2021 AUDI Q8 length

Instrument cluster

> Browse to the desired display if necessary.
G meter
The G meter displays the longitudinal and lateral
acceleration. The current values are displayed in
the instrument cluster while driving. The maxi-
mum values that are reached are stored and dis-
played when the vehicle is stationary. Only the
maximum values that are reached are displayed
in the MMI.
> To reset the stored values, press and hold the
left thumbwheel on the multifunction steering
wheel for one second.
Tire pressure
The tire pressure monitoring system displays the
current tire pressures and temperatures. Also see
= page 276, Tire pressure monitoring system.
Engine data
The engine data in the instrument cluster shows
which percentage of the maximum output or
maximum torque is currently being used.
Temperature
The temperature display in the MMI shows the
temperature of various fluids and vehicle compo-
nents, such as the engine oil or sport differential.
Inclinometer
The inclinometer in the MMI shows the sideways
and lengthwise angle of the vehicle in relation to
the horizon. It shows both the current values and
the maximum values that were reached
=> page 108.
Vehicle functions
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The trip computer is displayed in the first tab of
the driver information system. Additional vehicle
functions can be accessed depending on the vehi-
cle equipment.
> Press the =] button on the multifunction steer-
ing wheel.
— Trip computer > page 16
— Reduced display > page 14
16
— Reset trip odometer > page 14
— Sport displays > page 15
—Lap times > page 129
— Lap statistics > page 130
— Acceleration measurement > page 130
On-board computer
Resetting values to zero
Requirement: the Consumption, Short-term
memory, or Long-term memory display must be
selected.
> To reset the values in one of the memories to
zero, press and hold the left thumbwheel on
the multifunction steering wheel for one sec-
ond, or
> Select on the instrument cluster: vehicle func-
tions tab > I button > Reset mi.
Depending on the vehicle equipment, you can call
up the following displays in the on-board com-
puter one at a time by turning the left thumb-
wheel on the multifunction steering wheel:
— Time and date > page 233
— Average consumption > page 16
— Short-term memory overview
— Long-term memory overview
— Energy consumers > page 17
— Driver assistance
— Traffic sign recognition and traffic light infor-
mation
Short-term memory and long-term memory
The short-term memory collects driving informa-
tion from the time the ignition is switched on un-
til it is switched off. If you continue driving within
two hours after switching the ignition off, the
new values will be included when calculating the
current trip information.
Unlike the short-term memory, the long-term
memory is not erased automatically. You can se-
lect the time period for evaluating trip informa-
tion yourself.
Average consumption
The current consumption can be shown using a
bar graph. The average consumption stored in >

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Lights and Vision

— The automatic dimming mirrors do not dim Windshield wipers
when the interior lighting is turned on or
the reverse gear is selected. Switching the windshield wipers on

Sun visors



RAZ-0253 Fig. 39 Roof headliner: sun visor
Sun visor
The sun visors can be moved out of their brackets
and turned toward the doors (a).

They can also be moved back and forth length-
wise in this position.


Vanity mirror Fig. 42 Lever: rear window wiper
The mirror light switches on when the cover over > Move the windshield wiper lever © to the cor-
the vanity mirror @) opens. responding position:
Windshield wipers off
@ :
Applies to: vehicles with manual sunshade @ Rain sensor/intermittent mode. The wind-
shield wipers switch on once the vehicle speed
exceeds approximately 2 mph (4 km/h) and it is
raining. The higher the sensitivity of the rain sen-
sor that is set (switch ©) to the right), the earlier
the windshield wipers react to moisture on the
windshield. You can deactivate the rain sensor
mode, which switches the interval mode on. In
intermittent mode, you can adjust the interval
time using the switch ©.
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:

big ns OsResnwindowssunsieds VEHICLE > Light & Visibility > Rain sensor.
Rear window sunshade @® Slow wiping
> Pull the sunshade out and attach it to the re- @ Fast wiping
tainer on the luggage compartment lid.
ggeg P @ Single wipe. If you hold the lever in this posi-
tion longer, the wipers switch from slow wiping
to fast wiping.
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Storage and convenience

Installing the roof rack
Applies to: vehicles with roof racks supplied by the factory

= 3 £
= ira a


Fig. 81 Roof rail: installing a roof rack
The roof rack set consists of a front and rear roof
rack, the cover profile and a socket wrench. On
the inner side of the roof rail, there are two holes
for the rear roof rack. To prevent the front and
rear roof racks from being switched during instal-
lation, there are three holes on the left inner side
and two holes on the right inner side > page 88,
fig. 80.
> Before mounting the roof rack, open the cap @
upward.
> Use the socket wrench (2) to loosen the left and
right screw in the direction of @ until resist-
ance is felt. Make sure the arrow on the socket
wrench and the arrow on the screw line up ex-
actly.
> Clean the rubber washers (4) and the roof rail
around the mounting points.
> Carefully place the roof rack over the holes in
the roof rail. Make sure the sticker is on the left
side of the vehicle and the imprinted arrow
points in the direction of travel.
> Place the pins @) into the holes. The claw fas-
tener G) must engage into the edge of the roof
rail. Make sure the rubber washers () lie flat on
the roof rail.
> Tighten the screw in the direction of @) using
the torque wrench @). Make sure the arrow on
the socket wrench and the arrow on the screw
line up exactly. The required tightening specifi-
cation is 4.5 ft lbs (6 Nm).
> Repeat these steps for the other mounting
points for the roof rack.

