2021 AUDI Q8 instrument panel

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Checking and Filling


authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility.
— Limit your exposure to exhaust and chemi-
cals to as short a time as possible.

ZA WARNING
California Proposition 65 Warning:
— Engine exhaust, some of its constituents,
and certain vehicle components contain or
emit chemicals known to the State of Cali-
fornia to cause cancer and birth defects and
reproductive harm. In addition, certain flu-
ids contained in vehicles and certain prod-
ucts of component wear contain or emit
chemicals known to the State of California
to cause cancer and birth defects or other
reproductive harm.
— Battery posts, terminals and related acces-
sories contain lead and lead compounds,
chemicals known to the State of California
to cause cancer and reproductive harms.

Wash hands after handling.


Opening and closing the hood

The hood is released from inside the vehicle.



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® Note
When filling fluids, be sure not to add any flu-
ids to the wrong reservoirs. Otherwise severe
malfunctions and engine damage will occur.
@ For the sake of the environment
You should regularly check the ground under
your vehicle in order to detect leaks quickly. If
there are visible spots from oil or other fluids,
bring your vehicle to an authorized Audi deal-
er or authorized Audi Service Facility to be
checked.

2) The &> symbol is not available in all countries.
Fig. 158 Unlocked hood: lever
Make sure the wiper arms are not raised up from
the windshield. Otherwise the paint could be
damaged.
Opening the hood
> With the door open, pull the lever 2 below
the instrument panel in the direction of the ar-
row > fig. 157.
>» Raise the hood slightly > page 242.
> Press the lever > fig. 158 in the direction of the
arrow. This releases the hooks.
> Open the hood.
Closing the hood
> Push the hood down until you override the
force of the strut.
> Let the hood fall lightly into the latch. Do not
press it in. > /\.
Messages
B Warning! Hood is not locked. Stop vehicle
and check the lock
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that the vehicle can still be started, the electrical
equipment will be limited or switched off. Some
convenience functions, such as interior lighting
or power seat adjustment, may not be available
under certain circumstances. The convenience
functions will be available again when you start
the engine.
Even when electrical equipment is switched off,
the equipment can still drain the battery if the
vehicle is not driven for Long periods of time.
Deep draining results in a chemical reaction that
destroys the inside of the battery. The battery
must be charged every month to prevent this
=> page 253. Contact an authorized Audi dealer or
authorized Audi Service Facility for more infor-
mation.
Winter operation
Cold weather places an especially high load on
the 12 Volt vehicle battery. Have the battery
checked by an authorized Audi dealer or author-
ized Audi Service Facility before cold weather be-
gins.
so that it will not be destroyed by “freezing”
=> page 253, Charging the 12 Volt vehicle
battery.
— There are electrical components under the
cargo floor behind a trim panel that warm
up during operation. To reduce the risk of
the components overheating, do not store
objects such as blankets under the cargo
floor. If the components overheat, they will
switch off temporarily. This will be indicated
by a message that will be displayed in the
instrument cluster until the temperature re-
turns to normal.
12 Volt vehicle battery
Explanation of warnings:
Always wear eye protection.

forbidden.

ZX WARNING
— All work on the battery or electrical system
in your vehicle can result in injuries, chemi-
cal burns, accidents, or burns. Because of
this, all work must be performed only by an
authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility.
— Never connect a charging cable or jump
start cable directly to the 12 Volt vehicle
battery. Only use the connections in the en-
gine compartment > page 253.

Z\ WARNING
California Proposition 65 Warning:
— Battery posts, terminals and related acces-
sories contain lead and lead compounds,
chemicals known to the State of California
to cause cancer and reproductive harms.
Wash hands after handling.

@) Note
— If the vehicle will be parked for long periods
of time, protect the battery against the cold
252
A highly explosive mixture of gases can
form when charging batteries.

Always keep children away from battery
acid and the battery.
Battery acid is highly corrosive. Always
wear protective gloves and eye protection.
® Fire, sparks, open flame, and smoking are

@/ | Always follow the instructions in the oper-
(Q | ating manual.

@) For the sake of the environment

% Lead-acid batteries must be disposed of
using methods that will not harm the environ-
ment. Do not dispose of them in household
trash. They contain harmful substances, such
as sulfuric acid and lead, and also recyclable
raw materials. Contact an authorized Audi
dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility for
more information.

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Fuse panel (a) (black) Fuse panel (2) (black)
8 |Upper/lower display 10 | Front belt tensioner on driver's side
9 |Instrument cluster Luggage compartment lid central locking,
10 | DVD drive 11 | fuel filler door, luggage compartment cov-
11 | Light switch, switch panels Sf
12 [Steering column electronics 12 |Luggage compartment lid control module
13 | Volume control Fuse panel (2) (red)
14 |MMI Infotainment system control module No. | Equipment
15 | Steering column adjustment 1 | Rear climate control system blower
16 | Steering wheel heating 2 |Sound-amplifier
3 | Exhaust treatment, sound actuator
Fuse assignment 4 |Rear climate control system control panel
ST 5 | Right trailer hitch light
6 | Trailer hitch positioning motor
7 |Trailer hitch release
8 |Left trailer hitch light
9 |Trailer hitch socket
10 |Allroad sport differential
11 | Exhaust treatment
12 |Driver’s side rear safety belt tensioner
Fuse panel @) (brown)
No. | Equipment
Driver assistance systems control module
2. |Audi phone box
« : E -| a fl r al i] " f E 3 Front seat electronics, right lumbar sup-
{ | aE ] | port
- 4 |Side assist
6 |Tire pressure monitoring system
Fig. 191 Left side of the luggage compartment: fuse panel 7 | Bxeharanitenina
with plastic clip 8 Auxiliary heating radio receiver, tank mod-
ule
Fuse panel (@) (black) 10 TV tuner, data exchange and telematics
No. | Equipment control module
1 High-voltage heating, thermomanage- rt Convenience access and start authoriza-
ment tion control module
5. |Air suspension/suspension control 12 | Garage door opener
6 | Automatic transmission control module 13 | Rearview camera, peripheral cameras
: Rear seat heating, rear climate control sys- 14 Convenience system control module, right
tem controls tail light
9 |Central locking, left tail light

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