2016 AUDI A8 key

Adjusting the brightness
You can adj ust the brigh tness for the four zones
Front top , Front f ootwell , Rea r top and Rear
footwell
or for All area s at the same time.
Selecting a color profile
You can se lect from the Ivory , Polar and Rub y/
Polar
color profi les.
@ Tips
The settings are automatically stored and as­
sig ned to the remo te control key that is in
use .
Instrument illumination
You can adjust the brightness of the instrument
and display illumination as well as the Head-up
Display* .
Fig . 4 8 Instr ument ill um ination
.. Press the knob to release it.
.. Turn the knob toward"-" or"+" to reduce or in­
crease the brightness .
.. Press the knob aga in to return it to its orig inal
pos itio n.
(D Tips
The instrument ill umination (for dia ls and
needles) lights o n when the igni tion is switch­
ed on and t he ve hicle lights are tu rned off. As
t he daylight fade s, the illum ina tion of the di­
a ls likewi se dims au tom atic ally a nd w ill go
ou t comp lete ly when the outsi de light is very
low. This feature is meant to rem ind you to
sw itch on the head lights when o utside light
conditions become poor.
Lights and V ision
Vision
Adjusting the exterior mirrors
Fig. 4 9 Driver 's doo r: knob fo r the exte rio r mirr ors
Turn the knob to the des ired position:
Q/P -Adjusting the left/right e xterior mirror.
Move the knob in t he des ired direct ion .
Qill -Hea ting the mir ror glass depend ing o n the
outside tempe rature .
8 -Foldi ng the o utside mir ro rs . In the Infotai n­
ment system , you can se le ct if t he m irro rs fo ld in
a utomat ically when you lock the vehi cle
~ page 33.
Front passenger 's exterior mirror tilt
function
T o help you see the curb when backing into a
parking space, the su rface o f the mirro r tilts
s li ght ly . For this to happen, the knob must be in
the position for the front passenger's outside
mirror .
Yo u can adjus t the tilted mir ro r sur face by turn­
i ng the knob in the desired d irect ion . When you
move out of reverse and into another gea r, the
new m irror position is stored and assigned to the
key you are using.
T he m irror goes back into its or iginal pos ition
once you drive forward faster t han 9 mph (15
km/h) or sw itch the ignition off.
A WARNING
-Cu rved m irror surfaces (aspher ic or convex *)
enlarge the field of v is ion . However, they
make objects in the mirro r appea r small er
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-The automati c dimm ing mir rors do not dim
when the interior lig hting is turned on or
the reverse gea r is selected.
Sun visors
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Fig. 5 1 Su n visor
The s un visors for the dr iver and passenge r can
be released from their b rackets an d turned to­
ward the doors ¢
fig. 51 @. They can also be
moved back and forth lengthwise in this posit ion .
The mir ror light swi tches on when the cover over
the vanity mirror @opens .
There i s a s hade be twee n the dr iver's an d pas ­
se nger's sun visors that c an be used to cove r th e
ga p above the rea rview mir ror.
Sun shade
F ig. 52 Cockpit: Sun s hade switch
Lights and V ision
Fi g. 53 Rea r doo r: Sun s hade b utto n
Extending /retracting the rear window
shade*
.,. To exte nd or ret ract t he s un s hade from the
c ockpit ,
press t he l~•~ I b utt on in the ce nte r con ­
sole
¢ fig . 52 .
.,. To extend or retract the s un s hade from the
rear of the vehicle ,
press the GM button in the
door ¢
fig. 53.
Extending the rear door sun shades*
.,. Close the w ind ow in the re a r door.
.,. To exte nd the sun shade
from the driver's seat ,
pull the left/ right rea r power window switch ~
in the drive r's door.
.,. To extend the sun shade from the
rear of the
vehicle ,
pull the power window sw itch lilii) in the
left/ right rear door .
Retracting the rear door sun shades*
.,. To retract the s un sha de from the driver's seat ,
press the left/right rear power w indow switch
~ in the d river's doo r .
.,. To retract the sun shade from the
rear of the
vehicle ,
press the power w indow switch lia) in
t h e lef t/r ight rear door .
Yo u can adjust the sett ings fo r the rear sun shade
so the shade retracts a utomat ica lly when you se­
l ect t he reverse gear . Se lect :
I CARI f u nct ion but­
ton
> Car systems con trol but ton > Vehicle set­
tings > Automatic rear blind > On .
