2020 AUDI R8 COUPE maintenance

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Opening and closing


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Fig. 11 Your vehicle key set
@ Remote or convenience key*
The convenience key* is a remote control key with
special functions > page 24 and > page 60.
You can unlock/lock your vehicle with the remote
control key. A mechanical key is integrated in the
remote control key > page 23.
@ Key tag with vehicle code*
The vehicle code* on the key tag can be rubbed
off. It does not have a function.
Replacing a key
If a key is lost, see an authorized Audi dealer or
authorized Audi Service Facility. Have this key de-
activated. It is important to bring all keys with
you. If a key is lost, you should report it to your
insurance company.
Number of keys
You can check the number of keys assigned to
your vehicle in the Infotainment system. To do
this, select the [MENU] button > Vehicle > left
control button > Service & checks > Vehicle in-
formation. This way, you can make sure that you
have all the keys when purchasing a used vehicle.


Electronic immobilizer
The immobilizer prevents unauthorized use of
the vehicle.
Under certain circumstances, the vehicle may not
be able to start if there is a remote control key
from a different vehicle manufacturer on the key
chain.
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Data in the master key
When driving, service and maintenance-relevant
data is continuously stored in your convenience
key. Your Audi service advisor can read out this
data and tell you about the work your vehicle
needs.
Personal convenience settings
If two people use one vehicle, it is recommended
that each person always uses “their own” master
key. When the ignition is turned off or when the
vehicle is locked, personal convenience settings
for the following systems are stored and as-
signed to the remote master key.
— Climate control system
— Driver's seat adjustment* with power seats
=> page 50
— Parking aid*
— Drive select
The stored settings are automatically recalled
when you unlock the vehicle, open the doors or
turn on the ignition.

ZA WARNING
If you leave the vehicle, switch the ignition off
and take the vehicle key with you. This applies
particularly when children remain in the vehi-
cle. Otherwise the children could start the en-
gine or operate electrical equipment such as
power windows.

() Note
Protect the remote control key against high
temperatures and direct sunlight.
(@) For the sake of the environment
XX Do not dispose of remote control keys in
household trash. They contain materials that
can be recycled. Contact an authorized Audi
dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility for
more information.
(i) Tips
— The operation of the remote control key can
be temporarily disrupted by interference
from transmitters near the vehicle working >

Lights and Vision

The following symbol in the instrument cluster
indicates when the laser lights in the high beam
headlights are activated: *2Q.

ZA WARNING
Every repair procedure on the headlights must
be performed by an authorized Audi dealer or
authorized Audi Service Facility that will per-
form work according to Audi factory specifica-
tions. Incorrect repairs could result in eye in-
jury, impair the function and may void the ve-
hicle's operating license. Opening the laser
module is not permitted and could cause per-
manent damage to the eyes.
— Laser radiation emitted from the headlamp
was classified according to IEC
60825-1:2007
— The accessible emission is below the limit
for laser class 2*.
— Maximum radiant power: 5 W (continuous
wave), wavelength: A= 400 nm - 700 nm
— Lighting functions of the headlamp were
evaluated according to IEC 62471
— The radiation emitted from the headlamp is
classified as Risk Group 2**
— Hazardous laser radiation exposure could
occur
if any covers or housings are removed
from the headlight assembly.

@) Note
Your vehicle is equipped with maintenance-
free headlights. However, if there is a mal-
function of the headlight, please contact an
authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility.
— The headlight assembly should not be serv-
iced and no maintenance should be per-
formed.
— The entire unit must be replaced in the
event that the headlamp assembly is not
working properly.
@ Tips
The LED high beam is controlled by the high
beam assistant. The laser high beams switch
on approximately one second after activating
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the LED high beams if the following require-
ments are met
— The low beam headlight must be switched
to the AUTO light switch position.
— The laser high beam is switched on starting
at speeds of 44 mph (70 km/h).
— The laser beam is switched back off when
the speed decreases below 30 mph
(50 km/h) or when the headlight assistant
switches the LED headlights off.
Turn signal and high beam lever

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Fig. 51 Turn signal and high beam lever
The lever operates the turn signals, the high
beams and the headlight flasher.
Turn signals 15>
The turn signal activates when you move the lev-
er into a turn signal position when the ignition is
switched on. The respective |<} or B indicator
light flashes.
@- Right turn signal
@- Left turn signal
The turn signal blinks three times if you tap the
lever (convenience turn signal).
High beams ZO and headlight flasher
Move the lever to the corresponding position:
@®- High beams on
@- High beams off or headlight flasher
The
=| indicator light in the instrument cluster
will turn on.

