2017 AUDI A8 Owners Manual

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N .... 0 0 :c ' As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been
equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pressure tell­
tale when one or more of your tires is significant­ ly under-inflated. Accordingly, when the low tire
pressure telltale illuminates, you should stop and
check your tires as soon as possible, and inflate
them to the proper pressure. Driving on a signifi­
cantly under-inflated tire causes the tire to over­
heat and can lead to tire failure. Under-inflation
also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life,
and may affect the vehicle's handling and stop­
ping ability.
Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for
proper tire maintenance, and it is the driver's re­
sponsibility to maintain correct tire pressure,
even if under-inflation has not reached the level
to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pres­
sure telltale.
Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS
malfunction indicator to indicate when the sys­
tem is not operating properly. The TPMS mal­
function indicator is combined with the low tire
pressure telltale. When the system detects a
malfunction, the telltale will flash for approxi­
mately one minute and then remain continuously
illuminated. This sequence will continue upon
subsequent vehicle start-ups as long as the mal­
function exists .
When the malfunction indicator is illuminated,
the system may not be able to detect or signal
low tire pressure as intended. TPMS malfunctions
may occur for a variety of reasons, including the
installation of replacement or alternate tires or
wheels on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS
from functioning properly. Always check the
TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or
more tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure
that the replacement or alternate tires and
wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function
properly.
Wheels
Description
App lies to : 58 plus
The tire pressure monitoring system monitors
the pressure in the four tires when driving .
The system uses sensors that measure the tem­
perature and pressure in the tires. The data is
sent from these sensors to the control module by
radio frequency.
The Tire Pressure Monitoring System shows the current pressures and temperatures of the tires
in the Infotainment system
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compares the current tire pressures with the
stored tire pressures and gives a warning in the
driver information system if the tire pressure is
different from what is stored
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The system does not detect if the stored tire
pressures match the recommended tire pres­
sures.
- Every time the tire pressures change, for exam-
ple when the load in the vehicle changes,
- after replacing a tire, or
- if wheels with new wheel sensors are used,
you must store the tire pressures again
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A WARNING
--The tire pressure monitoring system assists
the driver in monitoring tire pressures. The
driver is responsible for having the tires in­
flated to the correct pressure.
- Do not change the tire pressure when the
temperature of the tire is high. This could
result in serious damage to the tire and
even cause the tire to burst, increasing the
risk of an accident.
- A tire with low pressure flexes more. This
heats the tire up too much. This could cause
the tread to separate and even cause the
tire to burst, increasing the risk of an acci­
dent.
- The Tire Pressure Monitoring System does
not warn you of damage or defects in the
tire construction that could cause the tire to
burst, for example. Inspect your tires regu­
larly.
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Wheels
@ For the sake of the environment
Low tire pressure inc reases fuel consumption
and tire wear.
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- The pressure of the spare tire * is not moni ­
tored.
- If t ires are re pla ced, the sensors/valves do
not need to be removed or rep laced . Ju st re­
placed the valve stem and, if necessary, the
valve and the wheel e lectron ics . If you have
quest ions, see your autho riz ed Aud i dea ler
or authorized Audi Service Facility.
Displaying tire pressures/temperatures
App lies to : 58 plus
Req uirement: the ign ition must be switched on .
.,. Select : the
ICARI function button > C ar s ystems
> Serv icing & checks > Tire pressure mon itor ­
ing
> Display tire pressures.
The current tire pressures are shown in green and
yellow numbers in the Infotainment system:
- Green : the current tire pressure and the speci­
fied tire pressure are approximately the same .
-Yellow: the c urrent tire press ure is too low
compared to the specified tire pressure.
The spe cified t ire press ure is the la st tire pres­
sure th at was s tored
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No te that the tire pressure also depends on the
t emperature of the ti re . The ti re pressu re in­
creases as the engine becomes wa rmer wh ile
d riving.
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R ea d and follow t he important information
and notes
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The tire pressure or tem per ature are not dis­
pl ayed in ada ptation mode. D ashe s·-.·- are
shown i n place of the press ure and tempera ­
ture .
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Tire pressure loss
Applies to: 58 plus
Fig. 2 70 Dis pla y: ind icator light w it h a mess age
If the [I] ind icator light turns on, the pressure in
at least one tire is too low or new sensors were
not adapted:
RE indicator light s turn s on after turning the
ignition on
The tire pressure is too low compared to the
spec ified press ure .
