2021 AUDI A8 navigation system

Additional settings

G) Tips
The volume is automatically adjusted to a pre-
set level when the MMI is switched on.
Bluetooth
> Applies to MMI: Select on the home screen:
SETTINGS > Connection settings > Bluetooth
» Applies to: Rear Seat Remote: Select on the
home screen: SETTINGS > Connection > Blue-
tooth.
Bluetooth
Applies to: MMI: You can select a setting for visi-
bility of the MMI to other Bluetooth devices. To
connect a new Bluetooth device, the Visible set-
ting must be selected. If Invisible is selected, a
Bluetooth connection will only be possible with
Paired devices. If Off is selected, no Bluetooth
device can be connected.
Bluetooth audio player
Applies to: MMI: When this function is switched
on, the profile will load automatically when your
Bluetooth audio player is within range.
Bluetooth name
Applies to: MMI: The MMI’s Bluetooth name is
displayed and can be changed.
Applies to: Rear Seat Remote: The MMI’s Blue-
tooth name is displayed.
Factory default settings
Requirement: the ignition must be switched on.
» Applies to MMI: Select on the home screen:
SETTINGS > System maintenance > Restore
factory settings.
> Follow the system instructions.
The
settings will be reset. The system will re-
start. This may take some time.
G) Tips
Make sure that not only the settings were de-
leted but also the stored data, if necessary.
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Software update
Introduction
Applies to: vehicles with software update
You can update your vehicle’s software.
The functions depend on the country and vehicle
equipment:
— Update through the online system update
=> page 264.
— Map material update for the navigation system
> page 238.
— Have the software update performed by an au-
thorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service
Facility. This can result in additional costs.

ZX WARNING
— Perform the installation only when the vehi-
cle is stationary. Otherwise, this increases
the risk of an accident
— If the installation fails, contact an author-
ized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service
Facility immediately to have the malfunction
corrected.
Online system update
Applies to: vehicles with online system update

With the online system update, you can update
the software directly in the vehicle.
Requirement: the MMI must be connected to the
Internet > page 222, Audi connect.
Downloading updates
Requirement: notification for an online system
update will appear in the upper display.
> Press on the notification, or
> Open the notification in the notification center
on = page 23 and press on the notification.
> Follow the system instructions.
You can also check manually if an update is avail-
able.
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
SETTINGS > System maintenance > Software
update > Search for updates > desired update
> Continue.
> Follow the system instructions.

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.

