2020 AUDI R8 COUPE sensor

4S1012721BA
Wheels

Facility immediately and have your tire(s) re-
paired or replaced.

Z\ WARNING
Read and follow the important information
and notes > page 261.
Storing new tire pressures
Applies to: vehicles with tire pressure monitoring system

The tire pressure specifications must be stored
correctly for the tire pressure monitoring system
to function reliably.
It is always necessary to store the tire pressures
when the tire pressures are modified, for exam-
ple due to a change in load or when new sensors
are installed.
> Before storing the tire pressures, make sure the
tire pressures of all four tires meet the speci-
fied values and are adapted to the load
=> page 254, fig. 194. Only correct and store
the pressure in tires whose temperature is ap-
proximately the same as the ambient tempera-
ture. If the temperature of the tire is higher
than the ambient air temperature, the tire
pressure must be increased approximately
3.0 PSI (0.2 bar) above the value on the sticker.
> Switch the ignition on.
> Select in the Infotainment system: [MENU] but-
ton > Service & checks > Tire pressure monitor-
ing > Store tire pressure > Yes, store now. Af-
ter storing the tire pressures, the tire pressure
monitoring system measures the current pres-
sures while driving and stores them as the new
specified pressures.
> If the changed tire pressures are not displayed
in the Infotainment system, drive the vehicle
for approximately 10 minutes so that the sen-
sor signal from the wheels is received again.


During this adaptation phase, --.-- is displayed
for the pressure and temperature and the tire
pressure monitoring system is only partially
available. It only provides a warning if one or
more tire pressures is below the minimum per-
mitted specified pressure.
If the @ indicator light turns on and the mes-
sage Tire pressure: wheel change detected.
Please check all tires and store pressures in
MMI also appears, the system has detected that
the position of the sensors has changed because
of a tire rotation, or that new sensors were instal-
led. Store the new tire pressures.

ZA\ WARNING
Read and follow the important information
and notes > page 261.
Malfunctions
Applies to: vehicles with tire pressure monitoring system

If the tire pressure monitoring system is not
available, the is indicator light appears in the
instrument cluster display along with the mes-
sage Tire pressure: malfunction! See owner's
manual.
If the iis indicator light appears after switching
the ignition on or while driving and the @ indi-
cator light also blinks for approximately one mi-
nute and then stays on, there is system malfunc-
tion. The following are examples of situations
that could cause a malfunction:
— If the message appears at the end of the adap-
tation phase, the system may not detect one or
several of the wheel sensors necessary for pres-
sure monitoring. This may result from one or
more wheels without wheel sensors or with in-
compatible wheel sensors being installed.
—Awheel sensor or another component has
failed.
— Using snow chains can affect the function of
the system because of the shielding effect of
the chains.
— The tire pressure monitoring system is not
available due to a malfunction.
— Transmitters with the same frequency, such as
headphones or remote-controlled devices, may
cause a temporary system malfunction due to
the strong electromagnetic field.
The ia indicator light and the message turn off
once the tire pressure monitoring system is avail-
able again. If you cannot correct the malfunction
and the is indicator light stays on, drive
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Care and cleaning

Care and cleaning
General information
Regular, proper care helps to maintain your vehi-
cle's value. It can also be a requirement when
submitting warranty claims for corrosion damage
and paint defects on the body.
The necessary care products can be obtained
from an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Au-
di Service Facility. Read and follow the instruc-
tions for use on the packaging.

ZA\ WARNING
— Using cleaning and care products incorrectly
can be dangerous to your health.
— Always store cleaning and care products out
of reach of children to reduce the risk of poi-

soning.

