2020 AUDI A8 fuel

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Amazon Alexa...... cece eee ee 253
Multimedia connections.............. 253
Playing media’. « 2 ssw x 2 wei 2 o oem 2 8 oe 255
Options and settings...............6. 259
Supported media and file formats...... 261
Troubleshooting sic s 6 caine x « eve «owe 263
Audi smartphone interface...... 264
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Troubleshooting..............0e0 eee 265
Additional settings.............. 266
System SettingS'. » 6 secie ss sews vc owe ee 266
Connected devices.................-. 268
Legal inforttiation’s < ses + < emus s ¢ sano 3 269
Maintenance and Care........... 270
Checking and Filling............. 270
FuUCliic oe aren a 2 sani & ¥ mimi @ wane Wo ame8e 270
Refueling..............0 cece eee eee 271
Emissions control system............. 274
Engine compartment................. 274
EMGIMeLOI Le. sussnce « » svaxace we ws snntate © & oxetinse # 4.6 277
Cooling systeM...........00 2-0 ee eee 281
Brake: fluids « ¢ sas ¢ ¢ eae = ¢ wens 5 ¢ cares 283
Electrical system. ............02-000. 284
Battery... 0.2... cece cee eee ee 284
Windshield washer system...........- 287
Service interval display............... 287
Whe ets ares ys ams i 2 ewe ¢ x masa 2 eae 289
Wheelsiand Tittes « sscis +o soins «0 senses 0 0 289
Tire pressure monitoring system....... 307
Care and cleaning................ 309
General information................. 309
Carwashes « sans 3 < aan a5 Ween 2b eee eS 309
Cleaning and care information......... 310
Taking your vehicle out of service....... 315
Troubleshooting................. 316
Emergency assistance........... 316
Generalinformation................. 316
EQuIPMENt eens « x cows o ween 3 e cies & 316
Tire MOBILEY-KIE wsscoe oo sressie ae emcosie wo sees 316
Replacing wheels................-00. 319
Space-saving spare tire............... 322
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TOWING... cece eee 324
Fuses and bulbs.................. 327
Fuses... 00... ccc eee eee eee 327
BUILDS sss s ¢ ware 5% Soom 5 2 cores Bee gee 330
Customer information........... 332
Data privacy...............00.0 eee 332
Image recording.............eee eee 332
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Transmitted information.............. 333
Accessories and technical

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Warranty’: « = sce « = seme us cemes § g eee e 336
Audi Literature Shop...............4. 336
Driving in other countries 336
Maintenance, repairs, and technical
MOGITICATIONS « sesso: os soni & 4 menace 4 & omer 336
Accessories and parts..............-. 338
Reporting Safety Defects.............. 338
Declaration of compliance for
telecommunications equipment and
electronic systems............---00005 339
Fechnnicalidata... . 6 ccsen ss ess oe meee 341
Identification data................... 341
Nehicle data ac»: » s seus «2 sews gy aes ge 341
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Quick access

— Driver assistance systems ......
@ Depending on equipment:
—Cup holders ..............0..
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@0) Depending on equipment:
— Starting the engine when there is
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Audi musicinterface ..........
— Audi phone box ...............
—SDcardreader ...............
@) Electromechanical parking brake
button 2.2... 6. cece eee eee eee
@3) Automatic transmission selector
lever... 2... cece ee eee eee eee
@) [START ENGINE STOP] button ....


@4 Steering wheel adjustment ......
@5) Lever for:
— Cruise control system .........
— Adaptive cruise assist ..........
@8 Data link connector for On Board
Diagnostic System (OBD) ........
@) Buttons for:
— LIQHtS sc ss cease se wees ts ee es
—All-weather lights ............
— Rear fog lights ...............
@8 Hood release ................-.
@9) Button for:
— Luggage compartment lid ......
— Fuel filler door release (plug-in
hybrid drive) ..............0.0.
G0 Exterior mirror adjustment ......
@2 Buttons for:
— Power windows .............-
—Child safety lock ..............
G) Tips
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Some the equipment listed here is only instal-
led in certain models or is available as an op-
tion.

Indicator lights overview
The indicator lights in the instrument cluster
blink or turn on. They indicate functions or mal-
functions.
With some indicator lights, messages may ap-
pear and warning signals may sound. The indica-
tor lights and messages may be covered by other
displays. To show them again, select the second
tab for messages with the multifunction steering
wheel & page 13.
Some indicator lights in the display can display in
several colors.