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Index

Engine sound
Audi drive select.......... 0.00 eee eee 124
Engine start system..................0. 108
Engine stop
refer to Start/Stop system............. 117
Entry/exit lighting. ..............0eeee ee 61
Entry assistance.................-0 020s 73
also refer to Exit assistance............. 73
Environment
Unleaded gasoline................200. 269
ES@
refer to Electronic Stabilization Control... 129
ESG:SPOltis ss wees es serow so ens x e ewe ze 130
eSIM
refer to Embedded SIM card............ 223
Event Data Recorder (EDR).............. 333
EVimOde » wes s pasa 3 wuss os wee 6 = see 5 115
EXit:aSSiStani@Giis « x comm « < ems « RGERS eS 73
Exit Warning’: « s sos © ¢ wea © i eews oy Rees 184
Exterior antenna...............0..000. 212
Exterior lighting................0022-00. 58
Exterior mirrors... ........0..0.00000005 64
FOLGING'SELtINGSi: + x sams ¢ s sue x eee Ya: 42
External voice operation..............0.5 35
F
Factory default settings
Multi Media Interface................. 264
Factory settings
Rear:Seat: Remote .. seices és iiss oo ones oo 263
Fast rOUtC sess + eeu 2 2 gow sv cere oe ee 231
Favorites: < 2 vw ¢ 2 esis < ¢ dees + enews oon 22
Bluetooth « « scons 2 a swavwne x 2 awaene © event we © oe 266
Navigation... ........ 00. c cece eee eee 232
Telephoti@s:s: = « aae¢ = oven & s seem os ree 215
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) . 341
File formats (media drives).............. 258
Fog (windows) ...........00ee ee ee ee eee 102
Folding
tray table............0....000 00. 96
FOOCHEATIAG sioncase x 0 veces: + 6 asians «a seman © Hane 102
Footrests initeat's « + sesscea 0 2 omen a 2 own 9 w one 77
Footwell temperature.................. 103
For the sake of the environment
Disposing of engine oil................ 280
FUGUING:: < = sews 2 2 wows x o eee ge eee Fo ee 271
L@AKS boxe smansos x samen ow menos we aun a 275
FAQKaNG@rsces 2 o sce 2 o sees oo sR oo 102, 103
Free text search
Mediai. 2 2 sssxass a 0 sananis wo oreness 6 H emeneen & a1 ene 257
Radio... 2.2.2... eee eee eee eee eee 245
also refer to Intelligent search.......... 231
Freeze protection
COOLANE scsnis av aaneiss 6 4 insunse aw aves & 8 eswIEHE 281
Windshield washer system............. 287
Frequency band...............--000 ee 242
also refer to Frequency band........... 242
Front center armrest...............0.00. 73
Front collision warning
refer to Audi pre sense front............ 178
Front passenger's seat adjustment
R@ar : saws ¢ + eae ¢ » ews so meee st se es oe 75
Front passenger’s seat adjustment
PrOmtis 2 2 soveas 2 a ravens oe awe 2 a mee 2 x eNO 73
Rear... eee eee 73
Front wiper blades
Changing................0.00 ee eee eee 67
ClOANiNG’s « = seas a o ses + o sews so ews ev Ge 67
FUl@ls aguas 3 = imue x 2 eae ¢ EEE FE BEE ea 269
INAGIEIVE Se cecscics ow casi 2 ws amano © ctawais We oe 270
Current consumption...............000. 16
Fuel QaUg@ asx ¢ < oes « v ness sp rere se ee 12
Fueltankicapacity’ « s scsi «6 meow © waco « 344
Gasoline. 0.1... cece eee 269
Reducing fuel consumption............ 116
Fueling
Fuel filler GOOF ox « « cawy 6 ewes 2s yews ss 2 271,
Fuel filler door emergency release....... 273
Fuel tank capacity... ...... eee eee eee 344
G
Garage door opener............--000000- 55
Garment hooks ..............0000eee eee 97
GaSOL Meise ue a sxsweme 1 = anemaine = 5 onetime ws cemntene fe 3 269
Additives... 0.0.0.0... cc cece eee ee eee 270
Gasoline MIRCUNE wee 2» yew 2 o sews + same 269
GAWR
refer to Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) . 344
GeaTsis « o scsn +s men 2 2 neon 2 rece Y oe 349