@ For the sake of the environment
— Purchase environmentally-friendly cleaning
products if possible.
— Do not dispose of cleaning and care prod-
ucts with household trash.
Car washes
The longer that deposits remain on the vehicle,
the more the surface may be damaged. High
temperatures such as those caused by sunlight
increase the damaging effect.
Before washing, rinse off heavy deposits with
plenty of water.
Stubborn deposits such as bird droppings or tree
sap are best removed with plenty of water anda
microfiber cloth.
Also, wash the underside of your vehicle once
road salt stops being used for the season.
Pressure washers
When washing your vehicle with a pressure wash-
er, always follow the operating instructions pro-
vided with the pressure washer. This is especially
important in regard to the pressure and spraying
distance. Do not direct the stream of water di-
rectly onto seals for the side windows, doors, lug-
gage compartment lid or engine compartment
lid, or onto the tires, rubber hoses, insulating
material, sensors” or camera lenses”. Keep a dis-
tance of at least 16 in (40 cm).
Do not remove snow and ice with a pressure
washer.
Never use cone nozzles or high pressure nozzles.
The water temperature must not be above 140 °F
(60 °C).
Automatic car wash
Spray off the vehicle before washing.
Make sure that the windows are closed and the
windshield wipers are off. Follow instructions
from the car wash operator, especially if there are
accessories attached to your vehicle.
If possible, use car washes that do not have
brushes.
Only use car washes where the vehicle remains
stationary and the washing equipment moves
around the vehicle when washing and drying. Car
washes that move the vehicle through the car
wash using a chain are not recommended.
Washing by hand
Clean the vehicle starting from the top and work-
ing downward using a soft sponge or cleaning
brush. Use solvent-free cleaning products.
Washing vehicles with matte finish paint by
hand
To reduce the risk of damaging the paint when
washing, first remove dust and large particles
from your vehicle. Insects, grease spots, and fin-
gerprints are best removed with a special cleaner
for matte finish paint.
Apply the product using a microfiber cloth. To re-
duce the risk of damaging the paint surface, do
not use too much pressure.
Rinse the vehicle thoroughly with water. Then
clean using a neutral shampoo and a soft micro-
fiber cloth.
Rinse the vehicle thoroughly again and let it air
dry. Remove any water residue using a chamois.
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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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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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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

Index

MikrorGOMpass:. « cscs w « asses vw svenecs wo swans © 49
Mirrors
Adjusting the exterior mirrors........... 45
DIPMIMING « = seas < aoe 8 ¢ aes & 3 Ree Gz HE 46
Nanity Mirrors soso so cece 9 © cow 9 © see os 47
MMI
refer to Multi Media Interface........... 93
MMI search
refer to Free text search............... 100
MIMEGOUGH « wistons oe « sconsun a » somes 0 aussine 0 ans 95
Mobile device
refer to Telephone................-00. 110
Mobile device reminder signal............ 167
Mobile hotspot
refer to Personal hotspot.............. 125
Monitoring the Advanced Airbag System... 198
MP3
TEfEF LO JUKEBOX & cess « & cores « 2 ees ge 151
Multifunction steering wheel
BULtONS: = wece = 5 gems ¢ s eneR & Bae a EY 12,14
OPORAtlNg ss © cesweas < sees wo stress © x exeinne ® ¥ oie 12
Multi Media Interface................0.. 93
Music collection
refer to JUKeDOX... ee eee 151
MCC is se cassie ws seseans wo eames oe oNaAUE wna 171
also refer to Muting...............0-5 171
Muting.... 0... eee eee ee 14
myAUdi... 2... eee eee eee eee 126
N
Natural leather care and cleaning......... 268
NAV/MAP' buttons ¢ sues es onan sw araiane © oo 131
Navigation « sows » 0 samen 2 2 comes oo eer ooo oe 131
Control panel (MMI)..............0005 131
also refertoMap...........--0ee eee 139
NHTSA .... 0.00... ee cece eee eee 286
Number of seats.......... 00... c eee eee 180
Oo
Occupant seating positions.............. 174
Octane rating (gasoline)................ 226
Odometer. caso as eniece vv eres xv seers oe een 11
Resetting .......... 0.0000 eee eee eee 11
OFF (climate control system) .............. 58
298
Oil
referto Engine oil.............0e eee ee 233
On-board computer...............--000. 14
ON/OFF RMODAMMD)wecce oe a scone so snenen ao omoeann « 93
On Board Diagnostic System (OBD)........ 229
Online destinations
refer to Point of interest search......... 134
ONliMewMAP. « sero « < owns mo cmon 5 come Wa a 142
Onlimewmedia ersccra ov coarse wa aves 2 anawess wv vw 154
Online services
refertoconnect.......... eee eee eee 124
Opening
Convenience opening.................05 29
Engine compartment lid............... 231
Fuel tiller doors s « ssc a i saci © 0 arevia ses 227
Luggage compartment lid............... 27
WITKOWS§: » 5 aavw s ¢ aaa 2 a me oY waMR oe 28
Opening and closing
refer to Unlocking and locking..... 21, 23, 24
Operating
TASERUMENECLUSEER 6 acorese + steisoue 0 o evosens im + se 12
Multifunction steering wheel............ 12
Multi Media Interface.................. 94
Voice recognition system.............. 104
Optional equipment number............. 289
Options MENU « = wea « nees se mws 5 94,97,98
Overview (COCKpID) 35 ¢ = ewes xe aes s # ews soe 6
P
Paint damages: = = seen ss ewe se exe es oe 267
Paint number..............0.0 000 eee ee 289
Panic button. ............... 2c eee ee 23
Panic function... 2.2... 000s cece ee eee eee 23
ParemtalicOmtnol.. «. scscace s 0 scacnre sw uincnse « » sown 161
Parking
‘aides +s ves o o wisn 6 wanes © emassua a 9 81
Malfunction.......... 00.0000 85
Parking brake
Thdicator light: » awe + sam « : neum & 2 ome 17
also refer to Electromechanical
parking brake............ 0.0... eee eee 65
Parking light............ 0.0.0 cece ee eee 40
Parking lock emergency release........... 73
Parking system
Cleaning sensors and cameras.......... 266
also refer to Parking systems......... 81, 83

