key AUDI R8 2008 1.G Quick Reference Guide

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To open:
Press the switch on the driver’s door. To close:
Press the tank flap until you hear it click into place.
Engine oil
The correct oil specifications and
engine oil capacity are listed in the
Performance, weights and dimen-
sions section of the
Owner’s Manual.
Fuel
(see sticker)
Tyre pressures
(see sticker on door
pillar on driver side)
Warning triangle
The compartment for the
warning triangle is located beneath the luggage compartment floor.
Luggage lid
To open:
Press the button on
the remote control key or on the driver's door. The lid will springopen slightly. Press the release
flap between the radiator grille and the luggage lid and lift the lid.
To close: Lower the luggage lid
and press it into the catch.

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Starting the engine
Switching on the ignition/starting the engine
Insert the key into the ignition lock.
To switch on the ignition: Turn the
key to position .
To start the engine (on vehicles
with manual gearbox): Press
the clutch and turn the key to position until the engine
starts.
To start the engine (R tronic):
Press the brake pedal and turn
the key to position until the
engine starts.
To switch off the engine: Turn the key
to position .
0
2
2
1
R tronic
Automated manual gearbox
The clutch mechanism and gear
changes are controlled electronically.
You can drive in automatic mode
or shift gears yourself manually.
A - Automatic and manual gear selection
p Briefly press the selector lever to position A.
The gears ar e c

hanged automatically.
p Briefly press the selector lever forwards (
+) to shift up a gear.
p Briefly pull the selector lever back (-) to shift down a gear.
N - Neutral
p Press the selector lever from position Atowards the right ( N) or
fr
om reverse gear (position R ) towards the left (A).
R - Reverse gear
p With the vehicle stationary (engine idling), press the brake pedal and briefly
press the selector

lever from position Nto R.
Sport function
Press the button to activate/deactivate the sport function.
In the sport function mode, the engine’s power reserves are utilised fully.
SPORT
N
R
+
–
AN