2020 AUDI R8 COUPE warning lights

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About this Owner's Manual......
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Display and operation............
Instrument cluster...............
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Infotainment system............
Multi Media Interface............
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Door handle
Central locking switch ...........
Power windows ................
Power exterior mirror adjustment .
Air vent with thumbwheel
Lever for:
—Turn signals and high beams ....
— High beam assistant ..........
Multifunction steering wheel with:
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— Driver's airbag ...............
— Buttons for the virtual instrument
cluster, including the driver infor-
mation system, audio/video, tele-
phone, navigation and voice rec-
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— Shift paddles ................
—[START ENGINE STOP] button ...


— Sound button for exhaust door
control
— Audi drive select button ........
— Performance mode button .....
Audi virtual cockpit (instrument
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Windshield washer system lever ..
Starting the engine if there is a
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Adjustable steering column ......
Cruise controllever .............
Instrument illumination .........
Headlight control switch ........
Luggage compartment release ...
Controls for climate control system .
Lockable glove compartment
Front passenger's airbag ........
Seat heating ...........2.5e0e
Depending on equipment, center
console with:
— Multimedia compartment for cell
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— Audi phone box ...............
Depending on equipment, buttons
for:
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—Emergency flashers ........... 44
— Retractable rear spoiler ........ 90
@) Infotainment system on/off button . 93
@3 Infotainment system unit ....... 93
@4 Button for rear window operation . 35
@3) Depending on equipment:
— Storage compartment
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@® Parking brake ..............04. 65
@) Power top button .............. 32
Selector lever (S tronic).......... 67
G@) Tips
Some the equipment listed here is only instal-
led in certain models or is available as an op-
tion.
Indicator lights overview
The indicator lights in the instrument cluster
blink or turn on. They indicate functions or mal-
functions.
With some indicator lights, messages may ap-
pear and warning signals may sound. The indica-
tor lights and messages may be covered by other
displays. To show them again, select the second
tab for messages with the multifunction steering
wheel > page 12.
Some indicator lights in the display can display in
several colors.
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Some indicator lights turn on briefly as a function
check when you switch the ignition on. These sys-
tems are marked with a V in the following tables.
If one of these indicator lights does not turn on,
there is a malfunction in that system.
The following indicator lights may be available,
depending on the vehicle equipment:

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Quick access

Bulb failure indicator
>page 19
Headlight range control system
=>page 19
Adaptive light
=> page 20













Light/rain sensor
=> page 20
Transmission
=> page 72
Steering lock
=>page 18
Engine start system
>page 18
Central indicator light
>page 19
Electromechanical steering V
=> page 89
Suspension control
=> page 20
Rear spoiler
=> page 90
All wheel drive
=> page 20
Other indicator lights
Turn signals
=> page 20

Cruise control system
=>page 75
Cruise control system
=> page 75
Convenience key
=> page 62
Electromechanical parking brake
=>page 17
Transmission
=> page 72
Electromechanical parking brake
>page 17
Electromechanical parking brake
=> page 17

Cruise control system
=> page 74
Cruise control system
=> page 74
Speed warning system
=> page 74
Speed warning system
(Ss) => page 74
High beams
=> page 43
High beam assistant
=> page 43
=D High beam assistant
=> page 43
Laser lights
=> page 41

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
swerve, which increases the risk that the >

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Opening and closing

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You can still open and close the windows for
approximately 10 minutes after turning the
ignition off. The power windows do not switch
off until the driver's door or front passenger's
door has been opened.
Convenience opening and closing
All windows can be opened and closed at the
same time.
For power top* convenience opening/closing, re-
fer to the information in > page 33.
Convenience opening feature
> Press and hold the @ button on the remote con-
trol key until all windows reach the desired po-
sition.
Convenience closing feature
> Hold the key in the driver's door lock in the lock
position until all windows are closed > /\.
Setting convenience opening in the
Infotainment system
The function can be switched on/off in the Info-
tainment system > page 25.

Z\ WARNING
— Never close the windows carelessly or in an
uncontrolled manner, because this increases
the risk of injury.
— For security reasons, the windows can only
be opened and closed with the remote con-
trol key at a maximum distance of approxi-
mately 6 ft (2 m) away from the vehicle.
When pressing the f button, always watch
the windows while they are closing so that
no one is pinched in the window. The closing
process will stop immediately when the fa
button is released.


