2020 AUDI A8 rear entertainment

Table of contents

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Display and operation............
Instrument cluster...............
Instrument cluster overview...........
Loading a personal profile.............
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Adjusting the display.................
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General touch display operation........
Multi Media Interface................
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Rear Seat Entertainment (Audi tablet) . . .
Head-up display..................
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Voice recognition system........
General information.................
Operating...............0..0..0000-
External voice operation..............
Global functions.................
Additional function buttons...........
Starting and driving.............
Personalization..................
Opening and closing.............
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Panoramic glass roof.............0005 55
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Garage door opener...........--.00-- 5H
Lights and Vision................. 60
Exterior lighting « ssscs< <2 coos 2 eeeme + aes 60
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VISION... ke eee eee 66
Windshield wipers................... 68
Digital compass............... 000 eee 70
Sitting correctly and safely...... 72
Correct passenger seating position...... 72
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Head restraints ..........0.-..0000005 81
Safety belts’: « sees + ¢ weve ss wae oe eee 82
Memory function's 5 sce << seas sv evan sx 85
Airbag system... 22... ee eee eee eee 86
Child safety seats.............2..000. 91
Stowing and using............... 97.
Power SOUrCeS ... 2... ee eee eee eee 97
Cup holders’: « ssa s ¢ sews s 5 eeies & 2 wees 98
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
Driving................. 0.00.00. 00. Ltt
Starting the vehicle................0- 11
When drivingjen <2 neve se eree ve sen eos 112
Drive system... 0... eee ee eee ee 118
Start/Stop system...........--00000- 121
Brakes, « s wees + pase ss pose ss meee ss TET 123
Electromechanical parking brake....... 124
Special driving situations.............. 126
Driving dynamic.................. 128
Audi drive select...............00000. 128
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Touch displays

Adjusting media playback
Applies to: vehicles with Rear Seat Remote

Fig. 22 Rear Seat Remote: selecting the playback source
You can adjust the volume of the media playback.
Together with the Audi tablet, you can also select
the playback source and send content from the
Audi tablet to the MMI.
Opening media playback
Requirement: the Rear Seat Remote must be con-
nected to the MMI > page 27.
> Use your finger to drag downward from the top
edge of the screen.
Adjusting the volume
You can adjust the volume of the highlighted
source (2).
>» To increase or decrease the volume, press + or -,
or
> To increase or decrease the volume, press the
@® or @ buttons > page 26, fig. 19.
Selecting the playback source
Applies to: Vehicles with Audi tablet
> To select a playback source, press the display
shown on the MMI or Audi tablet. The playback
source is highlighted.
> To send media playing on the Audi tablet to the
MMI, press @).
> To disconnect the Audi tablet from the MMI,
press @).
The following table gives an overview of the au-
dio output status:

Description






The sound output is through the
vehicle speakers.

The sound output is through the
headphones.
There is no sound output. To turn
on sound output, connect head-
phones or send the media playing
on the Audi tablet to the MMI.

Applies to: vehicles with Rear Seat Remote
The Rear Seat Remote settings can be set in the
MMI, for example to restrict operation by chil-
dren.
> Applies to MMI: Select on the home screen:
SETTINGS > Display & brightness > Operation
in rear.
Possible settings:
— Allow Rear Seat Entertainment access to
speakers
— Block RSE access to media sources
Block RSE with parental control button
When the function is switched on and parental
control is activated > page 53, the Rear Seat
Remote is blocked.
Block rear A/C operation with parental
control button
When the function is switched on and parental
control is activated, climate control operation us-
ing the Rear Seat Remote is blocked. You can con-
tinue to operate all other content with the Rear
Seat
Remote.
Technical data
Applies to: vehicles with Rear Seat Remote

Rear Seat Remote

Display OLED, 5.7" screen, 1920 x 1680 pixels


Battery

Lithium polymer (2700 mAh) >

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Rear Seat Remote

Dimensions (height x width x depth) 3.39 in x 6.38 in x 0.43 in (86 mm x 162 mmx
11 mm)


Weight

0.58 lbs (261 g)

Rear Seat Entertainment
(Audi tablet)
Introduction
Applies to: vehicles with Audi tablet
You can control available sources in the vehicle
(such as the radio) using the Audi tablet and lis-
ten to them through the vehicle speakers or
headphones. You can also display vehicle infor-
mation (such as the next oil change service). The
Audi tablet also has applications and functions
that are not related to the vehicle.

