2021 AUDI Q8 remote control

Parking and maneuvering

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Applies to: vehicles with remote park assist plus
To stop the vehicle, you can temporarily pause re-
mote controlled parking at any time using your
mobile device.
You can also completely stop the parking process
and come to full stop immediately using the ve-
hicle key by pressing any button on the vehicle
key. Therefore, always keep the vehicle key with
you during the remote controlled parking proc-
ess.
Canceling automatically
The remote controlled parking will be canceled
automatically in the following situations, among
other things:
— If the myAudi app is not started soon after exit-
ing
the vehicle,
— If you switch off the system
— If the time limit is exceeded
— The ESC intervenes
Taking over the parking process
After canceling the parking process, the vehicle
will come to a stop and the "P" position will be
engaged. Take over control of the vehicle, end the
parking process manually, and stop the vehicle.
You can also restart the entire parking process
from inside the vehicle.

Z\ WARNING
— Observe the safety precautions and note the
limits of the assist systems, sensors, and
cameras > page 121.
— Failing to pay careful attention to the vehi-
cle's surroundings increases the risk of an
accident. Park your vehicle with the mobile
device only if you are sure that no obstacle is
in the vehicle's path or under the vehicle,
and that no obstacles will move into the ve-
hicle's path.


D_ System availability may be limited depending on the mar-
ket.
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G) Tips
The parking process will be interrupted tem-
porarily if an obstacle is detected.
Maneuver assist2)”)

Fig. 133 Upper display: maneuver assist
General information
The maneuver assist supports the driver when
maneuvering and parking by monitoring the area
in front of, behind, and beside the vehicle using
sensors. If there is an impending collision with an
object, the system will intervene within its limits
and attempt to prevent the collision by applying
the brakes. The system will detect objects that
are approximately 8 inches (20 cm) high or high-
er.
Display overview
The displays @ - @ indicate the status and avail-
ability of the maneuver assist.
@ The white border indicates the availability in
this area.
The red border indicates an object nearby.
If there is no border, this indicates an inactive
area (partial availability).
Activate/deactivate maneuver assist and sta-
tus displays:
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—*4 Maneuver assist activated. The vehicle is
bordered in white. If the sensors are parti-
ally available, the white border will only be
visible in the monitored areas.

Audi connect

> To display the weather for your current loca-
tion, press on the location that is marked with
the crosshairs.
Requirement: route guidance must be active.
> To display the weather at your destination,
press on the location that is marked with the
flag PB.
Adding a location: select: WEATHER > Gu > Ina
new city > a location.
Removing a location: select: WEATHER > 44 > .Z
> one or more locations or Select all > Delete.
Online news
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
NEWS.
Access to the calendar
Requirement: the myAudi app must be installed
and open on your mobile device. Access to your
calendar must be enabled on your mobile device.
You must be logged into the myAudi app with
your myAudi login data and you must have select-
ed your vehicle. The Wi-Fi function on your mo-
bile device and the MMI must be enabled and
your mobile device must be paired to the MMI
Wi-Fi hotspot > page 195, Wi-Fi.
You can display the your mobile device calendar
on the MMI.
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
CALENDAR.

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in General information on page 192.
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General information on page 192.

Functions on demand
Displaying purchased functions
Applies to: vehicles with functions on demand
Depending on the country and vehicle equip-
ment, you can purchase functions on demand
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through a myAudi account in the myAudi app at
any time.
The following options are available for displaying
purchased functions in the vehicle.
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
PURCHASES.
(i) Tips
— Equipment installed at the factory may be
displayed as purchased functions.
— The availability of functions in the myAudi
app varies depending on the country. For
additional information, visit my.audi.com.
— At the time this manual was printed, func-
tions on demand was a planned function.
Functions on demand is not available in your
vehicle.
Messages
Applies to: vehicles with functions on demand
If a message about a function that requires a Li-
cense is displayed, the function is no longer avail-
able. Check the MMI Purchases menu to see if
you have a license for this function or if the li-
cense has expired. Purchase the function if neces-
sary using functions on demand.
Audi connect vehicle
control services
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Applies to: vehicles with Audi connect vehicle control
Using Audi connect vehicle control services, you
can perform tasks such as viewing data about
your vehicle or control vehicle functions remote-
ly.
You can view and use services available for your
vehicle at my.audi.com or through the myAudi
app.
Information about the services and the corre-
sponding app was accurate at the time this man-
ual was printed. The scope of services depends
on the country and equipment. There may be
changes over the service life of the vehicle. >

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Audi connect


ZA WARNING
— Always follow the information found in > AA
in General information on page 192.
— Driver messages, text messages, and illumi-
nated warning and indicator lights in the ve-
hicle always take priority over information
from the Audi connect services. The infor-
mation displayed by the Audi connect serv-
ices should not cause you to take safety
risks. This can result in the vehicle breaking
down in traffic and to serious injuries or ac-
cidents.


