2021 AUDI A8 engine oil

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Storage and compartments............ 95
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Climate control system............... 100
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Auxiliary climate control.............- 104
Fluids in the A/C system.............. 105
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Starting the vehicle.................. 107
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Electromechanical parking brake....... 121
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General information................. 250
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Bluetooth audio player............... 251
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Multimedia connections.............. 252
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Options and settings................. 257
Supported media and file formats...... 258
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Audi smartphone interface...... 261
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Additional information.......... 268
Brands and licenses...............-4- 268
Maintenance and Care........... 269
Checking and Filling............. 269
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Emissions control system............. 273
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Windshield washer system...........- 287
Service interval display............... 287
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Tire pressure monitoring system....... 307
Care and cleaning................ 310
Generalinformation................. 310
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Accessories and parts.............0-. 340
Reporting Safety Defects.............. 340
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Quick access

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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Quick access

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

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.

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Instrument cluster

Power meter
Applies to: vehicles with plug-in hybrid drive


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Fig. 6 Instrument cluster: power meter
Displaying the power meter
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
SETTINGS > Display & brightness > Audi virtu-
al cockpit > Left dial > Power meter or Com-
bined.
The power meter @) > page 12 gives feedback
about the usage capacity of the drive system. The
power meter needle displays the current usage
capacity. A colored border indicates how much
the drive system can currently be utilized. The
colored borders may vary depending on the se-
lected driving program and the electric power
currently available.
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the power
meter displays the following driving statuses:
@ Drive system switched off
@ Vehicle recovering electrical energy
@® Drive system switched on
@) Vehicle is driving with the electric
motor (green)
© Vehicle is driving with the electric
motor, the combustion engine can
switch on automatically (green
dash)
© Vehicle is driving with the combus-
tion engine (orange)
@ Vehicle is driving with maximum
power from the electric motor and
combustion engine for a brief peri-
od of time
Odometer
The trip odometer and odometer are displayed in
the status bar G) > page 12.
The trip odometer shows the distance driven
since it was last reset. It can be used to measure
short distances. The odometer shows the total
distance that the vehicle has been driven.
Resetting the trip odometer
> Select on the instrument cluster: vehicle func-
tions tab > I button > Reset mi.
@) Tips
Distances are displayed in mi (miles) or km
(kilometers).
Outside temperature
display
The outside temperature is displayed in the sta-
tus bar @) > page 12.
If your vehicle is stationary or if you are driving at
very low speeds, the temperature displayed in
the instrument cluster may be slightly higher
than the actual temperature outside due to heat
radiating from the engine.
At temperatures below 41 °F (+5 °C), a snowflake
symbol appears in front of the temperature dis-
play > A.

Z\ WARNING
Do not assume the roads are free of ice based
on the outside temperature display. Be aware
that there may be ice on roads even when the
outside temperature is around 41 °F (+5 °C)
and that ice can increase the risk of accidents.


Engine oil temperature
indicator
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the engine
oil temperature %7 may be indicated by a bar in
the instrument cluster.
> Open the vehicle functions tab and switch to
the enhanced view > page 13.
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Instrument cluster

