2021 AUDI A8 park assist

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Table of contents

All wheel drive (quattro).............. 128
Electronic Stabilization Control......... 129
High-voltage system............. I31
Generalinformation................. 131
Charging the high-voltage battery...... 131
Charging equipment................. 138
Trailer towing.................055 147
Driving with atrailer................. 147
Assist systems................... 150
Assist systems............... eee 150
General information................. 150
Surrounding area detection............ 151
Switching the systems on and off....... 153
Driving information.............. E55
Speed warning system..............-. 155
Camera-based traffic sign recognition... 155
Traffic light information.............. 157
Laptimer................0..0.0000. 158
Night vision assist..............-.00. 159:
Integrated Toll Module............... 161
Driver assistance................. 163
Cruise control system..........0.0 eee 163
Efficiency assist..............2--004. 164
Adaptive cruise assist............00-. 166
Distance Warning « « wese« + 6 wou ss ese & « 175
Lane departure warning.............4. 176
Audi presense............-.22+-- 0s 178
Sidesassist wsscon x ssescs « 7 ermewn vv suaseme © 8 oe 182
Exit warning .................2.00005 184
Intersection assistant................ 185
Emergencyassists. «icin wasn 3 3 wore oo 186
Parking and maneuvering....... 188
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Parking aid plus..................04. 188
Rearview camera and peripheral cameras. 191
Rear cross-traffic assist... ............. 195
Assisted:parkinng « coins 6 asus ¢ 0 caus 6 5 ue 196
Park assist plus.................0.-. 198
Remote controlled parking............ 202
Maneuver.assistis « + cess » semen « wanes a 2 x 207
Infotainment system............ 209
Telephone............... cece eee 209
INthOAUCEION:: « « sews « ¢ news ¢ © mee a x eee 209
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Using the Audi phone box............. 211
Using the Rear Seat Remote........... 214
Using the telephone..............006- 215
Settings............0 0.00.00. 2 eee 218
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Troubleshooting sci: 2 aww o 2 wwe 2 2 wow 220
Audi connect..................... 222
Generalinformation................. 222
Audi connect Infotainment............ 222
Using a Wi-Fi hotspot................ 223
Audi connect Infotainment services..... 223
Audi connect vehicle control services.... 224
Settings............0..0 200-02 225
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Emergency call................... 227
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Online roadside assistance............ 228
Navigation «.. < oics seis sc ewe ee os 230
Opening navigation.................. 230
myAudi navigation.................05 230
Entering adestination................ 231
Stopping route guidance.............. 234
Map... sce cece eee eee 234
Alternative routes.............2.-04. 236
Additional functions................. 236
Satellite map............... 0c eee 237
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Radio.......... 0... eee 242
Generalinformation................. 242
Radio functions sive. cies as wee 2s wee 243
Online radio... . eee ee eee eee 246
Options and settings................. 248
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Cockpit
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Fig. 1 Cockpit

Door handle
Central locking switch ...........
Memory function buttons ........
Adjusting the air vents ..........
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Lever for:
—Turn signals and high beams ....
— High beam assistant ..........
— Lane departure warning ........
—Lane guidance ...............
Multifunction steering wheel with:
— Horn ber
— Driver's airbag .............0.
— Operating buttons ............
— Shift paddles; « « ses « s veau 2 ew
Instrument cluster .............
Head-up display ...............
Windshield washer system lever ..
Upper display .................

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@ Lockable glove compartment with:
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— Switch for cooled glove compart-
ment ........ 00. eee eee eee ee
— Valet Parking function .........
@ Front passenger's airbag ........
@ Knee airbag ...................
@ Depending on equipment, buttons
for:
—drive select ..................
— Electronic Stabilization Control
(ESC) sisi s meron se awn a a one @ we
—Emergency flashers ...........
—Defrosting ..................
— Rear window defogger .........
@ MMI On/Off button .............
@ Depending on equipment, buttons
for:
— Parking systems ..............
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—Park assist plus ............... 198
— Driver assistance systems ...... 153
@_ Depending on equipment:
—Cup holder ..............00.. 95
—SOCkEt: ss seas ¢ 5 cease go eR Fe ee 94
@0) Depending on equipment:
— Starting the engine if there is a


malfunction ................. 108
— Audi music interface .......... 252
—Audi phone box ............... 211
@) Electromechanical parking brake
button 2... 6... cece ee ee eee ee 121
@ Automatic transmission selector
lever... 2... cece eee eee eee ee 109
@ [START ENGINE STOP] button .... 107
@4 Steering wheel adjustment ...... 78
@5) Lever for:
— Cruise control system ......... 163
— Adaptive cruise assist .......... 166
@8 Connection port for the On Board
Diagnostic System (OBD) ........ 333
@) Buttons for:
> LIQHtS sc ss sees ¢ 2 wees 3s ewes G 58
—All-weather lights ............ 58
— Rear fog lights ............... 58
Hood release .............0.00. 276
@9) Button for:
— Luggage compartment lid ...... 48
— Fuel filler door release (plug-in
hybrid drive) ............0.00. 27
60 Exterior mirror adjustment ...... 64
@2 Buttons for:
— Power windows .............. 52
—Child safety lock .............. 51
@) 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. Some warning and indicator lights
turn on when you switch the ignition on and must
turn off when the drive system is switched on or
while driving.
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 13.
Some indicator lights in the display can display in
several colors.
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If the A or A indicator light turns on, check
the message in the instrument cluster.
The following indicator lights may be available,
depending on the vehicle equipment:

