2013 AUDI S8 mirror

If the distance to an obstacle remains con­
stant, the volume of the distance warning
gradually drops after about four seconds (this
does not apply in the continuous tone range).
Rear view camera
The rear view camera is locat ed above the rear
license plate bracket. Make sure that the lens
for the parking system
r::;, fig. 131 is not cov­
ered by deposits or any other obstructions be­
cause this can affect the function of the park­
ing system. For information on clean ing, refer
to
c;, page 218.
The rear view camera coverage area includes
(Dr::;, fig. 130. Only this area is shown in the
Infotainment display. Objects that are outside
of this area @are not displayed.
The accuracy of the orientation lines and the
blue surfaces is reduced if the adaptive air
suspens ion* is faulty, if the veh icle is lifted or
if the
dynamic mode is activated r::;, page 109.
A WARNING
-Always read and follow the applicable
warnings
r::;, &. in General information on
page 121.
- If the position and the installation angle
of the rear view camera was changed, for
example, after a collision, do not contin­
ue to use the system for safety reasons.
Have it checked by your authorized Audi
dealership or authorized repair facility.
- Only use the rear view camera to assist
you if it shows a good, clear picture. For
example, the image may be affected by
the sun shining into the lens, dirt on the
lens or if there is a system fault.
- Use the rear view camera only if the lug­
gage compartment lid is comp letely
closed. Make sure any objects you may
have mounted on the luggage compart­
ment lid do not block the rear view cam­
era .
- The camera lens enlarges and distorts the field of vision. The object appears both altered and inaccurate on the
screen.
Parking systems 123
-In certain situations, people or objects in
the display appear closer or further
away:
- objects that do not touch the ground,
such as the bumper of a parked vehicle,
a trailer hitch or the rear of a truck. Do
not use the help lines in this case.
- If driven from a level surface onto an
inclin e, or a downward slope.
-If driven toward protruding objects.
- If the vehicle is carrying too much load
in the rear.
(D Note
-Always read and follow the applicable
warnings
r::;, (D in General information on
page 121.
- The orange colored orientation lines in
the Infotainment display show the vehi­ cle path depending on the steering
wheel angle. The front of the vehicle
front swings out more than the rear of
the vehicle. Maintain plenty of distance
so that your outside mirror or a corner of
your vehicle does not collide with any ob­ stacles.

126 Parking systems
long side of the blue surface so that there is
sufficient space from the obstacle. The sur­
face m ust not be to uchi ng. You will a lso need
to start tur ning the steer ing wheel much ear­
lier. The blue curve
r:::;, fig. 13 7 must not touch
the obstacle and should have sufficient room .
@ Tips
The left or right orientation lines and sur­
faces will be displayed, depending on the turn signa l be ing used .
Peripheral cameras
Introduction
Applies to vehicles: with top view camera system
In addition to the f unctions from the sensors
c::> page 122, Sensors, c::> page 124, Visual dis ­
play,
this parking system contains peripheral
cameras. Depending on the ve hicle equ ip­
ment, you are assisted by various
views such
as periphera l view, corner views at the front
and rear of the veh icle, and views di rectly in
fro nt of o r behind the vehicle.
General information
Applies to vehicles: with top view camera system
Fig. 138 Locat io n of peripheral cameras
Depending on the vehicle equ ipment, the pe­
ripheral cameras are found in the radiator
grille, i n the luggage compartment lid and on
both exterior mirrors
r:::;, fig . 138 . Make sure
that the lenses are not covered by deposits or
any other obstructions as it may impair the
system. For information on cleani ng, refer to
c::> page 218.
In the to p view mode, b lack corners are
shown in t he vehicle silhouette . Objects in
these areas are outside of the camera 's field
of
view and are not detected .
T he accuracy of the o rientation lines and the
blue surfaces is reduced if the adaptive air
suspension * is faulty, if the vehicle is lifted or
if the
dy namic mode is activated r:::;, page 109.
A WARNING
-- Always read and follow the applicable
warn ings
r:::;, & in General information on
page 121 .
-If the position or the installat io n angle
of a camera was changed, after a colli­
sion for example, do not continue to use
the system fo r safety reasons. Have it
checked by your author ized Audi deale r­
sh ip.
- Keep in mind that the image in the dis­
p la y is distorted if the exterior mi rror
housing has bee n manually adjusted .
- U se the
rear mode and the corn er view
( rear)
m od e only when the luggage com­
partment lid is fu lly closed . Otherw ise
the image in the display will be d istort­
ed .
- The vehicle surro undings are shown us­
ing the came ra images. The vehicle im­
age is shown by the system. Ob jects and
obstacles above the camera are not d is­
p layed.
- Camera lenses enlarge and distort the field of vision. The objects appear both
altered and inaccurate on the screen.
(D Note
- Always read and follow the applica ble
warnings
¢ (I) in General information on
page 121.
- The Infotainment d isplay shows the di ­
rection in which the rear of the vehicle is
traveling based on the steer ing whee l
ang le. The front of the vehicle front
sw ings out mo re than the rear of the
ve­
hicl e. M aintain pl enty of d istance so that .,_

