2020 AUDI R8 COUPE steering

Parking aid

front of the vehicle swings out more than
the rear of the vehicle. Maintain plenty of
distance so that an exterior mirror or a cor-
ner of the vehicle does not collide with any
obstacles.
Scare Rie meal
Applies to: vehicles with rearview camera
Switching on
> Shift into reverse, or
> Press the Pt button in the center console
=> page 82, fig. 84. A short confirmation tone
sounds and the LED in the button turns on.
Switching off
> Drive faster than 6 mph (10 km/h), or
> Press the Pa button, or
> Switch the ignition off.
G) Tips
— The visual display in the left part of the dis-
play should help you detect the critical vehi-
cle areas.
— You can change the volume of the signals
and the display > page 84.
Perpendicular parking
Applies to: vehicles with rearview camera
This view may be used when parking in a garage
or ina parking space.
(3)
4. Look! Safe to move?

Fig. 89 Infotainment system: aiming at a parking space
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ds. Look! Safe to move?
Fig. 90 Infotainment system: aligning the vehicle
> Turn the Infotainment system on and shift into
reverse gear.
> The orange orientation lines @ show the vehi-
cle's direction of travel. Turn the steering wheel
until the orange orientation lines align with the
parking space > fig. 89. Use the markings @ to
help you estimate the distance to an obstacle.
Each marking represents approximately 3 feet
(1 meter). The blue area represents an exten-
sion of the vehicle's outline by approximately
16 feet (5 meters) to the rear.
> While driving in reverse gear, adjust the steer-
ing wheel angle to fit the parking space using
the orange orientation lines for assistance > A\
in General information on page 83, >@) in
General information on page 83. Area () repre-
sents the rear bumper. At the very latest, stop
the vehicle when the red orientation line @
borders an object.
Adjusting the display
and the warning tones
The display and warning tones can be adjusted in
the Infotainment.

> Select in the Infotainment system: [MENU] but-
ton > Vehicle > left control button > Driver as-
sistance > Parking aid.

Signal tones
Front volume - Volume for the front area
Rear volume - Volume for the rear area
Entertainment fader - The volume of the audio/
video source is lowered when the parking system
is turned on

Intelligent Technology

Intelligent Technology
Electronic stabilization
control (ESC)
Electronic Stabilization Control (ESC) supports
driver safety. It reduces the risk of slipping and
improves driving stability. ESC detects critical sit-
uations such as the vehicle oversteering and un-
dersteering or the wheels are spinning. The
brakes are applied or the engine torque is re-
duced in order to stabilize the vehicle. When the
ESC engages, the B indicator light blinks in the
instrument cluster.
The following systems are integrated in the ESC:
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
ABS prevents the wheels from locking when brak-
ing. The vehicle can still be steered even during
hard braking. Apply steady pressure to the brake
pedal. Do not pump the pedal. A pulsing in the
brake pedal indicates that the system is acting to
stabilize the vehicle.
Brake assist system
The brake assist system can decrease braking dis-
tance. It increases braking power when the driver
presses the brake pedal quickly in emergency sit-
uations. You must press and hold the brake pedal
until the dangerous situation is over.
Anti-Slip Regulation (ASR)
ASR reduces drive power when the drive wheels
begin spinning and adapts the power to the road
conditions. This makes it easier to start, acceler-
ate and drive up hills.
Electronic Differential Lock (EDL)
The EDL applies the brakes to wheels that are
slipping and transfers the drive power to the oth-
er wheels. This function is not available at higher
speeds.
In extreme cases, EDL automatically switches off
to keep the brake on the braked wheel from over-
heating. The vehicle is still functioning correctly.
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EDL will switch on again automatically when con-
ditions have returned to normal.
Power steering
The ESC can also support vehicle stability
through steering.
Selective wheel torque control
Selective wheel torque control is used when driv-
ing on curves. Braking is targeted toward the
wheels on the inside of the curve as needed. This
allows more precise driving in curves.
Automatic post-collision braking system
The automatic post-collision braking system can
help to reduce the risk of sliding and of addition-
al collisions after an accident. If the airbag con-
trol module detects a collision above a certain ve-
hicle speed, the vehicle is braked by the ESC.
The vehicle does not brake automatically if one of
the following occurs:
— The driver presses the accelerator pedal
—The braking force generated by the pressed
brake pedal is greater than the braking force
that would be initiated by the system
— The ESC, the brake system, or the vehicle elec-
trical system is not functioning

ZA WARNING
— The ESC and its integrated systems cannot
overcome the limits imposed by natural
physical laws. This is especially important on
slippery or wet roads. If the systems begin
acting to stabilize your vehicle, you should
immediately alter your speed to match the
road and traffic conditions. Do not let the in-
creased safety provided tempt you into tak-
ing risks. This could increase your risk of a
collision.
— Please note the risk of a collision increases
when driving fast, especially through curves
and on slippery or wet roads, and when driv-
ing too close to objects ahead. There is still
a risk of accidents because the ESC and its
integrated systems cannot always prevent
collisions.

