2021 AUDI A8 radio

Additional information

Additional information
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Checking and Filling

Fueling procedure

RAZ-0013


Fig. 175 Right rear side of the vehicle: opening the fuel
filler door

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Fig. 176 Fuel filler door with attached fuel cap
The fuel filler door is unlocked or locked by the
central locking system.
>» Unlock the vehicle if necessary.
> Conventional drive system: Press on the left
side of the fuel filler door to open it > fig. 175.
> Plug-in hybrid drive: Pull on the EV switch in the
driver's door. The fuel filler door will open auto-
matically after venting is complete.
> Unscrew the tank cap counterclockwise.
> Place the cap from above on the open fuel filler
door > fig. 176.
> Plug-in hybrid drive: Note the information for
refueling at the end of this chapter.
> Insert the fuel pump nozzle all the way into the
fuel filler neck.
> Begin fueling. Once the fuel pump nozzle turns
off the first time, the fuel tank is full. Do not
continue fueling, or else the expansion space in
the tank will be filled with fuel.
> After the fuel pump has switched off, wait five
seconds before removing the nozzle to allow

1) Depending on the engine and country

the rest of the fuel to finish dripping into the
fuel tank.
> Turn the fuel cap clockwise until it clicks into
place.
> Close the fuel filler door and then press on the
left side until it latches.
The correct fuel type for your vehicle can be
found ona label located on the inside of the fuel
filler door. For additional information on fuel, see
=> page 269.
For the tank capacity in your vehicle, refer to the
Technical Data > page 344.
To reduce the risk of fuel leaking out or vapors
escaping, make sure that the fuel tank is closed
correctly. Otherwise the ES indicator light will
turn on.

Z\ WARNING
Improper fueling procedures and improper
handling of fuel can lead to explosions, fires,
severe burns, and other injuries.
— Do not smoke. Keep away from open flames.
— The ignition must be switched off when re-
fueling.
— Mobile devices, radio devices, and other ra-
dio equipment should always be switched
off when refueling. Electromagnetic rays
could cause sparks and start a fire.
— If you do not insert the fuel pump nozzle all
the way into the filler tube, then fuel can
leak out. Spilled fuel can ignite and start a
fire.
— Never get into the vehicle when refueling. If
there is an exceptional situation where you
must enter the vehicle, close the door and
touch a metal surface before touching the
fuel pump nozzle again. This will reduce the
risk of electrostatic discharge that can cause
flying sparks. Sparks can start a fire when
refueling.

Z\ WARNING
Audi does not recommend transporting fuel

containers inside the vehicle. Fuel could leak

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Wheels

Glossary of tire and loading
terminology
Accessory weight
means the combined weight (in
excess of those standard items
which may be replaced) of auto-
matic transmission, power steer-
ing, power brakes, power win-
dows, power seats, radio, and
heater, to the extent that these
items are available as factory-in-
stalled equipment (whether in-
stalled or not).
Aspect ratio
means the ratio of the height to
the width of the tire in percent.
Numbers of 55 or lower indicate a
low sidewall for improved steer-
ing response and better overall
handling on dry pavement.
Bead
means the part of the tire that is
made of steel wires, wrapped or
reinforced by ply cords and that is
shaped to fit the rim.
Bead separation
means a breakdown of the bond
between components in the bead.
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Cord
means the strands forming the
plies in the tire.
Cold tire inflation pressure
means the tire pressure recom-
mended by the vehicle manufac-
turer for a tire of a designated
size that has not been driven for
more than a couple of miles (kilo-
meters) at low speeds in the three
hour period before the tire pres-
sure is measured or adjusted.
Curb weight
means the weight of a motor ve-
hicle with standard equipment in-
cluding the maximum capacity of
fuel, oil, and coolant, air condi-
tioning and additional weight of
optional equipment.
Extra load tire
means a tire designed to operate
at higher loads and at higher in-
flation pressures than the corre-
sponding standard tire. Extra load
tires may be identified as “XL”,
“xl”, “EXTRA LOAD”, or “RF” on
the sidewall.

