AUDI A8 2020 Owners Manual
Manufacturer: AUDI, Model Year: 2020, Model line: A8, Model: AUDI A8 2020Pages: 360, PDF Size: 95.38 MB
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— IEC 61851 and IEC 62196 (Europe)
— SAE J1772 (North America, Japan)
— You can use your Audi charging system if
there is a household or industrial connec-
tion available at the charging station.
@ Tips
Applies to: Audi charging systems
— For an uninterrupted charging process, we
recommend only charging using sockets
that are connected to a separately protected
circuit.
— It is recommended to use Audi charging sys-
tems in the wall mount clip* during opera-
tion. If this is not possible, always position
Audi charging systems ona secure surface
during the charging process > A.
—To reduce the risk of overheating during op-
eration, do not place Audi charging systems
in direct sunlight for long periods of time. If
the control unit is overheated, the charging
process is automatically paused until the
temperature has lowered back within the
normal range.
Cee Tact)
Applies to: vehicles with plug-in hybrid drive
Fig. 106 Left rear side of the vehicle: opening the high-
voltage charging port door
RAZ-0835
Fig. 107 Charging unit: charging port and buttons/LED
Connecting the charging cable
If you charge your vehicle at a charging station,
the following sequence of steps may vary. Follow
the manufacturer guidelines and operating in-
structions for the charging station.
Requirement: the “P” gear must be selected, the
parking brake must be set, and drive ready mode
must have ended.
— If necessary, remove the charging cable from
the vehicle > page 144, Transport.
— Remove the cap from the charging cable if nec-
essary.
— First connect the charging cable to the power
supply, or remove it from the charging station.
— Unwind the charging cable completely.
— Unlock the vehicle.
— To open the charging port door, press on the
right
side of the door > fig. 106.
— Remove the cap from the vehicle charging port
and place it on the holder on the charging port
door.
— Plug the charging connector into the vehicle
charging port.
Starting to charge automatically (immediate
charging)
If charging is not delayed with a timer, the charg-
ing process will begin immediately. If necessary,
the charging station may need to be activated.
Follow the manufacturer guidelines and operat-
ing instructions for the charging station.
While charging
The charging display on the charging unit @) will
flash green while charging. It will pulse |} in the
instrument cluster. You can find the meaning of >
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the possible charging display colors under
=> page 140.
The charging connector is locked while charging
and cannot be removed.
If the driver's door is opened while the ignition is
switched off, the current battery charge level and
the high-voltage battery range will be displayed
in the instrument cluster. If charging is in prog-
ress, the remaining charging time will also be
displayed.
Immediate charging and timer charging
You can switch between the immediate charging
@ and charging timer @ options during the
charging process if a charging timer is set
= page 141. Press the desired button to do this.
Ending the charging process
You can interrupt the charging process at any
time.
— Unlock the vehicle or press the @/(@) button
when the vehicle is unlocked, and the LED will
turn on.
— Remove the charging connector. If the charging
connector is not removed within 30 seconds, it
will automatically relock and the charging proc-
ess may continue.
— Put the cap back on the charging port.
— Close the charging port door.
— Disconnect the charging cable from the power
supply if necessary or return it securely to the
charging station.
— Install the protective caps on the charging ca-
ble again.
— If you are transporting the charging cable in
the vehicle, store it securely > page 144.
If the charging connector cannot be removed,
you must unlock it manually > page 142.
ZA\ WARNING
— Do not disconnect the charging cable from
the socket or the vehicle charging port while
the vehicle is charging. End the charging
process before removing the charging cable
from the socket in order to reduce the risk of
damaging the connector contacts from
sparks.
—If the charging unit is damaged, do not
charge using the charging port to reduce the
risk of injury.
— If the charging unit is damaged or the
charging port door cannot close or is miss-
ing, drive immediately to an authorized Audi
dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility
and have the malfunction corrected to re-
duce the risk of injury.
() Note
If you drive with the charging unit open, both
the charging port door and the electronics in-
stalled behind it could be damaged. Check
each time after charging if the port door is
locked before you start driving the vehicle.
@) Tips
— If the parking brake is set, it could create
noises when the charging connector is con-
nected.
