2020 AUDI R8 COUPE battery

Media

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Applies to: vehicles with Audi music interface


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Fig. 135 Storage compartment in the center console: con-
necting mobile devices
Connect your mobile devices to the Audi music in-
terface in order to operate them through the
MMI and charge the battery.
USB Input
— Connecting mobile devices using a USB adapt-
er: connect the applicable USB adapter @) to
the port on the Audi music interface @) and
then connect the adapter to the mobile device
@ (such as an iPod).
— Charging a mobile device using a USB adapter:
when you connect a mobile device to the Audi
music interface @) using the applicable USB
adapter @), the battery will automatically
charge.
— Disconnecting a mobile device from the Audi
music interface: Remove the USB adapter cable
@ from the Audi music interface @).
— Disconnecting mobile devices with an Apple
Dock connector: remove the Apple Dock con-
nector from the Apple device with the release
tabs pressed in @) > page 155, fig. 134.
The media are started and operated through the
mobile device or the MMI, depending on the de-
vice being used > page 157.
Connecting multiple mobile devices: if a mobile
device (such as a smartphone) is connected at the
respective USB port on the Audi music interface,
then all devices can be used as a playback source.
AUX Input
— Connecting a mobile device to the AUX input:
Connect the cable G) to the AUX input © on
the Audi music interface and then connect it to
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the mobile device @) (for example, an MP3
player or a smartphone).
— Disconnecting a mobile device from the AUX
input: pull the cable G) out of the Audi music
interface.
— Operation: select and confirm the External au-
dio player source G) > page 157, fig. 136. The
media are started and operated through the
mobile device (@).

Z\ WARNING
Driving requires your complete and undivided
attention. As the driver, you have complete re-
sponsibility for safety in traffic. Never operate
mobile devices while driving, because this in-
creases the risk of an accident.
(1) Note
— Remove the connector from the Audi music
interface carefully so it is not damaged.
— Use a USB extension cable to connect devi-
ces that have an integrated USB connector
(such as a USB stick) to prevent damage to
your USB device and the Audi music inter-
face.
— Extremely high or low temperatures that
can occur inside vehicles can damage mobile
devices and/or impair their performance.
Never leave mobile devices in the vehicle in
extremely high or low temperatures.
@) Tips
— When you switch the ignition off, the USB
ports are still supplied with power until the
energy management intervenes.
— Do not use an additional adapter or USB ex-
tension cable to connect mobile devices to
the Audi music interface that already have a
cable or that must be connected with a USB
adapter (= page 155). Using an additional
adapter or US extension cable may impair
functionality.
— You can purchase the AUX connector cable
from an authorized Audi dealer or at spe-
cialty stores.
— Audi recommends setting the volume of a
mobile device connected to the AUX inputto >

Media


Problem Solution

Audi music interface: the mobile de-
vice is not recognized as a source.
For many cell phones or mobile devices, playback is not possi-
ble when the battery level is too low (less than 5% of its ca-
pacity). The mobile device will only be recognized as a media
source in the MMI after connecting if the battery charge level
is sufficient.

Audi music interface: malfunctions
during audio playback through an
iPod/iPhone.
The Bluetooth audio player function is switched on. Switch
this function off > page 169 when you are not using the Blue-
tooth audio player.

AUX input: there is static when con-
necting and disconnecting the AUX
connection cable.
When connecting and disconnecting, the External audio play-
er source is already selected. Before connecting or disconnect-
ing the mobile device, either mute the device (see
=> page 171) or switch to a different audio source (for exam-
ple > page 146, Opening the radio).

Bluetooth audio player/Wi-Fi audio
player: audio playback interference.
Only one interface should be actively used at a time to ensure
problem-free playback.

Wi-Fi audio player: audio playback in-
terference.
Audio playback interference can occur on some cell phones if
the Internet connection in the vehicle was not established
through the SIM card reader* on the MMI control panel and
the mobile data option on the cell phone is switched on. De-
activate the mobile data option on your cell phone.

Jukebox: tracks on the imported play-
list are grayed out.
When importing playlists, all of the files themselves must be
imported.

Jukebox: imported tracks cannot be
played or found.
If you cannot find imported tracks in the media center, they
may not be supported. Only copy supported files > page 162
to the Jukebox.

Wi-Fi audio player: multiple devices
are connected to the Wi-Fi hotspot. A
media player (such as a smartphone)
appears as the media source and can-
not be changed.
Close the myAudi app on the connected devices (such as
smartphones) that are not being used as the Wi-Fi audio play-
er. Likewise, close the UPnP server apps or the media permis-
sions on the integrated UPnP/DLNA server. Connect the de-
sired device as a Wi-Fi audio player > page 153.

Online media*: connection failed be-
tween the MMI and the myAudi app.
To establish a connection to the MMI, the MMI connection
switch must be switched on in the myAudi app status screen.

