2020 AUDI R8 COUPE coolant level

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About this Owner's Manual......
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Cockpit overview.............-000005
Indicator lights overview...........0.
Display and operation............
Instrument cluster...............
Instrument cluster overview...........
Coolant temperature indicator.........
Tachometer.......... 0.0 eee eee eee
Odometer as = s eee = seen ge zee a tows e
Outside temperature display...........
Fuellevel............20..0.000200005
Multifunction steering wheel..........
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Starting and driving.............
Opening and closing.............
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Luggage compartment lid.............
Power windows.............0.00 0005
Garage door opener..........---..0--
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Automatic power top.................
Wind deflector oces « eges sv sees se ees
Rear wind OW iar es cs Power top emergency operation........
Lights and Vision.................
Exterior lighting...................4.
Interior Ughtingcs « ¢ cean a cas cs ews 5
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Windshield wipers...................
Digital compass.............0.-00 00
Stowing and using...............
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Luggage compartment...............
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Climate control system............00.
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Generalinformation.................
Steering « secu s ¢ rams 3 i ees FP ew Fe He
Starting and stopping the engine.......
Start/Stop system...............000.
Electromechanical parking brake.......
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Sporty driving............ eee eee eee
Automatic transmission..............
Trailer towing « « cscs ss swans v ones 6 srs
Driver assistance.................
Assist systems................0..
Speed warning system...............-
Cruise control system................
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Audi drive select (drive settings)........
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Rearview camera
Intelligent Technology...........
Electronic stabilization control (ESC) ....
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All wheel drive (quattro) ..............
Rear spoilers = ses « z sass s ¢ ees a F ews
Energy management.................
Notice about data recorded by the Event
Data Recorder and vehicle control
Infotainment system............
Multi Media Interface............
Traffic safety information.............
Introduction............. 0.000022 0 ee
MMI On/Off knob with joystick function . .
MMT Operations» « exis » + anvcene « w scree ¥
MMI touch.......... 0.0 cece eee eee ee
Control knob with joystick function... ..
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Instrument cluster

Instrument cluster
Instrument cluster overview
The instrument cluster is the central information center for the driver.

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Fig. 3 Instrument cluster overview (Audi virtual cockpit)
Engine coolant temperature ~E ... 10
Left dial
—Tachometer ..........-...00- 11
Tab area
Central area
Status line (one or two lines)
Right dial
— Convenience display
Fuel level MD) .........0e eee e eee 12
Right additional display with speed-
ometer
Left additional display with:
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— Audi drive select mode ......... 78
@ Tips
— You can select the units used for tempera-
ture, speed and other measurements in the
Infotainment system.
— Speeds are displayed in mph (miles per
hour) or km/h (kilometers per hour).
— If there is a malfunction in the instrument
cluster, DEF will appear in the trip odometer
display. Have the malfunction corrected as
soon as possible.
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Coolant temperature
indicator
The coolant temperature display @ > page 10,
fig. 3 only functions when the ignition is switch-
ed on. To reduce the risk of engine damage,
please observe the following notes about the
temperature ranges.
Cold range
If only the LEDs at the bottom of the gauge turn
on, the engine has not reached operating tem-
perature yet. Avoid high engine speeds, full accel-
erating and heavy engine loads.
Normal range
The engine has reached its operating tempera-
ture once the LEDs up to the center of the gauge
turn on. If the | indicator light in the instru-
ment cluster display turns on, the coolant tem-
perature is too high > page 17.
@) Note
— Auxiliary headlights and other accessories in
front of the air intake impair the cooling ef-
fect of the coolant. This increases the risk of
the engine overheating during high outside
temperatures and heavy engine load.

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Instrument cluster


vehicle will slide. Drive carefully to the near-
est authorized Audi dealer or authorized Au-
di Service Facility and have the malfunction
corrected.

