2021 AUDI Q8 Owner´s Manual

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Instrument cluster

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 > | button > Reset mi.
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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\.

ZA\ 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.
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 E or = 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.
Shift light indicator
Applies to: RS models
The shift light indicator informs the driver when
the RPM limit is reached.
> Select the RS Performance or RS Runway lay-
out if necessary > page 13.
The shift light indicator is displayed with green,
yellow and red ranges in the upper areas of the
tachometer. The shift light indicator will blink red
when approaching the engine speed limit. Shift
to the next highest gear at the right time.
Sport displays
Applies to: RS models
Various sport displays, such as a G meter or tire
pressure indicator, may be available depending
on vehicle equipment.
Opening sport displays in the instrument
cluster
> Select in the instrument cluster: Vehicle func-
tions tab > =| button > Sport displays.
> Turn the left thumbwheel on the multifunction
steering wheel until the desired sport display
appears in the instrument cluster.
Opening sport displays in the MMI
> Applies to MMI: Select on the home screen: VE-
HICLE > RS monitor.
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Instrument cluster

> Browse to the desired display if necessary.
G meter
The G meter displays the longitudinal and lateral
acceleration. The current values are displayed in
the instrument cluster while driving. The maxi-
mum values that are reached are stored and dis-
played when the vehicle is stationary. Only the
maximum values that are reached are displayed
in the MMI.
> To reset the stored values, press and hold the
left thumbwheel on the multifunction steering
wheel for one second.
Tire pressure
The tire pressure monitoring system displays the
current tire pressures and temperatures. Also see
= page 276, Tire pressure monitoring system.
Engine data
The engine data in the instrument cluster shows
which percentage of the maximum output or
maximum torque is currently being used.
Temperature
The temperature display in the MMI shows the
temperature of various fluids and vehicle compo-
nents, such as the engine oil or sport differential.
Inclinometer
The inclinometer in the MMI shows the sideways
and lengthwise angle of the vehicle in relation to
the horizon. It shows both the current values and
the maximum values that were reached
=> page 108.
Vehicle functions
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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
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— Reset trip odometer > page 14
— Sport displays > page 15
—Lap times > page 129
— Lap statistics > page 130
— Acceleration measurement > page 130
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
the multifunction steering wheel for one sec-
ond, or
> Select on the instrument cluster: vehicle func-
tions tab > I 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 233
— Average consumption > page 16
— Short-term memory overview
— Long-term memory overview
— Energy consumers > page 17
— 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 >

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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.
G) Tips
The date, time of day, and time and date for-
mat can be set in the Infotainment system
=> page 233.
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Touch displays

Touch displ
General touch display
operation
Applies to: touch displays
The touch display is controlled through the
touchscreen. Operation is very similar to operat-
ing a smartphone.
All touch displays in the vehicle can be operated
with the gestures described in the following in-
formation.
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Certain gestures may not be available on all
touch displays or in every menu.
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Applies to: touch displays

Fig. 6 Touch display: pressing
Selecting a function or button
> Press the desired function or button.
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Applies to: touch displays

Fig. 7 Touch display: pressing and holding
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Accessing options
For some items, you can access additional op-
tions that are not directly visible.
> Press and hold an item until the associated op-
tions are displayed.
Applies to: touch displays

Fig. 8 Touch display: pressing and pulling
Moving an item
You can position some items at any location on
the screen.
> Press and hold an item, and then use your fin-
ger to pull it to the desired location.
Pinching fingers together and pulling ap.
Applies to: touch displays

Fig. 9 Touch display: pinching fingers together and pulling
them apart
Zooming in and out on an item
> To increase the size of an item, touch it with
two fingers and pull your fingers apart.
> To decrease the size of an item, touch it with
two fingers and pull your fingers together.