ZA WARNING
— As the driver, do not allow usage of the Audi
tablet to distract you from driving, as this
could increase the risk of an accident. For
example, do not reach behind you while
driving to operate the Audi tablet.
— Children in rear-facing child safety seats in
the rear: remove the Audi tablet from the
backrest on the front seat to reduce the risk
of
injury. Read the instructions in the chap-
ter > page 91.
— The Audi tablet can only be operated when
the vehicle is stationary or when it is secure-
ly positioned in the designated holder in the
vehicle. Like all loose objects, it could be
thrown through the vehicle and cause seri-
ous injuries in a collision. If the Audi tablet
is not in the designated holder, it must al-
ways be securely stowed while driving.
— Do not use any wireless devices on the front
seats within range of the airbags while driv-
ing. Also read the warnings in the chapter
=> page 86.
— The back of the Audi tablet can become hot
while charging. Pay attention to the housing
temperature, and be careful when removing
the Audi tablet from the holder.


@) Note
— Always follow the information found in >®
in General information on page 216.
— Protect the Audi tablet against prolonged
exposure to direct sunlight.
— Extremely high or low temperatures that
can occur inside vehicles may damage the
Audi tablet or impair its performance. Never
leave your Audi tablet in the vehicle in ex-
tremely high or low temperatures.
— Protect the Audi tablet from coming into
contact with any fluids.
G) Tips
— If the Audi tablet is used when the ignition
is switched off or outside of the range of the
MMI, then only the non-vehicle applications
and functions will be available.
— Vehicle settings are only possible through
the MMI.
— Please note that a Wi-Fi connection does
not automatically make it possible to use
the
Internet. For additional information,
see the chapter > page 216.
— The Audi tablet makes it possible to access
services from external providers. Permanent
availability cannot be guaranteed, because
that depends on the service provider.
— When playing online media sources, there
may be longer loading times or restrictions
on media playback, depending on the Inter-
net connection or the Wi-Fi usage (for ex-
ample, if there is intensive usage by multi-
ple devices on the hotspot, such as tablets
or laptops).
— The Audi tablet has an anti-theft protection
feature: it can only connect to the MMI of
the associated vehicle. Also, the Audi tablet
will be disabled if it has not been connected
to the MMI for longer than 30 days. To ena-
ble it again, connect the Audi tablet to the
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Symbol Description

There is no sound output. To switch
on the audio output, connect head-
phones or adjust the audio output
through the vehicle speakers.
The sound output is through the
Audi tablet speakers.
G) Tips
— Applies to: Rear Seat Remote: You can also
control the audio output from the Audi tab-
let using the Rear Seat Remote > page 28.
— The sound is only played through the Audi
tablet speakers if the Audi tablet is not con-
nected to the MMI and no headphones are
connected.
— If headphones are connected to the head-
phone jack (@) > page 30, fig. 23, the audio
output is sent to the wired headphones.
Bluetooth headphones already connected
will be muted.
— If the volume is too high, it will be adjusted
down to a set level when connecting to
headphones.
— Any integrated remote control functions are
not supported for wired headphones.
Applies to: vehicles with Audi tablet

The Audi tablet settings can be set in the MMI,
for example to restrict operation by children.
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
SETTINGS > Display & brightness > MMI.
Possible settings:
— Transfer MMI language to the Audi tablet
— Receive destinations from Audi tablet
— Display home screen on Audi tablet
— Allow Rear Seat Entertainment access to
speakers
Block RSE with parental control button
When this function is switched on and parental
control is activated > page 53, the ability to op-
erate the Audi tablet by touch is blocked. You can
continue to receive content on the Audi tablet
and adjust the volume using the buttons on the
Audi tablet. The MMI is used for control.
Block RSE access to media sources
When this function is switched on, access to the
MMI media sources (such as the radio or DVD
drive) is blocked. Access to files from the internal
Audi tablet flash drive is unrestricted.
Troubleshooting
Applies to: vehicles with Audi tablet
You can perform a device test when the Audi tab-
let functionality is limited.
> Select on the home screen: SETTINGS > Device
test.
> Follow the instructions in the display.
Technical data
Applies to: vehicles with Audi tablet