Emergency assistance

Using the ti

Applies to: vehicles with tire mobility kit

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Fig. 193 Tire: tire damage that cannot be repaired
The tire repair is only meant for temporary use.
Change the damaged tire as soon as possible
oA.
If the tire is pierced by an object such as a nail,
do not remove the object from the tire.
The tire mobility kit can be used at temperatures
as low as -4 °F (-20 °C).
The tire mobility kit must not be used:
—If the tire has cuts or punctures that are larger
than 0.16 in (4mm) @ & fig. 193
— If the rim is damaged (2)
— If you have driven with very low tire pressure or
without air in the tire @)
See an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility for assistance in these situations.

Z\ WARNING
— Please note that the tire mobility kit cannot
be used in all situations, and that it may on-
ly be used temporarily.
— The tire sealant must not come in contact
with skin, eyes, or clothing.
— If tire sealant comes into contact with your
eyes or your skin, thoroughly rinse the af-
fected area immediately with clean water.
— Do not inhale the fumes.
— If you swallow any of the tire sealant, thor-
oughly rinse your mouth immediately and
drink a lot of water. Do not induce vomiting.
Seek medical attention immediately.
— Change your clothing immediately if it
comes into contact with tire sealant.


— If an allergic reaction occurs, seek medical
attention immediately.
— Keep the tire sealant away from children.
@) Tips
— If sealant leaks, allow it to dry in place. You
can then peel it off like a sticker.

— Note the expiration date on the sealant bot-
tle. Replace the tire sealant at an authorized
Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Fa-
cility.
— Radio reception can be interrupted when
operating the compressor.
— Follow the legal regulations that are appli-
cable in the country where you are operating
the vehicle.

Repairing tires
Applies to: vehicles with tire mobility kit

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Fig. 195 Tire mobility kit connection
Requirement: the tire mobility kit must be laid
out and ready for use > page 317.

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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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Accessories and technical changes

@) Tips
Because of your vehicle's aluminum body de-
sign, all service and repair procedures affect-
ing the body should be performed by an au-
thorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Serv-
ice Facility, who will perform the work accord-
ing to Audi factory specifications. Only Audi
Genuine Parts are used when Audi experts
perform repair or service procedures. Failure
to use Audi Genuine Parts or Audi Genuine Ac-
cessories or performing repairs incorrectly
may result in severe vehicle damage, such as
corrosion.
Accessories and parts
Consult with an authorized Audi dealer or author-
ized Audi Service Facility before purchasing ac-
cessories or replacement parts. Audi recom-
mends having your vehicle serviced by an author-
ized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facili-
ty and using Audi Genuine Parts and Audi Genu-
ine Accessories.
Audi does not endorse the use of products and
accessories that it has not evaluated, even if the
product is approved by a certified testing agency
or government agency.

ZA WARNING
— Installing unapproved accessories or incor-
rect replacement parts can cause vehicle
damage and can increase the risk of an acci-
dent.
— Never attach accessories, such as telephone
holders or cup holders, to the airbag covers
or within the airbag deployment zone, be-
cause this increases the risk of injury if the
airbag deploys.
— On vehicles that have factory-installed li-
cense plate brackets on the front of the ve-
hicle, the brackets may only be replaced
with ones that are the same size and made
of the same material. Do not install any li-
cense plate brackets on the front of vehicles
that do not have factory-installed brackets.
Otherwise, the function of the system could
be impaired.

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@) Note
A correctly-installed exterior antenna is re-
quired for operating radio equipment in the
vehicle. Otherwise, the increased electromag-
netic waves can cause malfunctions in the ve-
hicle. Observe the regulations in the country
where the vehicle is being operated and the
instructions from the radio equipment manu-
facturer.
Reporting Safety Defects
Applicable to U.S.A.
If you believe that your vehicle
has a defect which could cause a
crash or could cause injury or
death, you should immediately in-
form the National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration (NHTSA) in
addition to notifying
Audi of America, Inc.
2200 Ferdinand Porsche Drive
Herndon, VA 20171
If NHTSA receives similar com-
plaints, it may open an investiga-
tion, and if it finds that a safety
defect exists in a group of
vehicles, it may order a recall and
remedy campaign. However,
NHTSA cannot become involved in
individual problems between you,
your dealer, or Audi of America,
Inc.

