2021 AUDI Q8 seats

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Storage and convenience

the partition net behind the front or rear seats.
Use the mounting eyelets @ or @ for this.
Observe the safety precautions > page 83.
> Fold the backrest forward, if necessary
=> page 86.
> To attach the partition net, secure it in the up-
per mounting eyelets first, and then in the low-
er mounting eyelets.
> Tighten and secure the straps @).
> Slide the lower section of the partition net @)
to the desired level.
> To release the partition net, loosen the strap
®.
@ Tips
— The straps must face toward the rear when
attaching the partition net.
— You must disengage the partition net before
folding the backrest back into the upright
position.
Tie-downs and cargo net

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Fig. 78 Luggage compartment: luggage compartment net*
stretched out
Observe the safety precautions > page 83.
Tie-downs
There are tie-downs (@) in the luggage compart-
ment to secure pieces of luggage and objects.
» Use the tie-downs to secure the cargo.
Cargo net
Applies to: vehicles with cargo net
Use the cargo net (2) to secure lighter objects in
the luggage compartment
> Fold the clip for the tie-downs upward.
> Attach the hooks for the cargo net to the tie-
downs.
Cargo floor

Removing and installing the cargo floor
> To remove the cargo floor, pull the entire cargo
floor toward the back of the vehicle.
> To install the cargo floor, insert the tabs at
both sides into the openings and slide the car-
go floor all the way in toward the backrest
> fig. 79.
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Warm and cold

Warm and cold
Climate control system
One of the following options may be available,
depending on vehicle equipment:
— A deluxe automatic climate control system with
3 zones where the temperature, air distribu-
tion, and air supply can be set separately on the
left front side, the right front side, and in the
rear
— A deluxe automatic climate control system with
4 zones to individually adjust the temperature,
air distribution, and amount of ventilation at all
of the seats
The climate control system warms, cools, dehu-
midifies, and filters the air in the vehicle interior.
It is the most effective when the windows and
panoramic glass roof* are closed. If there is a
build-up of heat inside the vehicle, ventilation
can help to speed up the cooling process.
The deluxe climate control system automatically
maintains a temperature once it has been set. In
all heating mode functions except defrost, the
blower only switches to a higher speed once the
coolant has reached a certain temperature.
Pollutant filter
The pollutant filter removes pollutants such as
dust and pollen from the air.
@ For the sake of the environment
Energy can be saved by switching off the A/C
mode.
@ Tips
— To prevent interference with the heating or
cooling output and to prevent the windows
from fogging over, the air intake in front of
the windshield must be free of ice, snow,
and leaves.
— Condensation from the cooling system can
drip and form a puddle of water under the
vehicle. This is normal and does not mean
there is a leak.
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— The energy management system may tem-
porarily switch off certain functions, such as
the seat heating” or rear window defogger.
These systems are available again as soon as
the energy supply has been restored.
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Fig. 82 Center console: lower display and switch panel
Settings are adjusted using both displays, the
switch panel in the center console, and the con-
trol panel in the rear. For information on how to
operate the touch displays, see > page 18, Touch
displays.
You can adjust all climate control system settings
in the front; only certain functions are available
in the rear.
Lower display
The lower display has two sections with controls:
You can regulate the blower and the air distribu-
tion automatically using AUTO in area @). You can
also apply individual settings here.
In area Q), you can switch individual climate con-
trol system functions on and off.
Switch panel in the center console
Both the & and & buttons to defog windows as
quickly as possible are located in area @).
Upper display
In the upper display, you can switch additional
functions on and off, display them, and adjust
settings.
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
VEHICLE > Air conditioning, or
> Press +++ on the lower display.

