2014 AUDI A8 mirror

124 Parking systems
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 located above the rear
license plate bracket. Make sure that the lens
for the parking system¢
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 cleaning, refer
to
¢ page 216.
The rear view camera coverage area includes
(D ¢ 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
suspension" is faulty, if the vehicle is lifted or
if the
dynamic mode is activated¢ page 110.
A WARNING
-Always read and follow the applicable
warnings¢ .&.
in General information on
page 122.
- 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 completely
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. -
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
incline, or a downward slope.
- If driven toward protruding objects.
-If the vehicle is carrying too much load
in the rear.
{[) Note
-Always read and follow the applicable
warnings
c::> (D in General information on
page 122.
- 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.

long side of the blue surface so that there is
suff icient space from the obstacle. The sur ­
face must not be touch ing. You will also need
to start turning the steer ing whee l much ear­
lier. The blue curve
¢ fig . 13 7 must not to uch
the obstacle and should have sufficient room .
@ Tips
The left or right orientation lines and sur­
faces will be displayed, depend ing on the
turn signa l bei ng used.
Peripheral cameras
Introduction
Applies to vehicles: with top view camera system
In addit ion to the functions from the sensors
¢ page 123, Sensors,¢ page 125 , Visual dis­
play,
this parking system conta ins peripheral
cameras. Depending on the ve hicle equip­
ment, you are assis ted by various views such
as peripheral view, corner views at the front
and rear of the veh icle, and views d irectly in
fro nt of o r behind the vehicle.
General information
App lies to vehicles: with top view camera system
Fig. 138 Loca tion of per ipheral came ras
Depending on the vehicle equ ipment, the pe­
riphera l cameras are fou nd i n the radiator
grille, in the luggage compartment lid and on both exterior mirrors ¢
fig. 138 . Make sure
that the lenses are no t covered by deposits or
any other obstructions as it may impair the
sys tem. For information on cleaning, refer to
¢ page 216.
P arking sys tems 127
In the to p view mode, b lack corners are
shown in the ve hicle silhouette . Objects in
these areas are outside of the camera 's field
of view and are not detected .
T he accuracy of the orientation lines and the
bl ue surfaces is reduced if the adaptive air
suspension * is faulty, if the vehicle is lifted or
if the
dynamic mode is activated ¢ page 110.
A WARNING
- Always read and follow the applicable
warn ings ¢
& in General information on
page 122.
- 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 reaso ns. Have i t
checked by you r author ized Audi dealer­
sh ip .
- Keep in mind tha t the image in the dis­
pl ay is distorte d if the exterior mirror
housing has bee n manually a dju sted .
- Use the
rear mode and the c orner view
( rear )
mode only when the luggage com­
partment lid is fu lly closed . Otherwise
the image in the disp lay will be d istort­
ed .
- T he vehicle surro undings are shown us ­
ing the came ra images. The veh icle im ­
age is shown by the system. Objects and
obstacles above the camera are not d is­
p layed.
- Camera lenses enlarge and distort the fie ld of vision . T he objects appear both
altered and inaccurate on the sc reen.
(D Note
- Always read and follow the ap plicable
warnings
¢(Din General information on
page 122.
- The Infotainment d isp lay 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
swings out more than the rear of the ve­
hicle . Maintain plenty of d istance so that
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128 Parking systems
your outside mirror or a corner of your
vehicle does not collide with any obsta­
cles.
@ Tips
If the 8/o;iJ/c:::::5 symbol appears in the
disp lay and the respectiv e display area is
grayed out, then the power exter ior mir­
rors were folded in or the dr iver's door/
front passenger's door/luggage compart­
ment lid was opened.
Switching on or off
App lies to vehicles: with top view camera system
Fi g. 139 Center consol e: P Fig. 14 0 In fotainmen t: se lect ing t he mode
Switching on
• Shift in to reve rse, or
> Press the P, qi b utton in the center console
¢
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 @thro ugh
© ¢fig. 140.
ll Th e c am era im age is n ot s hown fo r all ve rsi on s.
Switching off
• Dr ive fo rward faster than 6 mph (10 km/ h),
or
• Press the
P, JJi button, or
• Switch the ignition off .
