buttons AUDI A8 2020 User Guide

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Touch displays

Securing the Audi tablet
Requirement: the two buttons @) ° fig. 24 must
be in the retracted position.
> Hold the Audi tablet in both hands during the
entire process.
» Engage the Audi tablet at the contact strip @
> fig. 25.
> Carefully press the Audi tablet toward the Audi
tablet holder @) > fig. 25 until the Audi tablet
locks into place audibly.
@ Tips
If the Audi tablet is not in its holder and is ex-
posed to extremely high or low temperatures,
it may turn off automatically for safety rea-
sons.
Tilting the holder
Applies to: vehicles with Audi tablet
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Fig. 26 Rear side of driver's/front passenger's seat: angle
range of the holder
Tilting the holder manually
Applies to: manually adjustable holders
> Hold the Audi tablet in both hands during the
entire process.
> Tilt that holder in the specified area @).
Tilting the holder using the power controls
Applies to: power adjustable holders
> Applies to: Rear Seat Remote: Select on the
home screen: SEATS > Seat setting and touch
the picture of the front passenger seat on the
Audi tablet. Press the left or right arrows until
the desired position is reached.

® Note
To reduce the risk of damage to the holder:
— Applies to: manually adjustable holders Tilt
the holder within the intended range @)
without pressing or pulling it forcefully.
— Applies to: power adjustable holders Only
use the power adjustment to tilt the holder.
Do not tilt it manually with your hands.
Inserting or removing a microSD card
Applies to: vehicles with Audi tablet

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Fig. 27 Audi tablet rear side: switching the microSD card
The microSD card reader is located in the Audi
tablet © > page 30, fig. 23.
For information on the properties of supported
microSD cards, see > page 35.
» Use a paper clip as a tool (@). Bend the end of
the paper clip so that the end is straight, or:
> Use the tool for ejecting SIM cards from your
smartphone.
> Slide the end of the paper clip into the hole @)
until the card tray pops out. Pull the cover with
the card tray out of the Audi tablet.
» Remove the microSD card from the card tray.
> Insert the microSD card into the card tray @).
Push the card tray into the card reader slot @)
until the card tray clicks into place.

AN WARNING
For safety reasons, the card tray cover must
always be closed while driving to reduce the
risk of injury. >

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Touch displays

Switching between Audi applications and
non-vehicle applications
To switch between the home screens of both sec-
tions, press the buttons @) or @).
@) Tips
— AUDI AG merely provides access to non-ve-
hicle applications and does not assume any
responsibility for the content.
— Do not install any applications from unoffi-
cial or unknown sources.
Connecting to the MMI
Applies to: vehicles with Audi tablet
To use Audi tablet functions in connection with
the vehicle (for example, using MMI media sour-
ces), you can connect the Audi tablet to the MMI.
Requirement: the ignition must be switched on.
> To connect the Audi tablet to the MMI, secure it
in the retainer > page 30.
When a connection to the MMI is active, the &—
symbol is displayed in the status bar.
G) Tips
The connection to the MMI is also maintained
if you remove the Audi tablet from the holder.
For this to happen, the ignition must be
switched on and the Audi tablet must be with-
in range of the activated vehicle Wi-Fi hot-
spot.
Applies to: vehicles with Audi tablet
The task manager displays all active applications.
You have the option to close them or switch be-
tween active applications.
Opening the task manager
> Press L]@ © page 33, fig. 28.
Switching to an active application
> If necessary, use your finger to drag upward/
downward in the task manager until the de-
sired application is displayed as a thumbnail.
> Press on the application thumbnail.
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Closing the application
> Press X in an application thumbnail, or
> Pull an application thumbnail toward the left/
right edge of the screen until the application
closes, or
> Press & to close all applications at once.
Closing the task manager
> Press LJ or <1.
G) Tips
The Audi tablet automatically closes any ap-
plications in the background to optimize de-
vice performance.
Adjusting the audio output
Applies to: vehicles with Audi tablet
The sound from the active audio source can be
played through the vehicle speakers or the head-
phones connected to the Audi tablet.
The audio output through the vehicle speakers
can be switched on for the left or right Audi tab-
let. The audio output for the other Audi tablet
can run through the headphones at the same
time.
Requirement: the Audi tablet must be connected
to the MMI & page 34. Audi tablet access to the
speakers must be permitted > page 35.
> To open the quick access @) > page 33, fig. 28,
use
your finger to swipe downward from the
top of the screen
> Select ‘@) Activate audio via MMI or (>t Audio
through headphones.
The following table gives an overview of the au-
dio output status. The respective symbol is dis-
played in the quick access:


