2015 AUDI S8 steering wheel

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White Active l ane assist is sw itched on
line(s) and ready to p rov ide warnings
on the side that is ind icated
¢ fig. 109 .
Red line Act ive lane assist is warning you
(left or that you are about to leave your
right) lane
¢ fig . 109. In addition, the
steeri ng wheel vibrates s light ly.
Gray Act ive l ane assist is switched on
line(s) but is not ready to provide warn-
ings
¢ fig . 110.
Mes sages in the instrument clu ster
display
When the active lane ass ist turns off automat ­
ically, the i nstrument cluster ind icator goes
out and one of the fo llow ing messages ap­
pears on the display :
Audi active lane a ssist : Curr ently un availa­
bl e. No camera view
This message appears if the camera is no lon­
ger funct ional after the system has cont inous­
ly failed to detect the lane markings . This
could happen if :
- The camera field of view¢
page 102,
fig. 108 is dirty or covered in ice. Clean the
area on the w indshield .
- The camera field of view is fogged over. Wait
until the fog has cleared before switching
active lane assist on .
- The system has been unable to detect the
lanes for an extended period of time due to
road cond it ions . Switch active lane ass ist
back on when the lines are more visible .
Audi active lane a ssist : Currently un available
A temporary ma lf u nction is preventing lane
assist from operating. Try sw itching active
lane assist on again later.
Audi acti ve lane a ssist : S ys tem fault!
Drive to you r autho rized Aud i dea le r soon to
h ave the ma lfunction co rrec ted.
Audi active lane a ssis t: Pl ea se take over
s te ering
Audi acti ve lane a ssis t 103
This message appears if yo u do not s teer the
vehicle yourself . If this is the case, active lane
ass ist does not switch off, b ut it does sw itch
to the "not ready" stat us. The system can help
you keep the vehicle in the lane. However it is
your own responsibility to steer and control
t h e ve hicle .
Setting the steering wheel vibration
Applies to veh icles: w ith active la n e assist
11> Select: !CAR ! function button> (Car )* sys­
tem s
control button > Driver a ssis t > Aud i
a ctive lan e as sis t.
You can switch the vibrat ing warn ing in t he
stee ring wheel
o n or off .
(D Tips
Your setting is a utomat ically stored and
assigned to the remote control key being
used.

Night vision assistant
Night vision assistant
with pedestrian and
wild animal detection
Description
App lies to vehicles: with night visio n assistant
Night vision assistant with pedestrian and
wild animal detection assists you in darkness
by using an infrared camera to monitor the
area in front of your vehicle, within the lim its
of the system.
It can display objects up to ap­
proximately 1000 feet (300 meters) away.
The heat image detected by the camera is
shown in the instrument cluster display.
Warm areas appear lighter and cold areas ap­ pear darker.
Pedestrian and wild animal detection
Applies to vehicles: with nig ht visio n assistant
Fig . 117 Display: yellow pedestrian marking
Fig. 118 Display: symbol when infrared image is not
visible
Within the limits of the system, night vision
assistant can detect pedestrians and wild ani­
mals that are within the detection range be­
tween approximately 32 feet (10 meters) and
295 feet (90 meters) in front of the vehicle .
Night vision assistant 111
When it is dark outside and the headlights are
switched on, detected pedestrians and wild
animals are marked in ye llow
¢ fig. 117with­
in the limits of the system
¢page 112. Wild
animal detection is not active in built-up
areas. The system only detects large wild ani­
mals such as deer .
(!) Tips
-If another display such as navigation re­
places the image from the night vis ion
assistant, the~,, symbol appears in the
tab
¢fig. 118. You can call up night vi­
sion assistant using the buttons on the
mu ltifunc tion steering wheel
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Pedestrian and wild animal warning
App lies to vehicles: wi th night vision assistan t
Fig. 119 Instrument cluste r: @ pedest rian warning,
@ wild animal warning
Fig. 120 Instrument cluster : @ pedestr ian warning/
® wild animal warning when the night vision assistant
im age is not selected in th e instrument cluster display
Instrument cluster display/Head-up
Display*
If pedestrians or wild animals are detected in
an area in front of your vehicle that is consid­
ered critical, the system will attempt to draw
your attention to this by:
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122 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
c:> fig. 132 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 214.
