2017 AUDI A8 change time

Wheels
A WARNING
Always adapt the tire pressure
to your driving style and vehicle load.
-Overloading can lead to loss of vehicle control and increase
the risk of an accident. Read and follow the important safe­
ty precautions inc:::> page 295,
Tires and vehicle load limits.
-The tire must flex more if the
tire pressure is too low or if
the vehicle speed or load are
too high. This heats the tire up
too much. This increases the
risk of an accident because it
can cause the tire to burst and
result in loss of vehicle con­
trol.
-Incorrect tire pressure in­ creases tire wear and has a
Tire pressure table
Please note that the information
contained in the following table
was correct at the time of print­ ing, and the information is sub­
ject to change . If there are differ­
ences between this information
and the tire pressures specified
on the label on the driver's side 8- pillar, always follow the specifica-
294
negative effect on driving and
braking behavior, which in­
creases the risk of an accident.
(D Note
Replace lost valve caps to re­
duce the risk of damage to the
tire valves.
@ For the sake of the environment
Tire pressure that is too low in­
creases fuel consumption.
(D Tips
Audi recommends using the
tire pressure specified for a normal load c:::>
table on
page 295
or for a full load
when the vehicle is partially
loaded.
tion on the 8-pillar label c:::>
page 293, fig. 267.
Make sure that the tire designa­
tion on your tire matches the des­ ignation on the tire pressure label
and the tire pressure table.
The following table lists recom- mended tire pressures in cold ..

C) C0 ....
"' " "' .... 0 0 :r _& WARNING
Temperature grades apply to tires that are properly inflated and not over or underinflat­
ed .
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (AS, S8)
(D General notes
A ppl ies to: AS, 58
Each t ire, including the spare (if provided),
should be checked monthly when cold and inflat­
ed to the inflation pressure recommended by the
veh icle manufact urer on the vehicle placard or
tire inflation pressure label. (If your vehicle has
tires of a different size than the size indicated on
the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure la­
be l, you should determine the proper tire infla­
tion pressure for those tires).
As an added safety feature, your veh icle has been
equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system
(TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pressure te ll­
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
p roper tire maintenance, and it is the driver's re­
sponsib ility to ma intain correc t tire p ressure,
even if under-inflation has not reached the level
to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pres­
sure telltale.
Your veh icle has also bee n eq uipp ed w ith a TPM S
mal function indicator to indicate when the sys­
tem is not operat ing 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 mi nute and then remain cont inuously
illuminated . This sequence will continue upon
Wheels
subsequent vehicle start-ups as long as the mal ­
function exists .
When the malfunction indicator is illuminated ,
the sys tem may not be able to detect or signal
low tire pressure as intended . TPMS malfunctions
may occur for a variety of reasons, including the
i nsta llation of replacement or alternate tires or
whee ls on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS
from functioning properly. Always check the
TPMS malfunction telltale after replac ing one or
more tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure
that the replacement or a lternate tires and
whee ls allow the TPMS to continue to function
properly.
If the Tire Pressure Monitoring System
indicator appears
Applies to: A8, 58
The tire pressure indicator in the instrument
cluster informs you if the tire pressure is too low
or if there is a system malfunction.
Fig. 269 I n strument cluste r: indicator light with messa ge
Using the ABS sensors, the tire pressure monitor­
ing system compares the tire tread c ircumfer­
ence and vibration characteristics of the individu­
al tires.
If the press ure changes in one or more
tires, this is indicated in the instrument cluster
display with an indicator light
[I] and a message.
If only one tire is affected, the location of that
tire will be indicated.
T he tire press ures must be stored in the Infotain­
ment system again each time the pressures
change (switching between partial and full load
pressure) or after changing or replacing a tire on
your vehicle
c:> page 302. The tire pressure moni­
toring system only monitors the tire pressure you have stored . Refer to the t ire pressure label for ..,.
301

