2021 AUDI A8 infotainment

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Table of contents

All wheel drive (quattro).............. 128
Electronic Stabilization Control......... 129
High-voltage system............. I31
Generalinformation................. 131
Charging the high-voltage battery...... 131
Charging equipment................. 138
Trailer towing.................055 147
Driving with atrailer................. 147
Assist systems................... 150
Assist systems............... eee 150
General information................. 150
Surrounding area detection............ 151
Switching the systems on and off....... 153
Driving information.............. E55
Speed warning system..............-. 155
Camera-based traffic sign recognition... 155
Traffic light information.............. 157
Laptimer................0..0.0000. 158
Night vision assist..............-.00. 159:
Integrated Toll Module............... 161
Driver assistance................. 163
Cruise control system..........0.0 eee 163
Efficiency assist..............2--004. 164
Adaptive cruise assist............00-. 166
Distance Warning « « wese« + 6 wou ss ese & « 175
Lane departure warning.............4. 176
Audi presense............-.22+-- 0s 178
Sidesassist wsscon x ssescs « 7 ermewn vv suaseme © 8 oe 182
Exit warning .................2.00005 184
Intersection assistant................ 185
Emergencyassists. «icin wasn 3 3 wore oo 186
Parking and maneuvering....... 188
IMEROGUCUION « » see x 2 savas a 2 eae 4 & wee 188
Parking aid plus..................04. 188
Rearview camera and peripheral cameras. 191
Rear cross-traffic assist... ............. 195
Assisted:parkinng « coins 6 asus ¢ 0 caus 6 5 ue 196
Park assist plus.................0.-. 198
Remote controlled parking............ 202
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Infotainment system............ 209
Telephone............... cece eee 209
INthOAUCEION:: « « sews « ¢ news ¢ © mee a x eee 209
SOLU o cncses vo sess + 8 cosine 6 5 ameueus ¥ tuesenens 209
Using the Audi phone box............. 211
Using the Rear Seat Remote........... 214
Using the telephone..............006- 215
Settings............0 0.00.00. 2 eee 218
ME@SSEGES syems 5 2 wom ¢ 5 aan Ff perm FE 219
Troubleshooting sci: 2 aww o 2 wwe 2 2 wow 220
Audi connect..................... 222
Generalinformation................. 222
Audi connect Infotainment............ 222
Using a Wi-Fi hotspot................ 223
Audi connect Infotainment services..... 223
Audi connect vehicle control services.... 224
Settings............0..0 200-02 225
TrOUBlESHOOtING gas 2 s geay s 5 nome & a ae 226
Emergency call................... 227
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Emergency call «: issios ¢ sce w ¥ wane wo narem 227
Online roadside assistance............ 228
Navigation «.. < oics seis sc ewe ee os 230
Opening navigation.................. 230
myAudi navigation.................05 230
Entering adestination................ 231
Stopping route guidance.............. 234
Map... sce cece eee eee 234
Alternative routes.............2.-04. 236
Additional functions................. 236
Satellite map............... 0c eee 237
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Map:updates « ccc xs sco vo eens eo wees 238
Traffic incidents........ 0.00... eee eee 239
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Radio.......... 0... eee 242
Generalinformation................. 242
Radio functions sive. cies as wee 2s wee 243
Online radio... . eee ee eee eee 246
Options and settings................. 248
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Instrument cluster

Instrument cluster
Instrument cluster overview
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Fig. 2 Instrument cluster overview (Audi virtual cockpit)
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the follow- @ Tips
ing items may appear in the instrument cluster:
5 — You can select the units used for tempera-
@ Display
ture, speed, and other measurements in the
Infotainment system > page 263.
— Speeds are displayed in mph (miles per
— Engine coolant temperature ~E .. 14
— High-voltage battery charge level

@ Left dial hour) or km/h (kilometers per hour).
— Tachometer ............ 0. eee 14 — If there is a malfunction in the instrument
— Power meter ........-..-..0-5 is cluster, DEF will appear in the trip odometer
(2) “Tab area s : sews + ¢ sees ee eee ge 13 display. Have the malfunction corrected as
@ Centralarea............0..00.. 13 soon as possible.
© Status line (one or two lines) — Certain instrument cluster content can also
© Right dial be displayed in the head-up display*
— Convenience display mde
@ Fuellevel A ............00000. 270
Right
additional display with speed-
ometer
© Left additional display with:
—Gear .... ee eee eee eee 109
— Audi drive select mode ......... 124
ZA WARNING
If there is a severe malfunction in the instru-
ment cluster, the display may turn off. The A
indicator light may also turn on. Stop the ve-
hicle safely. See an authorized Audi dealer or
authorized Audi Service Facility for assistance.