— Remove ice and snow in the charging unit
using a hand brush and solvent-free deicing
spray.
— The vehicle radio and TV systems may have
limited reception when charging the vehicle.
Charging display
Applies to: vehicles with plug-in hybrid drive
The charging display is an LED light on the charg-
ing unit @) > page 139, fig. 107 that indicates
the charging status. The key for the LED light is
explained in the following table.
LED on the charging unit Meaning
Vehicle charging system is in sleep mode. A timer may be active,
Off but charging has not started yet.
Charging process is interrupted. >
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LED on the charging unit Meaning
Pulsing The high-voltage battery is charging.
Green Flashing A timer is active, but charging has not started yet.
On High-voltage battery charging process is completed.
When using the Audi charging system, make sure the power
plug is inserted in the power socket > page 144. No power sup-
ply was recognized even though the charging cable is plugged
On in. Have the power supply or power supply system inspected.
When using the Audi charging system, check the status displays
Yellow on the unit > table on page 145. See an authorized Audi dealer
or authorized Audi Service Facility for assistance if necessary.
The vehicle is not secured from rolling away. Check if “P” is se-
lected and the parking brake is set. If the LED continues to
flash, see an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service
Facility for assistance.
Flashing
The charging connector may not be able to lock correctly in the
vehicle charging port. Check if the charging connector is insert-
ed correctly. Remove the charging connector and plug it in the
charging port again, or use a different charging station. If the
Red On LED stays turned on, there is a malfunction either in the vehicle
charging system or at the power source. See an authorized Audi
dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility for assistance if neces-
sary.
The outside temperature is too low or too high.
@ Tips > If the timer should be set one time, select Indi-
: vidual timer. If the timer should be set to re-
peat, select Repeat timer.
> Set a preferred charging time if desired, for ex-
ample to use off-peak power rates.
> To also activate the climate control with a tim-
Yad tare mans er, select CD.
Applies to: vehicles with plug-in hybrid drive > Select Next and follow the instructions in the
The operation status indicated by the LED on
the charging unit are is displayed in the in-
strument cluster Es.
menu.
> To turn ona timer, select CD.
> To activate an enabled timer, select s— until the
Timer charging mode is displayed.
Use a timer to set at what departure time your
vehicle should be fully charged. A timer can ei-
ther be set one time or to repeat at the selected
times. You can also specify if your vehicle should
be heated or cooled to the temperature set in the If the set departure time on the timer is too
climate control system. You can turn on multiple close, it may not be possible to charge the vehicle
timers at the same time. fully.
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen: @ :
VEHICLE > Charging & Efficiency > Charging. Tips
It is not possible to charge using the timer at
Multiple timers are displayed that you can set peer
separately.
> To set a timer, select > in the line for the de-
sired timer.
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Emergency release
In case of malfunction, you can manually release
the charging port door or the charging connec-
tor.
Fig. 108 Left side of luggage compartment: emergency re-
lease cover
Fig. 109 Left side of the luggage compartment: emergen-
cy release
Manually releasing the charging port door
> Open the luggage compartment lid.
> Remove the screwdriver from the vehicle tool
kit > page 316 and pry off the cover > fig. 108.
> Loosen the red loop @) > fig. 109 from the re-
tainer and then pull on the loop carefully >@.
> To open the charging port door, press on the
right side of the door.
>» After releasing manually, secure the loop on
the retainer and close the cover.
> Drive to an authorized Audi dealer or author-
ized Audi Service Facility immediately to have
the malfunction corrected.
Manually releasing the charging connector
If you are not able to pull the charging connector
out of the vehicle charging port, there may bea
malfunction. You must use the emergency re-
lease to release the vehicle charging connector.
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Requirement: the “P” gear must be selected and
the vehicle must be unlocked.
> End the charging process > page 140.
> Open the luggage compartment lid.
> Remove the screwdriver from the vehicle tool
kit > page 316 and pry off the cover > fig. 108.
> Carefully pull on the red loop @) > fig. 109
>©.
> Remove the charging connector.
> Close the emergency release cover.
> Drive to an authorized Audi dealer or author-
ized Audi Service Facility immediately to have
the malfunction corrected.
