2020 AUDI R8 COUPE headlights

Lights and Vision

You can adjust the tilted mirror surface by turn-
ing the knob in the desired direction. When you
move out of reverse and into another gear, the
new mirror position is stored and assigned to the
key you are using.
The mirror goes back into its original position
once you drive forward faster than 9 mph
(15 km/h) or turn the ignition off.

ZA WARNING
Curved mirror surfaces (convex) enlarge the
field of vision. However, they make objects in
the mirror appear smaller and farther away.
When using these mirrors to estimate your
distance to vehicles behind you when chang-
ing lanes, you could estimate incorrectly,
which increases the risk of an accident.
@) Note
If the mirror housing was moved by force (for
example, by running into an object when ma-
neuvering the vehicle), the mirror must be
folded all the way in using the power folding
function. The mirror housing must not be
moved back into place by hand because this
could impair the function of the mirror mech-
anism.
G@) Tips
If the power adjusting function malfunctions,
the glass in both mirrors can be adjusted by
pressing on the edge of it by hand.
Dimming the mirrors
Automatic dimming rearview mirror


> The interior and exterior mirrors* dim auto-
matically when light shines on them, for exam-
ple from headlights on a vehicle behind you.


other respiratory conditions. Take deep
breaths immediately after leaving the vehi-
cle or, if this is not possible, open all of the
doors and windows as wide as possible.
— If electrolyte fluid comes into contact with
the eyes, flush them thoroughly with plenty
of clean water for at least 15 minutes and
then seek medical attention.
— If electrolyte fluid comes into contact with
the skin, flush the affected area with clean
water for at least 15 minutes, and then
clean with soap and water and seek medical
attention. Clean affected clothing and shoes
thoroughly before wearing again.
— If the fluid was swallowed and the person is
conscious, flush the mouth with water for at
least 15 minutes. Do not induce vomiting
unless this is recommended by medical pro-
fessionals. Seek medical attention immedi-
ately.


ZA\ WARNING
Electrolyte fluid can leak from automatic dim-
ming mirrors if the glass is broken. Electrolyte
fluid can irritate skin, eyes and airways.
— Repeated or long-term exposure to electro-
lyte fluid can lead to irritation of the air-


ways, especially in people with asthma or

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C) Note
If the glass on an automatic dimming mirror
breaks, electrolyte can leak out. This liquid
damages plastic surfaces. Clean this liquid as
quickly as possible, for example with a wet
sponge.
G) Tips
— If the light reaching the rearview mirror is
obstructed, the automatic dimming mirror
will not function correctly,
— The automatic dimming mirrors do not dim
when the interior lighting is turned on or
the reverse gear is selected.

Care and cleaning


ZA WARNING
—To reduce the risk of accidents, only wash
the vehicle when the ignition is off and fol-
low the instructions from the car wash oper-
ator.
—To reduce the risk of cuts, protect yourself
from sharp metal components when wash-
ing the underbody or the inside of the wheel
housings.
— After washing the vehicle, the braking effect
may be delayed due to moisture on the
brake rotors or ice in the winter. This in-
creases the risk of an accident. The brakes
must be dried with a few careful brake appli-
cations.

©) Note
— If you wash the vehicle in an automatic car
wash, you must retract the extendable rear
spoiler* if necessary, and fold the exterior
mirrors in to reduce the risk of damage.
Power folding exterior mirrors* must only
be folded in and out using the power folding
function.
—To reduce the risk of paint damage, do not
wash the vehicle in direct sunlight.
—To reduce the risk of damage, do not wash
decorative decals* with a pressure washer.
—To reduce the risk of damage, do not wash
the power top with a pressure washer.
—To reduce the risk of damage to the surface,
do not use insect removing sponges, kitchen
sponges, or similar items.
— When washing matte finish painted vehicle
components:
—To reduce the risk of damage to the sur-
face, do not use polishing agents or hard
wax.
— Never use protective wax. It can destroy
the matte finish effect.
— Do not place any stickers or magnetic
signs on vehicle components painted with
matte finish paint. The paint could be
damaged when the stickers or magnets
are removed.
(*) For the sake of the environment
Only wash the vehicle in facilities specially de-
signed for that purpose. This will reduce the
risk of dirty water contaminated with oil from
entering the sewer system.
Cleaning and care information
When cleaning and caring for individual vehicle
components, refer to the following tables. The
information contained there is simply recommen-
dations. For questions or for components that
Exterior cleaning
are not listed, consult an authorized Audi dealer
or authorized Audi Service Facility. Also follow
the information found in > A.





