2015 AUDI A8 ECO mode

Wiper and washer system
Switching the windshield wipers on
Fig. Sl W indshield wiper leve r
Move the windshield wiper lever to the corre­
spond ing pos ition:
@ -Windshie ld w ipers
off
(D -Rain sensor mode. The w indshie ld w ipers
switch on once the vehicle speed exceeds ap­
proximately 2 mph (4 km/h) and it is raining.
The higher the rain sensor sensitivity is set
(switch @to the right), the earlier the w ind­
shield wipers react to moisture on the wind­
shie ld. You can deact ivate rain sensor mode in
the MMI, which w ill then activate intermittent
mode. Select:
ICARI function button > Car sys­
t e m s
control button > Dri ver ass is t > Ra in
s en sor
> Off . In intermittent mode, you can
adjust the interval time using the switch @.
@ -Slow wiping
@-Fast wiping
©-Single wipe. If you hold the lever in this
position longer, the wipers switch from slow
wiping to fast wip ing .
® -Clean the windshield . The wipers wipe
one time after several seconds of driving to
remove water drop lets. You can switch this
function
off by moving the lever to position ®
within 10 seconds after the afterw ipe . The af­
terw ipe f unction is react ivated the next time
you switch the ig nition on.
Cleaning the headlights . The headlight wash­
er system* only functions when the headlights
are on. If you move the lever to position ®,
Clear vi sion 5 3
the headlights and the night vision system
camera* are washed in intervals.
A WARNING
-The rain sensor is only designed to assist
and support the driver.
It remains entire­
ly the driver's responsibility to monitor
outs ide weather cond itions and to man­
ually activate the wipers as soon as rain
or drizzle reduces visibility through the
windshie ld.
- The windsh ield must not be treated w ith
wate r-repellent mate rials. They can in­
crease glare unde r poo r vis ibility condi­
tions such a s wetness, d arkness, or w hen
the sun is low on the hori zon. In addi ­
tion, they can cause the w indshield wip­
ers to chatter.
- Properly f unctioning windshield wiper
blades are req uired for a clear v iew and
safe driving
¢ page 54, Replacing
windshield wiper blades.
(D Note
- In the case of frost, check whether the
windshield wiper blades are frozen to
the windshield. Switching on the wind­
shield wipers can damage the wiper
blades!
- Prior to us ing a car wash, the w indshield
w iper system must be sw itched off ( lever
in posit ion @). T his he lps to prevent un­
intentional switching on and damage to
the windsh ield wiper system.
- Do not use the wipers to clear a frosted
w indow. Us ing the wipers as a conve n­
ient ice scrape r will destroy the wiper
blades.
(D Tips
- The windshield wipers are sw itched off
when the ign it ion is off . Activate the
w indshield wipe rs after the ignition is
switched back o n by movi ng the w ind­
shield wiper lever to any positi on.
- Worn or d irty wi ndshield wipe r blades
result in streaking. This ca n affec t the

A WARNING
The digital compass is to be used as a di­
rectional aid only. Even though you may
want to look at it while you are driving, you
must still pay attention to traffic, road and
weather conditions as well as other possi­
ble hazards.
{D) Tips
To prevent inaccurate compass readings, do not bring any remote controls, electri­
cal devices or metallic objects near the
mirror.
Adjusting the magnetic zone
A pplies to vehicles: with d igital compass
The magnetic zone must be adjusted correctly
for the compass to read accurately.
®
Fig. 56 Magnetic zone map
.. Press and hold the button@¢ page 56,
fig. 55
until the number of the magnetic
zone appears in the rearview mirror .
.. Press the button @repeatedly to select the
correct magnetic zone. The selection mode
turns off after a few seconds.
Clear vision 5 7
Calibrating the compass
Applies to vehicles: wit h digita l compass
You must recalibrate the compass if it does
not display the correct direction .
.. Press and hold the button @ until a Cap­
pears in the rearview mirror.
.. Drive in a circle at about 6 mph (10 km/h)
until a direction is displayed in the rearview
mirror.
A WARNING
To avoid endangering yourself and other
drivers, calibrate the compass in an area
where there is no traffic.

