2014 AUDI A8 display

Instrument s and warning /indicator lights 2 7
-The fuel economy messages are not dis­
played in every instance, but rathe r in in­
terva ls
over a period o f time.
Cylinder on demand System
App lies to vehicles: w ith 4 .0 TFS ! engi ne
F ig. 10 Inst rume nt cluster: fuel consumption
To save fu el, the eng ine automat ic all y t urns
four cylinders o n or
off, de pending on the
amo unt of power needed. This action is not
fe lt by the passengers.
Displaying cylinder mode
Requirement: t he on-bo ard computer is di s­
pl ayed~
page 25.
~ Turn the thumbwhee l until the current fue l
c o nsu mption display is shown in the inst ru­
me nt cl uster.
If the green ba r is d ispl ayed,
yo u a re driving in 4-cylin der m ode.
Basic requirements for 4 -cylinder mode
4-cy linder drive mode is used automatically if
certain basic requir emen ts are fulfi lled. These
in clude:
- A low powe r output requi reme nt.
- Driving in third gear or higher.
- Engine speed between 960 and 3,500 RP M.
-A warm engine .
Odometer
Fig. 11 Instrument cluste r Odo meter a nd reset button
The odometer shows you how many m iles
(k ilometers) you have driven. You can switch
the d isplay from miles to kilomete rs and v ice
versa via t he MMI.
Upper odometer
The trip odometer shows the distance driven
since it was last reset.
It can be used to meas­
ure s ho rt d istances . The last digit indicates
1/10 of a mile (100 meters) .
You can reset the trip odometer to zero by
pressing the Reset button~-
Lower odometer
The lower odomete r shows the tota l num ber
of m iles (kilometers) dr iven.
Malfunction message
I f th ere is a malfunc tion i n the in strumen t
cl us ter,
DEF will ap pear i n the trip odometer
display a rea. Conta ct your author ized Audi
dealer to have the problem corrected.
Time and date display
Fig . 1 2 Ce nter console: ana log clock

28 Instruments and warning/indicator lights
The date and time are shown in the instru­
ment cluster d isplay
c:;, page 24, fig. 4. There
is also an ana log clock in the center console
c:;, fig. 12.
When you open the driver's door, the date and
time appear in the instrument cluster display
for 30 seconds . When the ign ition is switched
on, the time is always displayed in the status
line © regardless of the current display.
You can set the time on both clocks and the date display in the MMI. Refer to the MMI
owner's manual for instructions.
Service interval display
The service interval display reminds you when
your next service is due.
Fig. 13 Inst rume nt cluster: Serv ice inte rval d isp lay
The schedule for the next oil change or inspec­
tion is calculated automatically and displayed
accordingly. The display works in two stages :
Service reminder
30 days before the next service is due, a serv­
ice reminder appears in the display when you
switch the ignition on
c:;, fig. 13 .
After about S seconds the display switches back to normal. The distance and time re­
maining are updated each time the ignition is
switched on until the date due for service is
reached .
Service due
When the due date for service is reached, the
message
Service due! appears in the instru­
ment cluster immediately after you switch the
ignition on . Additionally, a warn ing tone sounds. After about 5 seconds the disp
lay
switches back to normal.
Calling up the service schedules
If or when an oil change or inspection is due,
can be shown in the MMI display by selecting
the service interval display in the car menu.
Select the
ICARI function button > Car sys­
tems
control button > Servicing & checks >
Service interval displays.
Resetting the service interval display
Your authorized Audi dealer will reset the cor­
responding service schedule after performing
the appropr iate service on your vehicle. You
also have the possibility to reset the oil
change schedule after hav ing performed an
o il change according to Aud i specif ications.
Select the
I CAR I function button > Car sys­
tems
control button > Servicing & checks >
Service Intervals > Reset oil change interval.