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reduce the risk of injury, do not place your
foot under the brake pedal.
@) Note
— Never let the brakes “rub” by pressing the
pedal lightly when braking is not actually
necessary. This can cause the brakes to over-
heat and increases braking distance and
causes wear.

— Before driving on long stretches with steep
hills, reduce the vehicle speed and shift to a
lower gear to use the engine braking effect.
This reduces the load on the brakes. If you
need to brake additionally, brake in intervals
and not continuously.
G) Tips
— If you retrofit your vehicle with a front spoil-
er, wheel covers or similar items, make sure
that the air flow to the brakes is not ob-
structed. Otherwise the brake system can
overheat.
— Also refer to the information about brake
fluid > page 239.
Steering
Electromechanical steering supports the driver's
steering movements by electronically adapting
the power steering depending on the vehicle
speed. The settings depend on the selected Audi
drive select* mode.
Dynamic steering
Applies to: vehicles with dynamic steering
The driving dynamic and driving stability are in-
creased by the steering ratio based on the speed.
At reduced speeds, steering is direct in order to
provide agile steering behavior and keep the
steering effort as minimal as possible when the
driver is maneuvering the vehicle. This sets the
steering to be less sensitive at higher speeds in
order to provide improved vehicle control.
Messages
a Steering: malfunction! Please stop vehicle
The power steering may have failed. Adapt your
driving style immediately to compensate for the
fact that it may be more difficult to turn the
steering wheel, and stop your vehicle in a safe lo-
cation as soon as possible. Do not continue driv-
ing. See an authorized Audi dealer or authorized
Audi Service Facility for assistance.
a Steering: malfunction! You can continue
driving
There is a malfunction. Steering may be more dif-
ficult or more sensitive. Adapt your driving style.
Have the steering system checked immediately
by an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility. Please note that the red indicator
light may turn on after restarting the engine. Do
not continue driving if it does.
Dynamic steering: correcting steering wheel
Position
The steering is reinitializing. The steering wheel
will move easily after starting the vehicle. Reiniti-
alization might be necessary if the steering wheel
was moved while the engine was switched off.
The display turns off if the initialization was suc-
cessful.
@) Tips
— If there is a malfunction, the steering wheel
may be crooked when driving straight.
—Ifthe a or Ee indicator light only stays on
for a short time, you may continue driving.
All wheel drive (quattro)
Applies to: vehicles with all wheel drive
In all wheel drive, all four wheels are powered.
General information
In all wheel drive, the driving power is divided be-
tween all four wheels. This happens automatical-
ly depending on your driving behavior as well as
the current road conditions. Also see > page 86,
Electronic stabilization control (ESC).
The all wheel drive concept is designed for high
engine power. Your vehicle is exceptionally pow-
erful and has excellent driving characteristics
both under normal driving conditions and on >
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Multi Media Interface

Multi Media Interface
Traffic safety
information
Audi recommends performing certain Infotain-
ment system functions, such as entering a desti-
nation, only when the vehicle is stationary. Al-
ways be prepared to stop operating the Infotain-
ment system in the interest of your safety and
the safety of other road users.

Z\ WARNING
Only use the Infotainment system when road,
traffic, weather, and visibility conditions per-
mit and always in a way that allows you to
maintain complete control over your vehicle.
@) Tips
Certain functions are not available while driv-
ing.

Introduction

[RAH-8837,


Fig. 93 MMI control panel
The Multi Media Interface, or MMI for short,
combines various systems for communication,
navigation and entertainment in your Audi. You
can operate the MMI using the MMI control pan-
el, the multifunction steering wheel or the voice
recognition system.
MMI control panel overview
@ Control knob with joystick function . 94
@ MMI touch control pad .......... 95
@® Left control button ............. 94
@®
Right control button ............ 94
© Buttons for opening menus directly . 94

(B) [MENU] button socscc co escvon ov comers «5 94
@ [BACK] button ............0.0.. 94



MMI On/Off knob with
joystick function
Operating

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Fig. 94 MMI On/Off knob with joystick function
Switching the MMI on/off: the MMI can be
switched on/off manually.
— Switching on manually: press the On/Off knob
@ briefly > fig. 94, or press the [MENU] button
© © page 93, fig. 93 or one of the buttons
used to open a menu G) > page 93, fig. 93.


