2021 AUDI Q8 cruise control

4M8012721BF
Table of contents


All wheel drive (quattro).............. 115
Electronic Stabilization Control......... 116
TrailersQow tigi cece a 6 eens 4 o eaees 118
Driving with atrailer................. 118
Assist systems................... 1241
Assist systems................... 121
General information. . 121
Surrounding area detection............ 122
Switching the systems on and off....... 124
Driving information.............. 126
Speed warning system................ 126
Camera-based traffic sign recognition... 126
Traffic light information.............. 128
Lapetime rion + 3 scans oo sess a ¥ soweene 6 stain 129
Acceleration measurement............ 130
Nightivision aSSisti=x = «wm : > ase e s eon 131
Integrated Toll Module............... 132
Driver assistance................. 134
Cruise control system............00-5 134
Efficiency assist.............02.-000. 135
Adaptive cruise assist................ 137
Distance warning ..............00005. 146
Lane departure warning............... 147
Audi presense...........0 cece eee 149
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EXE Warning sowsea so ccvena vo aseoa wo eons ao 155
Intersection assistant................ 156
EMiergency assists: « eswy wave a ¥ ware a Fi 157
Parking and maneuvering....... 159
ThitrOdUCtiON « s sees ¢ = sees 5 ¢ sere ge ees 159
Parking‘aid plus « sissies avis oe aretes so aoe 159
Rearview camera and peripheral cameras. 162
Rear cross-traffic assist............... 166
Assisted
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Park assist plus..............000000- 170
Remote controlled parking............ 173
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Infotainment system............ 181
Telephone.............. cece eee 181
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Setup... 2.2... cee eee eee eee 181
Using the Audi phone box............. 183

Using the telephone.................. 185
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MOSSAGES cours « s eauu § 2 eueeS Fo EGE FE BS 189
Troubleshooting sic ss wes oe ween es owe 191
Audi CONNECE : «6: = i e665 st ees so 192
General information................. 192
Audi connect Infotainment............ 192
Using a Wi-Fi hotspot 193
Audi connect Infotainment services..... 193
Functions on demand................ 194
Audi connect vehicle control services.... 194
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Troubleshooting..............--.0005 196
Emergency call................... 197
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Emergency call
Online roadside assistance............ 198
Navigation.....................05. 200
Opening navigation.................. 200
myAudi navigation................00. 200
Entering adestination..............0- 201
Stopping route guidance.............. 204
Mapes & 5 saves © 2 saws yo sme @ & Hew 2 2 Be 204
Alternative routes................04. 206
Additional functions...............0-- 206
Satellite Map’s + 6 gare = cama a e weep os oe 207
Mapreipdates » cmos + x sre: «2 anes aw onnens 208
Traffic incidents.............. 000 eee 209
SOtuiNGS wows ¢ « eeen ¢ nae 2 Bees doe 210
Radio........ 0... eee eee ee 212
Generalinformation................. 212
Radio functions sss < eins 2 + wen 3 6 eacern 213
Online radio... .... eee eee eee 216
Options and settings................. 217
Troubleshooting wisi « s wen» 6 eae o + wae 218
Media................. 0c cece eee 220
General information................. 220
DVD drive...... 0... eee eee eee 220
Bluetooth audio player............... 221
Amazon Alexa..........-.:se eee ee eee 221
Multimedia connections.............. 222
Playing media..............00. 0.0 ee 223
Options and settings................. 227

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Quick access

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— Vehicle key holder
Depending on equipment:


— Audi music interface .......... 222
—Audi phone box ............... 183
@® Electromechanical parking brake
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@9 Automatic transmission selector
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@) [START ENGINE STOP] button .... 95
@) Steering wheel adjustment ...... 66
@3) Lever for:
— Cruise control system ......... 134
— Adaptive cruise assist .......... 137
@4 Connection port for the On Board
Diagnostic System (OBD) ........ 303
@5) Buttons for:
LIQHts: as 5 2 sacs 5 2 eqws 3 o ees ss 51
—All-weather lights ............ 51
@8 Hood release ..............002. 243
@2 Button for:
— Luggage compartment lid ...... 42
Exterior mirror adjustment ...... 55
@9) Buttons for:
— Power windows ......... 00005 46
—Child safety lock .............. 45
G) Tips
Some the equipment listed here is only instal-
led in certain models or is available as an op-
tion.
Indicator lights overview
The indicator lights in the instrument cluster
blink or turn on. They indicate functions or mal-
functions. Some warning and indicator lights
turn on when you switch the ignition on and must
turn off when the drive system is switched on or
while driving.
With some indicator lights, messages may ap-
pear and warning signals may sound. The indica-
tor lights and messages may be covered by other
displays. To show them again, select the second
tab for messages with the multifunction steering
wheel > page 13.
Some indicator lights in the display can display in
several colors.
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If the A\| or AN] indicator light turns on, check
the message in the instrument cluster.
Coad)
The following indicator lights may be available,
depending on the vehicle equipment:

