2020 AUDI A8 tire pressure

4N0012721BD
Emergency assistance

Using the tire mobility kit
Applies to: vehicles with tire mobility kit


B8U-0100



Fig. 195 Tire: tire damage that cannot be repaired
The tire repair is only meant for temporary use.
Change the damaged tire as soon as possible
oA.
If the tire is pierced by an object such as a nail,
do not remove the object from the tire.
The tire mobility kit can be used at temperatures
as low as -4 °F (-20 °C).
The tire mobility kit must not be used:
— If the tire has cuts or punctures that are larger
than 0.16 in (4mm) @ © fig. 195
— If the rim is damaged (2)
— If you have driven with very low tire pressure or
without air in the tire @)
See an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility for assistance in these situations.

Z\ WARNING
— Please note that the tire mobility kit cannot
be used in all situations, and that it may on-
ly be used temporarily.
— The tire sealant must not come in contact
with skin, eyes, or clothing.
— If tire sealant comes into contact with your
eyes or your skin, thoroughly rinse the af-
fected area immediately with clean water.
— Do not inhale the fumes.
— If you swallow any of the tire sealant, thor-
oughly rinse your mouth immediately and
drink a lot of water. Do not induce vomiting.
Seek medical attention immediately.
— Change your clothing immediately if it
comes into contact with tire sealant.



— If an allergic reaction occurs, seek medical
attention immediately.
— Keep the tire sealant away from children.
@ Tips
— If sealant leaks, allow it to dry in place. You
can then peel it off like a sticker.
— Note the expiration date on the sealant bot-
tle. Replace the tire sealant at an authorized
Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Fa-
cility.
— Radio reception can be interrupted when
operating the compressor.
— Follow the legal regulations that are appli-
cable in the country where you are operating
the vehicle.


Repairing tires
Applies to: vehicles with tire mobility kit

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Fig. 197 Tire mobility kit connection
Requirement: the tire mobility kit must be laid
out and ready for use > page 316.
317

Emergency assistance

Setting up the tire mobility kit
> Open the cover @) on the compressor”)
> fig. 196.
> Remove the connector () and pressure hose (5)
from the housing.
> Connect the compressor pressure hose © to
the flange © on the tire sealant bottle @).
> Insert the sealant bottle with the flange at the
bottom into the opening @) on the compressor
cover or the top side of the compressor hous-
ing.
> Remove the valve cap from the faulty tire.
> Install the filler hose @) on the valve (7)
> fig. 197.
> Connect the plug @) > fig. 196 to an outlet in
the vehicle.
> Switch the ignition on.
Inflating a tire
> Move the switch (8) > fig. 197 on the compres-
sor into position I.
> Inflate the tire to between 29 psi (200 kPA)
and 36 psi (250 kPA) and read the pressure on
the gauge.
> If this tire pressure is not reached, remove the
filler hose. Drive slowly approximately 33 feet
(10 m) forward or in reverse so that the sealant
can be distributed in the tire. Inflate the tire
again > A\.

ZA\ WARNING
— Read and follow the manufacturer's safety
precautions on the compressor and in the in-
structions on the bottle of sealant.
— Ifa tire pressure of 29 psi (200 kPA) cannot
reached after inflating for 6 minutes, then
the tire is too severely damaged. Do not con-
tinue driving.
— If the tire cannot be repaired with the tire
sealant, see an authorized Audi dealer or au-
thorized Audi Service Facility for assistance.


1) The compressor may look different. However, the way it is
operated is generally the same.
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G) Tips
Do not operate the compressor for more than
six minutes continuously, or it can overheat.
Once the compressor has cooled, you can con-
tinue to use it.
fey cata]
Applies to: vehicles with tire mobility kit
> Affix the sticker that says "max. 50 mph (max.
80 km/h)" that is provided with the tire mobili-
ty kit within the driver's field of vision.
> Stop the vehicle after driving for about 10 mi-
nutes and check the tire pressure.
> If the tire pressure is lower than 19 psi (130
kPA), then the tire is too severely damaged. Do
not continue driving.

A WARNING
Pay attention to the following after repairing
the tire:
— Do not drive faster than 50 mph (80 km/h).
— Avoid hard acceleration or braking and driv-
ing fast around curves.
— The vehicle may become more difficult to
control.
— If the tire is too severely damaged, see an
authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility for assistance.


