2020 AUDI R8 COUPE cooling

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oil quality to decrease. Do not extract engine oil
to reduce the level, because this will increase the
risk of engine damage. Drive to an authorized Au-
di dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility im-
mediately to have engine oil extracted.
3 Oil level system: malfunction! Please con-
tact Service
The sensor that checks the engine oil level has
malfunctioned. Drive immediately to an author-
ized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facili-
ty to have the malfunction repaired.
3 Oil pressure sensor: malfunction! Please
contact Service
The sensor that checks the engine oil pressure
has malfunctioned. Drive immediately to an au-
thorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service
Facility to have the malfunction repaired.
Engine warm-up request*
fi Please drive to warm up engine
Fuel has entered the engine oil, either due to low
outside temperatures or frequent short drives.
Drive until the engine is warm so that the fuel in
the engine oil will evaporate. Avoid high engine
speeds, full accelerating, and heavy engine loads
when doing this.
G) Tips
The oil pressure warning & is not an oil level
indicator. Always check the oil level regularly.
Checking the engine oil level
The engine oil level can be checked in the Info-
tainment system
Observe the safety precautions > A\ in General
information on page 229.
> Park your vehicle on a level surface.
> Let the engine run at idle.
> Wait approximately two minutes.
> Select in the Infotainment system: the [MENU
button > left control button > Service & checks
> Oil level


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> Read the oil level in the display. Add engine oil
if the bar in the oil level indicator is just below
“min” > page 235.
C) Note
If the engine oil level is too low or too high,
there is a risk of engine damage.
G) Tips
The oil level indicator in the display is only an
informational display. If the oil level is too
low, a minimum oil warning appears in the in-
strument cluster. Add oil and close the engine
compartment lid. The current oil level is dis-
played in the Infotainment system the next
time the ignition is switched on.
G) Tips
— The engine oil consumption may be up to
1 quart per 600 miles (0.8 liter/1,000 km),
depending on driving style and operating
conditions. Consumption may be higher dur-
ing the first 3,000 miles (5,000 km). The
engine oil level must be checked regularly.
It is best to check each time you refuel your
vehicle and before long drives.
— Because of the lubrication and cooling of
the engine, combustion engines consume
oil. The oil consumption varies depending
on the engine and may change during the
service life of the engine. Engines generally
consume more oil at the beginning during
the break-in period. Then oil consumption
stabilizes after the break-in period.
— Under normal conditions, oil consumption
depends on the quality and viscosity of the
oil, the engine RPM, the climate conditions,
and the road conditions. The dilution of oil
from condensation or fuel residue as well as
the age of the oil also play a role. Because
engine wear increases with mileage, oil con-
sumption will increase again over time until
it may be necessary to replace worn compo-
nents.
— Because all these variables play a role, it is
not possible to define an oil consumption
standard. Therefore, the oil level must be
checked regularly.

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The engine oil must be changed at the intervals
specified in the Warranty & Maintenance Book-
let. This is very important because the lubrication
function of the oil gradually declines during regu-
lar vehicle operation.
The engine oil should be changed more frequent-
ly under certain circumstances. Have the oil
changed more frequently if you often drive short
distances, your vehicle is predominantly in stop-
and-go traffic situations, is in very dusty environ-
ments, or is operated for long periods of time in
temperatures below zero.
Cleansing additives in the oil make fresh oil ap-
pear darker after the engine has run briefly. This
is normal and no reason to change the engine oil
more frequently than recommended.
Because correctly disposing of engine oil is diffi-
cult and special tools and technical knowledge
are needed for an oil change, having your engine
oil changed by an authorized Audi dealer or au-
thorized Audi Service Facility is recommended.
If you change the engine oil yourself, please note
the following important information:

ZA WARNING
If you change the engine oil on the vehicle
yourself, the following precautions must be
followed:
— Wear protective eyewear.
— Due to the risk of scalding, allow the engine
to cool down sufficiently.
— Maintain enough distance when you are re-
moving the oil drain plug. While doing this,
keep your forearm parallel to the ground to
reduce the risk of hot oil dripping down your
arm.
— Drain the oil into a container designed for
this purpose that is large enough to hold the
full amount of oil in your engine.
— Engine oil is poisonous. Always store out of
reach of children.
— Prolonged contact of used engine oil with
the skin may cause skin damage. Always
wash oil off immediately with soap and wa-
ter to protect your skin.

