suspension AUDI A8 2020 User Guide

Driver assistance

Audi pre sense rear
Applies to: vehicles with Audi pre sense rear
Within the limits of the system, Audi pre sense
rear uses data from radar sensors in the rear area
of the vehicle and calculates the probability of a
rear-end collision with the vehicle behind you.
Audi pre sense preemptive safety measures can
be initiated if the risk of a collision with the vehi-
cle behind you is detected.

ZA\ WARNING
— Follow the safety precautions and note the
limits of the assist systems, sensors, and
cameras > page 154.
— Audi pre sense rear does not react to pedes-
trians, animals, crossing objects, and ob-
jects not detected as vehicles.
@) Tips
Audi pre sense rear functions may also switch
off if there is a malfunction in the side assist
system.
Audi pre sense side
Applies to: vehicles with Audi pre sense side

Audi pre sense side uses data from the extra ra-
dar sensors installed in the front and rear areas
of the vehicle, and other sensors can react to side
impacts from cross-traffic and vehicles coming
from the side.
Audi pre sense side is active at speeds up to ap-
proximately 35 mph (60 km/h). The Audi pre
sense preemptive safety measures can be trig-
gered when a collision risk is detected.
Depending on the situation, the suspension may
be lifted* on the side facing the accident.

Z\ WARNING
— Follow the safety precautions and note the
limits of the assist systems, sensors, and
cameras > page 154.


) In preparation at the time of printing. The speed range
may be within approximately 30 mph - 90 mph (50 km/h -
150 km/h) depending on the vehicle production date.
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— Audi pre sense side does not react to pedes-
trians, animals, and objects not detected as
vehicles.
G) Tips
— The suspension lift* only occurs when the
ignition is switched on, the doors and lug-
gage compartment lid are closed, and if the
vehicle has been driven faster than 3 mph (5
km/h) at least once since the ignition was
switched on.
— The Audi pre sense side functions may also
switch off if there is a malfunction in the in-
tersection assistant”.
Applies to: vehicles with swerve assist

The swerve assist can help you to steer the vehi-
cle around an obstacle detected in a critical area.
If you avoid an obstacle after the acute warning,
then swerve assist assists you by specifically
braking individual wheels and applying slight
steering adjustment to correct the steering
wheel angle as long as you are actively steering.
The swerve assist is available at speeds between
approximately 20 mph and 90 mph (30 km/h -
150 km/h) ».

ZA WARNING
— Follow the safety precautions and note the
limits of the assist systems, sensors, and
cameras > page 154.
— Swerve assist does not react to pedestrians,
animals, crossing objects, and objects not
detected as vehicles.

(i) Tips
— System functions may not be available if the
ESC is limited or switched off, or if there is a
malfunction.
—An indicator in the instrument cluster will
inform you when there is an intervention.

Parking and maneuvering


— Sensors and cameras have spots in which
the surrounding area cannot be detected.
Objects, animals, and people may only be
detected with limitations may not be detect-
ed at all. Always monitor the traffic and the
vehicle's surroundings directly and do not
become distracted.

©) Note
— The orange orientation lines @) show the di-
rection the rear of the vehicle will be travel-
ing, based on the steering wheel angle. The
front of the vehicle swings out more than
the rear of the vehicle. Maintain plenty of
distance so that an exterior mirror or a cor-
ner of the vehicle does not collide with any
obstacles.
Operating the peripheral cameras
— Keep enough distance from the curb to
avoid damage to the rims.
— Only use the images provided by the camera
on the rear of the vehicle when the luggage
compartment lid is completely closed. Make
sure any objects you may have mounted on
the luggage compartment lid do not block
the rearview camera.
G) Tips
Applies to: vehicles with air suspension: The
accuracy of the orientation lines and blue sur-
faces on the camera display decreases when
the vehicle is raised or lowered with the air
suspension.

Applies to: vehicles with peripheral cameras



RAZ.0131

Fig. 150 Upper display: left side: surrounding area. Right side: 3D surroundings.
On vehicles with peripheral cameras, you can se-
lect among different views.
The camera views can be controlled with the
touch display. In certain views, you can zoom in
or out on the displayed area, and move, tilt, or
rotate the 3D surroundings.

