warning AUDI A8 2013 Workshop Manual

©-Switching front passenger seat adjust­
ment on/off: this function must be activated
in the MMI
r=> page 63, r:=> &. To switch front
passenger seat adjustment on, pre ss the but­
ton . You can now adjust the front passenger
seats using the buttons @ and @. If you do
not press the buttons @ or@ , front passen­
ger seat adjustment sw itches
off automatical­
ly after approximately ten seconds.
A WARNING
- The power adjustment for the individual
seats also works with the ignition . For
this reason, children should never be left
unattended in the vehicle -they could be
injured!
- Exercise caution when adjusting the
seats. Unsupervised or careless seat ad­
justment can pinch fingers or hands
causing injuries.
- Vehicles with a pass through in the cen­
ter console have seat ing for four. The
long center console between the two
Reclining rear seat overview
Applies to vehicles: with reclining rear seat
----------------- ~@ -------
F ig. 58 Rear door: a djusting t he reclining posit ion
@ -Adjusting the reclining position
@ -Adjusting the standard position
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rear seats is not a seating position.
Therefore, a safety belt is not provided .
.
(D Note
If a child seat is attached to one of the rear
seats, this seat must not be adjusted using
the power controls under any circumstan­
ces . The easy entry funct ion for this seat
must also be deactivated in the MMI
r:=> page 63. The child seat as well as the
rear seat can be damaged by the adjust­
ment process.
@ Tips
The massage function switches off auto­ matically after approximately 10 minutes .
- If you cannot move the front passenger
seat , it may be because
- the front passenger's seat memory
function is switched off
r::!> page 66 or
- the child safety lock is switched on (the
~ button r::!> page 40 or the rig ht t
button r::!> page 40 lights up in the driv ­
er's door), or
- the front passenger seat adjustment is
switched
off in the MMI r::!> page 63.
@-Fold ing the leg support up/down
@ -Leg suppo rt steeper/flat ter
I ± ...
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© -Leg s upport forward/back
@ -Adjusting the display
Operating the reclining rear seat
Appl ies to vehicles : wit h recl ining rear seat
Fig. 59 Re ar cente r co nso le : seat adj ustment b utto ns
Reclining po sition on /off
CD-Adjusting the reclining position : press
and hold the button
CD c:> page 61 , fig . 58 un­
til your seat and the front passenger's seat reach their end pos itions
c:> page 61, fig. 58 .
Depending on the last setting, the leg suppo rt
may fold out at t he same time. The front pas­
senger seat's can no longer be used in the re­
clining position
c:> & .
@ -Adjusting the standard position: press
and hold the button @unti l the front pas­
senger 's seat reaches its end position and its
head rest raint is upr ight. The leg s upport
folds in at the same time
c:> & .
You can adj ust the leg suppo rt or fold the dis ­
p lay forward in the reclining position:
Adjusting the leg support
@ -Folding the leg support out/in: press and
ho ld the left/right button@
c:> fig. 59 unt il
the leg support reaches the desired posit ion .
@ -Leg support steeper/f latter: Activate
front passenger 's seat adjustment with the
button
(j) . To adjust the front passenger's
seat backrest and the leg support, press the button ® forwa rd/back.
© -Leg support forward/back : Activate front
passenger's seat adjustment w ith the button
(j) . To adjust the front passenge r's seat a nd leg suppo
rt fo rward/back, press the button @
forward/back.
Ad justing the d isplay
@ -Tilting the display forward/back: press
and hold the left/ right button @ until the d is­
play reaches the desired position.
You can fold the disp lay forward so that you
have a clear view of the roadway. With the
seat in the recl ining posit ion , press and hold
the right b utton @ unti l the d isplay is folded
f orward . Make sure the driver has a clear view
of the exterior mirrors. If so , confirm the
question in the MMI with Yes. If you answer
No or do not respond to the question, the dis­
play will return to the upright pos ition.
Ad justing the front p assenger 's seat
(j) -Make sure that the front passenger 's seat
adjustment is switched on in the Infotain­
ment system
c:> page 63. Activate the front
passenger's seat adjustment with the button
(j) . You can now adjust the passenger's seat
forward/back and the backrest us ing the but ­
tons @) and ®· W it h buttons
CD !@, you can
adjus t the passenger's seat to the recl in ing/
u pr ight position.