.. Check and store the tire press ure(s) the next
time it is possible
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RE indicator light turns on while dr iving
Wheels with new sensors we re not adapted or
the tire p ressure has reached a critica l level com­
pared to the specif ied pressure.
.. Avoid unnecessary s teering and brak ing maneu-
vers .
.. Adapt your driving sty le to the s ituation.
.. Stop as soon as possib le and check the tire(s).
.. If it is possib le to cont inue dr iv ing, see an au-
thorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service
Facility immediately and have your tire(s) re ­
pai red or rep laced .
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Read and f ollow the impo rtant inform ation
and notes
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Storing new tire pressures
Applies to: S8 plus
Correctly stored tire pressure specifications are
necessary for reliable tire pressure monitoring .
.. Check the tire pressures in all wheels.
1> If necessary, correct the tire pressure according
to the spec ificat ions on the sticker on the driv ­
er's door ~
page 291 . Only correct the press ure
in tires whose tempera tu re is approx imately
the same as the amb ient temperature.
If the
tempera ture of the tire is highe r than the ambi­
ent a ir temperat ure, the tire pressure must be
increased approximately 3 PSI (0,2 bar) above
the va lue on the sticker.
.. Switch the ignition on.
.. Se lect :
I CARI funct ion button > Car systems >
T ire pr essure monitoring > Store tire pres­
s ure s.
After stor ing, the tire pressure mon itor ­
ing system measures the c urrent tire pressures
and stores them as the new specified p res­
s ur es .
.. If the changed tire press ures are not displayed
in t he Infotainment system, dr ive the veh icle
for approximate ly 10 minutes so that the sen ­
sor signal from the whee ls is received again .
During this adap tat ion phase, --,-- is disp layed
for pressure and temperature and the Tire Pres ­
sure Monitoring System is only partially availa­
b le: it only warns you if one or more of the tire
pressures is/are under the m inimum permitted
va lue. If this is the case, the
It] indicator light
appears w ith a message .
A WARNING
Read and follow the important information
and notes
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Malfunctions
Applies to: S8 plus
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I f t he Tire Pressu re Monito ring System is not
av ail able,
the m ind icator light appe ars in the
driver informat ion system. The
HJ] indi cator light
o a lso blinks for approx imately one m inutes each co
~ time the ignition is switched on . The tire pressure ,.....
~ monitoring system cannot be selected in the In-o 0 :c ' Wh eel s
fota inment system. The following are examp les
of situations that cou ld cause a malfunction:
- I f the message appears at t he e nd of the adap­
t ation phase, the system cannot detec t the
wheels installed on the veh icle. This may result
from one or more whee ls being installed with­
out wheel senso rs or with incompatible whee l
sensors.
- A wheel sensor or another component has
fa iled.
- Using snow chains can affect the function of
the system beca use of the shielding effect of
the chains .
- The tire pressure monitoring system is not
avai lab le due to a ma lf u nction .
- Transmitters with the same frequency, such as
headphones or remote-cont rolled devices, may
cause a temporary system malfunct ion due to
the strong electromagnetic field.
The
fim indicator light t urns off once the Tire
Pressure Monitoring System is availab le aga in . If
you cannot correct the ma lf u nction and
the m
indicator light stays on, drive immediately to an
authorized Aud i dealer or a uthorized Audi Serv ice
Facility to have the malf unct ion repaired .
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Care and cleaning
Care and cleaning
General information
Regular, proper care helps to maintain your vehi­
cle's value.
It can also be a requirement when
submitting warranty claims for corrosion damage
and paint defects on the body.
The necessary care products can be obtained
from an authorized Audi dealer or authorized
Audi Service Facility. Read and follow the instruc­
tions for use on the packaging.
A WARNING
-Using cleaning and care products incorrectly
can be dangerous to your health .
- Always store cleaning and care products out
of reach of children to reduce the risk of poi­
soning.
@ For the sake of the environment
- Preferably purchase environmentally-friend­ ly cleaning products.
- Do not dispose of leftover cleaning and care
products with household trash.
Car washes
The longer that deposits such as insects, bird
droppings, tree sap or road salt remain on the ve­ hicle, the more the surface can be damaged. High
temperatures such as those caused by sunlight
increase the damaging effect .
Before washing, rinse off heavy deposits with
plenty of water.
Stubborn deposits such as bird droppings or tree
sap are best removed with plenty of water and a microfiber cloth.
Also, wash the underside of your vehicle once road salt stops being used for the season .