@) Tips
— Accessing specific data or controlling func-
tions remotely depends on the charge level
of the vehicle battery. Therefore, these
functions only have limited availability after
switching off the ignition.
— An eSIM card establishes the Internet con-
nection for Audi connect vehicle control
services. The costs for this are included in
the price of Audi connect vehicle control
services. The cell phone network, for exam-
ple, must be available to use these services.
Applies to: vehicles with Audi connect vehicle control
Create a myAudi account by registering in the
myAudi app or at my.audi.com, depending on
your country.
>» Set the key user > page 32.
> Install the myAudi app on your mobile device
and log in with your access information.
@) Tips
Some services require you to enter a 4-digit
PIN that you set up during registration.
Settings
Applies to: vehicles with Wi-Fi hotspot
Requirement: the ignition must be switched on.
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
SETTINGS > Connection settings > Wi-Fi
Depending on the country and the vehicle equip-
ment, the following functions may be available:
Wi-Fi
When the function is switched on, the MMI's Wi-
Fi hotspot is active and Wi-Fi devices can be con-
nected to the hotspot.
Wi-Fi hotspot settings
The Wi-Fi connection between the MMI and your
Wi-Fi device is encrypted. You can change the fol-
lowing information if needed.
— Access point (SSID): name of the Wi-Fi hot-
spot.
— Password: an initial password was set at the
factory in the MMI. Audi recommends changing
the initial password. Only use secure passwords
that conform to the general guidelines for se-
cure passwords. For more information, refer to
reputable and current sources on password se-
curity.
Allow data connection through Wi-Fi
When the function is switched on, mobile devices
can use the Internet connection through the Wi-
Fi hotspot. A data plan is needed to do this.

Z\ WARNING
Always follow the information found in > AV
in General information on page 192.
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Always follow the information found in >@ in
General information on page 192.


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Wheels

Applies to: vehicles with tire pressure monitoring system
ia Tire pressure: malfunction! See owner's
manual
If the iis indicator light appears after switching
the ignition on or while driving and the @ indi-
cator light also blinks for approximately one mi-
nute and then stays on, then there is system mal-
function. The following are examples of situa-
tions that could cause a malfunction:
— If the message appears at the end of the adap-
tation phase, the system may not detect one or
several of the wheel sensors necessary for pres-
sure monitoring. This may result from one or
more wheels without wheel sensors or with in-
compatible wheel sensors being installed.
—Awheel sensor or another component has
failed.
— Using snow chains can affect the function of
the system because of the shielding effect of
the chains.
— The tire pressure monitoring system is not
available due to a malfunction.
— Transmitters with the same frequency, such as
headphones or remote controlled devices, may
cause a temporary system malfunction due to
the strong electromagnetic field.
The ia indicator light and the message turn off
once the tire pressure monitoring system is avail-
able again. If you cannot correct the malfunction
and the iS indicator light stays on, drive imme-
diately to an authorized Audi dealer or author-
ized Audi Service Facility to have the malfunction
repaired.
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Data privacy

