2018 AUDI A8 rear view mirror

Opening and clo sin g
again using the ca button in the central lock­
ing switch.
Setting the central locking system
In the Infotainment system, you can set which doors the central locking system will unlock.
• Se lect : the ICARI function bu tton> Car system s
contro l bu tton > Vehicl e setting s > (C entral
loc king ).
Lo ck when driving
-if you select On , the entire
ve hicl e w ill lock automatica lly when the speed
reaches 9 mph (15 km/h) . All of the doors and
the luggage compa rtment lid lock .
Centr al lo ckin g sys tem
Door unlo cking
-you can set which doors are un ­
locked:
- If you select
All and press the 0 button one
time on the remote control key, all of the doors
and the luggage compartment will unlock.
- If you se lect
Dr iver and then press the m button
one time on the remote control key, only the
drive r's door w ill unlock . In veh icles with a con­
venience key, on ly the door whose handle you
pull w ill unlock.
If you press the@ button
twice , the entire vehicle w ill unlock.
If you press the
tfl button, the ent ire vehicle will
a lways lock.
Disable ta ilgat e handle -if you select On , the
luggage compartment lid hand le is locked . In
this case, the luggage compartment l id ca n be
opened with the
,c::5 button on the remote con­
trol key or w it h the
,c::5 button in the driver's
door. In vehi cles w ith a convenience key*, yo u ca n
s till open the luggage compar tment lid usi ng the
handle if an authorized remote control key is
near the proximity sensor *.
Fold mirror s when lo cking * -if you se lect On ,
the exterior rea rview mirro rs fo ld in automa tical­
ly when you press the
tfJ button o n the remote
control key or touch the sensor* in the handle.
T o ne when l ocking -if you select On , a to ne will
sound w hen you lock the vehicle.
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Emergency locking and unlocking the doors
Each door must be locked separately if the pow­
er locking system fails .
Fig. 27 D river 's doo r: door lock cy linder
F ig . 28 Door : eme rge ncy loc king
If the central locking system malfunctions, you
can un lock/lock the doors separately using the
mechan ica l key.
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Unlocking /locking the d river 's door with the
m echanical key
• Remove the integrated mechanical key
c::> page 29 or use the separate mechanical key .
• To unlock the driver's door, turn the key to the
open position @
r::::>fig . 27.
• To lock the driver's door, se lect the ® posit ion
and tur n the key once to the closing posi tion ®
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Locking the front p assenger 's door /rear
doo rs with the mechanical key
An emergency lock is located on the front end of
the front passenger's door and the rear doors . It
i s only vis ible whe n the doo r is open.
• Remove the integrated mechan ical key
c::> page 29 or use the separate mechanica l key .
• Remove the cap from the opening c::> fig. 28 . ..,..

Lights a nd Vis ion
detected by the light sensors. So a lways
switch on the headlights
§.D under these
weather conditions and when driving in the
dark .
- Crashes can happen when you cannot see
the road ahead and when you cannot be
seen by other motorists . Always turn on the
headlights so that you can see ahead and so
that others can see your
car from the back.
- The rear fog lights should only be turned on in accordance with traffic regulat ion, as the
lights are bright for following traffic.
- Please observe legal regulations when using
the light ing systems described .
@ Tips
-The light sensor* for automatic dynam ic
headlight range control* is located in the
rear view mirror mount . You should there­
fore not apply any st ickers to the w indshield
i n this area in order to prevent malfunctions
or fail ures .
- In the event of a ligh t sensor malfunct ion,
the driver is not ified in the instrument clus­
ter
d isplay~ page 25.
- You w ill hear a wa rning tone if you open the
driver door when the exter ior lights are
switched on .
- In cool or damp weather, the inside of the
headlights, turn s ignals and tail lights can
fog over due to the temperature difference between the inside and outside . They will
clear short ly after switching them on . This
does not affect the service life of the light­
i ng .
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Turn signal and high beam lever
The turn signal lever operates the turn signals,
the high beams and the headlight flasher .
Fig. 45 T urn signa l an d high beam leve r
Turn signa ls¢ Q
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The t urn signa ls act ivate when you move the lev­
er into a turn signa l position when the ignit ion is
switched on.
(D -Right turn signal
@ -Left turn signal
The turn signa l blinks three times if you just tap
the lever.