Electromechanical parking

If the Zi / © indicator light turns on, the
parking brake has been set.
Zin A © Parking brake: warning! Vehicle
parked too steep
If the indicator light blinks and the message ap-
pears, there is not enough braking power to se-
cure the vehicle. The brakes have overheated. The
vehicle could roll away, even on a small incline.
gw Parking brake: malfunction! Please contact
Service
There is a malfunction in the parking brake. Drive
immediately to an authorized Audi dealer or au-
thorized Audi Service Facility to have the mal-
function repaired.
EG / (G) Parking brake: warning! Vehicle
parked too steep
There
is not enough braking force to hold the ve-
hicle in place. The brakes have overheated. The
vehicle could roll away, even on a small incline.
aE / {@) Parking brake: applied
If this message appears, press the brake pedal
first and then release the parking brake if neces-
sary.
G) Tips
For additional information on the parking
brake, see > page 65.
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& Turn off engine and check coolant level. See
owner's manual
The coolant level is too low.
Stop driving and switch the engine off. Check the
coolant level > page 236.
— If the coolant level is too low, add coolant
=> page 237. Only continue driving once the in-
dicator light turns off.
& Coolant temperature: too high. Let engine
run while vehicle is stationary
Let the engine run at idle for a few minutes to
cool off, until the indicator light turns off.
— If the indicator light does not turn off, do not
continue driving the vehicle. See an authorized
Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility
for assistance.

Z\ WARNING
— Never open the engine compartment lid if
you can see or hear steam or coolant escap-
ing from the engine compartment. This in-
creases the risk of burns. When you no Lon-
ger see or hear steam or coolant escaping,
you may open the engine compartment with
caution.
— The engine compartment in any vehicle can
be a dangerous area. Stop the engine and al-
low it to cool before working in the engine
compartment. Always follow the informa-
tion found in > page 229, General informa-
tion.
@) Note
Do not continue driving if the Bg indicator
light turns on as this increases the risk of en-
gine damage.
EMT
The Ea indicator light monitors the safety sys-
tems.

Safety system
If the ka indicator light turns on or blinks, there
is a malfunction in a safety system.
Drive to an authorized Audi dealer or authorized
Audi Service Facility immediately to have the
malfunction corrected.
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Checking and Filling

The engine oil must be changed at the intervals
specified in the Warranty & Maintenance Book-
let. This is very important because the lubrication
function of the oil gradually declines during regu-
lar vehicle operation.
The engine oil should be changed more frequent-
ly under certain circumstances. Have the oil
changed more frequently if you often drive short
distances, your vehicle is predominantly in stop-
and-go traffic situations, is in very dusty environ-
ments, or is operated for long periods of time in
temperatures below zero.
Cleansing additives in the oil make fresh oil ap-
pear darker after the engine has run briefly. This
is normal and no reason to change the engine oil
more frequently than recommended.
Because correctly disposing of engine oil is diffi-
cult and special tools and technical knowledge
are needed for an oil change, having your engine
oil changed by an authorized Audi dealer or au-
thorized Audi Service Facility is recommended.
If you change the engine oil yourself, please note
the following important information:

ZA WARNING
If you change the engine oil on the vehicle
yourself, the following precautions must be
followed:
— Wear protective eyewear.
— Due to the risk of scalding, allow the engine
to cool down sufficiently.
— Maintain enough distance when you are re-
moving the oil drain plug. While doing this,
keep your forearm parallel to the ground to
reduce the risk of hot oil dripping down your
arm.
— Drain the oil into a container designed for
this purpose that is large enough to hold the
full amount of oil in your engine.
— Engine oil is poisonous. Always store out of
reach of children.
— Prolonged contact of used engine oil with
the skin may cause skin damage. Always
wash oil off immediately with soap and wa-
ter to protect your skin.

