2010 AUDI S8 ABS

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Cleaning spots
- Remove fresh water-based spots (such as coffee, tea,
juices, b loo d) with a n absorben t cloth o r paper towel.
- R emove fresh
grease or oil-based spots (such as butter,
mayonnaise, chocolate) with an absorbent cloth or paper
towel, or use the clea ner from the leather care kit i f the
spot has not yet penetrated into t he s urface of the
leather.
- Use an oil/grease d isso lv ing spray, if
oil /grease spots
have dried on .
-Remove spec ific kinds of spots (ballpoint pen, felt marker,
fingernai l polish , water-based paint, shoe polish, etc .)
with a spo t remover specifica lly formulated for leather.
Leather care
- Ever y hal f year us e an ap proved leat her car e prod uct
(avai lable fr om you r A udi dea ler) to care f or th e le ather.
- Ap ply t he produ ct very spari ngly .
- W ipe it off with a da mp cloth.
If yo u have any quest ions about cleaning and caring for the leathe r in
your ve hicl e, i t is best to con tact you r au thor ized Audi dealer, who w ill
be glad to help yo u and tell you about our fu ll range of leather care
prod ucts, such as:
• Leathe r cleaning and ca re k it
• Creams to ca re for colo red leather
• Spot removers for ba llpoint pens, shoe polish, etc .
• Oil/g rease disso lv in g sp ray
• New and upcoming pro ducts.
& WARNING
Always read and heed all WARNINGS and other information
=> page 270 .
0 Note
• N ever use chemical so lvents (e.g. lighte r fluid, turpentine), waxes,
shoe po lish or simi lar p roducts on the leathe r surfaces in your Aud i.
• T o avo id d amage, have st ubbor n st ains remove d by a commerc ial
cleaning specialist. •
Applie s to v eh icl es: with Alca ntara up hols ter y
Cleaning Alcantara ® (synthetic suede)
Removing dust and dirt
- Mois t en a clot h, squeez e out excess wat er a nd wipe down
the sea t surfaces .
Removing stains
-Mois te n a c loth wi th lukewarm water or wi th diluted ethyl
(rubbing) alcohol.
- Dab at t he stai n. S tart at the outside a nd wor k inwar ds.
- Once the sta in is no longer v isib le, use a soft dry cloth or
tissue to soak up t he m oisture .
Do not use leather cleanin g products on Alcantara.
You may use a s uit able sha m poo fo r remov ing dust and d irt.
Dust and grit i n the pores and seams ca n scratch and damage the
s u rface . If th e car is lef t stan ding in the s un for long periods, the
Alcantara covers shou ld be protec ted against d irect su nlight to
prevent it from fading . Slight colo r va riations will develo p in normal
use and a re no t an ind ication of mater ia l deter io ration . .,_

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- Read the brake fluid level from the brake fluid reservoir
=> fig. 248 . T he brake fluid level mus t be between the
" M IN" and "MAX" markings.
The br ake fl uid re se rvoir is loc ated at the rear pa rt iti on of the engine
compartment on the left side~ page 290.
T he f lu id level may drop slightly after some time due to the auto­
matic adjus tment of t he b rake pads. This is not caus e for alarm.
If the brake flu id leve l falls considerably below the "MIN" mark, t he
br ak e wa rning/ind ic ator lig ht ( U.S . model s:
BRAKE , Can adi an mod els:
«D> ) will come on~ page 20 and~ page 28. Do not continue to
operate the vehicle . The comple te brake system sho uld be thoro ughly
checked by an author ized A udi dealer or ot her qualified facility and
t he ca use correcte d. If the b rake fl uid leve l is too low, the bra ke
wa rning/in dicator light will illu mi nate . Con tact an au thorized Aud i
dealer
immediately .•
Changing brake fluid
H ave the brake flui d changed by an ex perienc ed techni­
cian.
Brake flui d abso rbs mois ture from t he a ir . If t he wa ter con ten t in the
brake fl uid is too hig h, corros io n in the b rake system may res ult afte r
a period of time . The boiling po int o f the bra ke fl uid will also decrease
cons iderab ly and decrease brak ing perfo rmance.
The refore, the brake fl uid m ust be changed
every two years . Always
use new bra ke fluid w hich conforms to Fede ral Motor Veh icle St an­
dard "FMVSS 116 DOT 4" .
