2021 AUDI Q8 oil

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Care and cleaning


height and width of the inside of the car
wash.
ZA WARNING
—To reduce the risk of accidents, only wash
the vehicle when the ignition is off and fol-
low the instructions from the car wash oper-
ator.
—To reduce the risk of paint damage, do not
wash the vehicle in direct sunlight.
—To reduce the risk of damage, do not wash
decorative decals* with a pressure washer.
—To reduce the risk of damage to the surface,
do not use insect removing sponges, kitchen
sponges, or similar items.
— When washing matte finish painted vehicle
components:
—To reduce the risk of cuts, protect yourself
from sharp metal components when wash-
ing the underbody or the inside of the wheel
housings.
— After washing the vehicle, the braking effect
may be delayed due to moisture on the
brake rotors or ice in the winter. This in-
creases the risk of an accident. The brakes
must be dried with a few careful brake appli-
cations.
— To reduce the risk of damage to the sur-
face, do not use polishing agents or hard
wax.
— Never use protective wax. It can destroy
the matte finish effect.
@) Note — Do not place any stickers or magnetic
signs on vehicle components painted with
matte finish paint. The paint could be
damaged when the stickers or magnets
are removed.

— If you wash the vehicle in an automatic car
wash, you must fold the exterior mirrors in
to reduce the risk of damage to the mirrors.
Power folding exterior mirrors* must only
be folded in and out using the power folding (@) For the sake of the environment
function.
—To reduce the risk of damage to the rims
and tires, compare the width between the
wheels on your vehicle with the distance be-
tween the guide rails in the car wash.
—To reduce the risk of damage, compare the
height and width of your vehicle with the
Only wash the vehicle in facilities specially de-
signed for that purpose. This will reduce the
risk of dirty water contaminated with oil from
entering the sewer system.
Cleaning and care information
When cleaning and caring for individual vehicle are not listed, consult an authorized Audi dealer
components, refer to the following tables. The or authorized Audi Service Facility. Also follow
information contained there is simply recommen- __ the information found in > A.
dations. For questions or for components that
Exterior cleaning




Component Situation Solution
Windshield wiper | Deposits Soft cloth with glass cleaner, > page 59
blades
Headlights/ Deposits Soft sponge with a mild soap solution®
tail lights
Sensors/ Deposits Sensors: soft cloth with a solvent-free cleaning product
camera lenses Camera lenses: soft cloth with an alcohol-free cleaning sol-
ution
Snow/ice Hand brush/solvent-free de-icing spray >

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Water-based deposits
such as coffee, tea,
blood, etc.
Component Situation Solution
Displays/instru- | Deposits Soft cloth with LCD cleaner; dust in the lower area of the
ment cluster instrument cluster can be removed using a soft brush.
Controls Deposits Soft brush, then a soft cloth with a mild soap solution®
Safety belts Deposits Mild soap solution ®), allow to dry before letting them re-
tract
Textiles, Deposits adhering to | Vacuum cleaner
artificial leather, |the surface
Alcantara Absorbent cloth and mild soap solution®

Oil-based deposits
such as oil, make-up,
etc.
Apply a mild soap solution ®), blot away the dissolved oil or
dye, treat afterward with water, if necessary

Certain types of de-
posits such as ink,
nail polish, latex
paint, shoe polish,
etc.
Special stain remover, blot with absorbent material, treat
afterward with mild soap solution, if necessary)

Natural leather Fresh stains Cotton cloth with a mild soap solution®

Water-based deposits
such as coffee, tea,
blood, etc.
Fresh stains: absorbent cloth
dried stains: stain remover suitable for leather

Oil-based deposits
such as oil, make-up,
etc.
Fresh stains: absorbent cloth and stain remover suitable
for leather
dried stains: oil cleaning spray

Certain types of de-
posits such as ink,
nail polish, latex
paint, shoe polish,
etc.
Spot remover suitable for leather


nents

Care Regularly apply conditioning cream that protects from
light and penetrates into the material. Use special colored
conditioning cream, if necessary.
Carbon compo- Deposits Clean the same way as plastic components

@) Mild soap solution: maximum two tablespoons of neutral soap in 1 quart (1 liter) of water

Z\ WARNING

The windshield must not be treated with wa-
ter-repelling windshield coating agents. Un-
der
unfavorable conditions, such as wetness,
darkness, and when the sun is low, these coat-
ings can cause increased glare, which increas-
es the risk of an accident. They can also cause
wiper blade chatter.