Wheels
the recommended tire pressure for your vehicle
¢page 293, fig. 268.
Tire tread circumference and vibration character­
istics can change and cause a tire pressure warn­
ing if:
- the tire pressure in one or more tires is too low.
- the tire has structural damage .
- the tire was replaced or the tire pressure was
changed and it was not stored¢
page 302.
-the spare tire* is installed.
Indicator lights
IE Loss of pressure in at least one tire¢&. .
Check the tires and replace or repair if necessary.
Check/correct the pressures of all four tires and
store the pressure again in the Infotainment sys­
tem ¢
page 302 .
mm (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) Tire
pressure: System malfunction!.
Ifmm appears
after switching the ignition on or while driving
and the
IE indicator light in the instrument clus­
ter blinks for approximately one minute and then
stays on , there is system malfunction . Try to
store the correct tire pressures¢
page 302. If
the indicator light does turn off or turns on again
after a short period of time, drive to an author­
ized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facili­
ty immediately to have the malfunction correct­
ed .
A WARNING
- If the tire pressure indicator appears in the
display, reduce your speed immediately and
avoid any hard steer ing or braking maneu­
vers . Stop as soon as possible and check the
t ir es and their pressure .
- The driver is responsible for maintaining the
correct tire pressure. You must check the
t ire pressure regularly.
- Under certain conditions (such as a sporty
dr iv ing style, winter cond itions or unpaved
roads), the tire pressure monitoring system
indicator may be delayed.
- Do not use run-flat tires on your vehicle. Us­
ing them when not permitted can lead to
vehicle damage or accidents .
302
(D Tips
-The tire pressure monitoring system can al­
so stop working when there is an ESC mal­
function.
- Using snow chains may result in a system
malfunction.
- The tires with the identification "AO" or
"RO" ¢
page 290 have been matched with
your Audi tire pressure monitoring system.
We recommend that you use these tires.
Storing tire pressures
App lies to: AB, 58
If the tire pressure changes or a tire is replaced ,
it must be confirmed in the Infotainment sys­
tem.
... Make sure before storing that the tire pressur es
of all four tires meet the specified values and
are adapted to the load ¢
page 291.
... Switch the ignition on.
... Select: the
ICARI funct ion button> Car Systems
control button > Servicing & checks > Tire
pressure monitoring
> Store tire pressure >
Yes, store now.
(D Tips
Do not store the tire pressures if snow chains
are installed. Othe rw ise the system could
malfunction.
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (S8 plus)
(l) General notes
App lies to : 58 plus
Each tire, including the spare (if provided),
sho uld be checked monthly when cold and inflat­
ed to the inflation pressure recommended by the
vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or
tire inflation pressure label. (If your vehicle has
tires of a different size than the size indicated on
the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure la­
bel, you should determ ine the proper t ire infla-
tion pressure for those tires). .,.

0 co .... N ,..._
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
o page 304. It also
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
o page 304.
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
opage 305.
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.
303

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
~ page 303.
Malfunctions
Applies to: S8 plus
-
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 .
305

Index
Closing Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273
Panorama glass roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Sun roof.. .. .. ...... ......... .... .... 38
Sun shade (panoramic sunroof) . . . . . . . . . 40
Sunshade (sliding/tilting sunroof) . . . . . . . 38
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Closing/opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Closing aid (doors) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Cockpi t (overview) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Color number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 333
Coming home . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Compartments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Compass in the mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . S2
Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 339
Conference call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Connecting and d isconnecting an MP3 play-
er . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
Connections
refer to Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180 , 189
Consum er information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 336
Consumer Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
Consumption (fuel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 333
Contacting NHTSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
I mport ing/exporting 153
Convenience key Unlocking/locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Cooling mode (automatic climate control) . . 70
Cooling system Checking/adding coolant. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277
Coolant temperature indicator . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Cover Flow
refer to Browsing through album covers . 190
Cup holders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Current economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
D
Data encryption 196
Data recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Date.. .... .. .. ... ............ .... .. . 204
Date display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16, 204
Daylight saving time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
Daytime running lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Declar ation of compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 339
342
Defrosting (windows) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
DEF (instrument cluster) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Demo mode
refer to Presentation mode . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
Determining correct load limit . . . . . . . . . . 297
Digital compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
D igital Rights Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
D.
. 1mens1ons . .. .. .. .. .. .. ........... . .
Directory
refer to Contacts
Display 334
150
Brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196, 206
Settings .... .. . ... .. .. ......... 190, 196
Distance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Doors Child safety lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Closing aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Emergency locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Driver information system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Ind icator lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Service interval display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282
Driver seating position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
Drives
refer to Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180, 189
Drive select . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Driving safe ly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
Driving through water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Driving time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
DVD Changer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
Full screen display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
also refer to Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180, 189
Dynamic steering . ... .. ........... 110, 129
Dynamic volume
refer to System volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
E
Economy tips (efficiency program) . . . . . . . . 13
E conomy (fuel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Efficiency program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
E lectromechanical parking brake . . . . . . . . . 81
Electronic Differential Lock (EDL) . . . . . . . . 126
Electronic immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Electronic speed limiter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

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