Component Situation Solution
Windshield wiper | Deposits Soft cloth with glass cleaner > page 48
blades
Headlights/ Deposits Soft sponge with a mild soap solution®
Tail lights
Sensors/ Deposits Sensors: soft cloth with solvent-free cleaning solution
Camera lenses Camera lenses: soft cloth with alcohol-free cleaning solu-
tion
Snow/ice Hand brush/solvent-free de-icing spray
Wheels Road salt Water
Brake dust Acid-free special cleaning solution >

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Care and cleaning


Component Situation Solution

Plastic parts Deposits Damp cloth

Heavier deposits Mild soap solution ®, detergent-free plastic clean-
ing solution, if necessary


Water-based deposits such
as coffee, tea, blood, etc.
Displays/instru- | Deposits Soft cloth with LCD cleaner; dust deposits in the
ment cluster lower area of the instrument cluster can be re-
moved using a soft brush.
Controls Deposits Soft brush, then a soft cloth with a mild soap solu-
tion?)
Safety belts Deposits Mild soap solution ®, allow to dry before letting
them retract
Textiles Deposits adhering to the Vacuum cleaner
artificial leather, | surface
Alcantara Absorbent cloth and mild soap solution®

Oil-based deposits such as
oil, make-up, etc.
Apply a mild soap solution ®), blot away the dis-
solved oil or dye, treat afterward with water, if nec-
essary

Specific types of deposits
such as ink, nail polish, latex
paint, shoe polish, etc.
Special stain remover, blot with absorbent material,
treat afterward with mild soap solution, if necessa-
ry a)

Natural leather Fresh stains Cotton cloth with a mild soap solution®

Water-based deposits such
as coffee, tea, blood, etc.
Fresh stains: absorbent cloth
Dried stains: stain remover suitable for leather

Oil-based deposits such as
oil, make-up, etc.
Fresh stains: absorbent cloth and stain remover
suitable for leather
dried stains: Oil cleaning spray

Specific types of deposits
such as ink, nail polish, latex
paint, shoe polish, etc.
Spot remover suitable for leather


nents

Care Regularly apply conditioning cream that protects
from light and penetrates into the material. Use
special
colored conditioning cream, if necessary.
Carbon compo- Deposits Clean the same way as plastic components


A WARNING

The windshield must not be treated with wa-
ter-repelling windshield coating agents. Un-
der
unfavorable conditions, such as wetness,
darkness, and when the sun is low, these coat-
ings can cause increased glare, which increas-
es the risk of an accident. They can also cause
wiper blade chatter.

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@) Mild soap solution: maximum two tablespoons of neutral soap in 1 quart (1 liter) of water
@) Note
— Headlights and tail lights
— Never clean headlights or tail lights with a
dry cloth or sponge.
— Do not use any cleaning products that con-
tain alcohol, because they could cause
cracks to form.

Emergency assistance

The jump start cable connections are located in
the luggage compartment.
Follow the information about the vehicle battery
=> page 240.
Connecting the positive cable (red) to the
positive terminal
> Open the cover for jump starting > page 242,
fig. 188.
1. Attach one end of the positive cable (red) to
the jump start connection @ © fig. 207 on
your vehicle.
2. Attach the other end of the positive cable
(red) to the positive terminal @) on the pow-
er source.
Connecting the negative cable (black) to the
negative terminal
3. Attach one end of the negative cable (black)
to the negative terminal @) on the power
source.
4. Attach the other end of the negative cable
(black) to the jump start connection @) on
the vehicle.
Starting the engine
> Start the engine in the vehicle giving the charge
and let it run at idle.
> Now start the engine in your vehicle, which has
the
drained battery.
> If the engine does not start: Stop the starting
procedure after 10 seconds and then repeat it
after approximately 30 seconds.
> Turn on the rear window defogger in your vehi-
cle in order to reduce any voltage peaks that
may occur when disconnecting the jump start
cables. The headlights must be switched off.
> With the engines running, remove the cables in
reverse order of the way they were installed.
> Close the cover.

ZX WARNING
— Do not touch the non-insulated parts of the
terminal clamps. The cable must also not
come into contact with vehicle components
that conduct electricity when it is connected
to the positive vehicle battery terminal. This
can cause a short circuit.

