2020 AUDI A8 lights

Table of contents

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Display and operation............
Instrument cluster...............
Instrument cluster overview...........
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Multi Media Interface................
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Head-up display..................
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Voice recognition system........
General information.................
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External voice operation..............
Global functions.................
Additional function buttons...........
Starting and driving.............
Personalization..................
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Lights and Vision................. 60
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Windshield wipers................... 68
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Correct passenger seating position...... 72
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Child safety seats.............2..000. 91
Stowing and using............... 97.
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Storage and compartments............ 98
Luggage compartment............... 100
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Warm and cold................... 104
Climate control system.........-.0005 104
Steering wheel heating............... 108
Auxiliary climate control.............. 108
Fluids in the A/C system.............. 109
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Start/Stop system...........--00000- 121
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Electromechanical parking brake....... 124
Special driving situations.............. 126
Driving dynamic.................. 128
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4N0012721BD
Quick access

— Driver assistance systems ......
@ Depending on equipment:
—Cup holders ..............0..
—Socket .........0..0 0.000000.
@0) Depending on equipment:
— Starting the engine when there is
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Audi musicinterface ..........
— Audi phone box ...............
—SDcardreader ...............
@) Electromechanical parking brake
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@3) Automatic transmission selector
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@) [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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250
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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.

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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

Quick access

Drive system
=> page 121,
Electrical system
=> page 284,
Charging system
=> page 142
Electromechanical parking brake
=> page 124
Electromechanical parking brake
=>page 124
Electromechanical parking brake
=>page 125
Brake system ¥
=>page 124,>page 125,
=> page 283
Brake system ¥
=>page 124,>page 125,
=> page 283
Steering ¥
= page 131
Steering lock
=> page 131
Air suspension
=> page 130
Electrical system
=> page 284
Engine oil level (MIN)
=> page 278
Engine oil pressure
=> page 278
Cooling system
=> page 281
Hood
=> page 276
Charging system
=>page 142
Loose wheel warning
=> page 304
Night vision assist
=> page 164
Night vision assist
=> page 164







Distance warning
=> page 179

Steering intervention request
=>page 175
Safe start monitor
=> page 177,
Driver intervention request
=>page 177

Lane departure warning
=> page 180

Lane departure warning
=> page 180
Audi pre sense
=> page 183,
Intersection assist
=> page 189




















Yellow indicator lights
Central indicator light
=> page 7
Safety systems ¥
=> page 87
Transmission
=>page 117
Drive system
=> page 121
Cooling system
=> page 281
Vehicle sound
>page 121
Engine start system
=>page 112
Keys
=> page 112
Electromechanical parking brake
>page 125
Brake system
=> page 124
Electronic Stabilization Control
(ESC) ¥
=> page 133
Electronic Stabilization Control
(ESC) ¥
=> page 133

Quick access


Other indicator lights




















Rear safety belt Y
=> page 84
Start/Stop system
>page 121
Electric drive ready mode
>page 119
Low beam headlight
=> page 60
Parking light
=> page 60
Turn signals
=> page 61
Cruise control system
=> page 166
Cruise control system
=> page 166
Efficiency assist
=> page 167
Efficiency assist
=> page 167
Efficiency assist
=> page 167
Efficiency assist
=> page 167
Efficiency assist
> page 167
Efficiency assist
=> page 167
Efficiency assist
=> page 167
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Adaptive cruise assist
=> page 172
Adaptive cruise assist
=>page 172
Adaptive cruise assist
=> page 172
Adaptive cruise assist
=>page 172
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Lane guidance for adaptive cruise
assist
=> page 172
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Lane departure warning
=> page 180
High beams
=> page 61
High beam assistant
=> page 61
Laser lights
=> page 62
Rear safety belt ¥
=> page 84
Transmission
=> page 117
Start/Stop system
=> page 121
Convenience key
=> page 112
Electromechanical parking brake
=>page 125
Electromechanical parking brake
=>page 125
Hill hold assist
=>page 125
Electric drive ready mode
=>page 119
Electric drive ready mode
>page 119
Combustion engine
=>page 119
Plug-in-hybrid modes
>page 119
Plug-in-hybrid modes
=>page 119
Plug-in-hybrid modes
=>page 119
Steering
=> page 131
Air suspension
=> page 130
High-voltage battery range
=> page 142
High beam assistant
=> page 61

