2020 AUDI R8 COUPE ignition

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AN WARNING
No one, especially children, should stay in the
vehicle when it is locked from the outside, be-
cause the windows can no longer be opened
from the inside > page 26. Locked doors
make it more difficult for emergency workers
to get into the vehicle, which puts lives at risk.

ZA\ WARNING
Read and following all WARNINGS. > A\ in
Key set on page 22
G) Tips
If your vehicle is left standing for a long peri-
od of time, note the following:
—To prevent the vehicle battery from dis-
charging, the energy management gradual-
ly switches off convenience functions that
are not needed. You then may no longer be
able to unlock your vehicle with the sensors.
— For an explanation on conformity with the
FCC regulations in the United States and the
Industry Canada regulations, see
=> page 287.
Central locking switch


Fig. 16 Driver's door: central locking switch
> To lock the vehicle, press the & button > A\.
> To unlock the vehicle, press the @ button.
When locking the vehicle with the central locking
switch, the following applies:
— The doors and the luggage compartment lid
cannot be opened from the outside for security
reasons, such as to prevent unauthorized open-
ing while stopped at a light.
— The LED in the central locking switch turns on
when all doors are closed and locked.
— You can open the doors individually from the in-
side by pulling the door handle.
— In the event of a crash with airbag deployment,
the doors unlock automatically to allow access
to the vehicle.

ZA\ WARNING
— The central locking switch also works when
the ignition is switched off and automatical-
ly locks the entire vehicle when the & button
is pressed.
— The central locking switch is inoperative
when the vehicle is locked from the outside.
— Locked doors make it more difficult for
emergency workers to get into the vehicle,
which puts lives at risk. Do not leave anyone
behind in the vehicle, especially children.
Gi) Tips
Your vehicle locks automatically when it
reaches a speed of 9 mph (15 km/h) (Auto
Lock) = page 21. You can unlock the vehicle
again using the @ button in the central lock-
ing switch.
Setting the central locking system
You can adjust the central locking system to your
preferences. The settings depend on the vehicle
equipment.


> Select in the Infotainment system: [MENU] but-
ton > Vehicle > left control button > Vehicle
settings.

Door unlocking - You can decide if All doors or
only the Driver door should unlock. If you select
Driver, only the door whose handle you pull will
unlock.
Long press to open windows - You can select if
all windows should open using the vehicle key
= page 29, Convenience opening and closing. If
you press and hold the ff button on the vehicle
key, all of the windows will close.
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All doors will be unlocked if you press the ( but-
ton twice on the convenience key when the Driver
setting is selected.
Lock when driving” - If you select On, all doors
and the luggage compartment lid will be locked
automatically when driving (Auto Lock).
Fold mirrors - If you select On, the exterior rear-
view mirrors fold will in automatically when you
press the f button on the remote control key or
touch the sensor® in the handle.

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If the central locking fails, you must unlock or
lock the doors separately.

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Fig. 18 Front passenger's door: emergency release
Unlocking and locking the driver's door with
the mechanical key
> Remove the mechanical key > page 23.
> To unlock the driver's door, turn the key to the
unlock position in the direction of arrow @)
> fig. 17.

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> To lock the driver's door, select the P position
and turn the key once to the closing position
@.
Locking the front passenger's door with the
mechanical key
The mechanical lock is located on the edge of the
front passenger's door. It is only visible when the
door is open.
> Remove the mechanical key > page 23.
>» Remove the cap from the opening > fig. 18.
> Insert the key into the slot inside and turn it all
the way to the right (right door) or to the left
(left door*).
Once the front passenger's door is closed, it is no
longer possible to open it from the outside. The
door can be opened from the inside by pulling
the door handle.
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If the anti-theft alarm system detects a vehicle
break-in, audio and visual warning signals are
triggered. The anti-theft alarm system is switch-
ed on or off when locking or unlocking your vehi-
cle. If the alarm is triggered, it will shut off auto-
matically after a certain amount of time.
Switching the alarm off manually
> To switch the alarm off, press the @ button on
the remote control key or switch the ignition
on.
Break-in security feature
The alarm will sound if there is a break-in at the
doors, engine compartment lid, and/or luggage
compartment lid.

