2020 AUDI A8 window

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Sitting correctly and safely



— Damage to the original seat covers in the
side airbag and front center airbag deploy-
ment area must always be repaired by an au-
thorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility.
— Airbag system components are installed at
various locations in your vehicle. Incorrect
work or repairs on the vehicle could damage
the airbag system components or impair
their functionality. This may prevent the air-
bags from deploying or cause them to de-
ploy incorrectly in the event of an accident,
which increases the risk of serious or fatal
injuries. Only have an authorized Audi dealer
or authorized Audi Service Facility make re-
pairs or modifications to a vehicle.
— The airbag system can only provide protec-
tion during one collision. If there is another
collision, the airbag system will not deploy
again. If the airbag system has deployed,
have it replaced immediately by an author-
ized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service
Facility.
— Fine dust may appear if the airbags deploy.
This is completely normal and does not indi-
cate a fire in the vehicle. The fine dust can ir-
ritate the skin and mucous membranes in
the eyes and can cause difficulty breathing,
particularly for individuals who have or have
had asthma or other health issues that af-

fect breathing. Exit the vehicle or open the
windows or doors to get access to fresh air.
(i) Tips
If you are transporting children in the vehicle,
read
the information and follow the safety
precautions > page 91.
Safety systems monitoring
The 2] indicator light in the instrument cluster
monitors the safety systems such as the airbags
(including the control modules, sensors, and wir-
ing) and the belt tensioners. It turns on when you
switch the ignition on and turns off after several
seconds.

If the ka indicator light does not turn on when
the ignition is switched on, does not turn off af-
ter several seconds, or turns on or flashes while
driving, there may be a malfunction in one of the
safety systems. Drive to an authorized Audi deal-
er or authorized Audi Service Facility immediately
to have the malfunction corrected.

ZA\ WARNING
Have the malfunction in the safety systems in-
spected immediately. Otherwise, there is a
risk that the systems may not activate during
an accident, which increases the risk of seri-
ous or fatal injury.

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Stowing and using
Power sources
When the ignition is switched on, you may be
able to use multiple power sources for external
devices, depending on the vehicle equipment.
12 volt sockets
You can connect electrical accessories to the 12
volt sockets. The power usage must not exceed
120 watts.
The 12 volt sockets are labeled with the 12V
symbol. They are located in the front center con-
sole, in the rear* and on the side trim panel in the
luggage compartment*.
USB ports
Applies to: vehicles with USB port
You can charge mobile devices using the USB
ports. The USB ports are labeled with the «<> or
(4 symbol or CHARGE ONLY.
115 volt socket
Applies to: vehicles with 115 volt socket
The socket is located in the center console in the
rear and can be used for electrical devices > A\.
The power usage must not exceed 150 watts.
When you push the device connector all the way
into the socket, the child safety mechanism re-
leases and there is electric current.
—If the LED on the socket is green or flashes
slowly, then the socket is ready for use.
—If the LED is red and flashes quickly, there is a
malfunction in the connected device or the
socket is too hot. The socket will switch off for
safety reasons. To reactivate the socket, remove
the device connector. Connect the device after
correcting the malfunction or reconnect after a
brief cool-down period.

— Incorrect usage can lead to serious injuries
or burns. To reduce the risk of injuries, never
leave children unattended in the vehicle
with the key.


Z\ WARNING
Applies to: vehicles with 115 volt socket
—To reduce the risk of fatal injury, do not in-
sert any conductive objects, such as knitting
needles, into the contacts on the socket.
—To reduce the risk of fatal injury, do not spill
any fluids on the socket. Should any mois-
ture enter the socket, make sure that it has
dried out completely before using the socket
again.
— If devices or connectors that are heavy (such
as a power supply unit) are attached directly
to the socket, the holder can become dam-
aged, which increases the risk of injury.
— Using adapters and extension cables in-
creases the risk of injury because they over-
ride the safety devices for the socket.
—To reduce the risk of injury, remove the con-
nector of the connected device if the socket
has switched off due to a malfunction.


Z\ WARNING
—To reduce the risk of fatal injury, store all
connected devices securely when driving so
that they do not move around inside the ve-
hicle when braking or in the event of an acci-
dent.