If yo u do no t ad just the pas­
senger's seat, the bu tton
0 will dea ctivate
a utomat ica lly after abo ut 10 seconds .
A WARNING ~
Do not use the front passenger's seat for
seating when it is in the reclin ing pos ition .
This increases the risk of serious injury or
death.
- Never adjust the recl ining position when
the front passenger's seat is occupied.
This inc reases the risk of injury.
- Do not t ilt the disp lay if the driver's view
of the right exter ior mirror will be ob­
structed .
- Make sure the area between the leg sup­
port a nd the front passenger 's seat back­
rest is clear befo re fo ld ing the leg sup-
port i n so that yo u are not pinched .
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Head restraints
Adjusting the head restraints
Head restraints that are adjusted according
to body size, along with the safety belt, offer
effective protection .
Fig. 6 1 Comfort head restraints: adjusting the s ide
bolsters
F ig. 62 Oute r rear seat: adjus ting the head restra int
Ad just the head restraint so the upper edge is
as even as possible with the top of your head.
If that is not possible, try to adjust the head
restra int so that it is as close to this posit ion
as possible ¢
page 64.
Adjusting front he ad restr aints
• To adjust the height of the front head re­
stra ints, press/push the button©
Q page 58, fig. 54 up/down Q _&.
• Vehicles with recl ining rear seat : G rasp the
s ides of the passenger's head restra int w ith
bot h hands and slide it upwa rd/downward .
Adjusting re ar he ad restraints (adjustable
head restraints )
The center rear head restra int is not adjusta­
b le. •
Grasp the sides of the head restraint with
both hands and slide it upward until you feel
it click into place ¢
A_.
• To lower the head restraints, press button -
small arrow -
Q fig. 62 and slide the head re­
straint all the way down .
Adju sting the side bolster s*
• To adjust the side bolsters *, press them into
the desired position ¢
fig. 61.
Refer to Q page 138, Proper adjustment of
head restraints
for guidelines on how to ad­
just the height of the front head restraints to
suit the occupant's body size.
A WARNING
--
-All seats are equipped with head re­
straints. Driving without head restraints
or w ith head restra ints that are not prop­
erly adjusted increases the risk of serious
or fatal neck i nju ry dramatically.
- Read and heed all WARNINGS
¢ page 138, Proper adjustment of head
restrain ts .
- Vehicles w ith a pass through in the cen­
ter console have seating for four. The long cen ter console between the two
rear seats is
not a seat ing posi tion.
Therefore, a sa fe ty belt is not provided .
((0 Tips
- To prevent the head rest raints from run­
ning into the headliner, t hey re tract au­
toma tically when moving the seat for­
wa rd or upward .
- Correctly adj usted head restra in ts and
safety belts are an extremely effective
combination of safety features .

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Memory buttons
App lies to vehicles: with memory function
Fig. 63 Drive r's door : m emory f unction butto ns
Fig . 64 Rear door: memory f unction butto ns
The memory buttons are located in the driv­
er's/front passenger's door and in the rear
doors".
Storing seating p rofiles
.. To s tore a seating profi le, press the ISETI
button and then one of the memory but­
tons .
.. To recall a seating profile, press and hold
the memory button until the seat is adjust­
ed to the stored settings .
.. To sw itch the memory function for the driv­
er or front passenger off, press the
I OFF I
button. The word OFF lights up when the
memo ry fu nction is sw itched off. Seating
profiles will not be stored .
Adjusting the re cl ining po sition /standard
position
.. To adj ust the recl ining pos it ion, press and
hold the@ button until the seat moves into
the end position .
.. To ad just the standard pos ition, press and
hold the @ button until the seat moves into
the end position.
A WARNING
- For safety reasons, the seat setting
should only be recalled when the veh icle
is stationary· otherw ise you risk hav ing
an accident .
- If necessary, you stop the process by
press ing the
IOF Fj button or any of the
memory buttons.
Adjusting the front passenger seat in
the MMI
Applies to vehicles: with memory function
The driver can adjust the position of the front
passenger seat.
Ad justing the front p assenger seat from
the driv er's s ide
.. Select: !CAR ! function b utton> Car sy ste m s
cont ro l button > V eh icle setting s > Seats >
Front pa ssenger sea t> Adju st seat p osi­
ti on.
.. You can now adjust the front passenger seat
using the buttons on the driver's seat
¢ page 58, fig. 54.