Warm and cold

Applies to: vehicles with 4-zone automatic cli-
mate control: You can press JJ in the rear control
panel multiple times to adjust the air distribution
based on the direction of the arrow.
® Defrosting
The windshield and side windows are defrosted
or cleared of condensation as quickly as possible.
Align the outer air vents with the side windows.
The maximum amount of air flows mainly from
the vents below the windshield. Recirculation
mode switches off. The temperature should be
set at 72 °F (+22 °C) or higher. Depending on the
outside temperature, the A/C cooling mode may
automatically switch on.
& Rear window defogger
The rear window defogger only operates when
the engine is running. It switches off automati-
cally after 10 to 20 minutes, depending on the
outside temperature.
To prevent the rear window defogger from
switching off automatically, press and hold the
button for more than three seconds. It will re-
main on until the ignition is switched off.
Auto
/& Recirculation mode
In recirculation mode, the air inside the vehicle is
circulated and filtered. This prevents the unfil-
tered air outside the vehicle from entering the
vehicle interior > A\.
Pressing <> switches recirculation mode on or
off manually.
AUTO
When switched on, automatic recirculation <3
controls the recirculation mode automatically.
You must press the & button if fog forms on the
windows.
« Seat heating
Applies to: vehicles with heated seats
The seat heating temperature can be set at mul-
tiple levels. Press 4 once to switch on the highest
level. Press «/ again to decrease the temperature
one level at a time. The seat heating is switched
off if the button is not illuminated.
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£) Seat ventilation
Applies to: vehicles with seat ventilation
The seat ventilation intensity can be set to multi-
ple levels. Press 2) once to switch on the highest
level. Press 2) again to decrease the heat level
one level at a time. The seat ventilation is switch-
ed off if the button is not illuminated.
@ Child safety lock*
If 8 turns on in the control panel in the rear, the
child safety lock is active and operation is blocked
=> page 45.
Ionizer
Applies to: vehicles with ionizer
Hazardous particles and germs in the air may be
reduced through ionization. This helps to im-
prove the air quality for individuals in the passen-
ger compartment.
&" Fragrance
Applies to: vehicles with fragrance function
The fragrance function will dispense a scent in
the vehicle interior. It is dispensed through the
front outer vents. This will produce a pleasant
scent. The fragrance is time-delayed, especially
at low or high temperatures. You can adjust the
fragrance function > page 93.
Residual heat
The residual heat from the coolant is used to
heat the vehicle interior. To use this function,
press and hold the ®% button for more than two
seconds while the ignition is switched off. The
function switches off automatically after about
15 minutes.

Z\ WARNING
— You should not use the recirculation mode
for an extended period of time, because no
fresh air is drawn in and the windows can
fog when cooling mode is switched off. This
increases the risk of an accident.
— Individuals with reduced sensitivity to pain
or temperature could develop burns when
using the seat heating* function. To reduce
the risk of injury, these individuals should
not use seat heating*.

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Warm and cold

@) Note
To reduce the risk of damage to the seat heat-
ing* elements, do not kneel on the seats or
place heavy pressure on one area of the seat.
@) Tips
— If the front passenger's seat heating” is
turned on, it will not turn on again automat-
ically if more than 10 minutes have passed
between switching the ignition off and on
again.
— Only use the fragrance function* in modera-
tion and take any other passengers and ani-
mals into consideration when using the
function. An overlap of different scents or
odors could cause discomfort. If there is
discomfort, reduce the intensity or switch
the fragrance function* off. Only use fra-
grances that are approved by Audi.
Adjusting the vents
You can open and close the vents using the
thumbwheels. The levers adjust the direction of
the airflow from the vents.
Additional settings
You can adjust additional settings.
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
VEHICLE > Air conditioning > ©}.
Fragrance
Applies to: vehicles with fragrance function
Using Fragrance selection, you can select the fra-
grance and see the fill level of the fragrance.
You can select the strength of the scent with Fra-
grance level.
Footwell temperature*
You can adjust the footwell temperature for the
driver and front passenger.
Steering wheel heating
Sica ie Rola
Applies to: vehicles with steering wheel heating
> Press @ to switch steering wheel heating on or
off.
You can also operate the steering wheel heating
using the multifunction steering wheel
> page 31.
Applies to: vehicles with steering wheel heating
@& Steering wheel heating: on / Steering wheel
heating: off
This message appears if you have switched the
steering wheel heating on or off.
Steering wheel heating: malfunction! See own-
er's manual
If this message appears, there is a malfunction.
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
te
ot
Lubricant type

Refer to the service information
(only available for authorized Audi
dealers or authorized Audi Service
Facilities)