() Note
— Headlights and tail lights

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Fuses and bulbs

@) Tips
— The following table does not list fuse loca-
tions that are not used.
— Some of the equipment listed in the follow-
ing tables applies only to certain model ver-
sions or certain optional equipment.




Fig. 189 Driver's footwell: fuse panel with plastic clip

Fuse panel (4) (brown)


No. | Equipment

Catalytic converter heating

Engine components

Engine components

Engine components

Fig. 188 Driver's footwell: fuse panel with plastic clip

Brake light sensor

Engine components

Engine components

Engine components

WlLOlINI
AD)
MW)
ASWIN/
PR
Engine components

BR Oo Oil pressure sensor, oil temperature sensor

b Bb Engine components

R N Engine components

H Ww Engine cooling

fa BR Engine control module

BR uw Engine sensors

Bb a Fuel pump

Fuse


No. | Equipment

1 | Ignition coils

3 | High-voltage heating


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Technical data

(er) Feb a(t)
Fuel tank 22.5 gal (85 liters)
Windshield and headlight washer system* 6.3 qt (6 liters)



A/C system refrigerant oil
The exact type and amount of refrigerant oil in
the A/C system is specified on the sticker on the
refrigerant compressor.
Refrigerant oil 110/140 g® +/-10g

@) The specifications depend on vehicle equipment.
Weights

Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)
The maximum permitted load on the front axle
@ or the rear axle @) is listed on the safety cer-
tificate on the side area of the door or on the
driver's door pillar.
B8U-0380
Load
The maximum permitted load is listed on the tire
pressure label on the driver's door pillar.


Fig. 194 Safety certificate
Roof load
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) The maximum permitted roof load is 220 lbs
The maximum permitted total weight @ of the (100 kg).
vehicle is listed on the safety certificate on the
side area of the door or on the driver's door pillar.
Trailer load
Q8, SQ8, RS Q8 7,700 lbs (3,500 kg) 770 lbs (350 kg)

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A
A/C cooling mode..........-. eee eee eee ee
A/C system refrigerant oil...............
Acceleration measurement..............
Accelerator pedal...............--00 000s
also refer to Accelerator pedal...........
AccessorieS.... 0... 0.00. eee eee
Active lane assist
refer to Lane departure warning.........
refer to Lane guidance................
Adaptive cruise assist................04.
Cleaning the sensors......... 0.0.0.0 005
Adaptive cruise control
Predictive control..............000005
Adaptive dampers « sve « « savece ae scare 6 0 oe
Adaptive speed assist
refer to Adaptive cruise assist..........
Adjusting the air distribution.............
Adjusting the brightness.................
Adjusting the sound................0005
Adjusting the temperature...............
Adjusting the vents ccs <= csws + © sews +o oer
Adjusting the volume............. eee eee
Adjusting the volume (announcements) ... .
Adjusting the welcome sound............
Airbag system... 2.2... eee eee
AIPSUSPONSION ix o © aowees « 2 mines + omnes 5, v0
Alarm system
refer to Anti-theft alarm system..........
Alignment pin (changing the wheel).......
All-weather lights...............-..00005
All-wheel steering.............---00005
ALUS@aSOntineSies. « 3 ssasess «x aimee a & iwesane sw a8
All wheel drive
refer to quattro.............0 0. eee
Amazon Alexa integration
Media playback................00000.
Operating « « seen s » ewes se eee G s FeeE Ys BOS
AMI
refer to Audi music interface...........
Android Auto
refer to Audi smartphone interface......
Anti-lock braking system................
Anti-Slip Regulation 0.642 5 eccs «sense ees
Anti-theft alarm system...............05.
Anti-theft wheel bolts...............0... 289
Apple CarPlay
refer to Audi smartphone interface...... 231
Aspect ratio
VIdCO eee eee eee eee eee 225,.227
ASR
refer to Anti-Slip Regulation............ 116
Audi adaptive light...............-.0000- 51
Audi connect
refer to CONnNect ; «= = sass ss sees ss eee ee ae 192
Audidrive'selecticy, « + scum oz scum « x pewe yoo 111
Audi music interface...............2.-- 222
Audio files............. 0000 c cece eee eee 223
Audi phone box...........0.- 00 eee eee 183
Audi presense....... 00... cee eee eee 149
Messages ........... 0.0. e eee eee eee 153
Audi pre sense front.............-...0-- 150
Audi side assist
refer to Side assist. ........ 0... cece eee 153
Audi smartphone interface.............. 231
Legalinformation.................005 236
Audi virtual cockpit
refer to Instrument cluster.............. 12
AUTO
Automatic headlights................4. 51
Climate control system.............0005 91
Auto Lock (central locking) ............... 35
Automatic climate control system
refer to Climate control system.......... 90
Automatic luggage compartment lid.... 43,44
Automatic transmission............-.0005 97
Parking lock emergency release......... 100
Automatic wipe/wash system............. 57
Average consumption................... 16
Average speed..........-. 00. cece eee ee 16
B
Bag hooks ........ 0.0. e eee eee eee eee 83
Band
refer to Frequency band............... 212
Battery
Charging (12 Volt vehicle battery)....... 253
Vehicle battery (12 Volt)............... 2511,
Winter operation (12 Volt vehicle battery) . 252
Blinds
refer to Panoramic glass roof............ 47
315