— Switching off manually: press and hold the
On/Off knob @ © fig. 94 until the MMI
switches off. If the MMI has been switched off
manually, it does not switch on again automati-
cally the next time the ignition is switched on.
Additional functions:
— Adjusting the volume: turn the On/Off knob @
> fig. 94.
— Muting: press the On/Off knob @ © fig. 94
briefly.
— Selecting the previous/next function (for ex-
ample, a radio station/track): press the On/Off
knob @ ® fig. 94 briefly toward the left KM or
right DDI.
— Fast forwarding/rewinding (for example
songs): press and hold the On/Off knob @)
=> fig. 94 toward the right PPI or left Kd.

ZA\ WARNING
To reduce the risk of an accident, adjust the
volume of the audio systems so that signals >

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Voice recognition system

Voice recognition system
Operating
You can operate many Infotainment functions
conveniently by speaking.
Requirement: the ignition and the MMI must be
switched on. A system language supported by
the voice recognition system must be set. There
must be no phone calls in progress and the park-
ing aid must not be active.

> Switching on: briefly press the [2] button @)
=> page 14, fig. 10 on the multifunction steer-
ing wheel and say the desired command after
the Beep.
> Switching off: press and hold the |] button, or
say the command Cancel.
> Pausing: say the command Pause. To resume,
press the |] button.
> Correcting: say the command Correction.




Input assistance
The system guides you through the input with
visual and audio feedback.
— Visual input assistance: after switching on
voice recognition, a display with a selection of
possible commands appears. The command
display can be switched on/off under [MENU] >
Settings > left control button > MMI settings >
Speech dialog system.
— Audio input assistance: to have the possible
commands read, press the [2] button on the
multifunction steering wheel briefly and say
Help.





For the system to understand you:
— Speak clearly and distinctly at a normal volume.
Speak louder when driving faster.
— Emphasize the words in the commands evenly
and do not leave long pauses.
— Do not speak a command when the voice recog-
nition system is making an announcement.
— Close the doors, the windows, and the sunroof*
to reduce background noise. Make sure that
passengers are not speaking when you are giv-
ing a voice command.
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— Do not direct the vents toward the handsfree
microphone, which is near the front interior
lights on the roof headliner or on the driver's
safety belt*. For additional information on the
safety belt microphone, see > page 122.
— Only use the system from the driver's seat be-
cause the hands-free microphone is directed to-
ward that seat.
Additional settings
See > page 172, Voice recognition system.

ZA\ WARNING
— Direct your full attention to driving. As the
driver, you have complete responsibility for
safety in traffic. Only use the functions in
such a way that you always maintain com-
plete control over your vehicle in all traffic
situations.
— Do not use the voice recognition system in
emergencies because your voice may change
in stressful situations. The system may take
longer to dial the number or may not be
able to dial it at all. Dial the emergency
number manually.

Gi) Tips
— The dialog pauses when there is an incom-
ing phone call and will continue if you ig-
nore the call. The dialog ends if you answer
the call.
— There are no voice guidance prompts when a
dialog is active.
— You can select an item in the list using ei-
ther the voice recognition system or the
control knob.
Command overview
information
The following overviews describe the commands
that can be used to operate the MMI using the
voice recognition system.
Alternative commands are separated using a “/”,
for example say: Telephone / (or) Navigation /
(or) Radio.

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Function Say:

Selecting shuffle Shuffle on / Shuffle off

Correcting data input No I meant (XY)

Closing the full-screen command Close
list

() Note
Always follow the information found in >@ in
General information on page 124.
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Requirement
The ignition and the MMI must be switched on.
There must not be a phone call in progress.
The parking aid as well as the Audi voice recogni-
tion system must not be active.
A cell phone must be connected to the MMI
through the Handsfree profile > page 110.
The mobile device being connected must have
voice control that can be controlled externally.

