2020 AUDI R8 COUPE automatic transmission

Assist systems

Audi drive select (drive
settings)
Drive select makes it possible to experience dif-
ferent types of vehicle characteristics in one vehi-
cle. The driver can select from four modes: Com-
fort, Auto, Dynamic and Individual using the
ssa button on the steering wheel or through the
Infotainment system to switch between a sporty
and a comfortable driving mode, for example. In
the Individual mode, the settings can be adjust-
ed to your personal preferences. This makes it
possible to combine settings such as a sporty en-
gine setting with light steering.

Z\ WARNING
Using Audi drive select incorrectly can lead to
collisions, other accidents and serious inju-
ries.
The vehicle setup in each mode depends on the
vehicle's features.

Engine and automatic transmission
Depending on the mode, the engine and auto-
matic transmission respond more quickly or in a
more balanced manner to accelerator pedal
movements.
Suspension control (Audi magnetic ride)*
The suspension control uses sensors to record in-
formation regarding steering movements, brak-
ing and acceleration operations by the driver, as
well as information about the road surface, driv-
ing speed, and load. With drive select, you can
adjust the suspension control to sporty (dynam-
ic), comfortable (comfort) or balanced (auto).
Steering
The power steering adapts. Indirect steering that
moves easily as in comfort mode is especially
suited to long drives on a highway. The dynamic
mode provides sporty, direct steering.
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Torque distribution*
The all wheel drive distributes the drive power to
the rear axle based on the situation. The distribu-
tion of power varies depending on the selected
mode from moderate (Comfort) to sporty (Dy-
namic). The goal is a high level of agility and abil-
ity to accelerate on curves. The vehicle is very re-
sponsive to steering.
Engine sound
The engine sound adapts to the current mode
and can be subtle to sporty.
@ Tips
In some models, the maximum vehicle speed
can only be reached in the auto and dynamic
modes.
Selecting the driving mode
You can choose between comfort, auto, dynamic
and individual.
io
):
Fig. 82 Steering wheel: drive select button and perform-
ance mode*
> Press the button > fig. 82 @ or
> Select in the Infotainment system: [MENU] but-
ton > Vehicle > left control button > Audi drive
select.
> Select and confirm the desired setting.


You can change the driving mode when the vehi-
cle is stationary or while driving. If traffic per-
mits, after changing modes, briefly remove your
foot from the accelerator pedal so that the re-
cently selected mode is also activated for the en-
gine.
Comfort - Results in a comfort-oriented vehicle
calibration

Fuses and bulbs



































Fuse panel @) (black) Fuse panel © (red)
No. | Equipment 4 |Terminal 15
1 |Steering column switch module 5 |Selector lever (automatic transmission)
2 Headliner interior light, Haldex clutch, air- 7 |Interior lights
bag, switch panel, steering 8 | Windshield wiper (driver's side)
3. | Electronic Stabilization Control (ESC) 9 | Windshield wiper (front passenger's side)
4 |Dynamic steering 10 |Horn
5_| Garage door opener 11 | Steering column switch module
6 Diagnostic port, light control panel, front 12 | Light switch
central electric system control module —
Gateway Fuse panel () (brown)
ESC control module No. | Equipment
Airbag 1 |ESC control module
10 | Climate control system, pressure sensor 2_|ESC control module
11 | Left LED headlight 3 | Climate control system
13 |Right LED headlight 4 |Vehicle positioning
14 | automatic dimming rearview mirror 5_ Left door control module
15 |Engine start 6 |Right door control module
16 | Rear fuse panel 7 Front central electric system control mod-
ule
Fuse panel (@) (black) 8 Front central electric system control mod-
No. | Equipment ule
3 | Climate control system blower fan 9 Front central electric system control mod-
4 Front central electric system control mod- ule
ule 10 | Anti-theft alarm system
6 |Rearview camera 1 Front central electric system control mod-
- ule
nue pene) sBisch 12 |Rain/light sensor
No. | Equipment
1 | Diagnostic connector Fuse panel () (black)
2 | Electronic parking brake switch No. | Equipment
3 | Gateway 7 \Infotainment unit
4 |Brake booster 8 |Infotainment system control module
6 | Cigarette lighter, sockets 9 Infotainment system Bluetooth, safety
7 |Instrument cluster belt microphone
Rear central electric system control mod- £0 | Infotainment:system:sound amplifier
8 ule 12 | Infotainment system Audi music interface
9 Rear central electric system control mod-
ule Bulbs
Fs panel © ed ot
No. | Equipment Your vehicle is equipped with maintenance-free
3 | Electronic Stabilization Control (ESC) headlights and tail lights. However, if a light bulb >