Th e b rake fl uid reservoi r ca n be diffi cult to rea ch, there fore, we
recommend that you have the bra ke fluid c hanged by your author ized
Audi dealer. Your dea ler has the correct tools, the right b rake fl uid
and the know-how to do t his for you .
& WARNING
• Brake fluid is poisonous. It must be stored only in the closed
original container out of the reach of children!
• Brake failure can result from old or inappropriate brake flu id.
Observe these pre cautions:
- Use only brake fluid that meets SAE specification
J 1703 and
conforms to Federal Motor Vehicle Standard 116. Always che ck
with your authorized Audi dealer to make sure you are us ing
the correct brake fluid. The correct type of brake fluid i s also
indicated on the brake fluid reservoir .
- The brake fluid must be new. Heavy use of the brakes can
cause a vapor lock if the brake fluid is left in the system too
long . Thi s can seriously affect the efficiency of the brakes as
well as your safety . This could result in an accident.
0 Note
Brake fluid will damage the paint of your ve hicle .
~ For the sake of the environment
Because of the prob lem of proper disposal of brake fl uid as we ll as
the spec ia l too ls req uired and the necessary expe rtise, we recom ­
m en d that you have t he brake fl uid changed by your autho rized Audi
dea ler .•
Battery
General information
Under normal operat ing condit ions, the battery in your Aud i does not
nee d any m ain ten ance. Wi th high outs ide temper atures o r long d aily
dr ives we recommend that yo u have the elect rolyte level checked by .,_

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a service facility . The electrolyte level should also be checked each
time the battery is charged =>
page 303.
Have the batte ry checked when you take your vehicle in for serv ice .
You are well advised to rep lace a battery that is older than 5 years.
With certa in types of a irbag deployment, the ba ttery is disconnected
from the vehicle electrical system for safety reasons=>
& in "Repair,
care and disposal of the airbags" on
page 220.
Di sconne cting th e bat tery t ermina ls
Some vehicle f unct ions (power window regulators, fo r example) are
lost if the battery termina ls are disconnected . These functions have
to be re learned after the battery termina ls are connected aga in. To
prevent this, t he battery should only be disconnected from the
vehicle e lectr ica l system when absol ute ly necessary for repairs.
Vehicles not driven for long periods
If you do no t dr ive your veh icle over a period of severa l days or weeks,
electrical components are gradually cut back or switched off. Th is
red uces e nergy consumption and main tains sta rt ing capabili ty ove r a
longer period=>
page 258.
Be aware that when you unlock your vehicle, some of the convenience
functions may not operate, such as the Convenience key*, the remote
control or the power seat adjustment. The convenience functions will
be availab le aga in whe n you tur n on th e ignition and start the eng ine.
Winter operation
Dur ing the winter months, battery capac ity tends to decrease as
temperatures drop. This is because more power is also consumed
while starting, and the headlights, rear w indow defogger, etc., a re
used more often.
Avoid unnecessa ry power consum ption, part ic ula rly i n city traffic o r
when traveling only short distances. Let your authorized Audi dealer check the capacity of the vehicle battery before w inter sets in
=>
page 303 . A well charged battery will not only prevent start ing
prob lems when the wea ther is cold, but will also las t longe r.
Vehicle OP-eration
(I) Tips
If your vehicle is left standing fo r seve ral weeks at extremely low
temperatures, the vehicle battery should be removed and stored
w here it will not free ze. This will preven t it from being damaged and
having to be replaced. •
Working on the battery
Be especially careful when working on or near the
battery.
Vehicle care
Fi g. 2 49 Lugga ge
co mp artme nt: Righ t·
s ide stor age co mpar t·
me nt
Fig. 25 0 Lug gage
comp art me nt: Batt ery ~
Do-it-yourselt service iTechnical data

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-Screw the towing loop tightly into the threaded hole as far
as it will go. The check mark must be flush with the bumper=>
page 351, fig. 285.
When it is no longer needed, unscrew the towing loop and put it back
into the vehicle toolkit. Be sure to have the towing loop stored in the
vehicle at all times.
When installing the grill for the air duct , be sure that the tabs on the
grill are first inserted into their guides on the veh icle by the fog lamp.