4N0012721BD
Quick access

OLED tail lights
=> page 64
Door lock
> page 45
Child safety lock
=> page 53







Speed warning system
=>page 159
Speed warning system
=>page 159
Camera-based traffic sign recog-
nition
=> page 160

Night vision assist
>page 165


Cruise control system
=> page 166




Cruise control system
=> page 166


Intersection assistant
=> page 189


Side assist
=> page 187

Distance warning
=> page 179




A) Rear cross-traffic assist
here => page 198
Adaptive cruise assist
=> page 178,
Efficiency assist
=> page 169



Adaptive cruise assist
>page 175





Lane guidance for adaptive cruise
assist
=> page 172



Lane departure warning
=> page 180


Lane departure warning
=>page 181

Audi pre sense
=>page 185
Emergency assist
=> page 190
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Instrument cluster

Switching the view
>» Press the VIEW button to switch between the
default view @ and the enhanced view (2).
Adjusting the layout
Depending on the vehicle equipment, various lay-
outs may be available.
» Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
SETTINGS > Display & brightness > Virtual
cockpit.
> To adjust the desired layout, press @).
Adjusting the additional display
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the addi-
tional displays that can be selected may vary.
» Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
SETTINGS > Display & brightness > Virtual
cockpit > (Configure).
> Select the desired additional display.
Reducing the display
Depending on the vehicle equipment, you can
hide the central area in the instrument cluster.
> Select in the instrument cluster: Vehicle func-
tions tab > EE] button > Reduced display.
Coolant temperature
display
Applies to: vehicles with coolant temperature display
The coolant temperature display @) > page 12
only functions when the ignition is switched on.
To reduce the risk of engine damage, please ob-
serve the following notes about the temperature
ranges.
Cold range
If only the LEDs at the bottom of the gauge turn
on, the engine has not reached operating tem-
perature yet. Avoid high engine speeds, full accel-
eration, and heavy engine loads.
Normal range
The engine has reached its operating tempera-
ture once the LEDs up to the center of the gauge
turn on. If the || indicator light in the instru-
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ment cluster display turns on, the coolant tem-
perature is too high > page 281.
() Note
— Auxiliary headlights and other accessories in
front of the air intake impair the cooling ef-
fect of the coolant. This increases the risk of
the engine overheating during high outside
temperatures and heavy engine load.
— The front spoiler also helps to distribute
cooling air correctly while driving. If the
spoiler is damaged, the cooling effect will
be impaired and the risk of the engine over-
heating will increase. See an authorized
Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Fa-
cility for assistance.
Tachometer
The tachometer 2) > page 12 displays the engine
speed in revolutions per minute (RPM). The be-
ginning of the red zone in the tachometer indi-
cates the maximum permissible engine speed for
all gears once the engine has been broken in. Be-
fore reaching the red zone, you should shift into
the next higher gear, select the "D" or "S" selec-
tor lever position, or remove your foot from the
accelerator pedal.
Displaying the tachometer
Applies to: vehicles with plug-in hybrid drive
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
SETTINGS > Display & brightness > Virtual
cockpit > Left dial > Tachometer or Combined.
Engine speed limitation
If the AI indicator light turns on, the engine will
be automatically limited to the RPM displayed in
the instrument cluster. This will protect the en-
gine components, for example during a cold start
or from overheating.
The engine speed limitation will be deactivated
once the engine has reached its normal operating
temperature and you have released the accelera-
tor pedal.
If the engine speed limitation was activated by
an engine control malfunction, the By indicator
light also turns on. Make sure the engine speed >

Instrument cluster


outside temperature is around 41 °F (+5 °C)
and that ice can increase the risk of accidents.