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Index

Automatic belt retractor................ 183
Automatic climate control system
refer to Climate control system (automatic) . 57
Automatic post-collision braking system.... 86
Automatic transmission.................- 67
Launch Control Program..............-- 70
Parking lock emergency release.......... 73
Automatic transmission (S tronic)
Emergency program..............+000- 72
KIGKSAOW Mires v0 ences a 0 manors w ananite « oxenens «6 71
Manual shifting................2-.000- 71
Selector lever positions................- 67
Automatic wiper/washer system........... 47
Automatic zoom (navigation) ............ 141
AUX input... 2... eee eee eee 156
Average fuel consumption................ 14
Average speed..... 2.2... cee eee 14
B
BACKIBUEEON 5 wssens so snsnente « oxenen oo ateeean «sma 93
Balancei(SOUnd) eswisue so seasive «areca wv avons 171
Band
refer to Frequency band............... 146
Bassx(SOUnG) « sence uo ssesnes a a anexene a acagene a 6 ane 171
Batteny, sesciss ov axeuius 6 a axveins wo anveana © 6 eaves a 6 240
Charging.............. eee eee eee eee 242
WINtEPOPEration 5 « wea se came ge ween see 240
Befor@drivitiG sscs 2 2 came s 2 wate sb eee a is 173
Better route (navigation)................ 144
Blower... cece eee eee 57
Bluetooth
Audio player < s..s ss ices ci resa ct eeneee 153
Connecting acell phone............... 110
SettingS
0... cece eee ee eee eee 169
BoosterSeats’, « cscs + + wvosse a 0 vssness © o micas + 218
Brake fluid
Checking the brake fluid level........... 239
BRAK CS: ansse sx ccvmans 6 1 acixaue 9 0 anmeee ow emeete a 0) orate 88
Brake assist... 2.0.0... eee eee eee 86
Brake assist systeM..........: cee een eee 86
Brake:bOO@ster’. senso « « swine a 0 sania © anotane © 6 88
Brake fllid.. 2... eee eee ee 239
Electromechanical parking brake......... 65
Emergency braking function............. 65
Indicator lights................0000005 16
New brake pads ...... 0... cee ee eee eee 88
292
Break-in security feature................. 26
Breaking in
New brake pads. ..............-0000005 88
NEW TiRGStas « ¢ scion x s caum @ x aes 2 2 Heme 4G 251
Browser
refer to Media center...............-.. 158
Bulb failure (indicator light).............. 19
Bulb replacement.............-0ee eee ee 282
Buttons
Control: pariel (MMD) «se » & seam « x ogee oe 93
Cc
Cable (USB adapter/AUX connector cable).. 155
California Proposition 65 Warning........ 230
Battery speeificees:: «cies «x wasn ay wees 2 5 241
Galllist: » wersn so soee ¢ gees & sere gos were 114
Call Options sca < sae ¢ + neem « e eee & goes 122
Capacities
PUCETANG: 5s osscu oo scams v anna a 2 eee 2 8 290
Washer fluid reservoir... . cewee ees 290
Car REY sarees weauens wo wrecies a ame oo renee» 6 are 22
Carwash 2 ase so wens © 0 mene oo mene © 2 sae 265
Catalytic ConVerter’s « sens as caves xs eases a 2: 229
Cell phone
Playing:Music « wii so ensens o & cowie « 0 como 153
also refer to Telephone................ 110
Cell phone compartment
refer to Audi phone box............005 112
Center armrest............ 00.002 e eee 52
Central locking.............. cece eee ee 21
AUTO LOCK: » weave 2 namin 2 yen 3 2 ee a 2 Bas 21
Gonvenienee:key cscsese x ssw o syiens oo wswene 24
Convenience opening and closing......... 29
Mechanically unlocking and locking....... 26
Remote control key.........eseeeeeeeee 23
Setting......... 0.0.02 eee eee eee eee 25
Central locking switch..............20--. 25
Ceramic Drake Sisccis + + assens si ssetue ow cvaeere ow 88
Certifications « i ssuve s 6 amas «a saesne a 0 smvve 287
Changing light bulbs................... 282
Charging
refer to Power sourceS...........--.+--5 53,
Charging the battery (mobile devices). 112, 156
Child restraint
Danger of using child restraints in the front