) Requirement: The vehicle surroundings (Camera) must be
selected in the View in the side area.
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Selecting the views
> To display the entire selection bar, tap the cur-
rent view (2) or swipe at the edge of the selec-
tion bar from left to right.
> To select a view, press (2) - @) in the upper dis-
play or tap in an area to show the vehicle in the
side view )).

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Wheels


braking maneuvers. Stop as soon as possible
and check the wheel bolts.
— Check your wheels for damage. Have the
damaged wheels checked and/or replaced
immediately by an authorized Audi dealer or
authorized Audi Service Facility.
— Under certain conditions (such as a sporty
driving style, winter conditions, or unpaved
roads), the message may be delayed.
— The driver is responsible for ensuring that

the wheels are attached correctly.
@ Tips
— The loose wheel warning system can also
stop working when there is an ESC malfunc-
tion.

— Using snow chains may result in a system
malfunction.
Winter tires significantly improve the vehicle's
handling when driving in winter conditions. Be-
cause of their construction (width, compound,
tread pattern), summer tires provide less traction
on ice and snow.
> Use winter tires on all four wheels.
> Only use winter tires that are approved for your
vehicle.
> Please note that the maximum permitted
speed may be lower with winter tires > /\ in
General information on page 289. An author-
ized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Fa-
cility can inform you about the maximum per-
mitted speed for your tires.
> Check the tire pressure after installing wheels
=> page 299.
The effectiveness of winter tires is reduced great-
ly when the tread is worn down to a depth of
0.16 in (4 mm). The characteristics of winter tires
also decrease greatly as the tire ages, regardless
of the remaining tread.
@ For the sake of the environment
Reinstall summer tires at the appropriate
time, because they provide better handling
when roads are free of snow and ice. Summer
tires cause less road noise, tire wear, and fuel
consumption.
G) Tips
You can also use all season tires instead of
winter tires. Please note that in some coun-
tries where winter tires are required, only win-
ter tires with the a symbol may be permit-
ted.
Snow chains improve both driving and braking in
winter road conditions.
> Only install snow chains on the front wheels.
> Check and correct the seating of the snow
chains after driving a few feet, if necessary. Fol-
low the instructions from the manufacturer.
> Note the maximum speed of 30 mph
(50 km/h). Observe the local regulations.
Use of snow chains is only permitted with certain
rim/tire combinations due to technical reasons.
Check with an authorized Audi dealer or author-
ized Audi Service Facility to see if you may use
snow chains.
Use fine-mesh snow chains. They must not add
more than 0.40 inch (10.5 mm) in height, includ-
ing the chain lock.
You must remove the snow chains on roads with-
out snow. Otherwise, you could impair driving
ability and damage the tires.

ZA\ WARNING
Using incorrect snow chains or installing snow
chains incorrectly can result in loss of vehicle
control, which increases the risk of an acci-
dent.
@) Note
— Snow chains can damage the rims and
wheel covers* if the chains come into direct
contact with them. Remove the wheel cov-
ers* first. Use coated snow chains.

— Do not install and use snow chains if there is
a malfunction in the air suspension, because
the vehicle height will be very low. If you
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Fuses and bulbs


Windshield washer system/headlight
washer system

Right headlight electronics

Front seat heating

Right rear door control module

Sockets

Left front door control module

Parking heater



. | Equipment

Anti-theft alarm system

Engine control module

Horn

Parking brake

Gateway control module (diagnosis)

Interior headliner lights

Driver assist systems control module

Airbag control module

Electronic Stabilization Control (ESC), An-
ti-Lock Braking System (ABS)