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—The locking bolts on the battery cells must
be tightened securely.
— Keep ignition sources (open flames, burning
cigarettes, etc.) away from the vehicle bat-
teries to reduce the risk of an explosion.
— If you jump start another vehicle, route the
jump start cable so that it does not become
caught in moving components in the other
vehicle's engine compartment.
@) Note
Please note that the connecting process previ-
ously described for the jump start cables is in-
tended for when your vehicle is being jump
started. If you are jump starting another vehi-
cle, connect the negative cable (-) to a large
metal component that is bolted securely to
the engine block, or to the engine block itself.
If the vehicle battery in the vehicle being
jump started is not vented to the outside,
there is a risk of explosion due to hydrogen
gas.
G) Tips
Make sure that the connected jump start ca-
bles have sufficient contact with metal.

Towing
General information
You should only perform the steps that follow if
you have the necessary tools and technical ex-
pertise.
Towing requires a certain amount of practice. Au-
di recommends contacting a towing company to
have the vehicle transported.
You should only have your vehicle towed by an-
other vehicle when disabled in exceptional cir-
cumstances. Inexperienced drivers should not
tow.
Notes on towing
When the engine is stopped, the transmission
will not be sufficiently lubricated if traveling at
high speeds and long distances:

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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A
A/C (climate control system) .............. 57
ACCESSOFICES .. 0... ee eee eee 53, 286
Active rollover protection system......... 177
Retracting rollover protection.......... 178
Adaptive light. ......... 0.0.0 cece ee eee 78
Adaptive light (indicator light) ............ 20
Adjusting the additional display........... 14
Adjusting the air distribution............. 57
Adjusting the center console lighting....... 45
Adjusting the sound..............-.0005 171
Adjusting the temperature............... 57
Advanced Airbag System
Gilde mcesc « » asc «a aren os aoeuem so wweecn 2 213
Components. .......... 000s eee eee aes 194
Front airbags............-. cee eee eee 192
How the components work together..... 196
AirbaGion < + says + © wows so wwe ¢ ome 2 ee 187
Tindieator Light wisi «2 vesrevs & x covsens xo enenom « © 17
Airbag’system « «wees + wae ws saver 0 6 asseee 206
Advanced Airbag System............... 191
Cal Giccc s 2 wees & 2 ween Fs eee Fe eeeS Ee 201
Childtrestraints.« « wwivcw 2 3 seowws v2 meow 2 wees 213
Components (front airbags)...........- 194
Danger of fitting a child safety seat on the
front passenger seat..............000. 188
Disposal... .. 0.0... cee eee eee ee eee 201
Front airbags.............. eee eee eee 191
How do the front airbags work?......... 196
How many airbags does my vehicle have?. 194
Important information................ 187
Important safety instructions on the knee
AiKbaAgIsyStEMMs « sasssus ss assis wo snenace a o wr 204
Knee airbags...........-..00--00 eee 202
MONITORING saves « = cezge a 2 eae Fe Qa ez ee 198
PASSENGER AIR BAG light............. 199
Repairs... 06... eee eee 201
Safety Instructions. << veces eewe se ree 200
Siderairbags’. « «sic. ci ewan x + cece « eecee 204
Side curtain airbags...............000. 207
Warning/Indicator lights.............. 198
When must the system be inspected?.... 198
Alarm system
refer to Anti-theft alarm system.......... 26
Alignment pin (tire changing) ............ 271,
All-weather lights ......... 0.0.0 c eee eeee 40
AlUS@aSON TINCS secs es eos ee were © o meee we 259
Allwheel drive wicou. 6 neva ss eswa ev eve oe 89
All wheel drive (indicator light)............ 20
Alternative routes ........ceseceeeeeees 138
AMBIENCE UGH se + 3 eee s saves @ 8 Hee GE He 45
AMI
refer to Audi music interface....... 155,156
Android Auto
refer to Audi smartphone interface...... 165
Announcements (settings)
refer to Voice guidance................ 138
Anti-freeze
Windshield washer system............. 242
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)............ 86
Anti-Slip Regulation................00 00 86
Anti-theft alarmrsyster «voces so eons « « wie © 26
Anti-theft wheel bolts...............04. 274
Apple CarPlay
refer to Audi smartphone interface...... 165
APM ests: sssaws « «arene 6 acca vo wescene a @ esesess oe 52
Aspect ratio (Wide0) sess « . icews « 6 naews o 0 ve 160
ASR
refer to Anti-Slip Regulation............. 86
Audi connect
refertoconnect...................005 124
Audi connect Infotainment
Personal hotspot « vss s cease ss eeu s coer 125
Services overvieW...........0000000 ee 127
Audi magnetic ride
refer to Suspension control.............. 78
Audi music interface................0-- 155
Audi music stream
refer to Wi-Fi...........00200 ee 129, 153
Audio files... 0.02... cece eee ee eee 157
Audio player
Bluetooth audio player................ 153)
Wi-Fi audio player....... 0... cee cece ee 153
Audio track. ......... 0.00 e eee eee ee 160
Audi phone box.............-.000 ee eee 112
Audi smartphone interface.......... 165, 169
Audi virtual cockpit
refer to Instrument cluster.............. 10
AUTO
Automatic climate control system........ 57
Automatic headlights.................. 40
Auto Lock (central locking) ............... 21.