Pressure washers
When washing your veh icle w ith a pressure wash ­
er, always follow the operating instructions pro­
vided with the pressure washer. This is especially
important in regard to the pressure and spraying
distance. Do not aim the spray directly at the
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seals on the side windows, doors, lids or the sun­
roof* or at tires, rubber hoses, insulating materi­
al, sensors* or camera lenses* . Keep a distance of
at least 16 in (40 cm).
Do not remove snow and ice with a pressure
washer.
Never use cone nozzles or high pressure nozzles.
The water temperature must not be above 140 °F
(60 °C).
Automatic car washes
Spray off the vehicle before washing.
Make sure that the windows and roof* are closed
and the windshield wipers are off . Follow instruc­
tions from the car wash operator, especially if
there are accessories attached to your vehicle.
If possible, use car washes that do not have
brushes.
Only use car washes where the veh icle remains
stationary and the washing equipment moves
around the vehicle when washing and drying. Car
washes that move the vehicle through the car
wash using a chain are not recommended.
Washing by hand
Clean the vehicle starting from the top and work­
ing down using a soft sponge or cleaning brush.
Use solvent-free cleaning products.
Washing vehicles with matte finish paint by
hand
To avoid damaging the paint when washing, first
remove dust and large particles from your vehi­
cle. Insects, grease spots and fingerprints are
best removed with a special cleaner for matte
finish paint.
Apply the product using a microfiber cloth. To
avoid damaging the paint surface, do not use too
much pressure.
Rinse the vehicle thoroughly with water. Then
clean using a neutral shampoo and a soft micro­
fiber cloth .
Rinse the vehicle thoroughly again and let it air
dry. Remove any water residue using a chamois. ..,..

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-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 . This in­
creases the risk of an accident . The brakes
must be dried first with a few careful brake
applications.
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- 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 reduce the risk of paint damage, do not
wash the vehicle in direct sunlight.
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Care and cleaning
-To reduce the risk of damage, do not wash
the power top with a pressure washer.
- 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 protective wax. It can destroy
the matte finish 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 tables. The
information contained there is simply recom­
mendations. For questions or for components that are
not listed , consult an authorized Audi
dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility. Also
follow the information found in¢& .
Exterior cleaning
Component Situation Solution
Windshield wiper
Deposits ¢ page 51
blades
Headlights/
Deposits Soft sponge with
a mild soap solutiona)
Tail lights
Sensors/
Deposits Sensors: soft cloth with solvent-free cleaning solution
camera lenses Camera lenses: soft cloth with alcohol-free cleaning solu-
tion
Snow/ice Hand brush/solvent-free de-icing spray
Wheels Road salt Water
Brake dust Acid-free special cleaning solution
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Care and cleaning Component Situation Solution
Exhaust tail pipes
Road salt Water, cleaning solution suitab le for stainless steel, if nee-
essary
Decorative parts/ Deposits Mild
soap solution a), a cleaning solution suitable for stain-
Trim less stee l, if necessary
Paint Paint damage Refer to th e paint number on the vehicle data label, repair
with touch up paint ~
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Spilled fuel Rinse
with water immediately
Surface rust Rust remover, then protect with hard wax; for questions,
consult an author ized Audi dealer or authorized Aud i Serv-
ice Facility.
Corros ion Have it removed by an authori zed Aud i dea ler or author-
ized Audi Service Facility.
Water no longer Pr
otect wi th hard wax (at least twice per year)
beads on the surface
of clean paint
No shine even though Treat wit h suitable polish; then apply paint protectant if
paint has been pro- the polish that was used does not contain any protectant
tected/paint looks
poor
Deposits such as in- Dampen with water immediately and remove with a micro-
sects, bird dropp ings, f iber cloth
tree sap and road salt
Grease-based con- Remove immediately with a mild soap solution a ) and a
taminants such as soft cloth
cosmetics or sunblock
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a) Mild soap so lution: maxim um two tabl espoo ns of n eu tra l s oap in 1 quart Cl lite r) of w ater
Interior cleaning
Component Situation Solution
Windows
Deposits Glass cleaner, then wipe dry
Decorative parts/ Deposits Mild soap
solution al
Trim
Plastic parts
Deposits Damp clo1th
Heavier deposits Mild soap solution
al, detergent-free pla stic clean ing solu-
tion, if necessary
Displays Deposits Soft cloth with LCD cleaner
Controls Deposits Soft brush, then
a soft cloth with a mild soap so lution al
Safety belts Deposits Mild soap solution al, allow to dry before letting them re-
tract
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Component Situation Solution
T ex til es
Deposits adhering to Vacuum cleaner
art ifici al leat her, the surface
A lcan tara Water-based deposits Absorbent
cloth and mild soap solutiona>
such as coffee, tea,
b lood, etc.