ZA\ WARNING
When installing a factory-supplied roof rack
system on the roof rail, the ESC will use sen-
sors to adapt itself to the different center of
gravity if it changes because of carrying a
load. This does not occur when using other
roof rack systems, so the risk of an accident
will increase.
Installing the attachments
Applies to: vehicles with roof racks supplied by the factory

> Remove the cap ©) to mount attachments on
the roof rack > page 89, fig. 81.
» Slide the attachment into the T-groove ().
> Tighten the attachment according to the roof
rack installation instructions.
> Close the cap ©).
Installing the cover profile
Applies to: vehicles with roof racks supplied by the factory
» After you have mounted the attachments, seal
the openings in the T-groove @) > page 89,
fig. 81 with the cover profile (8). The cover pro-
file must not be installed under the caps ©.
> If you do not want to use the attachment, seal
the whole T-groove (7) with the cover profile @).
» If necessary, shorten the cover profile @) so
that it matches the length of the open sections
of the T-groove. The caps ©) must be closed.
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Driving

— Make sure the vehicle is in good condition.
Make sure to check the brake pads, tire tread,
and tire pressure (when tires are warm).
— Beforehand, warm up the engine by driving no
higher than two-thirds of the maximum permit-
ted engine RPM. The engine oil must be
brought to a minimum temperature of 158 °F
(70°C).
— Before stopping the vehicle, allow the engine
and brakes to cool back down to a regular oper-
ating temperature by driving normally.
If necessary, use the following functions:
— dynamic Audi drive select mode* > page 111
— Limit ESC > page 116
@) Tips
Wear caused by load does not constitute a ve-
hicle fault as defined by the terms of the war-
ranty.
Driving uphill and downhill
When driving uphill, downhill, or at high alti-
tudes, note the following information:
— Drive slowly and carefully.
— Do not try to turn around if you cannot safely
drive on an incline or hill. Instead, drive in re-
verse.
— When driving down hills, you can activate the
hill descent control if you press the brake pedal
while driving in “D” gear. The automatic trans-
mission will select a gear suitable for driving
down the hill and will attempt to maintain the
speed at which the vehicle was traveling at the
time the brake pedal was pressed. Press the
brake pedal if necessary. The hill descent con-
trol will switch off once the hill levels out or
you press the accelerator pedal.
— Utilize the engine braking effect when driving
downhill by selecting the “S” driving program
=> page 98. This especially applies when towing
a trailer. This reduces the load on the brakes.
— Apply the brakes in intervals and do not press
the brake pedal continuously.
— Use the hill descent assist if necessary
=> page 109
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Inclinometer
Applies to: vehicles with a tilt angle display
You can display the vehicle's sideways angle and
lengthwise angle in relation to the horizon.
— Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
VEHICLE > Vehicle data.
— You may need to scroll down to the Inclinome-
ter display.
The sideways angle of your vehicle should not ex-
ceed the yellow range in the gauge. If it reaches
the red range, there is a risk that the vehicle
might tip.
The steering wheel angle, the elevation, the com-
pass direction, and the geo-coordinates of the
current vehicle position are displayed in addition
to the current vehicle angle. You will also receive
information about the maximum sideways and
lengthwise angle that was reached in the current
driving cycle. These values are reset when the ig-
nition is switched off.
Note that the accuracy of the display depends on
the driving situation.

ZA\ WARNING
— Only drive on inclines that your vehicle is de-
signed to handle. Do not exceed the hill
climbing ability of your vehicle. Your vehicle
could tip or slide.
— Do not drive at an angle on steep inclines
and hills. If your vehicle is about to tip, you
must immediately start steering in the di-
rection of the downward slope to reduce the
risk of an accident.
— Always be ready to brake when using the hill
descent control function.
— Applies to: vehicles with an inclinometer: Do
not rely only on the inclinometer when as-
sessing the driving situation.
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Your vehicle is not an offroad vehicle. Note the
following points when driving offroad:

— Drive slowly and carefully.
—To reduce the risk of underbody damage, pay
attention to the vehicle's ground clearance and >

