2020 AUDI A8 lock

4N0012721BD
Emergency assistance

bar is not available. Use a towing cable made of
synthetic elastic cable similar elastic material.

Z\ WARNING
— Towing highly increases the risk of an acci-
dent, for example from colliding with the
towing vehicle.
— To reduce the risk of an accident, do not al-
low anyone to remain inside the vehicle
when it is being transported by a tow truck
or a special transporter.
@) Note
— If normal towing is not possible, for exam-
ple if the transmission is faulty or if the
towing distance is greater than 30 miles
(50 km), then transport the vehicle on a
special carrier.
— If the vehicle is towed by a tow truck at the
axle that is not permitted, this can cause se-
vere damage to the transmission.

— The vehicle must not be tow started for
technical reasons.
@ Tips
— If the power supply is interrupted, then it
will not be possible to move the selector
lever out of the "P" position. The parking
lock must be released using the emergency
release before towing the vehicle
=> page 116.
— Switch Audi pre sense* off > page 185 when
loading the vehicle onto a vehicle carrier,
train, ship, or other type of transportation,
or when towing the vehicle. This can prevent
an undesired intervention from the pre
sense* system.
— Follow the local legal regulations for tow-
ing.
Read and follow the important information under
=> page 324.
Preparations
> Only secure the towing cable or tow bar at the
designated towing loops > page 325,
=> page 326.
> Make sure the towing cable is not twisted. Oth-
erwise it could disconnect from the towing loop
while towing.
> Switch the emergency flashers on in both
vehicles > page 64. However, do not do this if it
prohibited by law.
Towing vehicle (front)
> Only start to drive when the towing cable is
taut.
> Press the brake pedal very carefully.
> Avoid sudden braking or driving maneuvers.
Vehicle being towed (rear)
> Make sure the ignition is switched on so that
the steering wheel is not locked and so that you
can use the turn signals, the horn, and the
windshield wipers if needed > A\.
> Switching it off before the vehicle has stopped
may impair the function of the brake booster
and power steering. You would then need to
use more force to steer and brake the vehicle.
> Release the parking brake > page 124.
> Select the “N” selector lever position.
> Make sure the towing cable is always taut.

ZA WARNING
Never tow a vehicle using a tow bar or towing
cable if the vehicle does not have electrical
power.

Front towing loop
BFV-0305


Fig. 207 Front bumper: installing the towing loop
325

Fuses and bulbs


This can cause damage to the electrical sys-
tem and increases the risk of fire.
(G) Note
If a new fuse burns out again shortly after you
have installed it, have the electrical system
checked as soon as possible by an authorized
Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facili-


- The following table does not list fuse loca-
tions that are not used.
— Some of the equipment listed in the follow-
ing tables applies only to certain model ver-
sions or certain optional equipment.
Fuse assignment - left side of cockpit


Fig. 211 Left side of the cockpit: fuse panel with plastic
clip

Fuse panel (2) (black)
No. | Equipment


Climate control system, interior air sensor

N Phone, roof antenna

Climate control system, fragrance system,
particulate matter sensor

Head-up display

Audi music interface, USB sockets

Steering column lock
Front MMI display
Instrument cluster


Ol/aOIN/uys

10 | Volume control

11 | Light switch, switch panels


12 | Steering column electronics

328
Fuse panel (@ (black)

14 MMI Infotainment system control module

15 Steering column adjustment

16

Steering wheel heating

Fuse assignment - left footwell

lo} | He
ia i, L



. | Equipment

Engine ignition coils

Engine start

Electric motor coupling

Windshield wiper control module

Left headlight electronics

Climate control system blower

Instrument panel

Windshield wipers

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Panoramic glass roof

Fuse panel (2) (black)
No. Equipment

Engine mount


Left rear door control module

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Fuses and bulbs


Windshield washer system/headlight
washer system

Right headlight electronics

Front seat heating

Right rear door control module

Sockets

Left front door control module

Parking heater



. | Equipment

Anti-theft alarm system

Engine control module

Horn

Parking brake

Gateway control module (diagnosis)

