2021 AUDI Q8 homelink

Opening and closing

Operating the roof
> Tilting the roof: press the > switch in the
headliner briefly up to the second level @).
> Closing the tilted roof: pull the A> switch down
briefly to the second level.
> Opening the roof: slide the 2S switch back
briefly twice in a row to the second level @).
> Closing the opened roof: push the 23 switch
forward briefly to the second level.
> Opening or closing partially: slide the A>
switch to the first level and hold it there until
the roof reaches the desired position.
Quick opening
You can also open the roof and roof sunshade in
one movement.
> Push the 2S switch back briefly to the second
level @) twice in a row.
Roof emergency closing
If an object is detected when closing, the roof
will open again automatically. In this case, you
can then close it with the power emergency clos-
ing function.
> Within five seconds after the sunroof opens au-
tomatically, pull the applicable button until the
roof is closed.

ZA\ WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury, always pay atten-
tion when closing the roof. Always switch the
ignition off and take the key with you when
leaving the vehicle.

@) Note
Always close the roof when you leave the vehi-
cle and when there is precipitation to reduce
the risk of damage to the interior equipment,
particularly the electronic equipment.
@ Tips
— After switching off the ignition, the roof and
sunshades can still be operated for several

)) The possible number of hand-held transmitters depends
on the equipment.
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minutes as long as neither of the front
doors have been opened.
— It is not possible to open the roof when
temperatures are too low.
Garage door opener
Applies to: vehicles with garage door opener
With the garage door opener, you can activate
systems such as the garage doors, security sys-
tems or house lights from inside your vehicle.
These functions are operated in the MMI. Multi-
ple receivers can be programmed, which can con-
trol the functions of up to eight!) hand-held
transmitters.

ZA\ WARNING
— When operating or programming the garage
door opener, make sure that no people or
objects are in the area immediately sur-
rounding the equipment. People can be in-
jured or property can be damaged if struck
when closing.
— Do not allow yourself to be distracted from
traffic by the viewing and operating the dis-
plays.
G) Tips
— If you sell your vehicle, reset all settings to
the factory default settings > page 234.
—The system complies with United States FCC
regulations and ISED regulations
=> page 311.
@) Tips
Before you program your system to the ga-
rage door opener, first check the compatibili-
ty:
— Ask an authorized Audi dealer or authorized
Audi Service Facility or check at www.
homelink.com. You can also find more infor-
mation about HomeLink there.

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Opening and closing

— You can display information about Home-
Link (compatibility level/status/country
code/HomeLink generation) in the MMI:
— Select on the home screen: VEHICLE > Set-
tings & Service > Garage door opener > (i).
Applies to: vehicles with garage door opener
Requirements: the remote control transmitter
must be programmed > page 49, Program-
ming, the vehicle must be within range of the
system, and the ignition must be switched on.
There are multiple options to open or close the
system (such as the garage door).
> If you have only programmed one remote con-
trol transmitter, press the rd button on the
lower display. Or
> If you have programmed multiple remote con-
trol transmitters, press the 2 button on the
lower display and then press the respective sys-
tem button. Or
» Applies to: vehicles with programmable steer-
ing wheel button: If you have configured the
programmable steering wheel button, press
the * button > page 31. Or
> Applies to: vehicles with location pairing: If you
have programmed Location pairing, press the
button for this in the upper display (notification
center > page 23). As you approach the system,
the button is displayed on the MMI.
If transmission was successful, the message:
Send to: XXX will appear.
Applies to: vehicles with garage door opener
You can program both fixed code and rolling code
systems in the MMI using the procedure that is
described.
Requirement: the ignition must be switched on.

