2016 AUDI A8 wiper blades

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'SI: ..... ..... on the horizon. In addition, they can cause
the windshield wipers to chatter.
- Properly functioning windshield wiper
blades are required for a clear view and safe
driving
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wiper blades.
- In the case of frost, check whether the
windshield wiper blades are frozen to the
windshield. Switching on the windshield
wipers can damage the wiper blades!
- Prior to using a car wash, the windshield wiper system must be switched off (lever in
position @). This helps to prevent uninten­
tional switching on and damage to the
windsh ield wiper system.
- Do not use the wipers to clear a frosted win­ dow . Using the wipers as a convenient ice
scraper will destroy the wiper blades.
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- The windshield wipers are switched off
when the ignition is off. Activate the w ind­
sh ield wipers afte r the ignit ion is switched
back on by moving the windshield wiper lev­
er to any position.
- Worn or dirty windshield wipe r blades result
in streaking . This can affect the rain sensor
function. Check your windshield wipe r
blades regu larly .
- The washer fluid nozzles of the windshield
washer system are heated at low tempera­
tures when the ignition is on.
- When stopping temporarily, e.g. at a traffic
light, the set speed of the windshield wipers
is automatically reduced by one speed.
Cleaning windshield wiper blades
Clean the windshield wiper blades when they be­
gin to leave streaks. Use a soft cloth and glass
cleaner to clean the windshield wiper blades.
.,. Place the windshield wiper arms in the service
position. Refer to
c=> page 55.
.,. lift the wiper arm away from the front window .
Lights and Vision
A WARNING
Dirty windshield wiper blades can impair your
view. This can lead to accidents .
Replacing windshield wiper blades
Fig. 56 Remov ing w indsh ield wiper blades
Wiper service position/ Blade replacement
position
.,. Switch the ignition off and move the windshield
wiper lever to position@¢
page 54, fig. 55.
The windsh ield wipers move into the service po­
sition .
.,. To bring the wipers back into the original posi­
tion, switch the ignition on and press the wind ­
shie ld wiper lever.
You can also turn the service posit ion on or off in
the MMI:
.,. Switch the windshie ld wipers off (posit io n @
c=> page 54, fig. 55).
.,. Select: !CAR ! function button > Car systems
control button > Servicing & checks > Wiper
service position > On.
Removing the wiper blade
.,. Lift the windshie ld wiper arm up from the
w indshie ld .
.,. Press the locking knob
(D c=> fig. 56 on the wiper
b lade . Hold the wiper blade firmly .
.,. Remove the w iper blade in the direction of the
arrow.
Attaching the wiper blade
.,. Install the new wiper blade in the re tainer on
the wiper arm @until you hear it click into
p lace on the wiper arm .
.,. Place the wiper arm back on the windshield. ..,.
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Lights and Vision
.. Turn the service position off.
_& WARNING
For your safety, you should replace the wiper
blades once or twice a year. See your author­
ized Audi dealer for replacement blades.
- The windshield wiper blades must only be
folded away when in the serv ice position!
Otherwise, you risk damaging the paint on
the hood or the windshield wiper motor.
- You should not move your vehicle or press
the windshield wiper lever when the wiper
arms are folded away from the windshield.
The windshield wipers would move back in­
to their original position and could damage
the hood and windshield.
- To help prevent damage to the wiper sys­
tem, a lways loosen blades which are frozen
to the windshield before operating wipers.
- To help prevent damage to wiper blades, do
not use gasoline, kerosene, paint thinner, or
other solvents on or near the w iper blades.
- To help prevent damage to the wiper arms
or other components, do not attempt to move the wipers by hand.
(D Tips
- Commercial hot waxes applied by automat ic
car washes affect the cleanability of the
windsh ield.
- You can also use the serv ice position, for ex­
ample, if you want to protect the windsh ield
from icing by us ing a cover.
- You cannot activate the service position
when the hood is open.
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Digital compass
Switching the compass on and off
Applies to: vehicles with digital compass
The compass direction is shown in the rearview
mirror.
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Fig . 57 Rearv iew m irror: Digital compass activated
.. To switch the compass on or off, press and hold
the button @until the compass display in the
mirror
c:!:> fig. 57 appears or disappears.
The dig ital compass only works when the ignit ion
is on. The directions are indicated with abbrevia­
tions:
N (north), NE (northeast), E (east), SE
(southeast), S (south), SW (southwest), W
(west), NW (northwest).
_& WARNING
The digital compass is to be used as a direc­
tional aid only. Even though you may want to
look at it while you are driving, you must still
pay attention to traff ic, road and weather
conditions as well as other possible hazards.
(0 Tips
To prevent inaccurate compass readings, do
not bring any remote controls, electrical devi­
ces or metallic objects near the mirror.
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& WARNING
-Only wash the vehicle when the ignition is
off and follow the instructions from the car
wash operator to reduce the risk of acci­
dents.
- To reduce the risk of cuts, protect yourself
from sharp metal components when wash­
ing the underbody or the inside of the wheel
housings.
-After washing the vehicle, the braking effect
may be delayed due to moisture on the
brake rotors or ice in the winter . The brakes
must be dried first with a few careful brake
applications.
{[) Note
-If you wash the vehicle in an automatic car
wash, you must fold the exterior mirrors in
to reduce the risk of damage to the mirrors.
Power folding exterior mirrors* must only
be folded in and out using the power folding
function.
- To prevent paint damage, do not wash the
vehicle in direct sunlight.
