roof AUDI A8 2013 Owners Manual

2 Table of contents Vehicle literature .. .. .. .. .. ... .
5
About this Owner's Manual . . . 6
Controls and equipment .. ... .
Ins truments and controls .. . .
General illustration ......... .. ... .
Instruments and warning /
indicator lights ........ .. .. .. . .
Instruments ............ ... .. ... .
Warning/indicator lights .......... .
Driver information display .. .. .. ... .
On-Board Diagnostic system (OBD) . . .
Opening and closing .. .. .... . .
Keys .. ...... ........... .. .. ... .
Power locking system ..... .. .. .. . .
Luggage compartment lid .. .. .. .. . .
Child safety lock . .......... ... .. . .
Power windows . .......... ... .. . .
Valet park ing . ........... .. .. ... .
Sliding/tilting sun roof ... .. .. .. .. . .
Panoramic sunroof ........ .. .. ... .
Clear vision .. ........ .. .. .. .. . .
Lights . .. .. ............. .. .. .. . .
I nterior lights .............. .. ... .
V1s1on ..... ... .... ......... .... .
Wiper and washer system ... ... .. . .
Mirrors ................. .. .. ... .
Digital compass .......... .... ... .
Seats and storage ....... .. .. . .
General recommendations ..... .. . .
Front seats ... ........... .... ... .
Rear seats .. ... .... ...... .. .. .. . .
H ead restraints .............. .. . .
Seat memory . ... ..... ... .. .. .. . .
Full-length center console .... .. ... .
L uggage compartment .. .. .. .. ... .
Pass-through with ski sack ........ .
Roof rack ....... ......... ... ... .
12-vo lt sockets ........ ... .. .. ... .
Storage .. .. .. . .......... .. .. ... .
Cooler ... .. .................... . 8
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43
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57
57
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64
65
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69 70
71
73
74
75
Warm and cold .......... ..... .
Climate controls . ............. ... . 78
78
On the road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 2
Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Starting and stopping the engine . . . . 83
E lectromechanical parking brake . . . . 85
Start-Stop-System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Speed warning system . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Cruise control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Audi adaptive cruise control
and braking guard . . . . . . . . . . . .
93
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Genera l information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Audi adaptive cruise control . . . . . . . . 95
Audi braking gua rd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Audi lane assis t . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Lane assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Audi side assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Lane Change Assistant. . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Audi drive select . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Driving settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Raising/lowering the vehicle . . . . . . . . 111
Driver messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Night vision a ssistant . . . . . . . . . 112
Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Pedestrian detection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Pedestrian warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
General information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Switching on and off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Settings in the MMI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
D river messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Automatic Transmission . . . . . . 115
t iptron ic (8-speed transmission) . . . . . 115
Parking systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
General information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Advanced parking system with rear
view came ra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Peripheral cameras . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126

Removing the mechanical key
Fig. 17 Remote co ntrol maste r key : re mov ing the me­
c han ical key
• Press the release button@ ¢ fig. 17.
• Pull the mechanica l key @ out of the mas ­
ter key.
Using the mechan ica l key, you can:
- lock and unlock* the storage compartment
on the passenger's side
<=:> page 74 .
-lock and unlock the vehicle manually
c:> page 35 .
-lock the front and rear passenger doors me­
chanically
c:> page 36.
- unlock the luggage compartment lid man­
ually
c:> page 39 .
Check light and battery in the master
key
Fig. 18 Remote master key: Re mov ing the batte ry
hold er
Check light in the maste r ke y
The check light @<=:> fig. 18 in the master key
p rov ides info rmat ion about d ifferent cond i­
tions.
• The check light turns on briefly once when a
button is pressed, and dur ing an "inqu iry"
by the convenience key system.
Op enin g an d clos ing 31
• If the check light does not come on, the
battery is dead and has to be replaced. In
add ition, when the battery is dead
the m
indicator light appears in the instrument
cluster display as well as the message
Pl ease chang e th e key b attery .
Maste r ke y b atte ry replacement
• Remove the mechanical key c:> page 31.
• Press the re lease button ® c:> fig. 18 on the
battery holder and at the same time pull the
battery holder out of the master key in the
direction of the arrow .
• Install the new battery CR 2032 with the
"+ " sign facing down.
• Push the battery holder carefu lly into the
maste r key.
• Install the mechan ical key.
@ For the sake of the environment
D ispose of dead batteries properly so as
not to poll ute the environment.
@ Tips
The rep lacement battery must be the
same specifica tion as the o rigina l.
Electronic immobilizer
The immobilizer helps to prevent unauthor­
ized use of your vehicle .
A computer chip ins ide your key automatically
deact ivates the electron ic immobilizer when
the key is inside the vehicle . When you remove
the key from the vehicle, the elect ron ic immo ­
bilizer is automa tically ac tivated once aga in.
& WARNING
A lways take the key with you when you
leave the vehicle. The key can disarm the
e lectronic engine immobilizer and permit
an unauthorized person to start the engine
and enable operation of the vehicle sys­
tems such as power w indow or power sun-
roof leading to serious pe rsonal injury .
Ill>

