2020 AUDI R8 COUPE power steering fluid

Instrument cluster

Accessing the sport displays in the additional
display
> Select on the multifunction steering wheel:
right control button > Additional display.
> Select the desired additional display.
G meter*
The G meter displays the longitudinal and lateral
acceleration. The maximum values that are
reached are stored and displayed when the vehi-
cle is stationary.
> To reset the stored values, select on the multi-
function steering wheel: right control button >
Reset values.
Engine data*
The engine data displays the current power and
torque.
Tire pressure monitoring system*
The tire pressure monitoring system displays the
current tire pressures and temperature. Also see
= page 261, Tire pressure monitoring system.
Messages
BRAKE/@)/‘C} Brake system
If this indicator light turns on, there is a malfunc-
tion in the brake system.
GG @ Brakes: stop vehicle and check brake
fluid level
Stop the vehicle and check the brake fluid level.
See an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility for assistance.
Ga / @ Warning! No brake booster function
If the brake booster is not working, you have to
use much more force when braking the vehicle.
See an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility for assistance.
BRE / ) Brakes: malfunction! Safely stop ve-
hicle
If the indicator light turns on and this message
appears, there is a malfunction in the brake sys-
tem.
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1f BES / Gana B also turn on, there is a mal-
function in the ABS, ESC, and braking distribu-
tion.
Do not continue driving. See an authorized Audi
dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility for as-
sistance > A\.
GG /o Parking brake: malfunction! Safely
stop vehicle. See owner's manual
— If the indicator light and the message appear
when the vehicle is stationary or after switch-
ing the ignition on, check if you can release the
parking brake. If you cannot release the parking
brake, see an authorized Audi dealer or author-
ized Audi Service Facility. If you can release the
parking brake and the message still appears,
see an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Au-
di Service Facility immediately to have the mal-
function corrected.
— If the indicator light and message appear while
driving, the hill start assist or emergency brak-
ing function may be malfunctioning. It may not
be possible to set the parking brake or release
it once it has been set. Do not park your vehicle
on hills. See an authorized Audi dealer or au-
thorized Audi Service Facility for assistance.
The fe) indicator light turns on when the brake
pads are worn. Drive to an authorized Audi dealer
or authorized Audi Service Facility immediately to
have the brake pads checked.
Applies to: USA models: The fe} indicator light
turns on together with the IBRAKE| indicator light.

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 au-
thorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility for assistance.
— If the brake system indicator light turns on
together with the ABS and ESC indicator
lights, the ABS/ESC regulating function may
be malfunctioning. Functions that stabilize
the vehicle are no longer available. This
could cause the rear of the vehicle to
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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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Vehicle battery
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Vehicle care... ee eee eee 265
Vehicle control modules..............--- 91
Vehicle identification number............ 289
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Version information..............000005 170
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also refer to Multifunction
steering wheel.............---000-- 12,14
Voicemail... 2.6.0... . eee eee eee ee 119
Voice recognition system............ 14, 104
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Multifunction steering wheel............ 14
Voice recognition system........... 14, 104
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Warning/Indicator lights
Airbag system... 2... ee eee eee eee ee 198
Warning lights
refer to Indicator lights.................. 7
Washer fluid level (indicator light)......... 19
Washing matte finish paint.............. 265
Wave band
refer to Frequency band............... 146
Weights ........ 2.0.0 e eee eee eee eee 290
What happens if you wear your safety belt too
LOOSE?" « = gis « ¢ aay = RaueE 3 E HERS ee SOR S 184
What happens to unbelted occupants?.... 181
What impairs driving safety?............ 173
Wheel bolts............... 000. e ee eee 258
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LOOSENING ers 2 & sscsces +o onesies vo aweuens v Peewee 274
Removing the cover................555 273
Tightening specification............... 276
Wheels . secs x a aseos 2 v aecvme a 5 asmanee x samesie 244
Changing........... cece eee eee eee 276
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Glossary of tire and loading terminology.. 246
Replacing......... 0... cee cece eee eee 273
Tire pressure monitoring system........ 261
Tires and vehicle load limits............ 256
Wheelwrenehis ss wes s ease ss pans 6 2 wang 271
When must the airbag system be inspected? .198
Whi safety Delts? a. ss wes ss seme s somes 181
Wi-Fi
Audi music’stream s « ssa a a eee a a aww a a 153
Audio player. ......... 00. c eee eee eee ee 153
Hotspot settings .............-.00005- 129
Online media: « sway: « » use 9 5 seme 2 9 eee 154
Personal: hotspot « asco + sews w + arinn wo enece 125
Using ahotspot................-0000- 126
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Wilid deflectors « + sccm = 2 scum 2 2 wom ¢ 2 eae 34
Windows
Cleaning/removing ice............000e 267
Convenience opening and closing......... 29
Defrosting.......... 00. c cece eee eee ee 58
Opening and closing.................-- 28
Power windows ..... 0.0... 00 eee ee eee ee 28
Windshield
Cleaning... ... 2... cece cee eee eee 47
Defrosting s = ses: +: eens sc oeee ye wees cee 58
also refer to Windshield..............4. 47
Windshield washer system..........- 47, 242
Reservoircapacity’. « « ssevus s+ sxmees 0 « sume 290
Windshield wipers
Cleaning wiper blades..............000. 48
FOlditig’Up’s ¢ sess ss cews s e eeee ge ores ces 48
Indicator light « cscs x win x wos es a = 19
Replacing windshield wiper blades........ 48
Switching on and off................-.. 47
Winter operation
Batteny's « 2 sass x « sais oe eames ¢ oe paves oo ns 240
CaP WASHES « canes «neces x sages = x owoane om 265
Cooling system... . 2. eee 236
Defrosting the windows................ 58
Removing ice from windows............ 267
Seat heating....... 2.0.0 cece ee eee eee 58
SHOW CHAINS sux s wanes g 2 wom gs deme & x ae 259
TIMOSS. iw scusus a aessiws 6 6 ania ww waneeE ww anvean 259
Windshield washer system............. 242
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