refrigerant type AUDI A8 2020 Owners Manual

4N0012721BD
Warm and cold

Applies to: vehicles with auxiliary climate control
Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen: VE-
HICLE > Climate control. F
Immediate start
You can immediately switch the auxiliary climate
control on and off using the f button. When this
function is switched on, a colored bar lights up
over the button and the remaining time is dis-
played.
The auxiliary climate control will run for a maxi-
mum of 30 minutes after the immediate start.
Timer programming
You can set up to two timers for the departure
time. Each one of the timers can be activated.
> Select one timer.
> Set the date and select Next.
>» Set the time (departure time) and select OK.
> Activate the timer with CD.
By setting the departure time, you determine
when your vehicle should reach the desired tem-
perature. The departure time can be a maximum
of six days in the future. The auxiliary climate
control will continue to run approximately ten
minutes after the departure time is reached.
After switching off the ignition
Information about the active timer(s) will appear
on the upper display after switching off the igni-
tion. You can start the set climate control set-
tings immediately with the f button, or go to the
auxiliary climate control menu with the > button.
G) Tips
— Make sure the time and date match in the
system settings so that the timer can func-
tion correctly > page 266.
— The auxiliary climate control can also be
switched on and off immediately when a
timer is set.
— You can operate the climate control in the
vehicle interior when the high-voltage bat-
tery is charging using the charging timer
= page 141. The climate control output de-
pends on the power socket capacity.
— The auxiliary climate control can continue to
run after the departure time is reached.
Additional settings
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
VEHICLE > Climate control > Auxiliary air con-
ditioning > ©.
Start air conditioning after unlocking*
If this function is activated, the climate control
will continue to run for five minutes after the ve-
hicle has been unlocked.
Comfort aux. A/C*
Applies to: vehicles with comfort auxiliary air conditioning
You can set if the steering wheel heating* and
seat heating or seat ventilation should also be
automatically activated with auxiliary climate
control. You can select the respective zones.
Window and mirror heating*
Applies to: vehicles with comfort auxiliary air conditioning
You can set if the rear window and mirrors should
also be heated during auxiliary climate control.
2— There is a malfunction in the auxiliary air
conditioning.
If this message appears, there is a system mal-
function. Drive immediately to an authorized
Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility to
have the malfunction repaired.
Fluids in the A/C system
Refrigerant in the A/C system
The sticker in the engine compartment provides
information about the type and amount of refrig-
erant used in the vehicle’s A/C system. The stick-
er is located in the front section of the engine
compartment or at the front or back of the hood. >
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Warm and cold


Symbol | Meaning

Warning: The A/C system must only
A be serviced by qualified technicians.


tt Refrigerant type
tt
Lubricant type

Refer to the service information
(only available for authorized Audi
dealers or authorized Audi Service
Facilities)

The A/C system must only be serv-
iced by qualified technicians.

Flammable refrigerant
Se
Be

Make sure all components are dis-
posed of correctly and never install
q components in the vehicle that have
been removed from old vehicles or
taken from recycling.

Lubricant in the A/C system
The exact specification and amount of lubricant
in the A/C system can be obtained from an au-
thorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service
Facility or at https://erwin.audiusa.com/erwin.

ZA\ WARNING
To ensure secure and safe operation, the A/C
system must only be serviced by qualified
technicians.

G) Tips
— Never repair the A/C system evaporator with
components from old vehicles or from recy-
cling.
— New replacement evaporators for portable
A/C systems must be certified and labeled
as such, so that they comply with the SAE
standard J2842 HFO-1234yf and R744.
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