Index

Drives
refer to Media.............000 eee 220, 223
Drive select
refer to Audi drive select............... 111
Drive systeM..... ee eee eee ee ee 102, 104
Audi drive Select s cso 2 ¢ cawe 2 2 gence a ee 111
Driving down hills...............-0.00- 108
DriVinig Program. ¢ «mas xc ees + cess 98,145
Driving through water............-..005 109
Driving time... .. 6. cece ee eee eee eee 16
Driving tips
Driving through water................- 109
Efficientdriving
¢ wuss « ¢ cows se cows xe ea 102
Offroad driving............. cee eee eee 108
Uphill and downhill................00. 108
Driving track. . 22... . ee eee eee eee 107
Drivinguphills................02..000. 108
DVDEARIVG is 1 3 cosnees «x cemeeas =o sammate = x amemens © © 221,
E
ESimaibress « aaueos oo asawtan a x ansuw x aanwrne « ¥ sent 190
Settings................ 00. e ee eee 190
EDL
refer to Electronic Differential Lock...... 116
EDR
refer to Event Data Recorder (EDR)...... 303
Efficiency aSSiStie: + 2 swe » 2 mew 2 y aes oe: 135
Predictive comtrobenics + i ices « mesa 2 + sein 141
Electricalisystem’s « « sessce 2 seeona ee ene owe 251
Electromechanical parking brake......... 106
Electronic Differential Lock... 2.0... 006.. 116
Electronic immiobiliZer «0: se ecns ak mows sg os 40
Electronic Stabilization Control........... 116
Embedded SIM card............--.00005 193
EMMERGENCYZASSISE averse « o ssenee © oneuens «6 vnesane 157
Emergency assistance ................2. 286
Emergency braking function............. 107
Emergency call ws: <2 sce se vnc ve ee 188, 197
Emergency flashers..............---00-+ 53
Emergency mode............. essen eeee 101
Emergency operation
DOONS « sean oo een 2 5 een ©» em 2 ee Yo 38
FUCUREP OOP a. « sticesus c s want 1 aesene 6 ae 241
Luggage compartment lid............... 45
Panoraftiic Glass TOOT iss « ¢ savns s x eave 2 oc 48
318
Emissions control system..............- 241
ENergyCONSUMErSias « & sone + wae oo wae oo 0 Ly:
Energy management................005 102
Engine
Breaking iin’: « esis <0 cee & ecw ve eon ¥ 102
Coolant. ... 0... 2. eee eee eee eee 248
Enisrgency StOpiax « «sews + vee s = ees es He 95
JUMP StARtiNg so sews ov sei oo scones ow sense 293
Start/Stop system. ...... 0... eee ee eee 103
Starting/Stopping Engine compartment
Opening and closing the hood.......... 243
OVERVIEW '« eswisics oo cesses oo stance ow siete © 0 ae 244
Safety precautions..................0. 242
Engine data
refer to Sport displays.................. 15
Engine oil
AGOING & esccen 3 2 cconoa oe ee ao Sa oe 245
Changing........ 2. cece eee eee eee 247
Checking oil level.............---000-. 245
CONSUIMPUOliiss x 2 czers ¢ = wees 2 & Rew 2 owe 245
Indicator light............... 2.00000 245
Replacement interval................. 254
Temperature display.................-. 15
Engine sound
Audi driveselectix «asco: ss sseses «x seoune 9 «3 112
Engine’start system war » sw 6 2 awa 8 6 we 96
Engine stop
refer to Start/Stop system............. 103
Entry/exit Lightings «+ sci 6 « sae & 6 overan aa 53
Entry aSSistanees. « 2 sews oo sie 9 2 eee oo saree 65
also refer to Exit assistance............. 65
Environment
Unleaded gasoline..................0. 238
ESC
refer to Electronic Stabilization Control... 116
ESC Offroad... 1... eee ee eee 117
eSIM
refer to Embedded SIM card............ 193
Event Data Recorder (EDR).............. 303
Exit assistance... 0.2... eee ee eee 65
Exit warning ............... 5 eee sees 15S
Exterior antenna.............02-..0 eee 184
Exterior lighting.................02-000. 51
Exterior MUPFOPS sic 2 6 wma sv sew © meee © x 55
Folding settings ..............0000 0000s 36