12
Rear climate control unit, diagnostic con-
nector,
light/rain sensor

13) Climate control system

14 Right front door control module

15 Climate control system, body electronics

16 Brake system



13 | Radiator fan

14 | Engine control module

15 | Engine sensors


16 | Fuel pump

Fuse assignment - luggage compartment



Fig. 213 Luggage compartment: fuse panel with plastic
bracket


No. Equipment





Fus 1 |Thermal management
No. | Equipment 5 |Air suspension
2 |Engine components 6 |Automatic transmission
3 | Engine components 7 |Right rear seat adjustment
4 | Engine components 8 |Rear seat heating
5 | Brake light sensor 9 |Central locking, left tail light
6 |Engine components 10 | Front belt tensioner on driver's side
7 |Engine components 11 | Central locking, rear blind, fuel filler door
8 | Engine components 12 |Luggage compartment lid
9 | Engine components
10 | Oil pressure sensor, oil temperature sensor

bh BR Engine start

Bb N

Engine components


No. | Equipment

1 | Rear climate control system blower >

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Fuses and bulbs






































Fuse panel @) (red) Fuse panel (4) (black)
3 | Exhaust treatment, sound actuator 8 | Night vision assist, active suspension
4 |Rear climate control system control panel 9 | Adaptive cruise assist
5 |Right trailer hitch light ll Intersection assistant, driver assist sys-
6 | Trailer hitch positioning motor tems
7 |Trailer hitch 12 | Exterior sound
8 |Left trailer hitch light 14 | Right headlight
9 |Trailer hitch socket 15 [Left headlight
10 | Sport differential Fuse panel (5) (red)
11 | Exhaust treatment No. | Equipment
Fuse panel (8) (brown) 1 |Active suspension
No. | Equipment 2 |Service disconnect switch
1 | Driver assist systems control module 3_ | Refrigerator
2 |Rear Audi phone box 4 | Electric motor
3 | Rear seat adjustment 5 | Brake system
4 |Side assist 6 |High-voltage battery water pump
5 | Rear seat entertainment 7 |Interior climate control
6 |Tire pressure monitoring system 8 |A/C compressor
7 | Emergency call system 9 | Auxiliary battery control module
g | Parking heater radio receiver, fuel tank 10 |High-voltage battery
monitoring 11 |High-voltage battery
9 |Automatic transmission selector lever 14 | Thermal management
10 |TV tuner, data exchange control module 15 | Thermal management
11 | Vehicle opening/start (NFC) Fuse panel © (white)
12 | Garage door opener No. Equipment
13 | Rearview camera, peripheral cameras 1 | Reamecenter armrest heanng
14 | Central locking, tail lights 2 | Rear sliding sunroof
15 | Left rear seat adjustment 3 | CD/DVD player
16 trent belt tensioner on front passenger's 5 lac socket
6 | Passenger’s side rear safety belt tensioner
Fuse panel (4) (black) 7 |Front center armrest heating
No. | Equipment 8 |Rear footrest heating
Seat ventilation, rear seat heating, rear- 11 |Rear Seat Remote
1 |viewsmirror,.cefrigerator, diagnostic:con- 12 |Driver’s side rear safety belt tensioner
nector
2 |Gateway control module (communication) Bulbs
3 |Sound actuator
4 | Transmission heating valve Cs
5 | Engine start, electric motor Your vehicle is equipped with maintenance-free
7 |Active accelerator pedal headlights and tail lights. However, if a light bulb >