The A/C system must only be serv-

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Driver assistance

Audi pre sense preemptive safety measures
Applies to: vehicles with Audi pre sense
Depending on the vehicle speed and the vehicle
equipment, the following functions may be initi-
ated in certain situations:
— Visual and audio warnings
— Reversible tensioning of safety belts
— Closing the windows and panoramic glass roof
— Adjusting the seats
— Other preemptive safety measures by individual
systems

ZA WARNING
Observe the safety precautions and note the
limits of the assist systems, sensors, and
cameras > page 121.
@ Tips
— Depending on the risk situation that is de-
tected and the selected Audi drive select*
mode, not all preemptive safety measures
may be initiated under certain circumstan-
ces. Certain functions can be adjusted or
skipped if necessary.
— Audi pre sense may be restricted or unavail-
able under certain circumstances, for exam-
ple if:

— There are passengers with unfastened
safety belts
— After turning on the ignition, as long as
the 8 indicator light is on.
— When driving in reverse.
— There is an airbag control module mal-
function
— System functions may not be available if
the ESC is limited or switched off, or if
there is a malfunction.
Audi pre sense basic
Applies to: vehicles with Audi pre sense basic
Audi pre sense basic is automatically active at
speeds of approximately 20 mph (30 km/h) and
higher. Audi pre sense basic can trigger preemp-
tive safety measures during emergency braking
and dangerous braking maneuvers as well as in
unstable driving situations, such as oversteering
150
or understeering > page 150, Audi pre sense pre-
emptive safety measures.
The message Audi pre sense © will warn you
about the danger.

A WARNING
Observe the safety precautions and note the
limits of the assist systems, sensors, and
cameras > page 121.
Audi pre sense front
Applies to: vehicles with Audi pre sense front

Within the limits of the system, Audi pre sense
front can warn about an impending front end col-
lision and brake the vehicle strongly, if necessary.
The system uses the camera behind the wind-
shield and is available at speeds above approxi-
mately 6 mph (10 km/h).
Driving situations
The situations to which the system reacts de-
pends on the vehicle speed.
Up to speeds of approximately 50 mph
(85 km/h), the system may react to the following
situations:
— Pedestrians and cyclists in your lane
Up to speeds of approximately 155 mph
(250 km/h), the system may react to the follow-
ing situations:
—Avehicle driving ahead clearly applies the
brakes
— When approaching a vehicle ahead that is clear-
ly traveling more slowly
— When approaching a stationary vehicle
Prewarning
To warn about detected dangers, Audi pre
sense [@ will appear in the instrument cluster
and an audio signal will sound.
A brief application of the brakes
If a collision is imminent, there may be an acute
warning using a brief application of the brakes.
You
will also be warned about the danger by an
indicator in the instrument cluster display. You >

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Wheels

Glossary of tire and loading
terminology
Accessory weight
means the combined weight (in
excess of those standard items
which may be replaced) of auto-
matic transmission, power steer-
ing, power brakes, power win-
dows, power seats, radio, and
heater, to the extent that these
items are available as factory-in-
stalled equipment (whether in-
stalled or not).
Aspect ratio
means the ratio of the height to
the width of the tire in percent.
Numbers of 55 or lower indicate a
low sidewall for improved steer-
ing response and better overall
handling on dry pavement.
Bead
means the part of the tire that is
made of steel wires, wrapped or
reinforced by ply cords and that is
shaped to fit the rim.
Bead separation
means a breakdown of the bond
between components in the bead.
Cord
means the strands forming the
plies in the tire.
Cold tire inflation pressure
means the tire pressure recom-
mended by the vehicle manufac-
turer for a tire of a designated
size that has not been driven for
more than a couple of miles (kilo-
meters) at low speeds in the three
hour period before the tire pres-
sure is measured or adjusted.
Curb weight
means the weight of a motor ve-
hicle with standard equipment in-
cluding the maximum capacity of
fuel, oil, and coolant, air condi-
tioning and additional weight of
optional equipment.
Extra load tire
means a tire designed to operate
at higher loads and at higher in-
flation pressures than the corre-
sponding standard tire. Extra load
tires may be identified as “XL”,
“xl”, “EXTRA LOAD”, or “RF” on
the sidewall.
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Index