Interior headliner lights

Driver assist systems control module

Airbag control module

Electronic Stabilization Control (ESC), An-
ti-Lock Braking System (ABS)

12
Rear climate control unit, diagnostic con-
nector,
light/rain sensor

13) Climate control system

14 Right front door control module

15 Climate control system, body electronics

16 Brake system



13 | Radiator fan

14 | Engine control module

15 | Engine sensors


16 | Fuel pump

Fuse assignment - luggage compartment



Fig. 213 Luggage compartment: fuse panel with plastic
bracket


No. Equipment





Fus 1 |Thermal management
No. | Equipment 5 |Air suspension
2 |Engine components 6 |Automatic transmission
3 | Engine components 7 |Right rear seat adjustment
4 | Engine components 8 |Rear seat heating
5 | Brake light sensor 9 |Central locking, left tail light
6 |Engine components 10 | Front belt tensioner on driver's side
7 |Engine components 11 | Central locking, rear blind, fuel filler door
8 | Engine components 12 |Luggage compartment lid
9 | Engine components
10 | Oil pressure sensor, oil temperature sensor

bh BR Engine start

Bb N

Engine components


No. | Equipment

1 | Rear climate control system blower >

329

Fuses and bulbs






































Fuse panel @) (red) Fuse panel (4) (black)
3 | Exhaust treatment, sound actuator 8 | Night vision assist, active suspension
4 |Rear climate control system control panel 9 | Adaptive cruise assist
5 |Right trailer hitch light ll Intersection assistant, driver assist sys-
6 | Trailer hitch positioning motor tems
7 |Trailer hitch 12 | Exterior sound
8 |Left trailer hitch light 14 | Right headlight
9 |Trailer hitch socket 15 [Left headlight
10 | Sport differential Fuse panel (5) (red)
11 | Exhaust treatment No. | Equipment
Fuse panel (8) (brown) 1 |Active suspension
No. | Equipment 2 |Service disconnect switch
1 | Driver assist systems control module 3_ | Refrigerator
2 |Rear Audi phone box 4 | Electric motor
3 | Rear seat adjustment 5 | Brake system
4 |Side assist 6 |High-voltage battery water pump
5 | Rear seat entertainment 7 |Interior climate control
6 |Tire pressure monitoring system 8 |A/C compressor
7 | Emergency call system 9 | Auxiliary battery control module
g | Parking heater radio receiver, fuel tank 10 |High-voltage battery
monitoring 11 |High-voltage battery
9 |Automatic transmission selector lever 14 | Thermal management
10 |TV tuner, data exchange control module 15 | Thermal management
11 | Vehicle opening/start (NFC) Fuse panel © (white)
12 | Garage door opener No. Equipment
13 | Rearview camera, peripheral cameras 1 | Reamecenter armrest heanng
14 | Central locking, tail lights 2 | Rear sliding sunroof
15 | Left rear seat adjustment 3 | CD/DVD player
16 trent belt tensioner on front passenger's 5 lac socket
6 | Passenger’s side rear safety belt tensioner
Fuse panel (4) (black) 7 |Front center armrest heating
No. | Equipment 8 |Rear footrest heating
Seat ventilation, rear seat heating, rear- 11 |Rear Seat Remote
1 |viewsmirror,.cefrigerator, diagnostic:con- 12 |Driver’s side rear safety belt tensioner
nector
2 |Gateway control module (communication) Bulbs
3 |Sound actuator
4 | Transmission heating valve Cs
5 | Engine start, electric motor Your vehicle is equipped with maintenance-free
7 |Active accelerator pedal headlights and tail lights. However, if a light bulb >