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@) Tips
You can still open and close the windows for
approximately 10 minutes after turning the
ignition off. The power windows do not switch
off until the driver's door or front passenger's
door has been opened.
Convenience opening and closing
All windows can be opened and closed at the
same time.
For power top* convenience opening/closing, re-
fer to the information in > page 33.
Convenience opening feature
> Press and hold the @ button on the remote con-
trol key until all windows reach the desired po-
sition.
Convenience closing feature
> Hold the key in the driver's door lock in the lock
position until all windows are closed > /\.
Setting convenience opening in the
Infotainment system
The function can be switched on/off in the Info-
tainment system > page 25.

Z\ WARNING
— Never close the windows carelessly or in an
uncontrolled manner, because this increases
the risk of injury.
— For security reasons, the windows can only
be opened and closed with the remote con-
trol key at a maximum distance of approxi-
mately 6 ft (2 m) away from the vehicle.
When pressing the f button, always watch
the windows while they are closing so that
no one is pinched in the window. The closing
process will stop immediately when the fa
button is released.


Correcting power window malfunctions
You can reactivate the one-touch up/down func-
tion if it malfunctions.
> Pull the power window switch up until the win-
dow is completely raised.
>» Release the switch and pull it up again for at
least one second.
Garage door opener
Applies to: vehicles with garage door opener
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Fig. 25 Garage door opener: examples of usage for differ-
ent systems
With the garage door opener, you can activate
systems such as the garage doors, security sys-
tems or house lights from inside your vehicle. Up
to three remote control functions can be pro-
grammed to the three buttons that are integrat-
ed in the control unit above the rearview mirror.
To be able to operate systems using the garage
door opener, the buttons in the control unit must
first be programmed.

Z\ WARNING
When operating or programming the garage
door opener, make sure that no people or ob-
jects are in the area immediately surrounding
the equipment. People can be injured or prop-
erty can be damaged if struck when closing.
@® Tips
— For security reasons, we recommend that
you clear the programmed buttons before
selling the vehicle.

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— For additional information about HomeLink,
visit www.homelink.com.
— For the Declaration of Conformity with the
provisions from the FCC in the United States
and Industry Canada, see > page 287.
Applies to: vehicles with garage door opener

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Fig. 26 Control panel above the interior rearview mirror
Requirement: the button in the control panel
must be programmed & page 30 and the vehi-
cle must be located within range of the system,
such as the garage door.
> Press the button to open the garage door. The
green LED (@) blinks or turns on.
> Press the button again to close the garage
door.
@ Tips
When opening or closing the garage door, do
not press and hold the button longer ten sec-
onds or the garage door opener will switch to
programming mode.
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Programming the transmitter
Applies to: vehicles with garage door opener

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Fig. 27 Distance between the radiator grille and the re-
mote control transmitter
Programming the button: step 1 on the
control panel
1. Switch the ignition on.
2. Press both of the outside buttons on the con-
trol unit > page 30, fig. 26 until the yellow
LED @) turns off and the green LED @ turns
on. This procedure clears the standard codes
that were set at the factory and does not
need to be repeated again to program the
other buttons.
3. Briefly press the button in the control panel
that you want to program.
4. Wait until the yellow LED @) blinks. The pro-
gramming mode is active for five minutes.
5. Go in front of the vehicle with the original re-
mote control transmitter for the system that
you are programming to the control panel
button.
Programming the button: step 2 at the
radiator grille
6. Hold the remote control transmitter at the
vehicle radiator grille > fig. 27.
7. Now press the remote control transmitter
until the turn signals on your vehicle blink.
This can take up to 30 seconds.
8. Ifthe emergency flashers blink three times,
the programming was successful. If the
emergency flashers only blink one time, the
five-minute time limit for programming has
expired or the programming was unsuccess-
ful. Repeat the programming procedure
starting from the third step or change the
distance to the radiator grille.