Red indicator lights




Central indicator light
=> page 7,
Instrument cluster
=>page 12
Safety belt
=> page 70







Engine start system
=> page 96




Transmission
=> page 101
Drive system
=> page 103,
Electrical system
=> page 251





Electromechanical parking brake
=> page 106

Electromechanical parking brake
=> page 107



Brake system
=> page 105, > page 107,
= page 250






Brake system
=> page 105, > page 107,
=> page 250


Steering
=>page 114
Steering lock
=>page 114

Quick access

Air suspension
=> page 113
Electrical system
=> page 251
Engine oil level (MIN)
=> page 245
Engine oil pressure
=>page 245
Cooling system
=> page 248
Hood
=> page 243
Loose wheel warning
=> page 272
Night vision assist
=> page 132
Night vision assist
=> page 132
Distance warning
=> page 146
Steering intervention request
=> page 141
Safe start monitor
=> page 144,
Driver intervention request
=>page 145
Adaptive cruise assist
=> page 138
Lane departure warning
=> page 148,
Emergency assist
=>page 157
Audi pre sense
= page 150,
Intersection assist
=> page 157


Yellow indicator lights

Central indicator light
=> page 7


Safety systems
=> page 72

































Transmission
=> page 101
Drive system
=> page 103
Cooling system
=> page 248
Engine start system
=> page 96
Keys
=> page 96
Electromechanical parking brake
=> page 107
Brake system
=>page 105
Electronic Stabilization Control
(ESC)
=>page 116
Electronic Stabilization Control
(ESC)
=>page 116
Electronic Stabilization Control
(ESC)
=>page 116
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
=>page 117
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
=> page 117
Steering
>page 114
Steering lock
=> page 114
All wheel drive
=>page 115
Suspension control
=> page 113
Air suspension
= page 113
Active roll stabilization
=> page 113
Engine speed limitation
=> page 14
Tank system
=> page 239

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Quick access

Electrical system
=> page 251
Engine oil level (MIN)
=>page 245
Engine oil level (MAX)
=> page 245
Engine oil sensor
=>page 245
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)
> page 241,
Engine warm-up request
=> page 245
Washer fluid level
=> page 254
Windshield wipers
=> page 60
Parking systems
=> page 161
Park assist plus
=> page 173
Maneuver assist
=> page 180
Tire pressure
=> page 274, > page 276
Tire pressure
=> page 274, > page 276
Loose wheel warning
=> page 272
Bulb failure indicator
=> page 54
Adaptive light
=> page 54
Light/rain sensor
=> page 54, > page 60
Door lock
=> page 37
Battery in vehicle key
> page 41
Night vision assist
=> page 132
Intersection assist
>page 157












Side assist
=> page 155;
Exit warning
=page 155
Rear cross-traffic assist
=> page 166
Adaptive cruise assist
=>page 146
Steering intervention request
=> page 141, > page 148
Lane departure warning
=>page 149
Distance warning
=> page 146
Audi pre sense
=> page 153
Emergency assist
=>page 157
Emergency call function
=>page 198
Other
indicator lights
Rear safety belt
=> page 70
Start/Stop system
= page 103
Hill hold assist
= page 109
Low beam headlights
=> page 51
Parking lights
=> page 51
Turn signals
=> page 52, > page 53
Cruise control system
=> page 134
Cruise control system
=> page 134
Efficiency assist
=>page 135
Efficiency assist
=>page 135 >