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@) Note
Do not mix any additives with the engine oil.
Additives may cause engine damage that is
not covered by your New Vehicle Limited War-
ranty.
@) For the sake of the environment
— Before changing the engine oil, make sure
you can dispose of the used engine oil cor-
rectly.
— Engine oil must always be disposed of cor-
rectly. Do not dump it in the yard, in the for-
est, or in open water, river channels, or sew-
ers.
— Have your used engine oil recycled by bring-
ing it to a used oil collection site or contact
a gas station.
Cooling system
The engine cooling system is filled with a mixture
of purified water and coolant additive at the fac-
tory. This coolant must not be not changed.
The coolant level is monitored through the B in-
dicator light > page 17. However, occasionally
checking the coolant level manually is recom-
mended.
Coolant additive
The coolant additive is made of anti-freezing and
corrosion protection agents. Only use the follow-
ing coolant additives. These additives may be
mixed with each other.



Coolant additive Specification
Gl12evo TL774L
G12++ TL774G
G13 TL774])


The amount of coolant additive that needs to be
mixed with water depends on the climate where
the vehicle will be operated. If the coolant addi-
tive percentage is too low, the coolant can freeze
and damage the engine.

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Coolant Freeze protec-
additive tion
Warm min. 40% min. -13 °F
regions max. 45% (-25 °C)
Cold min. 50% max. -40 °F
regions max. 55% (-40 °C)

@) Note
— Before the start of winter, have an author-
ized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service
Facility check if the coolant additive in your
vehicle matches the percentage appropriate
for the climate. This is especially important
when driving in colder climates.
— If the appropriate coolant additive is not
available in an emergency, do not add any
other additive. You could damage the en-
gine. If this happens, only use water and re-
store the correct mixture ratio with the
specified coolant additive as soon as possi-
ble.
— Only refill with new coolant.
— Radiator sealant must not be mixed with
the coolant.
@ Tips
In certain weather conditions, water can
evaporate on the radiator and exit the side
vents as steam after stopping the engine.
Adding coolant
Applies to: vehicles without power top

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Fig. 183 Engine compartment: markings on the coolant
expansion tank
Observe the safety precautions > page 229, Gen-
eral information.
Checking the engine coolant level
>» Park the vehicle on a level surface.
>» Switch the ignition off.
> Allow the engine to cool.
> Place a large, thick cloth over the coolant ex-
pansion tank cap and unscrew the cap counter-
clockwise > A\.
> Read the coolant level using the coolant level
float. The coolant level float may only stick out
over the edge of the coolant expansion tank a
maximum of 0.39 in (1 cm) when the engine is
cool.
Adding coolant
If you must add coolant, use a mixture of water
and coolant additive. Mixing the coolant additive
with distilled water is recommended.
> Add coolant in the correct mixture ratio
=> page 236 until the dipstick is no more than
0.39 in (1 cm) above the edge of the coolant
expansion tank.
> Make sure that the fluid level remains stable.
Add more coolant if necessary.
> Close the cap securely.
Coolant loss usually indicates that there is a leak.
Immediately drive your vehicle to an authorized
Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility
and have the cooling system inspected. If the
cooling system is not leaking, coolant loss can re-
sult from the coolant boiling due overheating
and then being forced out of the cooling system.

ZA\ WARNING
— The engine compartment in any vehicle can
be a dangerous area. Stop the engine and al-
low it to cool before working in the engine
compartment. Always follow the informa-
tion found in > page 229, General informa-
tion.
— Never open the engine compartment lid if
you can see or hear steam or coolant escap-
ing from the engine compartment. This in-
creases the risk of burns. The cooling system
is under pressure. When you no longer see
or hear steam or coolant escaping, you may
open the engine compartment with caution. |>

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— When working in the engine compartment,
remember that the radiator fan can switch
on even if the ignition is switched off, which
increases the risk of injury.
— Coolant additive and coolant can be danger-
ous to your health. For this reason, store the
coolant in the original container and away
from children. There is a risk of poisoning.
o Note
Do not add coolant if the expansion tank is
empty. Air could enter the cooling system and
damage the engine. If this is the case, do not
continue driving. See an authorized Audi deal-
er or authorized Audi Service Facility for assis-
tance.