Engine oil temperature
indicator
Applies to: vehicles with engine oil temperature indicator
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the engine
oil temperature %7 may be indicated by a bar in
the instrument cluster.
Requirement: the vehicle functions tab must be
selected.
> Switch to the enhanced view > page 13.
Depending on the vehicle model and the selected
layout, the engine oil temperature may also be
displayed in the default view.
When engine oil temperatures are low, the dis-
play --- °F (--- °C) appears in the instrument clus-
ter. The engine has reached its operating temper-
ature when the engine oil temperature is be-
tween 176 °F (80 °C) and 248 °F (120 °C) under
normal driving conditions. The engine oil temper-
ature may be higher if there is heavy engine load
and high temperatures outside. This is not a
cause for concern as long as the 2 => page 278
or Eg = page 278 indicator lights do not turn on.
Boost indicator
Applies to: vehicles with boost indicator
Depending on vehicle equipment, the current en-
gine load (meaning the current boost pressure)
may be indicated by a bar in the instrument clus-
ter.
Requirement: the vehicle functions tab must be
selected.
> Switch to the enhanced view > page 13.
Depending on the vehicle model and the selected
layout, the boost indicator may also be displayed
in the default view.
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Vehicle functions
The trip computer is displayed in the first tab of
the driver information system. Additional vehicle
functions can be accessed depending on the vehi-
cle equipment.
> Press the [=] button on the multifunction steer-
ing wheel.
— On-board computer > page 16
— Reduced display > page 14
— Reset trip odometer > page 15
— Energy flow display > page 119
— Lap times > page 162
— Lap statistics > page 163
On-board computer
Resetting values to zero
Requirement: the Consumption, Short-term
memory, or Long-term memory display must be
selected.
> To reset the values in one of the memories to
zero, press and hold the left thumbwheel on
the multifunction steering wheel for one sec-
ond, or
> Select in the instrument cluster: Vehicle func-
tions tab > EI button > Reset mi.
Displaying on-board computer information
on the Audi tablet
Applies to: Vehicles with Audi tablet
» Applies to: Audi tablet: Select on the home
screen: VEHICLE > Driving data. Current trip
data and information from the short-term
memory will be displayed.
Depending on the vehicle equipment, you can call
up the following displays in the on-board com-
puter one at a time by turning the left thumb-
wheel on the multifunction steering wheel:
— Time and date > page 266
— Plug-in hybrid drive: Range display
— Average consumption > page 17
— Short-term memory overview
— Long-term memory overview

4N0012721BD
Touch displays

Menus and symbols
Applies to: vehicles with Rear Seat Remote

RADIO c=)


RAX-0092
Smet) (7)

Fig. 21 Display: home screen (left) and submenu (right)

Symbol/Description Description

© Applications
Select and open applications. Depending on the equipment, you
may be able to use the following applications: SEATS, LIGHTS,
SUNSHADE, MEDIA, RADIO, PHONE, DEVICES, SOUND, SET-
TINGS, TIPS

Climate control system
Set and operate the climate control system for the rear section
=> page 104

=) Quick access
Use your finger to drag downward from the top of the screen to
open the quick access area. You can adjust the media playback
=> page 28 or telephone functions during a phone call > page 212.

(Home screen Go to the home screen

*1 Back Go one step back

Media playback
Adjust the media playback > page 28, access telephone functions
during a phone call > page 212

Side selection in vehicle
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Switching between different seats > page 77

Connecting to the MMI G@) Tips
Applies to: vehicles with Rear Seat Remote
The Rear Seat Remote remains connected to
To use the Rear Seat Remote, you must connect it the MMI if you remove the remote from the
to the MMI. holder.
Requirement: the ignition must be switched on.
> Secure the Rear Seat Remote in the designated
holder > page 26. The Rear Seat Remote will
automatically connect to the MMI.
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