2021 AUDI A8 rear view mirror

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Driver assistance

Warning stage
If you activate a turn signal and the display flash-
es, side assist is warning about objects that have
been classified as critical.
Depending on the vehicle equipment and other
driver assistance systems, the display may also
flash if you have not activated a turn signal. If
you are approaching a detected lane marker line
and it appears you will be leaving the lane, the
display will warn you about detected vehicles
that are classified as critical. You can also be
warned with corrective steering > page 176,
Lane departure warning.
Detection range
The radar sensors are designed to detect the left
and right adjacent lanes when the road lanes are
the normal width. In some situations, the display
may turn on even though there is no vehicle lo-
cated in the area that is critical for a lane change.
For example:
— If the lanes are narrow or if you are driving on
the edge of your lane. If this is the case, the
system may have detected a vehicle in another
lane that is not adjacent to your current lane.
— If you are driving through a curve. Side assist
may react to a vehicle that is in the same lane
or one lane over from the adjacent lane.
— If side assist reacts to other objects (such as
roadside structures like guard rails).

ZA\ WARNING
— Observe the safety precautions and note the
limits of the assist systems, sensors, and
cameras > page 150.
— The display may not appear on time when
vehicles are approaching or being passed
very quickly.

@ Tips
— If the window glass in the driver's door or
front passenger's door has been tinted, the
display in the exterior mirror may be incor-
rect.
— The coverage areas of the sensors > fig. 132
are diagrams and do not represent a true-
to-scale image of the sensor ranges.
— The system complies with United States FCC
regulations and ISED regulations
> page 341.
Adjusting side assist
Applies to: vehicles with side assist
The system can be switched on and off in the
MMI => page 153. If the system is activated, the
displays will turn on briefly when the ignition is
switched on.
Adjusting the brightness
You can adjust the brightness of the display in
the exterior mirror. The settings depend on the
vehicle equipment.
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
VEHICLE > Driver assistance > (<2}) > Side as-
sist > Brightness.
The display brightness is automatically adapted
to the ambient light. If the automatic adaptation
has already reached the upper or lower limit, no
change will be apparent when the setting is
changed, or it will only become visible when the
ambient light changes. Adjust the brightness to a
level where the display in the information stage
will not disrupt your view ahead. If you change
the brightness, the display will briefly show the
brightness level in the information stage.
Messages
Applies to: vehicles with side assist
fg or Eg is displayed when there is a malfunc-
tion, the side assist and exit warning system
functions may be unavailable or may be limited.
A message that indicates the cause and possible
solution may appear with some displays. The
weather conditions may be too poor or a sensor
may be covered. Clean the sensor area at the rear
corners of the vehicle > page 152, fig. 111 and
try to turn the systems on again later.
If the malfunction remains, drive to an author-
ized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facili-
ty immediately to have the malfunction correct-
ed.
183

Parking and maneuvering


Applies to: vehicles with rearview camera/peripheral cameras

Fig. 141 Upper display: aiming at a parking space
When parking with the rearview camera or pe-
ripheral camera, the parking system plus audio
and visual warnings* will also assist you
=> page 189.
Visual orientation lines
@ The orange orientation lines show the vehi-
cle's direction of travel >@. Turn the steer-
ing wheel until the orange orientation lines
align with the parking space.
@) Use the blue markings to help you estimate
the distance to an obstacle. Each marking
represents approximately 3 feet (1 meter).
The blue area represents an extension of the
vehicle's outline by approximately 16 feet (5
meters) to the rear.
@® You can recognize the rear bumper in the
lower display.
@ You should stop driving in reverse when the
red orientation line touches the edge of an
object, at the latest.
Symbols
If 2/&9/< is displayed and the display area
represented by that symbol is not available, then
the camera on the that side is not available. The
power exterior mirrors may have been folded in
or a door or the luggage compartment lid may
have been opened.
If # is displayed, there is a system malfunction
and the display area represented by that symbol
is not available. The camera is not working in this
area.
192
If Avis displayed, the respective ultrasonic sensor
is icy or dirty. Clean the area in front of the sen-
sors > page 152.
If one of the symbols continues to be displayed,
drive immediately to an authorized Audi dealer or
authorized Audi Service Facility to have the mal-
function repaired.

