2020 AUDI A8 display

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Adjusting the head restraints
> See > page 81
Adjusting the lumbar support
> To adjust the lumbar support, press the button
@ at the applicable location.
Massage function
Switch the massage function on or off @). Setting
the massage type and intensity > page 74.

Z\ WARNING
The power front seats can also be adjusted
when the ignition is switched off. To reduce
the risk of injury, children should never be left
unattended in the vehicle.

Adjusting the front seats in the MMI
You can adjust additional settings in the MMI.


Fig. 61 Upper display: seat setting
The settings and the number of menus and but-
tons depend on the vehicle equipment.
Operating
Applies to: MMI
> Select on the home screen: VEHICLE > Seats.
> To access the various menus (3), swipe to the
left or right.
> To display the various seats, press ) or (@.
The red color of the symbol (S) indicates which
seat is selected.
Seat adjustment
Applies to: MMI
> To select a seat setting, press @) if necessary.
> Press the respective arrow (2) until the desired
position is reached.
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Massage
See > page 74
Seat ventilation balance
Using the seat temperature balance, you can heat
the backrest and seat surface to different tem-
peratures > A\ in Settings on page 107.
> To adjust the seat temperature balance, slide
the control upward or downward.
Additional seat settings
See > page 75
G) Tips
Applies to: reclining rear seats: Only the up-
per thigh support can be adjusted on the
front passenger's seat.
Front seat massage function
Applies to: vehicles with massage function
Operating
Applies to: MMI
> To access the Massage menu, press the J but-
ton @ © page 73, fig. 60. Or:
> Select on the home screen: VEHICLE > Seats >
Massage.
Switching the massage function on or off
Applies to: MMI
> To switch the massage function on or off, press
the J button @ © page 73, fig. 60. Or:
> Press Start/Stop on the MMI.
Setting the massage type and intensity
Applies to: MMI
> To adjust the massage type, press the desired
button on the MMI, for example Wave.
> To adjust the intensity of the massage, press
Intensity on the MMI repeatedly until the de-
sired level is reached.
G) Tips
The massage function switches off automati-
cally after approximately 10 minutes.

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onal settings in the MMI
You can adjust additional settings and switch
functions on or off in the MMI.
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
VEHICLE > Seats > Additional seat settings.
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the follow-
ing options may be available.
Reset seat position
You can adjust the position of the front passeng-
er’s seat to match the driver's seat. The rear
seats are set to a pre-defined position.
Driver seat entry assistance/Front passenger
seat entry assistance
Entry assistance makes it easier to enter or exit
the vehicle.
Rear seat entry assistance
If the function is switched on, the rear seat will
automatically move all the way back when the
door next to that seat is opened.
Passenger side rear seat adjustment
If the function is switched on, the front passeng-
er's seat can be adjusted from the rear seat
= page 77.
Rear seat upright/reclining position
You can set the upright/reclining position on the
MMI & A in Adjusting the comfort position on
page 79.
Adjusting the front passenger's seat from
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You can adjust the front passenger's side with the
driver's seat buttons.
Applies to: MMI:
> Select on the home screen: VEHICLE > Seats.
> To display the various seats, press ) or ¢.
> To switch on the function, press the 2/ button.
The lower edge of the button will turn red.
After you have switched on the function, you can
adjust the front passenger's seat using the driv-
er's seat buttons > page 73, fig. 60.


The function switches off automatically when
you exit the menu.
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Applies to: vehicles with a front center armrest

Fig. 62 Cockpit: center armrest


Fig. 63 Cockpit: divided center armrest
Adjusting the center armrest
Applies to: vehicles with undivided armrest
> Press the @ button to raise or lower the arm-
rest.
Applies to: vehicles with divided armrest
> Move the armrest upward or downward to raise
and lower the armrest.
> To slide the armrest forward or back, press the
button @.

ZA\ WARNING
—Incertain positions, the front center arm-
rest can interfere with the driver’s arm
movement, which increases the risk of in-
jury.
— Applies to: vehicles with undivided armrest:
Loose objects can be thrown around the