Oeil ans
If the A or N indicator light turns on, check
the message in the instrument cluster.
Some indicator lights turn on briefly as a function
check
when you switch the ignition on. These sys-
tems are marked with a V in the following tables.
If one of these indicator lights does not turn on,
there is a malfunction in that system.
The following indicator lights may be available,
depending on the vehicle equipment:

Red indicator lights
Central indicator light ¥
=> page 7,
Instrument cluster
=>page 12
Safety belt
=> page 84
Engine start system
=>page 112
Transmission
=>page 117

Instrument cluster

Instrument cluster
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Fig. 2 Instrument cluster overview (Audi virtual cockpit)
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the follow-
ing items may appear in the instrument cluster:
@) Display
— Engine coolant temperature ~E .. 14
— High-voltage battery charge level
Left
dial

—Tachometer ........ 000s eee 14
POWER MCLE cose so cece oo cesuene ¥ & 15
Tab ated « < neues « + sees 2 eas be 13
Central area ..............02.0. 13
Status line (one or two lines)
Right dial
— Convenience display
Fuellevel IY ...... 2... eee eee 272
Right additional display with speed-
ometer
Left additional display with:


—Gear ...... 0... eee eee 113
— Audi drive select mode ......... 128
Z\ WARNING
If there is a severe malfunction in the instru
ment cluster, the display may turn off. The
indicator
light may also turn on. Stop the ve-
hicle safely. See an authorized Audi dealer or
authorized Audi Service Facility for assistance.

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@ Tips
— You can select the units used for tempera-
ture, speed, and other measurements in the
Infotainment system > page 266.
— Speeds are displayed in mph (miles per
hour) or km/h (kilometers per hour).
— If there is a malfunction in the instrument
cluster, DEF will appear in the trip odometer
display. Have the malfunction corrected as
soon as possible.
— Certain instrument cluster content can also
be displayed in the head-up display*
=> page 37.
— Certain settings are stored automatically in
the active personal profile.
Loading a personal
profile
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e-: - Switch profile
Fig. 3 Instrument cluster: loading a personal profile

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Instrument cluster

— Energy consumers > page 17
— Driver assistance
— Traffic sign recognition and traffic light infor-
mation
Short-term memory and long-term memory
The short-term memory collects driving informa-
tion from the time the ignition is switched on un-
til it is switched off. If you continue driving within
two hours after switching the ignition off, the
new values will be included when calculating the
current trip information.
Unlike the short-term memory, the long-term
memory is not erased automatically. You can se-
lect the time period for evaluating trip informa-
tion yourself.
Average consumption
The current consumption can be shown using a
bar graph. The average consumption stored in
the short-term memory is also displayed. If the
bar is green, your vehicle is saving energy (for ex-
ample, using recuperation).
Energy consumers
The Energy consumers view lists other equip-
ment that is currently affecting fuel consump-
tion. The display shows up to three equipment
items. The equipment using the most power is
listed first. If more than three items using power
are switched on, the equipment that is currently
using the most power is displayed. A gauge also
shows the current total consumption of all other
equipment.
G@) Tips
The date, time of day, and time and date for-
mat can be set in the Infotainment system
=> page 266.
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Driving

prevents too much stress from being placed on
the locking mechanism.

ZA\ WARNING
— Always set the parking brake when leaving
your vehicle, even if for a short period of
time. If the parking brake is not set, the ve-
hicle could roll away, increasing the risk of
an accident.
— Do not leave your vehicle unattended while
the engine is running, because this increases
the risk of an accident.
— If the parking brake is set, it can release au-
tomatically when the accelerator pedal is
pressed. To reduce the risk of an accident,
do not inadvertently press the accelerator
pedal and always shift into “P” when the ve-
hicle is stopped.
— If you leave the vehicle, switch the ignition
off and take the key with you. This is espe-
cially important when leaving persons or an-
imals in the vehicle. Otherwise, the vehicle
could start unintentionally, the parking
brake could release, or electronic equipment
could activate, which increases the risk of an
accident.
— No persons or animals should be left in a
locked vehicle. Locked doors make it more
difficult for emergency workers to enter the
vehicle, which puts lives at risk.
— If you do not begin driving immediately af-
ter releasing the brake pedal, your vehicle
may begin to roll backward. Press the brake

pedal or set the parking brake immediately.