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tating
Applies to: touch displays

Fig. 10 Touch display: rotating
Rotating the view or perspective
> Rotate the item using two fingers.
gging
Applies to: touch displays

Fig. 11 Touch display: @ dragging with one finger, @
dragging with two fingers
Scrolling or browsing through menus/lists
> To scroll through menus and lists, swipe up-
ward or downward with one finger.
> To browse through menus and lists, swipe to
the right or left with one finger.
Tilting 3D displays
> Drag upward or downward with two fingers.
Dragging away from/toward the edge of
the screen
Applies to: touch displays

Fig. 12 Touch display: dragging away from the edge of the
screen
Opening hidden menus
The E=] symbol indicates that there is a hidden
menu.
> Use your finger to drag inward from the upper
or lower edge of the screen, or
> Press the =] button.
Closing hidden menus
> Press within the menu and drag it toward the
upper or lower edge of the screen.
nformation about menu paths
This guide shows you at a glance the paths for
opening a desired menu and its settings and
functions.
Example of a path
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
SETTINGS > General > Date & time.
Following the path
> First, determine in which display the path
should be entered. In this example, it is the
MMI display.
>» Applies to MMI: To open the home screen,
press ().
> If the SETTINGS button is not displayed, use
your finger to swipe to the left or right until it
appears.
> Press the SETTINGS button.
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Touch displays

> 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.
@) Tips
If a menu or symbol is in parentheses in the
path, for example, (General) or (423), 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
Traffic safety information
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-
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Switching the MMI on or off
> To switch the MMI off, press and hold the
On/Off knob > page 31, fig. 19 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.

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Fig. 13 MMI: upper/lower display

Label Description

Overview screen
Displays selected information tiles and provides quick access to
certain functions > page 22

Quick access bar
Return to the home screen or the overview page, open menus
quickly > page 22

Display area Select a menu, apply settings, display content > page 22

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Favorites Use or manage favorites > page 22

Status bar
Displays existing notifications © > page 23, status display @)
=> page 23, time

Function bar Activate functions or access attached content > page 24

Shortcuts Use shortcuts > page 24


Climate control settings Adjust the climate control system settings > page 90

Description of common symbols
You can operate the default functions using the
symbols that follow. The symbols may be found
in any menu, depending on the context.




Search for content
Open explanations for a menu
Open settings for the selected
Symbol

Description

menu

Go back one level
Close the menu


Open the submenu
Adjust the settings


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Symbol Description
Set as favorite
LJ Switch functions on or off
ony (a Switch functions on or off
O/@ Switch functions on or off
Open additional actions
Open additional information for
the selected menu
Overview screen
The overview screen is the first menu page in the
MMI. Information about certain vehicle functions
such as media, time, and phone is displayed in
tiles. The available information tiles can be rear-
ranged on the overview screen or replaced with
others. Depending on the system context, you
may be able to operate certain functions directly,
such as muting the sound.

Switching between the overview screen and
the home screen
> Press () repeatedly until the desired view ap-
pears.
Configuring the overview screen
> Press and hold an information tile on the over-
view screen.
> To change the position of an information tile,
press and hold it and then slide it to the desired
position.
> To replace an information tile, press Z and se-
lect the desired information tile.
> Press Done to complete the configuration.
Quick access
With quick access, you can return to the home
screen and quickly switch between four menus
that can be individually configured.
Returning to the home screen or opening a
menu quickly
> Press ( or one of the four buttons.
Configuring quick access
> Press and hold a button on the home screen
display area or in the quick access bar.
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> To move a button to the quick access bar, pull it
from the display area to the quick access bar.
> To adjust the placement of the buttons in the
quick access bar, pull them to the desired posi-
tion in the bar.
> Press Done to complete the configuration.
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The position of © cannot be adjusted.
Display area
You can freely change the location of the buttons
on the home screen display area.
Configuring the display area
> Press and hold a button on the home screen
display area.
> To adjust the placement of the buttons, pull
them to the desired locations.
> Press Done to complete the configuration.
Switching between menu pages
If a menu contains multiple menu pages, Eee] is
displayed in the display area. The white bar
shows the location of the current menu page.
> To switch between menu pages, swipe your fin-
ger to the right or left.
Favorites
By creating favorites, you can have quick access
to various items, such as radio stations, frequent-
ly-used contacts, or vehicle settings. In the FA-
VORITES menu, the stored favorites are sorted
by topic into information tiles.
Adding a favorite
A YY button indicates if you can add a favorite,
such as a selected radio station. Depending on
the context, you may also be able to add items
without the YY button to the favorites, such as
entries in a list.
> Press YY, or
> Press and hold an item ina list.
> Press Store as favorite. The selected item will
be added as a favorite.