2021 AUDI A8 Owners Manual

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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

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High beam assistant
=>page 59
OLED tail lights
=> page 62
Door lock
=> page 43
Child safety lock
=> page 51
Speed warning system
=>page 155
Speed warning system
>page 155
Camera-based traffic sign recog-
nition
=>page 156
Night vision assist
=> page 161
Cruise control system
=> page 163
Cruise control system
=> page 163
Intersection assist
>page 185
Side assist
> page 183
Distance warning
>page 175
A) Rear cross-traffic assist
here =>page 195
Adaptive cruise assist
=>page 175,
Efficiency assist
=>page 171
Adaptive cruise assist
LR © page 167
Adaptive cruise assist
=>page 172
Lane departure warning
=>page 177

Lane departure warning
=> page 178
Audi pre sense
=> page 182
Emergency assist
=> page 186
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Instrument cluster

Instrument cluster
Instrument cluster overview
cH) Olas
12/5/2017


Fig. 2 Instrument cluster overview (Audi virtual cockpit)
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the follow- @ Tips
ing items may appear in the instrument cluster:
5 — You can select the units used for tempera-
@ Display
ture, speed, and other measurements in the
Infotainment system > page 263.
— Speeds are displayed in mph (miles per
— Engine coolant temperature ~E .. 14
— High-voltage battery charge level

@ Left dial hour) or km/h (kilometers per hour).
— Tachometer ............ 0. eee 14 — If there is a malfunction in the instrument
— Power meter ........-..-..0-5 is cluster, DEF will appear in the trip odometer
(2) “Tab area s : sews + ¢ sees ee eee ge 13 display. Have the malfunction corrected as
@ Centralarea............0..00.. 13 soon as possible.
© Status line (one or two lines) — Certain instrument cluster content can also
© Right dial be displayed in the head-up display*
— Convenience display mde
@ Fuellevel A ............00000. 270
Right
additional display with speed-
ometer
© Left additional display with:
—Gear .... ee eee eee eee 109
— Audi drive select mode ......... 124
ZA WARNING
If there is a severe malfunction in the instru-
ment cluster, the display may turn off. The A
indicator light may also turn on. Stop the ve-
hicle safely. See an authorized Audi dealer or
authorized Audi Service Facility for assistance.

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Instrument cluster

Operating The following tabs may be available, depending
on vehicle equipment:

First tab Vehicle functions > page 16

Second tab | Driver messages (this is only dis-
played if at least one indicator -5QPM
ce light/message is being displayed)
12/05/2017 Third tab Night vision assist (this is only dis-
played if the night vision assist
has been activated) > page 159
Fourth tab |Radio > page 242
Media > page 253
Fifth tab Telephone > page 215
Sixth tab Navigation > page 230


Fig. 3 Instrument cluster: driver information system


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Adjusting the display


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Fig. 4 Left side of multifunction steering wheel
Information is organized within various tabs @)
in the instrument cluster. The tab contents are
displayed in the central area (2).

i Bad P Fig. 5 Upper display: adjusting the display
Requirement: the ignition must be switched on.
Selecting a tab Switching the view
> Press the button @) repeatedly until the
desired tab is selected.
> Press the VIEW button to switch between the
default view @ and the enhanced view (2).
Returning to functions at higher levels Adjusting the layout
> Press the *> button ©) Depending on the vehicle equipment, various lay-
outs may be available.
Opening and closing the menu
P 9 9 > Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
> Press the [=] button ©). SETTINGS > Display & brightness > Audi virtu-
al cockpit. 5 firmi fi ‘
Selecting arid eantirming’s function > To adjust the desired layout, press @).
Requirement: a menu or list must be displayed.
Adjusting the additional display
> To select a function, turn the left thumbwheel , ; ; ;
@ to the desired function. Depending on the vehicle equipment, the addi-
» To confirm a selection, press the left thumb- tional displays that can be selected may vary.
wheel (2). >» Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
SETTINGS > Display & brightness > Audi virtu-
al cockpit > Configure.
> Press the VIEW button @). > Select the desired additional display.
Switching the view
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Instrument cluster

Reducing the display
Depending on the vehicle equipment, you can
hide the central area in the instrument cluster.
> Select on the instrument cluster: vehicle func-
tions tab > E] button > Reduced display.
Coolant temperature
display
Applies to: vehicles with a coolant temperature indicator
The coolant temperature display @ > page 12
only functions when the ignition is switched on.
To reduce the risk of engine damage, please ob-
serve 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-
eration, 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 281.
@) 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.
— The front spoiler also helps to distribute
cooling air correctly while driving. If the
spoiler is damaged, the cooling effect will
be impaired and the risk of the engine over-
heating will increase. See an authorized
Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Fa-
cility for assistance.
Tachometer
The tachometer (@) 9 page 12 displays the engine
speed in revolutions per minute (RPM). The be-
ginning of the red zone in the tachometer indi-
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cates the maximum permissible engine speed for
all gears once the engine has been broken in. Be-
fore reaching the red zone, you should shift into
the next higher gear, select the "D" or "S" selec-
tor lever position, or remove your foot from the
accelerator pedal.
Displaying the tachometer
Applies to: vehicles with plug-in hybrid drive
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
SETTINGS > Display & brightness > Audi virtu-
al cockpit > Left dial > Tachometer or Com-
bined.
Engine speed limitation
If the Bw indicator light turns on, the engine will
be automatically limited to the RPM displayed in
the instrument cluster. This will protect the en-
gine components, for example during a cold start
or from overheating.
The engine speed limitation is deactivated if you
release the accelerator pedal while the engine is
at normal operating temperature.
If the engine speed limitation was activated by
an engine control malfunction, the indicator
light also turns on. Make sure the engine speed
does not go above the speed displayed, for exam-
ple when downshifting. Drive to an authorized
Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility im-
mediately to have the malfunction corrected.
C) Note
The needle in the tachometer may only be in
the red area of the gauge for a short period of
time before there is a risk of damaging the
engine. The location where the red zone be-
gins varies depending on the engine.