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Parking and maneuvering


Parking space sea
Applies to: vehicles with assisted parking


Fig. 129 Upper display: activated parking space search
Activating the parking space search
> Press P@ in the lower display. Or:
> To activate the parking space search when the
parking aid is activated, press Pe in the upper
display.
Searching for parking spaces
> Drive forward to the row of parking spaces at a
low speed. For the best parking results, the ve-
hicle should be approximately 3 feet (1 m) from
the row of parking spaces.
> The parking space search is first done on the
side of your lane. To switch the side for the
parking space search, activate the turn signal
for that side. Depending on vehicle equipment,
you may also be able to press on the side next
to your vehicle in the upper display.
Selecting the parking space
If the system finds a parking space that could be
suitable for the vehicle length and width, it will
be displayed. The system automatically suggests
a parking option @.
If the parking space allows different parking op-
tions, they can be selected manually. Press one of
the suggested parking options @.
Starting the parking process
Once the vehicle has reached the correct position,
a P will appear above the selected parking space
©. The roof in the parking aid display @) may
show the required braking or driving direction.
> Keep the vehicle as parallel as possible to the
parked vehicles or to the side of the road.
> Make sure that the parking space is suitable for
your vehicle >().
Depending on vehicle equipment and the applica-
ble legal regulations, you may start the assisted
parking process after selecting the parking space
@:
— In the vehicle: parking with the park assist plus
and the |>>P] button > page 171.
— Outside of the vehicle: remote controlled park-
ing with a mobile device > page 173


Maneuvering area
The vehicle can go off course during the parking
process > A\. If there are obstacles within the
maneuvering area that block or endanger the
parking process, for example on the opposite
side of the street, a message may appear. You
may need to drive farther forward and stay closer
to the row of parking spaces.

ZA\ WARNING
— Observe the safety precautions and note the
limits of the assist systems, sensors, and
cameras > page 121.
— The driver is always responsible when enter-
ing or exiting a parking space and during
similar maneuvers.
— Sensors and cameras have spots in which
the surrounding area cannot be detected.
Objects, animals, and people may only be
detected with limitations may not be detect-
ed at all. Always monitor the traffic and the
vehicle's surroundings directly and do not
become distracted.
@) Note
— Parking spaces classified as suitable by the
system may have been detected incorrectly.
The driver must decide if the parking space
displayed is suitable for the vehicle.
— Certain conditions near the parking space
may cause the parking process to fail, such
as if the parking space is near trees or posts,
or if the ground is covered, for example,
with gravel, snow, or ice.


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Wheels

Tire rotation
Rotating the tires regularly is rec-
ommended to ensure the tires
wear evenly. To rotate the tires,
install the tires from the rear axle
on the front axle and vice versa.
This will allow the tires to have
approximately the same length of
service life.
For unidirectional tires, make sure
the tires are installed according to
the running direction indicated on
the tire sidewall > page 291.
Hidden damage
Damage to tires and rims can of-
ten occur in locations that are hid-
den. Unusual vibrations in the ve-
hicle or pulling to one side may
indicate that there is tire damage.
Reduce your speed immediately.
Check the tires for damage. If no
damage is visible from the out-
side, drive slowly and carefully to
the nearest authorized Audi deal-
er or authorized Audi Service Fa-
cility to have the vehicle inspect-
ed.


Z\ WARNING
Tread that has worn too low or
uneven tread depths on the
tires can reduce driving safety.

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This can increase the risk of an
accident because it has a nega-
tive effect on handling, driving
through curves, and braking,
and because it increases the
risk of hydroplaning when driv-
ing through deep puddles.
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Fig. 167 Driver's side B-pillar: tire pres-
sure label


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Fig. 168 Tire pressure label
The correct tire pressure for tires
installed at the factory is listed on
a label. The label is located on the
B-pillar > fig. 167, > fig. 168.
Use the tire pressure specified for
a normal vehicle load when the
vehicle is partially loaded > table »

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Technical data

Technical data
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Fig. 193 Vehicle identification label
The vehicle identification label > fig. 193 is locat-
ed in the luggage compartment under the cargo
floor cover.
The vehicle identification label information can
also be found in the Warranty & Maintenance
booklet.
Vehicle data
The sticker contains the following vehicle data:
@ Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
@ Vehicle type, engine output, transmission
® Engine and transmission codes
@) Paint and interior codes
© Optional equipment numbers
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
The VIN is located in the following areas:
— Applies to MMI: Select on the home screen: VE-
HICLE > Settings & Service > Vehicle info.
— On the vehicle identification label
— At the front behind the windshield
— Under the carpet under the right front seat
Notes about technical data
The values may vary based on special equipment
as well as market-specific equipment and meas-
uring methods.
Please note that the specifications listed in the
vehicle documentation always take precedence.
@ Tips
Any technical data that is missing was not
available at the time of printing.




Length (in (mm)) | Width (in (mm)) | Width across the | Height at curb
mirrors (in (mm)) | weight (in (mm))
Q8 196.3 (4,986) 78.5 (1,995) 86.2 (2,190) 67.1 (1,705)
RS Q8 197.3 (5,012) 78.7 (1,998) 86.2 (2,190) 66.7 (1,694)
SQ8 197.1 (5,006) 78.5 (1,995) 86.2 (2,190) 67.2 (1,708)

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