Audi tablet

Display LCD (IPS), 10.1" screen, 1920 x 1200 pixels

Internal flash drive Approximately 25 GB



Camera 1080p
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n
Bluetooth Bluetooth 4.0

Earphone connection 3.5 mm jack port

Memory card reader Memory cards with a capacity of up to 128 GB: mi-
croSD, microSDHC, microSDXC


USB

Micro-USB connection (USB 2.0) >

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Parking and maneuvering

Parking and
maneuvering
Introduction
Depending on the vehicle equipment, various
parking aids will help you when parking and ma-
neuvering.
Parking system
The parking system plus assists you while park-
ing using audio and visual signals to warn you
about objects detected in front of, behind, and at
the sides* of the vehicle > page 192.
The rearview camera shows the area behind the
vehicle in the MMI display. The lines in the rear-
view camera image help you to park and maneu-
ver > page 194.
The peripheral cameras are an addition to the
rearview camera and help you to see various
areas around the vehicle while parking and ma-
neuvering > page 194.
The rear cross-traffic assist can warn you of ap-
proaching cross traffic when driving in reverse or
exiting a parking space > page 198.
Settings options
You can adjust parking system functions individu-
ally. The adjustment options depend on the vehi-
cle equipment.
— Activating automatically > page 192
— Front and rear volume > page 193
— Entertainment fader > page 193
— Clean rearview camera > page 195
— View > page 197
— Rear cross-traffic assist > page 198


_ WARNING
Follow the safety precautions and note the
limits of the assist systems, sensors, and
cameras > page 154.

G) Tips
Practicing parking in a traffic-free location or
parking lot to become familiar with the sys-
tems is recommended. Practice parking in
good light and weather conditions.
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Parking system plus
Activating/deactivating
Applies to: vehicles with parking system plus



Fig. 145 Center console: parking aid button
General information
The parking system assists when parking and ma-
neuvering by providing warnings about obstacles.
If the ultrasonic sensors on the vehicle
=> page 155, fig. 115 detect an obstacle, the sys-
tem will provide audio and visual warnings.
Activating/deactivating
Requirement: the vehicle speed must be under
approximately 6 mph (10 km/h).
> Press the Pt or & button in the center console.
When activating, a brief tone will sound and
the LED in the button will turn on.
Automatic activation
> The system activates automatically when re-
verse gear is engaged while the engine is run-
ning. A brief tone will sound.
> If Automatic activation is switched on in the
MMI and if the vehicle approaches ) an obstacle
at speeds below approximately 6 mph (10
km/h), the parking aid will switch on automati-
cally. Audible signals will sound once the obsta-
cle is within the sensor detection area.
> Applies to: MMI: To switch Automatic activa-
tion on or off, select on the home screen: VEHI-
CLE > Parking aid > Automatic activation.
Automatic deactivation
The distance indicator for the parking system
plus will deactivate automatically when driving
forward faster than 6 mph (10 km/h).

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ZA\ WARNING
Follow the safety precautions and note the
limits of the assist systems, sensors, and
cameras > page 154.
@) Note
Keep enough distance from the curb to avoid
damage to the rims.
@) Tips
— Certain settings are stored automatically in
the active personal profile.
— If the parking aid is deactivated, it can only
be reactivated automatically when one of
the following conditions is met:

— The vehicle speed exceeds 6 mph
(10 km/h)
— The ignition is switched off and back on
again
— The parking brake is set and then released
—The “P” gear is engaged and released
again
Applies to: vehicles with parking system plus

