2010 AUDI S8 mirror

Table of contents
Table of contents
Vehicle literature
About this Owner's Manual ............. ...... .
Controls and
equipment .............. .
Instruments and controls ... .
General illustration ........... .
Instruments and
warning/indicator Lights ..... .
Instruments ................ .
Warning/indicator ligh ts ...... .
Driver information display ... .
Introduction ............ ... . .
On-Board Diagno stic system
(OBD) ....................... .
Auto Ch eck Control ........... .
Speed warning system ........ .
Tr ip computer ............... .
Opening and closing ......... .
Keys ........................ .
Power locking system ........ .
Rear lid/Trunk lid ......... ... .
Child safety Lock ............. .
Convenience key ............. .
Anti-theft alarm system ...... .
Power windows .............. .
Sliding/tilting power sunroof .. .
Clear vision .. ................ .
Lights ....... ......... ...... .
Interior ligh ts ........ ....... .
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65 Vi
sion
Wiper and washer system
Mirrors
Seats and storage ........... .
General recommendations .... .
Power seat ....... ........... .
Head restraint s .... .......... .
Armr est ................. ... .
Seat memory ................ .
Rear seats ............. ..... .
Indiv idual rear seats ......... .
Luggage compartment .. ..... .
Roof rack ................... .
Cupho lder .................. .
Ashtray ..................... .
Cigarette Lighter/socket ...... .
Long cente r console .... ...... .
Storage ............. ....... .
Warm and cold ........... ... .
Climat e controls ...... ... .. .. .
W ind shield defogging/defrosting
Rear climate controls ........ .
Basic settin gs ............... .
On the road ................. .
s . teenng .................... .
I gn ition lock and ign ition switch
S tarti ng and stopping the en gine
Starting and stopping the engine
us ing the Convenience ke y .....
Electromechanical park ing brake
C ru ise control ............... . 68
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9 4
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11 7
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126
Adaptive Cruise Control ....... 128
Speed and distance control
system
Driver information .......... .. .
System Limitation s ........... .
A d' l . u I ane assist ............. . .
128
135
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142
Lane assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Audi side assist ............... 145
Lane Change Assistan t . . . . . . . . . 145
No tes ..... ......... .......... 152
Automatic transmission 154
tiptronic ® (6-speed automatic
transmission ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 54
Advanced Parking System ..... 161
Advanced Parking System with
rear view camera .............. 161
Specia l park ing situat ions . . . . . . 169
Tow ing hitch ........... ....... 1 71
Settings in the MMI ......... ... 171
Saf ety tips .... ................ 173
Adaptive Air Suspension 176
Adaptiv e Air Suspens ion and
Damp ing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
Homelink ® ............. ...... 181
Universal remote control
181
Safety first ............... 186
Driving Safely ................. 186
General notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Proper occupan t seating
positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
Driver and passenger side
footwell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192

Instruments and controls
General illustration
(D Power window switches . .. .. .. ... .. ... .. ... ... . .
@ Door handle
@ Power locking switches . .. .. ......... .. .. .... ... .
© Adjuster control for outside mirrors .............. .
® Light switch ............... . ... ..... ....... ... .
© Control lever for:
- Cruise contro l ............ .... ... . ... ....... .
- Adaptive Cruise Control . ................... .. .
0 Air outlets .... .... .. .. .. ... ... ............. .. .
@ Control lever for:
- Turn signal and high beam .................... .
- Lane assist ................ ...... .. .. .. .. ... .
® Multifunction steering wheel with:
- Horn
- Driver's airbag ....................... ....... .
- Shift buttons .... .. .. .. .. .... ............... .
- Button for steer ing whee l heating . .. .. ... ...... .
@ Instrument cluster .................. .... ... ... .
@ Switches for
- Windshield wiper/washer ................ .. ... .
- Tr ip computer .. .......... . .. .... .. .. .... ... .
@ Steering lock/ignition/starter switch .............. .
@ Buttons for:
- Advanced Parking System .... .. .... .. ...... ... .
- Side ass ist ........... ........ ... ..... ... ... .
- Power sunshade
@ MMI Display
Controls and equip ­
ment Safety first
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128
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210 159
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161
145
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Instruments and controls
@ Buttons/Indicator light for:
- Electronic Stabilization Program (ESP)
- PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
- Emergency flashers .. .. .. .. .. .... .. ......... .
@ Storage tray .................. .. .. .. ......... .
@ Glove compartment .... .... .. .. .... ........... .
@ Front passenger 's airbag .................... .. . .
@ Sh ift lever for automatic transmission ........... . .
@ Climate controls . .. .................... .... ... .
@ Rear window defogger switch .. .. .. .. .. .... ..... .
@ Ashtray with cigarette lighter ................... .
@ IS TART ]-/IS TOP]-button . ... ................ ... .
@ MMI Terminal
@ Storage with cup holder ..... .. .. .. ............. .
@ Electromechanical parking brake ... .. ...... ..... . .
@ Da ta Link Connector for On Board Diagnostics (OBD II)
@ Engine hood release ........................... .
@ Adjustable steering column ..................... .
@ Memory buttons (driver's seat) .................. .
@ Switch for
- unlock ing the fuel filler door ....... ....... .... .
- unlock ing the trunk lid
[ i ] Tips
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288 117
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Operation of the Multi Media Interface (MMI) is described in a sepa­
rate manual. •
Vehicle care Technical data