H igh be ams and h eadlight fla sh er ~D
Move the lever to the corresponding position:
@ -High beams on (vehicles with High beam as­
sistant* ~ page 44)
@-High beams off or headl ight flasher
T he
El indicator light in the instrument cluster
turns on.
A WARNING
High beams can cause glare for other drivers,
which increases the risk of an accident . For
this reason, only use the high beams or the
headlight flasher when they will not create
g la re for othe r drive rs .
High beam assistant
App lies to: vehicles with high beam ass istant
A camera on the rearv iew mirror mount can de-
tect light sources from other road use rs. The high
beams switch on or off automatically depending
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coming vehicles, the vehicle speed and other en­
vironmenta l and traffic conditions.
Activating high beam assistant
Requirement: the light switch must be set to the
AUTO position and the high beam assistant must
be switched on in the Infotainment system
~ page 45 .
.,. To activate the high beam assistant , tap the
l ever forward @. T he
II ind icator light ap­
pears in the instrument cluster display and the
high beam headlights are switched on/off auto­
matically. The
ii indicator light also turns on if
the high beams are switched on.
Switching the high beams on/off manually
If the high beams did not switch on/off automat­
ica lly as expected, you may switch them on or off
manually instead:
.,. To switch the high beams on manually, tap the
lever forward @. T he
ii indicator light turns
on .
.,. To switch the hig h beams off manua lly, pull the
lever
back @. The high beam assistant is deac­
t ivated.
Operating the headlight flasher
.,. T o operate the headlight flasher when the high
beam assistant is activated and high beams are
switched off, pull the lever
back @. The high
beam assistant rema ins active.
Messages in the instrument cluster display
Headlight assist: System fault
Drive to an authorized Aud i dea ler or authorized
Audi Service Fac ility immediately to have the
malfunction corrected. You can still switch the
high beams on or off manually.
Headlight assist: Unavailable No camera view
The camera view is blocked, for example by a
sticker or debris .
The sensor is located between the interior rear­
view mirror and the windshield. Do not place any
stickers in this area on the windshield.
Lights and Vision
A WARNING
--
High beam assistant is only intended to assist
the driver. The driver is still respons ible for
controlling the headlights and switching
them manually depend ing on light and visibil­
it y conditions. It may be necessary to operate
them manually in situations such as:
- I n adverse weather conditions such as fog,
heavy rain, blowing snow or spraying water.
- On roads where oncom ing traffic may be
pa rtiall y obscured, such as expressways.
- When there are road users that do not have
sufficient lighting, such as b icyclers or
vehicles with dirty tail lamps.
- I n tight curves and on steep hills.
- In poorly lit areas.
- With strong reflectors, such as signs.
- If the area of the w indshield near the sensor
is fogged over, dirty, icy or covered with a
sticker .
Adjusting the exterior lighting
The functions are adjusted in the Infotainment
system.
.,. Select: I CAR ! function button > Car systems
control button > Vehicle settings > Exterior
lighting .
Automatic headlights
You can adjust the following sett ings in the Au­
tomatic headlights
menu:
Headlights activation time -you can adjust if the
headlights switch on
Early, Medium or Late ac­
cording to the sensitivity of the light sensor.
Auto-dimming high beams* -you can switch the
high beam assistant*
On and Off .
Daytime running lights*
USA models :
the daytime running lights can be
switched on/off. Select
On or Off.
Canada models:
this function cannot be switched
off. They activate automatically each time the ig -
nition is switched on .
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Lights and Vision
Q/P -Adjusting the left/right exterior mirror.
Move the knob in the desired direction.
4lll -Heats the mirror glass depending on the out­
side temperature.
8 - Folds the exterior mirrors* . In the Infotain­
ment system, you can select if the mirrors fold in
automatically when you lock the vehicle
¢page 32.
Front passenger's exterior mirror tilt
function*
To help you see the curb when back ing into a
parking space, the surface of the mirror tilts
slightly. For this to happen, the knob must be in
the position for the front passenger's exterior mirror.
You can adjust the tilted mirror surface by turn­
ing the knob in the desired direction. When you
move out of reverse and into another gear, the
new mirror position is stored and assigned to the
key you are using.
The mirror goes back into its original position
once you drive forward faster than 9 mph
(15 km/h) or turn the ignition off .