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@) Note
Do not mix any additives with the engine oil.
Additives may cause engine damage that is
not covered by your New Vehicle Limited War-
ranty.
@) For the sake of the environment
— Before changing the engine oil, make sure
you can dispose of the used engine oil cor-
rectly.
— Engine oil must always be disposed of cor-
rectly. Do not dump it in the yard, in the for-
est, or in open water, river channels, or sew-
ers.
— Have your used engine oil recycled by bring-
ing it to a used oil collection site or contact
a gas station.
Cooling system
The engine cooling system is filled with a mixture
of purified water and coolant additive at the fac-
tory. This coolant must not be not changed.
The coolant level is monitored through the B in-
dicator light > page 17. However, occasionally
checking the coolant level manually is recom-
mended.
Coolant additive
The coolant additive is made of anti-freezing and
corrosion protection agents. Only use the follow-
ing coolant additives. These additives may be
mixed with each other.



Coolant additive Specification
Gl12evo TL774L
G12++ TL774G
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The amount of coolant additive that needs to be
mixed with water depends on the climate where
the vehicle will be operated. If the coolant addi-
tive percentage is too low, the coolant can freeze
and damage the engine.

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Coolant Freeze protec-
additive tion
Warm min. 40% min. -13 °F
regions max. 45% (-25 °C)
Cold min. 50% max. -40 °F
regions max. 55% (-40 °C)

@) Note
— Before the start of winter, have an author-
ized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service
Facility check if the coolant additive in your
vehicle matches the percentage appropriate
for the climate. This is especially important
when driving in colder climates.
— If the appropriate coolant additive is not
available in an emergency, do not add any
other additive. You could damage the en-
gine. If this happens, only use water and re-
store the correct mixture ratio with the
specified coolant additive as soon as possi-
ble.
— Only refill with new coolant.
— Radiator sealant must not be mixed with
the coolant.
@ Tips
In certain weather conditions, water can
evaporate on the radiator and exit the side
vents as steam after stopping the engine.
Adding coolant
Applies to: vehicles without power top

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Fig. 183 Engine compartment: markings on the coolant
expansion tank
Observe the safety precautions > page 229, Gen-
eral information.
Checking the engine coolant level
>» Park the vehicle on a level surface.
>» Switch the ignition off.
> Allow the engine to cool.
> Place a large, thick cloth over the coolant ex-
pansion tank cap and unscrew the cap counter-
clockwise > A\.
> Read the coolant level using the coolant level
float. The coolant level float may only stick out
over the edge of the coolant expansion tank a
maximum of 0.39 in (1 cm) when the engine is
cool.
Adding coolant
If you must add coolant, use a mixture of water
and coolant additive. Mixing the coolant additive
with distilled water is recommended.
> Add coolant in the correct mixture ratio
=> page 236 until the dipstick is no more than
0.39 in (1 cm) above the edge of the coolant
expansion tank.
> Make sure that the fluid level remains stable.
Add more coolant if necessary.
> Close the cap securely.
Coolant loss usually indicates that there is a leak.
Immediately drive your vehicle to an authorized
Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility
and have the cooling system inspected. If the
cooling system is not leaking, coolant loss can re-
sult from the coolant boiling due overheating
and then being forced out of the cooling system.

ZA\ WARNING
— The engine compartment in any vehicle can
be a dangerous area. Stop the engine and al-
low it to cool before working in the engine
compartment. Always follow the informa-
tion found in > page 229, General informa-
tion.
— Never open the engine compartment lid if
you can see or hear steam or coolant escap-
ing from the engine compartment. This in-
creases the risk of burns. The cooling system
is under pressure. When you no longer see
or hear steam or coolant escaping, you may
open the engine compartment with caution. |>

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Checking and Filling


— When working in the engine compartment,
remember that the radiator fan can switch
on even if the ignition is switched off, which
increases the risk of injury.
— Coolant additive and coolant can be danger-
ous to your health. For this reason, store the
coolant in the original container and away
from children. There is a risk of poisoning.
o Note
Do not add coolant if the expansion tank is
empty. Air could enter the cooling system and
damage the engine. If this is the case, do not
continue driving. See an authorized Audi deal-
er or authorized Audi Service Facility for assis-
tance.