@) Note
If you have to stop on an incline, always press
the brake pedal to hold the vehicle in place to
reduce the risk of the vehicle rolling back-
ward. Do not try to hold the vehicle in place
by pressing and holding the accelerator pedal.
The transmission can overheat, which increas-
es the risk of damage.
Hill hold assist
If you take your foot off of the brake pedal when
driving on hills, the braking force will be held for
several seconds. At that time, you can start driv-
ing without the vehicle rolling backward.
Requirement: the driver's door must be closed,
the engine must be on, and the vehicle must be
traveling uphill.
> To activate hill hold assist, press and hold the
brake pedal for several seconds while the vehi-
cle is stationary.

Z\ WARNING
— If you do not begin driving immediately af-
ter releasing the brake pedal, your vehicle
may begin to roll backward. Press the brake
pedal or set the parking brake immediately.
— The hill hold assist cannot hold the vehicle
on inclines in every scenario (for example,
on slippery or icy ground).
Messages
Take over!


The vehicle cannot be held in place automatically.
Press the brake pedal to secure the vehicle from
rolling away unintentionally.
Gears and driving programs
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Fig. 98 Center console: selector lever


The automatic transmission shifts automatically
depending on the selected gear and the current
driving style. When driving with a moderate driv-
ing style, upshifting early and downshifting late
will help to improve fuel economy. When driving
with a sporty driving style, the transmission per-
mits higher RPMs.
The gears are displayed next to the selector lever. >
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Driving

The parking lock was released using the emer-
gency release > page 116 or can no longer be en-
gaged. Drive to an authorized Audi dealer or au-
thorized Audi Service Facility immediately to have
the malfunction corrected.
Move selector lever to automatic position
The transmission has switched out of tiptronic
mode. Switch back to automatic mode with the
selector lever > page 115.
Drive system
A new vehicle must be broken in within the first
1,000 miles (1,500 km) so that all moving parts
work smoothly together, which helps to increase
the service life of the engine and other drive com-
ponents.
Do not drive higher than two-thirds of the maxi-
mum permitted engine RPM during the first 600
miles (1,000 km) and do not use full accelera-
tion. The engine can be increased RPM gradually
during the next 300 miles (500 km).
Conventional and mild hybrid drive system
Applies to: vehicles with a conventional drive system or a mild
hybrid drive system
Vehicles with a conventional or mild hybrid drive
system are powered by a combustion engine. It
uses fuel to recover energy.
Vehicles with a mild hybrid drive system have ad-
ditional battery technology.
Plug-in hybrid drive
Applies to: vehicles with plug-in hybrid drive
With plug-in hybrid drive, you can select between
the electric and combustion engine drive systems
or combine them > page 119, > page 115.
Coasting
Similar to vehicles with a conventional drive sys-
tem, plug-in hybrid drive vehicles can also disen-
gage the combustion engine to save fuel. The ve-
hicle rolls without an engine braking effect in this
mode, which is like “coasting”. However, the elec-
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tric portion of the drive system remains engaged
and recuperates if necessary. The coasting func-
tion can be automatically activated in the “D” or
“E” driving program. This occurs automatically
when you take your foot off the accelerator ped-
al.
Applies to: vehicles with plug-in hybrid drive
The vehicle is able to recover energy by using “re-
cuperation”. The electric drive system operates
like a generator and converts a large portion of
kinetic energy into electrical energy that is stored
in the high-voltage battery. The vehicle is braked
during recuperation, which is similar to the en-
gine braking effect on a vehicle with a combus-
tion engine. This will happen automatically when
you press the brake pedal while driving in “D”
gear, or when you remove your foot from the ac-
celerator pedal.
When you press the brake pedal, recuperation is
used to brake the vehicle. The brakes will only be
activated if necessary. When driving normally,
this makes it possible to brake using only recu-
peration just before coming to stop and to lose
little energy and range from braking.
Settings options
You can set if recuperation should be adjusted to
be proactive*, for example, to the road.
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
VEHICLE > Charging & Efficiency > Efficiency
assist > Intelligent coasting.

Z\ WARNING
In certain situations, the recuperation may
brake proactively. However, the recuperation
braking effect is limited. Always be ready to
brake to reduce the risk of an accident.
G) Tips
If the ESC is limited or switched off, automat-
ic recuperation is not available and will not
brake.