your outside mirror or a corner of your
vehicle does not collide with any obsta­
cles.
@ Tips
If the 8/cr;sJ/c:::::5, symbol appears in the
disp lay and the respect ive display area is
grayed out, then the power exter ior mir­
rors were fo lded in or the dr iver's door/
front passenger's door/luggage compart­ ment lid was opened .
Switching on or off
Applies to vehicles: with top view camera system
Fig. 139 Center console: P.,.1,_ button
Fig. 14 0 Infotainment : se lect ing t he mode
Switching on
.. Sh ift into reve rse, or
.. Press the P
10A button in t he center console
r::!v fig. 139 . A short confirmat ion tone
sounds and the LED in the button turns on .
Selecting the mode
.. Turn the contro l knob to the symbol for the
desired mode @th ro ugh
© co fig. 140 .
11 The ca mera image is not show n fo r al l versions.
P arking systems 12 7
Switching off
.. Drive fo rward fas ter than 6 mph (10 km/h),
or
.. Press the
PwA button, or
.. Switch the ignit ion off .
You may select from the following modes:
@ -Top view*¢
page 127
® -Corner view (front)*¢ page 128
©-Front* co page 128
@-Rear* ¢ page 128
©-Corner view (rea r)* co page 128
Top view
App lies to veh icles: w ith top v iew camera system and top
v iew mode
Fig . 141 In fotainment: top view mode
T his view is ideal for maneuvering. The ve hicle
s u rroun din gs are shown usi ng the came ra im­
ages . The veh icle im age is shown by the sys­
tem.
Selecting top view
.. Select the @symbo l with the control knob .
Switching between optical view and
camera image
1 )
.. To display the came ra image, press the
camera control button @ .
.. Pres s th e
Graphi c control button to see the
optical d isp lay .