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Instrument cluster

The date, time of day, and time and date for-
mat can be set in the Infotainment system
=> page 263.
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Touch displays

> Press the SETTINGS button.
> If the General button is not displayed, swipe
toward the left or right with one finger until it
appears.
> Press the General button.
> If the Date & time button is not displayed,
swipe upward or downward with one finger un-
tilit appears.
> Press the Date & time button.
G) Tips
If a menu or symbol is in parentheses in the
path, for example, (General) or ({23), then it is
an optional menu item that does not need to
be used in every system.
You can adjust or turn off the MMI touch display
feedback.
> Applies to MMI: Select on the home screen:
SETTINGS > Display & Brightness > MMI.
Possible settings:
— Brightness
— Touchscreen feedback
Multi Media Interface
De AUC eel
Audi recommends performing certain Infotain-
ment system functions, such as entering a desti-
nation, only when the vehicle is stationary. Al-
ways be prepared to stop operating the Infotain-
ment system in the interest of your safety and
the safety of other road users.

ZA WARNING
Only use the Infotainment system when road,
traffic, weather, and visibility conditions per-
mit and always in a way that allows you to
maintain complete control over your vehicle.
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Certain functions are not available while driv-
ing.

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Switching the MMI on or off
> To switch the MMI off, press and hold the
On/Off knob > page 37, fig. 27 until the up-
per display and all Infotainment system func-
tions are switched off.
> To switch the MMI on, press the On/Off knob.
Restarting the MMI
>» Press and hold the On/Off knob for at least 10
seconds.
Switching displays on or off
> To switch the upper display off, press [oJ on the
lower display.
> To switch the upper display on, touch the upper
display or press (Jon the lower display.
> To switch both displays on or off, press and hold
Co] on the lower display.
Introduction
You can display and operate Infotainment system
and vehicle functions using both of the Multi Me-
dia Interface (MMI) touch displays.
Configuration wizard
After starting for the first time, the configuration
wizard helps you to set up the vehicle, for exam-
ple to set the desired system language and con-
nect a telephone.
> Follow the instructions in the display.
> Applies to: MMI: To access the configuration
wizard at a later time, select on the home
screen: HELP > Configuration wizard.
Tool tips
You can have tool tips displayed if necessary.
They introduce various MMI functions to you.
> Applies to: MMI: To open the tool tips, select on
the home screen: HELP > Tool tips > Basic in-
formation or Expert information.
> Follow the instructions in the display.

Touch displays

Accepting suggested words or selecting
entries from the results list
> To accept a suggested word (2) or select an en-
try from the results list @), press on it.
> To display more content in the results list, drag
your finger upward or downward on the screen.
Setting the input language or keyboard
layout
> Applies to MMI: Select on the home screen:
SETTINGS > Language & keyboard > Keyboard.
> To define additional input languages, press the
© button.
> To change the keyboard layout for an input lan-
guage, press >. For example, you can select be-
tween QWERTZ and QWERTY.
Rear Seat Remote
Introduction
Applies to: vehicles with Rear Seat Remote
With Rear Seat Remote, you can control conven-
ience and Infotainment system functions in the
rear of the vehicle, such as the climate control
system or the media playback in the vehicle.