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To contact NHTSA, you may call
the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-
free at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-
800-424-9153); go to http://
www.safercar.gov;
or write to:
Administrator NHTSA
1200 New Jersey Ave.,
S.E. West Building
Washington, DC
20590.
You can also obtain other infor-
mation about motor vehicle safe-
ty from http://www.safercar.gov.
Applicable to Canada
If you live in Canada and you be-
lieve that your vehicle has a de-
fect that could cause a crash, in-
jury or death, you should immedi-
ately inform Transport Canada,
Defect Investigations and Recalls.
You should also notify Audi Cana-
da.
Canadian customers who wish to
report a safety-related defect to
Transport Canada, Defect Investi-
gations and Recalls, may either
call Transport Canada toll-free at:
Tel.: 1-800-333-0510 or
Tel.: 1-819-994-3328 (Ottawa re-
gion and from other countries)
TTY for hearing impaired:
1-888-675-6863
or contact Transport Canada by
mail at:
Transport Canada
Motor Vehicle Safety Investiga-
tions Laboratory
80 Noel Street
Gatineau, QC
J8Z OA1
For additional road safety infor-
mation, please visit the Road
Safety website at:
English:
http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/
motorvehiclesafety/menu.htm
French:
http://www.tc.gc.ca/fra/
securiteautomobile/menu.htm
Declaration of
compliance for telecom-
munications equipment
and electronic systems
Your vehicle may be equipped with various radio
systems, depending on vehicle equipment. The
manufacturer is not liable for radio malfunctions
that are caused by unauthorized changes to the
equipment.
FCC Part 15.19
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
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Accessories and technical changes

conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
FCC Part 15.21
Changes or modifications not expressly approved
by the party responsible for compliance could
void the user's authority to operate the equip-
ment.
RSS-Gen
This device contains licence-exempt transmit-
ter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with Innovation,
Science and Economic Development Canada’s li-
cence-exempt RSS(s). Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause interference; and
(2) This device must accept any interference, in-
cluding interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device.
RSS 102
Radiofrequency radiation exposure Information:
This equipment complies with FCC and ISED radi-
ation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrol-
led environment. This equipment should be in-
stalled and operated with minimum distance of
20 cm (8 inches) between the radiator and your
body. This transmitter must not be co-located or
operating in conjunction with any other antenna
or transmitter.
Class B devices
This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These lim-
its are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential in-
stallation. This equipment generates, uses and
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not in-
stalled and used in accordance with the instruc-
tions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee
that interference will not occur in a particular in-
stallation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equip-
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ment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
— Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
— Increase the separation between the equip-
ment and receiver.
— Connect the equipment into an outlet on a cir-
cuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
— Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with
Canadian ICES-003.
Integrated Toll Module* - FCC (USA) and
ISED (Canada)
This device complies with FCC rules part 90 and
Innovation, Science, and Economic Development
Canada RSS-137. Operation is subject to the fol-
lowing two conditions: (1) This device may not
cause harmful interference, and (2) This device
must accept any interference that may be re-
ceived including interference that may cause un-
desired operation. WARNING: The transmitter
has been tested and complies with FCC and ISED
rules. Changes or modifications not expressly ap-
proved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user’s authority to operate the de-
vice.
This equipment complies with FCC and ISED radi-
ation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrol-
led environment. End Users must follow the spe-
cific operating instructions for satisfying RF ex-
posure compliance. This transmitter must be at
least 20 cm (8 inches) from the user and must
not be co-ocated or operating in conjunction
with any other antenna or transmitter.
G) Tips
Additional information or supplements about
the radio systems based on the vehicle equip-
ment and country can be found on the follow-
ing website: www.audi.com/generalinfo