The rear view camera coverage area includes
(D ¢fig . 131. 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 vehicle is lifted or
if the
dynamic mode is activated c;, page 108.
A WARNING
-Always read and follow the applicable
warnings
c:> &. in General information on
page 120.
- 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.
(D Note
-Always read and follow the applicable
warnings
c:> 0 in General information on
page 120.
- 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.
Switching on/off
Applies to vehicles : with parking system pl us with rear
v iew camera
Fig . 133 Center console: Parking system sw itch
Switching on
.,. Shift into reverse or
.,. press the
PwA button in the center console
c:> fig. 133 . A short confirmation tone
sounds and the LED in the button turns on. .,..

Switching between the r ear view camer a
and optical di spl ay
• Press the Gra ph ic control button ®
¢ page 123, fig. 134 to see the optica l dis­
play.
• Press the
Rear view control button to see the
rear view camera image .
Switching off
• Drive forward faster than 6 mph (10 km/h),
or
• Press the
Pwi button, or
• Switch the ign ition off .
Visual di splay
Using the segments, you can estimate the d is­
tance to an object in front of or behind the ve­
h icle. The red lines mark the expected direc­
tion of travel accord ing to the steering angle .
A white segment indicates an identified ob­
stacle that is outside of the vehicle's path .
Red segments show identif ied obstacles that
a re in your veh icle's path. As your vehicle
comes closer to the obs tacle, the segmen ts
move closer to the vehicle. A t the la test the
coll is ion area has been reached whe n the next
to last segment is displayed. Obstacles in the
col lision area, including those outside of the
ve hicle's path, are shown in red. Do not con ­
tinue driving farther forward or in reverse
¢ .& in General information on page 120,
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(!) Tips
The visua l disp lay in t he left part of the
disp lay should help you detect the critical
veh icle areas .
Parking sys tems 123
Cross parking
App lies to vehicles: wit h parking system plus w ith rear
v iew camera
This view may be used when parking in a ga­
rage or in a parking space .
Fig. 134 In fo tainment : aimin g at a pa rk ing space
Fi g. 1 35 Infota inment : aligning t he ve hicle
• Turn the Infotainment on and shift i nto re­
verse gear .
• The orange colored orientation lines@
show the direction of travel of the vehicle .
Turn the steering wheel until the orange ori ­
entation lines appear in the parki ng space
¢ fig . 134 . Use the mar kings @to help yo u
estimate the distance from an obstacle. Each mar king represents about 3 ft (1 m).
The b lue area represents an extension of the
veh icle's outline by approximate ly 16 ft
(5 m) to the rear .
• Wh ile driving in reverse gear, adjust the
steer ing whee l angle to fit the parking space
w ith the aid of the orange or ientation lines
¢ & in General information on page 122,
¢ (Din General information on page 122 .
@ marks the rear bumper. Stop the vehicle
when the red orientat ion line © borders an
objec t.

124 Parking systems
Parallel parking
Applies to vehicles: with park ing system p lus with rear
view camera
This view may be used when parallel parking
along the side of a street.
F ig. 136 Infot ainmen t: blue surface aligned in the
park ing space
Fig. 137 Infotainment : contact of t he blue curved line
wit h the curb
Parking on the right is described here. It is
identica l when parking on the left.
If there is an obstacle next to the parkin g
space (such as a wall), refer to information for
"Parking next to obstacles"
C) page 124.
"Activate the turn signal.
"Posit ion your vehicle next to a parked vehi­
cle in front of the desired parking space. The
distance to this vehicle should be approxi­
mately 3 ft (1 m).
" Turn the Infotainment on and shift into re­
verse gear. The parking system is turned on
and the
cross parking indicator is displayed.
" Press the control button on the Infotain­
ment unit
(D <=> fig . 136 . The parallel park­
ing
indicator is displayed.
"Back up and align yo ur vehicle so the blue
area @ borders on the rear end of the vehi­
cle behind you or on the parking space line
¢ A in General information on page 122,
i:::>(D in General information on page 122.