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Adjusting seats with the Rear Seat Remote
Applies to: vehicles with Rear Seat Remote
You can adjust the rear seat using the Rear Seat
Remote.
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Fig. 65 Rear Seat Remote: selecting the seat to be adjust-
ed
Pay attention to the safety precautions for
vehicles with reclining seat systems > A\ in Ad-
justing the comfort position on page 79.
For
general use of the Rear Seat Remote, read
the information in > page 25.
Operating
Applies to: Rear Seat Remote
> Press SEATS on the home screen.
> To display the various seats, press the button
©.
The red color of the symbol @) indicates which
seat is being selected.
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the func-
tions listed below may be available.
Seat adjustment
> Select on the home screen: SEATS > Seat set-
ting.
> If necessary, press ) or ¢.
> If necessary, press the desired seat on the Rear
Seat Remote.
> To select a seat setting, press a button if neces-
sary, for example zd.
> Press the respective arrow until the desired po-
sition is reached.
Massage
> Select on the home screen: SEATS > Massage.
> If necessary, press ) or ¢.
> If necessary, press the desired seat on the Rear
Seat Remote.
> To switch the massage function on or off, press
the Start/Stop button.
> To adjust the massage type, press the desired
button, for example Wave.
> To adjust the intensity of the massage, press
the Intensity button repeatedly until the de-
sired level is reached.
> Applies to: foot massage on the front passeng-
er's side: Requirement: the leg support is fold-
ed out. To adjust the foot size, press the (}f) but-
ton and select S, M, or L. You can adjust the
foot
heating in the climate control menu
=> page 106.
Seat ventilation balance
Using the seat temperature balance, you can heat
the backrest and seat surface to different tem-
peratures > A\ in Settings on page 107.
> Select on the home screen: SEATS > Seat temp.
balance.
> If necessary, press ) or ¢.
> If necessary, press the desired seat on the Rear
Seat
Remote.
> To adjust the seat temperature balance, slide
the control upward or downward.
C@) Note
— Do not wear shoes when using the foot mas-
sage and the leg support.
— Do not place any objects on the leg support.
— Do not exceed the maximum load of 110 lb.
@ Tips
The massage function switches off automati-
cally after approximately 10 minutes.
Adjusting the front passenger's seat from
the rear
Applies to: vehicles with power adjustable rear seats
Depending on the equipment, you may be able to
adjust the front passenger's seat using the but-
tons in the center armrest/center console or on
the Rear Seat Remote.
The settings depend on the vehicle equipment. >
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Full-Length center console
Applies to: vehicles with full-length center console

Fig. 68 Rear: full-length center console
The functions depend on the vehicle equipment.
@AC socket > page 97
@ 12 volt socket > page 97
@® Cup holder > page 98
@ Folding tray table page 99
© Rear Seat Remote holder > page 25
© Center armrest with storage compartment:
press the button on the center armrest and fold
the armrest upward.
Steering wheel
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Make sure that:
— The distance between your upper body and the
steering wheel is at least 10 in (25 cm)
— Your arms are bent slightly at the elbows
— You have a sufficient view of the area around
the vehicle and you have a clear view of the in-
strument cluster and head-up display*.
— You are always holding the steering wheel with
both hands on the outer edge at the sides (9:00
and 3:00 position) when driving

protection, which increases the risk of injury
or fatality.
— Never hold the steering wheel in the 12:00
position or in any other way, such as holding
the center of the steering wheel. Otherwise,
your arms, hands, and head could be injured


in the event that the driver's airbag deploys.



\, WARNING
—To reduce the risk of an accident, make sure
the steering wheel is adjusted correctly and
cannot be moved out of position before you
start to drive.
— If you are too close to the steering wheel,


the driver's airbag cannot provide optimal

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Adjusting the steering wheel position
The steering wheel position can be adjusted elec-
trically
up/down and forward/back.
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Fig. 69 Steering column: switch for adjusting the steering
wheel position
> To move the steering wheel upward or down-
ward, press the switch upward or downward.
> To move the steering wheel forward or back-
ward, press the switch forward or backward.
The steering wheel can also be adjusted when the
ignition is switched off.
In vehicles with memory function, the steering
column settings are stored together with the
seat position.
@ Tips
Entry assistance makes it easier to enter or
exit the vehicle by moving the steering wheel
= page 75, Driver seat entry assistance/
Front passenger seat entry assistance.

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Each deployed airbag is filled with gas. When this
occurs, the airbag covers open and the airbags
unfold with great force into the deployment zone
within milliseconds. Inflated airbags reduce the
movement of passengers wearing safety belts in
the direction of the impact and thus help to re-
duce the risk of injury. They can help to protect
the head, upper body, and lap, for example. How-
ever, there is the possibility that airbag deploy-
ment can cause injuries.
The airbag system only works when the ignition
is turned on.
If you or other vehicle passengers have physical
limitations that prevent sitting in a correct posi-
tion, modifications to the vehicle may be neces-
sary. For more information, contact an author-
ized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facili-
ty, or call Audi customer support at
1-800-822-2834.
@) Tips
The side curtain airbags in your vehicle have
ejection mitigation functions. This reduces
the risk of being ejected from the vehicle inte-
rior during an accident, especially in the event
of a vehicle rollover.
Advanced airbag system