The se tt ings
are au tom atically stored and assig ned to the re­
mo te con trol key . T he sun sh ade e xten ds again as
soon as t he veh icle be gins traveling forward at a
s p eed greate r than 9 mph (1 5 km/h), as long as
t h e ignitio n has not been switc hed off in the
mea ntime .
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restraints that are not properly adjusted in­
creases the risk of ser ious or fatal neck in­
jury dramatically.
- Read and heed all WARNINGS
¢page 132,
Proper adjustment of head restraints.
- Vehicles with a pass through in the center
console have seating for four. The long cen­
ter console between the two rear seats is
Memory function
Description
Applies to: vehicles with memory function
The memory functio n allows you to quickly and
eas ily store and recall personal seating profi les
for the driver, front passenger and outer rear
seats* . The memory function is operated through
the master key and the memory buttons in the
driver's/front passenger's doors and the rear
doors".
The driver's seating profi le is stored and assigned
to the master key each time the vehicle is locked.
When you open the door, the seating profile is
Remote control
master key
Driver
Seat X
Head restraint X
Steering wheel* X
Safety belt* X
Both exterior rea rview X
mirrors*
Remote control key
Applies to: veh icles with memory function
To assign the driver's seat settings to the remote
control key when locking the vehicle, the function
must be switched on .
~ Select: I CARI function button > Car systems
control button > Vehicle settings > Seats >
Driver seat > Remote control key > On .
Seats and storage
not a seating position. Therefore, a safety
be lt is not provided.
(D Tips
-To prevent the head restraints from running
into the headliner, they retract automatica l­
ly when moving the seat forward or upward.
- Correctly adjusted head restraints and safe ­
ty be lts are an extremely effective combina­
tion of safety features.
automat ically recalled. If two people use one ve­
hicle, it is recommended that each person always
uses "their own" master key .
T wo seating profiles can be stored in eac h of the
drive r's/front passenger's doors and one seating
profi le in each of the rear doors*. Once stored,
these seating p rofiles can be reca lled at any time.
Th e following sett ings are stored:
Memory button
Driver Front passenger Outer rear seats*
X
X
X
X
X X
X
X
X
@ Tips
If you do not want another driver's settings to
be assigned to the remote control key, switch
off the memory function using the MMI or the
IOFF I button ¢p age 66.
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© -12 volt socket c:> page 72
@ -Folding table c:> page 68
©-center armrest and storage compartments:
to open the deep compartment, press the rig ht
button and fold the center armrest upward . To
open the compartment fo r the massage funct ion
r emo te contro l*
c:> page 63 and for the tele ­
phone*, press the left button and fo ld the center
armrest upward .
115-volt socket
Applies to: vehicles with 115-volt socket
The 115-vo lt socket can only be used when the
engine is running
c:> & . When you push the con­
nector all the way into the socket, the ch ild safe­
ty mechan ism releases and current flows through
the socket .
Equ ipment th at can be conn ect ed
Electrical devices can be connected to the 1 15
volt socket in the vehicle. Power consumption at
the 115-volt socket must not exceed 150 watts
(300 watts peak) . Check the power consumpt ion
of the equipment on the model plate .
LED on the socke t
-The socket is ready for use when the LED is
green.
- If the LED blinks red, there is a malfunction .
The socket will switch off automatically due to overcurrent or overheating. The socket will
switch on again automatically after a cool­
down period . Any devices that are connected
and switched on will activate again automati­ ca lly
c:> ,& .
A WARNING
- T he so ckets and the electrical accesso ries
conne cted to them operate only when the
ignition is switched on . Incorrect usage can
lead to serious injuries or burns. To reduce
the risk of injuries, never leave children un­
attended in the vehicle w ith the vehicle key.
- Heavy eq uipment or plugs with integrated
power supply units can damage the socket
and lead to injuries.
-
Seat s and sto rage
-Store all connected equipment securely
while the veh icle is moving so that they can­
not be thrown through the vehicle in the
event of a braking maneuver or an accident.
- Never sp ill any liquids on the socket . If any
mo isture gets into the socket, make certain
that all the moisture has dried up before us ­
ing the socket again .
- Equipment that is connected to the vehicle
socket can heat up more than it does when
connected to the public grid .
- When us ing adapters and extens ion cords,
the child safety for the 115-volt socket is
disabled and the socket is live.
- Never insert anyth ing other than the plug of
an app ropr iate electrical accessory into the
soc ket, especially th ings that conduct ele c­
tr icity, e.g. metal pens, knitting need les,
etc. into the contacts of the 115 -vol t sock­
et .