BOCK FOURE serene 6 & sense ¥ a cwavens ¥ Ht ceurene ¥ same 206
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
C
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

4M8012721BF
Index

External voice operation................. 29
F
Factory default settings

Multi Media Interface................. 234
EASE OUTS sissses ow snaawee 0 x sons #9 seme a 0 onennns 201
FAVORITOS! & o cowsms w 6 cman 6 8 semua & wexees & renee 22
Bluetooth. .............. 0... eee eee 236
NaVIG@EION:: « + swe 9 o eee 5 ¢ oem & e eee 202
Telephone wwe «x cain © aesee e+ ence oo eee 186
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) . 311
File formats (media drives).............. 228
FOg (WINdOWS)ixw: 5 2 came y 5 anew ay aeew 5 2 Re 92
Folding the rearseats...............0005 86
Footwell temperature.............2.0005 93
For the sake of the environment
Disposing of engine oil................ 247
FUeLIRG!s © anecsns so answers & v annum © ¥ seems WH avose 239
Leaks... i eee eee eee eee 243
Fragrance... ... ee eee eee eee 92,93
Free text search
Media....... cee eee eee eee ee 227
R&GiOiss = = seus = = saupe & = ems 4 neoRE ee 214
also refer to Intelligent search.......... 201
Freeze protection
Coolant... .. 0. eee eee eee 248
Windshield washer system............. 254
Frequency band..........-..00 eevee ee 212
also refer to Frequency band........... 212
Front center armrest ....... 000. cece ee eee 65
Front collision warning
refer to Audi pre sense front............ 149
Front passenger’s seat adjustment
PRON. « ssweece xo aceane wo axevene ao coenaie w 6 ace 65
Rear... eee eee eee 65
Front wiper blades
ChanGinG’s + x same sy eames ¢ a eae ¢ HER Fe 58
Cleaning « « cvs sv even oe enn oe ence oo 58
FUGls sce ¢ x cage x 2 eee 7 o we Ye eee ee 238
TAGAIEIVES «scones x 5 sures @ 2 sxenene © 8 ommrane oa ot 239
Current consumption................... 16
Fueldisplay sec: = s sees ey seen sy eee ge es 12
Fuel-tank. capacity’: « scsi oo cise a 0 caves « 314
Gasoline
Reducing fuel consumption............ 102
Fueling
Fuel filler door..... 0.0... cece eee eee ee 239
Fuel filler door emergency release....... 241
Fueltankcapacity'. « 5 con es cone a wanna « 314
Functions on demand...............0.4. 194
Functions that require a license.......... 194
also refer to Functions on demand....... 194
G
Garage door opener............--0ee eee 48
GarMeNthOokS scesiiss sv cevevee oo ances o a wees 9 0 2 83
GaSOlING cy « x wares & 2 meee = 2 eee 4 ¢ eee 4 8 238
Additives ...... 0... cece eee eee 239
Gasoline mixture ...............0000ee 238
GAWR
refer to Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) . 314
Gears... eee 97
Glossary of tire and loading terminology... 259
Glove compartment..............000 eee 83
G meter
refer to Sport displays.................. 15
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)........ 314
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)...... 314
GVWR
refer to Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating (GVWR) « ssope « 2 wecne 2 2 ceuee & 2 ces 314
H
Hanastrees « « asms = eevee § = netR se HOR Se 182
Hatids Free Profiles « 2 swcas x x agus ¢ 2 ems 2 182
Head-up display
AGjUSUING was +» ences 3 ¢ swe yo ees oy eee = 27
Adjusting the brightness................ 55
Operating...............0 0. cece eee 27
Headlight range control................05 51
Headlights
ClOSNiNG’s = = cams ¢ 5 eas 7 o Seas tS ee Ea: 281
Headlight range control................ 51
Washer system... 1.2... 00. e cee ee eee 57
Washer system (filling washer fluid)... . . 254
Head restraints
ACIUSEINGisyes x = sewas 3 2 gas x & eewR = # aR x 67
Removing and installing................ 67
Heated rear window .........000 sees eeeeen 92
Heated steering wheel.................0. 93
319