@) Note
— Read the operating manuals for the con-
nected devices.
—To reduce the risk of damage to the vehicle
electrical system, never attempt to charge
the vehicle battery by connecting accesso-
ries that provide power to the power sour-
ces.
— Do not connect any device whose network
class (voltage) does not match the network
class designed for the socket.
— Disconnect the connectors from the power
sources carefully to reduce the risk of dam-
aging them.
(i) Tips
Applies to: vehicles with 115 volt socket
— Devices that are not shielded or devices near
the rear window antenna can cause mal-
functions in the radio, TV, or vehicle electri-
cal system.
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Folding tray tables
Applies to: vehicles with folding tray tables





Fig. 88 Rear center console: extending and adjusting the
folding tray table
Folding up and down
> Press the button forward on the center armrest
and fold the center armrest upward.
> Fold the tray table arm upright and all the way
forward (4).
> Tilt the tray table toward the seat (2) and fold
the tray table to the side in the horizontal direc-
tion @).
> Slide the tray table outward (4).
>» Unfold the tray table. If necessary, the horizon-
tal angle of the tray table can be adjusted. To
do this, press the lever G) on the side of the
tray upward.
> Follow all of the steps in reverse order to close
the tray table.

ZA WARNING
— Do not open the folding tray table while
driving. In the event of an accident or sud-
den braking or swerving, passengers could
collide with the tray tables, and objects

placed on the tables could be thrown

through the vehicle interior, increasing the
risk of injury.
—To reduce the risk of pinching, open the
folding tray table carefully.
— Be careful when adjusting the front seats. To
reduce the risk of pinching, pay attention to
the rear passengers when the folding tray
tables are open.
() Note
Be very careful when adjusting the front seats
to avoid damaging the folding tray tables or
seats.
Storage area behind the rear head
oe)
Applies to: vehicles with storage area behind the rear head re-
straints


The storage area can be used to carry light pieces
of clothing.

ZA WARNING
The storage compartment must not be used
to transport heavy objects, hard objects, or
animals. Such objects endanger vehicle occu-
pants and increase the risk of injury during
sudden driving or braking maneuvers or in an
accident.
@) Note
Make sure that the heating grid strips for the
rear window defogger are not damaged by
abrasive objects.
@ Tips
To ensure the ventilation functions correctly,
the ventilation slots between the rear window
and the storage area must not be covered.
Nellie etl lel
Depending on the vehicle equipment, there may
be a variety of storage areas, compartments, and
retainers at various locations in the vehicle.

— Glove compartment: the glove compartment
can be locked using the mechanical key
=> page 47.
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[Oe > Attach the hooks for the cargo net to the tie-
downs.
Make sure that the heating grid strips for the
rear window defogger are not damaged by |
abrasive objects.


Applies to: vehicles with pass-through

— The tire pressure must be adapted to the
load > page 299.
— You can purchase straps at specialty stores.


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Fig. 91 Rear bench seat: opening the cover

Fig. 92 Rear single seats: sliding down the cover
> Applies to: vehicles with rear bench seat: Fold
down the rear center armrest and the cover be-
hind it.
>
Applies to: vehicles with single seats in the rear
Press the button @) and the cover will move
down automatically @).

Follow the safety precautions > page 100. | 5


Tie-downs Applies to: vehicles with refrigerator
There are tie-downs () in the luggage compart-
ment to secure pieces of luggage and objects.

> Use the tie-downs to secure the cargo.
Cargo net
Applies to: vehicle with cargo net
Use the cargo net (2) to secure lighter objects in
the luggage compartment

> Fold the clip for the tie-downs upward.
Fig. 93 Rear center armrest: refrigerator
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Warm and cold
Climate control system
One of the following options may be available,
depending on vehicle equipment
— A deluxe automatic climate control system with
3 zones where the temperature, air distribu-
tion, and air supply can be set separately on the
left front side, the right front side, and in the
rear
— A deluxe automatic climate control system with
4 zones to individually adjust the temperature,
air distribution, and amount of ventilation at all
of the seats
The climate control system warms, cools, dehu-
midifies, and filters the air in the vehicle interior.
It is the most effective when the windows and
panoramic glass roof* are closed. If there is a
build-up of heat inside the vehicle, ventilation
can help to speed up the cooling process.
The climate control system automatically main-
tains a temperature once it has been set. In all
heating mode functions except defrost, the blow-
er only switches to a higher speed once the en-
gine coolant has reached a certain temperature.
@ For the sake of the environment
Energy can be saved by switching off the A/C
mode.
@ Tips
— To prevent interference with the heating
and cooling output and to prevent the win-
dows from fogging over, the air intake in
front of the windshield must be free of ice,
snow, and leaves.
— Condensation from the cooling system can
drip and form a puddle of water under the
vehicle. This is normal and does not mean
there is a leak.
— The energy management system may tem-
porarily switch off certain functions, such as
the seat heating” or rear window defogger.
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These systems are available again as soon as
the energy supply has been restored.
— Certain settings are stored automatically in
the active personal profile.
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Fig. 95 Lower display and switch panel
The settings can be adjusted using both displays,
the switch panel in the center console, the con-
trol panel in the rear*, or the Rear Seat Remote*
display. For operation in the front, see
= page 18, Touch displays.
You can adjust all climate control system settings
in the front; only certain functions are available
in the rear.
Lower display
The lower display has two sections with controls:
You can regulate the blower and the air distribu-
tion automatically using AUTO in area (@). You can
also apply individual settings here.
In area ®, you can switch individual climate con-
trol system functions on and off.
Switch panel
Both g& and & buttons to defog windows as
quickly as possible are located in area @).
Upper display
In the upper display, you can switch additional
functions on and off, display them, and adjust
settings.
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
VEHICLE > Climate control, or
> Select «++ on the Lower display.