Adding coolant
Applies to: vehicles with power top


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Fig. 185 Power top storage bay: coolant expansion tank
Observe the safety precautions > page 229, Gen-
eral information.
The coolant expansion tank is located in the pow-
er top storage compartment cover on the right
side under the oval metal cover > fig. 185. To
check the coolant level, the vehicle must be level
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and the power must be in the service position
> fig. 184.
Bringing the closed power top into the
service position
> Switch the ignition on.
> Pull and hold the power top switch.
> Press and hold the rear window switch as well
until the power top moves into the service posi-
tion > fig. 184.
Bringing the open convertible to into the
service position
> Switch the ignition on.
» Press and hold the power top switch.
> Press and hold the rear window switch as well
until the power top moves into the service posi-
tion > fig. 184.
Opening the coolant expansion tank cover
> Stop the engine and allow it to cool.
> Switch the ignition off.
> Carefully remove the bolts in the cover (4) using
a screwdriver and remove the cover. The cool-
ant expansion tank is located underneath
> fig. 185.
Checking the engine coolant level
> Place a cloth over the coolant expansion tank
cap and unscrew the cap counterclockwise
of.
> Read the coolant level using the coolant level
float. The coolant level float may only stick out
over the edge of the coolant expansion tank a
maximum of 0.39 in (1 cm) when the engine is
cool.
Adding coolant
If you must add coolant, use a mixture of water
and coolant additive. Mixing the coolant additive
with distilled water is recommended.
> Add coolant in the correct mixture ratio
=> page 236 until the dipstick is no more than
0.39
in (1 cm) above the edge of the coolant
expansion tank.
> Make sure that the fluid level remains stable.
Add more coolant if necessary.
> Close the cap securely.

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> Tighten the cap @ again.
Coolant loss usually indicates that there is a leak.
Immediately drive your vehicle to an authorized
Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility
and have the cooling system inspected. If the
cooling system is not leaking, coolant loss can re-
sult from the coolant boiling due overheating
and then being forced out of the cooling system.
Brake fluid


ZA\ WARNING
— The engine compartment in any vehicle can
be a dangerous area. Stop the engine and al-
low it to cool before working in the engine
compartment. Always follow the informa-
tion found in > page 229, General informa-
tion.
— Never open the engine compartment lid if
you can see or hear steam or coolant escap-
ing from the engine compartment. This in-
creases the risk of burns. The cooling system
is under pressure. When you no longer see
or hear steam or coolant escaping, you may
open the engine compartment with caution.
— When working in the engine compartment,
remember that the radiator fan can switch
on even if the ignition is switched off, which
increases the risk of injury.
— Coolant additive and coolant can be danger-
ous to your health. For this reason, store the
coolant in the original container and away
from children. There is a risk of poisoning.


Fig. 186 Luggage compartment: brake fluid reservoir cover

BFV-0229



@) Note
Do not add coolant if the expansion tank is
empty. Air could enter the cooling system and
damage the engine. If this is the case, do not
continue driving. See an authorized Audi deal-
er or authorized Audi Service Facility for assis-
tance.
Fig. 187 Luggage compartment: brake fluid reservoir cap
Checking the brake fluid level
> Open the luggage compartment lid > page 27.
> Remove the screwdriver from the vehicle tool
kit and position it on the cover (driver's side)
(arrow) © fig. 186.
> Lift off the cover carefully.
> Read the brake fluid level on the brake fluid res-
ervoir. The brake fluid level must be between
the MIN and MAX markings > A\.
The brake fluid level is monitored automatically.
Changing the brake fluid
Brake fluid should be changed at regular inter-
vals. Have the brake fluid changed by an author-
ized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facili-
ty. The authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility will inform you of the replace-
ment intervals.