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Index

MOSSAQCS seve: 3 5 ssnsmes + 6 swwaues oo sxmmees ve someone 61
Replacing the battery...............0-. 23
Unlocking and locking............... 23,24
Mehiclecode snc = scams ao samosas omnes anaes 22
Key recognition (climate control system) .... 56
Kick-down (automatic transmission) ........ 71
Knee airbags « eens ss sees te ees de eee ee 202
Deseriptionss « ssw 2 wins » seam 3 6 voseem « 202
How they work....... 2.0.0 eee eee eee 203
Important safety instructions.......... 204
L
Laptimer.............0..0..02.00.0000. 76
Evaluating recorded times.............. 77
SARUM Gene, « wiewses ow snourere om eonnns 6 a cana 9 x 76
Laser lightings. « « acsens 2 0 cam x 6 acme = 0 ensue @ 41
Launch Control Program (automatic transmis-
SION) 2... eee eee eee 70
Leather care and cleaning............... 268
Leaving HOMO iass i «asses a 5 essere « o esnetie « w eonere 44
License agreement (MMI)............... 172
License plate bracket.................-. 286
Lifting points (vehicle jack).............. 275
Light
High beam assistant................... 43
Light/rain sensor
Headlights............ 20.0000. e eee eee 40
Indicator light.............. eee eee eee 20
Intermittent (windshield wipers)......... 47
Lighting
Engine compartment lights............. 45
Exterior. 0... 0... cece eee eee 40
TMCETIOC ccs = x woe gE eee 2 Eee ee ee 45
Lights
Coming/Leaving home..............+5. 44
Daytime running lights................. 40
Engine compartment lights............. 45
Entry/exit lighting. = 2 se0. =e eee se eee 44
Fog lights/rear fog light(s).............. 40
Headlight flasher..............-..00-0. 42
Headlightsics x = sweas a 2 gues s = weer ¢ eae < 42
Interior/reading lights.................. 45
Low beam headlights.................. 40
Parkitig: lights « ¢ wees 2 ¢ saws 4 » eeae 2s ees 40
Switching daytime running lights on and off .44
Listening to music
refer to Media............0000eee 150, 157
Load... 22... eee 290
Locking and unlocking
By remote control........ 0.0 cece eee 23
With the convenience key............... 24
Low beam headlights.................... 40
Luggage compartment
Emergency: exits: « sco: 2s cman ss mec so eee 28
Loading........ 0. ccc eee cece ee eee ee 54
also refer to Luggage compartment...... 54
Luggage compartment lid
Mechanically unlocking..............4.. 28
Opening and closing.................-. 27
Lumbar'support’s icici xc cewes se cere se ewe 50
M
Maintenance’. « ccies « 2 saw 8 s eawe 2 e waren a 284
Maintenance intervals................0. 243
Making an emergency call............... 120
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)........ 229
Map
FURCEIONS sess x = eves x e aes < ees se eee 140
Map GOntents soc +o snes v weve a v mewn @ 7 139
Operating............. 0.0 e cece 139
SECtinGS sac =o wees ¢ HE EX ROSH ee SOE F 141
UPdater. + coin 2s aawiw «scan 6 6 icon a + mee 131
Mechanical keys. 2 cees es cee eee eee 22,23
Medial scree « » yavee = 9 eee 2 ¢ seuss & o ees 150; 157
DEIVOSt ice « & svanies © « ansitecs ¥ sraneiters © anarene we onan 151
Supported formats.................-- 162
Media center...................0000 00 158
Memory capacity
Directory... 2.0.6... cece eee eee eee 121
JUKEDOX + ewes 5 9 caus ¢ 2 omen 3 0 oes 2 eee 151
Memory card
SDicardireader’s « was: + x iccuse + ese © e ween LS,
Supported types and formats........... 162
Memory function. ......... 0.0 cee eee 50
MENU button...............00 2.0 e ee eee 93
Menu language
refer to Setting the language........... 167
Menu paths (Owner's Manual)............. 95
Menusrand symbolsinn. . «cess «6 ssnciue 6 aneunce 101
Messages’: « «case 6 meow vo omer vw ae oro 117
also refer to E-mail...............0005 118