Then push the grill into position .
& WARNING
If you do not screw the towing loop completely, it could come out
of the threaded hole while the vehicle is being towed causing
damage to the vehicle and possible serious personal injury. •
Rear towing loop
Do not install the rear towing loop until it is needed.
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Fig. 286 Rear
bumper: cover
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Fig. 287 Rear
bumper: towing loop
inserted
On the right side of the rear bumper there is a threaded hole
for the towing loop. The threaded hole is behind a cover.
- Remove the towing loop from the vehicle tool kit.
- Place the screwdriver against the upper edge of the cover
and carefully pry it out => fig . 286 .
- Screw the towing loop tightly into the threaded hole as far
as it will go. The check marking must be flush with the
bumper => fig. 287.
When it is no longer needed, unscrew the towing loop and pu t it back
into the vehicle toolkit. Be sure to have the towing loop stored in the
vehicle at all times.
& WARNING
If you do not screw the towing loop completely, it could come out
of the threaded hole while the vehicle is being towed causing
damage to the vehicle and possible serious personal injury.•

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We ight-sensing mat .... .. .. .. . ... 232
When must the system be inspected? 217
Aircraft Transporting your vehicle .......... 353
All Wheel Drive ............ .. ...... . 257
Alloy wheels . .... .. .. .. .. .. .. ... ... 275
All-wheel drive
Winter tires ....... .. ............ 323
Alternator See Generator .................... 16
Anti-freeze See Engine coolant ...... .. .. .. ... 296
Anti -lock brake system
How the ABS system works ......... 256
Warning/indicator lights ... .. ..... . 19
Anti-Sl ip Regulation System (ASR)
How the system works . .. .. .. .. .. . 254
Anti-theft systems Anti-theft alarm system ....... ... .. 52
Electronic immobilizer ............. 41
Ashtray Front .............. ...... ........ 96
Rear ........ .. .... .. ... . .. .... .. 96
ASR How the Anti-Slip Regulation System
works ..... .. ... .. ... ... ....... 254
Audi Service Repair Manuals and Literature
361
AUTO mode AC climate control ....... .... .. .. . 106
Auto Safety Hotline ... ... ... . .. ..... 195
Auto-Check Contro l .............. .... . 26 Automatic car wash
See Washing ............... ... .. 271
Automatic Shift Lock (ASL) ... .. .. .. ... 156
Automatic transmission 6-speed automatic transm iss ion .. .. 154
Automatic Sh ift Lock (ASL) ....... .. 156
Dr iv ing ................. ...... .. 154
Dynamic shift program ......... ... 157
Emergency release for selector lever . 159
Fail-safe mode ................ ... 159
lg nition key safety lock .... ..... ... 119
Kick-down . ............ .. ....... 157
Manual shift program .. .. .. .. .. .. . 158
Selector lever ............ ........ 155
Shift buttons ... ...... .. .. .. ..... 159
Steering wheel with tiptronic ...... . 159
Average speed ........... .. .......... 36
Avoid damaging the vehicle .. ....... .. 263
B
Background lighting ... . .. .. .......... 67
Battery . .. .. .. .. .... ............... 300
Battery location inside the luggage
compartment .................. 301
Charging ........................ 303
Important warnings when working on the battery ..... ........... ...... .. 301
low . .. .. .. .. .. ...... .. ......... 258
Rep lacing the battery . ... ......... 304
State of charge ..... .. ........... 258
Winter operation . .... ... ..... .... 300
Working on the battery .... ... .. .. . 301 Before driving
.. .. ... ... ... .... ... .. 187
Blended gasoline ................. .. 283
Body cavity sealing .............. . ... 276
Booster seats ......... ............ . 239
Brake fluid
Changing the brake fluid .......... . 300
Checking the brake fluid level ....... 299
What is the correct brake fluid level?. 299
What should I do if the brake fluid warning
light comes on? . .. .. .. .......... 299
Brake system Anti-lock brake system .. ........... 19
Brake assistant .. .. .. .. .. ...... .. 256
Brake booster ........... ... ..... 256
Brake fluid .. .. .. ................ 299
Brake fluid specificat ions for refill and
repla cemen t .................. . 300
Brake light defective . .... .. .. .. .. .. 24
Brake pads ..................... . 262
Electromechanical parking brake .... 123