ZA\ WARNING
— If the brake fluid level is below the MIN
marking, it can impair the braking effect and
driving safety, which increase the risk of an
accident. Do not continue driving. See an >


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Child restraints
Where can I get additional information
about child restraints and their use?..... 224
Child Safety: + < sce ss wees so hea vB eas ee 211
Important safety instructions for using child
safety seats. 6.6... ... cece eee eee eee 214
Tether anchors............0.00000000- 223
Tetherstraps sco « ¢ sien 3 & secs s ¥ cares 223
Child safety seats ........ 0... cee eee eee 216
BoOstenseatsiin. i a scum a a smvcone a sansom a oe 218
Convertible child seats................ 217
How do I properly install a child safety seat
in my-vehicle? . « ses x 2 snes +o wren oo woes 214
Infant seats ........... 0... e cree 216
Safety instructions.............-..00- 214
SOGUMING a x saves 3 & smasais 3 & inasons © 0 aweuane 6 swans 220
ClaSSiGVIEW:: s & nea s x news os nee ys eR a BE 13
GLEAMING) cuss = & meme & & teee so RewE Fe ORS Ee 265
Cleaning/removing ice from windows...... 267
Cleaning Alcantara.............-.00000. 268
Cleaning artificial leather............... 268
Cleaning carbon components........ 267, 268
Cleaning controls..............00 eee ee 268
Cleaning decorative parts andtrim........ 267
Cleaning displays w5. 0. cvs eres eee 268
Cleaning exhaust tail pipes.............. 267
Cleaning plastic parts.................. 268
GleaniNG His’: « = wee x » seme ss eee ss ews 266
Cleaning seat covers.............022005 268
Cleaning textiles................00000. 268
Cleaning the Audi virtual cockpit.......... 268
Cleaning the instrument cluster.......... 268
Cleaning the tail lights................6. 266
Cleaning the wind deflector............. 267
Climate control system (automatic)........ 57
Driverselectinn. © + sosvine ss samen suarecs 2 «sain 78
hot esis: = a move 2 wewanes v euceews ae cece oe aRENTO 167
Closing
Convenience closing..............-.... 29
Engine compartment lid............... 231
Luggage compartment lid............... 27
WINGOWS « seosvos o » range soem » © nese oo vere 28
Cockpit (overview) « « coca © + cen + seuss a © eomawoe 6
Color number's « sess ss masse sv eee we ew 289
Coming home iss: « wer 2s mews so eee ov wee 44
Commands (voice recognition system) ..... 104

GOMPAartMeENtsiin. 5 v cesses sv cswssne 6 a ermewce w 6 e008 53
Compass inthe mirror...............000- 49
Compliance: « « seas 5 = caes so eae oo caw a 287
Conference call vais so cease cows se cows ve 115
CONMGCE sas go sews so hele & one & ews ea Be 124
Data: Privactyrocs = 0 wiwew + eon mo name «6% eae 130
Infotainment.......... 0. eee eee 124
Infotainment services..............00. 126
Connection manager............--00 eee 168
Connections
referto Media...........-...0-0- 150, 157
Connection settings.................... 168
Consumer information...............00 284
Consumption (fuel) ..............0 eee aes 15
GOMEAGES «. cneseins os smannce © oxaneae x eects wo 6 santas 120
Additional directory................0.. 169
IMPOrtiNG/EXPOFtING wea sv mows +» new « ¢ 121
Memory:capacity cis . 2 evine s s swine + oxsnins 122
Searching ........ 6.6.05. 120
Showing details..............--..+--- 121
Storing
as destination................. 137
Control DUCCOMS sie x x secs vs mane ¥ anes vo 13)
Control buttons (operating the MMI)....... 94
Control knob with joystick function......... 97
Convenience key.........-.-0e eee eee eee 22
Tndicator light o sscccs so sais oo wan 2 6 woman s 61
Unlocking and locking..............0005 24
Convenience opening and closing
Setting......... 0.0.00. 29
Windows’: » sews » 2 mews 2 x saues 4 2 enw a 2 29
Convertible child safety seats............ 217
Convertible locking retractor
ACtIVALING iin + 2 cai 5 2 nae + on wo eeesEK 221,
Deactivating............ 0. eee eee eee ee 222
Using to secure a child safety seat....... 221
Cooling mMode........ ee eee eee eee eee 87
Cooling system
Adding coolant.................. 237, 238
COOlANE cers. os wersna s senses @ somes oe Me 236
Coolant level checking
Coolant temperature indicator........... 10
Indicator light « sic ss crew ae owen ee eee 17
Grosshainsis « s wann x ¥ caw + nen ws eee ¥ oe 133
Cruise control systeM.... 0... eseee eee euee 74
CUP Holdersiiss ss sees s ¢ ees ss ees se ee 9 53
Current fuel consumption................ 14
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QUTOF SOIVIEC iar so ceva x creseee oo enecece ¥ vo 270
Raising... 2... 6c cece eee eee eee 275
Vehicle battery
Chargé levels: : » sci ¢ s sams ¢ o ees vs ee 91
Vehicle care... ee eee eee 265
Vehicle control modules..............--- 91
Vehicle identification number............ 289
Vehicleyacki. cisco a « eneram «2 simon © 0 enwe so 25H 271
Lifting points......... 0.0... eee eee eee 275
Vehicle tool kit... ... ce eee eee eee 271
Version information..............000005 170
VIEW DU BtOM. 5 & sxcoans ao meuaus % 6 onecaye & 6 commen & 6 12
Voiceiguidamee « auscam so arsine wv anon wa comma 2 138
also refer to Multifunction
steering wheel.............---000-- 12,14
Voicemail... 2.6.0... . eee eee eee ee 119
Voice recognition system............ 14, 104
GOMM!ANAS « wee « = nouns xe eeupe ee sae ges 105