Index

Manual operation
Charging connector...........--.e eee 137
Charging port door wie: « s sees x « eee ges 137
Manual shifting................0.-000- 111
Map
Changing the scale................... 233
DiSplay*s anaes « « coazens © a canines wv ceszane ¥ # essvass 235
Operating...............0..0-.00000- 234
Setting the destination................ 233.
MAP
refer to Message Access Profile......... 219
Map! PrevieWire » x movee s ¥ eee x 2 eUeE 3 2 ee 233
Map'Updatewws:: + < sexs + « caus ¢ ¢ oa wis oo ewe 238
MAYAUGL APP « weiss se oman ee sncece vw eomnate ve 239
Online... 2... eee eee eee eee 238
USB CONNECtiOn we: = : coms ss eeme so oer 239
Massage function.................00- 71,74
PRONG « 3 sone: 3 3 wes oo sees v eae ov we 8 72
Mechanical keys. « secs: seen ss pene es eee 45
Media ecw: « x wows & 2 ees bb eee ke eS 250, 253
DEWESii 2 2 memes 2 wiuim ao eam a 3 eee x © aoe 250
Supported formats................0-. 258
Mediarcemter. «sso a « asian a 0 meneins a a asennnn a 254
Memory FUN CtiOM cies: «6 cwssin «0 ccere «0 anew oo 83
Menu language
refer to Setting the language........... 263
Menu paths......... 20.0.0... cee ee eee ee 19
Message Access Profile...............05 219
Messages:. . «sien so sis se ewe vo oes 6 wo 219
Mild hybrid drive system.............005 114
Minor GOtipassis « cae 5 = eas x 2 goes & eeeR = 68
Mirrors
Adjusting exterior mirrors.............-. 64
Dimming... 0.62... e cece eee eee ee 64
VANITY MIPKOR : savor & & SaraR % x RGR EC ROR Fe 65
MMI
refer to Multi Media Interface........... 20
Mobile device
refer'to Telephone « isso ss www @ wines 2 ore 209
Mobile device reminder signal............ 213
Mountain passes: « sas ese. s s eee es es 122
Mountain fOadS:: » = wens: 2 ogee x ogee ge 122
Multifunction steering wheel
BUGIS: = ecwx ss wom ¢ 5 mewn & a Ree FS 13,37
Operating. « casas w % esse wo voeweme «a enemies @ one 13
352
Programming buttons.................. 37:
Voice recognition system............... 34
Multi Media Interface................... 20
Menus and symbols..............2+-00- 21
OPeratinG)s « 2 ses 2 asim s 2 seem 2 woe 18, 21
Switching the displays on or off.......... 20
MUI MG fricins » 5: susceas + « answans co enaneee wo airmaais A w aes 37.
MYA: «3 scenes oo meme 6 samen a 3 eee eo a 38, 223
myAudi navigation................. 230, 233
MYyAUdi USers.: s wees se eee se Hews ee eee 38
N
Na@FFOW AFGaS cay sy era ao weed x Namen 8 EBS 175
Natural leather care andcleaning......... 313
Navigation ....... ccc cece eee eee eae 230
Better route ws « seees = wee 2 2 Heron ge Be 240
GALLI G) esses © evanens oo nis Wes vmmuome a OKA 233
Changing the scale................... 233
alsovreferto Map’ s weiss < ews se seme a oe 234
Navigation database
Version information.................. 266
Navigation (instrument cluster).......... 236
NG@ts = « seneis x 2 spas 2 & caw e ¥ ete eB eee Be 97
NHOSAs: « 2 wore 5 ¢ sue + 2 eae FE tee Fe ee 340
Night vision assist... ....... 0... ee ee eee 159
Cleaning the camera............--.005 311
NOLITICatIOn CeNtel's « cows ss news os pews se ve 23
O
Octane rating (gasoline)................ 269
Odometer...... 0.2.0... eee 1s
ReSCCUING) sass + » sawn x « gee ¢ os eee + 8 eee LS
Office address
refer to Business address.............. 236
OFF (climate control system)............. 101
Oil
referto Engine oil................204. 277
On-board computer... . 2.0... 0000.02 eee 16
On Board Diagnostic System (OBD)... 274, 333
Online map
refer to Satellite map..............005 237
Onlimeiradios. » seve: a a ssn on emawees wo cmos 246
also refer to Online radio.......... 246, 247
Online roadside assistance.............. 228