If the charging connector still cannot be removed
after using the emergency release, see an author-
ized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facili-
ty for assistance.
® Note
Only pull on the loop until you feel resistance.
You
will not hear it release. If you continue to
pull, you could damage the emergency re-
lease mechanism.
IY tre (1
Applies to: vehicles with plug-in hybrid drive
If the or =] indicator light turns on, then the
range is low or very low. Charge the high-voltage
battery.
B AC charging system: malfunction! Please
contact Service
This message appears if there is a malfunction in
the charging system. Drive to an authorized Audi
dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility immedi-
ately.
Incompatible charging system. Please check
charging system
This message appears when the charging system
is incompatible. Only charge using the Audi
charging system that is designed for your vehicle.
|< Charging system: malfunction
This message appears if there is a malfunction in
the vehicle charging infrastructure or the charg-
ing station. Use a different charging station. If >
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this message does not turn off, contact an au-
thorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service
Facility.
Charging equipment
Introduction
Applies to: vehicles with plug-in hybrid drive
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the Audi e-
tron compact charging system may be available.
Using the charging equipment
Pay attention to the following information for
safe handling of the charging equipment:
— Secure the charging equipment against any
strain, such as being run over, falling, pulling,
bending, and crushing.
— Do not submerge the charging equipment in
water and do not cover it with snow or ice.
— When you remove the charging cable from the
vehicle and from the power supply, only pull at
the connectors and not at the cable.
— Put the cap on after using the charging cable.
— Only operate the Audi charging system ina
power supply system with a frequency of
50 Hz/60 Hz.
— Only operate or store the Audi charging system
at a humidity level between 5% and 95% (no
condensation).
— The Audi charging system is protected against
dust and splashing water (IP55 (USA: Enclosure
3).
Depending on the country, different warnings
may be on the charging equipment.
Symbol Meaning
Operate or store the Audi charging
system at a temperature range of
-22 °F (-30 °C) to +122 °F (+50 °C).
a
Operate or store the Audi charging
system at a maximum elevation of
13,000 ft (4,000 m) above sea lev-
el.
‘=4000m
The Audi charging system is equip-
ped with a ground conductor that is
not connected.
Symbol Meaning
> The Audi charging system is equip-
WZ ped with a connected ground con-
ductor.
Do not operate the Audi charging
system in power networks that are
not grounded (for example, IT net-
works). Only operate the Audi
charging system in grounded power
networks.
&
Surfaces can become very hot when
in direct sunlight.
Incorrect use increases the risk of
electric shock.
Pay attention to the applicable own-
er's manual, particularly the safety
precautions.
Pay attention to all applicable dis-
posal regulations when disposing.
Do not use any extensions cords or
cable reels.
Do not use any travel adapters.
Do not use any power strips.
y Do not use any charging cables with
oo, damage to the electronics or the
Operate the Audi charging system
connecting wires.
in single-phase power supplies.
Grounding instructions
Audi charging systems must be grounded. If it
should malfunction or break down, grounding
provides a path of least resistance for electric
current to reduce the risk of electric shock. Audi
charging systems are equipped with a cord hav-
ing an equipment grounding conductor and a
grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into
an appropriate outlet thatis properly installed >
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and grounded in accordance with all local codes
and ordinances.
Z\ WARNING
Improper connection of the equipment-
grounding conductor is able to result in a risk
of electric shock. Check with a qualified elec-
trician or serviceman if you are in doubt as to
whether the product is properly grounded. Do
not modify the plug provided with the product
- if it will not fit the outlet, have a proper out-
let installed by a qualified electrician.
Applies to: vehicles with plug-in hybrid drive
Fig. 110 Luggage compartment: storage compartment
Always store the charging equipment securely
before transporting.
> Open the luggage compartment lid > page 50.
> Open the storage compartment in the luggage
compartment > fig. 110.
> Stow the charging equipment in the storage
compartment.
> Close the storage compartment and the lug-
gage compartment lid.
ZA WARNING
If the charging equipment is not secured or
positioned correctly, it can slide out of place
and endanger vehicle occupants when brak-
ing, when changing directions, or in a colli-
sion.
— Only transport charging equipment in the
transport bag in the luggage compartment
and never unsecured or in the passenger
compartment.