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Index

A
A/C cooling mode.............. eee eee ee 105
Accelerator pedal..............--000005 115
also refer to Accelerator pedal.......... 115
AccessorieS .. 0.00... cece eee eee ee 338
Active lane assist
refer to Lane departure warning......... 180
refer to Lane guidance................ 180
Active suspensioniicss + « sss so sasusia vs ssuen s o 129
Adaptive cruise assist................00. 170
Cleaning the sensors..............000- 310
Predictive control.................... 169
Adaptive speed assist
refer to Adaptive cruise assist........... 170
Adjusting the air distribution............ 105
Adjusting the brightness................. 65
Adjusting the sound..............-...0- 266
Adjusting the temperature.............. 105
Adjusting the volume..............000005 40
Adjusting the volume (announcements) .... 266
Adjusting the welcome sound............ 266
AirbagisySteM « + aims x eaen 3 = seme se OE a Zs 86
Ait GUality displayie. sy ees x s eeu 5 e wee a 108
Airsuspension...........2...0.00.0005 129
Airtransport................0.00.00005 136
Alarm system
refer to Anti-theft alarm system.......... 46
Alignment pin (changing the wheel)....... 316
All-weather lights...............-.00000. 60
Allseason tires... 2.2.00... 22020 305
All wheel drive
refer to quattro... 2... eee eee eee 132
Amazon Alexa integration
Média playback’: ¢ sos s ¢ wees ¢ 4 orem b eae 253
Operation « sion ss aac sv rere © omen wa ar 39
AMI
refer to Audi music interface....... 253,254
Android Auto
refer to Audi smartphone interface...... 264
Anti-freeze
Windshield washer system............. 287
Anti-lock braking system. ........-....-. 133
Anti-Slip Regulation.................0.. 133
Anti-theft alarm system...........-..00-- 46
Anti-theft wheel bolts................0. 319
Apple CarPlay
refer to Audi smartphone interface...... 264
Aspect ratio (video) ..........-..00. 258, 259
ASR
refer to Anti-Slip Regulation............ 133
Audi adaptive light.................0005. 60
Audi connect
refer to CONNECt:. « s ccascs seas ieeeee oe 216
Audi connect Remote & Control
refer to Vehicle control services......... 218
Audirdrive seletticy: « + sven « x cee x ¢ neem ¢ 2 2 128
Audi e-tron compact charging system..... 144
Adjusting the charging power level...... 145
Changing or attaching the power cable... 149
S@CUTING . 6... eee eee eee eee 150
Status and malfunction indicators....... 145
Audi music interface ioc. . ies. een ea ee 253
AUGIO TINGS crx = ¢ ces & ¢ cee £ & aeee Fc eS 25S
Audi phone box...........0.-. cee eee eee 202
Audi presense.... 6.6... 0. cece ee eee eee 182
MESSAGES vcr « 5 wey § 2 eee Fs eee 8 6 Ree 185
Audi pre sense front.............-..000- 183
Audi side assist
refer to Side assist............-..20--5 186
Audi smartphone interface.............. 264
Legal information: ¢ css os vei se owen oe 269
Auditableties « «cei + 2 some a 2 awa 3 eee ¢ 29
Device setup... 2.0... cece eee eee eee 30
Device test... 2.2... cece cece eee 35
Legal information's swe ss eae se eee oa 269
LIGENSES: scsi 6 0 cites 6 o veces © eeemeni © aperetne 269
Menus and symbols.............02+-00- 33
Operating’: « « wss6 s secu ss see ss eee s 18, 33
Regulatory information................ 269
Audi virtual cockpit
refer to Instrument cluster.............. 12
AUTO
Automatic headlights.................- 60
Climate control system ............005- 105
Auto Lock (central locking) ............... 43
Automatic climate control system
refer to Climate control system......... 104
Automatic luggage compartment lid.... 51,52
Automatic transmission............-.455 113
Parking lock emergency release......... 116
Automatic wipe/wash system............. 68
343