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Replacing fuSeS:. « cises <6 esses oe comers ¥ ¥ aoe 328
Reporting Safety Defects..............0. 340
RIMS 3 goes x 2 mewn 2 8 qeee = Hamm Go ¥ Ne ee 304
Cleaning........ 0... cece 312
Road Gannien esses wo secs 2 amawiun 2 oy aeons = as 125
ROU MGs: = scorers © wave oe wae oy wuts oo ever 108
Rolling ability
Electromechanical parking brake........ 121,
Transmission idle............-..00000 110
Roof
refer to Panoramic glass roof............ 53
Roof load. ...... 2.20... 02 eeeeeeeeeeee 344
Roof rack... 6. eee eee eee 99
also refer to Roof rack............0..000. 99
Route guidance
StOpPING asus = van 2 2 men oo mew oo REO 234
also refer to Navigation............... 230
Running direction (tires)..............-. 322
S
Safety:beltistes «2 sexs ve acasn © a canoe xo aummame © 80
Cleaning. ........ 2. cece eee 313
LOCKING s = seme 5 5 wom 2 eam SE NEE x ce 92
Securing child safety seats.............. 91
Satellitemap ssicvs = 2 excen ¥ e wewa 2 een 9 oe 237
Saving fuel
EMergy:CONSUIMENSecsce +o eerie © ciate o © pues 16
Recuperation...........0 0.0 cece eae 16
Screen
refer to Touch display.................. 18
Screens in rear... 2... ee eee eee eee ee 29
Legalinformation . cess «sees ss eee eye 266
Screens in the rear
Device:Setup « seo ee sarin e 2 mewn a aeeow a ae 30
Initialsteps... 2.2... eee eee eee 30
Integrated help eves s < sews s < betes se exes 30
SCREWCFIVER s s aces 2 gacen s E eee & Eee gb Sl7
Search function
refer to Free text search............... 257
Seat HEAtinGvevs « « seo ¢ o seems ¢ ¢ eee oom 102
Seats
Adjusting the front seats............... 71
Adjusting the rear seats................ 74
Cleaning.......... 0... eee ee eee eee 313
Front passenger's seat adjustment....... 75
Front passenger’s seat adjustment....... 73
Head restraints:. « 2 ssw. 2 cscs ee eee ae oe 78
Massage function............ eee eee ee 71
Memory TuNCtION « ¢ ess s ween 8 s eee ss eae 83
Resetting the position.................. 73
Storing aseat profile................... 83
Seat ventilation. ....... 00. eee eee eee 102
Securing'the:vehiele « ssces xo vscan + ¥ arene + «© 108
Selecting a source (media).............. 253)
Selector levers «2 cscs ao avin ow wwe vo awe 109
Sensors
COVerage APeaS eras se ewes vo wees @ w ecmnane « 151
Locations................ 0000.0 0000- 152
Service interval display................. 287
Setting measurement units.............. 263
SettINGS!. 6 2 cease x 2 aaivene 2 @ ween © @ suena © & 263
Announcements and tones............. 263
BIWGLOOt: « v ese s een gs een gs rewR yes 264
Datesand times « 2 ees 2 v cen © x suse «as 263
Language... .. 6. . cece cece eee eee 263
Measurement units............0.00085 263
Media. os sucsas a v seers 6 & sume @ ees 3 0 sta 257
Navigation.................0..0.000. 240
RadiOvscs s = vows 2 ¢ sees ye ee yy ee eee 248
SOUNGisxise < csvoins & 9 arenes © & souroce & @ onaveme @ ws 263
SysteM .. 2 eee 263
TiM@!ZONGicca x = hens ¢ oes ¢ Aes Ee REOR 263
Wi-Fi hotspot scons so sce se news oo een oo 225
Setting the language...............-... 263
Setting the time ss ¢ ¢ ees ss pees cv teas 9? 263
Shift pPaddléSc.s « = sane ss eesg s Heiss a 3 ees 111
Ship carrier... 2... eee eee eee 125
Shortcut
referto Shortcuts . secs ¢ s eeen ev pees sp ee 24
Shortcuts. 2.0... 0... ee eee eee eee 24
Shuffle... 2.0... 0... cee eee ee eee ee 255
Side assist... 0.0... eee eee eee 182
Cleaning the sensors..........-....--. 311
SIM card... 2. eee 223
Sliding/tilting sunroof
refer to Panoramic glass roof............ 53
Smart Favorites
refer to PresetS........ cs eee eee e ees 245
Smartphone
refer to Telephone...............2.00. 209
Snow Chainsis « = sess « 2 scree x 2 creams xe ene 305
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Index