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Driving

Driving
General information
A new vehicle must be broken in within the first
1,000 miles (1,500 km) so that all moving parts
work smoothly together, which helps to increase
the service life of the engine.
Do not drive higher than two-thirds of the maxi-
mum permitted engine RPM during the first 600
miles (1,000 km) and do not use full accelera-
tion. The engine can be increased RPM gradually
during the next 300 miles (500 km).
Reducing the risk of vehicle damage
@ Note
When driving on poor roads, over curbs, and
on steep ramps, make sure that components
that hang below the vehicle, such as the spoil-
er and exhaust system, are not struck because
they could be damaged. This especially ap-
plies to vehicles with low ground clearance
and vehicles that are heavily loaded.
Driving through water on roads
Note the following to reduce the risk of vehicle
damage when driving through water, for example
on flooded roads:
— The water must not be any higher than the bot-
tom of the vehicle body.
— Do not drive faster than walking speed.

ZA WARNING
After driving through water or mud, the effec-
tiveness of the brakes may be reduced due to
moisture on the brake rotors and brake pads.
A few careful brake applications should dry off
the brakes and restore the full braking effect.


@) Note
— Vehicle components such as the engine,
transmission, suspension, or electrical sys-
tem, can be severely damaged by driving
through water.
— Always switch the Start/Stop system* off
when driving through water > page 62.
@) Tips
— Determine the depth before driving through
water.
— Do not stop the vehicle, drive in reverse, or
switch the engine off when driving through
water.
— Keep in mind that oncoming vehicles may
create waves that raise the water level and
make it too deep for your vehicle to drive
through safely.
— Avoid driving through salt water, because
this can cause corrosion.
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driving
The amount of fuel consumption, the environ-
mental impact, and the wear to the engine,
brakes, and tires depends mostly on your driving
style. Note the following information for efficient
and environmentally-conscious driving:
— Do not let the engine run while the vehicle
parked.
— Use the Start/Stop system > page 62.
— Turn off electrical equipment that is not need-
ed, for example seat heating*.
— Anticipate upcoming traffic situations while
driving to avoid unnecessary acceleration and
braking.
— Utilize the engine braking effect.
— Avoid driving short distances or at high speeds
when possible.
— Avoid adding extra weight to the vehicle if pos-
sible, for example by not leaving roof racks or
bike racks installed when they are not needed.
— Have maintenance performed regularly on the
vehicle.
— Do not drive with winter tires during the summ-
er.
— Make sure the tire pressure is correct
=> page 254.
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System settings

for the MMI to be visible to other devices. Se-
lect Invisible for the MMI to not be visible to
other devices. However, it is still possible to es-
tablish a Bluetooth connection with paired de-
vices when the visibility is switched off. Select
Off to turn visibility off. Then a Bluetooth con-
nection is not possible.
— Bluetooth audio player: when this function is
switched on , the Bluetooth audio player is
available as a source in the Media menu.
— Delete Bluetooth device: the selected cell
phone/mobile device is disconnected from the
MMI.
— Show Bluetooth profiles: you can Connect or
Disconnect the Handsfree profile and the Di-
rectory/contacts* separately.
— Bluetooth name: the MMI Bluetooth name (for
example ,AUDI MMI 2017“) is displayed and
can be changed.
When the function is switched on [M, the symbol
© appears in the Infotainment system display
=> page 101, fig. 107.
Online settings*
— Data connection settings: See > page 128, Cell
phone network.
— Data usage counter: the amount of data pack-
ets that are sent and received through the MMI
is displayed. You can reset the data usage infor-
mation to zero using the Reset data counter
option.
— Network status: the mobile network provider
for data service as well as the network status
are displayed.
Wi-Fi settings
See > page 129.
SIM PIN settings*
— Automatic PIN entry: when this function is
switched on , the SIM PIN is automatically
saved in the MMI after it is entered for the first
time. The SIM PIN for four different SIM cards
can be saved in the MMI. With the function
switched off, the currently stored SIM PIN is
deleted from the MMI. When the automatic
PIN entry is switched on, there are no SIM PIN
prompts.
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— Disable PIN query: when switched on, there are
no SIM PIN queries. The automatic PIN entry is
not used in this case.
— Change PIN: you can change the PIN on your
SIM card. First enter the current SIM PIN. The
SIM PIN may only contain digits 0-9. The new
SIM PIN must be entered twice for security and
then it will be saved to the SIM card.
Apple CarPlay sound settings/Android Auto
sound settings
Applies to: vehicles with Audi smartphone interface
See > page 171.
About Apple CarPlay/About Android Auto
Applies to: vehicles with Audi smartphone interface
Here you will find legal information regarding the
use of Apple CarPlay or Android Auto and infor-
mation about device-specific data exchange.
Delete Apple CarPlay device/Delete Android
Auto device
Applies to: vehicles with Audi smartphone interface
Requirement: your cell phone must not be con-
nected to the Audi music interface with a USB
adapter.
Select: Audi smartphone interface > a device
from the list > right control button.
To remove your mobile device from the list, select
and confirm Delete Apple CarPlay device or De-
lete Android Auto device.
G) Tips
Some SIM cards do not allow the SIM PIN
queries to be switched off.
System update

> Select: [MENU] button > Settings > left control
button > System maintenance.