Bluetooth audio player: interference
with track display and audio playback.
Playback interference can occur when using the Bluetooth au-
dio player if a music player app from a third party provider is
open. Audi recommends using the integrated media player on
your Bluetooth device (such as a smartphone).


Wi-Fi hotspot*: your Wi-Fi device is
disconnected from the Wi-Fi hotspot.

Make sure the network optimization functions are switched
off in the Wi-Fi settings or in the network settings for your
Wi-Fi device. For additional information refer to the user
guide for your Wi-Fi device.

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Audi smartphone interface

— When the Apple CarPlay connection is ac- Android Auto: to go back to the Android Auto
tive, Tag this song for iTunes*» js not avail- menu bar, push the control knob down.
able > page 147.
Operating
Opening a menu item
Select and confirm a menu item using the MMI
Applies to: vehicles with Audi smartphone interface control panel.
Opening a menu
Apple CarPlay: you can go back to the Apple Car-
Play main menu regardless of the selected menu
item by pressing and holding the [BACK] button.


Troubleshooting
Applies to: vehicles with Audi smartphone interface

Problem Solution

Audi smartphone
interface cannot be
opened.
Check the battery charge level on your smartphone.
Check the USB cable and use a different one if necessary.
Check if Android Auto or Apple CarPlay is available in the country where the vehi-
cle is being operated.

Android Auto: check if the Android Auto app is installed on your smartphone.

Connecting the
smartphone to the
MMI failed.
Make sure that you are using the correct USB adapter and check if the USB
adapter is connected correctly to your smartphone and the Audi music interface
=> page 155.

Apple CarPlay: check if Apple CarPlay is activated on your smartphone.

Android Auto: check in the Android Auto app if Android Auto permits new vehi-
cles.

The smartphone is
not automatically
detected.

Make sure that you are using the correct USB adapter and check if the USB
adapter
is connected correctly to your smartphone and the Audi music interface
=> page 155.
Check if the requirements needed to connect a smartphone have been met.


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Airbag system


have not been specifically approved by Au-
di.
— Never use additional seat cushions that
cover the areas where the side airbags in-
flate.
— Damage to the original seat covers or to
the seam in the area of the side airbag
module must always be repaired immedi-
ately by an authorized Audi dealer.
— The airbag system can deploy only once. Af-
ter
an airbag has been deployed, it must be
replaced with new replacement parts de-
signed and approved especially for your Audi
model version. Replacement of complete
airbag systems or airbag components must
be performed by qualified workshops only.
Make sure that any airbag service action is
entered in your Audi Warranty & Mainte-
nance booklet under AIRBAG REPLACEMENT
RECORD.
— For safety reasons in severe accidents, the
alternator and starter are separated from
the vehicle battery with a pyrotechnic circuit
interrupter.
— Work on the pyrotechnic circuit interrupter
must only be performed by a qualified
technicians who have the experience, in-
formation and special tools necessary to
perform the work safely.
— If the vehicle or the circuit interrupter is
scrapped, all applicable safety precautions
must be followed.

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Airbag performance
Changing the vehicle's suspension system can
change the way that the Advanced Airbag System
performs in a crash. For example, using tire-rim
combinations not approved by Audi, lowering the
vehicle, changing the stiffness of the suspension,
including the springs, suspension struts, shock
absorbers etc. can change the forces that are
measured by the airbag sensors and sent to the
electronic control unit. Some suspension changes
can, for example, increase the force levels meas-
ured by the sensors and make the airbag system
deploy in crashes in which it would not deploy if
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the changes had not been made. Other kinds of
changes may reduce the force levels measured by
the sensors and prevent the airbag from deploy-
ing when it should.

Z\ WARNING
Changing the vehicle's suspension including
use of unapproved tire-rim combinations can
change Advanced Airbag performance and in-
crease the risk of serious personal injury in a
crash.
— Never install suspension components that
do not have the same performance charac-
teristics as the components originally instal-
led on your vehicle.
— Never use tire-rim combinations that have
not been approved by Audi.

Knee airbags
Description of knee airbags
The knee airbag system can provide supplemen-
tal protection to properly restrained front seat
occupants.