ZA\ WARNING
— As the driver, do not allow usage of the Rear
Seat Remote to distract you from driving, as
this could increase the risk of an accident.
For example, do not reach behind you while
driving to operate the Rear Seat Remote.
— The Rear Seat Remote can only be operated
when the vehicle is stationary or when the
remote is securely positioned in the desig-
nated holder in the vehicle. Like all loose ob-
jects, it could be thrown through the vehicle
and
cause serious injuries in a collision. If
the Rear Seat Remote is not in the designat-
ed holder, it must always be securely stowed
while driving.
— Do not use any wireless devices on the front
seats within range of the airbags while driv-
ing. Also read the warnings in the chapter
> page 84.
— The Rear Seat Remote can become hot while
charging. Pay attention to the housing and
display temperature, and be careful when

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removing the Rear Seat Remote from the
holder.
— There are magnets located on the back of
the Rear Seat Remote and in the designated
holder. For people with pacemakers, the
electromagnetic radiation may impair pace-
maker function. Always maintain a mini-
mum distance of approximately 6 inches (15
cm) from the magnets.

@) Note
— Always follow the information found in 9®
in General information on page 222.
— Protect the Rear Seat Remote against pro-
longed exposure to direct sunlight.
— Extremely high or low temperatures that
can occur inside vehicles can damage the
Rear Seat Remote and/or impair the device
performance. Never leave your Rear Seat
Remote in the vehicle in extremely high or
low temperatures.
— Protect the Rear Seat Remote from coming
into contact with any fluids.
G) Tips
— Please note that the Rear Seat Remote can
be used only when the ignition is switched
on and within range of your vehicle's active
Wi-Fi hotspot.
— Please note that a Wi-Fi connection does
not automatically make it possible to use
the Internet. For additional information,
see the chapter > page 222.
— When playing online media sources, there
may be longer loading times or restrictions
on media playback, depending on the Inter-
net connection or the Wi-Fi usage (for ex-
ample, if there is intensive usage by multi-
ple devices on the hotspot).
— Signals from Bluetooth devices and Wi-Fi
hotspots within range of the vehicle may
impair the vehicle Wi-Fi services. If multiple
Bluetooth devices and Wi-Fi hotspots are
within range of the vehicle, it may cause re-
duced data transfer rates, connection inter-
ruptions, or limitations when streaming me-
dia.

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Head-up display

Head-up display
Description
Applies to: vehicles with head-up display
The head-up display projects certain warnings or
selected information from the assist systems on
the windshield. The display appears within the
driver's field of vision.
Switching on and off
The Y button is located in the function bar on
the lower display > page 21.
> To switch the head-up display on or off, press
and hold the Y button.
Settings in the Infotainment system
> Applies to MMI: Select on the home screen:
SETTINGS > Display & brightness > Head-up
display, or
> Press the Y button.
Possible settings:
— Display rotation
— Brightness
— Display height: you can adjust the height of the
display. Sit in the correct seating position
= page 70 and adjust the head-up display.
— Display contents: you can set which informa-
tion should be displayed. The display of certain
information and some of the red indicator
lights cannot be hidden.
@) Note
To reduce the risk of scratches on the glass
covering the head-up display, do not place any
objects in the projection opening.
@ Tips
— Sunglasses with polarization filters and un-
favorable lighting conditions can impair visi-
bility of the display.
— An optimal display depends on the seat po-
sition and the height adjustment of the
head-up display.
— A special windshield is needed for the head-
up display function.
— For information on cleaning, see > table In-
terior cleaning on page 312.
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Personalization

Personalization
Users
(eT e e eeu)
Applies to: vehicles with personalized user settings
Depending on vehicle equipment and your coun-
try, your vehicle may be able to manage various
users in the MMI. Each user will be assigned the
settings that they last used.
Before you begin driving, you can select a user in
the MMI and load personalized Infotainment and
vehicle settings.
Possible users in the MMI:
— myAudi user: as a myAudi user, you can use
Audi connect services that require a myAudi ac-
count. Certain settings are transferred online to
your myAudi account. If you log into your
myAudi account in another vehicle, you can
load your settings in the other vehicle.
— Local user: as a local user, you can only store
settings in the current vehicle. Your settings
cannot be transferred to other vehicles. Audi
connect services that can only be used with a
myAudi account will not be available.
— Guest: as a guest, you can store settings in the
vehicle without changing the settings for other
users. Audi recommends only using the guest
user temporarily, because settings can be over-
written by other users.
Depending on vehicle equipment, the following
options may be used to detect the active user so
that the user settings can be loaded automatical-
ly before you start driving.
— Vehicle key
Requirement: the driver's door has been opened.
The detected user must be shown in the MMI.
Confirm the user shown, select another user
= page 38, or add another user > page 38.

