2020 AUDI R8 COUPE Owners Manual

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Accessories and technical changes

or write to:
Administrator NHTSA
1200 New Jersey Ave.,
S.E. West Building
Washington, DC
20590.
You can also obtain other infor-
mation about motor vehicle safe-
ty from http://www.safercar.gov.
Applicable to Canada
If you live in Canada and you be-
lieve that your vehicle has a de-
fect that could cause a crash, in-
jury or death, you should immedi-
ately inform Transport Canada,
Defect Investigations and Recalls.
You should also notify Audi Cana-
da.
Canadian customers who wish to
report a safety-related defect to
Transport Canada, Defect Investi-
gations and Recalls, may either
call Transport Canada toll-free at:
Tel.: 1-800-333-0510 or
Tel.: 1-819-994-3328 (Ottawa re-
gion and from other countries)
TTY for hearing impaired:
1-888-675-6863
or contact Transport Canada by
mail at:
Transport Canada
Motor Vehicle Safety Investiga-
tions Laboratory
80 Noel Street
Gatineau, QC
J8Z OA1
For additional road safety infor-
mation, please visit the Road
Safety website at:
English:
http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/
motorvehiclesafety/menu.htm
French:
http://www.tc.gc.ca/fra/
securiteautomobile/menu.htm
Declaration of
compliance for telecom-
munications equipment
and electronic systems
The manufacturer is not liable for radio malfunc-
tions that are caused by unauthorized changes to
the equipment.
Equipment
The following equipment complies with FCC sec-
tion 15 and RSS-Gen:
— Remote control key
— Garage door opener (HomeLink)*
— Tire pressure monitoring system*
FCC Part 15.19
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
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FCC Part 15.21
Changes or modifications not expressly approved
by the party responsible for compliance could
void the user's authority to operate the equip-
ment.
RSS-Gen
This device complies with Industry Canada’s li-
cence-exempt RSSs. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause interference; and
(2) This device must accept any interference, in-
cluding interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device.
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Technical data

Technical data
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Fig. 211 Vehicle identification label
The vehicle identification label > fig. 211 is locat-
ed near the fuses in the front passenger's side
footwell > page 281.
The vehicle identification label information can
also be found in the Warranty & Maintenance
booklet.
Vehicle data
The sticker contains the following vehicle data:
@® Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
@ Vehicle type, engine output, transmission
® Engine and transmission codes
@) Paint and interior codes
© Optional equipment numbers
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
The VIN is located in the following areas:

— Select: [MENU] button > left control button >
Service & checks > Vehicle information.

— On the vehicle identification label
— At the front behind the windshield*
— Under the carpet under the right front seat
Notes about technical data
The values may vary based on special equipment
as well as market-specific equipment and meas-
uring methods.
Please note that the specifications listed in the
vehicle documentation always take precedence.
G) Tips
Any technical data that is missing was not
available at the time of printing.



Length (in (mm)) | Width (in (mm)) | Width across the | Height at curb
mirrors (in (mm)) | weight (in (mm))
R8 Coupe 174.4 (4,429) 76.4 (1,940) 80.2 (2,037) 48.7 (1,236)
R8 Spyder 174.4 (4,429) 76.4 (1,940) 80.2 (2,037) 48.9 (1,242)

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Technical data

(er) Fah a(t)
Fuel tank, Coupe 19.3 gal (73 L)/21.9


gal (83 L)
Fuel tank, Spyder 21.1 gal (80 L)
Windshield washer system 3.0 qt (2.8 L)

Weights


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FANMAIL
Fig. 212 Safety certificate


Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
The maximum permitted total weight @ of the
vehicle is listed on the safety certificate on the
side area of the door or on the driver's door pillar.
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)
The maximum permitted load on the front axle
@ or the rear axle @) is listed on the safety cer-
tificate on the side area of the door or on the
driver's door pillar.
Load
The maximum permitted load is listed on the tire
pressure label on the driver's door pillar.
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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

