2021 AUDI A8 roof

Care and cleaning

Care and cleaning
General information
Regular, proper care helps to maintain your vehi-
cle's value. It can also be a requirement when
submitting warranty claims for corrosion damage
and paint defects on the body.
The required cleaning and care products can be
obtained from an authorized Audi dealer or au-
thorized Service Facility. Read and follow the in-
structions for use on the packaging.

ZA\ WARNING
— Using cleaning and care products incorrectly
can be dangerous to your health.
— Always store cleaning and care products out
of reach of children to reduce the risk of poi-

soning.

@ For the sake of the environment
— Purchase environmentally-friendly cleaning
products if possible.
— Do not dispose of cleaning and care prod-
ucts with household trash.
Car washes
The longer that deposits such as insects, bird
droppings, tree sap or road salt remain on the ve-
hicle, the more the surface can be damaged. High
temperatures such as those caused by sunlight
increase the damaging effect.
Before washing, rinse off heavy deposits with
plenty of water.
Stubborn deposits such as bird droppings or tree
sap are best removed with plenty of water anda
microfiber cloth.
Also, wash the underside of your vehicle once
road salt stops being used for the season.
Pressure washers
When washing your vehicle with a pressure wash-
er, always follow the operating instructions pro-
vided with the pressure washer. This is especially
important in regard to the pressure and spraying
distance. Do not aim the spray directly at the
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seals on the side windows, doors, hood, luggage
compartment lid, or sunroof*, or at tires, rubber
hoses, insulating material, sensors*, camera
lenses*, or the laser scanner*. Keep a distance of
at least 16 inches (40 cm).
Plug-in hybrid drive: Do not direct the stream of
water towards the wall mount clip*.
Do not remove snow and ice with a pressure
washer.
Never use cone nozzles or high pressure nozzles.
The water temperature must not be above 140 °F
(60 °C).
Automatic car wash
Spray off the vehicle before washing.
Make sure that the windows and roof* are closed
and the windshield wipers are off. Make sure that
the vehicle is still able to roll during the washing
process in the car wash. Follow instructions from
the car wash operator, especially if there are ac-
cessories attached to your vehicle.
If possible, use car washes that do not have
brushes.
Washing by hand
Clean the vehicle starting from the top and work-
ing downward using a soft sponge or cleaning
brush. Use solvent-free cleaning products.
Washing vehicles with matte finish paint by
hand
To reduce the risk of damaging the paint when
washing, first remove dust and large particles
from your vehicle. Insects, grease spots, and fin-
gerprints are best removed with a special cleaner
for matte finish paint.
Apply the product using a microfiber cloth. To re-
duce the risk of damaging the paint surface, do
not use too much pressure.
Rinse the vehicle thoroughly with water. Then
clean using a neutral shampoo and a soft micro-
fiber cloth.
Rinse the vehicle thoroughly again and let it air
dry. Remove any water residue using a chamois. >

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Fuses and bulbs


This can cause damage to the electrical sys-
tem and increases the risk of fire.

Fuse panel (2) (brown)


() Note
If a new fuse burns out again shortly after you
have installed it, have the electrical system
checked as soon as possible by an authorized
Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facili-
ty.
@ Tips
— The following table does not list fuse loca-
tions that are not used.
— Some of the equipment listed in the follow-
ing tables applies only to certain model ver-
sions or certain optional equipment.
Fuse assignment - left footwell
Fig. 209 Left footwell: fuse panel with plastic clip

Fuse panel @ (brown)
No. | Equipment

Engine ignition coils

Engine start, electric drive clutch

Windshield wiper control module

Left headlight electronics


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Climate control system blower

6 | Instrument panel

Windshield wipers

Zz
8 |High-voltage heating, compressor
9 Panoramic glass roof

Fuse panel (2) (black)
No. | Equipment

1 |Engine mount

N Left rear door control module

Windshield washer system/headlight
washer system




4 |Right headlight electronics
5 | Front seat heating
6 |Right rear door control module
7 |Sockets
8 | Left front door control module
9 |Parking heater
Fuse panel @) (red)

No. | Equipment

Anti-theft alarm system

Engine control module

Horn

Parking brake

Diagnostic interface

Roof electronics control module

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Driver assistance systems control module

10 | Airbag control module

Electronic Stabilization Control (ESC), An-
LL
ti-Lock Braking System (ABS)