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9. Ifthe garage door or other systems do not
open with the HomeLink buttons even if the
programming was successful, the system
may use a rolling code instead of a fixed
code. You must also then perform rolling
code programming > page 31.
The other two buttons in the control panel can be
programmed using the instructions given above.
Start with step 3.
Deleting button programming
The programmed buttons cannot be deleted indi-
vidually. They must be deleted all at once. Repro-
gram the buttons if necessary.
> Switch the ignition on.
> Press both of the outside buttons on the con-
trol unit until the yellow LED @ turns off and
the green LED (@) turns on.
Reprogramming buttons
> Switch the ignition on.
> To reprogram an individual button, press the
desired button until the green LED @ turns off
and the yellow LED (2) starts to turn on (after
approximately 10 seconds). Release the button
immediately. The programming mode is active
for 5 minutes and is indicated by a blinking yel-
low light.
> Continue with step 5.
G) Tips
— The distance needed between the remote
control transmitter and the garage door
opener module in the radiator grille
=> fig. 27 depends on the system you are
programming.
— Depending on the system model, you may
need to release the button on the remote
control transmitter while it is programming
and press it again. Hold every position you
try when programming for at least 15 sec-
onds before trying a new position. Keep an
eye on the vehicle turn signals while doing
this.
Rolling code programming
Applies to: vehicles with garage door opener
On some systems, programming a rolling code is
also necessary.
Identifying a rolling code
After programming a rolling code successfully (in
front of the vehicle), the yellow LED stays on
when returning to the vehicle. It turns off the
next time the button is pressed. It will then blink
green and the garage door opener will send the
required signal. The garage door opener will also
send the signal and the LED will blink green
whenever the button is pressed after that.
> Program the rolling code as follows:
Activating the system motor unit
> Locate the programming button on the system
motor unit. The exact location and color of the
button may vary depending on the brand.
> Press the programming button on the system
motor unit (usually this will activate a “display”
on the motor unit). You now have approximate-
ly 30 seconds to program the button in the
control panel.
Programming the button in the control
panel
> Press and hold the previously programmed but-
ton in the control panel for two seconds.
> To complete rolling code programming, press
and hold the button again for two seconds.
> On some systems, the button might need to be
pressed a third time to end the programming
procedure.
After programming, the system should recognize
the signal and operate when the button in the
control panel is pressed. Now you may program
the other buttons as needed.
@) Tips
— The rolling code can be programmed more
quickly and more easily with the help of a
second person.
— If any difficulties occur when programming
the rolling code, it may be helpful to read
the system operating manual.
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Power top

Power top
Automatic power top
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Applies to: vehicles with power top
The power top opens and closes automatically.
When open, the power top is stored completely
in the power top compartment. The power top
can be opened or closed at speeds up to 30 mph
(50 km/h). The power top will not open when the
temperature is below 5 °F (-15 °C).
Under normal conditions, the power top is wind-
and waterproof. In rare cases, small droplets of
water may form under extreme weather condi-
tions such as torrential or prolonged rain. That is
normal and no cause for concern.
Follow the care instructions to keep the power
top free of leaks and to maintain its appearance
= page 265, Care and cleaning. Also observe the
following:
— Open and stow the power top only when it is
clean and dry. Stowing the power top when it is
damp can create imprints in it, and if it is left
that way for long periods of time, mildew and
other damage can form. To prevent scratching
or damaging the power top, do not use any
sharp-edged objects to remove ice and snow.
The rear window may be cleared with a stand-
ard ice scraper.
— Do not leave the power top open for several
weeks or the creases in it may become discol-
ored.
— Do not open the power top when the tempera-
ture is below 32 °F (0 °C). The fabric in the
power top loses elasticity in sub-zero tempera-
tures.
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Opening and closing the power top
Applies to: vehicles with power top

Fig. 28 Center console: power top switch
Requirement: the engine compartment lid must
be closed.
Opening and closing the power top
> Switch the ignition on.
> To open or close the power top, pull or press
and hold the switch until it is completely
opened or closed.
Opening/closing the power top using the
one-touch function
> Switch the ignition on.
> To open/close the power top all the way, briefly
pull/press the power top switch. It is not neces-
sary to hold the switch. The one-touch function
is only available at speeds between 4 mph
(6 km/h) and 30 mph (50 km/h).
The status of the power top is shown in the in-
strument cluster when operating the power top
switch.
A message will appear in the instrument cluster
if the power top cannot be opened or closed.

ZA\ WARNING
— When operating the power top, make sure
the function is not affected by wind or other
factors and that it does not interfere with
other drivers.
— Never drive when the power top is not
locked correctly. The wind from driving
could cause the power top to open. This can
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AN WARNING
— Do not use the wind deflector to secure car-
go.
—To reduce the risk of an accident, pay atten-
tion to traffic when installing the wind de-
flector.

