2020 AUDI R8 COUPE seats

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Opening and closing


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Fig. 11 Your vehicle key set
@ Remote or convenience key*
The convenience key* is a remote control key with
special functions > page 24 and > page 60.
You can unlock/lock your vehicle with the remote
control key. A mechanical key is integrated in the
remote control key > page 23.
@ Key tag with vehicle code*
The vehicle code* on the key tag can be rubbed
off. It does not have a function.
Replacing a key
If a key is lost, see an authorized Audi dealer or
authorized Audi Service Facility. Have this key de-
activated. It is important to bring all keys with
you. If a key is lost, you should report it to your
insurance company.
Number of keys
You can check the number of keys assigned to
your vehicle in the Infotainment system. To do
this, select the [MENU] button > Vehicle > left
control button > Service & checks > Vehicle in-
formation. This way, you can make sure that you
have all the keys when purchasing a used vehicle.


Electronic immobilizer
The immobilizer prevents unauthorized use of
the vehicle.
Under certain circumstances, the vehicle may not
be able to start if there is a remote control key
from a different vehicle manufacturer on the key
chain.
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Data in the master key
When driving, service and maintenance-relevant
data is continuously stored in your convenience
key. Your Audi service advisor can read out this
data and tell you about the work your vehicle
needs.
Personal convenience settings
If two people use one vehicle, it is recommended
that each person always uses “their own” master
key. When the ignition is turned off or when the
vehicle is locked, personal convenience settings
for the following systems are stored and as-
signed to the remote master key.
— Climate control system
— Driver's seat adjustment* with power seats
=> page 50
— Parking aid*
— Drive select
The stored settings are automatically recalled
when you unlock the vehicle, open the doors or
turn on the ignition.

ZA WARNING
If you leave the vehicle, switch the ignition off
and take the vehicle key with you. This applies
particularly when children remain in the vehi-
cle. Otherwise the children could start the en-
gine or operate electrical equipment such as
power windows.

() Note
Protect the remote control key against high
temperatures and direct sunlight.
(@) For the sake of the environment
XX Do not dispose of remote control keys in
household trash. They contain materials that
can be recycled. Contact an authorized Audi
dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility for
more information.
(i) Tips
— The operation of the remote control key can
be temporarily disrupted by interference
from transmitters near the vehicle working >

Seats

Seats
General information

Z\ WARNING
See > page 173, Safe driving for important
information, tips, suggestions and warnings
that you should read and follow for your own
safety and the safety of your passengers.

Front seats
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Applies to: vehicles with power adjustable seats

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Fig. 62 Front seat: adjusting the seat (version B)
Adjusting the seat (version A) > fig. 61
@- Moving the seat forward/back: pull the lever
and slide the seat.
@- Adjusting the lumbar support: press the but-
ton at the corresponding position.
@- Moving the seat up/down: press the button
upward/downward. To adjust the front seat cush-
ion, press the front button up/down. To adjust
the rear seat cushion, press the rear button up/
down.
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@- Adjusting the backrest angle: press the but-
ton forward/back.
©)- Releasing the backrest: pull the strap and
fold the backrest forward.
Adjusting the seat (version B) > fig. 62
@- Moving the upper thigh support forward/
back: press the button forward/back.
@- Adjusting the lumbar support: press the but-
ton at the corresponding position.
@®- Inflating/deflating* the seat bolsters
@- Inflating/deflating* the backrest bolsters
©- Moving the seat up/down: press the button
upward/downward. To adjust the front seat cush-
ion, press the front button up/down. To adjust
the rear seat cushion, press the rear button up/
down.
©- Moving the seat forward/back: press the but-
ton forward/back.
© - Adjusting the backrest angle: press the but-
ton forward/back.
@- Releasing the backrest: pull the strap and
fold the backrest forward.
Memory function
Applies to: vehicles with power adjustable seats (version B)
The memory function in the remote control key
stores the driver's personalized seat profile.
The driver's seat profile is stored again and as-
signed to the remote control key each time the
vehicle is locked. When you open the door, the
seat profile is automatically recalled. If two peo-
ple use the vehicle, it is recommended that each
person always uses their “own” remote control
key.
The function must be switched on in the Infotain-
ment system so that the driver's seat profile will
be assigned to the remote control key when lock-
ing the vehicle.

Select: [MENU] button > Vehicle > left control
button > Vehicle settings > Seats > Driver's seat
> Store settings on remote control key.

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Seats

Check the box is checked off /, the function is
switched on.

ZA\ WARNING
— Only adjust the front seat when the vehicle
is stationary. Otherwise, this increases the
risk of an accident
— The power front seats can also be adjusted
when the ignition is switched off. For this
reason, children should never be left unat-
tended in the vehicle because they could be
injured.
— Exercise caution when adjusting the seat
height. Unsupervised or careless seat adjust-
ment can pinch fingers or hands causing in-
juries.
— For safety reasons, the seat backrests must
always be locked while driving.
— The front seat backrests must not be re-
clined too far back when driving, because
this impairs the effectiveness of the safety
belts and airbag system, which increases the
risk of injury.
—To minimize the risk of injury during sudden
braking or a collision, the driver and the
front passenger must not drive or ride with
the backrest in the reclined position. The
safety belts and airbag system can only pro-
vide the greatest protection possible when
the backrests are in the upright position and
the safety belts are worn correctly. The more
a backrest is reclined, the greater the risk of
injury due to an incorrect seating position
and safety belt position.