Rear climate control unit, diagnostic con-
12
nector, light/rain sensor


Climate control system, vehicle electrical
13
system control module

14 | Right front door control module

Climate control system compressor, vehi-
15
cle electrical system control module

16 | Brake system pressure reservoir

Fuse panel (@) (black)

No. | Equipment


1 |Engine components

329

Fuses and bulbs


Fuse panel ©) (white)
2 |Rear sliding sunroof
DVD drive
AC socket
3 5
6 |Passenger’s side rear safety belt tensioner
7 8




Front center armrest heating

Rear footrest heating
11 | Rear Seat Remote


12 | Driver’s side rear safety belt tensioner

Bulbs
[Note
Your vehicle is equipped with maintenance-free
headlights and tail lights. However, if a light bulb
needs to be replaced, please contact an author-
ized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facili-
ty.
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Accessories and technical changes

Accessories and
technical changes
Warranty
Your vehicle is covered by various warranties:
— New Vehicle Limited Warranty
— Limited Warranty Against Corrosion Perforation
— Emissions Control System Warranties: Federal
Emissions Control System Defect Warranty,
Federal Emissions Performance Warranty
— Applies to: USA models: Kansas Safety Belt
Limited Warranty
— Applies to: USA models: California Emissions
Control Warranties: Short-term Emissions De-
fects Warranty, Long-term Emissions Defects
Warranty, TZEV models Emissions Defects
Warranty, California Emissions Performance
Warranty
You can find detailed information in your Warran-
ty & Maintenance Booklet and in the California
Emissions Booklet*.
Audi Literature Shop
Service information is made available as soon as
possible after a model is introduced and can be
ordered in the Audi Literature Shop: http://
literature.audiusa.com
Driving in other
countries
Government regulations in the United States and
Canada require motor vehicles to comply with
emissions regulations and safety standards.
Therefore, vehicles that were produced for the
U.S. and Canadian markets are different from
vehicles produced for other countries.
If you plan to use your vehicle outside of the
United States or Canada, it is possible that:
— Fuel may have a significantly lower octane rat-
ing. Unsuitable fuels can cause engine damage.
— Proper maintenance and repair work may not
be possible because special service equipment,
tools, or measuring devices needed for your ve-
hicle may not be available.
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— Replacement parts may not always be availa-
ble.
— Navigation systems for vehicles built for the
U.S.A. and Canada will not necessarily work in
Europe, and may not work in other countries.
(1) Note
Audi is not liable for damage to the vehicle re-
sulting from these country-specific differen-
ces.
Maintenance, repairs,
and technical modifi-
cations
Observe the safety precautions > page 274, Gen-
eral information and > page 321, Raising the ve-
hicle.
General information
Due to the increasing complexity of technology in
these vehicles, as well as the safety and environ-
mental standards that apply, you can only per-
form a very limited amount of repairs and modifi-
cations to the vehicle yourself.
Proof of maintenance work may be required to
submit a claim within the warranty period.
We recommend that you have your vehicle serv-
iced by an authorized Audi dealer or authorized
Audi Service Facility and that Audi Genuine Parts
and Audi Genuine Accessories are used. This
helps to ensure that your vehicle's functionality,
performance, and safety are not impaired.
Maintenance and repairs
Your vehicle was designed to help keep mainte-
nance requirements to a minimum. Some regular
maintenance is required to help ensure that your
vehicle runs in a safe, economical, and reliable
manner. Please refer to your Warranty & Mainte-
nance Booklet for more detailed information
about vehicle maintenance.
When operating the vehicle under more extreme
operating conditions, for example when outside
temperatures are very low or in very dusty envi-
ronments, certain maintenance should be per-
formed between the specified intervals.

Technical data

(er) Feb a(t)
Fuel tank 21.7 gal (82 L)
Plug-in hybrid drive fuel tank 17.2 gal (65 L)
Plug-in hybrid drive battery energy content 14.1 kWh


Windshield and headlight washer system*

6.1 qt (5.8L)

A/C system refrigerant oil
The exact type and amount of refrigerant oil in
the A/C system is specified on the sticker on the
refrigerant compressor.
Refrigerant oil 130/140 g® +/-10g


Oil with plug-in hybrid drive

290g

+/-10g

a) The specifications depend on vehicle equipment.
Weights


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Fig. 214 Safety certificate



Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
The maximum permitted total weight @ of the
vehicle is listed on the safety certificate on the
side area of the door or on the driver's door pillar.
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)
The maximum permitted load on the front axle
@ or the rear axle @) is listed on the safety cer-
tificate on the side area of the door or on the
driver's door pillar.
Load
The maximum permitted load is listed on the tire
pressure label on the driver's door pillar.
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Roof load
The maximum permitted roof load is 220 lbs
(100 kg).