(D Note
If you disconnect the battery term inals, no
calculations can be made for the service
i nterval disp lay during th is time and no
serv ice reminder will appear. Remember
that observing the proper service intervals
i s vitally important to extending the life of
your vehicle, pa rticularly the engine, and
maintaining its value. Even if the mileage
driven is low, the maximum period of one
year from one service to the next must not
be exceeded.
(I} Tips
-Do not reset the display between oil
changes, otherwise the disp lay w ill be in­
correct.
- The information in the Service Reminder
remains stored
even when the vehicle
battery is disconnected .

Instrument s and warning /indicator lights
Open door/hood/rear lid warning
Fig. 14 D isplay: doors and rear lid open
With the ignition switched on, the warning il­
luminates when at least
one door or the hood
or the rear lid is not closed. The symbol also
shows you
which door(s) or lid is not closed.
In the illustration ¢
fig. 14 it is the driver's
door and the left rear door.
On-Board Diagnostic
system (OBD)
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)
The Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) ¢4 in
the instrument cluster is part of the On-Board Diagnostic (OBD II) system.
The warning/indicator light illuminates when
the ignition is switched on and goes out after
the engine starts and the idle has stabilized.
This indicates that the MIL is work ing proper­
ly .
If the light does not go out after the engine
is started, or illuminates while you are driv­
ing, a malfunction may ex ist in the engine sys­
tem. If the light illuminates, the catalytic con­
verter could be damaged.
Continue driving
with reduced power (avoid­
ing sustained high speeds and/or rapid accel­
erat ions) and have the condition corrected.
Contact your author ized Audi dealer.
If the light illuminates, the electronic speed limiter may also be malfunctioning. For more
in formation ¢
page 30, Electronic speed
limiter.
An improperly closed fuel filler cap may a lso
cause the MIL light to illuminate¢
page 225.
On-Board Diagnostics
Fig. 15 Location of Data Link Connector (DLC)
On-Board Diagnostics monitors the compo­
nents of your emission control system. Each
monitored component in your engine system
has been assigned a code . In case of a mal­
funct ion, the component will be identified
and the fault stored as a code in the control
module memory.
The MIL light may also illuminate if there is a leak in the on -board fuel vapor recovery sys­
tem.
If the light illuminates after a refueling,
stop the vehicle and make sure the fuel filler
cap is properly closed ¢
page 225.
In order to make an accurate diagnosis, the
stored data can only be displayed using spe­
cial diagnostic equipment (generic scan tool
for OBD).
In order to connect the special diagnostic
equipment, push the plug into the Data Link
Connector (DLC). The DLC is located to the
right of the hood release
¢fig. 15.
Your authorized Audi dealer or a qualified
service station can interpret the code and per­
form the necessary repair.
A WARNING
Do not use the diagnost ic connector for
personal use. Incorrect usage can cause
malfunctions, wh ich can increase the risk
of a collision!
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32 Opening and clo sing
Remov ing the mechanical key
Fig. 17 Remote co ntrol master key : re m ov ing the me­
c hani cal key
.. Press the release button @c::> fig. 17.
• Pull the mecha nica l key @ out of the master
key.
Using the mechan ica l key, you can:
- lock and unlock* the storage compartment
on the passenger's side c::>
page 75.
-lock and unlock the vehicle manually
<=> page 36.
-lock the front and rear passenger doors me­
chanically
c::> page 37.
- unlock the luggage compartment lid man­
ually
c::> page 40.
Check light and battery in the master
key
Fig. 18 Remote master key : Remov ing t he batte ry
ho lder
Check light in the master ke y
The check light@c::> fig. 18 in the master key
prov ides informat ion about d ifferent cond i­
tions.
• The check light turns on briefly once when a
button is pressed, and dur ing an "inquiry"
by the conven ience key system. •
If the check light does not come on, the bat ­
tery is dead and has to be replaced . In addi­
tion, when the battery is dead
the m indica ­
tor light appears in the instrument cluster
display as well as the message
Pl ease
c hang e th e ke y b attery .