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Care and cleaning
-To reduce the risk of damage to the surface,
do not use insect removing sponges, kitchen
sponges or similar items.
- Matte finish painted vehicle components:
- To reduce the risk of damage to the sur-
face, do not use polishing agents or hard
wax.
- Never use car wash cycles that apply pro­
tective wax. It can destroy the matte fin­
ish effect.
- Do not place any stickers or magnetic
signs on vehicle parts painted with matte
finish paint. The paint could be damaged
when the stickers or magnets are re­
moved .
@ For the sake of the environment
Only wash the vehicle in facilities specially de­
signed for that purpose. This will reduce the
risk of dirty water contaminated with oil from
entering the sewer system.
Cleaning and care information
When cleaning and caring for individual vehicle
components, refer to the following table. The in­
formation contained there is simply recommen­
dations. For questions or for components that are not
listed, refer to an authorized Audi dealer
or a qualified workshop. Also follow the informa­
tion found in
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Cleaning exterior
Component Situation Solution
Wiper blades
Dirty ~ page 55, Cleaning windshield wiper blades
Headlights/ Dirty Soft sponge with a mild soap solution a>
tail lights
Sensors/
Dirty Sensors: soft cloth with a solvent-free cleaning product
camera lenses Camera lenses: soft cloth with an alcohol-free cleaning sol-
ution
Snow/ice Hand
brush/solvent-free de-icing spray
Wheels Road salt Water
Brake dust Acid-free special cleaning solution
Exhaust tail Road salt
Water, cleaning solution suitable for stainless steel, if nee-
pipes essary
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Prewarming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Proper occupant seating positions . . . . . . . 130
Proper safety belt position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Proper seating position
Fr ont passenger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Occupants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Rear passengers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Protecting 208
Q
quattro
refer to All Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Question What happens to unbelted occupants? 139
R
Radiator fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229
Radio clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Rain/light sensor Headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Intermittent (windshield wipers) . . . . . . . . 54
Sensor defective . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Raising the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275
Range (fuel level) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Reading lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Rearfoglights . .. ............. .. .. .. .. 46
Rear lid Escape hand le . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256
Rear light Defective . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Rear seats Adjusting individual seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Entry assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Front passenger seat adjustment . . . . . . . . 64
Reclining rear seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Rear view mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Rear window heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Recirculation mode (automatic climate con-
trol) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Reclining rear seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Recuperation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Refilling AdBlue With bottle. .. ................ .... .. 218
With canister . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
Index
Refrigerator
Operating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Refuelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
Remote control Garage door opener (Homelink) . . . . . . . . . 44
Massage function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Unlocking and locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Remote luggage compartment lid release . . 36
Repair manuals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281
Repairs Airbag system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
R eplacing
Light bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270
Windshield wiper blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Reporting Safety Defects ........... 136, 137
Request to warm engine by driving Warn ing/ indicator lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Reset button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Retractor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Reverse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Rims . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
Roof rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Loading........... ................. . 71
Roof weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
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SAFE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Safe driving habits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Safety Airbag system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Cargo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Correct seating posit ion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Pedal area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Safety belt position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Safety belts worn by pregnant women . . . 143
Safety belt pretensioner
Service and disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Safety belt pretensioners Pre sense . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
Safety belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138, 141
Adjusting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
Danger to passengers who do not wear a
safety belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
293

Index
Trunk
refer to Luggage compartment lid . . . . . . . 36
Trunk escape hand le . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256
Turn signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Warning/indicator lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
u
U LSD No. 2 (Diesel fuel) ......... .... .. . 213
Unfastening safety belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Uniform t ire quality grading . . . . . . . . . . . . 253
Unlocking Luggage compartment lid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Power locking switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Using the key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
V
Valet parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Vanity m irrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53, 54
Veh icle
Care/cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
Vehicle control modules. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
Veh icle electrical system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Veh icle identification label . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) . . . . . . 277
Vehicle jack .. .. ... ........... 256, 261, 262
Veh icle shut-down . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
Veh icle tool kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256
Vehicle transport .... .. .. ... ... .. .. .. . 274
Ventilation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Viny l
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
w
Warning/indicator lights
Ai rbag system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Anti-lock braking system (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . 18
Brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Electromechanical parking brake . . . . . . . . 15
E lectronic power control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Electronic Stabili zation Control (ESC) . . . . . 18
Generator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Glow plug system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) . . . . . . . 20
296
Safety belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Turn signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Warning/Indicator lights
A irbag system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Warning triangle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256
Warranty coverages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281
Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277
What happens if you wear your safety belt too loose? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
What happens to unbelted occupants? . . . . 139
What impairs driving safety? . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Wheel bolts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251
Wheels ............................. 236
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
G lossary of tire and loading terminology . 238
Replacing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259
Tires and vehicle load limits . . . . . . . . . . . 248
Wheel wrench . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256
When must a safety belt be replaced? . . . . 140
When must the airbag system be inspected? .L56
Where are lower anchorages located? . . . . 181
Wild animal recogn ition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Window regulators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Child safety lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Windows Cleaning/removing ice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
defrosting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Windshield Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
defrosting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Windshield washer system . . . . . . . . . . 54, 234
Washer flu id level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Windshield wipers
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Fo ldi ng up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Ind icator light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Replacing windshield wiper blades . . . . . . . 55
Switch ing on/off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Winter driving
Snow cha ins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251
Winter operation
Car washes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
Cooling system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227
Defrosting windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Removing ice from windows . . . . . . . . . . . 208