Fluid reservoir . .......... ... .. ... 299
How does moisture or road salt affect the
brakes? ... .. ................ .. 254
Malfunction ...................... 28
Warning/indicator lights ... .... .. .. 20
Worn brake pads symbol ........... 32
Break-in period .... . .. .............. 261
Brake pads . ... ................ .. 262
Tires ..... .................... .. 261
Bulbs ............ .... .. .... .... .. . 346
Bumper cover Caution when parking near a parking barri-er or curb . ... ................ .. 124
Automatic belt retractor .......... .. . 201 Battery voltage .. ........... ........ . 34
Controls and equip­
ment Safety first Vehicle operation
Vehicle care Do-it-yourself service Technical data

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Undercoating ...... ... ... ..... ..... 276
Unfastening safety be lts ............. 203
Unidi rect ional tires . .. .. .. .. .... ..... 306
Uniform tire quality grading . ........ . 322
Unlocking Power locking switch . ... .......... 45
Rear lid/trunk lid . ... .............. 46
Remote control . .. .. .. .. .... ...... 43
Using the key ........ .... .. .. .. .. . 44
V
Cruise control ... ... ...... .. .. .. . . 19 Wheel bolts
Electromechanical parking brake .... . 20 Torque .............. ... .. .. .. .. 32S
Electronic power control ........ .. .
16 Wheels . ... .. .. .. .. ........ ... .. .. 306
Electronic stabilization program (ESP) 16
Fog lights .... .... ............... 17
Generator .. .. .... ....... ...... .. 16
H igh beam ............... .. .. .. .. 17
Instrument cluster .... .... ........ 10
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) . ... 18
Rear fog lights ...... .... . .. .... .. 17
Safety belt ............... .. .. .. .. 18
Tire pressure monitoring system ..... 17
Turnsignals . .. .... ....... ...... .. 17
Wa rranty coverages .......... .. .. .. . 361 Cast alloy
....................... 27S
Checking tire pressure ............ 313
Cold tire inflation pressure .. .. . ... 310
General notes ....... .. .... .... .. 306
Glossary of tire and loading terminology .
307
New tires and wheels ...... ..... .. 318
Tires and vehicle load limits ...... . .
When must a safety be lt be replaced? .. 314
200
When must the airbag system be inspected? .
217
Vanity mirror 68 Washer reservoir
...... .... .... .. .. . 30S When should I adjust the tire pressures? 314
When should I check the tire pressures? 314
Where are lower anchorages located? .. 245
Where can I find the tire pressures for my car?
rear
.. ...... .......... .......... 70
Veh icle electr ical system .. .. .. ... ..... 16
Vehicle identification label ........... 356
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ... 356
Vehicle jack .............. .... .. 333, 338
Vehicle literature ................ ..... S
Vehicle transport ................ ... 353
Vehicle-care products ............ ... 270
Ventilated seats 107
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Warning/indicator lights .. .... ........ 14
Adaptive Air Suspension ............ 18
Adaptive Cruise Control ......... .. 13S
Airbag system ... ....... ....... ... 17
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ........ 19
Brake system ............. ... .. .. . 20 Washing .
... .................... .. 270
Automati c car wash ....... .. ..... 2 71
by hand ....... .... .. .. .... .. ... 271
with a power washe r ............. . 272
313
Washing the vehicle ................. 270 Why safety belts? ........ . .. ... . 197, 198
Waxing ..................... ... .. . 273 Windows
Wear indicator .............. ...... . 317 Cleaning ........... .. .... .... .. 274
Weatherstrips . .. ........... ...... . 275 Convenience open feature ......... . 56
Weights .. ................. .. .... . 357 Defogging . .. .. .... ............. 109
What happens if you wear your safety belt too
loose? ............ ... ......... 202
What happens to unbelted occupants? . 199
What impairs dr iv ing safety? ......... . 187
What should I do after changing a wheel? .. .
314
What should I do after replacing wheels? 314 Defrosting .
.. .. ................. 109
Rapid defrosting/defogging ... .. ..
111
Windshield defogger/defroster
Windshield washer fluid 112
Low level ....... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . 33
Windshield wipers Installing new wiper blades .... .. .. . 73
Intermittent wip ing ............... 70
One -tap wiping ................. .. 70