- Turn the electrical equ ipment off if the
socket has switched off because of over­
heating.
(D Note
- Always follow the manufacture r's i nstruc­
tions for a ll electrical accessories yo u wan t
t o use with the e lectr ica l socket!
- Do not connect lamps tha t con tain a neon
t u be. Fo r tech nica l reasons the lamp may be
damaged.
- Do not connect any 230-volt equipment to
t he 115-vo lt socket . The equipment may be
damaged. If necessa ry , check the permiss i­
ble vo ltage for the equipment on the mode l
label.
- In the case of some power packs, e.g. for a
laptop computer , the bui lt-in ove rcurrent
shutoff prevents it from being switched on
because of excessive start-up current. In
this case, disconnect the power pack from the consumer and reconnect it after abo ut
1 0 seconds .
(D Tips
-Unshielded equ ipment may cause interfer­
ence in the radio and the vehicle electronics .
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Sea ts and stor age
@ For the sake of the environment
As a result of the increased wind resistance
created by a roof rack, your vehicle is using
fuel unnecessarily. So remove the roof rack
after using it .
12-volt sockets
Gilt fi.ir: Fahrzeuge 12-volt sockets
Electrical accessories can be connected to every
12-volt socket.
Fig. 78 Sectio n of the trim panel of the luggage compart­
ment: 12-vo lt socket
Fig. 79 Rear center console: 12-volt socke t
• Open the socket cover~ fig. 78 or~ fig. 79 .
• Inser t the plug of the elec trical device into the
socket.
There is an additional 12 volt socke t in the front
center console~
page 73, fig . 80.
The 12 volt sockets can be used for electrical ac ·
cessories . T he power input must not exceed 120
watts .
Before you purchase any accessories, always read
and follow the informat ion in~
page 283, Addi·
tional accessories and parts replacement.
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A WARNING
The sockets and the electrical accessories con·
nected to them operate only when the igni­
tion is switched on . Incorrect usage can lead
to se rious injuries or burns . To reduce the risk
of injuries, never leave children unattended in
the vehicle with the vehicle key.
(D Note
To avoid damagi ng the socket, on ly use plugs
that fit p roperly.
- Never connect equipment that generates
electrical current, such as a solar panel or
battery charger, to the 12 vo lt socket. This
cou ld damage the vehicle's elec trical sys­
tem.
- The 12 volt socket should o nly be used for a
short period of t ime as a powe r sour ce for
electrical equipment . Please use the electri­
cal sockets in the vehicle when connect ing
equipment for longer per iods .
@ Tips
When the engine is off and accessories are
still p lugged in and are on, the veh icle battery
can still be drained .

Storage
Cupholder
Fig. 80 Center console : fro nt c uphol der
F ig. 8 1 Sect io n of t he rear bench se at: r ear cupho lde r
Front cupholder
.,. To open the cupholder, tap the cover c:> fig. 80,
c:>& .
Rea r cupho lder
.,. To open the cupholder, tap the front strip
¢ fig. 81, c::> &.
In vehicles with a full-length center console in
the rear, the cupho lder is located at @
c:> page 66, fig. 68.
A WARNING
Spilled hot liquid can cause an accident and
personal in jury .
- Never carry any beverage containers with
hot liquids, such as hot coffee or hot tea, in
the vehicle while it is moving. In case of an
acc ident , sudden braking or other veh icle
movement, hot liquid could spill, causing
scald ing burns. Spilled hot liquid can also
cause an accident and perso nal i njury.
Seats and storag e
-Use on ly soft cups in the cupholder. Hard
cups and glasses can cause injury in an acc i­
dent.
(D Note
Only drink containers with lids should be car­
ried in the cupholder. Liq uid could spill out
and damage your vehicle's electronic equ ip­
ment or stain the upholstery, etc .
Cooled glove compartment
The cooled glove compartment only functions
when the AIC system i s switched on.
Fig. 82 G love co mpart ment : swit ch ing coo ling mode o n/
off
.,. Turn the knob@ counterclockwise to switch
cooling on . The symbols on the knob indicate
the correct position
c:> fig. 82 .
"Turn the knob @ clockwise to switch cooling
off.
The glove compartment cooling mode only func­
tions when the veh icle A/C system is switched o n.
If the heating is switched on, sw itchi ng the glove
compartment coo ling mode off is recommended .
A WARNING
-
Always leave the lid o n the glove compart­
ment cover closed while dr iving to re duce the
r isk of injury .
(0 Tips
The glove compartment can be locked using
the mechanical key ¢
page 31.