-Turn the electrical equipment off if the
socket has sw itched off because of over­
heating.
(D Note
- Always fo llow the manufacturer's in­
structions for all electrical accessories
you want to use with the electrical sock­
et!
- Do not connect lamps that contain a ne­
on tube. For technical reasons the lamp may be damaged.
- Do not connect any 230-volt equipment
to the 115-volt socket . The equipment
may be damaged . If necessary, check the
permissible voltage for the equipment
on the model label.
- In the case of some power packs, e .g . for
a laptop computer, the bu ilt-in overcur­
rent shutoff prevents it from be ing
switched o n because of excessive start­
u p current. In this case, disconnect the
power pack from the consumer and re ­
connect it after about 10 seconds.
@ Tips
- Unsh ielded equipment may cause inter­
ference in the radio and the veh icle elec­
tronics.
- Some eq uipment may work p roperly be­
cause of the reduced power (wattage),
available from the socket.
S ea ts a nd s to rage 69
Folding table in the center console
Applies to vehicles: with fo lding table in the center con­
sole
The folding table is stored in the front ar ea of
the center console.
Fig. 69 Rea r ce nte r con sole : ope ning the fo lding table
Fig. 70 Rea r ce nte r con sole: fo ld ing table i nclined po­
s it ion
O pening
.,. Pull the handle @back ¢ fig. 69. The fold­
ing table extends o ut pa rtially by itself
¢ .&_ .
.. Pull the folding table up unti l it locks into
place @ .
.. Fold the tabletop back and down
@ .
Storing
.. Release the tabletop @to fold it back .
.. You can now move the folding table vert ical­
ly back into its original position.
A WARNING
- Do not open the folding tab le while driv­
ing. Opening the folding table while driv­
ing increases the risk of injury in the
event of a collis ion or sudden b rak ing .
- To reduce the risk of pinching, open and
close the folding table carefully and in a
controlled manner .

7 2 Seats and storage
-For safety reasons, do not transport
more than two pairs of skis in the ski
sack.
- You must secure the ski sack with the
strap after loading.
- Make sure all objects that you are trans­
porting in the pass-through are secured.
Otherwise they could slide around during
sudden braking maneuvers and cause in­
jury.
Q) Tips
- Never stow the ski sack away when it is
still wet or damp (for example, snow
melting from skis). Allow it to dry com­
pletely before stowing it away .
- Position skis in the ski sack with the
pointed ends facing the front and ski
poles with the pointed ends facing the
rear.
Roof rack
Description and mounting locations
Additional cargo can be carried with a roof
luggage rack.
Fig. 77 Roof rack attac hment points
,. Always read and follow the instructions pro­
vided by the roof rack manufacturer when
installing the roof rack system .
If luggage or cargo is to be carried on the
roof, you must observe the following:
- To enhance the vehicle's streamlined design,
rain gutters have been molded into the roof.
It is not possible to use normal roof racks.
Only install a roof rack specifically designed for your model AB. Contact the nearest Audi
dealer for information on approved modular
roof racks for your vehicle.
- Only use roof racks approved for your vehi­
cle. These approved roof racks are the basis
for a complete roof rack system. Additional
attachments or carrier systems are needed
to transport luggage and sports equipment.
We recommend using roof racks from the
Audi original accessories program .
- When installing the roof rack, make sure it
is only mounted on the designated locations
on the roof~
fig. 77 .
- We recommend that you keep the installa­
tion instructions for your roof rack system
together with your Owner's literature in the
vehicle .
When should the roof rack be removed?
-Before going through an automatic car wash
(it is best to ask the car wash operator for
advice)
- When not in use, to reduce fuel consump­
tion, wind noise and to guard against theft .
8,. WARNING
-Use of an unapproved roof rack or incor­
rect mounting of an approved roof rack
can cause the roof rack or the items at­
tached to it to fall off the roof onto the
road.
- Objects falling from the roof of a vehicle
can cause a crash and personal injury.
- Only mount the roof rack on the desig­
nated locations on the roof¢
fig. 77.
- The roof rack system must be installed
exactly according to the instructions pro­
vided.
- When driving with a roof rack system,
changes to the center of gravity and wind
resistance can change the vehicle han­
dling and lead to a collision. Always
adapt your driving and your speed to the
current conditions.
-

