage door opener
(HomeLink®) ...................
194
Remote rear lid releas ,e ............. ... 54
Repair manuals ........ .... ... .. .... 382
Repairs
Airbag system .... .... .... .... ...
234
Replacing
Wheel rims .......... ... .... ... ..
340
Replacing a fuse ................ .... 360
Replacing light bulbs .... .... .... .... 364
Replacing tires and wheels ........... 339
Reporting Safety Defects ......... 209, 210
Reset button ..... .. .... ........ .... . 14
Retractor ..........................
215
Rims Cast alloy .......................
295
Replacing .. ...... .... ...... ... .. 340
Roof rack ... ....... ........ .... .... 103
Loading ......................... 104
Mounting locations ......... .. .... 104
Roof weight ........................
104
s
SAFE ... ...... .......... ....... .... . 14
Safe driving habits ....... ....... .... 200
Safety belt height adjustment . .... .... 218
Safety belt position ... .... ...... ..... 216
Safety belt height adjustment ...... 218
Safety belts worn by pregnant women ..
217
Safety belt pretensioner .............. 218
Service and disposal ..... ......... 219
Safety belt warning light . .... .... . 20, 211
Safety be lts ... .. .... ....... .... .... 215
cleaning ...... .... ..... .. .... ... 301
Danger to passengers who do not wear a
safety belt ...... .... .... .... ...
213
Fastening ....................... 215
Improperly worn .................
218
Not worn ... .. .... .... .... ...... . 213
Safety belt position . ...... .... .... 216
Safety instructions .... .... .... .... 214
Securing child safety seats .........
255
Special considerations for pregnant
women ...... ....... .... .... ...
217
Unfastening ...... .... ...... .... . 217
Warning/indicator light ............
211
Why YOU MUST wear them ..... ... 211
Worn properly ........ ...... .... . 214
Safety comp liance sticker ............
376
Safety equipment .... ....... .... .... 200
Safety features for occupant restraint and
protection ... ... ........ .... ....
200
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