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Rear Seat Remote*
Using the Rear Seat Remote*, you can also con-
trol certain climate control system functions
from
the rear.
Control panel in rear
You can operate certain climate control functions
in the rear using the control panel.
Customizing
A climate control function from the upper display
can be assigned to each button to the left and
right of +++ in area @).
> Press and hold the symbol for the desired func-
tion on the upper display for at least three sec-
onds. A menu that consists of two sections ap-
pears.
> If you pull the symbol toward the left section,
the button to the left of «++ will be assigned.
> If you pull the symbol toward the right section,
the button to the right of -*- will be assigned.
Press the buttons to turn the functions on or off.
One bar in the button or the LED in the button
will light up when the function is switched on.
Some buttons can have several functions as-
signed to them. The various functions can be ac-
tivated by pressing the button multiple times.
AUTO Automatic mode
The automatic mode regulates the amount of air
and air distribution automatically, so that the set
temperature is reached is quickly as possible.
REAR Rear climate control system
Applies to: vehicles with climate control in the rear
To enable operation of the climate control sys-
tem from the rear of the vehicle, press REAR.
To exit this mode again, press REAR or
REAR MODE EXIT.
SYNC Synchronization
When synchronization is switched on, the tem-
perature, air distribution, and blower strength on
the
driver's side is applied to all seat positions.
You can also control the synchronization directly
using a gesture. Pull two fingers together on the
lower display > page 18.
OFF Switching off
The climate control system is switched off. Air
supply from the outside is blocked. If you press
OFF in the front, the front and rear climate con-
trol system will switch off. If you press OFF in the
rear, the rear climate control system will switch
off. To switch the climate control system back on,
press on any button in the respective display.
A/C / ME Cooling mode
The cooling mode only functions with the blower
turned on. The air is cooled and dehumidified in
cooling mode. Otherwise the windows can fog
up. Cooling mode switches off automatically
when the outside temperatures are below zero.
If you activate the A/C, the cooling mode will be
automatically regulated.
If you activate 4, the cooling mode will run with
maximum cooling output and maximum blower
speed. To reduce unnecessary energy usage, only
use this function briefly.
If you activate ““C, the climate control system will
operate in energy-saving mode.
+/-Temperature
Temperatures between 60 °F (+16 °C) and 84 °F
(+28 °C) can be set. If outside of this range, LOW
or HIGH will appear in the display. In both set-
tings, the climate control runs constantly at the
maximum cooling or heating level. The tempera-
ture is not regulated.
S$ Blower
With  / A, you can manually adjust the vol-
ume of air generated by the blower to your pref-
erences. The blower should always run at a low
setting to prevent the windows from fogging and
to ensure a continuous exchange of air inside the
vehicle. To have the blower regulated automati-
cally, press AUTO.
2 Air distribution
With “7 /=>/%, you can select the vents where
the air will flow from. To have the air distribution >
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controlled automatically, press the AUTO button
or deactivate all three arrows. With “@, the air
will be directed toward the windshield.
Applies to: vehicles with 4-zone automatic cli-
mate control: In the rear control panel, you can
press J multiple times to adjust the air distribu-
tion based on the direction of the arrow.
® Defrosting
The windshield and side windows are defrosted
or cleared of condensation as quickly as possible.
Align the outer air vents with the side windows.
The maximum amount of air flows mainly from
the vents below the windshield. The windshield
defogger* is also switched on at low outside tem-
peratures. The & button will flash. Recirculation
mode switches off. The temperature should be
set at +72°F (22°C) or higher. Depending on the
outside temperature, the A/C cooling mode may
automatically switch on.
& Rear window defogger
The rear window defogger only operates when
the engine is running. It switches off automati-
cally after 10 to 20 minutes, depending on the
outside temperature.
To prevent the rear window defogger from
switching off automatically, press and hold $Y for
more than three seconds. This is stored until the
ignition
is switched off.
AUTO
/& Recirculation mode
In recirculation mode, the air inside the vehicle is
circulated and filtered. This prevents the unfil-
tered air outside the vehicle from entering the
vehicle interior.
If you activate <8, the air quality sensor will auto-
matically switch recirculation mode on or off de-
pending on the outside temperature.
If you activate <&, recirculation mode will switch
on manually > A\.
«f Seat heating
Applies to: vehicles with heated seats
The seat heating temperature can be set at mul-
tiple levels. Press w) once to switch on the highest
level. Press «/ again to decrease the temperature
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one level at a time. The seat heating is switched
off if the button is not illuminated.
You can adjust the seat temperature balance® in
the seat settings.
Applies to: surface heating: You can set whether
surfaces are also heated when the seat heating is
switched on > page 107.
2) Seat ventilation
Applies to: vehicles with seat ventilation
The seat ventilation intensity can be set to multi-
ple levels. Press 2) once to switch on the highest
level. Press 2) again to decrease the intensity one
level at a time. The seat ventilation is switched
off if the button is not illuminated.
—/2 Foot heating
Applies to: vehicles with reclining seat system and foot heat-
ing
Fold out the leg support and select the setting
for the reclining seat in the Rear Seat Remote*
=> page 77. You can now switch the foot heating
on or off with .
The foot heating intensity can be set at multiple
levels. Press 2 once to switch on the highest lev-
el. Press 2 again to decrease the intensity one
level at a time. The foot heating is switched off if
the button is not illuminated.
The foot heating switches off automatically when
the leg support is folded in.
8 Child safety lock*
If 8 lights up in the Rear Seat Remote*, the pa-
rental control is active and operation is locked
> page 53.
“9 Ionizer
Applies to: vehicles with ionizer
Hazardous particles and germs in the air may be
reduced through ionization. This will produce
better air quality inside the vehicle.
&" Fragrance
Applies to: vehicles with fragrance system
The fragrance function will dispense a scent in
the vehicle interior. It is dispensed through the
front outer vents. This will produce a pleasant
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at low or high temperatures. You can adjust the
fragrance function > page 107.
Residual heat
The residual heat from the coolant is used to
heat the vehicle interior. To use this function,
press and hold $8 for more than two seconds
while the ignition is switched off. The function
switches off automatically after about 15 mi-
nutes.