Oil -based deposits Apply a m ild soap solution
a), blot away the dissolved o il or
such as oil, make-up, dye, treat afterward with water, if necessary
etc.
Special deposits such Special stain
remover, blot with absorbent material, treat
as ink, nail polish, la- afterward with mild soap solution, if necessary
a)
tex paint, shoe pol-
ish, etc.
Natu ral le ath er Fresh stains Wool cloth with a mild soap solution a)
Water-based deposits Fresh stains: absorbent cloth
such as coffee, tea, dried stains: stain
remover suitable for leather
b lood , etc.
Oi [-based deposits Fresh stains: absorbent cloth and stain
remover suitable
such as oil, make-up, for leather
etc. dried stains: oil cleaning spray
Special deposits such Spot remove r suitab le for leather
as ink, nail polish, la-
tex paint, shoe pol-
ish, etc.
Care Regularly apply condit ion ing c ream that protects from
lig ht and penet rates into the material. Use specia lly-co l-
ored conditioning cream, if necessary .
Refrig erator Dust and d irt Clean the ventilation openings in the luggage com part-
ment
Deposits Lukewarm water, mild
soap solution if necessarya>, then
dry
Defrosting Empty the refrigera to r, switch it off and let it thaw with
the door open, then dry
Carb on part s Deposits clean the same way as plast ic parts
a) Mi ld soap solution: maximum two tablespoons of neutral soap in 1 quar t (1 liter) of water
_&. WARNING
The windshie ld may not be treated with wa­
ter-repelling windshield coating agents. Un­
favorable cond itions such as wetness, dark­
ness, or low sun can result in increased glare .
Wipe r blade chatter is also possible.
(D Note
- He adlight s/tail li ghts
-
- Never clean headlights or tail lights w ith a
dry cloth or sponge.
- Do not use any cleaning product that con­
tains alcohol, because they could cause
cracks to form .
-W heels
- Neve r use any pa int polish o r other abra-
sive mate rials.
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Care and cleaning
- 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 remove
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.
- Door windows
- Remove snow and ice on windows and ex-
terior 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 door win­
dows and mirrors using warm or hot water
because this could cause cracks to form.
- To avoid damage to the rear window de­
fogger, do not apply any stickers on the
heating wires on the inside of the window.
- Decorative parts/trim
- Never use chrome care or cleaning prod-
ucts.
- Paint
- To reduce the risk of scratches, the vehicle
must be free of dirt and dust before pol­
ishing 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 spots.
- Remove cosmetics and sunscreen immedi­
ately- these could damage the paint.
- 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 damage.
- Safety belts
- Do not remove the safety belts to clean
them.
- Never clean safety belts or their compo­
nents chemically or with corrosive fluids
or solvents and never allow sharp objects
to come into contact with the safety belts.
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This could cause damage to the belt web­
bing.
- If there is damage to the webbing, the
connections, the retractors or the buckles, have them replaced by an authorized Audi
dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility.
- Textiles/artificial leather/ Alcantara
- Never treat artificial leather/ Alcantara
with leather care products, solvents, floor polish, shoe polish, spot remove or similar
products.
- Have a specialist remove stubborn stains
to prevent damage.
- Never use steam cleaners, brushes, hard
sponges, etc. when cleaning.
- Do not turn on the seat heating* to dry the seat .
- Objects with sharp edges, such as zippers
or rivets on clothing or belts, can cause
damage to the surface.
- Open hook and loop fasteners, for exam­ ple on clothing, can damage seat covers .
Make sure hook and loop fasteners are
closed.
- Natural leather
- Never treat leather with solvents, floor polish, shoe polish, spot remover or simi­
lar products.
- Objects with sharp edges, such as zippers
or rivets on clothing or belts, can cause
damage to the surface.
- Never use steam cleaners, brushes, hard
sponges, etc. when cleaning.
- Do not turn on the seat heating* to dry the
seat.
- To help prevent the leather from fading,
do not leave the vehicle in direct sunlight
for long periods of time. If leaving the ve­
hicle parked for long periods of time, you
should cover the leather to protect it from
direct sunlight.
- Refrigerator
- Do not try to speed up the defrosting
process by applying heat.
- To help prevent health risks or damage to
the refrigerator, do not use any abrasive ..,.