Exporting data
You can read out the data memory for autono-
mous driving and export this data to a USB stick.
The settings depend on the vehicle equipment.
Requirement: the vehicle must be stationary, the
automated systems must not be active, and the
ignition must be switched on. A USB stick must
be connected to the USB input.
» Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
SETTINGS > Data management > Statistics.
> Follow the instructions in the MMI.
The export will be canceled if you switch menus,
for example.
Recorded data
— Driver interactions (such as the driver pressing
the brake pedal)
— Vehicle dynamics (such as speed)
— Status of automated systems
— Control requests
— Relevant measurements from monitoring the
surroundings
— Image data from monitoring the surroundings
— System status, timestamp, and vehicle location
when deactivating/activating park assist plus
You can find additional information in the MMI:
— Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
SETTINGS > General > Legal notes > About the
data memory.
@) Tips
— The data is processed and stored locally in
the vehicle. It is not automatically transmit-
ted to Audi or other third parties, for exam-
ple through the cloud. The owner or driver is
responsible for the data. Audi does not have
access to it.
— For additional information and the evalua-
tion of data, please contact Audi Customer
Care.
Transmitted information
Data collection
Applies to: vehicles with data collection
Depending on the country, Audi may collect data
for the following purposes, for example: offer
and product optimization, public safety, provision
of Audi connect remote vehicle services, and
adaptation to customer expectations. For exam-
ple, various technical function data, environmen-
tal data, driving data, and usage data will be col-
lected for a specific purpose and forwarded to
Audi. The data will be sent from the vehicle at
the time the data was collected.
Applies to: MMI: You can find additional informa-
tion about data collection in the MMI. Select on
the home screen: SETTINGS > General > Legal
notes > About Audi connect.
If you would like to deny data transmission to
Audi, contact an authorized Audi dealer or au-
thorized Audi Service Facility for more informa-
tion. You also have the option to deactivate data
transmission within the privacy settings.
Privacy settings
Applies to: vehicles with Audi connect
> Applies to MMI: Select on the home screen:
SETTINGS > Privacy settings.
When using Audi connect services or during data
collection, data will be transmitted from the ve-
hicle.
> To display additional information about the pri-
vacy settings and the associated symbols in the
status bar, press @ in the MMI.
Requirement: the ignition must be switched on.
Setting the maximum privacy settings
When the Activate privacy mode function is
switched on, the data connection is deactivated
or sending of data is restricted, but all safety-re-
lated, legal, or contractually required Audi con-
nect
services remain activated. The majority of
the Audi connect services are deactivated.
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Accessories and technical changes

Usually maintenance and repair work requires
special tools, measuring devices, and other
equipment that is available to trained vehicle
technicians in order to help ensure that your vehi-
cle and all of its systems operate correctly, relia-
bly, and safely. Performing work on the vehicle
incorrectly can impair the operation and reliabili-
ty of your vehicle and may void one or more of
your vehicle's warranties.
Technical Modifications
Interference with electronic components, their
software, the wiring, and data transfer may cause
malfunctions. Because of the way electronic com-
ponents are interconnected, such malfunctions
can also impair systems that are not directly in-
volved. This means that you risk both a substan-
tial reduction in the operational safety of your ve-
hicle and increased wear of vehicle components.
Some convenience functions, such as the conven-
ience turn signal function, individual door open-
ing function, and displays, can be reprogrammed
using special workshop equipment. If functions
are reprogrammed, the information and descrip-
tions about these functions in this Owner's Man-
ual may no longer apply to the changed func-
tions. Audi recommends that an authorized Audi
dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility perform
and verify any reprogramming procedures.


— Never perform any work in the engine com-
partment unless you know exactly how to
carry out the job and have the correct tech-
nical information and the correct tools.
— If you are uncertain about what to do, have
the work performed by an authorized Audi
dealer, an authorized Audi Service Facility,
or another qualified workshop. Serious per-
sonal injury may result from improperly per-
formed work.


ZA WARNING
Maintenance work, repairs, or technical modi-
fications to the vehicle (such as installing ad-
ditional equipment) that is not performed
correctly can cause serious injuries and in-
crease the risk of an accident.


Z\ WARNING
The engine compartment in any motor vehicle
is a potentially dangerous area and can cause
serious personal injury.
— Always use extreme caution when doing any
work in the engine compartment. Always
follow commonly accepted safety practices
and use common sense. Never risk personal
injury.

@) Note
— Maintenance work, repairs, or technical
modifications to the vehicle (such as instal-
ling additional equipment) that is not per-
formed correctly can cause vehicle damage.
— If emergency repairs must be performed,
take your vehicle to an authorized Audi deal-
er or authorized Audi Service Facility as soon
as possible.
— Audi is not liable for damage to the vehicle
resulting from failure to comply with these
guidelines.
@) For the sake of the environment
— Regular maintenance can help protect the
environment.
— Technical modifications to the vehicle can
have a negative impact on fuel consumption
and vehicle emissions.
@) For the sake of the environment
Certain components in your vehicle such as
undeployed airbag modules, pretensioners
and remote control batteries may contain Per-
chlorate Material - special handling may ap-
ply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/
perchlorate. When the vehicle or parts of the
restraint system including airbag modules
and safety belts with pretensioners are scrap-
ped, all applicable laws and regulations must
be observed. Your authorized Audi dealer is
familiar with these requirements and we rec-
ommend that you have your dealer perform
this service for you.
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Index