Front cupholder
• To open the cupholder, tap the cover
¢ fig. 80, ¢ _&.
Rear cupholder
• To open the cupholder, tap the front strip
¢fig. 81, ¢ _&.
In vehicles with a full-length center console in
the rear, the cupholder is located at@
¢ page 68, fig . 68.
_& WARNING
Spilled hot liquid can cause an accident
and personal injur y.
- Never carry any beverage containe rs with
hot liquids, such as hot coffee or hot tea,
in the vehicle while it is moving . In case
of an accident, sudden braking or other
vehicle movement, hot liqu id could spill,
caus ing scald ing burns . Spill ed hot liquid
can also cause an accident and personal
injury.
- Use only soft cups in the cupholder. Hard
cups and glasses can cause injury in an
acc ident.
(D Note
On ly drink containers with lids should be
carried in the cupho lder. Liquid could spill
out and damage your veh icle's electronic
equ ipment or sta in the upholstery, etc.
Cooled glove compartment
The cooled glove compartment only functions
when the A/C system is switched on.
Fig. 82 Glove compa rtment: switc hing cooling mode
on/off
Seats and storage 75
• Turn the knob @counterclockwise to switch
cooling on. The symbols on the knob indi­
cate the correct pos ition
<=> fig. 82.
• Turn the knob@clockwise to switch cooling
off.
The glove compartment cooling mode only
functions when the vehicle A/C system is
switc hed on. If the heating is switched on,
switc hing the glove compartment cooling
mode off is recommended .
_& WARNING
Always leave the lid on the glove compart­
ment cover closed while dr iving to reduce
the risk of injury.
© Tips
The glove compartment can be locked us­
in g the mechanical key
¢page 32.
Additional storage
There are a var iety of storage compartmen ts
and fasteners in various places in the veh icle.
- Storage compartments in the doo rs
- Net in the front passenger footwell
- Eyeglasses compartment in the headliner
(near the rearview mirror)
- Storage compartments under the center
armrests
- Compartments* on the back of the front
seat backrests
- Garment hooks over the rear doors
- Compartment in the center console with
pass-through)* (rear)
- Compartment behind the rear center arm­
rest (in vehicles without the pass-through*
or cooler *)
- Cell phone holder* in the right rear door
- Bag hoo ks in the luggage compartment
_& WARNING
-=
-When driving, do not leave any hard ob-
jects on the rear w indow shelf or allow
your pet to sit on the she lf . They cou ld

78 Warm and cold
Warm and cold Climate controls
Description
The climate control system warms, cools and
adds humidity to the air in the vehicle interior.
It is the most effect ive when the windows and
sunroof* are closed . If the temperature inside
the parked vehicle becomes very warm, open­ ing the window briefly will speed up the cool­
ing process.
I n all heating mode functions except
defrost,
the blower on ly switches to a higher speed
once the engine coolant has reached a certain
temperature.
Condensation from the cooling system can
drip and form a puddle of water under the ve­
hicle. This is normal and does not mean there
is a leak.
Pollutant filter
The pol lutant filter removes pollutants such
as dust and pollen from the air.
The air pollutants filter must be changed at
the intervals spec ified in you r Warranty
&
Maintenance booklet, so that the air condi­
tioner can properly work.
I f you drive your vehicle in an a rea with high
a ir po llution, the fi lter may need to be
changed more frequent ly than specified in
your Aud i Warranty
& Maintenance booklet. If
in doubt, ask your authorized Audi Service Ad­
visor for advice .
Key coded settings
The climate control settings are a utomat ically
stored and assigned to the remote control key
that is in use.
A WARNING
Reduced visibility is dangerous and can
cause accidents. -
- For safe driving it is very important that
all windows be free of ice, snow and con­
densation.
- Comp letely familiarize yourself with the
proper use and funct ion of the heat ing
and ventilation system and especially how to defog and defrost the windows.
- Never use the windshield wiper/washer
system in freez ing weather unt il you
have warmed the windshield first, using
the heating and ventilation system. The
washer solution may freeze on the wind­ sh ie ld and reduce visib ility.
(D Note
- If you suspect that the air conditioner has been damaged, switch the system
off to avoid further damage and have it
inspected by a qualified dealership.
- Repairs to the Audi air conditioner re­
quire special technical know ledge and
special tools. Contact an authorized Aud i
dea ler fo r assistance.
@ For the sake of the environment
By reducing the amount of fuel you use,
you also reduce the amount of pollutants
emitted into the air.
(D Tips
- Keep the air intake s lots (in fro nt of the
w indshield) free from ice, snow and de ­
bris in order to maintain the proper func­
tion of the climate control system.
- T he energy management system may
switch the seat heating* or rear window
defroster off temporari Ly . These systems
are available again as soon as the energy
balance has been restored.
- Air escapes through vents under the rear
window. When placing items of clothing
on the luggage compartment cover, en­
sure that the openings are not covered.