Fig. 146 Upper display: distance indicator
If the sensors detect an obstacle, audible and vis-
ual signals will warn you.
Visual warnings
The visual warnings in the upper display help you
to detect the critical vehicle area and to estimate
the distance to an obstacle.
Red segments (4) show detected obstacles that
are in your vehicle's path. The red lines (2) mark
the expected direction of travel based on the
steering angle. A white segment (3) indicates a
detected obstacle that is outside of the vehicle's
path. The closer your vehicle comes to the obsta-
cle, the closer the segments will move to the ve-
hicle. The collision area has been reached when
the next to last segment is displayed. Obstacles
in the collision area, including those outside of
the vehicle's path, are shown in red. Do not con-
tinue driving farther.
Audio signals
The closer your vehicle gets to a detected obsta-
cle, the shorter the time between the audible sig-
nals. A continuous tone sounds when an obstacle
is less than approximately 1 foot (0.30 m) away
from the front or rear of the vehicle. Do not con-
tinue driving forward or in reverse >(@).
> To deactivate audio signals while parking, press
«Jin the upper display. The audio signals will be
automatically activated again the next time the
parking system is activated.
Adjusting the volume
You can adjust the volume to your preferences.
The settings depend on the vehicle equipment.
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
VEHICLE > Parking aid. Or
> Press |---| in the upper display when the parking
system is active.


Possible settings:
Front volume - Volume for the front area.
Rear volume - Volume for the rear area.
Entertainment fader - The volume of the audio/
video source is lowered when the parking system
is activated.
The new level is demonstrated briefly* when the
volume is adjusted.
Error messages
If P4 appears, the sensor in the respective area
or the speaker is faulty. Drive immediately to an
authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service
Facility to have the malfunction repaired.
If Avis displayed in the MMI, the ultrasonic sen-
sor indicated is icy or dirty. Clean the area in front
of the sensors > page 156. >
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Fuses and bulbs






































Fuse panel @) (red) Fuse panel (4) (black)
3 | Exhaust treatment, sound actuator 8 | Night vision assist, active suspension
4 |Rear climate control system control panel 9 | Adaptive cruise assist
5 |Right trailer hitch light ll Intersection assistant, driver assist sys-
6 | Trailer hitch positioning motor tems
7 |Trailer hitch 12 | Exterior sound
8 |Left trailer hitch light 14 | Right headlight
9 |Trailer hitch socket 15 [Left headlight
10 | Sport differential Fuse panel (5) (red)
11 | Exhaust treatment No. | Equipment
Fuse panel (8) (brown) 1 |Active suspension
No. | Equipment 2 |Service disconnect switch
1 | Driver assist systems control module 3_ | Refrigerator
2 |Rear Audi phone box 4 | Electric motor
3 | Rear seat adjustment 5 | Brake system
4 |Side assist 6 |High-voltage battery water pump
5 | Rear seat entertainment 7 |Interior climate control
6 |Tire pressure monitoring system 8 |A/C compressor
7 | Emergency call system 9 | Auxiliary battery control module
g | Parking heater radio receiver, fuel tank 10 |High-voltage battery
monitoring 11 |High-voltage battery
9 |Automatic transmission selector lever 14 | Thermal management
10 |TV tuner, data exchange control module 15 | Thermal management
11 | Vehicle opening/start (NFC) Fuse panel © (white)
12 | Garage door opener No. Equipment
13 | Rearview camera, peripheral cameras 1 | Reamecenter armrest heanng
14 | Central locking, tail lights 2 | Rear sliding sunroof
15 | Left rear seat adjustment 3 | CD/DVD player
16 trent belt tensioner on front passenger's 5 lac socket
6 | Passenger’s side rear safety belt tensioner
Fuse panel (4) (black) 7 |Front center armrest heating
No. | Equipment 8 |Rear footrest heating
Seat ventilation, rear seat heating, rear- 11 |Rear Seat Remote
1 |viewsmirror,.cefrigerator, diagnostic:con- 12 |Driver’s side rear safety belt tensioner
nector
2 |Gateway control module (communication) Bulbs
3 |Sound actuator
4 | Transmission heating valve Cs
5 | Engine start, electric motor Your vehicle is equipped with maintenance-free
7 |Active accelerator pedal headlights and tail lights. However, if a light bulb >

