2018 AUDI A8 torque

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"' .... 0 0 :c ' -Hill hold assist cannot hold the vehicle in
place on all h ills (for example, if the ground
is slippery or icy).
- To reduce the risk of an accident, always
make sure the vehicle is situated safely
while stat ionary.
Automatic transmission
Introduction
The automat ic transmission is controlled e lec­
tron ica lly. Power is transferred using a torque
converter.
The transm ission shifts up or down automat ically
depending on wh ich drive program is selected.
When a
mod erate driving s tyle is used, the
transmission selects the most e conomical d riving
mode. The t ransm iss ion upsh ifts at a lower RPM
and downshifts at a highe r RPM to imp rove fuel
efficiency.
The transm ission switches to a spor ty mode after
a kick-down or when the driver uses a
sp o rt y
driving style
c haracterized by quick accelerator
pedal movements, heavy acce leration, frequent
changes in speed and traveling at the maximum
speed.
If desired, the dr iver can also select the gears
manually (tiptronic mode)
c::> page 86.
Indicator in the display
F ig . 95 Inst rument cluster: selector lever positio n
@ -The current selector leve r position is d is­
p layed continuously. In manua l mode, an Mis
displayed in addition to the gear.
D rivi ng
@ -This display appea rs briefly if you change the
selector lever position or if you press the button
on the selector lever
c::> page 83, fig. 96. The
current selector lever position is shown with a
white background.
Selecting the selector lever position
F ig. 96 Selector lever
-- p- -
----R--- --1
----N--- -i;
-01s*
Fig. 97 Pressing the button on the selector leve r
The current selector lever posit ion is disp layed on
t h e selecto r lever
c::> fig. 96 .
.,. You may need to release the selector lever lock
depending on wh ich selector lever pos ition is
selected and which one you wou ld like to select
c::> page 84, Selector lever lock .
.,. To engage the nearest selector lever position,
move the selector lever forward/back until you
fee l the first pressure point. The selector lever
wi ll return to its original position .
.,. To skip over one (or two) selector lever posi ­
tions, move the selector lever past the first
(and second) pressure point into the desired
position . The selector lever will return to its
or ig inal position .
For example, to move directly from the D selec-
tor lever position to P when stopping the vehicle,
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Kick-down enables maximum acceleration.
When you press the accelerator pedal down be­
yond the resistance point, the automatic trans­ miss ion downshifts into a lower gear and the en­
g ine utilizes its full power, depend ing on veh icle
speed and engine RPM . It shifts up into the next
h igher gea r once the maximum spec ified eng ine
RP M i s reached .
A WARNING
Please note tha t the wheels could sp in o n
slick or slippery roads when kick -down is ac­
tive.
Overboost
Applies to: S8 plus
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The maximum engine torque is temporarily in ­
creased in overboost. Overboost is activated
when nearing full throttle in the S position and
when the engine is at operat ing temperature .
A WARNING
Please note that the wheels could spin o n
slick or sl ippery roads when overboost is ac­
t ive.
Transmission malfunction
Tran sm iss ion : selector l eve r in drive!
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If the selector lever is not in the P position when
you open the driver's door, the vehicle could roll.
Select the P se lector lever position .
rm Transm issio n: Please p res s bra ke pedal and
s e lect ge ar aga in
Press the brake pedal and se lect the desired se ­
lector lever posit ion aga in. You can then continue
driving.
rm T ransmi ssion o verh ea ting : Ple ase d rive con­
servat ively
The t ransm iss ion tempera ture h as increased s ig ­
nificantly due to the sporty driving manner. Drive
in a less sporty manner until the temperature re -
Driving
turns to the normal range and t he indicator light
switches of .
rm Transmi ssion malfunction : You can continue
driving
T here is a system malfu nction in the transmis­
s io n. You may cont inue d riving. Dr ive to an au­
thorized Aud i dea le r or a uthorized Audi Serv ice
F ac ility soon to have t he malfunct io n cor rected.