ZA WARNING
— Observe the safety precautions and note the
limits of the assist systems, sensors, and
cameras > page 150.
— Sensors and cameras have spots in which
the surrounding area cannot be detected.
Objects, animals, and people may only be
detected with limitations may not be detect-
ed at all. Always monitor the traffic and the
vehicle's surroundings directly and do not
become distracted.

() Note
— The orange orientation lines @ show the di-
rection the rear of the vehicle will be travel-
ing, based on the steering wheel angle. The
front of the vehicle swings out more than
the rear of the vehicle. Maintain plenty of
distance so that an exterior mirror or a cor-
ner of the vehicle does not collide with any
obstacles.
— Keep enough distance from the curb to
avoid damage to the rims.
— Only use the images provided by the camera
on the rear of the vehicle when the luggage
compartment lid is completely closed. Make
sure any objects you may have mounted on
the luggage compartment lid do not block
the rearview camera.
G) Tips
Applies to vehicles with air suspension: The
accuracy of the orientation lines and blue sur-
faces on the camera display decreases when
the vehicle is raised or lowered with the air
suspension.

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Fuse panel () (black) Fuse panel @) (brown)
Luggage compartment lid central locking, 15 |Left rear seat adjustment
11 | fuel filler door, sunshade, luggage com- Front belt tensioner on front passenger's
partment cover 16 side
12 | Luggage compartment lid control module
— Fuse panel (4) (black)
Fuse panel (2) (red) No. | Equipment
No. | Equipment Seat ventilation, rear seat heating, rear-
1 | Rear climate control system blower 1 |view mirror, refrigerator, diagnostic con-
2 | Exterior antenna nection
3 | Exhaust treatment, sound actuator 2 | Gateway control module (communication)
4 |Rear climate control system control panel 3 [Sound actuator
5 | Right trailer hitch light 4 |Transmission heating valve
6 |Trailer hitch positioning motor 5 |Engine start, electric drive
7 |Trailer hitch release 7 |Active accelerator pedal
8 | Left trailer hitch light 8 | Night vision assist, active suspension
9 |Trailer hitch socket 9 _|Adaptive cruise assist
10 |Allroad sport differential 1 Intersection assistant, driver assist sys-
11 | Exhaust treatment tems, radar systems, camera systems
12 |48 V drivetrain generator 2 || Exteriorsoundigenerator
13 | USB input
Fuse panel (3) (brown) 14 [Right headlight
No. | Equipment 15 |Left headlight
1 |Driver assistance systems control module :
2 |Rear Audi phone box Fuse panel () (red)
3 | Rear seat adjustment No:.| Equipment
4 |Side assist 1 | Active suspension
5 |Sereensinthe rear 2 |Service disconnect switch
6 |Tire pressure monitoring system 3_|Refrigerator
7 [Emergency call system 4 | Electric drive system
Auxiliary heating radio receiver, tank mod- 5 |/Brake-system
8 ule 6 | High-voltage battery water pump
9 | Automatic transmission selector lever 7 |Auxiliary climate control
0 TV tuner, data exchange and telematics 8 |Climate control system compressor
control module 9 |Auxiliary battery control module
rT Convenience access and start authoriza- 10 | High-voltage battery
tion control module 11 | High-voltage charger
12 | Garage door opener 14 | Thermal management
13 | Rearview camera, peripheral cameras 15 | Thermomanagement control module
Convenience system control module, right -
14 | Vil light Fuse panel 6) (white)
No. | Equipment
1 |Rear center armrest heating