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Blowers « sisi oe cena v6 arenes a omen ow oS Fo 91
Bluetooth
Audio player...........-000.0000 ee eee 221
Connecting a device. ....... cece ee eee 235
Connecting a mobile phone............ 181
Deleting atdevice rsicse + + scene a + soesene a 6 axece 236
Device overview............2..2-00008 235
Discoritiecting a device. sc csus xs ewes es 235
Displaying profiles................0005 236
Selecting adevice...............-.04. 235
Specifying a favorite ............00 000. 236
BOOSE:s » & sais 4 £ Saene & H GRD 4S GES TS ROS 15
Boost pressure indicator................. 15
Brake fluid
Checking the brake fluid level........... 250
BRAKGS cvax = scnay % § eesae ¢ ¥ HGS 7 E HaR FOES 104
Brake fluid: « 2 weed es wees a eee oo wees 2 250
Emergency braking function............ 107
(0) 108
New brake pads « weiss + mes se ey 2 ery 105
Brands’: « sae: x = comes 5 © pues & eeeeR © Femme « 237
Break-in security feature..............0.8. 38
Breaking in
New brake pads...........-. cece eeeee 105
INQWrtineSi: « «cerns «0 xenon © 9 semen © moons © 263
Browser
refer to Media center...............00. 224
Bulb replacement..................000- 302
Business,addressin.. . cence us oecan os aren wo 206
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California Proposition 65 Warning........ 243
Battery specific.......... 0... ee eee 252
Calllist.. 0.0... 185
CAME ASH acess © 6 sensens % « omnes 5 vu omen & moments 122
Locations ......... cee eee eee eee 123,
Capacities
Fuel talk’: 2 sexs = = meen < ¥ tee v o Hes x He 314
Washer fluid reservoir..............005 314
Cargo MOOr ws ss wees « e meme 5 2 eee 2 pew Fe 87
Cargo Nets + 5 wee » o pew e + sees ee Bee Be ee 87
Gar wash's = Catalytic converter................00005 241
Cell phone
refer to Telephone...........-0ee eevee 181
316
Cell phone compartment
refer to Audi phone box.............4. 183
Central
locking............0 0... cece eee 35
AUTO LOCK: « saa s ana. am & § Suis G 3 Have 35
Convenience key............0 02: e eee eee 40
Convenience opening and closing......... 47
Luggage compartment lid............... 43
Mechanically unlocking and locking....... 38
MESSAGES « snc so smones oo wsme oo eames «soem 37
Remote control key............--.00005 40
SGttinGs s x cen » x eee £2 RES Fo wR 3 8 oe 36
Vehicle key sccm « 0 sss © a eenme = stonene i 3 omens 40
Central locking switch...........-...00-. 37
Ceramic DrakeSeonie. x a oeinis we seesam o secuwwe oo 5 105
Certificationts, s 2 asws « saun + ¢ sume 2 ¢ cee 311
Changing light bulbs................... 302
Charging
refer to Power sourceS.........-.-.00-05 82
Charging the battery
Mobilesdevicesis « « ssisin x « seine sw ayseie 0 as 222
USB... eee 184
Wirelessis « « saups ¢ © sues x 2 cto xe ees gb 184
Child safety lock
Climate control system controls inthe rear. 45
Power windows............0000 eee eee AS
REArdGGrSis« + s sean sa awa 2 Aaees s aeeR GS 45
Child safety seats... .. 0.0... cece eee eee 76
Securing to the top tether anchor........ 80
Securing with asafety belt... co. 6 6 coun s 79
Securing with LATCH...............-.0. 78
Cleaning... ... cece eee eee 280
Cleaning Alcantara...............000005 283
Cleaning artificial leather............... 283
Cleaning carbon components........ 282, 283
Cleaning controls’. « sees se sews & e saws x coe 283
Cleaning decorative parts andtrim........ 282
Cleaning exhaust tail pipes.............. 282
Cleaning plastic parts................0. 282
Cleaning textiles................0.000. 283
Climate control system...........-...0-- 90
Climate control system controls in the rear
Child safety lock................0 00000. 45
Closing
Automatic luggage compartment lid...... 43
Convenience closing.............+-.05 47
Hood... 1... eee eee eee 243
Luggage compartment lid............... 43