SOCK tecwis v scans ov canes x a ycecue wu aston ¥ a awen 97
Software
Update ...... 2. ee eee eee 267
Software information
Legalinformation................0005 269
Software version (MMI)
Version information...............004 269
Sound
refer to Adjusting the sound............ 266
Space-saving spare tire (compact spare tire) . 322
Sparetire’: « s sees sv wows + wees GY Ree « § Be 322
Speed limit information
refer to Traffic sign recognition......... 159
Speed limits
refer to Traffic sign recognition......... 159.
SPeedOMeters wrens o % www « % ime ae een 4 12
Speed warning system............00000- 159
Sport differential esas <= cas « e awe vo noes 133
Start/Stop systeM........- cee eee eee ee 121
MeSSAQES inisiss oo aoc xo onan ow Hse & we 122
Switching offandon...............00- 122
Starting climate control after unlocking.... 109
Starting toidrive’. 2. cscs 2 v asvice ev emma 2 oe L112
Starting (engine)s. « « seseise v + soi oo swiss 9 0 a 122
StEGliNG ins « ¢ saws + & eam ¥ 8 eae XB ges FO 131,
Audi drive select..............000000. 128
also refer to Steering..............05. 131
Steering lock. ....... ee cece ee eee 111,131
Steering wheel
Adjusting .......... 0... cece eee eee ee 80
Shiftipaddles » savas s 2 newe « 2 saws & 2 eae L1S
Steering wheel heating................ 108
also refer to Multifunction steering wheel. . 13
Steps for determining correct load limit... 303
Stopover (navigation) .................. 231
StOppiINg (ENGINE) recrie so scorsce s: snvenve « sown a 122
StOMaAG@ se v & secnves wv suas ww sean w vem WS HEeaHT 98
Storage area behind the rear head restraints. 99
Storage compartment..........0.e eee e ee 99
Storage Net: s « sais so eee ee ees oe Hee eee 99
Streaming
refer to Online media................. 252
Subtitles: (DVD) + wey « x cages x x ques 9 3 wa a 259
Sunshade
ROOF: 2 sess x 2 waive 2 x omaxene va wena w ceamene ae 55
354
Sunshade (windows)
Opening and closing.............00000e 54
Rear’sidé WINdOWS . ya ss tau s yew es a 54
Rear WIT OWéeie 2 scones x ames ae ona Ose res 56
SUN'VISOMS © wins oe wosmn 2s awe ot eee oo eee 67
Surface heating .<: =. cess ss ees ee cewaaee 107
SUSPENSION = seux « = see x y eens & x ee gee 129
Audi drivesélects: «sins © s issn 2 2 wane © we 128
SWAP Galllrs scceime 2 v seers vo oem oo ome ow noes 207
SWEMVESSSISC x sce s « pews & + ewe ov cee ys 184
Symbols
Charging equipment. « seis sees ss sons 143
Navigation..............0..0..20000- 231
"TWhatfiCiscss ¢ ¢ waa = 2 ate 5b cet eB eee ge 238
also refer to Indicator lights.............. 7
SYNC (climate control system) ........... 105
SYStEM SELLINGS « scien ss eae ss weme + a oe 266
T
Tachotietéticcss ¢ : wows = x eas st eee xc 12,14
Tail lights
ClOANING s< = o sewn + y gan + yews «wen eee 310
Technical data’ « = seis = sews ¢ ¢ news oe oe 341
AUG tablets, cicvinc x ccm ox asenes 2 v ommsane a 5 om 35
Rear Seat Remote.............0--0000- 28
Technical modifications..............005 336
Telephone....... 2.00... cee e eee eee 200
Audi phone box............00- eee eee 202
Connecting acell phone............... 200
Dialing anumber... 0.0... 0 0c eee e ween 206
Options during aphonecall............ 207
PlayinGsuste « sey = 2 meme x 2 gee ¢ 8 eereR « 252
Temperature display (outside temperature).. 15
Temperature gauge
GOOLANE » saws 5 2 amas so mewn 3 8 aeeR x am ae 12
TEXC(MPUES cases 9 = eau 3 eras & B see ee cE 24
Text messages
SOttIGS sows «2 ssvsess 6 2 some se ser % H aoraeT 208
Text messaging settings............... 208
also refer to Text messages............ 208
Tie-downs .... 0... 1c cece eee eee eee 101
Tightening specification
Wheel. DOltSicc« s scum oy seue « e reer y 2 em 322
Tightening specification (wheel bolts) .... . 322
TIMG 2 ee eee 16
Timer (high-voltage battery)............. 141