2) Only applies to rolling code systems
Programming the system
Applies to: MMI
Requirement: the hand transmitter must be
present and the vehicle must be within range of
the system (such as the garage door) that you
would like to program.
> If you are programming the garage door opener
for the first time, press the rd button on the
lower display. Follow the instructions in the up-
per display. Or
> If you would like to program other systems, se-
lect on the home screen: VEHICLE > Settings &
Service > Garage door opener. Select the de-
sired button: @). Follow the instructions in the
MMI.
> If you would like to reprogram systems that are
already programmed, select on the home
screen: VEHICLE > Settings & Service > Garage
door opener. Press the 4 button and select 7
for the system to be reprogrammed. Select:
Program. Follow the instructions in the MMI.
With some systems, the garage door opener will
be immediately available after programming.
With other systems, the garage door opener
must also be synchronized.
Synchronizing”
Requirement: the hand transmitter must already
be programmed and the vehicle must be within
range of the system (such as the garage door).
If the system synchronization is performed di-
rectly after the programming procedure, follow
the instructions on the MMI.
If you would like to sync at a later time:
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
VEHICLE > Settings & Service > Garage door
opener.
> Press the button for the system that you would
like to synchronize.
> Follow the instructions in the MMI.
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Index

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HFP
refer to Hands Free Profile............. 181
High beams
High beam assistant............00000ae 52
Highway lights...................5.0005 51
Hill descent assist.............0000 0008 109
Hill descemticomtrol. «seve + « anise a a mmo © © 108
Hill Hold assist « ccosace es wen v rane ve ramen oe 97
Home
refer to Home address.............04. 206
Hommesaddnessi, = sieves + nmawos «+ wines x 2 eens 206
HomeLink
refer to Garage door opener............. 48
Home screen... ... ee eee eee ee eee 19
FHORM « « sonst 6 o arate © oi come © a ane © senor 6
Hotspot
refer to Wi-Fi...........0 0.0 c eee eee 195
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Ignition
Switching on and off...............0--- 95
Imbalance (wheels) ..............000005 265
Immobilizer
refer to Electronic immobilizer........... 39
Inclinometer...........-.0 0c eee eee eee 108
Indicator lights........ 0... eee eee eee 7
Inspection interval............-..2.200. 254
Instrument cluster......... 0.00. e eee ee 12
Adjusting the layout................... 13
Cleaning’: « ¢ saws so sews oy eeew ee ees ene 283
Engine code............... 0c eee eee 236
Failure... eee eee eee eee 12
On-board computer..............---65- 16
OPeratiigts » mesns s+ asses a 2 mmatews © x cemsene © 5 a 13
Service interval display................ 254
Software information..............005 236
Switching
tabs: « « sosies x + acuise 6 6 cxsueee ww enn 13
Switching the view...................0. 13
Vehicle TUNCtIONS ¢ esses ¢ ¢ exes be Sees be ee 16
Version information................-. 236
Instrument illumination................. 55
Integrated assistance...............00-. 20
Integrated Toll Module................. 132
Intelligent search
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320
Interior lighting). «+ ccs + ween ev ween ee 54,55
Interior MONItOriNgss «saa. 6 wae as wave os 38
Intermittent mode (windshield wipers) ..... 57
International travel « « wsws s 2 gaa a x mews 196
Internet
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Internet radio
refer to Online radio.............. 216, 217
Intersection assistant.................. 156
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iPhone
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Convenience opening and closing......... 47
Key replacement.........ceeeeeereeeee 39
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INGE RECOGMIZER « « cnsese 6 « ecnsece sn 6 sanaeae « © anseete 96
PANIC button..................0..0005 39
Replacing the battery.................. 41
Unlocking and locking..............0005 40
Vehicle code... 2.6.6... ee eee eee eee 39
Key user... 0... eee eee eee 33
Kick-down ... 2... eee eee eee eee 99
L
Lane assist
refer to Lane departure warning......... 147
refer to Lane guidance..............05 147
Lane departure warning................. 147
Cleaning the camera area.............. 281
Lane quidanc@sas . sees eevee a enews wee 140
Lap'timer’s « = sees ¢ 2 ean x 2 oes yo wees v8: 129.
FaSer Scanners « « aay a eegu 4 x ees x ROE 122
Cleaning wor = 2 wee se anne 2 pes oe wee © 2 x 282
LATCH (securing child safety seats)......... 78
Pane Controle»: + y sagu 2 eqs x worm & & By 100
Leather care and cleaning............... 283
Legal information
License subscriptions................. 236
Software information...............0 236