A WARNING
Curved mirror surfaces (aspheric or convex*)
enlarge the field of vision. However, they
make objects in the mirror appear smaller
and farther away . You may estimate incor­
rectly when you use these mirrors to gauge
your distance from the vehicles behind you
when changing lanes, which increases the risk
of an accident.
(D Note
- If the mirror housing was moved by outs ide
forces (such as an impact when maneuver­
in g), you must use the power folding func­
tion to fold the mirror all the way out. The
mirror housing must not be moved back in-
to place by hand because this would impair
the function of the m irror mechanism.
-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.
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Never fold power fold ing exterior mirrors by
hand . Only fold them in and out using the
power controls.
(D Tips
-If the power adjusting function malfunc­
tions, the glass in both mirrors can be ad­
justed by pressing on the edge of it by hand.
-The exterior mirror settings are stored with
the memory function* ¢
page 59.
Dimming the mirror
Fig. 51 Automat ic d imming rearv iew m irro r
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.. To dim the interior rearview mirror and both ex­
terior mirrors*, press the button @. The LED @
turns on. The interior rearview mirror and exte­
rior mirrors* dim automatically when light
shines on them, for example from headlights
on a vehicle behind you.
A WARNING
Electrolyte fluid can leak out from broken
mirror glass. This liquid can irritate the skin,
eyes and respiratory system. If there is con­
tact with the fluid, flush immediately with
p lenty of water . Consult a physician if neces­
sary.
-
-Repeated or long-term exposure to electro­
lyte fluid can lead to irritation of the air­
ways, especially in people with asthma or
other respiratory conditions. Take deep
breaths immediately after leaving the vehi­
cle or, if this is not possible, open all of the
doors and w indows as wide as possible.
-If electrolyte fluid enters the eyes, flush
them thoroughly with a large amount of

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seek medical attention.
- If electrolyte flu .id comes into contact with
the skin, flush the affected area with clean
water for at least 15 minutes and then clean
with soap and water and seek medical at­
tention. Clean affected clothing and shoes
thoroughly before wearing again .
- If the fluid was swallowed and the person is
conscious, flush the mouth with water for at
least 15 minutes. Do not induce vomiting
unless this is recommended by medical pro­
fessionals . Seek medical attention immedi­
ately.
(D Note
The electrolyte fluid that leaks out of broken mirror glass corrodes plastic surfaces and the
paint. Clean this liquid as quickly as possible,
for example with a wet sponge .
(D Tips
-If the light reaching the interior rearview
mirror is obstructed (for example by the
sunshade*), the automatic dimming rear­
view mirror will not function correctly.
- The automatic dimming mirrors do not dim
when the interior lighting is turned on or
the reverse gear is selected.
Sun visors
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Fig. 52 Front passenger 's side: sun vis or
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The sun visors for the driver and front passenger
can be released from their mounts and turned to­
ward the doors
¢ fig. 52 (D . They can also be
moved back and forth lengthwise in this position.
Lights and Vision
The mirror light switches on when the cover over
t h e vanity mirror @opens .
Sunshade
Applies to: vehicles wi th sunshade
Fig. 53 Cockpit: button for sunshade
Fig. 54 Rear door: b utt ons for s unshade s
Extending/retracting the rear window*
shade
.,. To exte nd or retract the sunshade from the
cockpit,
press the~ bu tton in the center con ­
sole
¢ fig. 53 .
.,. To extend or retract the sunshade from the
rear of the vehicle,
press the Iii.I button in the
door ¢ fig. 54 .
Extending the rear door sunshades*
.,. Close the window in the rear door.
.,. To extend the sunshade from the driver's seat,
pull the left/right rear power window switch ~
in the driver's door .
.,. To extend the sunshade from the rear of the
vehicle,
pull the power window switch~ in the
left/right rear door.
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Lights and Vision
,.. Switch the windshield wipers off (position@
~page 50, fig. 56).
,.. Select: the ICARI function button > Car systems
control button > Service & control> Wiper
change position. > On.
Removing the wiper blade
,.. Fold the windshield wiper arm away from the
windshield.
,.. Press the locking knob@ c:> fig. 57 on the wiper
blade . Hold the wiper blade firmly.
,.. Remove the wiper blade in the direction of the
arrow.
Installing the wiper blade
,.. Insert the new wiper blade into the mount on
the wiper arm @until it clicks into place.