42 Opening and clo sing
• Leave the master key with the service per­
sonnel for parking and keep the mechanical
key with you.
When the "valet pa rking" feature is activated:
- the unlocking button for the luggage com­
partment lid~ in the driver's doo r is inac­
t ive
- the button~ on the master key is inact ive
- the opening handle in the luggage compart-
ment lid is inactive.
The vehicle can be driven and locked and un­ locked with the master key . Access to the lug ­
gage compartment is blocked .
When the va let parking function is switched
on, the message
V alet pa rk ing act iv ated ap­
pears in the instrument cluster disp lay when
you switch the ign it ion on .
Sliding/tilting sunroof
Operation
Fig . 3 4 Sect io n of the he adli ner: S lidin g/tiltin g sunroof
b utto n
@ Tilting and sliding
• To tilt the sunroof comp lete ly, press the
switch briefly to the second leve l
9 fig. 34
briefly.
• To close the sunroof completely, pull the
switch briefly to the second leve l
9 .&,.
• To select a n in termed iate position, press/
pull the switch to the fi rst level until the de­
s ired posit ion is reached.
@ Opening and closing
• To open the sunroof completely, slide the
button back briefly to the second level. •
To close the sun roof completely, slide the
button forward briefly to the second level
Q .&, .
• To se lect a partially open pos ition, slide the
bu tton forward/back to the first level unt il
the roof reaches the desired position .
A wind deflector integrated into the sliding/
t il ting sunroof adapts automatically to the
speed and sunroof pos ition . This reduces wind
noise to a m inimum in all sunroof positions .
You can sti ll close or open the sunroof for up
to ten minutes after you have switched the ig­ nition
off . The sw itch is deact ivated once the
driver's or front passenger 's doo r is opened .
Solar prot ection
The solar protection opens automatica lly
when the sunroof opens.
Vehicles with a g lass pane l s u nroo f: the sun
shade can be opened and closed by hand
when the sunroof is closed.
Vehicles wi th a solar pa nel sunroof*: the
cl osed s unshade opens au tomatically when
t h e sunroof opens.
A WARNING
Pay careful attention when closing the
sliding/tilt ing sunroof -otherwise serious
i njury could result ! Always take t he key
with you w hen leav ing the veh icle .
(D Note
Always close your sliding/tilt ing sunroof
when leaving your veh icle. S udden rain can
cause damage to the interior equ ipment of
your vehicle, particularly the e lectronic
equipmen t.
@ Tips
- Informat ion regarding the so lar roof*
¢ page 81 .
-The sliding/tilt ing sunroof w ill only open
at temperatures above -4 °F
(-20 °() .