Symbol Description

The sound output is through the
vehicle speakers.
The sound output is through the
headphones. >

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Symbol Description

There is no sound output. To switch
on the audio output, connect head-
phones or adjust the audio output
through the vehicle speakers.
The sound output is through the
Audi tablet speakers.
G) Tips
— Applies to: Rear Seat Remote: You can also
control the audio output from the Audi tab-
let using the Rear Seat Remote > page 28.
— The sound is only played through the Audi
tablet speakers if the Audi tablet is not con-
nected to the MMI and no headphones are
connected.
— If headphones are connected to the head-
phone jack (@) > page 30, fig. 23, the audio
output is sent to the wired headphones.
Bluetooth headphones already connected
will be muted.
— If the volume is too high, it will be adjusted
down to a set level when connecting to
headphones.
— Any integrated remote control functions are
not supported for wired headphones.
Applies to: vehicles with Audi tablet

The Audi tablet settings can be set in the MMI,
for example to restrict operation by children.
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
SETTINGS > Display & brightness > MMI.
Possible settings:
— Transfer MMI language to the Audi tablet
— Receive destinations from Audi tablet
— Display home screen on Audi tablet
— Allow Rear Seat Entertainment access to
speakers
Block RSE with parental control button
When this function is switched on and parental
control is activated > page 53, the ability to op-
erate the Audi tablet by touch is blocked. You can
continue to receive content on the Audi tablet
and adjust the volume using the buttons on the
Audi tablet. The MMI is used for control.
Block RSE access to media sources
When this function is switched on, access to the
MMI media sources (such as the radio or DVD
drive) is blocked. Access to files from the internal
Audi tablet flash drive is unrestricted.
Troubleshooting
Applies to: vehicles with Audi tablet
You can perform a device test when the Audi tab-
let functionality is limited.
> Select on the home screen: SETTINGS > Device
test.
> Follow the instructions in the display.
Technical data
Applies to: vehicles with Audi tablet

Audi tablet

Display LCD (IPS), 10.1&#34; screen, 1920 x 1200 pixels

Internal flash drive Approximately 25 GB



Camera 1080p
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n
Bluetooth Bluetooth 4.0

Earphone connection 3.5 mm jack port

Memory card reader Memory cards with a capacity of up to 128 GB: mi-
croSD, microSDHC, microSDXC


USB

Micro-USB connection (USB 2.0) >

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Global functions

Global functions
Additional function
buttons

Fig. 30 Right side of the multifunction steering wheel
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Fig. 31 MMI On/Off knob with joystick function
Adjusting the volume
You can adjust the volume of an audio source or a
system message (for example, from the voice
recognition system) when the sound is playing.
> To increase or decrease the volume, turn the
right thumbwheel @) © fig. 30 upward or
downward, or turn the On/Off knob @) ° fig. 31
to the right or left.
> To mute, push the right thumbwheel or the
On/Off knob.
Selecting the previous/next track or station
> Press the lJ / DD button @ or briefly press
the On/Off knob to the Left or right.
Fast forward/rewind
> Press and hold the ld<1/ DD] button @, or
press the On/Off knob to the left or right until
the desired playback position is reached.
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Quick access steering wheel button
Depending on vehicle equipment, the button @)
may provide quick access to various functions.
You can program the >K button with various func-
tions.
> To bring up the function that is currently set,
press the >K button.
> To perform the function that is currently set,
press and hold the >K button, or:
> Applies to MMI: Select on the home screen: VE-
HICLE > Settings & Service > Steering wheel
button assignment.
» Select and confirm the desired function.
Switching the voice recognition system on or
off
w£ button @), see > page 38.
Using the telephone functions
button @), see > page 204.

ZA WARNING
Adjust the volume of the audio system so that
signals from outside the vehicle, such as po-
lice and fire sirens, can be heard easily at all
times.

Opening and closing


—To turn the alarm off, press the red [PANIC] but-
ton again.