Trailer towing Driving with a trailer
General information
Your Audi was designed primarily for passen­
ger transportation .
If you plan to tow a trai ler, p lease remember
that the addit ional load will affect durab ility,
economy and performance .
Trailer towing not on ly places more stress on
the vehicle, it also calls for more concentra­
tion from the driver.
F or this reason, a lways fo llow the operating
and d riving instr uctions provided and use
common sense.
(D Note
If you are going to tow a trai ler, you must
activate the trailer operat ion mode
~ page 211, Operating instructions.
Technical requirements
Trailer hitch
Use a weight-carrying hitc h co nforming to the
gross trailer we ight. The hitch must be suita­
b le for your veh icle and trailer and must be
mounted secure ly on the veh icle's chassis at a
technically sound location . Use only a trailer
hi tch wit h a removab le ball moun t. A lways
check with t he trail er hitch ma nufactur er to
make sure tha t you are using the corre ct
hi tch.
Do not use a bumper hitch.
The hitc h must be installed in such a way that
i t does not interfere with the impac t-absorb­
i ng bumpe r sys tem. No mod ifica tio ns should
be made to the vehicle exh aust a nd brake sys­
tems . From time to time, check that a ll hitch
mo unt ing bolts remain securely fastened.
W hen you are not towing a trail er, remove the
traile r hitch ball mount. Th is prevents the
hi tch from causing damage sho uld your ve hi­
cle be str uck from behind ¢& .
Trailer towin g 211
Trailer brakes
If your trailer is equippe d wi th a br akin g sys ­
tem, check to be s ure that i t conforms to all
r egulations .
T he trailer hy draul ic brak e sys tem mus t not be
direc tly connec ted to the vehi cle' s h ydraulic
brake system .
Safety chains
Always use safety chains between your veh icle
and the tra ile r.
Trailer lights
Trai ler lights must meet all regu lations. Be
su re to check with your Audi dealer for cor rect
wir ing, swi tches and relays .
Mirrors
If you are unable to see the traffic behind you
us ing the reg ular o utside mirrors, then you
must insta ll extended mirrors. It is imp ortant
that you
always have clea r v is ion to the rear.
A WARNING ...__ -
Afte r removing the trailer hitch, do not
stor e it i n yo ur v ehicl e. In cas e o f sudden
b ra king, the hitch co uld fly forwar d and in­
ju re you or your p ass en ger s.
Operating instructions
Fi g. 189 MM I dis pl ay: tow ing mode on
Ma ximum trailer weight
A trai ler fo r you r vehicle is limited to a typical
class 1 or class 2 tra iler.
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216 Cleaning and protec tio n
Automatic car wash
The vehicle can be washed in almost any
modern automatic car wash .
The vehicle paint is so durable that the vehicle
can normally be washed without problems in
an automatic car wash. However, the effect on
the paint depends to a large extent on the de­
sign of the facility, the filte ring of the wash
water, the type of wash and care mater ial , etc.
I f the pa int has a dull appearance afte r going
through the car wash or is scratched, bring
this to the attention of the operator immedi­
ately. If necessary, use a different car wash.
Before going through a car wash, be sure to
take the usual precautions such as closing the
windows and power roof . Factory installed an­
tennas must not be removed.
I f you have installed additional accessor ies on
the vehicle - such as spoilers, roof rack, etc. -
it is best to ask the car wash operator if these
should be removed .
When driving through an automatic car wash,
fi rst se lect the N position and then switch the
engine off. If you switch the engine off when N is engaged, the transmission remains in N
for approximately 30 m inutes and then Pis
engaged.
Further information for automatic gearboxes
~ page 115.
A WARNING
Always read and heed all WARNINGS and
other information
r:::;, page 215.
- Before washing the vehicle in an auto­
matic car wash, p lease make sure to re­
tract the exterior mirrors to prevent
them from being damaged. Power fold­ i ng exter ior mirrors must not be folded
i n or out by hand . Always use the electri­
ca l power control.
- Compare the track of your vehicle with the d istance between the guide rails of the facility - the
re is a risk of damage to
the whee ls and tires .
- Compare the height and width of your
vehicle with the height and width of the tunnel at the facility .
Washing the vehicle by hand
A lot of water is needed when washing a vehi ­
cle by hand.
.,. Before yo u start washing, make su re you
have read and understood the WARNINGS
~ A in General information on page 215.
.,. First soak all dried dirt unti l it is soft, then
rinse it off.
.,. As you clean your vehicle, start with the
roof and work your way down to the bottom,
using a sponge, a sponge glove or a clean brush .
.,. Rinse the sponge o r the sponge g love often,
flushing it clean each time.
.,. Use spec ial car shampoo only for very per­
sistent dirt .
.,. Rinse the car thoroughly with water.
.,. Use a chamois leather to gently wipe the ex-
ter ior dry.
Use a separate sponge for cleaning the
whee ls , door si lls and other regions exposed
to road dirt. In this way, you will not scratch
the pa int with coarse particles imbedded in
the sponge the next time you wash the car.
A WARNING
-- Wash your vehicle only when the ign ition
is switched off to reduce the risk of a
crash.
- Do not clean the underside of the chas­ sis, fenders, wheel covers, or other hard
to reach parts without protect ing your
hands and arms . You may cut you rself on
sha rp-edged metal pa rts.
- Always read and heed all WARNINGS and other info rmation
c;, page 215. ~

220 Cleaning and protec tio n
cleaner or with a solvent designed especially
to clean viny l.
Occasionally apply a colo rless v inyl or leather
preservat ive to reta in the material's l uste r
and p liability .
A WARNING
Always read and heed a ll WARNINGS and
other information
Q page 215.
Aluminum trim
Use only n eutr al- pH products to remove spots
and depos its from aluminum surfaces.
Chrome care products and alkaline cleaners
will attack alum inum surfaces and can dam ­
age them over time .
A WARNING
Always read and heed a ll WARNINGS and
other information
Q page 215.
Touch -up paint
Minor paint damages should be touched up
immediately .
.. Use either a touch-up pa int stick or spray
paint to cove r minor scratches and nicks .
Your Audi dealer has touch-up paint for minor scra tches and stone chips. Scratches should
be touched up soon after they occur to pre­
vent corrosion .
If a spot starts to rust, however, a simple
touch-up job w ill not be enough. The affected
surface must be sanded smooth and coated
with an anti-rust pr imer befo re the pa inted
finish ca n be restored .
The number for the original vehicle paint can be found on the vehicle ident ificat ion label
Q page 290 .
A WARNING
Always read and heed a ll WARNINGS and
other information
Qpage 215.
Windows
Clear vision to all sides .
Clean all windows regula rly to remove road
film and car wash wax buildup.
.. Remove snow from w indows us ing a brush.
.. Use a plastic ice sc raper to remove ice from
w indows and mirrors.
.. Remove other residue on the windows with
a spray-on g lass cleaner .
.. Wipe the windows dry with a clean piece of
cloth or kitchen paper towel.
The best way to remove snow from windows and mirrors is to use a brush . Use a non-abra ­
s ive
plastic ic e scrape r -better st ill, a spray
deicer - to remove
ice from w indows and m ir­
ro rs.
Oil , grease or s ilicone residue can be removed
with
gla ss cleaner or silicon e remover . How­
ever, wax res idue requires the use of a spec ial­
ly formula ted so lve nt. Please contact your
A udi dealer for adv ice on safe products for
wax removal.
Windows should also be cleaned on the inside at regu la r i nte rvals .
Never dry windows with the same chamo is
that you use to dry pai nted surfaces. Wax resi­
due on the chamois can impa ir v is ion through
t h e windows.
A WARNING
- Always re ad and heed a ll WAR NINGS and
other info rmation
Q page 215.
- The windsh ield must no t be treated w ith
water-repellen t materials. They can in­
crease glare unde r poo r vis ibility condi ­
tions such as wetness, darkness, or when
the sun is low on the horizon . In addi­
tion, they can cause the w indshield w ip­
ers to chatter.
(D Note
- Never use warm or hot water to remove
snow and ice from windows and mirrors .
Th is could cause the glass to crack. ..,_