@) For the sake of the environment
You can give the used tire sealant bottle to an
authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility for disposal.
(i) Tips
Remember to obtain a new bottle of sealant
from an authorized Audi dealer or authorized
Audi Service Facility after repairing a tire.

Emergency assistance

To benefit fully from the advantages of the uni-
directional tire design, you should replace faulty
tires as soon as possible and restore the correct
running direction on all of the tires.
> Reinstall the caps on the wheel bolts if necessa-
ry.
> Store the vehicle tool kit in its designated
place.
> If the removed wheel does not fit in the spare
wheel well, store it securely in the luggage
compartment > page 100.
> Check the tire pressure on the installed wheel
as soon as possible.
> Correct the tire pressure and store it in the MMI
=> page 308.
> The wheel bolt tightening specification must be
90 ft lbs (120 Nm). Have it checked as soon as
possible with a torque wrench. Drive carefully
until then.
> Have the faulty wheel replaced as quickly as
possible.
Space-saving spare tire
Applies to: vehicles with space-saving spare tire (compact
spare tire)
The spare tire is intended for short-term use only.
Have the damaged tire checked and replaced if
necessary by an authorized Audi dealer or author-
ized Audi Service Facility as soon as possible.
There are some restrictions on the use of the
compact spare tire. The compact spare tire has
been designed specifically for your type of vehi-
cle. Do not replace it with the spare tire from an-
other type of vehicle.
The compact spare tire is located in the luggage
compartment under the cargo floor cover
> page 316.
The tire pressure must be 61 PSI (420 kPA).
Snow chains
For technical reasons, the use of snow chains on
the compact spare tire is not permitted.
322
If you have to drive with snow chains and a front
tire fails, mount the spare tire in place of a rear
tire. Install the snow chains on the rear tire that
you removed, and install that in place of the
front tire that failed.

ZA\ WARNING
— After installing a spare tire, the tire pressure
must be checked as soon as possible.
— Do not drive faster than 50 mph (80 km/h)
with a compact spare tire. Driving faster
than that increases the risk of an accident.
— To reduce the risk of an accident, avoid hard
acceleration or braking and driving fast
around curves with the compact spare tire.
— To reduce the risk of an accident, never drive
with more than one compact spare tire.
— Normal summer or winter tires must not be
mounted on the compact spare wheel rim.

Jump starting
You should only perform the steps that follow if
you have the necessary tools and technical ex-
pertise.
If the engine does not start because the vehicle
battery is drained, you can jump start your vehi-
cle using another vehicle. Jump start cables are
needed to do this.
Both vehicle batteries must have 12 V nominal
voltage. The voltage capacity (Ah) of the vehicle
battery that is giving power must not be less
than the capacity of the drained vehicle battery.
Jump start cable
Only use a jump start cable with a large enough
diameter. Note the manufacturer's specifica-
tions.
Only use a jump start cable with insulated termi-
nal clamps.
Positive cable - usually red.
Negative cable - usually black.

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 >

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Technical data

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Plug-in hybrid drive fuel tank

Fuel tank 21.7 gal (82 L)
Windshield and headlight washer system* 6.19t 6.8)
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Fig. 216 Safety certificate


Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
The maximum permitted total weight @ of the
vehicle is listed on the safety certificate on the
side area of the door or on the driver's door pillar.
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)
The maximum permitted load on the front axle
@ or the rear axle @) is listed on the safety cer-
tificate on the side area of the door or on the
driver's door pillar.
Load
The maximum permitted load is listed on the tire
pressure label on the driver's door pillar.
Roof load
The maximum permissible roof load is 220 lbs
(100 kg).
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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