> Switching on: press and hold the [2] button on
the multifunction steering wheel and say the
desired command after the external speech dia-
log begins.
> Resuming the dialog: if necessary, press the |%
button and say a new command, or select and
confirm Resume on the MMI control panel.
> Restarting dialog: the system remains ready to
use for a short time after ending the dialog.
You can start a new dialog during this time.
Press the [2] button briefly, or select and con-
firm Restart speech dialog system on the MMI
control panel.
> Switching off: press and hold the |™] button, or
select and confirm Cancel on the MMI control
panel.
@ Tips
— There are no voice guidance prompts when a
dialog is active.
— This function depends on the cell phone
used. You can obtain more information from







your mobile device service provider or from
your mobile device user guide.
— AUDI AG simply provides access to control
your mobile device with voice operation and
does not assume any responsibility for the
content and commands within the external
voice control.
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Navigation

Map
Operating the map
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> Press the LNAV/MAP] button repeatedly until @ Orientation: the map is either displayed as a
the map is displayed > fig. 124. 2D north-up map or a 2D heading-up map.
@® Scale: turn the control knob to the left or
right to decrease or increase the scale.

Zooming in/out on the map
— Turn the control knob to the left or to the right. @® Zoom: when the Automatic zoom function is
You can also zoom in or out on the map using switched on, an “A” for “Automatic” is dis-
the MMI touch = page 97, or turn the left played in the magnifying glass.
thumbwheel on the multifunction steering @ Crosshairs: move the crosshairs in the desired
wheelpagert2. direction using the MMI touch control pad
Turning the crosshairs on/off and set a point on the map as the destination
or have information about the focal point dis-
— Switching the crosshairs on: press the control
knob in the map view.
— Switching the crosshairs off: press the [BACK
button.
played.
© Map content (points of interest, favorites): if
there are multiple POIs in the immediate vi-
cinity, they will be shown stacked on the
When the crosshairs are switched on > fig. 123: map.

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Safe driving

> Take frequent breaks on long trips. Do not drive
for more than two hours at a stretch.
> Do NOT drive when you are tired, under pres-
sure or when you are stressed.

Z\ WARNING
Impaired driving safety increases the risk of
serious personal injury and death whenever a
vehicle is being used.

> Grasp the top of the steering wheel with your
elbow(s) slightly bent.
> Fasten and wear safety belts correctly
> page 183.
> Always keep both feet in the footwell so that
you
are in control of the vehicle at all times.
For detailed information on how to adjust the
driver's seat, see > page 50, Front seats.


Correct passenger
seating positions
Proper seating position for the driver
The proper driver seating position is important
for safe, relaxed driving.

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Fig. 143 Correct seating position
For your own safety and to reduce the risk of in-
jury in the event of an accident, we recommend
that you adjust the driver's seat to the following
position:
> Adjust the driver's seat so that you can easily
push the pedals all the way to the floor while
keeping your knee(s) slightly bent > A\.
> Adjust the angle of the seatback so that it is in
an upright position so that your back comes in
full contact with it when you drive.
> Adjust the steering wheel so that there is a dis-
tance of at least 10 in (25 cm) between the
steering wheel and your breast bone > fig. 143.
If not possible, see your authorized Audi deal-
ership about adaptive equipment.
> Adjust the steering wheel so that the steering
wheel and airbag cover points at your chest and
not at your face.
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Z\ WARNING
Drivers who are unbelted, out of position or
too close to the airbag can be seriously injured
by an airbag as it unfolds. To help reduce the
risk of serious personal injury:
— Always adjust the driver's seat and the
steering wheel so that there are at least
10 in (25 cm) between your breastbone and
the steering wheel.
— Always adjust the driver's seat and the
steering wheel so that there are at least 4 in
(10 cm) between the knees and the lower
part of the instrument panel.
— Always hold the steering wheel on the out-
side of the steering wheel rim with your
hands at the 9 o'clock and 3 o'clock posi-
tions to help reduce the risk of personal in-
jury if the driver's airbag inflates.
— Never hold the steering wheel at the
12 o'clock position or with your hands at
other positions inside the steering wheel
rim or on the steering wheel hub. Holding
the steering wheel the wrong way can cause
serious injuries to the hands, arms and head
if the driver's airbag inflates
— Pointing the steering wheel toward your
face decreases the ability of the supplemen-
tal driver's airbag to protect you in a colli-
sion.
— Always sit in an upright position and never
lean against or place any part of your body
too close to the area where the airbags are
located.
— Before driving, always adjust the front seats
properly and make sure that all passengers

are properly restrained.