Index

Battery
Charge levelindicator...............00. 12
Charging (12 Volt vehicle battery)....... 286
High-voltage battery.................. 131
Vehicle battery (12 Volt)............... 284
Winter operation (12 Volt vehicle battery) . 285
Battery (vehicle)
refer to High-voltage battery........... 131
Blinds
refer to Panoramic glass roof............ 53
BlOGk rote circus so ieee 2 ase 29 mem > wom 236
BlOWED's + sews x x wees & 2 maw x 2 se ge ewe F 101
Bluetooth
Audio player « scenes: 6s scenix <5 wens ¥ 0 eee © 2 251
Connecting adevice...............000- 265
Connecting a mobile phone............ 209
Deleting adevice vss si esas es eae ee ewe 266
Device overvieW.... 0.62... ee eee eee eee 265
Disconnecting adevice................ 265
Displaying profiles..................0. 266
Selecting adevice...............-.00. 265
Specifying a favorite...............00. 266
Boost... 2... eee eee eee 16
Boost function.................0 eee ee 112
Boost pressure indicator................. 16
Brake fluid
Checking the brake fluid level........... 283
Brakes... 2... cee eee 119
Brakeifllids: « + sawex x = yew 2 2 eee 2 2 cee 283
Emergency braking function............ 121
Hot... eee eee 122
New brake pads.........-. 00 eee eee ee 119
Brands..............00000 0 cece eee eee 268
Break-in security feature................. 44
Breaking in
New brake pads............0.--000 eee 119
New tires. 5s sccm so moa vo meen yo so oe 296
Browser
refer to Mediacenter.................. 254
Bulb replacement.............-.020-00. 332
Business. addresses. < win. < aan oa same oo 236
Cc
California Proposition 65 Warning........ 275
Battery specific...............0.-.00. 285
CaLLLISE,. ssccane x avons w os awawees vw aoe octave 215
346
CaMONAS csciaics i o cairns o & cnwcuns vo somes x a seco 151
Locations..... 6... eee eee eee 152
Capacities
FUGUTANKS ¢ i wasn 2b imaae o anon Gs RoE GE a 344
Washer fluid reservoir................. 344
GCarGO Nets s = weg s were ss were © = Heme & x Be 98
Gariwashi« « « wey: «2 ewes = 2 wats bo ee oe oe 310
Catalytic converter........... 0. eee eee 273
Cell phone
refer to Telephone..............--.05- 209
Cell phone compartment
refer to Audi phone box.............4. 211
Central lOckinG'es « a saves x ame a e cows 2 e pow Al
FNUEOMLOGRE. « scvswen x exectzeim x serene a x iceman oa eet 41
Convenience key....... 0... cece eee e eee 46
Convenience opening and closing......... 53
Luggage compartment lid............... 49
Mechanically unlocking and locking....... 44
M@SSAG6S « see = « mews ¢ x eee so eee § Re 43
Remote control: keys. so cies es eee ae eee 46
Setting. ........ 0.0.02 eee eee eee eee 42
Vehicle-Kéy sce < » seu so sews + ¢ ees + vee 46
Central locking switch...............0005 43
Ceramic brakes....................00005 119
Certification... .....................00. 341
Changing light bulbs................... 332
Charging
refer to Power sourceS.........--0e ee eee 94
Charging clip
refer to Wall mount clip............... 145
Charging display................--0000- 135
Charging the battery
Mobilevdevices:: « « sissy 2 x xewe 2 2 eee 2 oo 252
SBia s+ sestos x comsene © x umsens & cuseane 1 w oeeosts a 212
Wireless ............ 0.0000 c cece eee 213
Charging time.......... 0... cee eee eee ee 132
Child safety lock
Climate control system controls inthe rear. 51
PoWer WING OWS cuse x 2 gece a 2 awe 4 & gaan as SL
Rear doorsten «ose <0 wane < oamstee « citenest = Si
Child-safety seats’... cscs v5 cme ve eco se one 88
Securing to the top tether anchor........ 92
Securing with a safety belt.............. 91
Securingiwith LATCH: « 2 ssse © « ccoswes v x nose 91
GIGANIING « crv: vo same ao arms « eee oo BA 310
Cleaning Alcantara.............-.00000. 313
Cleaning artificial leather............... 313

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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