Multifunction steering wheel............ 14
Voice recognition system........... 14, 104
Ww
Warning/Indicator lights
Airbag system... 2... ee eee eee eee ee 198
Warning lights
refer to Indicator lights.................. 7
Washer fluid level (indicator light)......... 19
Washing matte finish paint.............. 265
Wave band
refer to Frequency band............... 146
Weights ........ 2.0.0 e eee eee eee eee 290
What happens if you wear your safety belt too
LOOSE?" « = gis « ¢ aay = RaueE 3 E HERS ee SOR S 184
What happens to unbelted occupants?.... 181
What impairs driving safety?............ 173
Wheel bolts............... 000. e ee eee 258
SNC thefts 5 2 quae x e ees FF owe z RaEG g 274
LOOSENING ers 2 & sscsces +o onesies vo aweuens v Peewee 274
Removing the cover................555 273
Tightening specification............... 276
Wheels . secs x a aseos 2 v aecvme a 5 asmanee x samesie 244
Changing........... cece eee eee eee 276
Cl@@NiNG’: ¢ ¢ eww 2 » eeaw oe eee cs ee eH 266
Glossary of tire and loading terminology.. 246
Replacing......... 0... cee cece eee eee 273
Tire pressure monitoring system........ 261
Tires and vehicle load limits............ 256
Wheelwrenehis ss wes s ease ss pans 6 2 wang 271
When must the airbag system be inspected? .198
Whi safety Delts? a. ss wes ss seme s somes 181
Wi-Fi
Audi music’stream s « ssa a a eee a a aww a a 153
Audio player. ......... 00. c eee eee eee ee 153
Hotspot settings .............-.00005- 129
Online media: « sway: « » use 9 5 seme 2 9 eee 154
Personal: hotspot « asco + sews w + arinn wo enece 125
Using ahotspot................-0000- 126
also refer to Wi-Fi... . 0... eee eu ee 129, 153
Wilid deflectors « + sccm = 2 scum 2 2 wom ¢ 2 eae 34
Windows
Cleaning/removing ice............000e 267
Convenience opening and closing......... 29
Defrosting.......... 00. c cece eee eee ee 58
Opening and closing.................-- 28
Power windows ..... 0.0... 00 eee ee eee ee 28
Windshield
Cleaning... ... 2... cece cee eee eee 47
Defrosting s = ses: +: eens sc oeee ye wees cee 58
also refer to Windshield..............4. 47
Windshield washer system..........- 47, 242
Reservoircapacity’. « « ssevus s+ sxmees 0 « sume 290
Windshield wipers
Cleaning wiper blades..............000. 48
FOlditig’Up’s ¢ sess ss cews s e eeee ge ores ces 48
Indicator light « cscs x win x wos es a = 19
Replacing windshield wiper blades........ 48
Switching on and off................-.. 47
Winter operation
Batteny's « 2 sass x « sais oe eames ¢ oe paves oo ns 240
CaP WASHES « canes «neces x sages = x owoane om 265
Cooling system... . 2. eee 236
Defrosting the windows................ 58
Removing ice from windows............ 267
Seat heating....... 2.0.0 cece ee eee eee 58
SHOW CHAINS sux s wanes g 2 wom gs deme & x ae 259
TIMOSS. iw scusus a aessiws 6 6 ania ww waneeE ww anvean 259
Windshield washer system............. 242
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