2020 AUDI A8 Owners Manual

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Opening and closing

Convenience opening and closing the
sunshade*
Applies to: vehicles with power blinds
You can open or close all of the sunshades at
once.
> Press and hold [2:] on the lower display. Or:
> Press and hold the [2:] button in the rear door.
Or:
> Applies to: Rear Seat Remote: Select on the
home screen: Blinds. Press on the picture of
the sunshade to operate it.

ZA WARNING
— Never close the windows or panoramic glass
roof* carelessly or in an uncontrolled man-
ner, because this increases the risk of injury.
— For security reasons, the windows and the
panoramic glass roof* can only be opened
and closed with the vehicle key at a maxi-
mum distance of approximately 6.5 feet
(2 m) from the vehicle. Always pay attention
when using the f button to close the win-
dows and the panoramic glass roof* so that
no one is pinched. The closing process will
stop immediately when the ff button is re-
leased.

Panoramic glass roof
Operating the panoramic glass roof and
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Applies to: vehicles with panoramic glass roof and roof sun-
shade


Fig. 45 Headliner: panoramic glass roof and sunshade*
buttons
The control buttons are equipped with a two-
stage function. Depending on the equipment, it
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may also be possible to operate the roof and the
roof sunshade from the rear.
When tilting or opening the roof, the roof sun-
shade will open partially or completely if the sun-
shade is closed.
Operating the front roof sunshade
Requirement: the roof must be closed.
> Opening and closing the sunshade: push the
2D switch in the headliner @) briefly toward
the rear or forward to the second level. Or:
Push or pull the &> switch in the rear briefly
downward or upward to the second level.
> Partially opening the sunshade: press the A>
switch to the first level until the sunshade
reaches the desired position. Or:
> Applies to: Rear Seat Remote: Open or close the
sunshade: select on the home screen: Blinds.
Press on the picture of the sunshade to operate
it.
Operating the rear roof sunshade*

> Opening and closing the sunshade: push the -&
switch in the headliner @) briefly forward or to-
ward the rear to the second level. Or:
> Push or pull the switch in the rear door
briefly downward or upward to the second lev-
el.
> Partially opening the sunshade: press the
switch to the first level until the sunshade
reaches the desired position. Or:
> Applies to: Rear Seat Remote: Select on the
home screen: Blinds. Press on the picture of
the sunshade to operate it.
Operating the roof from the cockpit
> Tilting the roof: press the A> switch in the
headliner briefly upward to the second level (@).
> Closing the tilted roof: pull the 2> switch
downward briefly to the second level.
> Opening the roof: slide the 2s switch back
briefly twice in a row to the second level @).
> Closing the roof: push the 2> switch forward
briefly to the second Level.
> Opening or closing partially: slide the A>
switch to the first level and hold it there until
the roof reaches the desired position.
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Operating the roof from the rear*
> Tilting the roof: briefly press the > switch* in
the rear door downward once to the second lev-
el.
> Closing the tilted roof: pull the > switch* up-
ward briefly to the second Level.
> Opening the roof: press the 2S switch* in the
rear door downward again briefly to the second
level.
> Closing the roof: pull the 2> switch* upward
briefly to the second level.
> Opening partially: pull or press the 2> switch*
to the first level until the roof reaches the de-
sired position. Or:
> Applies to: Rear Seat Remote: Select on the
home screen: Blinds. Press on the picture of
the roof to operate it.
Quick opening and closing
You can also open or close the roof and front sun-
shade from the cockpit in one movement.
> Opening the roof and sunshade: slide the 2>
switch back briefly twice in a row to the second
level @).
> Closing the opened roof: push the 2S switch
forward briefly twice in a row to the second lev-
el.
Roof emergency closing
If an object is detected when closing, the roof
will open again automatically. In this case, you
can then close it with the power emergency clos-
ing function.
> Within five seconds after the sunroof opens au-
tomatically, pull the applicable button until the
roof is closed.

ZA\ WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury, always pay atten-
tion when closing the roof. Always switch the
ignition off and take the key with you when
leaving the vehicle.