330

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Index

A
A/C cooling mode.............. eee eee ee 105
Accelerator pedal..............--000005 115
also refer to Accelerator pedal.......... 115
AccessorieS .. 0.00... cece eee eee ee 338
Active lane assist
refer to Lane departure warning......... 180
refer to Lane guidance................ 180
Active suspensioniicss + « sss so sasusia vs ssuen s o 129
Adaptive cruise assist................00. 170
Cleaning the sensors..............000- 310
Predictive control.................... 169
Adaptive speed assist
refer to Adaptive cruise assist........... 170
Adjusting the air distribution............ 105
Adjusting the brightness................. 65
Adjusting the sound..............-...0- 266
Adjusting the temperature.............. 105
Adjusting the volume..............000005 40
Adjusting the volume (announcements) .... 266
Adjusting the welcome sound............ 266
AirbagisySteM « + aims x eaen 3 = seme se OE a Zs 86
Ait GUality displayie. sy ees x s eeu 5 e wee a 108
Airsuspension...........2...0.00.0005 129
Airtransport................0.00.00005 136
Alarm system
refer to Anti-theft alarm system.......... 46
Alignment pin (changing the wheel)....... 316
All-weather lights...............-.00000. 60
Allseason tires... 2.2.00... 22020 305
All wheel drive
refer to quattro... 2... eee eee eee 132
Amazon Alexa integration
Média playback’: ¢ sos s ¢ wees ¢ 4 orem b eae 253
Operation « sion ss aac sv rere © omen wa ar 39
AMI
refer to Audi music interface....... 253,254
Android Auto
refer to Audi smartphone interface...... 264
Anti-freeze
Windshield washer system............. 287
Anti-lock braking system. ........-....-. 133
Anti-Slip Regulation.................0.. 133
Anti-theft alarm system...........-..00-- 46
Anti-theft wheel bolts................0. 319
Apple CarPlay
refer to Audi smartphone interface...... 264
Aspect ratio (video) ..........-..00. 258, 259
ASR
refer to Anti-Slip Regulation............ 133
Audi adaptive light.................0005. 60
Audi connect
refer to CONNECt:. « s ccascs seas ieeeee oe 216
Audi connect Remote & Control
refer to Vehicle control services......... 218
Audirdrive seletticy: « + sven « x cee x ¢ neem ¢ 2 2 128
Audi e-tron compact charging system..... 144
Adjusting the charging power level...... 145
Changing or attaching the power cable... 149
S@CUTING . 6... eee eee eee eee 150
Status and malfunction indicators....... 145
Audi music interface ioc. . ies. een ea ee 253
AUGIO TINGS crx = ¢ ces & ¢ cee £ & aeee Fc eS 25S
Audi phone box...........0.-. cee eee eee 202
Audi presense.... 6.6... 0. cece ee eee eee 182
MESSAGES vcr « 5 wey § 2 eee Fs eee 8 6 Ree 185
Audi pre sense front.............-..000- 183
Audi side assist
refer to Side assist............-..20--5 186
Audi smartphone interface.............. 264
Legal information: ¢ css os vei se owen oe 269
Auditableties « «cei + 2 some a 2 awa 3 eee ¢ 29
Device setup... 2.0... cece eee eee eee 30
Device test... 2.2... cece cece eee 35
Legal information's swe ss eae se eee oa 269
LIGENSES: scsi 6 0 cites 6 o veces © eeemeni © aperetne 269
Menus and symbols.............02+-00- 33
Operating’: « « wss6 s secu ss see ss eee s 18, 33
Regulatory information................ 269
Audi virtual cockpit
refer to Instrument cluster.............. 12
AUTO
Automatic headlights.................- 60
Climate control system ............005- 105
Auto Lock (central locking) ............... 43
Automatic climate control system
refer to Climate control system......... 104
Automatic luggage compartment lid.... 51,52
Automatic transmission............-.455 113
Parking lock emergency release......... 116
Automatic wipe/wash system............. 68
343

