2020 AUDI R8 COUPE engine

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Foreword
Thank you for choosing an Audi - we value your trust in us.
Your new Audi will allow you to experience the best in groundbreaking technology and premium quality
equipment that a vehicle has to offer. We recommend that you read your Owner's Manual thoroughly
so that you quickly become acquainted with your Audi and make use of all of its features.
In addition to explaining how the different features work, we provide many useful tips and information
concerning your safety, how to care for your vehicle, and how to maintain your vehicle's value. We also
give you useful tips and information on how to drive your vehicle more efficiently and in an environ-
mentally-friendly manner.
We hope you enjoy driving your Audi and we wish you safe and pleasant motoring.
AUDI AG

A WARNING

Operating, servicing and maintaining a passenger vehicle or
off-highway motor vehicle can expose you to chemicals includ-
ing engine exhaust, carbon monoxide, phthalates, and lead,
which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and
birth defects or other reproductive harm. To minimize expo-
sure, avoid breathing exhaust, do not idle the engine except as
necessary, service your vehicle in a well-ventilated area and
wear gloves or wash your hands frequently when servicing
your vehicle. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.
ca.gov/passenger-vehicle.

Table of contents

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Display and operation............
Instrument cluster...............
Instrument cluster overview...........
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Outside temperature display...........
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Lights and Vision.................
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All wheel drive (quattro) ..............
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Energy management.................
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Data Recorder and vehicle control
Infotainment system............
Multi Media Interface............
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Airbagisy Stems: «5 ssisces oe swwewes w 8 on
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Monitoring the Advanced Airbag System .
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Child safety......................
Important information...............
Child safety seats.............0..000.
Securing child safety seats............
Additional information...............
Refueling .......... 0000 ences
Emissions control system.............
Engine compartment.................
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Windshield washer system............
Service interval display...............
Care and cleaning................
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Cleaning and care information.........
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Emergency assistance...........
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Fuses and bulbs.................. 281
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Customer information........... 284
Accessories and technical
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Driving in other countries............. 284
Maintenance, repairs, and technical
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Accessories and parts..............-. 286
Reporting Safety Defects.............. 286
Declaration of compliance for
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Identification data................0.. 289
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Door handle
Central locking switch ...........
Power windows ................
Power exterior mirror adjustment .
Air vent with thumbwheel
Lever for:
—Turn signals and high beams ....
— High beam assistant ..........
Multifunction steering wheel with:
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— Driver's airbag ...............
— Buttons for the virtual instrument
cluster, including the driver infor-
mation system, audio/video, tele-
phone, navigation and voice rec-
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— Shift paddles ................
—[START ENGINE STOP] button ...


— Sound button for exhaust door
control
— Audi drive select button ........
— Performance mode button .....
Audi virtual cockpit (instrument
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Windshield washer system lever ..
Starting the engine if there is a
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Adjustable steering column ......
Cruise controllever .............
Instrument illumination .........
Headlight control switch ........
Luggage compartment release ...
Controls for climate control system .
Lockable glove compartment
Front passenger's airbag ........
Seat heating ...........2.5e0e
Depending on equipment, center
console with:
— Multimedia compartment for cell
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— Audi phone box ...............
Depending on equipment, buttons
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—Emergency flashers ........... 44
— Retractable rear spoiler ........ 90
@) Infotainment system on/off button . 93
@3 Infotainment system unit ....... 93
@4 Button for rear window operation . 35
@3) Depending on equipment:
— Storage compartment
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@® Parking brake ..............04. 65
@) Power top button .............. 32
Selector lever (S tronic).......... 67
G@) Tips
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 12.
Some indicator lights in the display can display in
several colors.
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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:

Quick access


Electronic Stabilization Control (ESC)
v
=>page 18
Red indicator lights





Brake system ¥
=>page 16


Anti-lock braking system (ABS) ¥
>page 18
Anti-lock braking system (ABS) ¥
>page 18
Safety systems ¥
Brake system 4
=>page 16
Electromechanical parking brake
=>page 17


Electromechanical parking brake




=> page 17 =>page 17
Cooling system Brake pads
=>page 17 = page 16
Engine oil pressure
=> page 233
Engine oil level (MIN)
=> page 233
Electrical system
=> page 240
Engine stop while driving
>page 18
Engine control
>page 19
Safety belt
>page 18
Electromechanical parking brake
>page 17
Tire pressure
> page 261
Tire pressure
> page 261
Engine control
>page 19


Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) ¥
=> page 229
Engine speed limitation
> page 11
ra Electromechanical steering V Engine oil level (MIN)
=> page 89 => page 233
eS Steering lock Engine oil level (MAX)
=>page 18 => page 233
Central indicator light Engine oil sensor
=>page 19 => page 233
Engine start system Electrical system
=>page 18 => page 240
Transmission malfunction Tank system
=> page 72 =>page 19
Rear spoiler Washer fluid level
=> page 90 =>page 19


Windshield wipers
Yellow indicator lights
>page 19
Electronic Stabilization Control (ESC)
v
=>page 18
Remote control key
=> page 61

Battery in remote control key
=> page 23

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Bulb failure indicator
>page 19
Headlight range control system
=>page 19
Adaptive light
=> page 20













Light/rain sensor
=> page 20
Transmission
=> page 72
Steering lock
=>page 18
Engine start system
>page 18
Central indicator light
>page 19
Electromechanical steering V
=> page 89
Suspension control
=> page 20
Rear spoiler
=> page 90
All wheel drive
=> page 20
Other indicator lights
Turn signals
=> page 20

Cruise control system
=>page 75
Cruise control system
=> page 75
Convenience key
=> page 62
Electromechanical parking brake
=>page 17
Transmission
=> page 72
Electromechanical parking brake
>page 17
Electromechanical parking brake
=> page 17

Cruise control system
=> page 74
Cruise control system
=> page 74
Speed warning system
=> page 74
Speed warning system
(Ss) => page 74
High beams
=> page 43
High beam assistant
=> page 43
=D High beam assistant
=> page 43
Laser lights
=> page 41

Instrument cluster

Instrument cluster
Instrument cluster overview
The instrument cluster is the central information center for the driver.

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Fig. 3 Instrument cluster overview (Audi virtual cockpit)
Engine coolant temperature ~E ... 10
Left dial
—Tachometer ..........-...00- 11
Tab area
Central area
Status line (one or two lines)
Right dial
— Convenience display
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Right additional display with speed-
ometer
Left additional display with:
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— Audi drive select mode ......... 78
@ Tips
— You can select the units used for tempera-
ture, speed and other measurements in the
Infotainment system.
— 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.
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Coolant temperature
indicator
The coolant temperature display @ > page 10,
fig. 3 only functions when the ignition is switch-
ed on. To reduce the risk of engine damage,
please observe 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-
erating 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-
ment cluster display turns on, the coolant tem-
perature is too high > page 17.
@) 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.

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Instrument cluster

— 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 Au-
di dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility
for assistance.
Tachometer
The tachometer (2) > page 10, fig. 3 displays the
engine speed in revolutions per minute (RPM).
The beginning of the red zone in the tachometer
indicates the maximum permissible engine speed
for all gears once the engine has been broken in.
Before reaching the red zone, you should shift in-
to the next higher gear, choose the "D" or "S" se-
lector lever position, or remove your foot from
the accelerator pedal.
Engine speed limitation
Applies to: vehicles with engine speed limitation
If the BB indicator light turns on, the engine will
be automatically limited to the RPM displayed in
the instrument cluster. This protects the engine
from overheating.
The engine speed limitation deactivates once the
engine is no Longer in the critical temperature
range and you have released the accelerator ped-
al once.
If the engine speed limitation was activated by
an engine control malfunction, the B indicator
light also turns on. Make sure the engine speed
does not go above the speed displayed, for exam-
ple when downshifting. Drive to an authorized
Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility im-
mediately to have the malfunction corrected.
@) Note
The needle in the tachometer may only be in
the red area of the gauge for a short period of
time before there is a risk of damaging the
engine. The location where the red zone be-
gins varies depending on the engine.
Odometer

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Fig. 4 Instrument cluster: odometer and reset button
The trip odometer and odometer are displayed in
the status line ©) > page 10, fig. 3.
The trip odometer shows the distance driven
since it was last reset. It can be used to measure
short distances. The odometer shows the total
distance that the vehicle has been driven.
Resetting the trip odometer

> Press the reset button [9-9] on the instrument
cluster. The trip odometer will be reset to zero.
@) Tips
Distances are displayed in mi (miles) or km
(kilometers).

Outside temperature
display
The outside temperature is displayed in the sta-
tus line ® page 10, fig. 3.
If your vehicle is stationary or if you are driving at
very low speeds, the temperature displayed in
the instrument cluster may be slightly higher
than the actual temperature outside due to heat
radiating from the engine.
At temperatures below 41 °F (+5 °C), a snowflake
symbol appears in front of the temperature dis-
play > A.

ZA\ WARNING
Do not assume the roads are free of ice based
on the outside temperature display. Be aware
that there may be ice on roads even when the

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