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Index

Software:licensesi. « seins ss asros v0 ania © a 236
Version information.............-.00- 236
License plate bracket................0.. 310
Lifting points (vehicle jack).............. 290
Light/rain sensor
Headlights ............. 0.0 e eee eee ee 51
Intermittent mode (windshield wipers).... 57
Lighting
EXteriO?'s sees oo neem oo een 2 2 eon 2 ee 51
TAGE HOR so scans o 6 siaenve © wn sunctne ew axenene 6 0 « 54
LIQWES sscssia es seem ao waver 2 2 aeesiue @ ¥ arenie © ore 51
Listening to music
referto Media..................- 220, 223
LOAM) scssaree 1 « senor sc « saute st m seviwen mo stenoses 314
Localiusensss + + sean 2 0 ncawaws a o sesvew s avanawe ov ite 32
Locking and unlocking
By remote control..............-.00005 40
Using the lock cylinder; sass s saan a 2 nea 38
With the convenience key............... 40
Low beam headlights.................... 51
Lowering the rear of the vehicle........... 85
LTE
refer to Exterior antenna.............. 184
Luggage compartment.................. 83
Came Flea ensians x « escacn a «cnc we remo 6 ro 87
Cover (manual) ............-----.-5005 84
GOVEr (POWER) « sews « x meus x ¢ eae 5 eS Fe 85
Increasing the size.......... eee eee eee 86
Power SOUrCES ... 1. ee eee eee eee 82
also refer to Luggage compartment...... 83
Luggage compartment lid
Closing buttom:s « «csc eo secwsns = aeauans vo see 43
General information................00. 42
Mechanically unlocking...............-. 45
Openingiand Closings ss mais a & wea s & oe 43
Opening and closing with foot motion..... 44
Power opening and closing.............. 43
Lumbar support.............-.0002-000 63
M
Maintenance ........ 6c eee eee 308
Maintenance intervals.................5 254
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)........ 241
Maneuverassist sissies <3 cuces 2 3 somes 2 3 savers a 178
Manual shitting: «wees 2s ceos a ¢ eww so een 99
Map
Changing the scale.............0-0005 203
Display’: wasn x 2 warn s ¢ mews se BewE s 2 OS 205
Operating’. « & ssw ¥ sncasan ¥ wawens av memes a x 2 204
Setting the destination................ 203
MAP
refer to Message Access Profile......... 189
Map preview............0..0..0 eee eee 203
Map update............ cece ee eee eee 208
MYAUGLAPD = newer = : saws s 2 eam 2g gee x = 208
ONLINE & arises 2s sewre8e swans ao eRe ow imaUNm 208
USB connection............-..000005- 208
Massage function...............-000000) 63
Front... 2... ec ee 64
Mechanical key..... 0.00.00. 0c eee eee ee 39
Media... .... 0... cece eee eee ee eee 220, 223
DrivVGSiss ¢ = ness ¢ # Beas ¢ 8 HHS + AER at Bee 220
Supported formats.................-- 228
Media-center’. « = sew » ¢ swas x seme 2 x sete 224
Memory functiones: « s sees = ees ve een ce 71
Menu language
refer to Setting the language........... 233
Menu Pathisies « » sows x 2 wees © y eae 2 e emi es 19
Message Access Profile...........-..... 189
MessageS....... 22.00. ce eee eee eee eee 189
Mild hybrid drive system..........-...0- 102
Mirror compass... ... 02.0... e eee eee eee 60
Mirrors
Adjusting exterior mirrors............... 55
DIMMING « = ews & 2 cows xo cen + ees + Bere 56
NAINTEYEIMITNOR®. uss 2 < csename on asete # 9 anes © 57
MMI
refer to Multi Media Interface........... 20
Mobile device
referto Telephone ...........--eeeeee: 181
Mobile device reminder signal............ 185
Mountain passes......... 0. c ee eee aes 108
Mountain roads..............0 0000000 108
Multifunction steering wheel
Buttons ....... 2... eee eee 13,31
Operating’: = « sees = ssw so pee ae deem oe we 13
Programming buttons.................. 31
Voice recognition system............... 28
321