@ Tips
If you do not wish to have the seat profile for
another driver assigned to the remote control
key, switch the memory function off in the In-
fotainment system.
Adjusting bucket seats
Applies to: vehicles with bucket seats

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Fig. 63 Bucket seat: adjusting the seat
@- Moving the seat forward/back: pull the lever
and slide the seat.
@- Moving the seat up/down: press the button
upward/downward.
@- Releasing the backrest: pull the strap and
fold the backrest forward.

Z\ WARNING
—To reduce the risk of an accident, only adjust
the seat when the vehicle is stationary.
— The power seats can also be adjusted when
the ignition is switched off. For this reason,
children should never be left unattended in
the vehicle because they could be injured.
— Exercise caution when adjusting the seat
height. Adjusting the seat carelessly or with-
out checking can pinch hands and fingers.
— For safety reasons, the seat backrests must
always be locked while driving.
— Never drive with a safety belt through the
openings in the backrest. Otherwise the
backrest could fold forward while driving
and cause an accident.


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Seats

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Fig. 64 Cockpit: center armrest
Opening the storage compartment
> To open the storage compartment, press one of
the release buttons (@).

— Loose objects can be thrown around the ve-
hicle interior during sudden driving or brak-
ing maneuvers, which increases the risk of
an accident. Store objects securely while
driving.
—Incertain positions, the front center arm-
rest can interfere with the driver’s arm
movement, which increases the risk of in-
jury.

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Warm and cold

— Switching manual recirculation mode on and
off: Press the > button.
— Automatic* recirculation mode: auto recircula-
tion needs to be activated in the Infotainment
system. Select in the Infotainment system:
[MENU] button > Vehicle > left control button >
Vehicle settings > Air conditioning > Auto re-
circulation. The air quality sensor that is de-
signed for diesel and gasoline exhaust auto-
matically switches the recirculation mode on or
off depending on the level of pollutants in the
outside air.

In recirculation mode, the air inside the vehicle is
circulated and filtered. This prevents the unfil-
tered air outside the vehicle from entering the
vehicle interior. Switching recirculation mode on
when driving through a tunnel or when sitting in
traffic is recommended > A.
Pressing the <> button, AUTO or the & button
switches recirculation mode off.
® Defrosting
The windshield and side windows are defrosted
or cleared of condensation as quickly as possible.
The optimum amount of air flows mainly out of
the vents under the windshield. Recirculation
mode switches off. The temperature is controlled
automatically.
The AUTO button switches the defroster off.
OFF climate control system
The climate control system is switched on and off
by pressing the button. It also switches on when
you press another button or a knob. Airflow from
outside is blocked when the climate control sys-
tem is switched off.
{s) Rear window defogger
If the rear window defogger is activated when
the ignition is switched on, the battery manage-
ment determines based on the battery charge if
it is possible to turn on. Otherwise, the rear win-
dow defogger functions with the engine running
and switches off automatically after approxi-
mately 10 - 20 minutes, depending on the out-
side temperature.
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To prevent the rear window defogger from
switching
off automatically, press and hold the
® button for more than two seconds. This re-
mains stored up to approximately 15 minutes af-
ter turning off the ignition.
ss Seat heating*
If you press the button a the seat heating is
switched on at the highest level (3). The LEDs in-
dicate the temperature level. To reduce the tem-
perature, press the button again. To switch the
seat heating off, press the button repeatedly un-
til the LED turns off.
The seat heating switches automatically from
setting 3 to setting 2 after approximately ten mi-
nutes.

ZA WARNING
— You should not use the recirculation mode
for an extended period of time, because no
fresh air is drawn in and the windows can
fog when cooling mode is switched off. This
increases the risk of an accident.
— Individuals with reduced sensitivity to pain
or temperature could develop burns when
using the seat heating function. To reduce
the risk of injury, these individuals should
not use seat heating.

@) Note
To reduce the risk of damage to the seat heat-
ing elements, do not kneel on the seats or
place heavy pressure on one area of the seat.
(i) Tips
— The setting for the seat heating on the driv-
er's side is assigned to the key that is in use.
— If the front passenger's seat heating is
turned on, it will not turn on again automat-
ically if more than 10 minutes have passed
between switching the ignition off and
switching it on again.