[O] liJ Transmission malfunc tion: You can con­
tinu e driving in D un til engine i s off
There is a system malfunction in the transmis­
s ion . The transm ission is switch ing to emergency
mode .
If you turn the engine off, you w ill not be
able to select any othe r se lector lever positions
after sta rting the engine ag ain. Drive to an a u­
tho rized Aud i de aler or authorized Audi Serv ice
F acility immediate ly to have the ma lfunction cor ­
rected .
rm Transmi ssion malfunction : You can continue
driving with limited functionalit y
There is a system malfu nction in the transmis­
s io n. The transm ission is switc hing to eme rge ncy
mode. This mode only sh ifts i nto ce rtain gears or
will no longer sh ift a t all. T he eng ine may sta ll.
Drive to an authorized A udi dealer or authorized
Audi Service Facility immediate ly to have the
malfunction corrected.
[O] liJ Tran smi ssio n malfunction : No rev ers e
g ear. You can c ontinue dri ving
T he re is a system malfu nction in t he transmis­
s io n. The transm ission is switc hing to eme rge ncy
mode. This mode only sh ifts into ce rtain gears or
will no longer shift at a ll. The engine may sta ll.
You cannot engage the reverse gear . Drive to an
authorized Audi dea ler or authorized Audi Service
Facility immed iate ly to have the malfunction cor­
rected .
[O] Vehicle ma y roll! Cannot sh ift to P. Please
appl y par king brake
-The parking loc k was released using the emer -
gency
re lease ¢ page 88 . Or ..,.
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Control (ESC)
Description
The ESC increases driving safety. It reduces the
risk of slipping and improves driving stability.
ESC detects critical situations such as when the
vehicle is oversteering and understeering or the
wheels are spinning. The vehicle is stabilized by
applying the brakes or reducing engine torque .
When the ESC engages,
the G1 indicator light
b links in the instrument cluster.
The following systems are integrated in the ESC:
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
ABS prevents the whee ls from locking when brak­
ing. The vehicle can still be steered even during
hard braking. Apply steady pressure to the brake
pedal. Do not pump the pedal. A pulsing in the
brake pedal indicates that the system is acting to
stabilize the vehicle .
Brake assist system
The brake assist system can decrease braking dis­
tance. It increases braking power when the driver
presses the brake pedal quickly in emergency sit­
uations . You must press and hold the brake pedal
until the dangerous situat ion is over . In veh icles
w ith adaptive cruise contro l*, the brake assist
system is more sensitive if the distance detected
to the vehicle dr iv in g ahead is too small. On
ve hicl es w ith activated and functioning night vi­
sion assist*, the brake assist system can respond
more sensitively if there is a warning .
Anti-Slip Regulation (ASR)
ASR reduces engine power when the drive wheels
begin spinning and adapts the force to the road
conditions. This makes it easier to start, acceler­
ate and drive up hills.
Electronic differential lock (EDL)
EDL applies the brakes to a wheel that starts
sp inn ing and transfers the drive power to the
other driving wheels. This functio n is not availa­
ble at higher speeds.
Intelligent Technology
In extreme cases, EDL automatica lly switches off
to keep the brake on the braked whee l from over ­
heating. The vehicle is still working correct ly. ED L
will switch on again automatically when condi­
tions have returned to normal.
Steering recommendation
T he ESC he lp s to stabilize the vehicle by changing
the steering torque .
In veh icles with dynamic steer ing*, ESC also
helps to stab ilize the steer ing in crit ica l situa­
tions.
Selective wheel torque control
Selective wheel torque control is used when driv­
in g on curves.
The front wheel on the inside of the curve or both
wheels on the inside of the curve are braked se­
lectively as needed. This allows more precise driv­
in g in curves . The applicable system may not acti­
vate when dr iv in g in wet or snowy conditions .
Automatic post -collision braking system
Th e "automat ic post-collis ion braking system"
can help to reduce the risk of sliding and of addi­
t iona l co llisions after an acc ident. If the airbag
control module detects a co llision above a certa in
vehicle speed, the veh icle is braked by the ESC.