,.. Place the wiper arm back on the windshield.
,.. Turn the service position off.
.,&. WARNING
For safety reasons, the windshield wiper
blades should be replaced once or twice each
year.
@ Note
- The windshield wiper blades must only be
folded away when in the service 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.
- You can also use the service position, for ex­
ample, if you want to protect the windshield
from icing by using 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
Fig. 58 Rearview mirror : d ig ital compass activated
,.. To turn the compass in the mirror on or off,
press the button @ until the compass display
in the mirror appears or disappears.
The digital compass only works when the ignition is turned on. The directions are indicated with ab­
breviations:
N (north), NE (northeast), E (east),
SE (southeast), S (south), SW (southwest), W
(west),
NW (northwest) .
(D 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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Applies to: vehicles with digital compass
The magnetic zone must be adjusted correctly
for the compass to read accurately .
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Fig . 59 Nort h Amer ica : ma gnet ic zo ne map
... Press and hold the button @i=> fig. 59 unt il the
number of the selected magnetic zone appears
i n the rearv iew mirror .
... Press the button @repeatedly to select the
correct magnetic zone . The select io n mode
tu rns off afte r a few se co nds.
Calibrating the compass
Applies to: vehicles with dig ital compass
You must recalibrate the compass if it does not
display the correct direction .
... Press and hold the button @ i:> page 52, fig. 58
un til a C appears in t he i nterio r re ar view mirro r .
.,. Drive in a c ircle at about 6 mph ( 10 km/h) unt il
a d irec tion is disp layed i n the rea rview mir ror.
_& WARNING
- T o red uce the risk to yo ursel f and ot he r driv­
ers, calibrate the compass i n an area where
there is no traffic.
Lights and V ision
- Always pay attention to the traffic and the
area around your vehicle if you are reading
the compass while dr iv ing .
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Seats and storage
Rear seats
Adjusting the rear seats
Applies to: vehicles w ith power adj ustable rear seats
F ig. 64 Passenger side rear seat : seat ad justment buttons
F ig. 65 Rear doo r: memory function buttons
Adjusting lumbar support
.,. To adjust the curvature of the lumbar support,
press the button @to the left/right .
.,. To adjust the height of the lumbar support,
press the button@upward/downward.
Adjusting the head restraint angle
.,. To adjust the head restraint so that it is more
vertical/more angled, press the button @ for­
ward/back.
Adjusting the seat position
.,. To adjust the seat forward/back, press the but ­
ton © forward/back .
.,. To move the seat up/down, press the button©
upward/downward.
Adjusting the massage function*
.,. T o adjust the "pulsating" /"wave" massage
function, press the button ® to the left/right .
The massage function is at its strongest level
when three L EDs in the button turn on.
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.,. To red uce the massage leve l, press the ® but­
ton again.
.,. To switch the massage function off, press the
button repeatedly until the LED turns off.
Adjusting the reclining position
.,. To adjust the reclining position, press and hold
the button ® until the seat reaches its end po ­
sition .
.,. Applies to vehicles with reclining seat*: if you
select the reclining position, the front passeng­
er's seat moves forward and the backrest re­
clines . Depending on the last setting, the leg
support may fold out at the same time . The
front passenger's seat can no longer be used in
the reclining position
¢.&_ .Yo u can adjust the
leg support or fold the display forward in the
reclining position.
Selecting the standard seat position
.,. To adjust the standard seat position, press and
hold the
button (!) until the seat reaches its
end position .
.,. App lies to veh icles w ith reclin ing seat*: if you
select the standard seat position, the front pas­
senger's seat moves back into the normal posi­
tion, the head restraint moves to the upright
position and the leg support folds
inward¢.&_ .
Adjusting the display*
.,. To tilt the dis play forward/back, press and hold
the left/right button @until the disp lay reach­
es the desired position .
.,. Applies to vehicles with reclin ing seat*: to
ma intain a clear view of the road when the seat
is in the reclining posit ion, press and hold the
right button @until the display has folded for ­
ward. Make sure the driver has a clear view of
the exter ior mirrors .
If so, confirm the quest ion
in the Infotainment system with
Yes . If you an­
swe r
No or do not respond to the question, the
display will return to the upright position.
Adjusting the leg support (vehicles with
reclining seat*)
Requireme nt: th e reclining position must be se-
l ected
¢ page 56. .,..