Red indicator lights
Central indicator light
=> page 7,
Instrument cluster
=> page 12
Safety belt
=> page 82

















Engine start system
=> page 108
Transmission
=> page 112
Drive system
=> page 117,
Electrical system
=> page 284
Charging system
=> page 137
Electromechanical parking brake
=> page 121
Electromechanical parking brake
=> page 122

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Brake system
=> page 120, > page 122,
=> page 283
Lane departure warning
=> page 177,
Emergency assist
Brake system => page 186
=> page 120, > page 122,
=> page 283
Audi pre sense
=> page 179,
Intersection assist
=>page 185
Steering
=>page 127


Steering lock Yellow indicator lights
= page 127 Central indicator light
Air suspension > page 7
= page 126 Safety systems
Electrical system => page 85
=> page 284
Engine oil level (MIN)
=> page 278
Transmission
=>page 112
Drive system
=>page 117
Cooling system
> page 281
Engine oil pressure
=> page 278
Cooling system
=> page 281
Hood
=> page 276
Drive system
=>page 117
Vehicle sound
Charging system => page 117
= page 137 Engine start system
Loose wheel warning => page 108
=> page 304 Keys
Night vision assist => page 108
=> page 160 Electromechanical parking brake
Night vision assist => page 122
=> page 160 Brake system
Distance warning => page 120
=>page 175 Electronic Stabilization Control
(ESC)
=> page 129
Steering intervention request
=>page 170
Electronic Stabilization Control
(ESC)
=>page 129
Safe start monitor
=> page 173,
Driver intervention request
=> page 174 Electronic Stabilization Control
(ESC)
=> page 130
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
=> page 130 >

Adaptive cruise assist
=> page 167

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Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
=> page 130
Steering
=>page 127
Steering lock
=>page 127
All wheel drive
=>page 129
Suspension control
=>page 126
Air suspension
=> page 126
Engine speed limitation
>page 14
Tank system
=> page 270
Tank system/high-voltage system
=> page 270
Electrical system
> page 284
Engine oil level (MIN)
> page 278
Engine oil level (MAX)
=> page 278
Engine oil sensor
> page 278
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)
=> page 274,
Engine warm-up request
> page 278
Washer fluid level
=> page 287
Windshield wipers
=> page 68
High-voltage battery range
=> page 137
Parking systems
=> page 190
Park assist plus
=> page 202
Maneuver assist
=> page 208

Tire pressure
=> page 307
Tire pressure
=> page 307
Loose wheel warning
=> page 304
Bulb failure indicator
=> page 62
Adaptive light
=> page 62
Light/rain sensor
=> page 62, > page 68
Door lock
=> page 43
Battery in vehicle key
=> page 47
Night vision assist
=> page 161
Intersection assist
=> page 185
Side assist
=> page 183;
Exit warning
=> page 184
Rear cross-traffic assist
=>page 195
Adaptive cruise assist
=>page 175
Steering intervention request
=>page 170, > page 177
Lane departure warning
=> page 178
Distance warning
=>page 175
Audi pre sense
=> page 182
Emergency assist
=> page 186
Emergency call function
=> page 228

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Other indicator lights
Rear safety belt
=> page 82















Start/Stop system
>page 117
>page 114
Low beam headlights
=> page 58
Parking lights
=> page 58
Turn signals
=> page 59, > page 61
Cruise control system
=> page 163
Cruise control system
=> page 163
Efficiency assist
> page 164
Efficiency assist
=> page 164
Efficiency assist
=> page 164
Efficiency assist
=> page 164
Efficiency assist
=> page 164
Adaptive cruise assist
=> page 167
Adaptive cruise assist
=> page 167
Adaptive cruise assist
=> page 167
Adaptive cruise assist
=> page 167
Adaptive cruise assist
=> page 167
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Electric drive ready mode
Park assist plus
=> page 199
Lane departure warning
=>page 177

High beam headlights
=> page 59
High beam assistant
=>page 59
Laser
lights
=> page 60
Rear safety belt
=> page 82
Transmission
=> page 112
Start/Stop system
=> page 117
Convenience key
=> page 108
Electromechanical parking brake
=> page 122
Electromechanical parking brake
=> page 122
Electric drive ready mode
= page 114
Electric drive ready mode
=>page 114
Combustion engine
>page 115
Plug-in hybrid modes
=>page 114
Plug-in hybrid modes
=> page 114
Plug-in hybrid modes
>page 114
Steering
>page 127
Air suspension
=>page 126
High-voltage battery range
=> page 137
Parking systems
=> page 190
Park assist plus
=> page 202
Park assist plus
=> page 202