The vehicle does not brake automatically if :
- the dr iver presses the acce lerator pedal, or
- the braking force generated by the pressed
brake pedal is greater than the braking force
that would be initiated by the system, or
- the ESC, the brake system or the vehicle electri ­
cal system are not functioning.
A WARNING
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- The ESC and its integrated systems cannot
overcome the lim its imposed by natural
p hys ical laws. This is especially important
on slippery or wet roads. If the systems be­
g in acting to stabilize your vehicle, you
should immediately alter your speed to
match the road and traffic conditions. Do
not let the increased safety provided tempt
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Emergency assistance
Emergency assistance
General information
.,. Park the vehicle as far as possible from moving
traffic in the event of a breakdown. In the event
of a flat tire, park the vehicle on a level surface .
It you are on a steep hill, be especially careful.
.,. Set the parking brake .
.,. Switch the emergency flashers on .
.,. Set up the warning triangle r=;,page 312 .
.,. Have the passengers exit the vehicle . They
should move to a safe place, for example be­
hind a guard rail.
A WARNING
Follow the steps given above. This is for your
protection and the for the safety of other driv­
ers.
Equipment
Warning triangle
Applies to: vehicles with warning triangle
Fig. 270 L uggage co mpartm ent lid : w arnin g triangle
The warning triangle placed in the vehicle at the
factory is located in the luggage compartment.
.,. To remove the warning triangle, press the fas-
tener in the direction of the arrow and fold the
holder down.
The luggage compartment lid is only designed to
hold the warning triangle offered by the Audi
Genuine Accessories program.
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Vehicle tool kit
Applies to: vehicles with vehicle toot kit
Fig. 271 Lu gg age compartment : cargo floor cove r folded
upward
Fig. 272 Luggage compartment: examp le of vehicle toot
kit and vehicle j ack
The vehicle tools and vehicle jack* are stored in
the luggage compartment under the floor cover .
.,. Lift the cargo floor by the plastic handle .
.,. Hook the handle into the luggage compartment
seal
r:;, fig. 2 71 .
.,. Turn the handwheel counter-clockwise and re ­
move it .
.,. Remove the spare tire* to access the vehicle
tool kit
~ fig. 271 .
Depending on the equipment , the veh icle tool kit
may be located under the spare tire, under an­
other cover or in the tool box.
The position of the vehicle jack* may vary .
A WARNING
Improper use of the veh icle jack can cause se­
rious personal injuries.
-Never use the screw driver hex head to
tighten wheel bolts, since the bolts cannot
attain the necessary tightening torque if you
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Emergency assistance
6. Remove the wheel with the flat tire and then
install
the spare r::!> page 318.
7. Tighten all wheel bo lts light ly .
8. Lower the veh icle w ith the jack.
9. Use the wheel bolt wrench and firmly t ighten
a ll whee l bolts
r::!> page 315 .
10 .
Replace the decorative wheel cover* .
11. D eactivate the vehi cle jack mode in the MMI:
ICAR I fu nction bu tton > Car systems con trol
b utt on
> Servicing & c heck s > Air susp .: ja ck
mode > Off.
The vehicle jack mode switches off a utomat ically
at speeds above
10 k m/ h.
_& WARNING
Alw ays read and fo llow all WARNI NGS and in ­
formation
c::> .&. in AB: Raising the vehicle on
poge316an d
¢page 319.
After changing a wheel
A wheel change is not complete without the do ­
ing the following.
• A lway s store the vehicle tool kit, the jack* a nd
t he repl aced t ire in the luggage compartment
r::!:> poge 213.
• Check the tire pre ssure on the spare whee l im ­
med iate ly after mount ing it.
• As soon as possible, have th e tightening tor­
ques
on all wheel bolts checked with a torque
wrench. The correct tightening torque is
90 ft
lb
(120 Nm) .
• Have the fla t tire replaced as soon as possible .
(D Tips
- If you notice that the whee l bolts are cor­
r oded and diffic ult to t urn wh ile cha nging a
tire, they should be rep laced before you
c hec k th e tighte ning torque .