Lost key/replacing a key
If a vehicle key is lost, contact an authorized Audi
dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility. Have
this vehicle key deactivated. It is important to
bring all keys with you.
If a key is lost, you should report it to your insur-
ance company.
Electronic immobilizer
The immobilizer prevents unauthorized use of
the vehicle.
In some cases, it may not be possible to start the
vehicle if there is a vehicle key from a different
vehicle manufacturer on the key chain.
Data in the vehicle key
When driving, service and maintenance-relevant
data is continuously stored in your vehicle key. An
authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service
Facility can read out this data and tell you about
the work your vehicle needs.

ZA WARNING
Follow the safety precautions > page 43.

@) Note
Protect the key against high temperatures
and direct sunlight.
@ For the sake of the environment
XX Do not dispose of vehicle keys in household
trash. They contain materials that can be re-
cycled. Contact an authorized Audi dealer or
authorized Audi Service Facility for more in-
formation.
@) Tips
— The vehicle key function can be temporarily
disrupted by interference from transmitters
near the vehicle working in the same fre-
quency range (such as a mobile device or ra-
dio equipment). Always check if your vehicle
is locked.
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— Applies to: MMI: You can display the num-
ber of vehicle keys programmed to the vehi-
cle: Select on the home screen: VEHICLE >
Settings & Service > Vehicle info.
— Applies to: Audi tablet: You can display the
number of vehicle keys programmed to the
vehicle: Select on the home screen: VEHI-
CLE > Settings.
— For an explanation on conformity with the
FCC regulations in the United States and the
Industry Canada regulations, see
=> page 339.
Unlocking and locking the vehicle

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Fig. 36 Door handle: sensor for locking
You can unlock and lock your vehicle using either
the buttons on the vehicle key or the sensors* in
the door handles, or you can unlock your vehicle
using the sensors in the luggage compartment
lid handle. The settings in the MMI specify which
doors will unlock > page 44.
The symbol for the luggage compartment lid may
differ depending on the vehicle key. The <¥ or 4S
symbol may be on the button.
Unlocking or locking using the vehicle key
buttons
> To unlock the vehicle, press the @ button
=> page 47, fig. 35.
> To lock the vehicle, press the & button once.
> To open the luggage compartment lid, press
and hold the <s button for at least one second
or press the 4S button twice > A\ in General
information on page 50.

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Opening and closing

Opening the luggage compartment lid
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Fig. 42 Inner luggage compartment lid: lever
> Press the lever in the direction of the arrow un-
til the luggage compartment lid opens.

Never close the luggage compartment lid us-
ing
the emergency handle.
Child safety lock
The child safety lock prevents the rear doors
from being opened from the inside and the rear
power windows from being operated.
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Fig. 43 Driver&#39;s door: controls
> To activate or deactivate the child safety lock
(rear power windows and interior door handle)
for the rear doors, press the left and/or right 8
button in the driver&#39;s door > fig. 43. The indica-
tor light in the button turns on/blinks.
> Make sure the child safety lock is working by
checking the function on the rear power win-
dow switch and door handle.
> Applies to: vehicles with controls for the cli-
mate control system in the rear and MMI: To al-
so restrict the operation of the climate control
system in the rear, select on the home screen:
SETTINGS > Display & brightness > Operation
in rear
When the child safety lock is switched on, the
following functions are disabled:
— The rear inner door handles
— The rear power windows
— The control panel* for the climate control sys-
tem in the rear
—The buttons in the rear for the sunshades*
—The button for the front passenger&#39;s seat ad-
justment* (when the child safety lock is activat-
ed for the rear door on the front passenger&#39;s
side)
—The buttons for the power-adjustable rear
seats”
— Rear Seat Remote* > page 28
Message in the instrument cluster display
@/ Child safety lock: malfunction! Please
contact Service
There is a malfunction in the child safety lock.
Press the button again.
If the message stays on, drive immediately to an
authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service
Facility to have the malfunction repaired.

— Follow the safety precautions > page 43.
—A malfunction in the child safety lock could
allow the rear doors to be opened from the
inside, which increases the risk of an acci-
dent.

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Opening and closing

Convenience opening and closing the
sunshade*
Applies to: vehicles with power blinds
You can open or close all of the sunshades at
once.
> Press and hold [2:] on the lower display. Or:
> Press and hold the [2:] button in the rear door.
Or:
> Applies to: Rear Seat Remote: Select on the
home screen: Blinds. Press on the picture of
the sunshade to operate it.