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Index


Cleaning carbon components........ 312, 314
Cleaning control « sisi + wee x x deere se mane 313
Cleaning decorative parts andtrim........ 312
Cleaning exhaust tail pipes.............. 312
Cleaning plastic parts.................. 313
Cleaning textiles..................000, 313
Climate control system..............00. 100
Climate control system controls in the rear
Child Safety \OCKicw: ¢ : nee 5 2 cones ¥ 2 owen gy 51
Closing
Automatic luggage compartment lid...... 49
Convenience Closingtos « a sss « sazene w © enuvee 53
HOOd .. 0... cece eee 276
Luggage compartment lid............... 49
Luggage compartment lid with foot motion . 50
Panoramic glass roof................... 53
Rear window sunshade...............-. 55
Sunshades(roof)' « seissies wo sense ow amnion oo oyeu 53
Sunshade (windows). ...........5250005 52
WINGOWS = say = : wees ss eam ¢ tees a ee 52
Closing aid (power closing doors).......... 41
Coasting .... 0.0.6.0 cece eee eee eee 114
Cockpit dimming..............0ee eee eee 63
Cockpit (overview) ......... 0. cee eee ee eee 6
ColoreOdetin. « a sas + « cnewere + rises w ¥ aveanee wo 343
COMBUSHONCNGING cscs: ss wees se ewes oe wa 114
Combustion engine startup.............. 112
Comfort auxiliary climate control......... 105
Comfort:entty © sees ¢ seems sv een cv ewe ve 125
Coming home/Leaving home
refer to Entry/exit lighting «cis. eecs es vs 61
Compact Spare tire = sexs sy sews « ¢ ees g x os 323
GOMmpartiietits's « : wowy = : mews 2 : eeees 2 2 ee 95
Compass inthe mirror............-...0-- 68
Compliance ........ 0... eee eee eee eee 341
Conference call...............-.-.2.20005 217
Configuration wizard.............0...00- 20
COMMC Cina +o auveara wo wivaens ao aweiie a awa oa ae 222
Data plans...... 2... eee eee eee ee 225
Data Privaey'ss: s & seis s ¢ aces s ences se mee 336
Emergency:¢alll. sscsscx 2 cane # een + waver « 227
Infotainment
Infotainment services. ............0005 223
Online roadside assistance............. 228
Vehicle control services............200- 224
Connected devices
Device overvieW......... 0.00. cece eee 265
Connections
referto Media............eeeeeee 250, 253
Consumer information...............005 338
Consumption
Reducing ; = ess < sex ¢ s ween e x see «ee 116
Consumption (uel) « « was « asses os say & se 16
Contacts
IMPOFtlNG sews 2 « wees 2 aoe 2 BORE & e Gow 219
Updating inthe MMI...............06 219
also refer to Directory................. 216
Convenience key..........-..0 eee eee eee 41
CONVENIENCE CLOSING iss & same a 2 Hace § x HOR 53
also refer to Vehicle key..............0. 45
Convenience opening and closing
SUMSHAGE cmwsces wa ceowems «x amernte mo meneME aw one 53
Windows or panoramic glass roof........ 53
Coolant temperature display.............. 14
Cooled glove compartment............... 95
Gooling MMO eke... cesses + wenn as aineins ow te 101
Cooling system
Adding
coolant ............00 ee eee eee 282
Checking the coolant level.............- 282
GOOLANE cessawe se sevens eo seo ow oumORI wa aeRO 281
Cornering lights: « » eaves x s wewe a e mews 2 s pew 58
Cross traffic assist (intersection assistant) .. 185
Cruise Control’ system: « s wm sv esex s oes 163
Cup
holders. ...... 00... cee eee eee eee 95
Current consumption..................0. 16
Curve tilting function.................0. 125
D
Data module
Serial number (IMEI) .................. 219
Data plans........ 0... eee eee eee eee 225
Data Privacy. ... 00... cee cece eee 336
DAES ccaseus so anzee 0 0 emecen 4m cnneeis a memati © sxetone 16
Setting............ 0.0.2 263
Daytime running lights.................. 58
Declaration of compliance............... 341
DEF (instrument cluster)...............0. 12
Demo mode
refer to Presentation mode............. 240
Destination onthe map................. 233
347

