2020 AUDI A8 sport mode

4N0012721BD
High-voltage system


— IEC 61851 and IEC 62196 (Europe)
— SAE J1772 (North America, Japan)
— You can use your Audi charging system if
there is a household or industrial connec-
tion available at the charging station.
@ Tips
Applies to: Audi charging systems
— For an uninterrupted charging process, we
recommend only charging using sockets
that are connected to a separately protected
circuit.
— It is recommended to use Audi charging sys-
tems in the wall mount clip* during opera-
tion. If this is not possible, always position
Audi charging systems ona secure surface
during the charging process > A.
—To reduce the risk of overheating during op-
eration, do not place Audi charging systems
in direct sunlight for long periods of time. If
the control unit is overheated, the charging
process is automatically paused until the
temperature has lowered back within the
normal range.
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Applies to: vehicles with plug-in hybrid drive


Fig. 106 Left rear side of the vehicle: opening the high-
voltage charging port door


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Fig. 107 Charging unit: charging port and buttons/LED
Connecting the charging cable
If you charge your vehicle at a charging station,
the following sequence of steps may vary. Follow
the manufacturer guidelines and operating in-
structions for the charging station.
Requirement: the “P” gear must be selected, the
parking brake must be set, and drive ready mode
must have ended.
— If necessary, remove the charging cable from
the vehicle > page 144, Transport.
— Remove the cap from the charging cable if nec-
essary.
— First connect the charging cable to the power
supply, or remove it from the charging station.
— Unwind the charging cable completely.
— Unlock the vehicle.
— To open the charging port door, press on the
right
side of the door > fig. 106.
— Remove the cap from the vehicle charging port
and place it on the holder on the charging port
door.
— Plug the charging connector into the vehicle
charging port.
Starting to charge automatically (immediate
charging)
If charging is not delayed with a timer, the charg-
ing process will begin immediately. If necessary,
the charging station may need to be activated.
Follow the manufacturer guidelines and operat-
ing instructions for the charging station.
While charging
The charging display on the charging unit @) will
flash green while charging. It will pulse |} in the
instrument cluster. You can find the meaning of >
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High-voltage system

the possible charging display colors under
=> page 140.
The charging connector is locked while charging
and cannot be removed.
If the driver's door is opened while the ignition is
switched off, the current battery charge level and
the high-voltage battery range will be displayed
in the instrument cluster. If charging is in prog-
ress, the remaining charging time will also be
displayed.
Immediate charging and timer charging
You can switch between the immediate charging
@ and charging timer @ options during the
charging process if a charging timer is set
= page 141. Press the desired button to do this.
Ending the charging process
You can interrupt the charging process at any
time.
— Unlock the vehicle or press the @/(@) button
when the vehicle is unlocked, and the LED will
turn on.
— Remove the charging connector. If the charging
connector is not removed within 30 seconds, it
will automatically relock and the charging proc-
ess may continue.
— Put the cap back on the charging port.
— Close the charging port door.
— Disconnect the charging cable from the power
supply if necessary or return it securely to the
charging station.
— Install the protective caps on the charging ca-
ble again.
— If you are transporting the charging cable in
the vehicle, store it securely > page 144.
If the charging connector cannot be removed,
you must unlock it manually > page 142.


ZA\ WARNING
— Do not disconnect the charging cable from
the socket or the vehicle charging port while
the vehicle is charging. End the charging
process before removing the charging cable
from the socket in order to reduce the risk of
damaging the connector contacts from
sparks.
—If the charging unit is damaged, do not
charge using the charging port to reduce the
risk of injury.
— If the charging unit is damaged or the
charging port door cannot close or is miss-
ing, drive immediately to an authorized Audi
dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility
and have the malfunction corrected to re-
duce the risk of injury.

() Note
If you drive with the charging unit open, both
the charging port door and the electronics in-
stalled behind it could be damaged. Check
each time after charging if the port door is
locked before you start driving the vehicle.
@) Tips
— If the parking brake is set, it could create
noises when the charging connector is con-
nected.
— Remove ice and snow in the charging unit
using a hand brush and solvent-free deicing
spray.
— The vehicle radio and TV systems may have
limited reception when charging the vehicle.
Charging display
Applies to: vehicles with plug-in hybrid drive
The charging display is an LED light on the charg-
ing unit @) > page 139, fig. 107 that indicates
the charging status. The key for the LED light is
explained in the following table.

LED on the charging unit Meaning

Vehicle charging system is in sleep mode. A timer may be active,
Off but charging has not started yet.