Correcting power window malfunctions
You can reactivate the one-touch up/down func-
tion if it malfunctions.
> Pull the power window switch up until the win-
dow is completely raised.
>» Release the switch and pull it up again for at
least one second.
Garage door opener
Applies to: vehicles with garage door opener
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Fig. 25 Garage door opener: examples of usage for differ-
ent systems
With the garage door opener, you can activate
systems such as the garage doors, security sys-
tems or house lights from inside your vehicle. Up
to three remote control functions can be pro-
grammed to the three buttons that are integrat-
ed in the control unit above the rearview mirror.
To be able to operate systems using the garage
door opener, the buttons in the control unit must
first be programmed.

Z\ WARNING
When operating or programming the garage
door opener, make sure that no people or ob-
jects are in the area immediately surrounding
the equipment. People can be injured or prop-
erty can be damaged if struck when closing.
@® Tips
— For security reasons, we recommend that
you clear the programmed buttons before
selling the vehicle.

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Lights and Vision

Lights and Vision
Exterior lighting
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Fig. 48 Instrument panel: light switch
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Turn the switch to the corresponding position.
When the lights are switched on, the 2» symbol
turns on.
O - lights are off (in some markets, the daytime
running lights* are switched on when the ignition
is switched on.)
— USA models: The daytime running lights switch
on automatically when the ignition is switched
on and the light switch is in the O or AUTO posi-
tion (only in daylight). The Daytime running
lights can be switched on and off in the MMI
>page 44> A.
— Canada models: The daytime running lights
switch on automatically when the ignition is
switched on and the light switch is in the O,
300 or AUTO position (only in daylight) > A\.
AUTO* - automatic headlights switch on and off
depending on brightness, for example in twilight,
during rain or in tunnels.
300: - Parking lights
ZO - Low beam headlights
220 - All-weather lights*
Q# - Rear fog light(s)*
All-weather lights*
In vehicles with all-weather lights, the front
lights are adjusted automatically so that you are
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less likely to see glare from your own headlights,
for example when driving on a wet road.
Light functions
The following light functions may be available
depending on vehicle equipment and only func-
tion when the light switch is in the AUTO posi-
tion.
Static cornering light - the cornering light
switches on automatically when the steering
wheel is turned at a certain angle at speeds up to
approximately 44 mph (70 km/h), and when the
turn signal is activated at speeds up to approxi-
mately 25 mph (40 km/h). The area to the side of
the vehicle is illuminated better when turning.
Intersection lighting: on vehicles with a naviga-
tion system’, intersections can be illuminated.

Z\ WARNING
— Automatic headlights* are only intended to
assist the driver. They do not relieve the
driver of responsibility to check the head-
lights and to turn them on manually based
on the current light and visibility conditions.
For example, fog cannot be detected by the
light sensors. So always switch on the low
beams under these weather conditions and
when driving in the dark 2D.
—To reduce glare for traffic behind your vehi-
cle, the rear fog lights* should only be
turned on in accordance with the legal regu-
lations in the country where you are operat-
ing the vehicle.
— If the battery has been discharging for a
while, the parking light may switch off auto-
matically. Always make sure your vehicle is
parked and adequately illuminated accord-
ing to the legal regulations in the country
where you are operating the vehicle. Avoid
using the parking lights for several hours.
— Observe the legal regulations in the country
where you are operating the vehicle when
using the lighting system that is described.

G) Tips
— The light sensor for the automatic head-
lights* is in the rearview mirror mount. Do >

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Lights and Vision

not place any stickers in this area on the
windshield.
— Some exterior lighting functions can be ad-
justed > page 44.
— If you turn off the ignition while the exterior
lights are on and open the door, a warning
tone sounds.
— In some markets, the tail lights will switch
on when the daytime running lights switch
on.
— In cool or damp weather, the inside of the
headlights, turn signals, and tail lights can
fog
over due to the temperature difference
between the inside and outside. They will
clear shortly after switching them on. This
does not affect the service life of the light-
ing.
Laser lighting
Applies to: vehicles with laser lighting

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Fig. 49 headlight: sticker

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Fig. 50 headlight: sticker
The laser high beams increase the range of the
headlights.
The LED high beam is controlled by the high
beam assistant.
Activating high beam assistant
Requirement: the light switch must be set to AU-
TO, the low beams must be switched on and the
high beam assistant must be switched on in the
Infotainment system > page 44.
> to activate the high beam assistant, press the
lever
@) > page 42, fig. 51. The indicator
light appears in the Infotainment system dis-
play and the high beams switch on/off auto-
matically. The indicator light Ed turns on if the
high beams were switched on.

Technical changes to LED headlights have signifi-
cantly increased the range. An additional module
integrated in the headlight converts a blue laser
light into a white light using a luminescent mate-
rial. The headlight contains a class 2 laser. A con-
verter transforms the laser beam so that there is
no danger when it is used for its intended pur-
pose.
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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.