You may select from the following modes:
@ -Top view* ¢
page 128
@-Corner view (front)* ¢ page 129
© -Front * ¢ page 129
@ -Rea r* ¢
page 129
© -Corner view (rear)* ¢ page 129
Top view
Applies to vehicles : w it h top v iew camera system and top
v iew mode
F ig . 14 1 In fota inm ent : top v iew m ode
This view is idea l for maneuver ing. The veh icle
surround ings a re shown us ing the camera im­
ages . The vehicle image is shown by the sys ­
tem.
Selecting top view
"' Select the@symbo l w ith th e control knob .
Switching between optical view and
camera imagel)
"'To display the came ra image, press the c am­
era
control button @.
"' Press the
Graphi c control button to see the
optical d isp lay.

Driving Safely
General notes
Safe driving habits
Please remember -safety first!
This chapter contains important information,
tips, instructions and warnings that you need
to read and observe for your own safety, the
safety of your passengers and others . We have
summarized here what you need to know
about safety belts, airbags, ch ild restra ints as
well as child safety. You r safety is for us
priori­
ty number 1.
Always observe t he information
a nd warn ings in th is se ct ion - for yo ur own
safety as well as that of your passengers .
The information in this se ction applies to all
model ve rsion s of your veh icle . Some of the
feat ures descr ibed in th is sec tions may be
standa rd equipment on some models, or may
be optional equipment on others . If you are
not sure, ask yo ur authorized Aud i dea ler.
A WARNING
- Always make sure that you follow the in­
st ruct ions and heed the WARNINGS i n
this Manual. It is in your interest and in
the inte rest of you r passengers.
- Always keep the complete Owne r's Liter­
at ure in your Audi when you lend or sell
yo ur vehicle so that this important info r­
mation will always be ava ilable to the
dr iver and passenge rs.
- Always keep the Owner's literature handy
so that you can find i t eas ily if you have
ques tion s.
Safety equipment
The safety features are part of the occupant
restraint syst em and work togeth er to help
redu ce the risk of injury in a wide variety of
accident situations .
Your safety and the safety of your passenge rs
should not be left to chance. Advances in
t echnology have made a var iety o f fea tures
avai lable to he lp red uce the risk of i njury in an
Dr iving Safel y 135
accident . The following is a list of just a few of
the safety features in yo ur Audi :
- sophis tic ated s afety be lts fo r driver and a ll
passenger sea ting posit ions,
- s afety bel t prete nsio ners ,
- safety belt force lim ite rs fo r the front sea ts,
- safety belt he ight adjustment systems for
the front seats ,
- front airbags,
- knee airbags for the front seats - side airbags in the front seats and outer rea r
seats,
- side c urtain airbags ,
- specia l LATCH anchorages for child re-
straints,
- he ad restr aints for each sea ting pos it ion,
- adj ustab le steeri ng colum n.
These ind iv idual safety features, can work to­
ge ther as a system to he lp protect you and
you r passenge rs in a wide rang e of accide nts .
T hese features canno t wo rk as a system if
they are not always cor re ct ly adjus ted and co r­
re ct ly used.
Safety is everybody's responsibil ity!
Important things to do before driving
Safety is everybody 's job! Vehicle and occu ­
pant safety always depends on the informed and careful driver .
For yo ur safety and the safety of your passen ­
gers,
before d riving always:
.. Make s ure that all lig hts and signa ls are op­
erating correctly .
.,. Make sure that the tire pressure is correct .
.. Make s ure that all w indows are clean and a f­
ford good vis ibility to the outs ide .
.,. Se cure all luggage a nd o ther items caref ully
I::!) page 70, I::!) page 75 .
.. Ma ke s ure that no thing can inte rfere wi th
the peda ls .
.. Adj ust front seat, head restraint and mirrors
correctly for your height.
.. Instruct passengers to adjust the head re-
straints according to the ir height . .,.. •
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212 Trailertowing
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, please remember
that the additional load will affect durability,
economy and performance .
Trailer towing not only places more stress on the vehicle, it also calls for more concentra­
tion from the driver.
For this reason, always follow the operating
and driving instructions provided and use
common sense.
(D Note
If you are going to tow a trai ler, you must
activate the trailer operation mode
i::> page 212, Operating instructions .