Detailsts » swccu © x wweove ox seivean a x seme 2 2 wees 233)
Determining correct load limit........... 303
Digital compass ..............0 eee eee 68
DIMENSIONS): « : wees « « wees sg eas ge eR ae 343
Dimming the exterior mirrors............. 64
Dimming the rearview mirror............. 64
Directory .... 2... eee cee eee eee 216
BUSINGSS;Card wen = waam 2 2 weien x > mane a o 216
SeOttiNQS: css « serene ¢ v suewas ev ere Sw eee & 219
Display
CLEARTITG Ae = «: susnens a oi urea ao cieeie « 0) anetine 0 i 313
DispOSalecie «+ sssoee a 0 ensues wo mezess vv arate @ 338
DistamC@ enc o «vse ov wasen a a oawe 2 a wm ¥ os 16
Distance warning sews so ssc + awson 9 & secon 175
Doors
Ghildisafiety lOGk seccas x 0 neue x cnemen « 0 aseasin 3 51
Door contact switch...............200-. 62
Mechanically unlocking and locking....... 44
Power closing/closing aid............... 41
Driver information system................ 13
Drives
refer to Media...............0-4- 250, 253
Drive select
refer to Audi drive select............... 124
Drive systeM.... 0.0... ee eee eee eee 114, 118
Audi drive select .............0.000008 124
Driving down hills.............2.-00 eee 122
Driving program........ see e eens 110,174
Driving through water.................. 122
Drivingueiime’, so sxeusie «i coissen © a onmvire © eaten wo 2 16
Driving tips
Driving through water...............-- 122
Efficient driving : see: sy esse ss ores 5 ces 116
Uphill and downhill................... 122
Driving UpHillsss « » sess x = wavs a & saws 2 5 wee 122
DVDidfivein: « « saves 2 = cms 5 2 ewes & ese Fe 251
Dynamic all-wheel steering.............. 127
E
| 220
S@CtiNGS news « woes © s woos 4 & ween & 3 rane 220
EDL
refer to Electronic Differential Lock...... 129
EDR
refer to Event Data Recorder (EDR)...... 333
348
Efficiency assiStccc «sows 6 = meee ow eeaee ¥ o 164
Predictive control...............00005 170
Electrical system ..... 0.0... 0. eee eee ee 284
Electric range... . 2... eee eee eee 238
Electromechanical parking brake......... 121
Electronic Differential Lock.............. 129
Electronic immobilizer sss. 5 s een so mayen 4 os 46
Electronic Stabilization Control........... 129
Embedded SIM card s « saga « ¢ secon ae was ¢ 3 223
Emergency assist. ..........00-.0ee eee 186
Emergency assistance.................. 317
Emergency braking function............. 121
Emergency call...............-00. 218, 227
Emergency flashers.............---000-- 61
Emergency Mode w icies saw es cee ee een 112
Emergency operation
DOORS iss secwous « os exewans = x caamene = exanems = > wR & = 44
Fuel filler door... ..... 00... eee eee eee 273
Luggage compartment lid............... 51
Panoramic:glass rOOF sre. 6 2 sree «2 severe o oe 54
Emissions control system.........-.0005 273
Eneroy COnsUMMersios se neww + wen a s eee a sg 16
Enéroy flow display’: sce: ss swam + s aes vee 115
Energy management............--...0- 117
Energy recovery.............0..0.0000. 114
Engine
Breakinigniti's « seus « segues x ¢ awe 3 eee Ze 114
Coolant. ascvons vs acne wo awcvces 0 a semana w stamese 281
Emergency stop.......--..00-.ee eee 107
JUMP StACING « ¢ gems + a eee gy eS 8s ee 323
Start/Stop system « secs so sews oe enews ¥ oo 117
Starting/stopping.............0.-000 107
Engine braking effect
refer to Recuperation................. 114
Engine compartment
Opening and closing the hood.......... 276
OVERVIEW « cscs +o soeces «a sserens wo aewens © a ow 277
Safety precautions..............0000 0 274
Engine oil
AGING « xsins < = cevan ¢ § Sates 7 5 Ee FS ESR 277
CHANGING ie: @ 2 ween 2s eee sa ee oe ewe 2 280
Checking oil level... .. 0... . cee ee eee eee 277
Consumption....................200- 277
Indicator lights. 5 ws s ewes » s wwe as eens 278
Replacement interval................. 287
Temperature display................0-. 1s