Driving

> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
VEHICLE > Vehicle data.
> You may need to scroll down to the Energy flow
display.
@ Combustion engine
— Orange: motor on
— Gray: motor off
@ High-voltage battery
— Green: charge level
— Gray: drive system not switched on
®) Directional arrow
— Green: electric driving
— Orange: driving with combustion engine
— Green-orange: driving with boost function
@) Directional arrow
— green: Recuperation
G) Tips
The energy flow display can also be displayed
in the instrument cluster under the vehicle
functions tab.
Applies to: vehicles with plug-in hybrid drive
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Fig. 104 Range monitor
You can display the projected range of the vehi-
cle.
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
VEHICLE > Vehicle data.
> You may need to scroll down to the Range
monitor display.
@ Range potential (value)
@ Range potential (graphic)
®) Total range (graphic)
@ Total range (value)
© Electric range (value)
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Range potential: the value indicates the addi-
tional distance that may be gained by turning off
certain convenience functions. The convenience
functions with high energy usage are listed on
the display.
G) Tips
— The range can also be displayed in the in-
strument cluster in the on-board computer.
— The range that is indicated is based on the
previous and predicted consumption values.
For example, these can be affected if con-
venience functions are turned on.
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Applies to: vehicles with plug-in hybrid drive
You can display statistics about the trips traveled
using electric power and those using fuel. The
values are taken from the short-term memory
and long-term memory of the on-board comput-
er.
> Select on the home screen: VEHICLE > Vehicle
data.
> If necessary, scroll to the e-tron short-term
statistics or e-tron long-term statistics.
Vehicle sound
Applies to: vehicles with plug-in hybrid drive
The electric drive system generates considerably
less noise than a combustion engine. An artificial
engine sound is generated when driving electri-
cally so that the vehicle can be heard from the
outside when driving. The vehicle sound auto-
matically fades out at higher speeds when the
sounds from the tires and wind start increasing.

ZA WARNING
Other road users may not be able to defini-
tively hear electric vehicles when they are
driving. This increases the risk of an accident
particularly when driving in areas with little
traffic, when maneuvering, or when driving in
reverse.

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driving

Your driving style greatly influences the amount
of fuel and energy consumed, the environmental
impact, and the wear on the engine, brakes, and
tires. Note the following information for efficient
and environmentally-conscious driving:
— Turn off electrical equipment that is not need-
ed, for example seat heating*.
— Anticipate upcoming traffic situations while
driving to avoid unnecessary acceleration and
braking.
— Avoid driving at high speeds.
— Avoid adding extra weight to the vehicle if pos-
sible, for example by not leaving roof racks or
bike racks installed when they are not needed.
— Make sure the tire pressure is correct.
— Have maintenance performed regularly on the
vehicle.
— Do not drive with winter tires during the summ-
er.
— Do not let the engine run while the vehicle
parked.
— Use the Start/Stop system.
— Utilize the engine braking effect.
— Avoid driving short distances when possible.
G) Tips
The amount of noise produced by the vehicle
can increase significantly when driving with a
sporty style. Show respect to others around
you and the environment with the way you op-
erate your vehicle, especially at night.
Energy management
Your vehicle is equipped with an intelligent ener-
gy management system for distributing electrici-
ty. This significantly improves the starting ability
and increases the vehicle battery life.
@ Tips
— If you drive short distances frequently, the
vehicle battery may not charge enough
while driving. As a result, convenience func-
tions for electrical equipment may be tem-
porarily unavailable.
— The vehicle battery will gradually drain if
the vehicle is not driven for long periods of
time, or if electrical equipment is used
when the engine is not running. To ensure
that the vehicle can still be started, the
electrical equipment will be limited or
switched off.
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B Drive system: malfunction! Safely stop vehi-
cle
There is a malfunction in the drive system. The
brake
booster and the power steering may stop
working. Stop the vehicle immediately or as soon
as possible and do not continue driving. Have the
problem corrected by an authorized Audi dealer
or authorized Audi Service Facility.
B Drive system: malfunction! Please contact
Service
There is a malfunction in the drive system. Drive
slowly to an authorized Audi dealer or authorized
Audi Service Facility to have the malfunction cor-
rected.
BS Vehicle sound: malfunction! Pedestrians
cannot hear vehicle. Please contact Service
There is a malfunction in the vehicle sound func-
tion. Drive extremely carefully, since other road
users may not be able to hear your electric vehi-
cle. Drive to an authorized Audi dealer or author-
ized Audi Service Facility immediately to have the
malfunction corrected.
Start/Stop system
Applies to: vehicles with Start/Stop system
The Start/Stop system can help increase fuel
economy and reduce CO2 emissions.
In Start/Stop mode, the engine shuts off auto-
matically when stopped, for example at a traffic
light. The ignition and important assist systems
such as power steering and the brake booster will
remain available during the Stop phase. The en-
gine will restart automatically when needed. >
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