Quick access

Efficiency assist
>page 135
Efficiency assist
=>page 135


Efficiency assist
>page 135
Adaptive cruise assist
=>page 138
Adaptive cruise assist
=> page 138
Adaptive cruise assist
=>page 138
Adaptive cruise assist
=> page 138
Adaptive cruise assist
=> page 138
Park assist plus
=>page 171
Lane departure warning
=> page 148
High beam headlights
=> page 52
High beam assistant
=> page 52
Rear safety belt
=> page 70
Rear safety belt
=> page 70
Transmission
=> page 101
Convenience key
=> page 96
Electromechanical parking brake
=> page 107
Electromechanical parking brake
=> page 107
Hill hold assist
=> page 109
Air suspension
=> page 113
Parking systems
=>page 161
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Park assist plus
=> page 173
Park assist plus
=> page 173
Maneuver assist
=> page 180
High beam assistant
=> page 52
Door lock
=> page 37
Child safety lock
=>page45
Speed warning system
=>page 126
Speed warning system
=> page 126
Camera-based traffic sign recog-
nition
=> page 127
Night vision assist
=> page 132
Cruise control system
=> page 134
Cruise control system
=> page 134
Intersection assist
=>page 157
Side assist
=>page 155
Distance warning
=> page 146
py Rear cross-traffic assist
hers => page 166
Adaptive cruise assist
=> page 146,
Efficiency assist
=> page 142
Adaptive cruise assist
» 4 > page 138
Adaptive cruise assist
=> page 143 >

Driver assistance

Driver assistance
Cruise control system
Applies to: vehicles with cruise control system
The cruise control system assists the driver in
maintaining a constant speed above approxi-
mately 15 mph (20 km/h). The system maintains
the desired speed by braking and accelerating.

ZA\ WARNING
— Always pay attention to the traffic around
your vehicle when the cruise control system
is in operation. As the driver, you are always
responsible for controlling your vehicle
speed and the distance between your vehicle
and
other vehicles.
— For safety reasons, cruise control should not
be used in the city, in stop-and-go traffic, on
winding roads, and when road conditions are
poor (such as ice, fog, gravel, heavy rain,
and conditions that could lead to hydroplan-
ing), because this increases the risk of an ac-
cident.
— Switch the cruise control off temporarily
when driving in turning lanes, highway exits,
or in construction zones.
—To reduce the risk of an accident, you should
only resume the stored speed if it is suitable
for the current traffic conditions.

C) Note
Before driving downhill a long distance ona
steep hill, decrease your speed and select a
lower gear. This makes use of the engine brak-
ing effect and reduces the load placed on the
brakes.
@) Tips
The brake lights turn on when the brakes are
applied automatically.
134
Switching the system on
Applies to: vehicles with cruise control system


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Fig. 96 Operating lever: switching the system on
Requirement: the ignition must be switched on.
> To switch the system on, pull the lever toward
you to position @).
The Ga or i$) indicator light and the corre-
sponding message will appear in the instrument
cluster.

A WARNING
If the brakes are malfunctioning (for example,
overheating) while the cruise control system
is switched on, the regulating functions may
shut off automatically.



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speed
Applies to: vehicles with cruise control system
When the vehicle is stationary, you can preselect
the cruise control speed or activate the speed
while driving.
Requirement: the system must be switched on.
> To preselect a cruise control speed when the ve-
hicle is stationary, tap the lever toward @)/G)
=> page 134, fig. 96.
> To activate the cruise control speed, pull the
lever toward position (@ while driving.
> To set the current driving speed as the cruise
control speed, press the button @) on the lever.
The active cruise control speed is indicated with
the ICRUISE| or indicator light in the instrument
cluster.

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Driver assistance

An additional indicator will appear in the head-up
display*.
Changing the cruise control speed
Applies to: vehicles with cruise control system
Requirement: the system must be switched on.
> To increase or decrease the cruise control speed
in small increments, tap the lever up to the
first level toward @)/G) & page 134, fig. 96.
> To increase or decrease the cruise control speed
in larger increments, tap the lever up to the
second level toward (4)/).
> To increase or decrease the cruise control speed
continuously, tap and hold the lever at the first
or second level toward @)/G).
Overriding or deactivating the cruise
control speed
Applies to: vehicles with cruise control system
You can override or deactivate the cruise control
system. When you deactivate the system, your
cruise control speed will be stored and you can
resume that speed.
Requirement: the system must be switched on
and the regulated speed must be activated.
Overriding
> To temporarily override the cruise control
speed, press the accelerator pedal.
> To resume the stored regulated speed, remove
your foot from the accelerator pedal.
If you override the cruise control system for a
long period of time, the cruise control system
will be deactivated. The (Usd or [RM indicator
light will be displayed and the cruise control
speed will be saved.
Deactivating
> To deactivate the cruise control speed, press
the lever toward (2) (not locked into place)
=> page 134, fig. 96, or
> Press the brake pedal.