Ma ster key batter y replacement
• Remove the mechanica l key c::> page 32.
• Press the release button @ c::> fig. 18 on the
battery holder and at the same time pull the
battery holder out of the master key in the
direction of the arrow .
.. Install the new battery CR 2032 with the
"+ " sign facing down .
.. Push the battery holder carefu lly into the
maste r key.
• Insta ll the mechanical key .
@ For the sake of the environment
Dis p ose of dead batteries prope rly so as
not to poll ute the environmen t.
{D Tips
The replacement battery mus t be the
same specification as the o rigina l.
Electronic immobilizer
The immobilizer helps to prevent unauthor­
ized use of your vehicle .
A computer chip ins ide your key automatically
deact ivates the elect ron ic immobilizer when
t h e key is ins ide the veh icle . When you remove
the key from the vehicle, the elect ron ic immo­
bilizer is au toma tic ally activa ted once aga in.
& WARNING -
A lways take the key w ith you when you
l eave the vehicle. The key can disarm the
e lectronic engine immobilizer and permit
an una uthorized person to start the engine
and enable operation of the vehicle sys­
tems such as power w indow o r power sun -
r oof leading to se rious pe rsonal injury.
~

.. Leave the master key with the service per­
sonnel for park ing and keep the mechanica l
key w ith you.
When the "valet parking" feature is activated:
- the un locking button for the luggage com­
partment lid~ in the d river's door is inac­
t ive
- the button~ on the master key is inactive
- the opening handle in the luggage compart-
ment lid is inactive .
The vehicle can be driven and locked and un­ locked with the master key . Access to the lug­
gage compartment is blocked .
When the valet parking function is switched on, the message
Valet parking activated ap­
pears in the instrument cluster display when
you switch the ign it ion on .
Sliding/tilting sunroof
Operation
Fig. 34 Sectio n of the headliner: Slid ing/t ilting sunroof
b utto n
@ Tilting and sliding
.. To tilt the sunroof complete ly, press the
switch briefly to the second leve l¢
fig. 34
briefly.
.. To close the sunroof completely, pull the
switch brief ly to the second leve l¢ ,&. .
.. To select a n intermediate position, press/
pull the switch to the first level until the de­
s ir ed pos it ion is reached.
@ Opening and closing
.. To open the sunroof completely, slide the
button back briefly to the second level.
Opening and closing 43
.. To close the sunroof completely, slide the
button forward briefly to the second level
¢ ,&. .
.. To select a partially open position, slide the
button forward/back to the first level until
the roof reaches the desired position .
A wind deflector integrated into the sliding/
t ilting sunroof adapts automatically to the
speed and sunroof pos ition . This reduces wind
noise to a minimum in all sunroof positions .
You can still close or open the sunroof for up
to ten minutes after you have switched the ig­ nition off . The sw itch is deactivated once the
driver's or front passenger's door is opened .
Solar protection
The solar protection opens automatically
when the sunroof opens.
Vehicles with a glass pane l sunroof : the sun
shade can be opened and closed by hand
when the sunroof is closed.
Vehicles with a solar pane l sunroof*: the
closed sunshade opens automatically when
the sunroof opens.
A WARNING
-Pay careful attention when closing the
sliding/tilt ing sunroof -otherwise serious
injury could result! Always take the key
with you when leav ing the veh icle .
(D Note
-
Always close your sliding/tilting sunroof
when leaving your vehicle. Sudden rain can
cause damage to the interior equipment of
your vehicle, particularly the electronic equipment .
@ Tips
-Information regarding the so lar roof*
¢page 82 .
-The sliding/tilt ing sunroof w ill only open
at temperatures above -4 °F
(-20 °() .

46 Clear vis ion
Clear vision
Lights
Switching the headlights on and off
Fig . 37 Instr ument pane l: lig ht sw itc h wit h all -weath­
er lig hts *
The headlights only wo rk when the ignition is
sw itched on. Wh ile start ing the eng ine or
when switching off the ig nition, the head­
lights will go off and on ly the s ide marker
lights w ill be on .