)_ This function is not available in all countries.
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C@) Note
Always close the roof when you leave the vehi-
cle and when there is precipitation to reduce
the risk of damage to the interior equipment,
particularly the electronic equipment.
Gi) Tips
— After switching off the ignition, the roof and
sunshades can still be operated for several
minutes as long as neither of the front
doors are opened.
— It is not possible to open the roof when
temperatures are too low.
Opening and closing the rear window
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Applies to: vehicles with a sunshade on the rear window
The sunshade on the rear window can be operat-
ed both from the cockpit and from the rear seats.
Operating the sunshade on the rear window
> Applies to: MMI: Opening and closing the sun-
shade: Press [4] on the lower display. Or:
> Press the [2:] button briefly in the rear door. Or:
> Applies to: Rear Seat Remote: Select on the
home screen: Blinds. Press on the picture of
the rear window sunshade to operate it.
Valet parking
Applies to: vehicles with valet parking function
The valet parking function can protect the lug-
gage compartment from unauthorized access.

The [VALET] button for valet parking is in the
glove compartment.

You can switch the valet parking function on, for
example when someone else is parking your vehi-
cle ). The vehicle can be driven, locked, and un-
locked using the vehicle key, but access to the
luggage compartment is blocked.
> Remove the mechanical key > page 47.
> Press the [VALET] button in the glove compart-
ment. The LED in the button turns on if the
function is switched on.

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> Lock the glove compartment with the mechani-
cal key.
> Give your vehicle key to the service personnel
who are parking your vehicle and keep the me-
chanical key.
The following buttons are deactivated when the
valet parking function is switched on:
— <3 button in the driver's door
— <3 or 4s button on the vehicle key
— Handle in the luggage compartment lid
If the valet parking function is switched on, a
message will appear every time the ignition is
switched on.
@ Tips
Please note that the luggage compartment
can still be accessed from the vehicle interior
in vehicles with fixed rear seat backrests or
ones that cannot be locked, even when the
valet parking function is switched on.
Garage door opener
Applies to: vehicles with garage door opener
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ent systems
With the garage door opener, you can activate
systems such as the garage doors, security sys-
tems or house lights from inside your vehicle.
These functions are operated in the MMI. Multi-
ple receivers can be programmed, which can con-
trol the functions of up to eight hand-held trans-
mitters.

ZX WARNING
— When operating or programming the garage
door opener, make sure that no people or
objects are in the area immediately sur-
rounding the equipment. People can be in-
jured or property can be damaged if struck
when closing.
— Do not allow yourself to be distracted from
traffic by the viewing and operating the dis-
plays.

G) Tips
— If you sell your vehicle, remove the key user
= page 42 and reset all settings to the fac-
tory settings > page 267.
— For an explanation on conformity with the
FCC regulations in the United States and the
Industry Canada regulations, see
> page 339.
G) Tips
Before you program your system to the ga-
rage door opener, first check the compatibili-
ty:
— Ask an authorized Audi dealer or authorized
Audi Service Facility or check at www.
homelink.com. You can also find more infor-
mation about HomeLink there.
— You can display information about Home-
Link (compatibility level/status/country
code/HomeLink generation) in the MMI:
— Select on the home screen: VEHICLE > Set-
tings & Service > Garage door opener > @.
Applies to: vehicles with garage door opener
Requirements: the remote control transmitter
must be programmed > page 58, the vehicle
must be within range of the system, and the igni-
tion must be switched on.
There are multiple options to open or close the
system (such as the garage door).
> If you have only programmed one remote con-
trol transmitter, press the ra button on the
lower
display. Or
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> If you have programmed multiple remote con-
trol transmitters, press the r@ button on the
lower display and then press the respective sys-
tem button. Or
> If you have configured the programmable
steering wheel button*, press the >K button
=> page 40 and then press the respective button
for the system. Or
> If you have programmed Location pairing,
press the button for it on the upper display (no-
tification center > page 22). As you approach
the system, the button is displayed on the
MMI.
If transmission was successful, the message:
Send to: XXX will appear.
Applies to: vehicles with garage door opener
You can program both fixed code and rolling code
systems in the MMI using the procedure that is
described.
Requirement: the ignition must be switched on.
Programming the system
Applies to: MMI
Requirement: the hand transmitter must be
present and the vehicle must be within range of
the system (such as the garage door) that you
would like to program.
> If you are programming the garage door opener
for the first time, press the - button on the
lower display. Follow the instructions in the
MMI. Or
> If you would like to program other systems, se-
lect on the home screen: VEHICLE > Settings &
Service > Garage door opener. Select the de-
sired button: @). Follow the instructions in the
MMI.
> If you would like to reprogram systems that are
already programmed, select on the home
screen: VEHICLE > Settings & Service > Garage
door opener. Press the Z button and select 7
for the system to be reprogrammed. Select:
Program. Follow the instructions in the MMI.