Voice recognition system

Voice recognition system
General information
Applies to: vehicles with voice recognition system
You can operate many functions in the vehicle
easily using voice commands.
Using the voice recognition system optimally
> Speak clearly and distinctly at a normal volume.
Speak louder when driving faster.
> Emphasize the words in the commands evenly
and do not leave long pauses.
> Close the doors, the windows, and the sunroof*
to reduce background noise. Make sure that
passengers are not speaking when you are giv-
ing a voice command.
> Do not direct the vents toward the hands-free
microphone, which is in the roof headliner near
the front interior lights.
> Only the driver should speak to the system, be-
cause the handsfree microphone is aimed to-
ward this seating position.


ZA\ WARNING
— Direct your full attention to driving. As the
driver, you have complete responsibility for
safety in traffic. Only use the functions in
such a way that you always maintain com-
plete control over your vehicle in all traffic
situations.
— Do not use the voice recognition system in
emergencies because your voice may change
in stressful situations. The system may take
longer to dial the number or may not be
able to dial it at all. Dial the emergency
number manually.

G) Tips
There are no voice guidance* prompts when a
dialog is active.
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Description
Operating the voice recognition system
Applies to: vehicles with voice recognition system
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Fig. 25 Upper display: voice recognition system
Requirement: the ignition and the MMI must be
switched on. A system language supported by
the voice recognition system must be set. There
must be no phone calls in progress and the park-
ing aid must not be active.
Operating by button «¢
> Briefly press the «€ button on the multifunction
steering wheel, or depending on the context,
press we in the upper display.
> Say the desired command after the signal tone.
> To switch the voice recognition system off,
press and hold the «€ button on the multifunc-
tion steering wheel, or say or press Cancel (@)
> fig. 25.
Operating with voice commands
> Applies to: MMI: To operate the voice recogni-
tion system using voice commands, select on
the home screen: SETTINGS > General >
(Speech dialog system) > Activate the speech
dialog system with "Hey Audi".
> Say the activation phrase Hey Audi together
with the desired command.
> To switch the voice recognition system off, say
Cancel or press and hold the «£ button on the
multifunction steering wheel, or press @)
> fig. 25.
Commands and assistance
In the voice recognition system menu, possible
commands or help settings are displayed for the
current dialog @).
> To receive additional help for the current dia-
log, say or press Help (2).

Lights and Vision

Lights and Vision
Exterior lighting
Switching the lights on and off


Fig. 42 Instrument panel: light button module
@ Light switch &
Press and hold @ until the desired light function
is selected. The selected function is displayed
briefly in the instrument cluster. When switching
on the ignition, the AUTO light function is auto-
matically selected.
— AUTO - The automatic headlights adapt to the
surrounding brightness automatically. The day-
time running lights* will automatically turn on.
In vehicles for certain markets, you can switch
the automatic daytime running lights* on and
off in the MMI.
— 20 - You can switch the low beam headlights on
manually once the ignition is switched on.
— 3 - You can switch the parking lights on at
speeds below 20 mph (32 km/h).
— USA models: OFF - You can switch off all light
functions at speeds under 6 mph (10 km/h).
— Canada models: OFF - You can switch off all
light functions when the ignition is switched off
while the vehicle is stationary.
When the low beam headlights or parking lights
are switched on, the respective Ba or EB indica-
tor light appears in the instrument cluster.
@ All-weather lights 2
The headlights automatically adjust so that there
will be less glare, for example when the road sur-
face is wet.
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@ Rear fog lights %
To reduce glare for traffic behind your vehicle, the
rear fog lights should only be turned on in ac-
cordance with the legal regulations in the coun-
try where you are operating the vehicle.
Automatic headlight range control
Your vehicle is equipped with automatic head-
light range control. It reduces glare for oncoming
traffic if the vehicle load changes. The headlight
range adjusts automatically.
Audi adaptive light
Applies to: vehicles with Audi adaptive light
Audi adaptive light provides better visibility when
driving in the dark. The lights are adapted to the
road conditions based on speed, such as when
driving on expressways, rural roads, at intersec-
tions, and around curves. The adaptive light only
functions when the automatic headlights are ac-
tivated.

ZA WARNING
— Observe the safety precautions and note the
limits of the assist systems, sensors, and
cameras > page 150.
— Automatic headlights are only intended to
assist the driver. The driver is still responsi-
ble for controlling the headlights and may
need to switch them on and off manually
depending on light and visibility conditions.
For example, fog cannot be detected by the
light sensors. So always switch on the low
beams ZO under these weather conditions

and when driving in the dark.

@ Tips
— If the vehicle battery has been discharging
for a while, the parking light may switch off
automatically. Avoid using the parking
lights for several hours.
— When using lighting equipment, the driver
is responsible for adhering to any local ap-
plicable regulations while driving and when
parking the vehicle.
— Only the front headlights turn on when the
daytime running lights are switched on*. In >