— System update: insert the storage device with
the update data into the appropriate drive
= page 151. Select and confirm the drive >
Start update. The length of the process de-
pends on the size of the update.

System settings

Microphone input level: you can adjust the vol-
ume during a phone call by turning the control
knob.
Navigation
Voice guidance: See > page 138.
Voice guidance during phone call: See
=> page 138.
Voice guidance volume: you can adjust the voice
guidance volume during active route guidance by
turning the control knob.
Entertainment fader: the volume of audio play-
back can be temporarily lowered when the park-
ing system or voice guidance is active.
Voice recognition system
Short dialog: prompts in a shorter format can be
switched on or off.
Speech dialog system volume: you can adjust
the volume of the prompts by turning the control
knob.
Parking aid*
You can adjust the signal tone volume by turning
the control knob.
— Adjusting the Front volume: select and con-
firm High, Medium or Low.
— Adjusting the Rear volume: select and confirm
High, Medium or Low.
MMI touch volume
You can adjust the volume of the prompts for the
MMI touch by turning the control knob.
Audi Heartbeat
You can adjust the volume of Audi Heartbeat by
turning the control knob.
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Restarting the MMI
(reset)

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Fig. 142 Button combination to restart the system
> Briefly press the control knob and both buttons
at the same time to immediately open the
menu upward > fig. 142.
Software License
information
Information on MMI software and licensing
agreements
— Select: [MENU] button > Settings > left control
button > System maintenance > Version infor-
mation.
— online at www.audiusa.com/softwareinfo.


Information on instrument cluster software and
licensing agreements

Press the reset button [0.0] twice within five sec-
onds after switching the ignition on.

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Checking and Filling

— If you believe that your engine has in-
creased its oil consumption, contact an au-
thorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility to determine the cause.
Please note that an exact oil consumption
measurement must be done with the neces-
sary care and accuracy and may take time.
An authorized Audi dealer or authorized Au-
di Service Facility is trained in accurately
measuring the oil consumption.
— You can find information on engine oil and
engine oil capacities for the USA at www.
audiusa.com/help/maintenance, or for Can-
ada at www.audi.ca/ca/web/en/
customer-area/care-and-maintenance/
audi-service-schedules.html, or call
800-822-2834.
Adding engine oil
© = 2
QD + a

Fig. 182 Engine compartment: engine oil filler opening
cover
Observe the safety precautions > A\ in General
information on page 229.
> Turn the engine off.
> Open the engine compartment lid > page 231.
>» Unscrew the cap %~ for the engine oil filler
opening > fig. 182.
> Carefully add 0.5 quart (0.5 liter) of the correct
oil > page 233.
> Close the engine oil filler opening cap.
> Close the engine compartment lid.
> Check the oil level again > page 234, Checking
the engine oil level.
> Add more oil if necessary.

ZX WARNING
— When adding oil, do not let oil drip onto hot
engine components. This increases the risk
of a fire.
— You must close the cap on the oil filler open-
ing correctly so that oil does not leak out on-
to the hot engine and exhaust system when
the engine is running, because this is a fire
hazard.
— Always clean skin thoroughly if it comes into
contact with engine oil.
—
Engine oil is poisonous and must be kept out
of reach of children.
— Store the engine oil securely in the original
container.

@® Note
— The New Vehicle Limited Warranty does not
cover damage or malfunctions if the recom-
mended intended use of the vehicle and
maintenance measures listed in the Audi
Owner's Manual and the Warranty & Main-
tenance Booklet were not followed.
— Only use high-grade engine oil that explicit-
ly meets the Audi oil quality standard for
your vehicle. Using another oil may cause
severe vehicle damage.
— Do not mix any additives with the engine oil.
Additives may cause engine damage that is
not covered by your New Vehicle Limited
Warranty.
@ For the sake of the environment
— Oil should never enter the sewer system or
come into contact with the ground.
— Follow the legal regulations in the country
where you are located when disposing of
empty oil containers.
Changing engine oil
We recommend having the oil changed at an au-
thorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service
Facility.
Follow the safety precautions > page 229, Gener-
al information.
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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
G13 TL774])


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.