D_ Only applies to rolling code systems
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With some systems, the garage door opener will
be immediately available after programming.
With other systems, the garage door opener
must also be synchronized.
Synchronizing!)
Requirement: the hand transmitter must already
be programmed and the vehicle must be within
range of the system (such as the garage door).
If the system synchronization is performed di-
rectly after the programming procedure, follow
the instructions on the MMI.
If you would like to sync at a later time:
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
VEHICLE > Settings & Service > Garage door
opener.
> Press the button for the system that you would
like to synchronize.
> Follow the instructions in the MMI.
Location pairing
For easier operation, you can program your sys-
tem's location.
Requirements: the respective hand transmitter
must be programmed © page 58 and the vehicle
must be located in front of the system.
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
VEHICLE > Settings & Service > Garage door
opener.
> Press the Z button.
> Press the Z button for the system your vehicle
is facing.
> Select: Location pairing.
> Follow the instructions in the MMI.
Only a maximum of three systems can be dis-
played in the notification center > page 22. If
you would like to have all systems displayed,
press aa.
Renaming programmed systems
You can rename the programmed systems indi-
vidually.

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> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
VEHICLE > Settings & Service > Garage door
opener.
> Press the Z button.
> Press the “ button for the system that you
would like to rename.
> Select: Rename.
> Follow the instructions in the MMI.
Deleting programmed systems
The programmed systems can be deleted individ-
ually or all at once.
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
VEHICLE > Settings & Service > Garage door
opener.
> Press the Z button.
> To delete an individual system, press the L]
button for the desired system. If the checkmark
¥ is set, select: Delete.
> To delete all systems, select: All > Delete.
@ Tips
— Make sure the batteries in the hand trans-
mitter are charged before starting the pro-
gramming process.
— The programming process may take up to
30 seconds. It may be necessary for the
hand transmitter to be pressed again in the
meantime.
— The garage door opener may need to be
synchronized with the system after pro-
gramming. Follow the manufacturer's in-
structions for doing this.
@ Tips
In some cases, the system may need to be
programmed in a different mode (“D mode”).
— Switch the ignition on.
— Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
VEHICLE > Settings & Service > Garage
door opener.
— Press and hold the desired button @).
— Select Yes, in D mode and follow the in-
structions on the MMI.
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Lights and Vision

Lights and Vision
Exterior lighting
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Fig. 47 Instrument panel: light button module
@ Light switch &
Press and hold @ until the desired light function
is selected. The selected function is displayed
briefly in the instrument cluster. When switching
on the ignition, the AUTO light function is auto-
matically selected.
— AUTO - The automatic headlights adapt to the
surrounding brightness automatically. The day-
time running lights* will automatically turn on.
In vehicles for certain markets, you can switch
the automatic daytime running lights* on and
off in the MMI.
— 20 - Low beam headlights. As soon as the igni-
tion is switched on, you can switch on the low
beam headlights manually.
— 30a - Parking lights. You can switch on the park-
ing lights at speeds under 20 mph (32 km/h).
— USA models: OFF - You can switch off all light
functions at speeds below 6 mph (10 km/h).
— Canada models: OFF - You can only switch off
all light functions when the vehicle is parked
and the ignition is switched off.
When the low beam headlights or parking lights
are switched on, the respective Ba or Ea indica-
tor light appears in the instrument cluster.
@ All weather light 2
The headlights automatically adjust so that there
will be less glare, for example when the road sur-
face is wet.
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@ Rear fog lights %
To reduce glare for traffic behind your vehicle, the
rear fog lights should only be turned on in ac-
cordance with the legal requirements in the
country where you are operating the vehicle.
Automatic headlight range control
Your vehicle is equipped with automatic head-
light range control. It reduces glare for oncoming
traffic if the vehicle load changes. The headlight
range adjusts automatically.
Audi adaptive light
Applies to: vehicles with Audi adaptive light
Audi adaptive light provides better visibility when
driving in the dark. The lights are adapted to the
road conditions based on speed, such as when
driving on expressways, rural roads, at intersec-
tions, and around curves. The adaptive light only
functions when the automatic headlights are ac-
tivated.

ZA WARNING
— Follow the safety precautions and note the
limits of the assist systems, sensors, and
cameras > page 154.
— Automatic headlights are only intended to
assist the driver. They do not relieve the
driver of responsibility to check the head-
lights and to turn them on manually based
on the current light and visibility conditions.
For example, fog cannot be detected by the
light sensors. So always switch on the low
beams ZO under these weather conditions
and when driving in the dark.
@ Tips
— If the vehicle battery has been discharging
for a while, the parking light may switch off
automatically. Avoid using the parking
lights for several hours.
— Follow the regulations applicable to the
country where you are operating the vehicle
when stopping the vehicle and when using
the lighting systems.
—Awarning tone will sound if you open the
door when the exterior lights are switched
on.

