2020 AUDI A8 windshield wipers

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

4N0012721BD

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
349

Index

Plug-in hybrid drive..................-. 118
Coolant......... 0. cece eee eee 281, 282
NCANSPOFt ese + ween xo mows & & eeeD se co 136
Podcast
refer to Online radio.................. 245
POL» s saws = = eetee = » gees ee epee SaeE Ee we 228
Point of interest
refer to Online Points of Interest........ 228
Polishing perc: «= seems y ercrwe v seme ee mee a oo 311
Pollen filter
refer to Pollutant filter.............004 108
Pollutant filter’. s sors 2s wwe 6 semen ao soavem a 108
Power closing (doors)............--.00005 43
PoWEr Meter. secs se wees ss hoes ye REESE 12,15
POWEFSOULGES's « = vem < s seme 2 o weme = 5 97,254
Power window malfunction............... 54
Power windows............-.0 eee eee eres 54
MalTUNCHOTins < zusm gs pecs 3 5 ome es eeu sg 54
Predictive Control; « seas se seeu i sees ae es 169
Predictive messages............... 116, 168
pre sense
refer to Audi presense.............00 182
Presentation Mode... ss es.ss esses sveeuss 240
Pressure
Tire pressure monitoring system........ 307
TANOSL: 5 o eoenis 5 ¥ cones wh omen wo mmoEE a & ERRORS 299
PROECEEING ins ve wescieue xs cosuswe 6 & eemn ¥ cnawens a 8 311.
Pyrotechnic elements.................- 336
Q
QUattIO:s » caus s eens © + wows & + Ewa 2 x Oe 2 132
Selective wheel torque control.......... 134
Quick Charging « ssc < eee ve enw ve eee ¥ 137

Radio communications equipment........ 338
Radio equipment ..............00e seas 338
Radio Standards Specification (RSS) ....... 339
Rai Beane’. cece w+ ven © © spomwe 4 «rome 6 ot 129
Rain/light sensor
Headlights ............ 0.0 eee e eee 60
Intermittent mode (windshield wipers).... 68
352
RANGels «x sscsses we saree vo sommes woo me ow ree 16
Range mMOnitor's «waco os mio av waren 2 vs 120
Range potential: ..... 06s. ccs eee eet e ees 120
Range (Clectrie) cai sence ss neues s tees eee 236
Readifig liGhtSiss « 2 nace g x mame so cere & te 64
Rear cross-traffic assist........ 0.000000 198
Rear fog lights. ..................0 02a 60
Rear lid
refer to Luggage compartment lid........ 50
Rear seat entertainment
refer to Audi tablet.................... 29
Rear Seat ReEMOte saan « ¢ gas a ¢ ceae ay eeea a 25
Device Setups « ssswe + a saws vo aromas os eran 8 26
Legalinformation................0005 269
Menus and symbols..............2--00. 27
Operating’: « s esev0 2 + mewn + + wwe ¥ 6 eouee 18, 27
Software information................. 269
RearSe@atsie. 2 cases: oo averse © 5 wawene © 0 soamine © os 76
Rear shelf
refer to Storage area behind the rear head
FESURSINIES saws s ¢ owe « ¢ geste 7 o eeee Fo Ree 99
Rearview camera........... see e eee eee 194
Rear window defogger.........0..eeeeee 106
REAR (climate control system)........... 105
REGEPEION FAME: « u orncane oo oxeriase o « esemie a 8 ome 242
Recinculation¢mode « csi « 2 mace x « wmmes x oo 106
Reclining Position ses oo wena ao cae xo wees ¥ 78
Reclining seat system. ...........0--000. 78
RECUPErStION swe ¢ x news ys eee & bee 17,118
REfrIGEratOM: « « eeae +p eaee s eee Zs PewR as 101
Gleam as « : swaweue vx smonses x canes av ania wx 313
Refueling’: = 2 sows 2 o awe 2 a eens ws eee eo 271
Remote control
Garage doOrOpenelr’s « sie a 6 ssevace 2 6 enews os 57
Remotercontrobkey®. sss so cece 6 v eve 6 ¥ ow 47
Convenience opening and closing......... 54
Key
réplacemetitics : s wsew ss vewa ss ven ss 47
LED « svaseiec 2 © asswim 0 5 wweie a % sowie ww inuate 6 6 ams 49
Replacing the battery.................. 49
Unlocking and locking...............005 48
also refer to Vehicle key..............-. 47
Removing the caps (wheel bolts)......... 319
REBalrsS = sews: x ¢ eee © 5 eee FE Owe Fe eee 336
REPEAL s,s « saver © 5 Rieu & 3 BeUER OF RUE ST 258
Replacement key............00 00 e ee eee 47
Replacement parts.......... 0-0 ee ee aes 338

Index

Ww
Wall mount clip................0000005 150
Warning lights
refer to Indicator liGhts 2s « ¢ ows st pees va 7

CLEARING! « + cusses oo ancien + came © sezens 6-6 Ht 311
Glossary of tire and loading terminology .. 292
Loose wheel warning.............s0008 304
Replacing waives & messes wo scenes eo aecueme se sxc 319
Tire pressure monitoring system........ 307
Tires and vehicle load limits............ 301
WIHeeLWIenchis « sais: «2 one s & save a x cerns 316
Wi-Fi
Hotspotsettingsi. s ¢ sae x ¢ sees oo caw = 221,
Online Media « « scsss x 6 namie «6 cme & 6 anes 252
Using ahotspot............. 0c eee eee 217
Wild animal recognition................ 163
Window and mirror heating............. 109
Windows
Child safety lock.............0.-.-00 eee 53
Cleaning and removing ice............. 311
Convenience opening and closing......... 54
Defrosting......... cece eee eee 106
Opening and closing................45. 54
Power wind owS-sc . «ssc ao mee ve eee eo 54
Windshield
Cleaning... .. cece eee eee eee eee 68
also refer to Windshield................ 68
Windshield washer system........... 68, 287
Reservoir capacity’: « « sasjs ys sues yo tees e 342
Windshield wipers................000005 68
Winter operation
Auxiliary climate control............... 108
GaP WASHES «cusses « « seoewe + « aieeaue © 0 enemas © ane 309
Cooling systeM.......... 00 cece ee eee 281
Defrosting the windows............... 106
Rear window defogger..............-. 106
Removing ice from windows............ 311
S@at MEAtiniG’s + sens « x wave: & e Hee = ¥ ewes 106
SMOWICHAIMS reise & avacous a a scanner a aeesine «8 ave 305
Steering wheelheating................ 108
Surface heating wicws s sees ss pawe 2 wees 107
356
THRO Siiscs ss cacuans vo cxneons +o coowaine w H cuamane +H ona 305
Vehicle battery (12 Volt)............... 285
Windshield washer system............. 287
WIRREP RIGS ¢ scan + 5 noms 2 owes o Bae a oe 305
Wiper blades
ChanGing' =: = + sme « » sews =o eee & o eee x 69
Cle ARMING bcs ss ssaaus vv isos v epazeas waa ew a8 69
Wireless CarPlay
refer to Audi smartphone interface...... 264
Wireless charging
Audi phone box............-..0000005 202