Fig. 161 Driver's knee airbag
The driver knee airbag is in the instrument panel
underneath the steering wheel > fig. 161, the
airbag for the passenger is at about the same
height in the instrument panel underneath the
glove compartment.
The knee airbag offers additional protection to
the driver's and passenger's knees and upper and
lower thigh areas and supplements the protec-
tion provided by the safety belts.
If the front airbags deploy, the knee airbags also
deploy in frontal collisions when the deployment >

Checking and Filling



— Never open the cap on the coolant expan-
sion tank when the engine is warm. The
cooling system is under pressure.
— To protect your face, hands, and arms from
hot steam or coolant, cover the cap with a
thick cloth when opening.
— Do not remove the engine cover under any
circumstances. This increases the risk of
burns.
— Due to the risk of electric shock, never touch
the ignition cable or other components in
the electronic high-voltage ignition system
when the engine is running or is starting.
— If a gear is engaged while the vehicle is sta-
tionary and the engine is running, do not
press the accelerator pedal inadvertently.
Pressing the accelerator pedal will cause the
vehicle to move, and this could result in an
accident.
— If inspections or repairs must be performed
while the engine is running, moving compo-
nents (such as the ribbed belt, generator,
and radiator fan) pose an additional risk.
— Set the parking brake first and select the
“p” (Park) selector lever position.
— Always make sure that no parts of the
body, jewelry, ties, loose clothing, and
long hair can be caught in moving engine
components. Before any work, always re-
move any jewelry and/or ties, tie back long
hair, and make sure all clothing fits close
to the body to reduce the risk of anything
becoming caught in engine components.
— Pay attention to the following warnings list-
ed when work on the fuel system or on the
electrical equipment is required.
— Do not smoke.
— Never work near open flames.
— Always have a working fire extinguisher
nearby.
— All work on the battery or electrical system
in your vehicle can result in injuries, chemi-
cal burns, accidents, or burns. Because of
this, all work must be performed only by an
authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility.
— Limit your exposure to exhaust and chemi-
cals to as short a time as possible.


ZA\ WARNING
California Proposition 65 Warning:
— Engine exhaust, some of its constituents,
and certain vehicle components contain or
emit chemicals known to the State of Cali-
fornia to cause cancer and birth defects and
reproductive harm. In addition, certain flu-
ids contained in vehicles and certain prod-
ucts of component wear contain or emit
chemicals known to the State of California
to cause cancer and birth defects or other
reproductive harm.
— Battery posts, terminals and related acces-
sories contain lead and lead compounds,
chemicals known to the State of California
to cause cancer and reproductive harms.
Wash hands after handling.


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() Note
When filling fluids, be sure not to add any flu-
ids to the wrong reservoirs. Otherwise severe
malfunctions and engine damage will occur.
@) For the sake of the environment
You should regularly check the ground under
your vehicle in order to detect leaks quickly. If
there are visible spots from oil or other fluids,
bring your vehicle to an authorized Audi deal-
er or authorized Audi Service Facility to be
checked.

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authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility for assistance.
— If the brake fluid is old, bubbles may form in
the brake system during heavy braking. This
could impair braking performance and driv-
ing safety, which increases the risk of an ac-
cident.
— The brake fluid in your vehicle must meet
the standard VW 501 14 and is available at
an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Au-
di Service Facility. If this brake fluid is not
available, another high-grade brake fluid of
equivalent quality may be used, and it must
meet the U.S. Federal Motor Vehicle Stand-
ard (FMVSS) 116 DOT 4, Class 6.

@) Note
— If the brake fluid level is above the MAX
marking, brake fluid may leak out over the
edge of the reservoir and result in damage
to the vehicle.
— Do not allow any brake fluid to come into
contact with the vehicle paint, because it
will corrode the paint.
Electrical system
If the = or fl] indicator light turns on, there is a
malfunction in the generator, the battery, or the
vehicle electrical system.
= Electric system: malfunction! Battery is not
being charged
Drive to an authorized Audi dealer or authorized
Audi Service Facility immediately. Turn off all un-
necessary electrical equipment because it will
drain the battery. See an authorized Audi dealer
or authorized Audi Service Facility if the battery
charge level is too low.
= Electrical system: low battery charge. Bat-
tery will be charged while driving
The starting ability may be impaired.
If this message turns off after a little while, the
vehicle battery has charged enough while driving.
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If this message does not turn off, drive immedi-
ately to an authorized Audi dealer or authorized
Audi Service Facility.
Battery
Battery general information
Because of the complex power supply, all work on
batteries such as disconnecting, replacing, etc.,
should only be performed by an authorized Audi
dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility > A\.
Multiple batteries with different technologies
may be installed in your vehicle:
— Vehicle battery (for example, for starting the
engine, basic power supply) > page 241, Lead
battery or > page 241, Other battery types
— Auxiliary battery (for example, for recuperation
or optional equipment) > page 241, Other bat-
tery types
Not running the vehicle for long periods of
time
The battery will gradually drain if the vehicle
does not run for long periods of time. To ensure
that the vehicle can still be started, the electrical
equipment will be limited or switched off. Some
convenience functions, such as interior lighting
or power seat adjustment, may not be available
under certain circumstances. The convenience
functions will be available again when you start
the
engine.
Even when electrical equipment is switched off,
the equipment can still drain the battery if the
vehicle is not driven for long periods of time.
Deep draining results in a chemical reaction that
destroys the inside of the battery. The battery
must be charged every month to prevent this
= page 242. Contact an authorized Audi dealer or
authorized Audi Service Facility for more infor-
mation.
Winter operation
Cold weather places higher demands on the bat-
tery. This results in reduced starting ability. Have
the battery checked by an authorized Audi dealer
or authorized Audi Service Facility before cold
weather begins.

