2020 AUDI A8 tires

Wheels

changing or replacing a tire on your vehicle
=> page 308. The tire pressure monitoring system
only monitors the tire pressure you have stored.
Refer to the tire pressure label for the recom-
mended tire pressure for your vehicle
=> page 299, fig. 192.
Tire tread circumference and vibration character-
istics can change and cause a tire pressure warn-
ing if:
— The tire pressure in one or more tires is too low
— The tires have structural damage
— The tire was replaced or the tire pressure was
changed and it was not stored > page 308
— Tires that are only partially used are replaced
with new tires
Indicator lights
® - Loss of pressure in at least one tire > A\.
Check the tires and replace or repair if necessary.
Check and correct the pressures of all four tires
and store the pressure again > page 308.
is (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) Tire pres-
sure: malfunction! See owner's manual. If fi
appears after switching the ignition on or while
driving and the @ indicator light in the instru-
ment cluster blinks for approximately one minute
and then stays on, there is system malfunction.
Try to store the correct tire pressures
= page 308. In some cases, you must drive for
several minutes after storing the pressures until
the indicator light turns off. If the indicator light
does turn off or turns on again after a short peri-
od of time, drive to an authorized Audi dealer or
authorized Audi Service Facility immediately to
have the malfunction corrected.

ZA WARNING
— If the tire pressure indicator appears in the
display, reduce your speed immediately and
avoid any hard steering or braking maneu-
vers. Stop as soon as possible and check the
tires and their pressure.
— The driver is responsible for maintaining the
correct tire pressure. You must check the
tire pressure regularly.
— Under certain conditions (such as a sporty

driving style, winter conditions, or unpaved

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roads), the tire pressure monitoring system
indicator may be delayed.
@ Tips
—The tire pressure monitoring system can al-
so stop working when there is an ESC mal-
function.

— Using snow chains may result in a system
malfunction.
—The tire pressure monitoring system in your
Audi was calibrated with “Audi Original
Tires” > page 296. Using these tires is rec-
ommended.
Storing tire pressures
Applies to: vehicles with Tire Pressure Monitoring System
If the tire pressure changes or a tire is replaced,
it must be confirmed in the MMI.
> Before storing the tire pressures, make sure the
tire pressures in all four tires meet the speci-
fied values and are adapted to the load
=> page 299.
> Switch the ignition on.
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
VEHICLE > Settings & Service > Tire pressure
monitoring > Store tire pressure > Yes, store
now.
@ Tips
Do not store the tire pressures if snow chains
are installed.

4N0012721BD
Care and cleaning

Care and cleaning
General information
Regular, proper care helps to maintain your vehi-
cle's value. It can also be a requirement when
submitting warranty claims for corrosion damage
and paint defects on the body.
The required cleaning and care products can be
obtained from an authorized Audi dealer or au-
thorized Service Facility. Read and follow the in-
structions for use on the packaging.

ZA WARNING
— Using cleaning and care products incorrectly
can be dangerous to your health.
— Always store cleaning and care products out
of reach of children to reduce the risk of poi-
soning.

@ For the sake of the environment
— Purchase environmentally-friendly cleaning
products if possible.
— Do not dispose of cleaning and care prod-
ucts with household trash.
Car washes
The longer that deposits such as insects, bird
droppings, tree sap or road salt remain on the ve-
hicle, the more the surface can be damaged. High
temperatures such as those caused by sunlight
increase the damaging effect.
Before washing, rinse off heavy deposits with
plenty of water.
Stubborn deposits such as bird droppings or tree
sap are best removed with plenty of water anda
microfiber cloth.
Also, wash the underside of your vehicle once
road salt stops being used for the season.
Pressure washers
When washing your vehicle with a pressure wash-
er, always follow the operating instructions pro-
vided with the pressure washer. This is especially
important in regard to the pressure and spraying
distance. Do not aim the spray directly at the
seals on the side windows, doors, hood, luggage
compartment lid, or sunroof*, or at tires, rubber
hoses, insulating material, sensors*, camera
lenses*, or the laser scanner*. Keep a distance of
at least 16 in (40 cm).
Plug-in hybrid drive: Do not direct the washer
stream toward the wall mount clip*.
Do not remove snow and ice with a pressure
washer.
Never use cone nozzles or high pressure nozzles.
The water temperature must not be above 140 °F
(60 °C).
Automatic car wash
Spray off the vehicle before washing.
Make sure that the windows and roof* are closed
and the windshield wipers are off. Follow instruc-
tions from the car wash operator, especially if
there are accessories attached to your vehicle.
If possible, use car washes that do not have
brushes.
Washing by hand
Clean the vehicle starting from the top and work-
ing downward using a soft sponge or cleaning
brush. Use solvent-free cleaning products.
Washing vehicles with matte finish paint by
hand
To reduce the risk of damaging the paint when
washing, first remove dust and large particles
from your vehicle. Insects, grease spots, and fin-
gerprints are best removed with a special cleaner
for matte finish paint.
Apply the product using a microfiber cloth. To re-
duce the risk of damaging the paint surface, do
not use too much pressure.
Rinse the vehicle thoroughly with water. Then
clean using a neutral shampoo and a soft micro-
fiber cloth.
Rinse the vehicle thoroughly again and let it air
dry. Remove any water residue using a chamois.
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Care and cleaning