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— Only the front headlights turn on when the
daytime running lights are switched on*. In
vehicles in certain markets, the tail lights
will also turn on.
—In cool or damp weather, the inside of the
headlights, turn signals, and tail lights can
fog
over due to the temperature difference
between the inside and outside. They will
clear shortly after switching them on. This
does not affect the service life of the light-
ing.
— When the parking lights are switched on
and the ignition is switched off, the 00-} sym-
bol appears in the light switch module.
Turn signal and high beam lever

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Fig. 48 Operating lever: switching on the turn signal and
high beams
The lever operates the turn signals, the high
beams and the headlight flasher.
Turn signal @ >
The turn signal activates when you move the lev-
er into a turn signal position when the ignition is
switched on. The respective a or B indicator
light flashes.
@ - Right turn signal
@ - Left turn signal
The turn signal blinks three times if you tap the
lever (convenience turn signal).
If an indicator light blinks twice as fast as usual,
a turn signal bulb has failed. Carefully drive to an
authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service
Facility immediately to have the malfunction cor-
rected.
High beams 20 and headlight flasher
> Move the Lever to the corresponding position:
@- High beams on (vehicles with high beam as-
sistant*) > page 61
@ - High beams off or headlight flasher
The =o] indicator light in the instrument cluster
will turn on.

Z\ WARNING
High beams can cause glare for other drivers,
which increases the risk of an accident. For
this reason, only use the high beams or the
headlight flasher when they will not create
glare for other drivers.
High beam assistant
Applies to: vehicles with high beam assistant

The high beam assistant automatically turns the
high beams on or off depending on the surround-
ing conditions.
A camera on the rearview mirror mount can de-
tect light sources from other road users. The high
beams switch on or off automatically depending
on the position of vehicles driving ahead and on-
coming vehicles, the vehicle speed as well as oth-
er environmental factors and traffic conditions.
Switching on the high beam assistant
Requirement: the automatic headlights must be
set and the high beam assistant must be switch-
ed on in the MMI = page 63.
> To activate the high beam assistant, tap the
lever forward @) > page 61, fig. 48. The fa in-
dicator light appears in the instrument cluster
display and the high beams are switched on or
off automatically. If the high beams were com-
pletely or partially switched on, the Ea indica-
tor light will turn on.
Switching the high beams on or off manually
If the high beams did not switch on or off auto-
matically as expected, you may switch them on or
off manually instead:
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> To switch the high beams on manually, tap the
lever forward @) > page 61, fig. 48. The =| in-
dicator light turns on.
> To switch the high beams off manually, pull the
lever back @) > page 61, fig. 48. The high beam
assistant is deactivated.
Operating the headlight flasher
> To operate the headlight flashers, pull the lever
back @ © page 61, fig. 48. If the high beam as-
sistant is activated, but the high beams were
not turned off, the high beam assistant remains
activated.

ZA WARNING
— Follow the safety precautions and note the
limits of the assist systems, sensors, and
cameras > page 154.
— High beam assistant is only intended to as-
sist the driver. The driver is still responsible
for controlling the headlights and switching
them manually depending on light and visi-
bility conditions.
— High beams can cause glare for other driv-
ers, which increases the risk of an accident.
For this reason, only use the high beams or
the headlight flasher when they will not cre-
ate glare for other drivers.

@) Tips
Certain settings are stored automatically in
the active personal profile.
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Laser lighting
Applies to: vehicles with laser lighting

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Fig. 49 Headlights: label
The laser high beams increase the range of the
headlights.
Technical changes to the headlights have signifi-
cantly increased the range. An additional module
integrated in the headlight converts a blue laser
light into a white light using a luminescent mate-
rial.
Switching laser lights on and off
The high beam is controlled by the high beam as-
sistant. The laser high beams switch on shortly
after activating the LED high beams if the re-
quirements that follow are met.
Requirement: the AUTO light function must be
set, and the high beam assistant and the laser
lights must be switched on in the MMI
=> page 63.
> To switch on the high beam assistant, tap the
lever
forward @) > page 61, fig. 48. The in-
dicator light appears in the instrument cluster
display and the high beams are switched on or
off automatically.