@ Note
Always lift or carry the Audi charging system
as one unit and never by the cables.
Audi e-tron compact charging system
Applies to: vehicles with Audi e-tron compact charging system
a~ |
[RAZ-0726|
Fig. 111 Audi e-tron compact charging system: compo-
nents (example)
You can use the Audi e-tron compact charging
system to charge at a household or industrial
socket. Depending on the country and the vehicle
equipment, the following accessories may be
available:
@ Control unit
144
Fig. 112 Audi e-tron compact charging system: control
unit
@ Vehicle cable with vehicle charging connector
@ Power cable with power plug for household
sockets
@ Power cable with power plug for industrial
sockets
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The vehicle cable is securely connected to the can set whether you would like to charge with full
control unit. The power cable is plugged into the or reduced charging power. The last setting that
upper end of the control unit and can be switched was selected will be saved and used again the
> page 149. next time the vehicle is charged. If multiple
items are connected to the power circuit, the
charging current may be reduced when charging
© | On/Off button ®, charging power lev- at a power outlet. This can help to prevent the
Control unit overview
el and LED electrical equipment from overheating.
© _ |Status LED: Before charging, always check if the charging
a Power supply/household power setting that was selected last is still suita-
connection ble.
& | Vehicle —To set the charging power level, press the ()
6 Control panel button G) > fig. 112 for at least two seconds.
@ © Reset After the charging power level is set, the status
LEDs ©, and (will flash green one time. The
Adjusting the charging power level selected value (50% or 100%) is displayed on the
The control unit automatically recognizes the left or right side of the ®) button.
voltage and the available current strength. You
Control unit: status and malfunction indicators
Indicator lights Meaning Solution
© Green The charger is ready to charge, | Starting the charging process
O O off but is not charging. => page 139.
O & off
O 0 off
9 Off
© Flashing green _| The vehicle is being charged
O 0 Off with the ground conductor
O & of monitor activated.
O 0 of
9 Off
O Flashing green _| The power cable has overheat- | After the cable cools down, the malfunc-
© Q Yellow ed. Possible cause of the mal- | tion will be automatically cleared. Until it
O Bor function: a multi-phase socket | cools down, charging performance will be
O 6 of is being used in single-phase | reduced. If the malfunction continues,
mode. The charging perform- | have the power supply/household con- de. The chargi fe h h ly/h hold
© Off ance will be reduced. nection checked by a qualified electrician.
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Indicator lights Meaning Solution
Q Flashing green |The control unit has overheat- | After the control unit cools down, the
O 0 off ed. The charging performance | malfunction will be automatically
will be reduced. cleared. Never leave the control panel in
O B Of P
direct sunlight for long periods or time.
© 1 Yeltow Until it cools down, charging perform-
9 Off ance will be reduced. If the malfunction
continues, have the control unit checked
by an authorized Audi dealer or author-
ized Audi Service Facility.
O Red The power cable has overheat- | After the cable cools down, the malfunc-
© © Yellow ed. The charging process has __| tion will be automatically cleared and the
been interrupted. charging process will resume. If the mal-
O & off
O 6 of function continues, have the control unit
checked by an authorized Audi dealer or
© Off authorized Audi Service Facility, or have
the power supply/household connection
checked by a qualified electrician.
O Red The control unit has overheat- | After the control unit cools down, the
O QO Off ed. The charging process has__| malfunction will be automatically cleared
been interrupted. and the charging process will resume.
O & Off
@ 0 Yew Never leave the control panel in direct
evo sunlight for long periods or time. If the
© Off malfunction continues, have the control
unit checked by an authorized Audi dealer
or authorized Audi Service Facility.
© Red The charging infrastructure of | After the power supply/household con-
© @ Flashing yellow |the power supply/household | nection stabilizes, the malfunction will be
connection is restricted. Possi- | automatically cleared and the charging
O & off
O 6 of ble cause of the malfunction: | process will resume. If the malfunction
low voltage or poor power fre- | continues, have the power supply/house-
© Off quency. The charging process | hold connection checked by a qualified
has been interrupted. electrician.