- Drive a t reduced speed until you have the
tightening torques c hec ke d .
- After changi ng a wheel, the ti re pressure in
a ll four tires must be chec ked/corrected and
the tire pr ess ure mon itoring indicato r mus t
be store d in t he MM I
r::!:> page 302 .
314 Decorative wheel covers
App
lies to : vehicles with decorative w heel covers
The decorative wheel covers must be removed
first to access the wheel bolts.
F ig. 273 Changing a whee l: Remov ing t he whe el cover
Removing
• Insert the hook (p rovided w ith the vehicle tool
kit) i n the hole in the wheel hu b cover .
• Pull off the decorative wheel cover r::!:> fig. 273 .
Wheels with wheel bolt caps
Applies to: vehicles with w heel bolts with caps
The cops must be removed first from the wheel
bolts before the bolts con be unscrewed.
Fi g. 274 Chang ing a wheel: remov ing the w heel bo lt caps
Removing
• Push the plastic clip (prov ided with the vehicle
tool k it) over the whee l bolt cap until the inner
reta iners on the clip a lign with t he edge of the
cover.
• Remove the cap with t he plastic clip (veh icle
t oo l kit )
r::!> fig. 274.
Refitt ing
• Place the caps over the whee l bolts and push
them back on .

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Tires with unidirectional tread design must be
mounted with their tread pattern pointed in the
right direction .
Using a spare tire with a tread pattern
intended for use in a specific direction
When using a spare t ire with a tread pattern in­
tended fo r use in a specific direction, please note
the following:
- The direction of rotat ion is marked by an arrow
on the side of the tire .
- If the spare tire has to be installed in the incor­
rect direction, use the spare tire only tempora ­
rily s ince the tire will not be able to achieve its
opt imum performance character istics with re­
gard to aquaplaning, noise and wear .
- We recommend that you pay particular atten­
t ion to this fact during wet weather and that
you adjust your speed to match road condi­
tions.
- Replace the flat tire with a new one and have it
installed on your vehicle as soon as possible to
restore the handling advantages of a unidirec­
tiona l tire .
Notes on wheel changing
Please read the information ~ page 290 if you
are going to use a spare tire which is different
from the tires on your vehicle.
After you change a tire:
- Check the tire pressure on the spare immedi­
ately after installation.
- Have the wheel bolt tightening torque
checked with a torque wrench as soon as pos­
sible by your authorized Audi dealer or a
qualified service station.
- With steel and alloy wheel rims, the wheel
bolts are correctly tightened at a torque of 90
ft lb
(120 Nm).
- If you notice that the wheel bolts are corroded
and difficult to turn while changing a tire ,
they should be replaced before you check the
tightening torque .
Emergency assistance
-Replace the flat tire with a new one and have
it installed on your vehicle as soon as possi­
ble. Remount the wheel cover.
Until then , drive with extra care and at reduced
speeds.
A WARNING
- If you are going to equip your vehicle with
tires or rims which differ from those which
were factory installed, then be sure to read the information
Q page 290.
- Always make sure the damaged wheel or
even a flat tire and the jack and tool kit are
properly secured in the luggage compart­
ment and are not loose in the passenger
compartment.
- In an accident or sudde n maneuver they
could fly forward, injuri ng anyone in the ve­
h icle .
- Always store damaged wheel, jack and tools
securely in the luggage compartment. Oth­
erwise, in an accident or sudden maneuver
they could fly forward, causing injury to pas­
sengers in the vehicle.
Spare tires
General information
Applies to : vehicles wit h spare tire/space-saving spare tire
(com pact spa re tire)
Fig. 282 Lu ggage compar tmen t: ca rgo floor cover fo lded
upwa rd
The spare tire is intended for short-term use on-
-
ly. Have the damaged tire checked and, if neces­
sary, replaced by an authorized Audi dealer or au­
thorized Audi Serv ice Facility as soon as possible.