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Warm and cold 79
Operation
We recommend pressing the
I AUTO I button and setting the temperature to 72 °F (22 °C) .
Fig. 84 Cockpit controls
Fig. 85 fou r zone auto matic cli mate control: rear con­
trols
Press the buttons to turn the functions on or
off . Use the dials to adj ust the temperature,
the blower speed and the a ir distribution. The
LED in a button w ill light up when the func­
tion is sw itched on. The settings are shown in
the climate control display and are a lso shown
in the MMI display for a few seconds. The driv­
e r and front passenger sett ings can be adj ust­
in g separately.
You can also adjust the rear left and right
sides in the four zone automat ic climate con­
trol*
~ fig . 85 .
IOFF I Switching the climate control
system on/off
The IOFFI button switches the climate control
system on or off .
It also switches on when you
turn the dial or press any button . Airflow from outside is
blocked when the climate control
system is switched off.
You can acti vate the residual heat functi on
whe n the ignition is off by pressing and hold­
ing the ~ button . The residual heat from the
coolant is used to heat the vehicle i nterior.
The residua l heat function switches off auto­
matically after about 30 minutes.
IAIC ! Switching cooling mode on/off
The air is not coo led and hum idity is not re­
moved when cooling mode is switched off.
This can cause fog on the windows. Cooling
mode switches off automatically when the
outside temperature is be low zero.
1- 1 Switching recirculation mode on/off
In recircu lation mode, the air inside the vehi­
cle is circulated and filtered. This prevents the
unfiltered air outside the vehicle from enter­
ing the vehicle interior. We recommend
switching recirculation mode on when driving
through a tunnel or when sitting in traffic
¢ ,&. .
The
! AUTO I button or~ button switches reci r­
cu lation mode off .
IAUTO! Switching automatic mode on
Automatic mode maintains a cons tant tem­
perature inside the vehicle. Air temperature,
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80 Warm and cold
airflow and air distribution a re controlled au­
tomatically.
Adjusting the temperature
Temperatures between 60 °F (+16 °() and
84
°F (+28 °C) can be set. Outside of this
r ange,
lo or hi wi ll appear in the climate con­
trol system disp lay. At both of these settings,
the climate control system runs continuously
at maximum cooling or heating power. There
is no temperature regulation.
~ Adjusting the airflow
You can adjust the airflow manually to suit
your needs . To have the airf low regulated au­
tomatically, press the
! AUTO ! button.
~ Adjusting the air distribution
You can manually se lect the vents where the
air will flow. To have the air distribution regu­
lated automa tically, press the
IAUTOI button .
~ I lil* Adjusting Seat heating/
ventilation*
Pressing the button switches the seat heat­
ing/ventilation on at the highest setting ( level
3). The L EDs indicate the temperature leve l.
To reduce the temperature, press the button
again. To switch the seat heating/ventilation
off, press the button repeatedly until the LED
turns off.
After 10 minutes, the seat heating/venti lation
automatically switches from level 3 to level 2.
I n vehicles without the four zone automatic
climate contro l*, buttons in the rear center
console control the seat heating for both out­
er rear seats*.
~ Switch the defroster on/off
The winds hield and s ide windows are defrost ­
ed or cleared o f condensation as quickly as
possible. The maximum amo unt of air flows
mainly from the vents below the windshield.
Recirculation mode switches off. The tempera­
ture should be set to 72
°F (22 °C) or higher.
The temperature is controlled automatically.
The
IAUTOI button switches the defroster off.
~ Switching rear window heater on/off
T he rear window heater only operates when
the engine is running. It switches off auto­
matically after 10 to 20 minutes, depending
on the outside temperature.
T o prevent the rear window heater from
switching off automatically , press and hold
the~ button for more than 2 seconds. This
r ema ins stored until the ignition is switched
off.
I SYNC I Synchronization*
When synchronization is switched on, the set­
tings for the driver's side are applied to the
front passenger's side (except for seat heat ­
ing/ventilation*). The rear seat is a lso
synchronized in vehicles with the 4-zone de­
luxe automatic cl imate control system*. Syn­
chronization switches off if the sett ings are
adjusted on the front passenger's side or in
the rear*.
You can synchronize the settings in a row by
pressing and holding a knob. For example, to
apply the settings for the front passenger's s ide to the driver's side, press and hold the
knob on the front passenger's side.
Air vents
You can open or close the center and rear
vents in the cockpit and the vents in the rear
center console and door pillars using the
ridged thumbwheels. The levers adjust the di­
rection of the airflow from the vents.
,&. WARNING
- Do not use the recirc ulation mode for ex­
tended periods of time . The windows
could fog up since no fresh air can enter
the vehicle. If the windows fog up, press
the air recircu lation button again imme­
diately to sw itch off the air recirculation
function or select defrost.
- Individuals w ith reduced sensitivity to
pain or temperature could deve lop burns
when using the seat heating function. To reduce the risk of injury, these indiv idu-
als shou ld not use seat heating . .,..