Matching the position of the driver's se a t
.. To adjust the front passenger seat to match
the driver's seat settings, select the
ICARI
function button > Car systems contro l but ­
ton
> V ehicle sett ings > Seats > Fr ont pa s·
s enger seat > Sy mmetry to dri ver seat .
.. Press and hold the control knob unti l the
adjustment process is comp lete .
@ Tips
When matching seat settings, the settings
for the lumbar support and seating sur·
face will not transfer to the front passeng ­
er's seat .

Full-length center
console
Overview
Applies to vehicles: with full-le ngth center console
Fig. 65 Rear: full -lengt h center console
@ · 115 volt socket c::> page 67
@ · cupholder c::> page 74
© -12 volt socket c::> page 73
@· Folding table c::> page 68
© ·center armrest and storage compart ­
ments : to open the deep compartment, press
the r ight button and fold the center armrest
upward. To open the compartment for the
massage function remote control*
c::> page 63
and for the telephone*, press the left button
and fold the center armrest upward.
115-volt socket
Applies to vehicles: with 115-volt socket
The 115-vo lt socket can on ly be used when
the engine is running
c::> .&. . When you push
the connector all the way into the socket, the
child safety mechanism releases and current
flows through the socket.
Equipment that can be connected
Electrical devices can be connected to the 115
volt socket in the vehicle. Power consumption
at the 115-volt socket must not exceed 150
watts (300 watts peak) . Check the power con­
sumpt ion of the equipment on the model
plate .
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LED on the socket
-The socket is ready for use when the LED is
green.
- If the LED blinks red, there is a malfunction.
The socket wi ll switch off automatically due
to overcurrent o r overheating . The socket
will switch on again automatica lly after a
cool-down period . Any devices that are con­
nected and switched on will activate again
automatically
c::> .&. .
A WARNING
-- The sockets and the-electrical accessories
connected to them operate only when
the ignition is switched on. Incorrect us­
age can lead to ser ious injuries or burns.
To reduce the risk of injuries, never leave
children unattended in the veh icle with
the vehicle key.
- Heavy equipment or plugs with integrat­
ed power supply units can damage the
socket and lead to injuries.
- Store all connected equipment securely
while the vehicle is moving so that they
cannot be thrown through the vehicle in
the event of a braking maneuver or an
accident.
- Never spill any liquids on the socket . If
any moisture gets into the socket, make
certain that all the moisture has dried up before using the socket again .
- Equipment that is connected to the vehi·
cle socket can heat up more than it does
when connected to the public gr id.
- When using adapters and extension
cords, the child safety for the 115-volt
socket is disabled and the socket is live .
- Never insert anything other than the
plug of an appropriate electrical accesso­
ry into the socket, especially things that
conduct e lectricity, e.g. meta l pens, knit­
ting need les, etc. into the contacts of the
115-volt socket.
- Turn the electrical equ ipment off if the
socket has switched off because of over­
heating.

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(D Note
-Always follow the manufacturer's in­
str uctions for all electrical accessories
you want to use with the electrical sock­
et!
- Do not connect lamps that contain a ne­
on tube. For technical reasons the lamp
may be damaged.
- Do not connect any 230-volt equipment
to the 115-volt socket. The equipment
may be damaged. If necessary, check the
permissible voltage for the equipment
on the model label.
- In the case of some power packs, e.g . for
a laptop computer, the built-in overcur­
rent shutoff prevents it from being
switched on because of excessive start­
up current. In this case, disconnect the
power pack from the consumer and re­
connect it after about 10 seconds.
@ Tips
- Unshielded equipment may cause inter­
ference in the radio and the vehicle elec­
tronics.
- Some equipment may work properly be­
cause of the reduced power (wattage),
available from the socket.
Folding table in the center console
Applies to vehicles: with folding table in the center con·
sole
The folding table is stored in the front area of
the center console .
Fig. 66 Rear cente r conso le: opening the fo lding table
Fig. 67 Rear center console: folding table inclined po ·
si tion
Opening
.. Pull the handle @back ¢ fig. 66. The fold­
ing table extends out partially by itself
¢,&. .
.. Pull the folding table up until it lock s into
place @.
.. Fold the tabletop back and down @.
Storing
.. Release the tabl etop @ to fold it back.
.. You can now move the folding table verti­
cally back into its original position.
A WARNING
--=
- Do not open the folding tab le while driv-
ing. Opening the folding table while driv­
ing increases the risk of injury in the
event of a collision or sudden braking .