I f the system is not operating properly, a
warn ing symbol in the dr iver inform ation dis­
p lay is displayed <=> page
22 .
Light switch -'t/., -
Tu rn the switch <=>fig. 37to the co rrespond ing
position . When the lights a re switched o n, the
:o o; symbo l tur ns on .
0 -The lights are off or the dayt ime run ning
lights are on:
- USA models: The daytime running ligh ts
will come on automatically when the igni­
t ion is on a nd the light switch <=> fig .
3 7 is in
the
O pos it ion or the AUTO position (only in
daylight cond itions) . T he Daytime running
lights function can be tu rned on and off in
the MMI <=> page
48, <=> .& .
- Canada model s: T he daytime running lig hts
will come on au toma tically when the igni ­
t ion is on and the light switch<=> fig . 37 is in
the
O posit io n, the :oo~ position or the AUTO
posit ion (on ly in daylight conditions)<=>.& .
AUTO -Automatic headlights swi tch on an d
off depend ing o n brightness , fo r example in
tw ilight, during rain or in tunnels<=>.& .
:oo~ -Side marker lights
io -Low beam head lights
[!QJ . Fog lights* (vehicles with Xenon p lus
headlig hts*)
~ -All-weathe r lights* (vehicles with LED
headlig hts*)<=> fig. 37
[2[1-Rear fog lights* . When the rear fog lights
are on, the symbol
0$ on the sw itch will illu­
minate .
All-weathe r lights*
In veh icles with all -wea ther lights, the front
li ghts are adj usted automat ically so that you
are less like ly to see glare from your own
headlights , for example when driving on a wet
road.
Automatic dynamic headlight range
control*
Your vehicle is equipp ed with a headlight
range control system so that the head lights
do no t blind oncoming traff ic if the vehicle
load cha nges . The headlight range a lso ad­
justs automa tically when braking and acceler­
at ing .
Light funct ions
The following light funct ions are availab le de­
pending on veh icle equipmen t and o nly func­
t ion when the lig ht switch is i n the AUTO posi ­
t io n. You can deactivate these functions in the
MM I und er Audi adaptive light <=>page
48 .
Static cornering light * (vehicles with LED
headlights or adaptive light) -the corner ing
light sw itches on automat ical ly when the
stee ring wheel is turned at a ce rtain angle at
speeds up to approxima tely 4 4 mph ( 70 km/
h) and when the turn signal is act ivate d at
speeds up to approximately 25 m ph ( 40 km/
h) . The area to the side of the vehicle is illumi­
nated bette r when turn ing.
Dynamic curve light * (vehicles with adap tive
li gh t) - the curve light on ly functions at
speeds betwee n approximate ly 6 mph (10
km/h) and 68 mph (110 km/h) and adapts it-
self to the curves in the road . .,.

Highway light function* (vehicles with LED
headlights) - this function adapts the lighting
for highway driving based on vehicle speed.
.&_ WARNING
-Automatic headlights are only intended
to assist the driver. They do not relieve
the driver of his responsibility to check
the headlights and to turn them on man­ ually according to the current light and
visibility conditions. For example, fog
cannot be detected by the light sensors.
So always switch on the headlights
~D
under these weather conditions and
when driving in the dark.
- Crashes can happen when you cannot see the road ahead and when you cannot be
seen by other motorists. Always turn on
the headlights so that you can see ahead and so that others can see your car from
the back.
- Please observe legal regulations when
using the lighting systems described.
(D Note
The rear fog lights should only be turned
on in accordance with traffic regulation, as
the lights are bright for following traffic.
(D Tips
- The light sensor* for automatic dynamic
headlight range control* is located in the
rear view mirror mount. You should
therefore not apply any stickers to the
windshield in this area in order to pre­
vent malfunctions or failures.
- In the event of a light sensor malfunc­
tion, the driver is notified in the instru­
ment cluster display~
page 22.