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Technical data
Gasoline engines
AB 3.0, 6 cylinder
Maximum output SAE net hp@rpnn 333 @ 5500 - 6500
Maximum torque SAE net lb-ft @ rpm 326@ 2900
-5300
Displacement CID (cm
3
) 182 .7 (2995)
Engine oil with filter change
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Fuel Premium unleaded (91 AKI),¢ page 268, Gasoline
AB 4.0, 8 cylinder
Maximum output SAE net hp@ rpnn 450@ 5300 - 6000
Maximum torque SAE net lb
-ft @ rpm 444@ 1500 -5250
Displacement CID (cm
3
) 243 .6 (3993)
Engine oil with filter change
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Fuel Premium unleaded (91 AKI), r:=;, page 268, Gasoline
58 4.0, 8 cylinder
Max imum output SAE net hp@ rpnn 520@ 5800 - 6400
Maximum torque SAE net lb
-ft@ rpm 481@ 1700 -5500
Displacement CID (cm3
)
243 .6 (3993)
Engine oil with fi lter change1
)
Fuel Premium unleaded (91 AKI), r:=;,page268, Gasoline
58 plus 4.0, 8 cylinder
Maximum output SAE net hp@rpnn 605@ 6100 - 6800
Maximum torque SAE net lb
-ft@ rpm 517@ 1750- 6000
Max imum torque SA E net with over lb-ft@ rpm 553 @ 2500 - 5500
boost
Displacement CID (cm
3
) 243.6 (3993)
Engine oil with filter change
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Fuel Premium unleaded (91 AKI),¢ page 268, Gasoline
ll For specific engine oil capacities, please see
the most current information for the USA at http :/ /www.audiusa.com/help/maintenance or
for Canada at http://www.audi.ca/ca/brand/ en/
your _aud i/ au d i_ services _a nd/
Care _and _Maintenance/schedule .htm l or ca ll
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" N .... 0 0 :c ' Night vision assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
C leaning the camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307
Number of seats ............... .. .. .. . 219
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Occupant seating pos it ions 209
Octane rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
OFF (automatic climate control . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Oi l
refer to Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275
O il change interval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281
On-board computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
On-Board Diagnostic System (OBD) . . . . . . . . 25
On/Off knob MMI control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
RSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
Online services
refer to Audi connect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Opening ..... .. ................ ..... .. 27
Fuel filler door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 70
Hood .. .. .. .. ............... .. .. .. . 273
Luggage compartment lid . . . . . . . . . . . 34, 36
Panorama glass roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Sunshade (panorama glass roof) . . . . . . . . 40
Sunshade (sliding/tilting sunroof) . . . . . . . 38
W indows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Operating Multifunction steering wheel . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Multi Media Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
RSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
Overboost (automatic transmission) . . . . . . . 87
Overview Menus and symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Overview (Cockpit) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
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Paint damage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 308
Paint number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 333
Index
Parking brake
refer to Electromechanical parking brake . 81
Parking system Cleaning the sensors/camera . . . . . . . . . . 307
o/sorefertoParkingsystems ...... 116,117
Parking systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Adjusting the display/warning tone . . . . . 125
Malfunction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Peripheral cameras . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Rearv iew camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
T railer hitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Parking (valet parking function) . . . . . . . . . . 40
Particulate filter (diesel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272
Parts replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 338
Pass-through . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
PASSENGER AIR BAG O FF light . . . . . . . . . . 237
Passenger protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
Pause (audio/video file) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Pedals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
Phonebook
refer to Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Physical principles of a frontal collision . . . 220
Point of interest search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Polishing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 308
Pollutant filter (automatic A/C system) . . . . 69
Pregnant women Spec ial considerat ions when wearing a safe-
ty be lt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
Pre sense . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
Presentation mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
Pressure (tires) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301
Preventative passenger protection (pre
sense) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
Prewarming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Prompts (settings)
refer to Voice guidance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
Q
quattro (all wheel drive) ................ 131
Selective wheel torque control 127
Panorama glass roof. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Sunshade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
R
Parental control
Radio clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
DVD ..... .. .. ................ ... .. . 191
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