- To reduce the risk of pinching, open and
close the folding table carefully and in a
controlled manner.

Luggage compartment
Tie-downs and luggage compartment net
The Luggage compartment net prevents small
objects from sliding.
Fig. 68 Locat ion of the fastening eyes in the luggage
compartment
Fig. 69 Luggage compartment net unhooked
~ To secure objects with the luggage com­
partment net*, fold the t ie-down bracket
upward
<:;> fig. 68.
~ Insert the hooks on the luggage compart­
ment net* into the tie-downs
¢ fig . 69.
~ Read and heed all WARNINGS ¢page 140,
Stowing Luggage.
I n a coll is ion, the laws of phys ics mean that
even smaller items that are loose in the vehi­
cle will turn into heavy missiles that can cause
serious injury . Items in the vehicle pick up ki­
netic energy which varies with the vehicle and
the weight of the item. Vehicle speed is the
most s ignificant factor.
F or example, in a frontal collis ion at a speed
of 30 mph (48 km/h), the forces acting on a
10-lb (4.5 kg) object are about
20 times the
normal weight of the item. This means that
the we ight of the item would suddenly be the
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equivalent of about 200 lbs (90 kg). One can
easily imagine the injuries that an item of that
weight flying freely through the passenger compartment can cause in a collision at a
speed considered relatively low.
A WARNING
Weak, damaged or improper straps used
to secure items to tie-downs can fail dur­
ing hard braking or in a collision and cause
serious personal injury.
-Al ways use su itable retaining straps and
prope rly secure items to the tie-downs in
the lu ggage compartment to help pre­
vent items from shifting or flying for­
ward.
- Never attach a child seat tether strap to
a tie-down.
- For strength-related reasons, the mount­
ing hooks can only be used to secure ob­
jects weighing up to 10 lb. (5 kg). Heavi­
er objects will not be adequately secured
- there is a risk of injury.

A WARNING
-The ski sack is intended only for the
transportation of skis and other light ob­
jects. To reduce the risk of serious per­
sonal injury, never transport heavy or pointed objects in the ski sack.
- When brak ing rapidly or during an acci­
dent, the load could be displaced and
cause injury to occupants.
- Sharp edges on the load must be covered
for protect ion. Always fasten the belt
t ightly around the sack and its contents
~fig. 73.
-For safety reasons, do not transport
more than two pairs of skis in the ski
sack.
- You must secure the ski sack with the strap after loading.
- Make sure all objects that you are trans­
porting in the pass-th rough a re secured.
Otherwise they cou ld slide around during
s u dden braking maneuvers and cause in­
jury.
(D Tips
- Never stow the sk i sack away when it is
still wet or damp ( for example, snow
melting from skis). Allow it to dry com­
plete ly before stowing it away.
- Position skis in the ski sack w ith the
pointed ends facing the front and ski
po les w ith the pointed ends facing the
rear.
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Roof rack
Description and mounting locations
Additional cargo can be carried with a roof
luggage rack.
Fi g. 74 Roof r ack attac hmen t po ints
.,. Always read and follow the instructions pro­
vided by the roof rack man ufacturer when
installing the roof rack system .
If luggage or cargo is to be carr ied on the
roof, you must observe the following:
- To enhance the vehicle's streamlined design,
rai n gutters have been molded into the roof.
It is not poss ible to use normal roof racks.
On ly install a roof rack specifically designed
for your model AB. Contact the nearest Audi
dea ler for information on approved modular
roof racks for your vehicle.
- On ly use roof racks approved for your vehi ­
cle. These approved roof racks are the basis
for a complete roof rack system. Additional
attachments or carrier systems are needed
to transport luggage and sports equipment.
We recommend using roof racks from the
Audi orig inal accessories program.
- When installing the roof rack, make sure it
is only mou nted on the designated locations
on the roof ~
fig. 74 .
-We recommend that you keep the installa­
tion instructions for your roof rack system
together w ith your Owner's literature in the
vehicle.
When sh ould the roof rack be remo ved?
-Before going through an automatic car wash
(it is best to ask the car wash operator for
adv ice)
..

72 Seats and storage
-When not in use, to reduce fuel consump­
tion, wind noise and to guard against theft.
A WARNING
- Use of an unapproved roof rack or incor­
rect mounting of an approved roof rack
can cause the roof rack or the items at­
tached to it to fall off the roof onto the
road .