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Warm and cold
Warm and cold
Climate control system
Description
The climate control system warms, cools and
adds humidity to the air in the veh icle inter ior. It
is the most effective when the windows and sun ­
roof* are closed . If the temperature inside the
parked vehicle becomes very warm, opening the
window briefly will speed up the cooling process.
I n all heating mode functions except
defrost, the
b lower only switches to a higher speed once the
engine coolant has reached a certain tempera­
ture .
Condensat ion from the cooling system can drip
and form a puddle of water under the veh icle.
This is normal and does not mean there is a leak.
P ollutant filt er
The po llutant filte r removes pollutants such as
dust and pollen from the a ir.
The air pollutants filter must be changed at the intervals specif ied in your Warranty
& Mainte­
nance booklet, so that the a ir cond it ione r can
properly work.
If you drive your vehicle in an area with high air pollut ion, the filter may need to be changed
more frequently than specified i n your Aud i Wa r­
ranty
& Maintenance booklet. If in doubt, ask
your author ized Audi Service Advisor for advice.
Key cod ed setting s
The climate control settings are automatically
stored and assigned to the remote contro l key
that is in use .
.8, WARNING
Reduced visib ility is dangerous and can ca use
accidents.
- For safe dr iv ing it is very impo rtan t that a ll
windows be free of ice, snow and condensa­
t ion .
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- Complete ly familiarize yourself with the
proper use and function of the heating and
ventilation system and espec ially how to de­
fog and defrost the wi ndows .
- Never use the windshield wiper/washer sys­
tem in freezing weather until you have
warmed the windshield first, using the heat­ ing and vent ilation system. The washer solu­
tion may freeze on the windshield and re­
duce visibi lity.
(D Note
- If you suspect that the air conditioner has
been damaged, sw itch the system off to
avoid further damage and have it inspected
by a q ualified dealership.
- Repa irs to the Aud i air cond itioner requ ire
special techn ica l know ledge and spec ial
tools. Contact an a uthorized Audi dealer fo r
assistance.
@ For the sake of the environment
By reduc ing the amo unt of fuel you use, you
also red uce the amount of pollutants emitted
into the a ir.
(D Tips
- Keep t he a ir intake slots (in front of the
windshield) free from ice, snow and debr is
in orde r to maintain the prope r funct ion of
the climate control system .
- The energy management sys tem may sw itch
the seat heating* o r rea r window defroster
off temporarily. 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, ensure
that the openings are not covered.

(D Note
To avoid damage to the heating elements in
the seats, do not kneel on the seats or place
heavy loads on a small area of the seat.
Setup
The climate control system setup is accessed
through the MMI.
.. Select : I CARI function button> Car systems
control button > A/C .
Rear cabin settings*
When this function is selec ted, a ll sett ings for
t he rear can be adjusted through the climate con ­
trol system in the cockpit . T he climate control
system settings cannot be adjusted in the rear
seat at the same time. This function switches off
after a certain period of time or when one of the
dials in the cockpit is pressed.
Auto recirculation*
The sensit ivity level of the automatic recircula­
tion mode can be set at various leve ls from
off to
sensitive . The recirculation mode l""' I is controlled
on automatically. You must press the
I~ FRONT I
button if fog forms on the w indows .
Footwell temperature
You can adjust the footwell temperature so that
it is cooler or warmer.
Windshield heat*
When the defroster I@ FRONT I is switched on and
the
Auto setting is selected, the windshield de­
froster is con trolled automatically .
Supplementary heater*
The supplementary heater warms the interior of
veh icles with diese l engines* more quickly . The
supp lementary heate r is controlled automat ically
in the
Auto setting.
Solar roof*
Parking ventilation is controlled automatically in
the
auto setting .
Warm and cold
When the ignition is off, so lar-powered parking
ventilation may switch on, as long as
- t here is sufficient sunlight ,
- the outside temperature is not too low,
- the sunroof is closed or tilted and
-auto (MMI) is selected.
~ Steer ing wheel heating
Applies to: vehicles with heated steering wheel
T he steering wheel rim can be heated .
Fig. 86 Stee ring co lumn: steer ing wheel heating bu tton
.,. Press the [j] button to switch steering wheel
heating on/off. The message
Steering wheel
heating on!/Steering wheel heating off!
ap­
pears in the instrument cluster display.
T he temperature is maintained at a constant lev­
el when steering wheel heating is switched on.
The steering wheel heating sett ings are stored
automat ically and assigned to the remote control
key that is in use .
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