The blue area represents an extension of the
veh icle's outline by approximate ly 16 ft
(5 m) to the rear. The long side of the blue
area should be on the curb. The entire blue
area must fit into the parking space.
"Wi th the vehicle stopped, turn the steering
wheel to the right as fa r as it will go.
" Back i nto the parking space until the blue
curve
¢ fig. 137touches the curb¢ A in
General information on page 122,
C)(D in
General information on page 122.
Stop the
veh icle .
" With the vehicle stopped, turn the steering
wheel to the left as far as it will go.
" Continue to back into the parking space un­
til the vehicle is parked parallel to the curb
i:::> A in General information on page 122,
i:::>(D in General information on page 122.
@ marks the rear bumper. Stop the vehicle,
at the latest, when the red orientat ion line
@ borders an object . Keep an eye on the
front of your vehicle while doing this.
Parking next to obstacles
If there is an obstacle (such as a wa ll) next to
the parking space, position the vehicle so
there is mo re space on that side. Position the
long side of the blue surface so that there is
sufficient space from the obstacle. The sur ­
face must not be touching. You will also need
to start turning the steering wheel much ear­
lier . The b lue curve
¢ fig. 13 7 must not touch
the obstacle and should have suffic ient room.
@ Tips
The left or right orientation lines and sur­
faces will be displayed, depending on the
turn s ignal being used.
Peripheral cameras
. Introduction
Appl ies to vehicles: with top view came ra system
In addition to the functions from the sensors
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play,
this parking system contains per iphera l 11>-

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cameras. Depending on the vehicle equip­
ment, you are assisted by vario us views such
as peripheral view, corner views at the front
and rear of the vehicle, and views directly in
front of or behind the vehicle.
General information
App lies to vehicles: with top view camera system
Fig. 138 Location of peripheral cameras
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the pe­
ripheral cameras are found in the radiator
grille, in the luggage compartment lid and on
both exterior mirrors
c> 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 cleaning, refer to
9page214.
In the top view mode, black corners are
shown in the vehicle silhouette . Objects in
these areas are outside of the camera's field of view and are not detected.
The accuracy of the orientation lines and the
b lue surfaces is reduced if the adaptive air
suspension* is faulty, if the vehicle is lifted or
if the
dynamic mode is activated 9 page 108 .
_& WARNING
-Always read and follow the applicable
warnings
9 .&. in General information on
page 120.
- If the position or the installation angle
of a camera was changed, after a colli­
sion for example, do not continue to use
the system for safety reasons. Have it checked by your authorized Audi dealer­
ship .
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Parking systems 125
- Keep in mind that the image in the dis­
play is distorted if the exterior mirror
housing has been manually adjusted.
- Use the
rear mode and the corner view
(rear)
mode only when the luggage com­
partment lid is fully closed. Otherwise
the image in the display will be distort­
ed.
- The vehicle surroundings are shown us­
ing the camera images. The vehicle im­
age is shown by the system. Objects and
obstacles above the camera are not dis­
played.
- 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 applicable
warnings
~CD in General information on
page 120.
- The Infotainment display shows the di­
rection in which the rear of the vehicle is
traveling based on the steering wheel
angle. The front of the vehicle front
swings out more than the rear of the ve­
hicle. Maintain plenty of distance so that
your outside mirror or a corner of your
vehicle does not collide with any obsta­
cles.
@ Tips
If the 8/IT;1J/c:5 symbol appears in the
display and the respective display area is
grayed out, then the power exterior mir­ rors were folded in or the driver's door/
front passenger's door/luggage compart­
ment lid was opened .

128 Parking systems
Cross parking
App lies to vehicles: with top vi ew camera system
This view may be used when parking in a ga­
rage or in a parking space.
F ig . 1 46 Infotainment: aim ing at a parking space
Fig. 147 Infotainment: aligning the vehicle
Requirement: cross parking is selected
c::;,page 127.
.. The orange colored orientation lines
CD
show the direction of travel of t he vehicle.
Turn the steering wheel until the orange or i­
entat ion lines appear in the parking space
c::;, fig . 146. Use the markings @to help you
est imate the d istance from a n obstacle.