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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
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Index

Multi Media Interface...............0005 20
Menus and symbols.............000-008 21
OPGrAtiNG's + ease x x eee ee Kae s 2 BemE o 18,21
Switching the displays on or off.......... 20
MUEING ies: 2 secon © a women & eee ooo oN Foo eae 31.
MYAUGI 5 = ees ss pews so pews s eames ee 32,193
myAudi navigation................. 200, 203
MYAUGI USERS ¢ sicts ss caus a x ens ds Bema sa: 32
N
Narrow areaS.... 22... cece eee eee 146
Natural leather care and cleaning......... 283
Navigation. ..............0..0..0.000. 200
BetteRhOUt@aas 2 x wean s a sana s age & s a 209
CallinGiesnis ¢ = scene v awe ov ween ee wm 8 oe 203
Changing the scale.............00000e 203
also refertoMap...........--.0e ee eee 204
Navigation database
Version information.............00005 236
Navigation (instrument cluster) .......... 206
Ns 83
SY, 310
Night vision assist...............-..0004 131
Cleaning the camera...............4.- 281
Notification center. ....... 0... cee eee eee 23
Oo
Octane rating (gasoline)................ 238
Odometer... .... cece eee eee eee 14
ReS@ttinGssssx « = sees ¢ ¢ ees 3 ieee ss res 14
Office address
refer to Business address.............. 206
Offroad
refer to Offroad driving................ 108
Offroad
driving ees = ¢ swwn 2 2 wen 2 2 were so wee 108
OFF (climate control system) ............-. 91
Oil
refer to Engine Oils: «sw s vases owen 2 245
On-board computer. .......5-.0. 00 eee ee 16
On Board Diagnostic System (OBD)... 241, 303
Online map
refer to Satellite map...............05 207
ONLINE RADIO « swcomss «2 sooness 6 w sevens wo ERE oo 216
also refer to Online radio.......... 216, 217
Online roadside assistance.............. 198
322
Online services
refer toconnect.........e eee eee eee 192
Online system update.................. 234
Online traffic information............... 209
OPEN Geers so ceseons 3 v cevvans ov sumsees & 2 sume Woe ORE 35
Automatic luggage compartment lid...... 43
Convenience opening...............0085 47
Fuel filler:dOOP ss: ics cane so eae oe eas ooo 239
HOOd .... cece eee eee 243
Luggage compartment lid............... 43
Luggage compartment lid with foot motion . 44
Panoramic glass roof.............2-200. 47
Sltishiade (OT) ss i s cows 4 c teen se ree ei 47
Sunshade (Windows): s «sso so ieee oo sossan 46
Windows..... 02.00.00. cece eee ee eee 46
Opening and closing
refer to Unlocking and locking........ 35,40
Operating
Head-up display.................00000. 27
InstruMeNt ClUster s sions & eines & wave ae ove 13
Multifunction steering wheel............ 13
Multi Media Interface............... 18,21
TEXtIN PUB iss 3 2 wien 3 wens a = acer os EM 6 eo 25
Touch display.......... 0.00 eee eee eee 18
Voice recognition system............... 28
Optional equipment number............. 313
Options
MeGidiwe = » zemy s meme ¢ eee « 5 ee et 227
R@GIO sxisacs 3 smisans @ o amivens & 0 orewaun 2 0 aera 8 217
Overview (cockpit) «6 cies ce cece sce nees eee 6
P
Paint COd@z»: = » saws x 2 wee sy eee a 2 ee 313
Paint damad@ws« z = sem es ewe se eee es oe 282
PANIC button. ..............-.0..00000 39
PANIC function... 0.0.0... c cece eee eee eee 39
Panoramic glass roof..............00000- 47
Convenience opening and closing......... 47
Emergency closing..........sceeseeeees 48
Quick opening................ eee eae 48
Parental control
DVD... eee eee eee 227
Park assist plus. ........ 0.0000 e eee eee 170
Parking ..... 0.6... cee cece eee ee 96