- Objects falling from the roof of a vehicle
can cause a crash and personal injury .
- Only mount the roof rack on the desig­
nated locations on the roof
c::> fig. 7 4.
-The roof rack system must be installed
exactly according to the instructions pro­
vided.
- When driving with a roof rack system,
changes to the center of gravity and wind
resistance can change the vehicle han­
dling and lead to a collision . Always
adapt your driving and your speed to the
current conditions.
- Your vehicle warranty does not cover any
damages to the vehicle caused by using
roof racks or mounting structures not
approved by Audi for your vehicle. The
same applies to damage resulting from
incorrect roof rack installation.
- Always check the roof rack mountings
and hardware before each trip and dur­
ing a trip to make sure everything is se­
curely tightened. If necessary, retighten
the mountings and check the entire sys­
tem from time to time.
- After mounting a roof rack system, or
when you transport objects on the roof
of your vehicle, the height of the vehicle
is naturally increased. Be careful when
driving under low bridges or in parking
garages for example . This could cause
damage to the load and even the vehicle itself.
- Make sure the open rear lid and the sun­
roof* do not come into contact with the
roof rack.
Loading the roof rack
Always distribute loads evenly. Make sure
anything on the roof rack is securely tied
down.
.. Always distribute the loads on the roof rack
evenly .
.. Always attach items to the roof rack secure-
ly before you drive off.
The maximum permissible roof weight is
220
lb (100 kg).
The roof weight is the total of
the weight of the roof rack, the attachments
and the cargo you are carrying. You must also
not exceed the maximum load weight for the
roof rack you are using.
When using a roof rack system which has a lower load carrying capacity, you must not use
up the total maximum permissible load carry­
ing capacity specified above. Instead, you
should load the roof rack system only to the
maximum capacity specified by the manufac­
turer of the roof rack system .
A WARNING ,_
Weak, damaged or improper straps used
to secure items to the roof rack can fail
during hard braking or in a collision and
cause serious personal injury .
- Make sure the roof rack is installed exact­
ly as specified above
c::> page 71.
-Always use suitable mounting straps for
securing items to the roof rack to help
prevent items from shifting or flying for­
ward .
- Items on the roof rack must always be securely mounted .
- The use of a roof rack can negatively af­
fect the way a vehicle handles . Cargo
that is large, heavy, bulky, long or flat
will have a greater negative influence on
the vehicle's aerodynamics, center of
gravity and overall handling. Always
drive slowly, avoid sudden braking and
maneuvers when transporting cargo on
the roof of your vehicle.

-Never exceed the maximum permissible
load carry ing capacity of the roof of your
vehicle, the permissible axle weights and
the permissible total weight of your vehi­ cle
~ page 290, Weights.
@ For the sake of the environment
As a result of the increased wind resist­ance created by a roof rack, your vehicle is
using fue l unnecessarily. So remove the
roof rack after using it.
12-volt sockets
Applies to vehicles: 12-volt sockets
Electrical accessories can be connected to ev­
ery 12-volt socket.
Fig. 75 Section of the trim panel of the luggage com­
part men t; 12-volt socket
Fig. 76 Rear center console: 12-volt socket
"' Open the socket cover¢ fig. 75 or¢ fig. 76.
"' Insert the plug of the e lectrical device into
the socket.
There is an additional 12 volt socket in the
front center console¢
page 74, fig. 77.
The 12 volt sockets can be used for electrical
accessories. The power input must not exceed
120 watts.
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Before you purchase any accessories, always
read and follow the information in
~ page 298, Additional accessories and parts
replacement.
A WARNING
The sockets and the electrical accessories
connected to them operate only when the ignition is switched on. Incorrect usage
can lead to ser ious injuries or burns. To re­
duce the risk of injuries, never leave chil­
dren unattended in the vehicle with the ve­
hicle key.
(D Note
To avoid damaging the socket, only use
plugs that fit properly.
- Never connect equipment that generates
electrical current, such as a solar pane l
or battery charger, to the 12 volt socket.
This could damage the vehicle's electri­
cal system .
- The 12 volt socket should only be used
for a short period of ti me as a power
source for electrical equ ipment . Please
use the electrical sockets in the vehicle
when connecting equipment for longer periods.
(D Tips
When the engine is off and accessories are
still plugged in and are on, the vehicle bat­
tery can still be drained.