Emergency closing of the sliding/tilting
sunroof
If the sun roof detects an object in its path
when it is closing, it will open again automati­
cally. In this case, you can close the roof with
the power emergency closing function.
.. Within five seconds after the sunroof opens
automatically, pull the switch until the roof
closes.
Panoramic sunroof
Opening/closing the roof
App lies to vehicles: with panoramic sunroof
Fig. 35 Sectio n of t he front headliner : panoramic s un­
roof bu tton
Fig. 36 Rear doo r: pa noram ic sun roof button
@ Tilting the front segment of the roof
.. To tilt the sunroof completely, press the
button up br iefly to the second level~-
.. To close the sunroof completely, pull the
button
l""'I down briefly to the second level
¢ A .
.. To select a tilted position, press/pull the
button
l""'I to the first level until the desired
position is reached.
Opening and closing 43
@ Sliding the front segment of the roof
.. To open the sunroof completely, slide the
button
~ back to just before the second
level ¢
fig. 35.
.. To close the sunroof completely , slide the
button ~ forward briefly to the second lev­
el
Q & .
.. To select a partially open position, slide the
button~ forward/back to the first level un ­
til the desired position is reached .
Tilting the rear segment of the roof
The rear segment of the roof can be operated
both from the cockpit and from the rear seat.
.. To tilt the sunroof completely, press the
button ~ in the rear door briefly to the sec­
ond level ¢
fig. 36 .
.. To close the sunroof completely, pull the
button~ up briefly to the second level
QA .
.. To select a tilted position, press/pull the
button~ to the first level until the desired
posi tion is reached. Or
.. To operate the roof from the cockpit, press
the
I REAR MODE ! button¢ fig. 35. You can
now open/close the rear segment of the roof
using the button
l"-'I in the headliner. The
LED in the front of the headliner turns on
when the rear roof segment is tilted.
After the ignition is switched off, you can still
operate the panoramic sunroof for about 10 minutes. The switch is deactivated once the
driver's or front passenger's door is opened .
A WARNING
-
Be careful when closing the panoramic
sunroof- otherw ise serious injury could re­
sult! For this reason, always ta ke the igni­
tion key with you when leaving the vehicle .
(D Note
Always close your panoramic sunroof when
l eaving your vehicle . Sudden ra in can cause
damage to the interior equipment of your
vehicle, particularly the e lectronic equip­
ment.

44 Opening and closing
- Information regarding convenience
opening/closing ¢
page 33.
-The panoramic sunroof will only open at
temperatures above -4 °F (-20 °C).
- To prevent both roof segments from col ­
liding with one another, you do not need
to
- tilt the rear roof segment if the front
roof segment is already open .
- close the front roof segment if the rear roof segment is already tilted .
Opening/closing the sun shade
Applies to vehicles: with panoramic sunroof
© Front sun shade
.,. To open the sun shade completely, slide the
button
G;J back to just before the second lev­
el ¢
page 43, fig . 35 .
.,. To close the sun shade completely, slide the
button
G;J forward briefly to the second lev­
el.
.,. To select a partially open position, slide the
button
G;J to the first level until the desired
position is reached.
© Rear sun shade
.,. To open the sun shade completely, press
the button ~ in the rear door briefly to the
second level¢
page 43, fig. 36 .
.,. To close the sun shade completely, pull the
button
G;J up to the second level¢.&_ .
.,. To select a partially open position, press/
pull the button
GJ to the first level until the
desired position is reached. Or
.,. To operate the sun shade from the cockpit,
press the
I REAR MODEi button ¢ page 43,
fig. 35. You can now open/close the rear sun
shade using the button~ in the headliner.
A WARNING
-
Be careful when closing the panoramic
sunroof - otherwise serious injury could re­
sult! For this reason, always take the igni­
tion key with you when leaving the vehicle.
Roof segment/sun shade emergency
closing
Appl ies to vehicles: with pano ramic sunroof
If the roof segment or sun shade detects an
object in its path when it is closing, it will
open again automatically . In this case, you
can then close it with the power emergency
closing function .
.,. Within five seconds after the roof segment
or sun shade opens automatically, pull the
switch until it closes.

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.
S ea ts a nd s to rage 71
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.
Seats and storage 73
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.