Opening and closing Master key with remote control
The remote control allows you to lock or unlock the
vehicle electronically.
Fig. 24 Fold-up
master key with
remote control
- To fold the key out and back in place, press the release
button~ fig. 24.
The transmitter and battery are located in the head of the remote
control. The receiver is located inside the vehicle. The maximum
effective range depends on several things. Remember, if the battery
is weak, the effective range decreases.
If you need to replace the remote contro l, or if you need to have it
repaired, you must see you r author ized Aud i dealer. Only then can you
use the key again.
Personalizing the master key
When the ignition is turned off or when the vehicle is locked, vario us
convenience sett ings are stored automatically and assigned to the
key that was used. The sett ings assigned to the key are automatically
recalled w ith you unlock the vehicle or when you open a door or when
you switch on the ignition .
• Climate control
• Centra l locking
• Windows and rear window sun blind •
Background lighting*
• Seat memory
• Adaptive Cru ise Contro l*
• Audi lane and s ide assist*
• Adva nced Parking System*
The
Remote control key f un ction must be activated in MMI
=> page 85, so that the settings for the driver's seat (including the
sett ings for the head restraint, steering column, safety belt height
and exterior mirrors) are saved on the master key through the seat
memory when the vehicle is locked, and are set automat ica lly when
the vehicle is unlocked.
[ i ] Tips
• If the ign it ion is switched on, the remote control system is deacti­
va ted .
• The remote control system can be affected by other systems oper­
ating in the same frequency range close to the vehicle, such as mobile
telephones, te lev ision broadcasting stations, etc.
• For Declaration of Compliance to United States FCC and Industry
Canada regulations =>
page 364. •
Battery replacement, master key
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Fig. 25 Check light in
the master key ..

Clear vision
Vision
Sun visors
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Fig. 60 Sun visor
Fig. 61 Sun visor with
two-part vanity mirror
The sun visors for the driver and passenger can be released from their
brackets and turned toward the doors~ fig . 60
(D . They can also be
moved back and forth lengthwise in this position .
The mirror light switches on when the cover over the vanity mirror@
opens.
There is a shade between the driver's and passenger's sun visors that
can be used to cover the gap above the rearview mirror .
Two-part vanity mirror*
When you slide the cover@~ fig. 61 upward, there is a mirror with
high magnification . When you slide the cover@ downward, there is
a mirror with normal magnification. The mirror light also switches on
when the covers slide up or down .•
Applies to veh icles: wit h su n sh ade
Sun Shade
The rear window is equipped with a sun shade.
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Fig. 62 Cockpit:
Switch for sun shade
Fig. 63 Rear roof·
lining Switch for sun
shade
The sunshade can be operated with the switch~ in the
driver's area and in the rear.