ZA WARNING
— Never close the windows or panoramic glass
roof* carelessly or in an uncontrolled man-
ner, because this increases the risk of injury.
— For security reasons, the windows and the
panoramic glass roof* can only be opened
and closed with the vehicle key at a maxi-
mum distance of approximately 6.5 feet
(2 m) from the vehicle. Always pay attention
when using the f button to close the win-
dows and the panoramic glass roof* so that
no one is pinched. The closing process will
stop immediately when the ff button is re-
leased.

Panoramic glass roof
Operating the panoramic glass roof and
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Applies to: vehicles with panoramic glass roof and roof sun-
shade


Fig. 45 Headliner: panoramic glass roof and sunshade*
buttons
The control buttons are equipped with a two-
stage function. Depending on the equipment, it
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may also be possible to operate the roof and the
roof sunshade from the rear.
When tilting or opening the roof, the roof sun-
shade will open partially or completely if the sun-
shade is closed.
Operating the front roof sunshade
Requirement: the roof must be closed.
> Opening and closing the sunshade: push the
2D switch in the headliner @) briefly toward
the rear or forward to the second level. Or:
Push or pull the &> switch in the rear briefly
downward or upward to the second level.
> Partially opening the sunshade: press the A>
switch to the first level until the sunshade
reaches the desired position. Or:
> Applies to: Rear Seat Remote: Open or close the
sunshade: select on the home screen: Blinds.
Press on the picture of the sunshade to operate
it.
Operating the rear roof sunshade*

> Opening and closing the sunshade: push the -&
switch in the headliner @) briefly forward or to-
ward the rear to the second level. Or:
> Push or pull the switch in the rear door
briefly downward or upward to the second lev-
el.
> Partially opening the sunshade: press the
switch to the first level until the sunshade
reaches the desired position. Or:
> Applies to: Rear Seat Remote: Select on the
home screen: Blinds. Press on the picture of
the sunshade to operate it.
Operating the roof from the cockpit
> Tilting the roof: press the A> switch in the
headliner briefly upward to the second level (@).
> Closing the tilted roof: pull the 2> switch
downward briefly to the second level.
> Opening the roof: slide the 2s switch back
briefly twice in a row to the second level @).
> Closing the roof: push the 2> 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.
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Opening and closing

> Lock the glove compartment with the mechani-
cal key.
> Give your vehicle key to the service personnel
who are parking your vehicle and keep the me-
chanical key.
The following buttons are deactivated when the
valet parking function is switched on:
— <3 button in the driver&#39;s door
— <3 or 4s button on the vehicle key
— Handle in the luggage compartment lid
If the valet parking function is switched on, a
message will appear every time the ignition is
switched on.
@ Tips
Please note that the luggage compartment
can still be accessed from the vehicle interior
in vehicles with fixed rear seat backrests or
ones that cannot be locked, even when the
valet parking function is switched on.
Garage door opener
Applies to: vehicles with garage door opener
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ent systems
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 trans-
mitters.

ZX 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, remove the key user
= page 42 and reset all settings to the fac-
tory settings > page 267.
— For an explanation on conformity with the
FCC regulations in the United States and the
Industry Canada regulations, see
> page 339.
G) 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.
— 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 > @.
Applies to: vehicles with garage door opener
Requirements: the remote control transmitter
must be programmed > page 58, the vehicle
must be within range of the system, and the igni-
tion 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 ra button on the
lower
display. Or
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Lights and Vision

Interior lighting buttons
ax&* — Interior lighting on/off
a* - Rear interior lighting on/off
4 - Door contact switch on/off. The interior light-
ing is controlled automatically.
Touch-sensitive reading lights
> To turn a reading light on or off, touch the sur-
face @ briefly.
> To activate the manual dimming function,
touch the surface @) when the light is switched
off and keep touching it until the desired
brightness is reached.
Rear interior lighting