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Index

Parking systems
Adjusting the display/warning tone....... 84
Cleaning the rearview camera............ 83
Parking system plus............-.-000-. 81
Peripheral display.................000- 81
Rearview cameras: . seca. i eres eoees ss 83
PASSENGER AIR BAG light............... 199
Pause (audio/video file).............. 14,157
Pedals... 06... cc cece cece ees 176
Perchlorate « sissies» « sone a x excuens 0 «casein om ans 284
Performance/torque display
refer to Sport displays.................. 15
Performance mode.............2.0000005 79
Peripheral display..............0 2.000 eee 81
Personal: hotspot. « «sis oo siaers ao euten oo 0 125
Phonebook
refer to Contacts..............2-.0000- 120
Physical principles of a frontal collision.... 181
Playback:(media) 's sxisoue os ssuurse ia 6 cvecens w a ane 157
Playlistics <5 sicin « + eee wv eae © 8 aire ¥ oo 159
Pointior interest): scx 2 2 nome « 2 eayye x 2 eeems 134
Point of interest search. ... 0.0.0.0 e eee 134
POlIShiMG's: + = amene x ¢ sense 3 5 meee < 8 eam SoBe 267
Pollen filter
refer to Pollutant filter................. 56
PollUtanit filter's wares 9 aqvas 4 4 amu a 2 mew a 56
Power
Seatadjustment’s ssc 2 some a a coven a 6 some 50
Seat adjustment (memory function) ...... 50
Power sourceS...........0.0085 53,112,155
POWOREOD teres oo arenes wv oarse w n oae 7 ow ons 32
Cleaning... .... 2... cece eee eee eee 267
GlOSING « = eax ¢ s sees ¢ e sees it oes: eS 32
Convenience closing... ......c0eee.00en 33
Convenience opening................... 33
Emergency Operation ss eas s 2 aeae s eae a 35
General information...........0....005 32
Malfunction... 0.02... 0c cece eee eee eee 34
MessageS............ 2.02 cee eee ee ee 34
OPENING: « 5 mews g 3 gerne & § eauOS 4 2 aOR ae 32
Retracting/extending the rear window..... 35
Wind deflector......................0. 34
Power windows.............0.0 cess eens 28
MalTUNGEOM ss « ew o x eae © ¢ cows « ewews s 29
Pregnant women
Special considerations when wearing a safe-
EY DOLE moves s = seewn 2 eres & ores ge nee ge 184
Presets list
refer'to Favorites: = ess. eeews vem ee we 148
Presets (fadio)scx ¢ : sume « x wees ¢ 2 oem 3 oo 148
Pressure
Tire pressure monitoring system........ 261
THOS oe eee eee 254
Program guide
Radio... 2... ee eee eee 147
Programming (steering wheel button)...... 14
Prompt
refer to Commands (voice recognition sys-
CC) eee ee ee 103
Proper occupant seating positions........ 174
Proper safety belt position.............. 184
Proper seating position
Front:passengetivccs ss wsusus ss sessou oo amen 175
Occupants ........ 0.0. c eee eee eee 174
PROBCCEING sx « « sexnens w onenaine © 0 omeceie oo eicene «3 267
Pyrotechnic elements............-...0- 284
Q
quattro (all wheel drive).................. 89
Question
What happens to unbelted occupants?... 181
R
Racing bucket:seat®. ersiis sa cise io eissaie a 2 env 51
RadiO’s se stn s wana 6s maxon oo ain aH AER wo 146
Additional station information.......... 147
PreSGtsi: « 4 wane 2 aie @ 8 HaWE a Bae § E ROT 148
RAIOTEXb sii «wesc o sere os meen oo ae 147
Radio communications equipment........ 286
Radio equipment............-..-+-008- 286
Radio Standards Specification (RSS) ....... 287
Rain/light sensor
Headlights'sicc = = neeis =v seme : 8 eee se Beene 40
Indicator light « csveis + x over x x saver wo ere 20
Intermittent (windshield wipers) ......... 47
Random
fefer to SHURE: ¢ s cee ¢ vase ¢ anes ce oe 160
Range. ... 2... eee eee 14
Reading lights.................0022000. 45
299