Clear vision Powe r window switch in th e driver's door
- Pull either of the two switches to its second position and
hold it there briefly . The sunshade will automatically
lower.
- Press the switch to its second position and the sunshade
automatically raises.
& WARNING
W hen lowe ring or r aisi ng th e s unshad e, make sur e there is
n othing in its w ay and tha t it h as a free path t o tra vel. Thi s could
ca us e pers onal in jury.
(I) Tips
The sunshade works only if the window is closed .•
App lie s to veh icles : w ith rear va nity mirro rs
Rear vanity mirrors
A pair of mirrors is mounted overhead within easy reach
of the rear passengers. When not in use, the mirrors are
folded up flush in the rooflining.
,--Fig. 65 Left rear roof­
lin ing: Vani ty mirror
f ol ded up flu sh Fi
g. 66 Left rear roof·
l ini ng: Vanity m irror
fo lded dow n
-To fold down, tap the rear edge of the mirror as indicated
by arrow =:, fig . 65 .
As the mirro r folds down , it au tomatically ill uminates .•
Wiper and washer system
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Windshield wiper~
The windshield wiper lever controls both the windshield
wipers and the washer system.
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Fig . 67 Wi ndshie ld
wipe r leve r
The w indshield w iper lever =:, fig . 67 has the following posi­
tions :

Clear vision
Mirrors
Rear view mirror
When the ignition is on, t he interior m irro r will darken automatically
depending on t he amo unt of light strik ing the m irro r (such as head­
lights shin ing into the veh icle from the rear) . The mirro r will retu rn to
the o rigi na l state (anti -glare off) when yo u move the manua l gear­
shift/gear se lector lever into
Reverse or w he n you turn o n the in te rior
lights .
& WARNING
Broken glass of automatic dimming mirror can cause electrolyte
fluid l eakage . Electrolyte fluid can irritate skin, eyes, and respira­
tory system .
• Repeated or prolonged exposure to electrolyte can cause irrita ­
tion to the respiratory system , especially among people with
asthma or other respiratory conditions . Get fresh air immediately
by leaving the vehicle or , if that is not possible , open windows and
doors all the way .
• If electrolyte gets into the eyes , flush them thoroughly with
large amounts of clean water for at least 15 minutes; medical
attention is recommended.
• If electrolyte contacts skin, flush affected area with clean
water for at least 15 minutes and then wash affected area with
soap and water; medical attention is recommended. Thoroughly
wash affected clothing and shoes before reuse.
• If swallowed and person is conscious, rinse mouth with water
for at least 15 minutes. Do not induce vomiting unless instructed
to do so by medical professional. Get medi cal attention immedi­
ately.
[I] Tips
T he au tomati c anti-glare feature on the mi rro r will not operate prop­
erly if the lig ht shini ng on the inside mir ror is blocked by othe r
objec ts. •
Outside mirrors
The outside mirrors are elec trically a djust ed.
Adjusting the outside mirrors
Fig . 70 F orw ard
section of d river 's
armrest : power mi rro r
c on trols
- Tur n th e ad jus ting k nob to posi tion (0 ~ fig. 7 0 to ad just
the outside m irror on the drive r's s ide.
- Tur n the k nob to posit io n ® to adjust t he out side mirror
on the passe nger side.
- Pr ess t he knob i n th e ap propriate direc tion to move t he
mirror s urf a ce so tha t you have a goo d view to the r ear .
Folding both outside mirrors in flush
- Turn the knob to@ .
The m irro r sur faces are heated whe never you switch on the rear
w indow defogger in re sponse to the o utside temperature.