Z\ WARNING
— You should not use the recirculation mode
for an extended period of time, because no
fresh air is drawn in and the windows can
fog when cooling mode is switched off. This
increases the risk of an accident.
— Individuals with reduced sensitivity to pain
or temperature could develop burns when
using the seat heating* function. To reduce
the risk of injury, these individuals should
not use seat heating”.



G) Note
To reduce the risk of damage to the seat heat-
ing* elements, do not kneel on the seats or
place heavy pressure on one area of the seat.
@ Tips
— If the front passenger's seat heating” is
turned on, it will not turn on again automat-
ically if more than 10 minutes have passed
between switching the ignition off and on
again.
— Only use the fragrance function* in modera-
tion and take any other passengers and ani-
mals into consideration when using the
function. An overlap of different scents or
odors could cause discomfort. If there is
discomfort, reduce the intensity or switch
the fragrance function* off. Only use fra-
grances that are approved by Audi.
Adjusting the air vents
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Fig. 96 Adjusting the air vents
You can open and close the air vents.
> Swipe right to open the air vents.
> Swipe left to close the air vents.
You can also press on the symbols directly to set
the air supply at a certain level or turn it off.
The levers adjust the direction of the airflow from
the vents.
Additional settings
You can adjust additional settings.
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
VEHICLE > Climate control > ©.
Fragrance
Applies to: vehicles with fragrance system
Using Fragrance selection, you can select the fra-
grance and see the fill level of the fragrance.
You can select the strength of the scent with Fra-
grance level.
Footwell temperature*
You can adjust the footwell temperature for the
driver and front passenger.
Surface heating
Applies to: vehicles with surface heating
You can select if surfaces are also heated when
the seat heating is switched on. Other surfaces,
such as the door armrest and the center armrest,
may be heated, depending on the equipment.
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