4N0012721BD
Index

tiptronic
refer to Manual shifting............... 115
Tire Mobility System (tire repair set)....... 316
TPES scones ao aires & =) eeeos * wyamenpa © eyewai fo © anon 289
Loose wheel warning...........0+eeeee 304
Low-profile tires ..........-.000e-e0ee 306
REPaiSOLS « eves © a cnesere © ewes a © nteabos © are 316
Replacing........... 0.0 cee eee eee eee 319
S@rvic@ lif@ws « « game < ¢ aims < xayeu sx Hens 298
TRE; PRESSURCL en. so cessas so sewers 6 wiemuea » wrens 299
Tire pressure monitoring system........ 307
Tire pressure table ...........-.e eee eee 300
Tire pressure (trailer mode)............ 151
Treadwear indicators.................. 298
Unidirectional: « sacs « s sees sx news x 291, 321
Uniform tire quality grading............ 306
Tires and wheels
Glossary of tire and loading terminology .. 292
Tires and vehicle load limits............ 301
Tool... 6. eee 316
Tooltips. .... 6... eee eee eee eee 20
Top tether anchor (securing the child safety
S@at) 0. cee eee eee tenes 95
Touch display
Adjusting feedback...............000 ee 20
Operating « = sess 2 x, sone 2 a wanes ¥ ramen a 6 ones 18
TOWING): 5 © sore 9 © seems 3 seson 9 oom © wanes 324
Towing LOOP ese: x ¢ saws se eee se ees 325, 326
Towing protection monitoring............. 46
TPMS
Tire pressure monitoring system........ 307
Traffic iffOrination = wes + 2 cos s naee & o ow 238
Traffic jam assist
refer to Adaptive cruise assist........... 170
Traffic light information................ 161
Traffic sign recognition..............004 159
Traffic SignScw: 2 y eens = x eens yo ees 5 v eee 162
Trailer mode
Air SUSPENSION ¢ sciiss » & caus 2 o cars 2 & ears 151
Trailer mode (navigation).............. 240
Trailer towing wis + 2 sce 2 2 sence oo eee » were 151
Tongue weight.........-....000- eens 1S,
Ufailer load = cesen s 2 enwm 9 4 ama oo mee eee 151,
TUTMASSISE sees ¢ 2 iain 3 See 8s Saee a Rees 185
Turn signals ........ cece eee ee eee eee 61
U
Unable to pass........... 2.000 e eee eee 178
Uniform tire quality grading............. 306
Unlocking and locking.............-..0-- 43
By remote control................00005 48
Using the lock cylinder................. 46
With the central locking switch.......... AS
With the convenience key............... 48
Update (software) ...............00000 267
Updating stations (radio).............04. 242
Upright positions, « « snscss 6 « cesses © # cosas » ¥ eave 78
USB
Adapter... ..... cece cee eee eee 202
USB
charging port............0...0 ee eee 97
USB stick
refer to Audi music interface....... 253,254
Using residual heat................00.. 107
V
Valet parking... ... 6. ccc eee e eee ee eee 56
Vanity maior esse = « anewese + ercuene w 9 vecton wo ane 67
Vehicle
Care/cleaning .......... ese e eee eee ee 309
DIM@NSIONS sex « yews 5 o een cs we R Ge 341
Udentificationdatarss + micas s inca ae essven 341
Out of service........... 0... 315
RaiSitiG): « asws = 5 eaves 3 ¢ Sanne 4 § GES Fs 320
SUNN Gian 5s wsstm 4 o wna 5 x omermee a 7 sosoee 9S Ld.
TWANSPONE crccsie « v evenem « onemeanse © mesens @ » 129, 136
Veiclercareran x 2 ocniss + soma « 4 emo © eons 309
Vehicle control services.............000. 218
Vehicle identification number............ 341
Vehicle jack’: « cess « x sews = x eres = x eee ee: 316
Lifflag pales. so seis 2 seem x 6 enema + wes 320
Tire change mode.............--..005 319
Vehicle key... 0.0... 0. ee eee ee eee ee 43,47
WeFIGleSOUMG inne « suesons oo sxanein ao winneas © w evans 120
Vehicle start system... .. 0.0... cece eee eee 122
Wehicle:tool:Kits. & cccvese so sess eo seman a 8 oniians 316
Ventilation: « s wives ss wens s ¢ wine s ¢ eas 5 104
VIEW bUttofiies x = seuws ¢ = erwe ¢ = Gems te eee 13
VOICetia Ils « = ucugy = x weuoe © ¢ meen ¢ 2 eee 8 a 206
Voice recognition system.............0... 38
Exterfialsecues « x sem 2 ana a a name & 5 meme & 39
Openatlings. « « scsi: « sewers © snemens w @ pcsue © 6 oo 38

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