ZX WARNING
Resting your foot on the accelerator pedal
could override the cruise control. This will pre-
vent braking interventions by the system.
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Applies to: vehicles with cruise control system

When you switch the system off, the cruise con-
trol speed will be erased.
Requirement: the system must be switched on.
> To switch the system off, press the lever toward
@ (locked into place) > page 134, fig. 96, or
>» Switch the ignition off.
Applies to: vehicles with cruise control system
Gs / 3) Speed control system: currently un-
available. See owner's manual
If the indicator light turns on and this message
appears, the cruise control system has been deac-
tivated. There is a temporary malfunction, for ex-
ample the brakes are overheating. Switch the
cruise control system on again later.
Efficiency assist
Applies to: vehicles with efficiency assist
Efficiency assist can assist the driver with predic-
tive information in order to reduce fuel consump-
tion. Depending on vehicle equipment, the sys-
tem may access data from the navigation system,
the camera behind the windshield, and the radar
sensors.
Adjusting the efficiency assist
You can adjust efficiency assist functions individ-
ually. The settings depend on the vehicle equip-
ment.
— Accelerator pedal feedback > page 99.
— Predictive messages > page 136.
— Predictive control > page 145, Adjusting the
adaptive cruise assist.
135

Driver assistance

Situation symbols
Depending on vehicle equipment, the following
symbols may be shown. The symbols indicate the
situation to which the efficiency assist is respond-
ing.
Some symbols only appear if Predictive messag-
es are switched on, and some symbols only ap-
pear if Predictive control is switched on and
adaptive cruise assist* is active.

Description
Slow down
(predictive messages only)
Speed limit
(example)
Speed limit removed
Exit ahead
Intersection ahead
Traffic circle ahead
(predictive control only) If the indica-
tor light turns on in green and red, it
is indicating that there is a difference
between the speed limit and the set
speed.



ZA WARNING
Observe the safety precautions and note the
limits of the assist systems, sensors, and
cameras > page 121.

G) Tips
— The functions depend on the navigation da-
ta* being up-to-date and correct identifica-
tion by the traffic sign recognition*.
— The system only detects traffic signs that
specify a speed limit.
— The display in the instrument cluster is
based on the units of measurement used for
speed in the country where the vehicle is be-
ing operated. As a result, a display of 50 in
136
the instrument cluster can mean either mph
or km/h, depending on the country.
— Except for the road network, which is re-
corded in the navigation system’s map infor-
mation, certain functions may not be availa-
ble.
Predictive messages
Applies to: vehicles with efficiency assist
The symbol BS appears in the instrument cluster
display if efficiency assist recommends removing
your foot from the accelerator pedal.
Additional symbols that indicate the situation to
which the efficiency assist is reacting are shown
in the Driver assistance display > page 136.
Requirements
— The cruise control system* or the adaptive
cruise assist* controls must not be active.
— The vehicle speed must be at least 20 mph
(30 km/h).
— The remaining distance until the situation is
reached must be large enough to allow the sys-
tem to react to the situation.
Switching Predictive messages on or off
Applies to MMI: Select on the home screen: VE-
HICLE > Efficiency assist > Predictive messages.

ZA WARNING
— Observe the safety precautions and note the
limits of the assist systems, sensors, and
cameras > page 121.
— Pay attention to traffic and the area around
your vehicle when efficiency assist is switch-
ed on. The driver is always responsible for
assessing the traffic situation.
(i) Tips
— The traffic signs on the road always take pri-
ority over the display. The driver is always
responsible for adhering to the regulations
applicable in the country where the vehicle
is being operated.
— When a route is planned using the naviga-
tion system*, then system displays messag-
es based on an assumed route. Without

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