- You will hear a warning tone if you open
the driver door when the exterior lights
are switched on.
- In cool or damp weather, the inside of
the headlights, turn signals and tail
lights can fog over due to the tempera­
ture difference between the inside and
outside. They will clear shortly after Clear vision 4
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switching them on. This does not affect
the service life of the lighting.
Emergency flasher
Th e emergency flasher makes other motorists
oware that you or your vehicle are in on emer­
gency situation.
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Fig. 38 Center console: emergency flasher switc h
.,. Press the switch ~ 9 fig. 38 to turn the
emergency flashers on or off .
When the emergency flasher is on, all four
turn signals blink at the same time. The turn
signal indicator lights
H Iii in the instrument
cluster, as well as the light in the emergency
flasher switch~ blink likewise. The emergen­
cy flasher also works when the ignition is
turned
off.
The emergency flashers will turn on automati­
cally if you are in an accident where the airbag
has deployed.
@ Tips
You should turn on the emergency flashers
when:
-you are the last vehicle standing in a traf­
fic jam so that any other vehicles coming
can see you, or when
- your vehicle has broken down or you are
in an emergency situation, or when
-your vehicle is being towed by a tow truck or if you are towing another vehicle behind you.

instrument cluste r ill uminates when the
high beams are on.
- T he
headlight flasher works only as long as
you hold the lever -even if there are no
li ghts turned o n. The indicator light
El in
the instr ument cluster illuminates when you
use the head light flasher.
A WARNING
Do not use the hig h beam or headlight
flasher if you know that these could blind
oncoming traffic.
High beam assist
Applies to vehicles: with high beam ass ist
The high beam assist automatically switches
the high beams on or off, depending on the
surroundings and traffic conditions .
Fig. 40 Turn sig na l and high beam lever: Turning on
and off the high beam ass ist
Activating h igh beam a ssi st
8 .... 0 :i: ;g
Requirement: The light sw itch must be in the
AUTO position, the low beam head lights must
be on and the high beam assist must be
switched on in the Infotainment¢
page 48.
~ Press the lever into position @ in order to
activate the high beam assist. T he indicator
light
Ill turns on in the instrument cluster
display and the high beams switch o n or off
automatically . The indicato r light
II turns
on if the high beams w ere switched on .
Switching the high beams on /off
manually
Requirement: Hig h beam ass ist is activated.
Clear vis ion 49
If the high beams d id not swi tch on/off auto ­
matically when expected, you may instead
switch them on/off manua lly:
~ To swi tch the high beams on manually, press
the lever into position@. The indicator light
II turns on. To switch the hig h beams off
aga in, p ull the leve r into position @.
~ To switch the high beams off manually after
they have turned on a utomat ica lly, pull the
lever i nto pos ition @.
Oper ating the headlight fla sher
~ To operate the flashe rs while the high beam
assist is act ive, pu ll the lever into position
@ . T he high beam assist will remain act ive.
Messag es in the instrument cluster
di spl ay
Headlight assist: System fault
Drive to your authorized A udi dealer immed i­
ate ly to have the ma lfunction corrected. Yo u
can still switch the high beams on or off man­
u ally.
Headlight a ssi st: Unavailable . No camera
view
T he came ra v iew is b locked, for example by a
sticker o r debr is.
The sensor is loca ted be tween the inter io r
r earvi ew mirror and the w indshield . There­
fo re, do no t place any st ic kers in this a rea on
th e windsh ie ld .
Service setting
There is a d ifferent sens it ivity sett ing for serv­
ic ing . Th is sett ing can be activated by pr essing
and hold ing the b utton on the int erio r r ear­
view m irror for mo re tha n 1 8 seconds. The
L E D next to the button blinks th ree times.
If
yo u have accidentally se lec ted this service
funct io n, the origi nal sensitivity will be a uto­
matically restored the next t ime yo u sw itch
the ignit ion on.