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Fig. 52 Headliner: reading lights
Press the 2s* button to switch the rear interior
lighting on or off.
Touch-sensitive reading lights*
> To turn a reading light on or off, touch the sur-
face @ briefly.
> To activate the manual dimming function,
touch the surface @ when the light is switched
off and keep touching it until the desired
brightness is reached.
Matrix reading lights*
When the reading lights are switched on, you can
individually adjust the brightness, position, and
focus range.
> Applies to: Rear Seat Remote: Select on the
home screen: LIGHTS > Matrix lights > Individ-
ual.
Interior lighting
Applies to: vehicles with interior lighting
The ambient lighting turns on when the ignition
is switched on. The ambient lighting is deactivat-
ed when the light function is OFF.
You can adjust the interior lighting individually.
The settings depend on the vehicle equipment.
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
VEHICLE > Light & Visibility > Interior light-
ing.
> Applies to: Rear Seat Remote: Select on the
home screen: LIGHTS > Interior lighting.
You can choose among predefined color profiles,
such as Maritime.
Additional settings and profiles:
— Brightness: you can adjust the brightness for
all of the interior lighting.
— Individual: you can adjust the brightness and
color of the interior lighting separately, divided
into contour and surface lighting.
— Drive select: the contour and surface lighting
color changes depending on the selected Audi
drive select* mode.
G) Tips
— Depending on vehicle equipment, when the
Drive select function is activated, the color
of the contour and surface lighting may
briefly change to red or blue when the inte-
rior temperature is manually increased or
decreased.
— Certain settings are stored automatically in
the active personal profile.
Display brightness
You can adjust the instrument and display illumi-
nation separately. The settings depend on the ve-
hicle equipment.
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
SETTINGS > Display & brightness.
> Applies to: Rear Seat Remote: Select on the
home screen: SETTINGS > Device.
Possible settings in the MMI:
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Sitting correctly and safely

— The distance between your upper body and the
steering wheel or instrument panel is at least
10 inches (25 cm)
— The distance between your knees and the in-
strument panel is at least 4 inches (10 cm)
— Your thighs are lightly supported by the front
surface of the seat
— The backrest is in an upright position and your
back
is resting against it
— You have a sufficient view of the area around
the vehicle
— You have a clear view of the instrument cluster,
indicator lights, and the head-up display*
Seat settings menu: quick access
If you press on the image of the driver&#39;s or front
passenger&#39;s seat in the climate control system
menu & page 104, fig. 95 @, you will go directly
to the seat settings for that seat.

ZA WARNING
— If you are too close to the steering wheel or
instrument panel, the airbag system cannot
provide the optimal protection, which in-
creases the risk of injury and death.
—To reduce the risk of injury in the event of
sudden braking maneuvers or accidents,
never drive with the backrest reclined very
far. The airbag system and seat belts can on-
ly provide optimal protection when the back-
rest is in an upright position and the driver
is wearing the seat belt correctly. If the
backrest is angled back too far, the safety
belt can shift to soft areas of the body, such
as the stomach, which increases the risk of
injury.
—To reduce the risk of an accident, only adjust
the seats when the vehicle is stationary.
— Be careful when adjusting the seat. Lack of
control or attention when adjusting can re-
sult in injuries due to pinching to vehicle oc-
cupants both in the front seats and rear
seats.
— Never place objects in the driver&#39;s footwell.
Objects could shift and enter the area
around the pedals, which could prevent you
from using them. You would then be unable
to use the pedals if sudden driving or brak-


ing maneuvers were needed, which increas-
es the risk of an accident.
— Make sure that the floor mats are always se-
curely attached.
—To reduce the risk of an accident, never place
additional floor mats or other floor covers
over the installed floor mats, because this
reduces the pedal&#39;s range of motion and can
impair pedal operation.
—To reduce the risk of injury, never place your
feet on the instrument panel, out of the
window, or on the seat surfaces. This also
applies to passengers in the rear seats.
G) Tips
At the same time, only move the respective
seat using the controls.

Adjusting the front seats with buttons
You can adjust the basic settings using the but-
tons.

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Fig. 60 Front seat: seat adjustment buttons
The settings depend on the vehicle equipment.
Adjusting the seat position
> To move the seat forward or backward, push
the button @ forward or backward.
> To adjust the seat upward or downward, push
the rear section of the button @ upward or
downward.
> To adjust the seat surface, press the front part
of the button @ upward or downward.
Adjusting the backrests
> To move the backrest forward or backward,
press the button (@) forward or backward.
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