78 Warm and cold
Warm and cold Climate controls
Description
The climate control system warms, cools and
adds humidity to the air in the vehicle interior.
It is the most effect ive when the windows and
sunroof* are closed . If the temperature inside
the parked vehicle becomes very warm, open­ ing the window briefly will speed up the cool­
ing process.
I n all heating mode functions except
defrost,
the blower on ly switches to a higher speed
once the engine coolant has reached a certain
temperature.
Condensation from the cooling system can
drip and form a puddle of water under the ve­
hicle. This is normal and does not mean there
is a leak.
Pollutant filter
The pol lutant filter removes pollutants such
as dust and pollen from the air.
The air pollutants filter must be changed at
the intervals spec ified in you r Warranty
&
Maintenance booklet, so that the air condi­
tioner can properly work.
I f you drive your vehicle in an a rea with high
a ir po llution, the fi lter may need to be
changed more frequent ly than specified in
your Aud i Warranty
& Maintenance booklet. If
in doubt, ask your authorized Audi Service Ad­
visor for advice .
Key coded settings
The climate control settings are a utomat ically
stored and assigned to the remote control key
that is in use.
A WARNING
Reduced visibility is dangerous and can
cause accidents. -
- For safe driving it is very important that
all windows be free of ice, snow and con­
densation.
- Comp letely familiarize yourself with the
proper use and funct ion of the heat ing
and ventilation system and especially how to defog and defrost the windows.
- Never use the windshield wiper/washer
system in freez ing weather unt il you
have warmed the windshield first, using
the heating and ventilation system. The
washer solution may freeze on the wind­ sh ie ld and reduce visib ility.
(D Note
- If you suspect that the air conditioner has been damaged, switch the system
off to avoid further damage and have it
inspected by a qualified dealership.
- Repairs to the Audi air conditioner re­
quire special technical know ledge and
special tools. Contact an authorized Aud i
dea ler fo r assistance.
@ For the sake of the environment
By reducing the amount of fuel you use,
you also reduce the amount of pollutants
emitted into the air.
(D Tips
- Keep the air intake s lots (in fro nt of the
w indshield) free from ice, snow and de ­
bris in order to maintain the proper func­
tion of the climate control system.
- T he energy management system may
switch the seat heating* or rear window
defroster off temporari Ly . These systems
are available again as soon as the energy
balance has been restored.
- Air escapes through vents under the rear
window. When placing items of clothing
on the luggage compartment cover, en­
sure that the openings are not covered.

(D Note
To avoid damage to the heating elements in the seats, do not kneel on the seats or
place heavy loads on a small area of the
seat.
Setup
The climate control system setup is accessed
through the MMI.
• Se lect: ICARI function button > Car systems
control button > A/C.
Rear cabin settings*
When this function is selected, all sett ings for
the rear can be adjusted through the climate
control system in the cockpit . The climate
control system settings cannot be adjusted in
the rear seat at the same time. This function
switches off after a certain period of time or
when one of the dials in the cockp it is press­
ed .
Auto recirculation*
The sensitivity level of the automatic recircu­
l ation mode can be set at various levels from
off to sensitive. The recirculation mode l"""I is
controlled on automatically. You must press
the ~ button if fog forms on the w indows .
Footwell temperature
You can adjust the footwe ll temperature so
that it is cooler or warmer.
A/C mode
The strength of the airflow can be adjusted to
light, medium o r strong .
Windshield heat*
When the defroster~ is switched on and the
Auto settin g is selec ted, the windshie ld de­
froster is controlled automatically.
Solar roof*
Park ing vent ilation is controlled automat ically
in the
auto setting .
Warm and cold 81
When the ignition is off, solar-powered park­
ing ventilation may switch on, as long as
- t here is sufficient sunlight,
- the outside temperatur e is not too low,
- the sunroof is closed or tilted and
-auto (MMI) is selected.
~ Steering wheel heating
App lies to vehicles: with heated steering wheel
The steering wheel rim can be heated .
Fig. 83 Steering column: steering wheel heating but ·
ton
~ 0
± ... CD
• Press the~ button to switch steering whee l
heating on/off. The message
Steering wheel
heating on! /Steering wheel heating off!
appears in the instrument cluster disp lay.
The temperature is maintained at a constant
level when steering wheel heating is switched
on.
T he steering wheel heating settings are stor­
ed a utomatically and assigned to the remote
control key that is in use .