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
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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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Index

D
Data Privacy..................0.00000. 130
Data recorder............ 0. eee eee eee ee 91
DAES snes = wasn = 9 sme © camen & « areKeee w 6 ose 167
Date display’ « sciscce os somes =o ansuene 2 a annua 0 « 167
Daytime running lights...............0-. 40
Declaration of compliance............... 287
Defrosting (windows) .................045 58
DEF (instrument cluster)................- 10
Deluxe automatic climate control
refer to Climate control system (automatic) . 57
Determining correct load limit........... 258
Digital COMPASS seies sc oes ce eee a ee eG ee 49
Digital Rights Management.............. 150
Dimensions. ............ 0.0 c ee eee eae 289
Dimming the rearview mirror............. 46
Directory
refer to ContactS............ eee eee ee 120
Disposal. ... 2.0.00... cee cece eee eee 284
Distance driven.......... 0.0.00 c eee eee 14
Doors
Mechanically unlocking and locking....... 26
Driver information system..............4. 12
On-board computer..............2.-00. 14
SWITCHING VIEWS « scsi a & onesies oo semen & eure 13
Driver information systems
EMOrGyZCONSUIMENS orcs. 1 & coswsee 6 5 coerce» > omnes LS
Drives
refer to Media...............0.0- 150, 157
Drive select. ........ 00... cece eee eee eee 78
Driving safely........... 0... eee eee eee 173
Driving through water................0-- 59
Driving times: 5 «esas so case s warn 6 ceacew vse 14
Driving tips
Efficient driving...............00000005 59
Driving track cvsiess x x scones x a cneniens a ¥ exevane ©» anew 67
Dust filter
refer to Pollutant filter..............0.. 56
DVD drive (media drives)................ 151
Dynamicisteering « wasn «x mens ¢ waneasne © meres a 89
Dynamic volume
refer to System volume............0005 171
294

E-mail..................00000000 0 eee 118
Economical route.................00005 138
EDL
refer to Electronic Differential Lock....... 86
Electrical system... .. cee eee eee eee 240
Electromechanical parking brake.......... 65
Electronic Differential Lock............... 86
Electronic immobilizer .............00204. 22
Electronic stabilization control (ESC) ....... 86
Sport mode... .... eee eee eee 87
Electronic Stabilization Control (ESC)
Indicator light.............. eee eee ee
Emergency assistance
Emergency braking function.............. 65
Ermergency faster « coins a « xen a « wmunn x x 44
Emergency operation
DOOrs 0. cee eee eee 26
Engine compartment lid............... 231
Luggage compartment lid............... 28
Power top...........0 0. eee ee eee eee 35
Emissions control system..............- 228
EMErgy CONSUMERS ir. & wicesoves & esau as sess oo Ls
Energy Managements «sce ccc as ene as 91
Engine
Breakingin.......... 0... cee eee eee eee 59
Coolant... 6. cee cece eee 236
JUMPp'’Starting « 2 sew, = + sees + e eee 9 caw 277
Start/StopisyStemn s. scsoxse » @ saace a o oseuns w o oe 62
Starting. .............. 00... eee 60, 61
Starting and stopping..............000. 61
Engine compartment
Lid emergency release .............005- 231
Opening and closing the engine compart-
MENCUG s ewe x 2 sees 2 5 eee ¢ 9 eR Fs ee 231
OVERVIEW’: seems. « a cowses wo roeuos oo mea + 0 oe 232
Safety precautions..............000005 229
Engine compartment lights............... 45
Engine control (indicator light)............ 19
Engine data
refer to Sport displays.................. 1S
Engine oil
Adding ........ 0... c cece eee eee eee 233
CHANGING: s = wevem & ous a e neuee & ee 235
Checking oil level..........-...-. 233, 234
Consumption...........02-00 eee 233, 234