height and width of the inside of the car
wash.
ZA WARNING
—To reduce the risk of accidents, only wash
the vehicle when the ignition is off and fol-
low the instructions from the car wash oper-
ator.
—To reduce the risk of cuts, protect yourself
from sharp metal components when wash-
ing the underbody or the inside of the wheel
housings.
— After washing the vehicle, the braking effect
may be delayed due to moisture on the
brake rotors or ice in the winter. This in-
creases the risk of an accident. The brakes
must be dried with a few careful brake appli-
cations.
—To reduce the risk of paint damage, do not
wash the vehicle in direct sunlight.
—To reduce the risk of damage, do not wash
decorative decals* with a pressure washer.
—To reduce the risk of damage to the surface,
do not use insect removing sponges, kitchen
sponges, or similar items.
— When washing matte finish painted vehicle
components:
— To reduce the risk of damage to the sur-
face, do not use polishing agents or hard
wax.
— Never use protective wax. It can destroy
the matte finish effect.
@) Note — Do not place any stickers or magnetic
signs on vehicle components painted with
matte finish paint. The paint could be
damaged when the stickers or magnets
are removed.

— If you wash the vehicle in an automatic car
wash, you must fold the exterior mirrors in
to reduce the risk of damage to the mirrors.
Power folding exterior mirrors* must only
be folded in and out using the power folding @) For the sake of the environment
function.
—To reduce the risk of damage to the rims
and tires, compare the width between the
wheels on your vehicle with the distance be-
tween the guide rails in the car wash.
—To reduce the risk of damage, compare the
height and width of your vehicle with the
Only wash the vehicle in facilities specially de-
signed for that purpose. This will reduce the
risk of dirty water contaminated with oil from
entering the sewer system.
Cleaning and care information
When cleaning and caring for individual vehicle are not listed, consult an authorized Audi dealer
components, refer to the following tables. The or authorized Audi Service Facility. Also follow
information contained there is simply recommen- __ the information found in > A.
dations. For questions or for components that
Exterior cleaning



Component Situation Solution
Windshield wiper | Deposits Soft cloth with glass cleaner > page 69
blades
Headlights/ Deposits Soft sponge with a mild soap solution®
Tail lights
Sensors/ Deposits Sensors: soft cloth with a solvent-free cleaning solution
camera lenses Camera lenses: soft cloth with an alcohol-free cleaning sol-
ution
Snow/ice Hand brush/solvent-free de-icing spray >

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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

RAZ-0054|



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

@) Note
Do not Lift the vehicle by the sill. Position the
vehicle jack only at the designated mounting
points on the side sill. Otherwise, your vehicle
could be damaged.
Removing and installing a wheel
@ g + “
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B8K-1477


Fig. 204 Wheel: alignment pin in the top hole
Removing a wheel
> Remove the top wheel bolt completely using
the hex socket in the screwdriver handle from
the vehicle tool kit > fig. 203 and place it ona
clean surface.
> Then install the alignment pin from the vehicle
tool kit by hand in the empty wheel bolt hole
> fig. 204”,
> Remove the rest of the wheel bolts.
> Remove the wheel >(). The alignment pin re-
mains in the hole while doing this.

D Applies to: vehicles with ceramic brake rotors*: Use a sec-
ond alignment pin* from the vehicle tool kit for the lowest
hole according to the steps described for the first align-
ment pin.
Installing a wheel
Read the directions on > page 321 when instal-
ling unidirectional tires.
> Slide the wheel on over the alignment pin >@.
> Install the wheel bolts and tighten them gently
using the hex socket.
> Remove the alignment pin and tighten the re-
maining wheel bolt.
> Carefully lower the vehicle using the vehicle
jack*.
> Tighten the wheel bolts in a diagonal pattern
using the wheel wrench.
The wheel bolts must be clean and loosen and
tighten easily. Check the contact surfaces for the
wheel and hub. Contaminants on these surfaces
must be removed before installing the wheel.

Z\ WARNING
— Read and follow the important information
and notes under > page 296.
— Never use the hex socket in the screwdriver
handle to tighten the wheel bolts. Using the
hex
socket will not achieve the required
tightening torque, which increases the risk
of an accident.
@) Note
When removing or installing the wheel, the
rim could hit the brake rotor and damage the
rotor. Work carefully and have a second per-
son help you.
Unidirectional tires
A unidirectional tire profile is identified by arrows
on the tire sidewall that point in the running di-
rection. You must always maintain the specified
running direction. This is necessary to ensure the
tire's optimal performance in regard to adhesion,
running noise, and friction, and to reduce the risk
of hydroplaning. >


321

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.