Index

Auxiliary climate control................ 108
Average consumption. . . vico.. s sccwe oe ein 16
Average'speed 5. 5 i cess ecu s eceen sc eae 16
B
Bag: HOOKS’: « sexs « v saves 5 & wee + ¥ ewe & & eee 99
Battery
Charge levelindicator.................. 12
Charging (12 Volt vehicle battery)....... 286
High-voltage battery..............000- 136
Vehicle battery (12 Volt)............... 284
Winter operation (12 Volt vehicle battery) . 285
Battery (vehicle)
refer to High-voltage battery........... 136
Block route... 2.6.6... cece eee eee eee 234
BLOWERS. «cress uv sence 0 « samen e « coneaae « o scatings 105
Bluetooth
Audio player..............0 0-00 e ee eee 252
Connecting acell phone............... 200
Deleting adevice.......... cece ee ee eee 268
Device overview...............0.0000. 268
Disconnecting a device................ 268
Displaying profiles.................... 268
Searching foradevice..............05. 268
Selecting adevice...............-.00. 268
Specifying’a favorite weiss e scsive os sues e 268
BOOS: s ¢ wars 5 = ova 6 2 sue ye HeUR oe EGE 16
Boost function sacs ss sees 3 ¢ cepa yo vees oe 116
Boost
pressure indicator................. 16
Brake fluid
Checking the brake fluid level........... 283
Brak@Siovn: + « seuss ¥ x sus ¢ 2 ees 2 o eae Fe ee 123
Brakeiassist's cscs 2 sscmws ve asco sw aan 3 133
Brake fluid... 0... eee eee eee eee 283
Emergency braking function............ 125
AO Becca a a commas oo a amasoes wx atoms amare © Se 126
New brake pads.............0-. eee ee 123
Break-in security feature..............0.. 46
Breaking in
New brake pads..............---0000- 123
NGWtIRGS:: « x zaxus x x soups 4 ¥ eons Fe eee ge 296
Browser
refer to Media center..........0.eee0us 256
Bulb'replacement cs + « sews a 2 exis xe ewe 3 330
Business: address): s « can x s gem as caw aca 234
344
C
California Proposition 65 Warning........ 275
Battery Specific-ces s cose sv eam 2s wees s 285
CALLLISt®s « meee ¢ 9 ewan & Hatem & E Rae gS 204, 206
Cameras... 2... eee eee 155
Locations wis « ¢ caren 5 ¢ sare se eee es ews 156
Capacities
Puteltanike. « swasaue x ancasnsos e anomees 2 a anawnme @ x a 342
Washer fluid reservoir................. 342
Cargo net... .. cece cece eee ee eee eee 101
Caw ROY ies cosens ao eveaiee a © crear « @ eames @ aoe 47
Car phone
Serial number (IMEI) ...............005 211
SWItChING GN: cen « = scum ¢ : neue & 5 woe e ge 211
Carwash... . 2... eee eee eee eee 309
Catalytic converter..............-00000- 274
Cell phone
refer to Telephone............00eee 00 200
Cell phone compartment
refer to Audi phone box............... 202
Central lOCKING ss « « saves 5 « eee sy eee 2 ees 43
AUtOLOGKS. & accu + anasies x wee + coum oe oem 43
Convenience key............0e ee eeeeeee 48
Convenience opening and closing......... 54
Luggage compartment lid............... 50
Mechanically unlocking and locking....... 46
M@SSAQES « sees i eee8 bv ose ey Pe 8s ee 45
Remote control key.... 20... . eee seen eee 48
Setting ..... 6... eee cece eee eee 44
NGNICLE-KEY scien & & gece s & ets 3 ¢ Saree & x eae 48
Central locking switch............0e ee eee 45
Ceramic brakes............ 0.0 .00000005 123
Certification... 0... eee eee eee 339
Changing light bulbs................... 330
Charging
refer to Power SOUrCES...... eee ee eee ee 97
Charging clip
refer to Wall mount clip............... 150
Charging display............... 0.0 ee 140
Charging the battery (mobile devices) . 202, 254
Charging time............. cee eee eee ee 137
Child safety lock
Climate control system controls inthe rear. 53
POWEr WIN OWS: 5 & exes 5 2 awe se cee & 6 53
Rear GOONS isi: 3 © cee 2 o cena + wave eo ete 53