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Safe driving

Safe driving
Basics
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Please remember - safety first!
The individual safety features of your vehicle can
work together as a system to help protect you
and
your passengers in a wide range of accidents.
These features cannot work as a system if they
are not always correctly adjusted and correctly
used.
This chapter contains important information,
tips, instructions and warnings that you need to
read and observe for your own safety, the safety
of your passengers and others. We have summar-
ized here what you need to know about safety
belts, airbags, child restraints as well as child
safety. Your safety is for us priority number 1. Al-
ways observe the information and warnings in
this section - for your own safety as well as that
of your passengers.
The information in this section applies to all
model versions of your vehicle. Some of the fea-
tures described in this sections may be standard
equipment on some models, or may be optional
equipment on others. If you are not sure, ask
your authorized Audi dealer.

ZA WARNING
— Always make sure that you follow the in-
structions and heed the WARNINGS in this
Manual. It is in your interest and in the in-
terest of your passengers.
— Always keep the complete Owner's Litera-
ture in your Audi when you lend or sell your
vehicle so that this important information
will always be available to the driver and
passengers.
— Always keep the Owner's literature handy so
that you can find it easily if you have ques-
tions.

Important things to do before driving
Safety is everybody's job! Vehicle and occupant
safety always depends on the informed and care-
ful driver.
For your safety and the safety of your passenger,
before driving always:
> Make sure that all lights and signals are operat-
ing correctly.
> Make sure that the tire pressure is correct.
> Make sure that all windows are clean and afford
good visibility to the outside.
> Secure all luggage and other items carefully
=> page 54, > page 54.
> Make sure that nothing can interfere with the
pedals.
> Adjust seat and mirrors correctly for your
height.
> Make sure to use the right child restraint cor-
rectly to protect children > page 211, Child
safety.
> Sit properly in your seat and make sure that
your passenger do the same © page 50, Front
seats.
> Fasten your safety belt and wear it properly. Al-
so instruct your passenger to fasten his safety
belt properly > page 180.
What impairs driving safety?
Safe driving is directly related to the condition of
the vehicle, the driver as well as the driver’s abili-
ty to concentrate on the road without being dis-
tracted.
The driver is responsible for the safety of the ve-
hicle and all of its occupants. If your ability to
drive is impaired, safety risks for everybody in the
vehicle increase and you also become a hazard to
everyone else on the road > /\. Therefore:
> Do not let yourself be distracted by passenger
or by using a cellular telephone.
> NEVER drive when your driving ability is im-
paired (by medications, alcohol, drugs, etc.).
> Observe all traffic laws, rules of the road and
speed limits and plain common sense.
> ALWAYS adjust your speed to road, traffic and
weather conditions.
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>

Safe driving

> Take frequent breaks on long trips. Do not drive
for more than two hours at a stretch.
> Do NOT drive when you are tired, under pres-
sure or when you are stressed.

Z\ WARNING
Impaired driving safety increases the risk of
serious personal injury and death whenever a
vehicle is being used.

> Grasp the top of the steering wheel with your
elbow(s) slightly bent.
> Fasten and wear safety belts correctly
> page 183.
> Always keep both feet in the footwell so that
you
are in control of the vehicle at all times.
For detailed information on how to adjust the
driver's seat, see > page 50, Front seats.


Correct passenger
seating positions
Proper seating position for the driver
The proper driver seating position is important
for safe, relaxed driving.

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Fig. 143 Correct seating position
For your own safety and to reduce the risk of in-
jury in the event of an accident, we recommend
that you adjust the driver's seat to the following
position:
> Adjust the driver's seat so that you can easily
push the pedals all the way to the floor while
keeping your knee(s) slightly bent > A\.
> Adjust the angle of the seatback so that it is in
an upright position so that your back comes in
full contact with it when you drive.
> Adjust the steering wheel so that there is a dis-
tance of at least 10 in (25 cm) between the
steering wheel and your breast bone > fig. 143.
If not possible, see your authorized Audi deal-
ership about adaptive equipment.
> Adjust the steering wheel so that the steering
wheel and airbag cover points at your chest and
not at your face.
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Z\ WARNING
Drivers who are unbelted, out of position or
too close to the airbag can be seriously injured
by an airbag as it unfolds. To help reduce the
risk of serious personal injury:
— Always adjust the driver's seat and the
steering wheel so that there are at least
10 in (25 cm) between your breastbone and
the steering wheel.
— Always adjust the driver's seat and the
steering wheel so that there are at least 4 in
(10 cm) between the knees and the lower
part of the instrument panel.
— Always hold the steering wheel on the out-
side of the steering wheel rim with your
hands at the 9 o'clock and 3 o'clock posi-
tions to help reduce the risk of personal in-
jury if the driver's airbag inflates.
— Never hold the steering wheel at the
12 o'clock position or with your hands at
other positions inside the steering wheel
rim or on the steering wheel hub. Holding
the steering wheel the wrong way can cause
serious injuries to the hands, arms and head
if the driver's airbag inflates
— Pointing the steering wheel toward your
face decreases the ability of the supplemen-
tal driver's airbag to protect you in a colli-
sion.
— Always sit in an upright position and never
lean against or place any part of your body
too close to the area where the airbags are
located.
— Before driving, always adjust the front seats
properly and make sure that all passengers

are properly restrained.