Technical requirements
Trailer hitch
Use a weight-carrying hitch conforming to the
gross trailer weight. The hitch must be suita­ ble for your vehicle and trailer and must be
mounted securely on the veh icle 's chassis at a
technically sound location . Use only a trailer
hitch with a removable ball mount. A lways
check with the trai le r hitch manufacturer to
make sure that you are using the cor rect
hitch.
Do not use a bumper hitch.
The hitch must be installed in such a way that
it does not interfere with the impact-absorb­
ing bumper system. No modifications should
be made to the vehicle exhaust and brake sys­
tems. From time to time, check that all hitch
mounting bo lts remain securely fastened.
When you are not towing a trailer, remove the
trailer hitch ball mount. This prevents the
h itch from causing damage should your veh i­
cle be struck from behind~ &.
Trailer brakes
If your trailer is equipped with a brak ing sys­
tem, check to be sure that it conforms to all
regulations.
T he trailer hydraulic brake system must not be
direc tly connected to the vehicle's hydraulic
brake system .
Safety chains
Always use safety chains between your veh icle
and the tra iler.
Trailer lights
Trailer lights must meet all regulations. Be
sure to check with your Audi dealer for correct
wiring, switches and relays.
Mirrors
If you are unable to see the traffic behind you
using the regular outside mirrors, then you
must install extended mirrors. It is important
that you
always have clear v is ion to the rear .
A WARNING ,~ -
After removing the trailer hitch, do not
store it in your vehicl e. In case of sudden
braking, the hitch could fly forward and in­
jure you or your passengers.
Operating instructions
Fig. 189 MMI display : tow ing mode on
Maximum traile r weight
A trai ler for your vehicle is limited to a typical
class 1 or class 2 trailer. .,.

Vehicl e ca re a nd cl eanin g 217
Rinse the vehicle thoroughly again and let it
air dry. Remove any water residue using a
shammy .
Stubborn depos its s uch as bird dropp ings or
tree sap are best removed with plenty of wa­
ter and a microfiber cloth.
A WARNING
-Only wash the vehicle when the ignition
is off and follow the instructions from
the car wash operator to reduce the risk
of accidents .
- To reduce the risk of cuts, protect your­
self from sharp metal components when
wash ing the underbody or the inside of
the wheel housings .
- After washing the vehicle, the braking ef­
fect may be delayed due to mo isture on
the brake rotors or ice in the winter. The
brakes must be dried first with a few
careful brake applicat ions .
- If you wash the vehicle in an automatic
car wash, you must fold the exterior m ir­
rors in to reduce the r is k of damage to
the mirrors. Power folding exterior m ir- rors* must only be fo
lded in and out us­
ing the power folding fu nction .
- T o prevent paint damage, do not wash
the vehicle in direct sunlight.
- T o reduce the r is k of damage to the sur­
face, do not use insect removing spong ­
es, kitchen sponges or similar items.
- Matte finish painted vehicle compo­
nents:
- To reduce the risk of damage to the
surface, do not use polishing agents or hard wax.
- Never use car wash cycles that apply
protective wax. It can destroy the
matte fin ish effect .
- Do not place any stickers or magnet ic
signs on vehicle parts painted w ith
matte fin ish paint. The paint cou ld be
damaged when the stickers o r magnets
a re removed.
@ For the sake of the environment
Only wash the vehicle in facilities spec ially
designed for that p urpose . This will reduce
the r is k of dirty wate r contam inated with
oil from entering the sewer system.
Cleaning and care information
When clea ning and caring for individual vehi­
cle components, refer to the fo llow ing tab le.
The information contained there is simp ly rec ­
ommendations. For questions or for compo -nents that are not listed
, refer to a n author­
ized Audi dea ler or a qualified workshop. Also
follow the information found in ¢ .&. .
Cle an ing exte rior
Component Situation Solution
Wipe r blades
Dirty ~ page 54, Cleaning windshield wiper blades
Headlight s/ Dirty Soft sponge with a mild soap solutiona>
tail ligh ts
S en sor s/
Dirty Sensors: soft cloth with a so lvent-free cleaning product
camera le nses Camera lenses: soft cloth with an alcohol-free cleaning
so lution
Snow/ice Hand brush/so
lvent-free de-icing spray
Wheel s Road salt Water
Brake dust Acid-free special cleaning
solution
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220 Vehicle care and cleaning
-Wheels
-Never use any paint polish or other
abrasive materials.