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Index

Plug-in hybrid drive..................-. 118
Coolant......... 0. cece eee eee 281, 282
NCANSPOFt ese + ween xo mows & & eeeD se co 136
Podcast
refer to Online radio.................. 245
POL» s saws = = eetee = » gees ee epee SaeE Ee we 228
Point of interest
refer to Online Points of Interest........ 228
Polishing perc: «= seems y ercrwe v seme ee mee a oo 311
Pollen filter
refer to Pollutant filter.............004 108
Pollutant filter’. s sors 2s wwe 6 semen ao soavem a 108
Power closing (doors)............--.00005 43
PoWEr Meter. secs se wees ss hoes ye REESE 12,15
POWEFSOULGES's « = vem < s seme 2 o weme = 5 97,254
Power window malfunction............... 54
Power windows............-.0 eee eee eres 54
MalTUNCHOTins < zusm gs pecs 3 5 ome es eeu sg 54
Predictive Control; « seas se seeu i sees ae es 169
Predictive messages............... 116, 168
pre sense
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Presentation Mode... ss es.ss esses sveeuss 240
Pressure
Tire pressure monitoring system........ 307
TANOSL: 5 o eoenis 5 ¥ cones wh omen wo mmoEE a & ERRORS 299
PROECEEING ins ve wescieue xs cosuswe 6 & eemn ¥ cnawens a 8 311.
Pyrotechnic elements.................- 336
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QUattIO:s » caus s eens © + wows & + Ewa 2 x Oe 2 132
Selective wheel torque control.......... 134
Quick Charging « ssc < eee ve enw ve eee ¥ 137

Radio communications equipment........ 338
Radio equipment ..............00e seas 338
Radio Standards Specification (RSS) ....... 339
Rai Beane’. cece w+ ven © © spomwe 4 «rome 6 ot 129
Rain/light sensor
Headlights ............ 0.0 eee e eee 60
Intermittent mode (windshield wipers).... 68
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RANGels «x sscsses we saree vo sommes woo me ow ree 16
Range mMOnitor's «waco os mio av waren 2 vs 120
Range potential: ..... 06s. ccs eee eet e ees 120
Range (Clectrie) cai sence ss neues s tees eee 236
Readifig liGhtSiss « 2 nace g x mame so cere & te 64
Rear cross-traffic assist........ 0.000000 198
Rear fog lights. ..................0 02a 60
Rear lid
refer to Luggage compartment lid........ 50
Rear seat entertainment
refer to Audi tablet.................... 29
Rear Seat ReEMOte saan « ¢ gas a ¢ ceae ay eeea a 25
Device Setups « ssswe + a saws vo aromas os eran 8 26
Legalinformation................0005 269
Menus and symbols..............2--00. 27
Operating’: « s esev0 2 + mewn + + wwe ¥ 6 eouee 18, 27
Software information................. 269
RearSe@atsie. 2 cases: oo averse © 5 wawene © 0 soamine © os 76
Rear shelf
refer to Storage area behind the rear head
FESURSINIES saws s ¢ owe « ¢ geste 7 o eeee Fo Ree 99
Rearview camera........... see e eee eee 194
Rear window defogger.........0..eeeeee 106
REAR (climate control system)........... 105
REGEPEION FAME: « u orncane oo oxeriase o « esemie a 8 ome 242
Recinculation¢mode « csi « 2 mace x « wmmes x oo 106
Reclining Position ses oo wena ao cae xo wees ¥ 78
Reclining seat system. ...........0--000. 78
RECUPErStION swe ¢ x news ys eee & bee 17,118
REfrIGEratOM: « « eeae +p eaee s eee Zs PewR as 101
Gleam as « : swaweue vx smonses x canes av ania wx 313
Refueling’: = 2 sows 2 o awe 2 a eens ws eee eo 271
Remote control
Garage doOrOpenelr’s « sie a 6 ssevace 2 6 enews os 57
Remotercontrobkey®. sss so cece 6 v eve 6 ¥ ow 47
Convenience opening and closing......... 54
Key
réplacemetitics : s wsew ss vewa ss ven ss 47
LED « svaseiec 2 © asswim 0 5 wweie a % sowie ww inuate 6 6 ams 49
Replacing the battery.................. 49
Unlocking and locking...............005 48
also refer to Vehicle key..............-. 47
Removing the caps (wheel bolts)......... 319
REBalrsS = sews: x ¢ eee © 5 eee FE Owe Fe eee 336
REPEAL s,s « saver © 5 Rieu & 3 BeUER OF RUE ST 258
Replacement key............00 00 e ee eee 47
Replacement parts.......... 0-0 ee ee aes 338