You are well-advised to fold the outside mirrors in when maneuvering in tight spaces or w hen leaving t he car pa rked close to othe r vehicles.
Tilting the passenger's side outside mirror
When yo u move the se lecto r lever in to R (Reve rse), the mi rror on the
front passenger's door (knob turned to® =>
page 74, fig . 70) w ill tilt
sligh tly downw ard. This make is easier for you to see the curb when
you are back ing into a parking space .
The mirror returns to its initial position as soon as reverse gear is disengaged and vehicle speed is above about 9 mph (15 km/h). The
mirror also returns to its initia l position if the switch is moved to the
dr iver's ou ts ide mir ror © or Neutral @ .
Memory setting for the outside mirrors
When the seat position is saved in memo ry, t he position of the
outs ide mirrors is saved at the same time=>
page 84.
Automatic anti-glare for the outsid e mirro rs
The o utside mir rors dim at the same time as the inside mirro r. When
the ign ition is sw itched on, the mirrors automatically dim depend ing
on the amo unt of light strik ing the m irro rs (such as head lights
shini ng into the veh icle from t he rear) .
When you turn on the inter ior light, or when you move the se lector
lever in to R (Reve rse), the anti-glare f unct ion s tops and the mir rors
return to their orig inal condition (not darkened) .
& WARNING
Broken glass of automatic dimming mir ro r can cause electrolyte
fluid leakage . Electrolyte fluid c an irritat e skin, eye s, and respira­
tory system.
• Repeated or prolonged e xposure to electrolyte can cause irrita ­
tion to the resp iratory system, especially among people w ith
asthma or other re spiratory condition s. Get fresh air immediately
by leaving the vehicle or, if that is not possible , open windows and
door s all the way.
Controls and equip ­
ment Safety first
Clear v
ision
& WARNING (co ntinued )
• If electrolyte get s into the eye s, flu sh them thoroughly with
large amount s of clean water for at l east 15 minut es; medical
attention i s re commended .
• If electrolyte contact s skin, flush affected area w ith clean
water for at least 15 minute s and then wash affe cted area with
soap and water; medical attention is recommend ed . Thoroughly
wash affected clothing and shoes befo re reu se.
• If swa llowed and person is consciou s, rinse mouth with water
for at least 15 minutes. Do not induce vomiting unle ss instructed
to do so by medical prof essional. Get medi cal attention immedi­
atel y.
0 Note
• Curved (i.e. convex) mirror surfaces increase yo ur field of v iew .
Remembe r th at vehicles or o ther objects will appea r smalle r and
farther away than when seen in a flat mirror. If you use this mirror to es tima te dist ances of following veh icles whe n chang ing lanes, yo u
cou ld estimate incorrectly and cause an acc ident .
• If the mirror ho using is moved un intent io na lly (for examp le, w hile
parking your ve hicle), then you must first fold the mirror electr ically.
Do not read just the mirro r ho using manually. Yo u could damage the
motor w hich controls the mirror .
[ i ] Tips
• If
there should be a malfunction in the electrical system, you can
sti ll adjust the outs ide mir rors by pressing the edge of the mirror .
• The au tomatic anti-glare feature on the mirror will not operate
prope rly if the light sh ining on the i nside m irro r is bloc ked by ot her
objects .•
Vehicle care Technical data

Seats and storage
Seat memory
Driver's seat memory
The seat adjustment settings for four drivers can be
stored using the memory buttons in the driver's door .
Fig. 8 4 Driv er's do or:
S ea t memory
In addition to the setting for the driver's seat, the settings for the
head restraints, safety belt height, steering column and both exterior
mirrors can be stored .
Storing and rec all ing settings
Using the memory buttons 1, 2, 3 and 4 , you can store and recall the
settings for four different drivers~ fig. 84.
T he current settings are also automatically stored on the remote
control key being used when the vehicle is locked. When the vehicle is
unlocked, the settings s tored on the remote control key be ing used
are automatically recalled. This function has to be activated in MMI
~pogeBS .
Turning se at m em ory on and off
If the [ ON/OFF] switch is depressed, the seat memo ry is inope rative.
The word
OFF next to the [ ON/OFF] switch illuminates.
All the sto red settings are retained. We recommend using the
[ ON/OFF ] switch and deact ivat ing the seat memory if the vehicle is only going to be used
temporarily by a driver whose settings are not
going to be stored. •
Storing and recalling a seat position
Before you can store or recall your seat position, the
[ ON/OFF) button must be engaged (down).
Storing settings
- Adjust the driver's seat==>
page 77.
- Adjust the head restraint==>
page 81.
-Adjust the steering column==> page 117 .
-Adjust both outside mirrors==> page 74. In the tilt-down
position, the passenger m irror can be adjusted to the
preferred position and saved in the seat memory .
- Press the
[SET) button and hold it down. At the same
time , press one of the memory buttons for at least one
second .
- Release the bu ttons. The settings are now stored under
the corresponding memory button .
Recalling settings
- Driver's door open - press the desired memory button.
- Driver's door closed - press the corresponding memory
button until the stored position is reached.
When the vehicle is lock ed, the current settings are stored and
assigned to the remote control key. But the settings stored on
memory buttons 1 to 4 are not deleted. They can be recalled at any
time. Whe n the vehicle is
unlock ed , the sett ings stored on the
remote control key are restored . .,_