Index

S tronic (automatic transmission).......... 67
Subtitles:(DVD) « sce 2 2 esas a 6 serene 2 6 wee 160
SUNVISORS 2 cawx ¥ naven w s wee 2 & Roo 4 7 See 47
SUSPENSION CONCOlws ss avis + x eee s o ee ws ¢ 78
Swapping Calls = cee. se sees se eee ee eens 115
Switching daytime running lights on and off. 44
Switching the ignitionon................. 60
Symbols ....... 2.0.0 e cece eee eee 101
Navigation ss sees s sees s eeee es Pewee 139
TAP Cricis « scaoisn mw aonsoe we % aco oo Hee eB at 144
also refer to Indicator lights.............- 7
System settings (MMI)................. 167
System update (MMI)...............000. 170
SysteM VOLUME sess 2s eens e eee 2 wwe ee 171
T
Tachometer asa < ccna « = pares 3 = eames 2 x ee 10,11
Technical data’: « wasn ss wwe a 2 ween 2 2 con 289
Technical modifications............20005 284
Telephone......... 000. cee cece eee 110
Audi phone box... < . eevee se oesa es ceeaaee 112
Connecting a mobile device............ 110
Dialing anumber................-00 ee 114
Options during a phone call............ L15
SECM GSirsanw & woesas w « swwen w @ saesans & 7 BoM 122
Temperature display
Coolant... 0... cece eee eee eee eee 10
Temperature display (outside temperature) .. 11
Tetheriamchor ices « «cusses «0 cians oo cncwce wo aoee 223)
Tethering
refer to Personal hotspot.............. 125
Tether strap... 2. eee eee eee 223
TEX MESSAGES icc so veces 2 x asec vo eee 2 117
also refer to Text messages............ 117
Tightening specification (wheel bolts)..... 276
THING. @ oxnecs w x sores wo awcrene @ vanes 8 eI OS 167
Tire Mobility System (tire repair set)....... 27).
TIRES session © sicsvs oo coos 4 @ actos a x ome wo oe 244
Allwheeldrive...........00 0. cece eee 89
Low-profile tires.................000. 260
Repairsets « ess ss eases se ene s o eee oe 271
Replacing. ........ 0c eee e eee eee eee 273
Service life... . kee eee eee eee 252
TIGG PreSSUlCisws « sim « + ew & x eee 4 2 ne 254
Tire pressure monitoring system........ 261
Tire pressure table................000. 255
302
Treadwear indicators...............0-. 252
Unidirectional.................0- 246, 276
Uniform tire quality grading............ 260
Tires and wheels
Glossary of tire and loading terminology .. 246
Tires and vehicle load limits............ 256
TMC
refer to Traffic information............. 144
Tone (sound)
refer to Adjusting the sound............ 171
Tool... oo eee 271
Touch
réfer'to MMI tOUCH seis ss sees s x pers s een 95
TOWING zis = seuss ¢ 3 ween s Y meNwA Fy ERE 5 2 ae 278
Towing loop...... 2... cece eee ee eee eee 271
TPMS (tire pressure monitoring system)
Indicator light’: « sax + ween ¢ eee ee pee 263
Tire pressure monitoring system........ 261
Traffic information............ 142,143,144
Traffic reports; = saws : = aeeu ss wows te eee = 140
Transmission malfunction (indicator light)... 72
Treble (SoUtid) as ¢ s sawu s 4 aaien 5 o sams 4 8 171
Trunk lid
Trunk escape handle.............0.0055 28
TUPMSIGH ALS = sce: « < seme x y wees ¢ Eee € oe 42
U
Unfastening safety belts................ 185
Uniform tire quality grading............. 260
Unlocking and locking
By remiotecontrol . « « sews se ees ce pew ce 23
Using the lock cylinder..............004 26
With the central locking switch.......... 25
With the convenience key............... 24
Updating stations (radio)................ 146
USB charging port................2.000. 53
USB stick
refer to Audi music interface....... 155, 156
V
Vanity Mirror... 2.2... ee eee ee eee ee 47
Vehicle
Gare/Cleanitig « sass « s meme 2 e sume ev mee 4 265
DIMENSIONS « siccvine « o cemivs a ononani w a owen oo 289
Identification data...............00.. 289