Fig. 79 Headliner: indicator light to display the status of
the front passenger's airbag
The Advanced Airbag System in your vehicle has
been certified to comply with the requirements
of the United States Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
Standard (FMVSS) 208, as well as Canada Motor
Vehicle Safety Standard (CMVSS) 208 as applica-
ble at the time your vehicle was manufactured.
According to these requirements, the front Ad-
vanced Airbag System on the passenger’s side
has been certified for “suppression” for infants
approximately 12 months old and younger, and
for “low risk deployment” for children aged 3 to
6 years old (as defined in the standard).
The advanced airbag system will activate or deac-
tivate the front passenger's airbag based on the
occupancy of the seat. If a front airbag deploys
during an accident, the deployment force will
adapt to the passenger.
Components
The advanced airbag system consists of the fol-
lowing components:
— Front airbags in the steering wheel and in the
instrument panel on the front passenger's side:
these can protect the front passengers during
an accident
— Passenger occupant detection sensor in the
front passenger's seat: this detects if the front
passenger's seat is occupied (for example, by a
person or a small child in a child safety seat)
— Seat position sensors on the front seats: these
determine the distance between the seat and
the steering wheel or instrument panel
— Sensors in the front seat belt latch: these de-
tect if the safety belts are fastened
—The PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF ®; ON @
indicator light in the headliner:this indicates if
the front passenger's airbag is activated or de-
activated
- Ea indicator light in the instrument cluster:
this monitors the function of the Advanced Air-
bag System components to ensure they are
functioning correctly
How the components function together
The passenger occupant detection sensor in the
front passenger's seat detects if the front pas-
senger's seat is occupied. The passenger occu-
pant detection sensor measures the electrical ca-
pacity on the front passenger’s seat. The pas-
senger's airbag is activated or deactivated de-
pending on the electrical capacity that is meas-
ured.
The passenger's airbag is activated if:
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— The electrical capacity is higher than the
threshold stored in the control module
— The electrical capacity is the same as or greater
than the electrical capacity of a typical adult
The passenger's airbag is deactivated if:
— The electrical capacity is lower than the thresh-
old stored in the control module
— The electrical capacity is the same as or less
than the electrical capacity of a typical one-
year-old child in a child safety seat that has
been used for certification in accordance with
FMVSS 208
If the front passenger's airbag is activated, the
PASSENGER AIR BAG ON @ indicator light
will turn on. If the front passenger's airbag is de-
activated, the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF #;
indicator light will turn on.
The deployment force of the front airbags adapts
based on whether or not the safety belt is used
and the distance between the seat and the steer-
ing wheel/instrument panel. For example, if a
person is too close to the front airbag, the front
airbag will deploy with less force to help reduce
the risk of injury.
Meaning of PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF #4, ON
® indicator light
When the ignition is switched on, the system de-
tects whether the front passenger's seat is occu-
pied. PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF #; ON ®
will turn on for several seconds during this proc-
ess. Then it will indicate whether the front pas-
senger's airbag is activated or deactivated.
— PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF 8%; the front
passenger's airbag is deactivated and will not
deploy in the event of an accident.
— PASSENGER AIR BAG ON @®: the front pas-
senger's airbag is activated and could deploy in
the event of an accident.
If a change to the occupancy status of the front
passenger's seat is detected
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF #; ON @ will
flash for several seconds and will then display the
status of the front passenger's airbag.
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Always make sure the indicator light corresponds
to the occupancy of the front passenger's seat.
— Adults or individuals with a similar stature sit-
ting in the front passenger seat: The front pas-
senger's airbag must be activated.
PASSENGER AIR BAG ON @ must remain
on.
— Individuals with a smaller stature (for exam-
ple, adolescents or smaller adults) sitting in
the front passenger seat: The front passeng-
er's airbag must be activated.
PASSENGER AIR BAG ON ® must remain
on.
— Child in a child safety seat secured on the
front passenger seat: The front passenger's air-
bag must be deactivated.
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF ®, must remain
on.
— Front passenger seat is not occupied: The front
passenger's airbag must be deactivated.
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF 3, must remain
on.

Z\ WARNING
— An adult or a person with a small stature
(such as a young person or small adult) seat-
ed on the front passenger's seat will not be
protected by the passenger's airbag in the
event of a collision if the passenger's airbag
is deactivated. This increases the risk of in-
jury and death. Always make sure that
PASSENGER AIR BAG ON @ remains on
while driving. If
PASSENGER AIR BAG ON @ does not
turn on, make sure the front passenger is
sitting correctly in the seat > page 72 and
that there are no objects covering the front
passenger's seat (such as blankets or pil-
lows). If PASSENGER AIR BAG ON @
still does not turn on, the front passenger's
seat must not be used. Drive to an author-
ized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service
Facility and have the airbag system inspect-
ed.
—Achild ina child safety seat on the front
passenger's seat - especially in a rear-facing
child safety seat - can receive a severe im-
pact if the front passenger's airbag deploys,

Warm and cold

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.
AUTO
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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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