Index

Demo mode
refer to Presentation mode............. 239
Destination onthe map................. 230
Details. « ence ox sens © 0 weenwe 0 seme © m omnoes 230
Determining correct load limit........... 303
Digital COMPASS swiss cs veces oo owas eS ee 70
Dime@nSiOnS's « « ssw » s sows x & awe ¥ o awe 3 341
Dimming the exterior mirrors............. 67
Dimming the rearview mirror............. 67
Directory
S@LUINGS cus s seve « & wen © x Bee & o ewe E 2d
also refer to ContactS.............0005 205
Display
Cleaning. .... 2... cee eee eee eee 312
Disposal... 02.0... c cece eee eee eee 336
DiStaMCO bwin Distance warning) sews ss. ssc + 3 isa oo wenn 179
Doors
Child safety lock......... 0.0.0 eee eee 53
Door contact switch. ............0.0000. 64
Mechanically unlocking and locking....... 46
Power closing/closing aid............... 43
Driver information system................ 13
Drives
refer to Media.............000005 250, 255
Drive select
refer to Audi drive select............... 128
Drive systeM.... cece eee ee eee 118, 122
Audi GIVE SELECE’s see 2s came ye een ss 128
Driving down hills.............2--0000- 126
Driving program..............0005 114,178
Driving through water...............005 126
Driving time... .. 2... eee eee eee eee 16
Driving tips
Driving through water................. 126
EMiCienyCrivinig
« ews « « sews 4 x cows oo ew 124,
Uphilland downhill................... 126
Drivingup hills. + & seis 6 sre @ 6 aera & 0 sees 126
Dust filter
refer to Pollutant filter..............0. 108
DVD changer (media drives)............. 251
DVD drive (media drives) ............0.05 251
Dynamic all-wheel steering.............. 131
346
E
E-mail
Message options...........0eee evens 209
SOECIAGS secsses x wssne © ¥ owes +H emcunte 6 a oeeuone 209
SECON MOTO rien & anion a = amuev wo w mnsome 2 2 eI 119
EDL
refer to Electronic Differential Lock...... 133
EDR
Event Data Recorder...............0.. 332
Efficiency assist... 1... eee eee 167
Electricalisystenmiss « snes » seven 2 > eveano «2 284
Electric FAN ge wwe. + sswas + x sone 2 0 arate o seen 236
Electromechanical parking brake......... 124
Electronic Differential Lock.............. 133
Electronic immobilizer 2x: 2 s wes sy ewes 9 es 48
Electronic Stabilization Control........... 133
Embedded SIM card............000000ee 217
Emergency assist...........00-.00 eee ee 190
Emergency assistance..............000. 316
Emergency braking function............. 125
Emergencyi¢allscin oa miwew 6 wamen @ 0 ivacs 207, 223
Emergency flashersii: + woos « 2 wows as ween s 64
Emergency mode.............---0e eee 117
Emergency operation
DOOMSic + wens 2 6 wed 2 same ao wa ao wie Do 46
Fuel filler door............0 000000000 273
Luggage compartment lid............... 52
Panoramic glass roof................... 56
Emissions control system.............05 274
Energy CONSUMETSina + wasewa + neue oy Me eee 17
Energy flow display..............0000ee 119
Energy management................05 121
Energy recovery ..... 0.2... .e eee e eee ee 118
Engine
BréakiniGiins = xsay ¢ > scree % 5 coms 7 e Hees ee 118
GOOLENE «sess 3 a wee ox ese wo seme ¥ eaWoR 281
EMMeNnGeney SEOPLens » 0 wissen « 6 cesnnie s meses a 6 6 TL
Jump starting.....................0. 322
Start/StOpisysteM « ceo « 2 waves x s aus g es 121
Starting/stopping.................04. ary
Engine braking effect
refer to Recuperation..............005 118