ZA\ WARNING
It may not be possible to load Infotainment
and vehicle settings, or they may only load
partially. The driver is always responsible for
the Infotainment and vehicle settings in order
to reduce the risk of an accident.

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G) Tips
— Certain Infotainment and vehicle settings
(such as mirrors, last radio stations) may be
stored, depending on vehicle equipment.
You can find additional information in the
MMI. Select on the home screen: SETTINGS
> General > Legal notes > About Audi con-
nect.
— Applies to: myAudi users: The stored set-
tings can only be transferred to vehicles
that are capable of receiving the transmit-
ted information. There may be restrictions
that prevent this, particularly in other coun-
tries.
— Applies to: myAudi users: The settings can
only be transferred and loaded when there
is coverage from the applicable mobile
phone service provider.
— Applies to: myAudi users with PIN protec-
tion switched on: If the MMI displays a de-
tected user but you simply start driving or
wait without entering the 4-digit PIN, then
the guest user will be selected. Some set-
tings for the detected myAudi user will be
transferred to the guest user.
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Applies to: vehicles with user management
Opening user management
Applies to: MMI
> Press USER on the home screen.
Selecting a user
Applies to: MMI
> Press on the desired user.
> Enter the 4-digit myAudi PIN, if necessary.
Adding myAudi users
Applies to MMI and Audi connect
Requirement: you must have successfully regis-
tered at my.audi.com and have created a 4-digit
myAudi PIN.
> Press Add user.
> Press Log in now to log in with your myAudi
credentials.
> Follow the system instructions.

Driver assistance


as well as the vehicle's surroundings with di-
rect eye contact.
— The system may not react if vehicles are ap-
Proaching very fast.
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— The coverage areas of the sensors > fig. 135
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.

Emergency assist
Applies to: vehicles with emergency assist
General information
Within the limits of the system, emergency assist
can detect inactivity from the driver. In these in-
stances, the system will warn the driver, assume
control of the vehicle if necessary, and bring the
vehicle automatically to a stop in the lane.
Regardless of the speed, the emergency assist is
automatically available when the adaptive cruise
assist* is activated. When the adaptive cruise as-
sist* is deactivated, the system is only available
at speeds above approximately 40 mph
(65 km/h).
Emergency assist functions
Measures may be initiated in stages. The vehicle
can be controlled with the limits of the system.
The measures depend on the dangerous situation
and the vehicle equipment:
— Visual and audio warnings
— Vehicle control
— Reduction of vehicle speed in stages
— Lowers the volume of the Infotainment system
— Tugs on the safety belt
— Activates the brakes
— The emergency flashers are activated

) This function is not available in every market and on all ve-
hicle equipment levels.
186
— Audi pre sense preemptive safety measures are
triggered > page 179
— The brakes are applied until the vehicle is sta-
tionary
As soon as the vehicle comes to a full stop, the
vehicle prepares for the vehicle passengers to be
rescued. The parking brake is set, “P” gear is en-
gaged, the doors are unlocked, and the interior
lighting is activated. The emergency call) will be
started if necessary once the vehicle has been
stationary
for several seconds.
Display
If /3\ is displayed for example, the emergency
assist is active.
Overriding the emergency assist
You can override emergency assist as follows
SA:
— Move the steering wheel. Or
— Press the brake pedal. Or
— Press the accelerator pedal distinctly.
When stationary, you can end the emergency as-
sist by leaving the "P" position or releasing the
parking brake > page 121.
Switching the emergency assist on and off
The system can be switched on and off in the
MMI > page 153.
Messages
rg or Eis displayed when there is a malfunc-
tion, the emergency assist functions may be un-
available 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 area in front of the
sensors > page 152 and try to turn the system on
again later.