(i) Tips
— The wind deflector works best when all of
the windows are rolled up while driving.
—To prevent mildew, do not store the wind
deflector when it is damp.
Rear window
Applies to: vehicles with extendable rear window
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Fig. 33 Rear window in wind deflector position
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Fig. 34 Center console: rear window switch
The rear window can only be operated when the
ignition is switched on. The rear window can be
raised slightly when the power top is open to re-
duce air movement inside the vehicle and in-
crease comfort © fig. 33.
Retracting/extending the rear window
> To retract/extend the rear window, press/pull
the switch until the retracting/extending proc-
ess is complete.
> To set an intermediate position, press/pull the
switch until the rear window reaches the de-
sired position.
> To fully retract the rear window, press the
switch briefly. There is no need to hold the
switch. To cancel the retracting process, press
the switch again.

ZA WARNING
—To reduce the risk of injury, do not use the
rear window to secure cargo or other ob-
jects.
— Never retract or extend the rear window
carelessly or in an uncontrolled manner.
Pinching could cause serious injuries.


Power top emergency
operation
General information
Applies to: vehicles with power top
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The power top can be closed manually if there is
a malfunction.
> Set the parking brake.
> Open all windows.
> Switch the ignition off.
> Pull the button > page 32, fig. 28 for approxi-
mately 10 to 15 seconds to reduce the pressure
in the power top hydraulics.
> Open the luggage compartment lid.
> Remove the screwdriver ®, the hex socket
wrench (Q), the open end wrench (3), the wheel
wrench () and the adapter (5) > fig. 35 from
the vehicle tool kit.
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Lights and Vision

Lights and Vision
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Fig. 48 Instrument panel: light switch
Light switch ©
Turn the switch to the corresponding position.
When the lights are switched on, the 2» symbol
turns on.
O - lights are off (in some markets, the daytime
running lights* are switched on when the ignition
is switched on.)
— USA models: The daytime running lights switch
on automatically when the ignition is switched
on and the light switch is in the O or AUTO posi-
tion (only in daylight). The Daytime running
lights can be switched on and off in the MMI
>page 44> A.
— Canada models: The daytime running lights
switch on automatically when the ignition is
switched on and the light switch is in the O,
300 or AUTO position (only in daylight) > A\.
AUTO* - automatic headlights switch on and off
depending on brightness, for example in twilight,
during rain or in tunnels.
300: - Parking lights
ZO - Low beam headlights
220 - All-weather lights*
Q# - Rear fog light(s)*
All-weather lights*
In vehicles with all-weather lights, the front
lights are adjusted automatically so that you are
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less likely to see glare from your own headlights,
for example when driving on a wet road.
Light functions
The following light functions may be available
depending on vehicle equipment and only func-
tion when the light switch is in the AUTO posi-
tion.
Static cornering light - the cornering light
switches on automatically when the steering
wheel is turned at a certain angle at speeds up to
approximately 44 mph (70 km/h), and when the
turn signal is activated at speeds up to approxi-
mately 25 mph (40 km/h). The area to the side of
the vehicle is illuminated better when turning.
Intersection lighting: on vehicles with a naviga-
tion system’, intersections can be illuminated.

Z\ WARNING
— Automatic headlights* are only intended to
assist the driver. They do not relieve the
driver of responsibility to check the head-
lights and to turn them on manually based
on the current light and visibility conditions.
For example, fog cannot be detected by the
light sensors. So always switch on the low
beams under these weather conditions and
when driving in the dark 2D.
—To reduce glare for traffic behind your vehi-
cle, the rear fog lights* should only be
turned on in accordance with the legal regu-
lations in the country where you are operat-
ing the vehicle.
— If the battery has been discharging for a
while, the parking light may switch off auto-
matically. Always make sure your vehicle is
parked and adequately illuminated accord-
ing to the legal regulations in the country
where you are operating the vehicle. Avoid
using the parking lights for several hours.
— Observe the legal regulations in the country
where you are operating the vehicle when
using the lighting system that is described.

G) Tips
— The light sensor for the automatic head-
lights* is in the rearview mirror mount. Do >