Index


Vehicle jacks. « sie sc emcee e eww oe em ves 317
Lifting points...... 2.0.0... eee eee eee 321
Tire change Mode.... 1... eee eee sees 319
VehIClE Keys ¢ « sas x = heen ¢ o hake oP eee 41,45
Vehicle Sound... . 6... cece eee eee eee 116
Vehicle start systeM.... 2.2.0.2... eee 118
Vehicle toolkit... 0.0... 0... eee eee eee 317
VeMEILAtIOMS, « 6 cess « cnennic = 1 cena a @ ammo wa 100
VIEW DUBE OMI + 3 seco © x saouawe 2 x cameo osama oo 13
Voiceriiaibs «2 viciine 2 x owas eo snvem 2 x amin 0 3 a 217
Voice recognition system ..............065 34
BxXHOE Maly escse = mucana we wweanan x execone 6 x ena 35
Operating ....... 0... ccc eee eee eee ee 34
WwW
Wall mount clip...........0... ce eee eee 145
Warning lights
refer to Indicator lights.................. 7
Washing matte finish paint.............. 310
Wave band
refer to Frequency band............... 242
Weights ........... 0.0 cece eee eee ee 344
Wheel bolts............ 000 c cece 304
ANti-Cheft cas s nuwa & s Been & + eRS oe Sew 320
Tightening specification............... 323
Wheels x isasis a i snniss o a nauasa s & aninass wo eomnene @ 289
Cleaning 312
Glossary of tire and loading terminology.. 292
Loose wheel warning.................. 304
REPIAGIG s sxannce » seanens oo eee co sien oe o ete 319
Tire pressure monitoring system........ 308
Tires and vehicle load limits............ 302
Wheel wrench’: « seas: s + gem « x sewn 2 2 seme 317
Wi-Fi
Hotspot:settings:s. ss wie a 6 owen ae aie a 225
Using ahotspot................--000- 223
Wild animal recognition................ 159
Window and mirror heating............. 105
Windows
Child safety lock.............02-000000- 51
Cleaning and removingice............. 312
Convenience opening and closing......... 53
Defrosting ........-. 600 c eee eee eee 102
Opening and closing................... 52
POWEPWINdOWSins « 2 caves x s waves 4s eaure 4 es 52
358
Windshield
Cleaning..... 22.2... cece eee eee eee 66
also refer to Windshield................ 66
Windshield washer system..........- 66, 287
Reservoir capacityies « + sass +o wesw + 3 meen 344
Windshield wipers.................00-0- 66
Winter operation
Auxiliary climate control............... 104
Car washes ....... 0.0.00 cece cece 310
COGLIFG SYSTEM: « 2 wees s x eee ss meee ese 281
Defrosting the windows............... 102
Rear window defogger................ 102
Removing ice from windows............ 312
Seat heating. « = scr. sa wee. a eee @ © wees 102
Snow chains............ 00sec eens 305
Steering wheel heating................ 104
Surface heating «wees «sees se ewes a 4 ear 103
THRCSiis so ceontens 6 sccrees +o onemeite aw oman © 9 oom 305
Vehicle battery (12 Volt)............... 285
Windshield washer system............. 287
WINEEPEIRES 2 osu 5 ¢ ean so mem a yeaa ee 305
Wireless Apple CarPlay
refer to Audi smartphone interface...... 261
Wireless charging...............+-+05- 213