E ac h marking represents about 3 ft (1 m).
T he blue area rep resents an exte nsio n of the
vehicle's out line by approx imately 16 ft
(5 m) to the rear.
.. While driving in reverse gear, adjust the
steering wheel angle to fit the parking space
with the a id of the orange orientation lines
c::;, A in General information on page 125,
c::;, (D in General information on page 125.
@ marks the rea r bumper . Stop the ve hicle
when the red or ientation line@ borders an
obstacle
c::;, ,& in General information on
page 122.
Parallel parking
Applies to vehicles: with top view camera system
This view may be used when parallel parking
along the side of a street.
Fig. 148 Infotainme nt: blue surfaces alig ned in the
park ing space
Fi g. 14 9 Infotainment: co ntact of the blue curved li ne
w it h the curb
Parking on the right is described here. It is
identical when park ing on the left.
If there is an obstacle next to the parking
space (such as a wa ll), refer to informat ion for
"Park ing next to obstacles" c::;, page 129.
.. Activate the turn signa l.
.. Posit ion your veh icle next to a parked veh i­
cle in front of the des ired parking space. The
distance to this vehicle should be approxi­
mate ly 3 ft (1 m) .
"' Tu rn the Infotainment on and shift into re­
verse gear . The parking system is turned on
and the cross parking indicator is displayed.
"' Press the
CD c::;, page 124, fig. 136 control
but ton on the Infotai nment uni t repeatedly
until the parallel parking view is displayed .
.. Back up and align your vehicle so the blue
area @ borders on the rear end o f the veh i­
cle or on the parking space line
c::;, A in Gen-
eral information on page 125,
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134 Driving Safel y
• Make sure to use the right child restraint
correct ly to protect children
r::!;> page 174,
Child Safety.
• Sit properly in your seat and make sure that
your passengers do the same <=:>page 58,
General recommendations.
• Fasten your safety belt and wear it properly .
Also instruct your passengers to fasten their
safety belts proper ly
r:::> page 143 .
What impairs driving safety?
Safe driving is directly related to the condi­
tion of the vehicle, the driver as well as the
driver 's ability to concentrate on the road
without being distracted.
The driver is respons ible for the safety of the
vehicle and all of its occupants.
If you r ability
to drive is impa ired, safety r isks for everybody
i n the vehicle increase and yo u also become a
hazard to everyone else on the road
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Therefore:
• Do no t let yourself be distracted by passen­
gers or by using a cellular telephone.
• NEV ER drive when your driving ability is im­
paired (by medications, alcohol, drugs, etc.).
• Observe all traffic laws, rules of the road
and speed limits and plain common sense .
• ALWAYS adjust your speed to road, traffic
and weather condit ions .
• Take frequent breaks on long trips . Do not
dr ive for more than two hours at a stretch.
• Do NOT drive when you are t ired, under
pressure or when you are stressed.
_8. WARNING
Impaired driving safety increases the risk
of serious personal injury and death when­
ever a vehicle is being used.
Proper occupant
seating positions
Proper seating position for the driver
The proper driver seating position is impor­
tant for safe, relaxed driving.
Fig. 153 Co rrect seat ing posit ion
For your own safety and to reduce the risk of
injury in the event of an accident, we recom­
mend that you adjust the driver's seat to the
following position:
• Adjust the driver's seat so that you can easi­
ly push the pedals all the way to the floor
while keeping your knee(s) slightly bent
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• Adjust the angle of the seatback so that it is
in an upr ight position so that your back
comes in full contact with it when you drive.
• Adj ust the steering wheel so that there is a
distance of at least 10 inches (25 cm) be­
tween the steering wheel and your breast
bone r::!;> fig. 153. If not possible, see your au­
thorized Audi dealership about adaptive equipment.
• Adjust the steering wheel so that the steer­
ing wheel and airbag cover points at your
chest and not at your face .
• Grasp the top of the steer ing wheel with
your elbow(s) slightly bent.
• Adjust the head restraint so the upper edge
is as even as possible with the top of your
head.
If that is not possible, try to adjust
the head restraint so that it is as close to
this position as possib le.
• Fasten and wear safety belts correctly
r::!;>page 146.