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Intermittent mode (windshield wipers) ..... 68
International travel...............0000. 221
Internet
refer toconnect.............000e ee eee 216
Internet radio
refer to Online radio...............04. 245
Intersection assistant...............00. 189
TOniZer’. « excssm « © wore» » mince nu eae & 7 omnes 106
iPhone
refer to Audi music interface....... 253, 254
J
Jump starting....................0.00. 322
K
KEY sencaia ss 5 casmens 6 saneeue «x comes +H om wo 43,47
Convenience opening and closing......... 54
Key
replacement ..........:ee eee een eee 47
Mechanical key...........0 0000000 ee eee 47
Not recognized...............00 ee cae 112
PANIC K@V's « « come « eee a 5 poem 2 9 come be ee 47
Replacing the battery..........c0eeeeee 49
Unlocking and locking............-...0- 48
Nehicl@ code escs s gases ¥ news so eee + + eee 47
Key USEN's = syns « 2 sews + 2 saeG § totes be ee 42
Kick-down .. 0.0... cee eee eee eee 116
L
Lane assist
refer to Lane departure warning......... 180
refer to Lane guidance.............44 180
Lane departure warning................. 180
Cleaning the camera area.............. 310
Lane guidance...............0.--00 eee 174
Baprtimer’s exci a 2 ewer 3 0 vesves 6 v aman oo cave 162
Evaluating. ............ 00sec ee eae 163
SEALING ss + exam ys Ke a 2 HOG 8 eee so 8 162
Laser lighting’ + = xcas 4 « sean x shee cB eee 62
Laserscanner........ 6. cece eee ee eee 155
Cleaning = ¢ segs + © neces 3s ees xe pee 311
LATCH (securing child safety seats)......... 93
Leather care and cleaning............... 312
Legal information
License subscriptions................. 269
Software information's . 6 sis. wae ee oe 269
Software:licensesiiic x « swcve wo sane w staves 2 269
Version information..............000- 269
Legsupport.....................00000. 77
License plate bracket................... 338
Lifting points (vehicle jack).............. 320
Light/rain sensor
Headlights .......... cece eee eee eee 60
Intermittent mode (windshield wipers) .... 68
Lighting
EXteriOt’: « sess = 4 eee gs eee s 2 ream es eee 60
FM GORIOR aisins sv arava so aworane % @ asewave 9 & aoavaun a 8 64
LIQHtS « issn so wmv oo eine + & on a 2 emNETS 8 oo 60
Lights on the charging port
refer to Charging display............... 140
Listening to music
referto Media...............0-.. 250, 255
Load... 6... eee 342
Locking
and unlocking
By remote control..............-.00005 48
Using the lock cylinder................. 46
With the convenience key............045 48
Low beam headlights.................0.. 60
Luggage compartment................. 100
Valet parking... . 0... cece eee eee eee 56
also refer to Luggage compartment..... 100
Luggage compartment lid................ 53
Closing bUttOM ss <= gaws ¢ ¢ come < oes = Hee 51
General information ............0000008 50
Mechanically unlocking................. 52
Opening and closing...............000- 50
Opening and closing with foot motion..... 52
Opening from the inside in an emergency... 53
Power opening and closing.............. 51
Lumbar support.............-..0-005 73,76
M
Maintenance... ..... ccc e eee eee ee 336
Maintenance intervals.................. 287
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)........ 274
Manually releasing the charging connector. 142
Manually releasing the charging port door.. 142
Manual shifting’: « = ss 2s eae 2 2 oso 2 oe 115
Map
Changing thersale nice << sisi +o cusane +o ar 230
Display. .... 0... ee eee eee 232
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