Socket
refer to Power sourceS...... 0002+ eee eee 94
Software information
Legal information..............000eee 266
Software version (MMI)
Version information...............0.. 266
Sound
refer to Adjusting the sound............ 263
Space-saving spare tire (compact spare tire) . 323
SPArGctire’s « s wey » o wee 2 Raw & 2 BOR Ge Oe 323
Speed limit information
refer to Traffic sign recognition......... 155
Speed limits
refer to Traffic sign recognition......... 155
Speedometer’. wesive so svessve sv aves sv amen ve 12
Speed warning system............000005 155
Sport differential sis s & seins se nae ae eee 128
Start/Stop System: « « zausx & = sense s ¥ peuey s 2 117
MeSSAGQES: crseicee vs esses vo secnene wv anes ow aes 118
Switching offandon...............00. 118
Starting climate control after unlocking.... 105
Starting to drive......... 2. eee eee eee 108
Starting (engime)'. « + esses ss snus + 6 sone vo 3 118
SECON Gis ws. cewaens o 6 setae 3 6 meee oo MEE = wo 127
Audi drive select. ......... 0.00000 e ae 124
also refer to Steering..............055 127
Steering lock.............000-000- 107, 127
Steering wheel
AGjUStING sxc = s eemn : oe gems =v eee eo eeR = 78
Shiftepaddles « wesnise ov wana 2 ¥ sues ae sures a 111,
Steering wheel heating................ 104
also refer to Multifunction steering wheel. . 13
Steps for determining correct load limit... 303
Stopover (navigation) .................. 234
Stopping............. 0... ce eee ee eee 108
Stopping the vehicle................... 108
Stopping (ENGINE) swiss « scseas 6 sosens vw avtvens 118
StOrag@iiss os ons x 0 wnwas ow meson ow a & BEHEK 95
Storage area behind the rear head restraints. 96
Storage compartment.......:.eeeceee eee 97
Stored stations
refer'to Presets ex «. seccoa se owen wees ee 245
Subtitles
DVD... eee 257
356
Sunshade
Rear side windows .........-.0 eee eee eee 52
Rear WindOWeris ease 2 yew x 2 WAGE ae RoR 55
ROOF: «5 swan 2s swavece vx asentoe ¥ ceamens a a meee 2 a 53
also refer to Panoramic glass roof........ 53
SUMVISORS:« ssisteae » esosent o wueieon © o: ayesnie w aonexe 65
Surface Weatin gees x « encase + a wise» x een © 103
SUSPENSION ¢ cisvsn is owes o ormeecs « oer © 8 Os 125
Audi drive select...............000 00 124
Swapping calls............. 0c eee eae 217
SWERVCMSSISLE: sensi « iesans av cruem s & omoerue 181
Symbols
Charging equipment................0- 138
NaviGatiOnizaye + sans ¢ sanse ¢ 3 Naam 6 2 rea 234
TAP I Cts x © saanees a x seamne so aoEMMG & ¥ coatON a 8 239
also refer to Indicator lights.............. 7
SYNC (climate control system) ........... 101
System SOttingSs « sess co sews © o cows « ¥ soseene 263
T
Tachometetiican <& asiwn se iasin a + esas ow 12,14
Tail lights
Cleaning........ 0... cece eee a1
Technnicalidata. «cscs ox secvie « o cmmaue 4 o conn 343
Rear Seat Remote.............0--0000- 29
Screens imtheitear’: « s sss y = yazan ss wou 9 sg 32
Technical modifications................. 338
Telephone.......... 0c cee ee eee eee 209
Accepting/ending acall................ 217
Audi PhOMe DOK ies so wise s worse 6 eee os 211:
Charging the battery (USB)............. 212
Charging the battery (wireless)......... 213
Connecting a mobile phone............ 209
Dialinganumber...........--..00000- 217
Exterior antennas. is cses a scam ae epee a 212
Mobile device reminder signal.......... 213
Options during aphonecall............ 217
Playing tUSi¢ « seus < ¢ eee sv ees ce eee 251
Temperature display (outside temperature) .. 15
Temperature gauge
GOOLSMTE « sees x 2 sews « & ete © F meme e RoE 12
TeXtinbut : aces « < sean: 5 ¢ ewe 5 os ewe ©» eee 25
Text messageS...........0 0000000000 219
S@ttiNGS seu s = news & ¥ eee se Hewes eee 219
also refer to Text messages............ 219
Wied owinsts ws svesies 2 os amcceue 3 9 aveviens v wucwane we cei 98