Adding coolant
Applies to: vehicles with power top


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Fig. 185 Power top storage bay: coolant expansion tank
Observe the safety precautions > page 229, Gen-
eral information.
The coolant expansion tank is located in the pow-
er top storage compartment cover on the right
side under the oval metal cover > fig. 185. To
check the coolant level, the vehicle must be level
238
and the power must be in the service position
> fig. 184.
Bringing the closed power top into the
service position
> Switch the ignition on.
> Pull and hold the power top switch.
> Press and hold the rear window switch as well
until the power top moves into the service posi-
tion > fig. 184.
Bringing the open convertible to into the
service position
> Switch the ignition on.
» Press and hold the power top switch.
> Press and hold the rear window switch as well
until the power top moves into the service posi-
tion > fig. 184.
Opening the coolant expansion tank cover
> Stop the engine and allow it to cool.
> Switch the ignition off.
> Carefully remove the bolts in the cover (4) using
a screwdriver and remove the cover. The cool-
ant expansion tank is located underneath
> fig. 185.
Checking the engine coolant level
> Place a cloth over the coolant expansion tank
cap and unscrew the cap counterclockwise
of.
> Read the coolant level using the coolant level
float. The coolant level float may only stick out
over the edge of the coolant expansion tank a
maximum of 0.39 in (1 cm) when the engine is
cool.
Adding coolant
If you must add coolant, use a mixture of water
and coolant additive. Mixing the coolant additive
with distilled water is recommended.
> Add coolant in the correct mixture ratio
=> page 236 until the dipstick is no more than
0.39
in (1 cm) above the edge of the coolant
expansion tank.
> Make sure that the fluid level remains stable.
Add more coolant if necessary.
> Close the cap securely.

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> Tighten the cap @ again.
Coolant loss usually indicates that there is a leak.
Immediately drive your vehicle to an authorized
Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility
and have the cooling system inspected. If the
cooling system is not leaking, coolant loss can re-
sult from the coolant boiling due overheating
and then being forced out of the cooling system.
Brake fluid


ZA\ WARNING
— The engine compartment in any vehicle can
be a dangerous area. Stop the engine and al-
low it to cool before working in the engine
compartment. Always follow the informa-
tion found in > page 229, General informa-
tion.
— Never open the engine compartment lid if
you can see or hear steam or coolant escap-
ing from the engine compartment. This in-
creases the risk of burns. The cooling system
is under pressure. When you no longer see
or hear steam or coolant escaping, you may
open the engine compartment with caution.
— When working in the engine compartment,
remember that the radiator fan can switch
on even if the ignition is switched off, which
increases the risk of injury.
— Coolant additive and coolant can be danger-
ous to your health. For this reason, store the
coolant in the original container and away
from children. There is a risk of poisoning.


Fig. 186 Luggage compartment: brake fluid reservoir cover

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@) Note
Do not add coolant if the expansion tank is
empty. Air could enter the cooling system and
damage the engine. If this is the case, do not
continue driving. See an authorized Audi deal-
er or authorized Audi Service Facility for assis-
tance.
Fig. 187 Luggage compartment: brake fluid reservoir cap
Checking the brake fluid level
> Open the luggage compartment lid > page 27.
> Remove the screwdriver from the vehicle tool
kit and position it on the cover (driver's side)
(arrow) © fig. 186.
> Lift off the cover carefully.
> Read the brake fluid level on the brake fluid res-
ervoir. The brake fluid level must be between
the MIN and MAX markings > A\.
The brake fluid level is monitored automatically.
Changing the brake fluid
Brake fluid should be changed at regular inter-
vals. Have the brake fluid changed by an author-
ized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facili-
ty. The authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility will inform you of the replace-
ment intervals.

ZA\ WARNING
— If the brake fluid level is below the MIN
marking, it can impair the braking effect and
driving safety, which increase the risk of an
accident. Do not continue driving. See an >


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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
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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
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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
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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

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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
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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
293