Charging process is interrupted. >

140

Driver assistance


Meaning

The time between is approximately 1
second. This setting corresponds to a
distance of approximately 92 feet (28
m) when traveling at 62 mph (100
km/h).
The time between is approximately 1.3
seconds. This setting corresponds toa
distance of approximately 118 feet (36
m) when traveling at 62 mph (100
km/h).
My
The time between is approximately 1.8
seconds. This setting meets the general
recommendation of “half the speed
shown on the speedometer”. This cor-
responds to a distance of approximate-
ly 164 feet (SO m) when traveling at
62 mph (100 km/h).
The time between is approximately 2.4
seconds. This setting corresponds to a
distance of approximately 219 feet
(67 m) when traveling at 62 mph (100
km/h).
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The time between is approximately 3.6
seconds. This setting corresponds to a
distance of approximately 328 feet
(100 m) when traveling at 62 mph (100
km/h).
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ZA\ WARNING
Follow the safety precautions and note the
limits of the assist systems, sensors, and
cameras > page 154.

G) Tips
— When setting the distance, the driver is re-
sponsible for adhering to any applicable le-
gal regulations.
— Depending on the selected driving program
and distance, driving behavior when acceler-
ating may vary from moderate to sporty
= page 178, Adjusting the adaptive cruise
assist.
— The distances provided are specified values.
Depending on the driving situation and how
the vehicle ahead is driving, the actual dis-
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tance may be more or less than these target
distances.
Overriding control
Applies to: vehicles with adaptive cruise assist

[RAZ-0096|


Fig. 133 Lever: overriding the control
Requirement: the adaptive cruise assist must be
switched on.
Overriding control
You can completely override the control, for ex-
ample when passing or if you would like to accel-
erate more quickly.
> To accelerate manually, pull the lever toward
you in the direction of the arrow and hold it
there, or press the accelerator pedal.
> To resume the usual cruise control, release the
lever or remove your foot from the accelerator
pedal.
When you are in the Driver assistance display,
the message Overridden will appear.

ZA\ WARNING
— Follow the safety precautions and note the
limits of the assist systems, sensors, and
cameras > page 154.
— Resting your foot on the accelerator pedal
could override the cruise control. Braking in-
terventions and corrective actions by the
system may not occur.

Driver assistance

The display @ only appears when the Driver as-
sistance display is open in the on-board
computer > page 16.

ZA WARNING
Follow the safety precautions and note the
limits of the assist systems, sensors, and
cameras > page 154.
Adjusting the adaptive cruise assist
Applies to: vehicles with adaptive cruise assist

You can adjust the adaptive cruise assist to your
own preferences. The settings depend on the ve-
hicle equipment.
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
VEHICLE > Driver assistance > (<3) > Adaptive
cruise assist.
Possible settings:
Lane guidance - If lane guidance is also active
when adaptive cruise assist control is active, you
can switch it on or off.
Driving program - Depending on the driving pro-
gram and the distance that are set, the vehicle
handling will be adjusted from Sport to Moder-
ate and the lane guidance haptic feedback will be
adjusted.
Store last distance - The last distance that was
set will be stored after the ignition is switched
off. If the distance is not stored, distance
(time distance of approximately 1.8 seconds) is
automatically preset every time the ignition is
switched on.
Applies to: vehicles with efficiency assist
Predictive control - When predictive control is
switched on, the system reacts automatically to
situations > page 169.
G) Tips
Certain settings are stored automatically in
the active personal profile.
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Messages
Applies to: vehicles with adaptive cruise assist
a | or is displayed when there is a malfunc-
tion, the adaptive cruise assist functions may be
unavailable or limited.
A message that indicates the cause and possible
solution may appear with some displays. The
weather conditions may be too poor or a sensor
may be covered. Clean the area in front of the
sensors > page 156, fig. 117, > page 156,
fig. 118 and try to turn on the systems again lat-
er.
If the malfunction remains, drive to an author-
ized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facili-
ty immediately to have the malfunction correct-
ed.
Applies to: vehicles with narrowed road assist
Narrow area
Depending on vehicle equipment, this message
appears in the Driver assistance display if the
adaptive cruise assist is adjusting the speed ina
narrow area, for example a construction zone.
Adaptive cruise assist: Please take over!
This message appears if the vehicle rolls back
when starting ona slight incline, even though the
systems are active. Press the brake pedal to pre-
vent the vehicle from rolling or starting to move.
The message will also appear, for example if the
steering power from the system is not sufficient
and adaptive cruise assist is switched off.
Adaptive cruise assist: limited availability.
See owner's manual
This message appears when the sensor view is
limited, for example, when weather conditions
are too poor or a sensor is covered. You can
switch on the adaptive cruise assist, but certain
functions such as assistance in narrow areas will
not be available. Under certain circumstances,
some objects may be detected late or may not be
detected at all. Be especially careful. However,
cleaning the area in front of the sensors
=> page 156, fig. 117, > page 156, fig. 118 may
correct the malfunction.

4N0012721BD
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