- Damage to the protective layer on the
rims such as stone chips or scratches
must be repaired immediately.
- Sensors/camera lenses
- Never use warm or hot water to re-
move snow or ice from the camera
lens. This could cause the lens to crack.
- Never use abrasive cleaning materials
or alcohol to clean the camera lens.
This could cause scratches and cracks.
-Windows
- Remove snow and ice on windows and
exterior mirrors with a plastic scraper.
To avoid scratches, move the scraper only in one direction and not back and
forth.
- Never remove snow or ice from win­
dows and mirrors using warm or hot
water because this could cause cracks
to form.
- To avoid damage to the rear window
defogger, do not apply any stickers on
the heating wires on the inside of the
window.
- Decorative parts/trim
- Never use chrome care or cleaning
products.
- Paint
-To reduce the risk of scratches, the ve-
hicle must be free of dirt and dust be­
fore polishing or waxing.
- To prevent paint damage, do not polish
or wax the vehicle in direct sunlight.
- To reduce the risk of paint damage, do
not polish away rust film.
- Trim
- To reduce the risk of damage, do not
treat the trim around the panorama
sunroof with paint polish.
- Decorative decals
-To reduce the risk of damage, do not
use any rough powder or abrasive
cleaning products. - To reduce the risk of damage, do not
polish decorative parts that have a
matte finish.
-Displays
-To avoid scratches, do not use dry
cleaning methods on displays.
- Controls
- Make sure that no fluids enter the con-
trols, because this could cause dam­
age.
- Safety belts
- Do not remove the safety belts to clean
them.
- Never clean safety belts or their com­
ponents chemically or with corrosive
fluids or solvents and never allow
sharp objects to come into contact
with the safety belts. This could cause
damage to the belt webbing.
- If there is damage to the webbing, the
connections, the retractors or the buck­
les, have them replaced by an author­
ized Audi dealer or a qualified work­
shop.
- Textiles/Vinyl/Alcantara
- Never treat Vinyl/Alcantara with leath-
er care products, solvents, floor polish,
shoe polish, stain remover or similar products.
- To avoid damage, have stubborn stains
removed by an authorized Audi dealer
or a qualified workshop.
- Never use steam cleaners, brushes,
hard sponges, etc. when cleaning.
- Objects with sharp edges such as zip­
pers, rivets on clothing or belts can
cause damage to the surface.
- Open hook and loop fasteners, for ex­
ample on clothing, can damage seat
covers. Make sure hook and loop fas­
teners are closed .
-Natural leather
- Never treat leather with solvents, floor
polish, shoe polish, stain remover or
similar products.

280 Fuses and bulbs
Luggage compartment fuse assignment
Fig. 23 2 Luggage compartment: fuse pa nel with plas tic bracket
Fuse panel @ (black )
No. Equipment Amps
No. Equipment Amps
11 Dynam ic steer ing 5
E SC button, da ta logger, di· 12
Selector lever,
BCM-2
5
1 agnostic connector, BCM · 1,
5 13 Audi s ide ass ist 5
adap tive light ing system
14 Engine control modu le
5
2 Networking gateway
5
15 Sta rter 40
3 adap tive air s usp ension 5
4 Parking system
5 16 Left headlight/Headlight
10/5
range control system
5 Steering colum n leve r 5
6
Suspension contro l system
5
sensor
Fu se panel @ (red)
No. Equipment Amps
7 Bel
t tensione rs, airbag con-
5
trol module
Heated washe r fl uid no zzles, 1
Left reversible be
lt tens ioner
2S
2 Right revers
ible belt ten -
25
sioner
H ome link (garage door
Starter diagnos is, DC/DC
8 opener), nig ht vision system 5
3 co
nverter (S tart-Stop-Sys·
5
con trol mod ule, sport diffe r-
tern)
ent ia l, ionizer
9
Electromechan ica l park ing
5
brake contro l modu le 4
DC/DC converter (Start-
7,5
Stop-System)
5 Image proce ssing 7,5
10 Rear seat heating, coo
ler, in·
5
terior rearview mirror