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ZA\ WARNING
— All work on the battery or electrical system
in your vehicle can result in injuries, chemi-
cal burns, accidents, or burns. Because of
this, all work must be performed only by an
authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility.
— Never connect the charging cable or jump
start cable directly to your vehicle battery.
Only use the connections in the luggage
compartment > page 242.

ZA\ WARNING
California Proposition 65 Warning:
— Battery posts, terminals and related acces-
sories contain lead and lead compounds,
chemicals known to the State of California
to cause cancer and reproductive harms.
Wash hands after handling.


@) Note
If the vehicle will be parked for long periods
of time, protect the battery against the cold
so that it will not be destroyed by “freezing”
= page 242, Charging the battery.
Lead battery
Explanation of warnings:

Always wear eye protection.

Battery acid is highly corrosive. Always
wear protective gloves and eye protection.

Fire, sparks, open flame, and smoking are
forbidden.
ment. Do not dispose of them in household
trash. They contain harmful substances, such
as sulfuric acid and lead, and also recyclable
raw materials. Contact an authorized Audi
dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility for
more information.
Cold altaya ay 1)
Explanation of warnings:
Fire, sparks, open flame, and smoking are
& forbidden.

Always keep children away from battery
4) acid and the battery.

@/ | Always follow the instructions in the oper-
CQ | ating manual.


Z\ WARNING
All work on the batteries must only be per-
formed by an authorized Audi dealer or au-
thorized Audi Service Facility.
— Gases that escape from these different bat-
tery types can be poisonous or flammable.
— The contents of these battery types can be
corrosive. If any battery contents come into
contact with the skin, flush the affected
area for at least 15 minutes with clean wa-
ter. Then wash the affected area with soap.
Have the affected area examined by a medi-
cal professional.


A highly explosive mixture of gases can
form when charging batteries.

Always keep children away from battery
acid and the battery.

Always follow the instructions in the oper-
ating manual. 5e@
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© For the sake of the environment
©» % Lead-acid batteries must be disposed of
using methods that will not harm the environ-

CG) Note
Components must not be connected to the
battery terminals and wires on these battery
types because this increases the risk of dam-
age, for example due to overvoltage.
@) For the sake of the environment
XE These types of batteries must be dis-
posed of using methods that will not harm
the environment. Do not dispose of them in
household trash. They contain harmful sub-
stances and recyclable raw materials. Contact
an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility for more information.
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arging the battery
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Fig. 189 Luggage compartment: connectors for a charger
or jump start cables
Note the safety precautions > page 229, General
information, /\ in Battery general informa-
tion on page 241 and > /A\.
Requirement: only use chargers with a maximum
charging current of 14.8 volts. The battery ca-
bles remain connected.
> Switch off the ignition and all electrical equip-
ment.
> Open the luggage compartment lid > page 27.
> Remove the screwdriver from the vehicle tool
kit and position it at the upper edge of the trim
panel > fig. 188.
> Carefully pry the trim panel out and fold it in
the direction of the arrow > fig. 188.
> Clamp the terminal clamps on the charger cor-
rectly onto the ground point ©) and the positive
terminal @).
> Insert the power cable for the charging device
into the socket and switch the device on.
>» At the end of the charging process, switch the
charger off and pull the power cable out of the
socket.
> Remove the charging device terminal clamps.
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> Insert the trim panel again and close the lug-
gage compartment lid > page 27.

ZA WARNING
— A highly explosive mixture of gases can form
when charging batteries. Only charge the
battery in well-ventilated areas.
— A drained battery can freeze at tempera-
tures around 32 °F (0 °C). Do not charge or
use a frozen or thawed battery. If ice forms,
the battery housing can crack and battery
electrolyte can leak out, which increases the
risk of an explosion and chemical burns.
Contact an authorized Audi dealer or author-
ized Audi Service Facility for more informa-
tion.
— Do not connect or disconnect the charging
cable while charging because this increases
the risk of an explosion.

@ Tips
Read all of the manufacturer's instructions
for the charger before charging the battery.
Windshield washer
system

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Fig. 190 Water drip tray: washer fluid reservoir cover
The washer fluid reservoir & contains the wind-
shield washer fluid. The reservoir capacity can be
found in > page 290.
To reduce the risk of lime scale deposits on the
spray nozzles, use clean water with low amounts
of calcium. Always add window cleaner to the wa-
ter. When the outside temperatures are cold, an
anti-freezing agent should be added to the water
so that it does not freeze.