Fuse s and bulb s 281
Luggage compartment fuse assignment
Fig. 228 Luggage compartment: fuse pa nel with plastic bracket
Fuse panel @ (black ) Fuse panel @ (b la ck)
No . Equi pment Amps No. Equipment Amps
[ru button, data logger, diag-
11 Dynamic
steering
5
l nostic
connector, BCM -1,
5
Selector lever, BCM-2 5
adaptive light ing system
Audi side assist
5
2 Networking gateway 5
Engine control module 5
3 adaptive air suspension
5
Starter 40
4 Parking system 5
Left headlight/Headlight
16 10/5
5 Steer
ing column lever
5
range control system
6 Suspension control system
5 Fuse panel
@ (red ) sensor
Belt tensioners, airbag con-
No. Equipment Amps
7 trol module 5
l Left
reversible be lt tens ione r 25
Heated washer fluid nozzles, 2
Right reversible belt ten-
25
Homelink (garage door sioner
8 opener), night vision system 5 Starter diagnos
is, DC/DC
control module, sport differ-3 c onverter (Start-Stop-Sys-5
ential, ioni zer tern )
9
Electromechan ica l parking
5 4 DC/DC converter 7,5
brake contro l modu le 5 Image pro cessing 7 ,5 -
10
Rear seat heating, cooler, in-
5
terior rearview mirror

282 Fuses and bulb s
Fuse panel
® (red)
No. Equipment
=
I 6
Right headlight (headlight
with adaptive light)
7 ESC control module
8
Sound actuator, AEM control module
9 Adaptive cruise control
10 Transmission control mod
-
ule
11 Climate control system sen-
sors
Fuse panel © (brown)
No. Equipment
1
Electromechanical parking
brake
2 Suspension control system
sensor
3
Right rear door control mod-
ule
Smart modul tank
5
Front cl imate control system
contro ls
6
Rear climate control system
controls
7 Networking gateway
8 Cooler
9
Interface for specia l func-
tions
10 Cell phone adapter, Blue-
tooth handset
11 AEM contro
l module
12
13 Ambient
lighting
14 Rear exterior lighting
15 Fuel pump
I 16 Electromechanical parking
brake
Amps
=
10
5
7,5
10
5
5
5
5
7,5
5
15
10
5
15
5
5
15
10
10
20
25
30
-
Fuse panel @ (black)
No. Equipment
1
3
5
6
7
Automatic luggage com­ partment lid
Rear sockets
adaptive air suspens ion
115-V socket
Electromechanical parking
brake
8 Rear seat heating
9 Rear exterior lighting
10 Rear climate control system
blower
Rear sun shade, closing aid,
11 luggage compartment lock,
keyless go/entry, fuel filler
door
12 Luggage
compartment lid
control module
Fuse panel E (red)
No. Equipment
1 Rear seat adjustment but-
tons
3 Left rear seat (pneumatics)
5 Tra iler hitch control modu le*
6 Left rear seat
7 Right rear seat
8 Trailer hitch control module*
9 Trai ler hitch control modu le*
10 Right rear seat (pneumatics)
Fuse panel
® (brown)
No. Equipment
1 Start-Stop-System,
Radio re-
ceiver/sound amplifier
Sound amplifier
Start-Stop-System, Rear
3 Seat Entertainment, radio
receiver/sound amplifier
5 Automatic dimming interior
rearview mirror
6 DVD changer
Amps
5
20
15
25
30
25
20
20
20
30
Amps
5
7,5 20
30
30
20 15
7,5
Amps
30
30
10
5
5