2018 AUDI A8 wiper blades

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on.
C lea n the head lights. The headlight washer sys ­
tem operates only when the low beam headlights
are switched on . If you move the lever to position
@ , the headlights and the night vision assist
camera* are cleaned at intervals .
A WARNING
-The rain sensor is only intended to assist the
dr iver. The driver may still be responsible
for manually sw itching the w ipers on based
on v is ib il ity conditions.
-The w indshie ld may not be treated with wa­
ter-repell ing windsh ield coating agents . U n­
favorable conditions, such as wetness, dark­ ness, and whe n the s un is low, can cause in­
cr eased g la re, which in cre ases the risk of a n
acc iden t. W iper blade ch atter is also poss i­
ble.
-Prope rly f unct ion ing winds hield wiper
blades are require d fo r a clear view and s afe
driving¢ page 51, Replacing the wiper
blades.
(Llj) Note
-If there is frost, make s ure t he windsh ie ld
wiper b la d es are not frozen to the wind ­
s h ield. Switching on the windshield wipers
when the blades are frozen to the wind­ s h ield can damage the wiper blades.
-Prior to using a car was h, the windshield
wiper system must be switched off (lever in
pos ition @). This prevents the wipers from
switching on un intent ionally and causing
damage to the w indshie ld w iper system .
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-The windshield wipe rs switch off when the
i gnition is sw itched off. You can act ivate the
winds hield wipers after the ig nition is
switched back on by moving the winds hield
wiper leve r to any pos it ion .
-Worn or dirty w indshield wiper blades result
i n streak ing . This can affec t the ra in se nsor
f u nct ion . Check yo ur windsh ield wipe r
b lades regu lar ly.
Light s and Vision
-The washer fluid no zz les for the windshield
washer system are heated at low tempera­
tures when the ign ition is on .
-When stopping temporari ly, such as at a
traffic light, the speed of the windshield
w ipers automatica lly reduces by one level.
Cleaning the wiper blades
Clean the wiper b lades when you see w iper
streaks. Clea n the wiper blades with a soft towel
and glass cleaner .
.. Place the windshie ld w iper arms in the service
position
¢ page 51.
.. Fold the windshie ld wiper arms away from the
w indshield .
A WARNING
Dirty windsh ie ld w iper b lades can impa ir vi­
sion, w hich in creases the r is k of an acc ident.
Replacing the wiper blades
The service position is set in the Infotainment
system .
Fig. 57 Remov ing w indsh ield wiper b lades
Windshield wiper s erv ice position /blade
repl ace ment posit ion
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.. Switch the ignit ion off and move the windshield
w iper lever to
position @) briefly¢ page 50,
fig. 56. The windshield wipers move into the
serv ice position .
.. To bring the wiper blades back into the o rig inal
position, sw itch the ignition on and ope rate the
w indshie ld w iper lever.
You can also turn the se rvice posit ion on or off in
the Infotainment system:
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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) .
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To prevent inaccurate compass readings, do
not bring any remote controls, electrical devi­
ces or metallic objects near the mirror.

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" N .... 0 0 :c ' & 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 . This in­
creases the risk of an accident. 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 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
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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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