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
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Replacing fuses’. « cise. <6 sews oe comans = + eee 327
Reporting Safety Defects................ 338
Rewinding (media files)................. 255
RIMS: & way « ¢ eewe < RaOE F TEU EE OR gE 304
Cleaning « « csi oe scene ve sone ¥ a ssereue wo ave 311
Road carrier sisi 2 a wos 2 x anon 2 oem 2 ae 129
Roof
refer to Panoramic glass roof............ 55
Roof load... 2... cece eee eee 102, 342
ROOT TACK cos +s semis so mceoe sw coe AGO Rw 102
also refer to Roof rack..........-.00 005 102
Route guidance
Stopping ......... 0. ce eee eee eee eee 2311,
also refer to Navigation............... 225
Running direction (tires)................ 321
S
Safety Delts: «x + < sane 4s eee + Fee eB eS ee 82
GLEAMING « « sms so sims 2 a me ow seem eo oo 312
Locking... . 0... cee eee eee eee eee 94
Securing child safety seats.............. 94
Satellite map...... 2... eee eee eee ee 236
Saving fuel
Energy COnsumensicae s x azax : name a 2 neem g 17
RECUPErAation « cscs % 2 svene wo wrme oo eeoene o 0 17
Screen
refer to Touch display...............-.. 18
Serewaniver's « casa 2 + sous oo amesne < v cemuwe fo 316
SDicard réader'(MML]) sven < sii ws aaren oo a 250
Searchvared (POD) wxce: < exes 2 s seems = ¥ sees 5 228
Search for charging station
refer to Online Points of Interest........ 228
Search function
refer to Free text search. .........00005 259
Seatiheatingsecs s+ sass ao naman x 6 aces © 6 sme 106
Sea transports wivwsu + wenwm oo ewunm a 2 wae s 136
Seats
Adjusting the front seats................ 73
Adjusting the rear seats................ 76
Cleaning « « caves ¢ 2 wars x ews x o sew so oe 312
Front passenger's seat adjustment....... 77
Front passenger’s seat adjustment....... 75
Head restraints’: « scros « x nome = 2 saree 2 o oes 81
Massage fumcbiomesiss « 6 omnes 0 ven + 6 cone 73
Memory function.............0... ee eee 85
Resetting the position.................. 75
Storing aseat profile...............0005 85
Seat ventilation................000-00. 106
Selecting a source (media).............. 255
Selector lever’. « « csvve oe cess oe sews ve ese 113
Self-learning navigation
refer to Personal route assistance....... 233
Sensors
Coverage areaS... 6... eee eee eee 155
LOGAtONS i i% 2 xa: ss gem & ¥ Ree Ey Beg 156
Service interval display................. 287
Setting measurement units.............. 266
SettingS 0... 0... cece eee eee eee 266
Announcements and tones............. 266
Bluetooth: « ccs + sao 2 worm a 6 ane 2 0 267
Date andtime.................00200. 266
LANGUAGE srs « wees 5 ¢ ewe 8 o eRe Fe ee 266
Measurement units................005 266
Media... ... ccc eee cece eee ee 260
NaVigatioti=s: s = saw 3 » sean se meee s eee se 239
RadiOsscsns s+ ane: ov omen «2 omen a 2 smn 8 a 3 248
Sound...... 2... cee eee eee eee 266
SYSEEMs = » wee ¢ oes st SoH & ESS § FOR 266
TIMOZON Grea 3 a was oo sees + eRe Ts REE 266
Wi-Fi hotspot..................20200. 221
Setting the language................... 266
Setting the timeter « «ccc «2 ees ow cane ¥ oe 266
Shift paddlesiiicc so wiwe = wwen e 2 aan o were 115
Shipearrier « sages ¢ ¢ cows yo ews xy cape e oer 129
ShiptranspOrts: « « sees ¢ © axww ¢ e owen 2 ve 136
Shortcut
referto Shortcuts « secs es vss se wees aoe 23
Shortcuts: < = sees 2s sews sy eee ge owe eS 23
Shufflesecs < = ems < eeees x ees 6 ¥ cee «ee 258
also:referto. Shuffl@iss ¢ «sss ve emcen 6 & ee 258
Sid@sassiStienws «wien ae emen ae een = a own ee 186
Cleaning the sensors.............00005 310
SIMicard « cisvaie x a eevee + x ovavens @ 6 svatana wm enero 217
SiriusXM alert notifications.............. 247
Sliding/tilting sunroof
refer to Panoramic glass roof............ 55
Smartsfavoritese. «acces « o cacuers s sveene «6 wesein 245
Smartphone
Wireless charging............-....--5 202
also refer to Telephone................ 200
Snow chains......... 00... eee eee eee 305
353