Index

Gasoline eevee se cuscne oo eancece vw esmate vw atecone vs 226
Additives... 0.0... cc cece eee eee 227
Gasoline MIXtUIe weiss s eecew s Hew ss pee 226
GAWR
refer to Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) . 290
Global commands (voice recognition sys-
TEM) 2. eee ee eee 105
Glossary of tire and loading terminology... 246
GLOVEIEOMPAFEMENE sci: os oie 2 oe amo wo He 54
G meter
refer to Sport displays...............00- 15
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)........ 290
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) ...... 290
GVWR
refer to Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating (GVWR)...............0000 08s 290
H
Handsfree... .... eee eee eee eee 110
Headlight range control system (indicator
light)... 0... eee ee 19
Headlights............. 0... eee eee eee 42
GClEaniNG's 5 2 ques « = wae xe aew@E « aEM Fa Re 266
Washersystems: cscs x © ecm oo erevee 2 v eave 47
Heated
Exterior mirrors... 2.0... 0.00.0 e eee eee 45
Rear WinGOW ss ¢ 5 seas 2 5 meng ¢ hee a 3 eee 58
SEAS: cs wees © a meses © oH wo OOS Te EUS 6 58
Washer nozzles........... 00s eee ee eee 47
Hexagonal socket..........sceeeeveeeee 271
High beams
Assistant... 2.0.00... 2c eee ee eee 43
Hill hold assist... 00... eee eee eee eee 66
also refer to Hill hold assist............. 66
Home address...........0-0000005 133, 136
HomeLink
refer to Garage door opener............. 29
HOM... eee eee eee 6
Hotspot
referto Wi-Fi s = seas = 2 eos + oes 129, 153
How many airbags does my vehicle have?.. 194
How safety belt pretensioners work....... 185
I
Ignition (indicator light)................. 18
296
Imbalance (wheels) ...........00.. 00005 252
Immobilizer
refer to Electronic immobilizer........... 22
Important things to do before driving..... 173
Importing and exporting (contacts) ....... 12r
Improperly worn safety belts............ 185
Indicator lights’: « ees s x mew 5 < caw 5 oes oe 7
AIfbag SYSTEM sere 2 2 sumnene 5 onomee = 0) epee 199
PASSENGER AIR BAG...........--.005- 199
Infant seats... 00... cece eee eee 216
Input
Using the MMI touch...............-.4. 95
Using the spellen scies ¢ ¢ cea ss pees enews 99
Input level (media) ...........-.-..000- 160
Inspection interval..............020-00. 243
Installing child safety seats
Safety Delts's « wisu s x weve « » sever x e eau 2 220
Installing the upper tether strap on the an-
GHOPAQGE wiccess «x weavece ov emcee eo ewe woe emer ¥ 224
Instrumenticluster is « . sisns ss ower a 0 vee 0 10
Messages ........... 0.00. c eee eee eee 16
Operating’: < = ases x s eewe < o eee ZF Sanas Zo 12
Service interval display................ 243
Switching tabS....... eee ee eee eee 12
Instruments
Adjusting the lighting.................. 45
Interior lighting............. eee eee eee 45
Intermittent (windshield wipers).......... 47
Internet
refer toconnect..............ee ee eee 124
Internet radio...... 2.0.0.0 eee eee eee eee 154
iPod
refer to Audi music interface....... 155,156
J
Joystick function (MMI) .................. 97
Jukebox... eee eee eee Isl
Jump starting ......... 20... eee eee eee 277
K
ee 22
Convenience opening and closing......... 29
Key notirecognized acon s » sews & x amie 2 oe 62
Key:replacementiccs co cess a 6 cctrin «nse oo 22
Mechanical key.............0--005. 22, 23

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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