When engine oil temperatures are low, the dis-
play --- °F (--- °C) appears in the instrument clus-
ter. The engine has reached its operating temper-
ature when the engine oil temperature is be-
tween 176 °F (80 °C) and 248 °F (120 °C) under
normal driving conditions. The engine oil temper-
ature may be higher if there is heavy engine load
and high temperatures outside. This is not a
cause for concern as long as the B or 2 indica-
tor lights do not turn on.
Boost indicator
Applies to: vehicles with boost indicator
Depending on vehicle equipment, the current en-
gine load (meaning the current boost pressure)
may be indicated by a bar in the instrument clus-
ter.
> Open the vehicle functions tab and switch to
the enhanced view > page 13.
Vehicle functions
The trip computer is displayed in the first tab of
the driver information system. Additional vehicle
functions can be accessed depending on the vehi-
cle equipment.
> Press the [=] button on the multifunction steer-
ing wheel.
— Trip computer > page 16
— Reduced display > page 14
— Reset trip odometer > page 15
— Energy flow display > page 115
—Lap times > page 158
— Lap statistics > page 159
On-board computer
Resetting values to zero
Requirement: the Consumption, Short-term
memory, or Long-term memory display must be
selected.
> To reset the values in one of the memories to
zero, press and hold the left thumbwheel on
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the multifunction steering wheel for one sec-
ond, or
> Select on the instrument cluster: vehicle func-
tions tab > EI button > Reset mi.
Depending on the vehicle equipment, you can call
up the following displays in the on-board com-
puter one at a time by turning the left thumb-
wheel on the multifunction steering wheel:
— Time and date > page 263
— Plug-in hybrid drive: range display
— Average consumption > page 16
— Short-term memory overview
— Long-term memory overview
— Energy consumers > page 16
— Driver assistance
— Traffic sign recognition and traffic light infor-
mation
Short-term memory and long-term memory
The short-term memory collects driving informa-
tion from the time the ignition is switched on un-
til it is switched off. If you continue driving within
two hours after switching the ignition off, the
new values will be included when calculating the
current trip information.
Unlike the short-term memory, the long-term
memory is not erased automatically. You can se-
lect the time period for evaluating trip informa-
tion yourself.
Average consumption
The current consumption can be shown using a
bar graph. The average consumption stored in
the short-term memory is also displayed. If the
bar is green, your vehicle is saving energy (for ex-
ample, using recuperation).
Energy consumers
The Energy consumers view lists other equip-
ment that is currently affecting fuel consump-
tion. The display shows up to three equipment
items. The equipment using the most power is
listed first. If more than three items using power
are switched on, the equipment that is currently
using the most power is displayed. A gauge also
shows the current total consumption of all other
equipment.

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Warm and cold

@) Tips
— Make sure the time and date match in the
system settings so that the timer can func-
tion correctly > page 263.
— The auxiliary climate control can also be
switched on and off immediately when a
timer is set.
— You can operate the climate control in the
vehicle interior when the high-voltage bat-
tery is charging using the charging timer
= page 136. The climate control output de-
pends on the power supply capacity.
Additional settings
Applies to: vehicles with auxiliary climate control
> Applies to MMI: Select on the home screen: VE-
HICLE > Air conditioning > F > <2.
Start A/C after unlocking
If this function is activated, the climate control
will continue to run for five minutes after the ve-
hicle has been unlocked.
Comfort aux. A/C
Applies to: vehicles with comfort auxiliary climate control
You can set if the steering wheel heating* and
seat heating” or seat ventilation* should also be
automatically activated with auxiliary climate
control. You can select the respective zones.
Window and mirror heating*
Applies to: vehicles with comfort auxiliary climate control
You can set if the rear window and mirrors should
also be heated during auxiliary climate control.
Messages
Applies to: vehicles with auxiliary climate control
2— There is a malfunction in the auxiliary air
conditioning.
If this message appears, there is a system mal-
function. Drive immediately to an authorized
Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility to
have the malfunction repaired.
Fluids in the A/C system
Refrigerant in the A/C system
The sticker in the engine compartment provides
information about the type and amount of refrig-
erant used in the vehicle’s A/C system. The stick-
er is located in the front section of the engine
compartment or at the front or back of the hood.

Symbol | Meaning

Warning: the A/C system must only
be serviced by qualified technicians. A
Refrigerant type
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Lubricant type

Refer to the service information
(only available for authorized Audi
dealers or authorized Audi Service
Facilities)
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The A/C system must only be serv-
iced by qualified technicians.

Flammable refrigerant
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Make sure all components are dis-
posed of correctly and never install
components in the vehicle that have
been removed from old vehicles or
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taken from recycling.

Lubricant in the A/C system
The sticker in the engine compartment provides
information about the type and amount of refrig-
erant oil used in the vehicle’s A/C system. For the
refrigerant oil quantity, refer to the Technical Da-
ta > page 344.

ZX WARNING
To ensure secure and safe operation, the A/C
system must only be serviced by qualified
technicians and certified technicians (SAE
standard J2845).


@) Tips
— Never repair the A/C system evaporator with
components from old vehicles or from recy-
cling.
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