O Red There is a malfunction inthe | After the vehicle charging system stabiliz-
O 0 Off vehicle charging system. The | es, the malfunction will be automatically
: charging process has beenin- | cleared and the charging process will re-
© & Flashing yellow ging ging
O 0 of terrupted. sume. If the malfunction continues, have
the vehicle checked by an authorized Audi
© Off dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility.
O Red The power cable or vehicle ca- | Have the power or vehicle cable replaced
O Q Off ble is faulty. Possible cause of | by an authorized Audi dealer or author-
the malfunction: the coding ized Audi Service Facility.
O B&B off
. resistance of the power or ve-
© 0 Flashing yellow hicle cable is not compatible.
9 Off
The charging process has been
interrupted.
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Indicator lights Meaning Solution
© Red There is a malfunction inthe | End the charging process at the vehicle
O O off vehicle charging system. The | and remove the vehicle cable from the ve-
@ B Red charging process has been in- | hicle charging port. Disconnect the charg-
O 6 of terrupted. er from the power supply and reconnect it
after 60 seconds. Restart the charging
9 Off process > page 139. If the malfunction
continues, have the vehicle checked by an
authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility.
O Red There is an overvoltage inthe | Disconnect the charger from the power
© CQ Flashing red charging infrastructure of the | supply and reconnect it after 60 seconds.
power supply/household con- | If the malfunction continues, have the
O & off
O 6 off nection. The charging process | power supply/household connection
© has been interrupted. checked by a qualified electrician.
Off
© Red The control unit has atechni- | Disconnect the charger from the power
O 0 Off cal malfunction. The charging | supply and reconnect it after 60 seconds.
O Bot process has been interrupted. |If the malfunction continues, have the
@ 0 Red control unit checked by an authorized
© Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Fa-
9 Off cility.
© Red The control unit has atechni- | Disconnect the charger from the power
O 0 off cal malfunction (self-test supply and reconnect it after 60 seconds.
O Bot failed). The charging process _ | If the malfunction continues, have the
© 6 Flashi d has been interrupted. control unit checked by an authorized
asning re Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Fa-
© Off cility.
© Red The charging infrastructure of | Have the control unit checked by an au-
@ CO Red the power supply/household | thorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
@ & Red connection is insufficient. The | Service Facility, and have the power sup-
O 6 of ground conductor is interrupt- | ply/household connection checked by a
ed or not present. The ground | qualified electrician. Do not use the pow-
9 Off conductor monitor has inter- | er supply/household connector until the
rupted the charging process. | malfunction is corrected.
© Red The indicator light in the reset | Have the control unit replaced by an au-
@ OC Red button on the control unit is | thorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
@ B& Red faulty. The charging process _| Service Facility.
@ © Red has been interrupted.
e
9 Off
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Indicator lights Meaning Solution
O Red The control unit has detected | Press and hold the © button for at least
@ X Red residual current. The charging | two seconds. If the malfunction contin-
@ EB Red process has been interrupted. | ues, have the control unit checked by an
@ © Red authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
. / Service Facility, and have the power sup-
o Flashing red ply/household connection checked by a
qualified electrician.
© Red The charging infrastructure is | Disconnect the charger from the power
© Q Flashing red wired incorrectly. The charging | supply. Have the power supply/household
© & Flashing red process has been interrupted. | connection checked by a qualified electri-
© § Flashing red eas
9 Off
O Red The control unit has a techni- | Disconnect the charger from the power
@ CX Red cal malfunction. Possible supply and reconnect it after 60 seconds.
@ EB Red cause of the malfunction: If the malfunction continues, have the
@ 0 Red software error or the load re-_ | control unit checked by an authorized
. lay has been switched incor- _| Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Fa-
9 Red rectly. The charging process cility, and have the power supply/house-
has been interrupted. hold connection checked by a qualified
electrician.
O Flashing red The control unit has a serious | Have the control unit replaced by an au-
O 0 off malfunction. The charging thorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
O Bot process has been interrupted. | Service Facility.
@ @ Red
9 Off
© Off The indicator light in the Have the control unit replaced by an au-
@ C Red On/Off button on the control | thorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
@ B Red unit is faulty. The charging Service Facility.
@ 0 Red process has been interrupted.
e
© Red
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