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Index

tiptronic
refer to Manual shifting............... 115
Tire Mobility System (tire repair set)....... 316
TPES scones ao aires & =) eeeos * wyamenpa © eyewai fo © anon 289
Loose wheel warning...........0+eeeee 304
Low-profile tires ..........-.000e-e0ee 306
REPaiSOLS « eves © a cnesere © ewes a © nteabos © are 316
Replacing........... 0.0 cee eee eee eee 319
S@rvic@ lif@ws « « game < ¢ aims < xayeu sx Hens 298
TRE; PRESSURCL en. so cessas so sewers 6 wiemuea » wrens 299
Tire pressure monitoring system........ 307
Tire pressure table ...........-.e eee eee 300
Tire pressure (trailer mode)............ 151
Treadwear indicators.................. 298
Unidirectional: « sacs « s sees sx news x 291, 321
Uniform tire quality grading............ 306
Tires and wheels
Glossary of tire and loading terminology .. 292
Tires and vehicle load limits............ 301
Tool... 6. eee 316
Tooltips. .... 6... eee eee eee eee 20
Top tether anchor (securing the child safety
S@at) 0. cee eee eee tenes 95
Touch display
Adjusting feedback...............000 ee 20
Operating « = sess 2 x, sone 2 a wanes ¥ ramen a 6 ones 18
TOWING): 5 © sore 9 © seems 3 seson 9 oom © wanes 324
Towing LOOP ese: x ¢ saws se eee se ees 325, 326
Towing protection monitoring............. 46
TPMS
Tire pressure monitoring system........ 307
Traffic iffOrination = wes + 2 cos s naee & o ow 238
Traffic jam assist
refer to Adaptive cruise assist........... 170
Traffic light information................ 161
Traffic sign recognition..............004 159
Traffic SignScw: 2 y eens = x eens yo ees 5 v eee 162
Trailer mode
Air SUSPENSION ¢ sciiss » & caus 2 o cars 2 & ears 151
Trailer mode (navigation).............. 240
Trailer towing wis + 2 sce 2 2 sence oo eee » were 151
Tongue weight.........-....000- eens 1S,
Ufailer load = cesen s 2 enwm 9 4 ama oo mee eee 151,
TUTMASSISE sees ¢ 2 iain 3 See 8s Saee a Rees 185
Turn signals ........ cece eee ee eee eee 61
U
Unable to pass........... 2.000 e eee eee 178
Uniform tire quality grading............. 306
Unlocking and locking.............-..0-- 43
By remote control................00005 48
Using the lock cylinder................. 46
With the central locking switch.......... AS
With the convenience key............... 48
Update (software) ...............00000 267
Updating stations (radio).............04. 242
Upright positions, « « snscss 6 « cesses © # cosas » ¥ eave 78
USB
Adapter... ..... cece cee eee eee 202
USB
charging port............0...0 ee eee 97
USB stick
refer to Audi music interface....... 253,254
Using residual heat................00.. 107
V
Valet parking... ... 6. ccc eee e eee ee eee 56
Vanity maior esse = « anewese + ercuene w 9 vecton wo ane 67
Vehicle
Care/cleaning .......... ese e eee eee ee 309
DIM@NSIONS sex « yews 5 o een cs we R Ge 341
Udentificationdatarss + micas s inca ae essven 341
Out of service........... 0... 315
RaiSitiG): « asws = 5 eaves 3 ¢ Sanne 4 § GES Fs 320
SUNN Gian 5s wsstm 4 o wna 5 x omermee a 7 sosoee 9S Ld.
TWANSPONE crccsie « v evenem « onemeanse © mesens @ » 129, 136
Veiclercareran x 2 ocniss + soma « 4 emo © eons 309
Vehicle control services.............000. 218
Vehicle identification number............ 341
Vehicle jack’: « cess « x sews = x eres = x eee ee: 316
Lifflag pales. so seis 2 seem x 6 enema + wes 320
Tire change mode.............--..005 319
Vehicle key... 0.0... 0. ee eee ee eee ee 43,47
WeFIGleSOUMG inne « suesons oo sxanein ao winneas © w evans 120
Vehicle start system... .. 0.0... cece eee eee 122
Wehicle:tool:Kits. & cccvese so sess eo seman a 8 oniians 316
Ventilation: « s wives ss wens s ¢ wine s ¢ eas 5 104
VIEW bUttofiies x = seuws ¢ = erwe ¢ = Gems te eee 13
VOICetia Ils « = ucugy = x weuoe © ¢ meen ¢ 2 eee 8 a 206
Voice recognition system.............0... 38
Exterfialsecues « x sem 2 ana a a name & 5 meme & 39
Openatlings. « « scsi: « sewers © snemens w @ pcsue © 6 oo 38