warning light AUDI A8 2020 Owners Manual

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Table of contents

SEOOKING assess © & secwens + + anes ww ceawien Hewes 131
All wheel drive (quattro).............. 132
Electronic Stabilization Control......... 133
High-voltage system............. 136
General information...........0..5.5 136
Charging the high-voltage battery...... 137
Charging equipment................. 143
TANS COWINIG ss 5 & cews 4c ous ce ewe LSL
Driving with atrailer................. 151
Assist systems.................0. 154
Assist systems................... 154
Generalinformation................. 154
Surrounding area detection............ 155
Switching the systems on and off....... 157
Driving information.............. 159
Speed warning system................ 159
Camera-based traffic sign recognition... 159
Traffic light information.............. 161
LAP Mer as « 2 eons x = nevos ¢ 6 aus ¢ 8 em 162
Night vision assist..............-.04. 163
Driver assistance................. 166
Cruise control system.............0-5 166
Efficiency assist.............02--004. 167
Adaptive cruise assist............00-. 170
Distance Warning « « wse« 6 3 sone se eee oa LID:
Lane departure warning.............4. 180
Audi presense............-.22+--05- 182
Side@rassist esses: sv vows © v ememe © 2 suman 2 eae 186
Exit warning ...........-.....2.0000. 188
Intersection assistant................ 189
Emergeneyassists. «ican & wacen 3 3 woes ¥ 5 190
Parking and maneuvering....... 192
INEFODUCKION « » sey: x « caus 4 2 wasn 4 & Rees 192
Parking system plus...............00. 192
Rearview camera and peripheral cameras. 194
Rear cross-traffic assist... 2.2.2.0... 198
Infotainment system............ 200
TELEBNOMEs: 5 «ees & Cees 4 e oeew eee 200
IMtrOdUGEION « 2 asaces < a asomee x a wma Sewanee 200
Setup... eee eee ee eee 200
Using the Audi phone box............. 202
Using the telephone.................. 204
MessageS ... 0... cece cece eee eee 208
SOCtinGS eva 3 x espa o Kae 5s BER Bo ee 210
Instrument:cluster css vo evn ee ween eae 212
Using the Rear Seat Remote........... 212
Troubleshooting «<< <= eccn ss yews sp es 215
Audi connect..................0.. 216
Generalinformation................. 216
Audi connect Infotainment............ 216
Using a Wi-Fi hotspot................ 217
Audi connect Infotainment services..... 217
Audi connect vehicle control services.... 218
SCttINGS come Troubleshooting............0.-.0e eee 222
EMe@ngency CALL. « «ccc 6 i cs 6 vee « 223
Overview... ... 0. eee eee eee 223
Emergency Call « cas « wean s + gee os pee 223
Online roadside assistance............ 224
Navigation....................005- 225
Opening navigation.................. 225
myAudi navigation...............000% 226
Entering adestination................ 226
Stopping route guidance.............. 231
MapPinceins i + cxanees i ¥ scree © sammee @ =m ommeae #0 oe 2231.
Personal route assistance............. 233
Alternative routes...............000- 234
Additional functions................. 234
Satellite map......... 0... eee eee eee 236
Eleetric'rangeé acc sv sees 5 ¢ eee se Hews: 236
Mapiupdater, « sss + a cssmee + & nen «5 enaens 236
Traffic information................00- 238
Options aNd 'SEtNGS is « x see s x sews 4 vs 239
Troubleshooting wees «= wer = o wees ov eee 241
Ragios: sce ¢ = nae ¢ ¢ seuss 2 2 eeu 2 2 eee 242
Opening the radio...............000. 242
Radio functions.................0-4. 243
Options and settings...............0. 247
Troubleshooting esc 2 2 wee ts wie oo wee 249
Media............ cc eee eee 250
Generalinformation................. 250
SD card reader... ..... cc eee eee eee 250
DVD drive... 2... eee eee eee 250
Bluetooth audio player............... 252

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Quick access

— Driver assistance systems ......
@ Depending on equipment:
—Cup holders ..............0..
—Socket .........0..0 0.000000.
@0) Depending on equipment:
— Starting the engine when there is
@ MMALFUMGEION: «5 csscice 6 2 soeeane + ane
—
Audi musicinterface ..........
— Audi phone box ...............
—SDcardreader ...............
@) Electromechanical parking brake
button 2.2... 6. cece eee eee eee
@3) Automatic transmission selector
lever... 2... cece ee eee eee eee
@) [START ENGINE STOP] button ....


@4 Steering wheel adjustment ......
@5) Lever for:
— Cruise control system .........
— Adaptive cruise assist ..........
@8 Data link connector for On Board
Diagnostic System (OBD) ........
@) Buttons for:
— LIQHtS sc ss cease se wees ts ee es
—All-weather lights ............
— Rear fog lights ...............
@8 Hood release ................-.
@9) Button for:
— Luggage compartment lid ......
— Fuel filler door release (plug-in
hybrid drive) ..............0.0.
G0 Exterior mirror adjustment ......
@2 Buttons for:
— Power windows .............-
—Child safety lock ..............
G) Tips
157
98 97
L112
254
202
250
124
113 111
80
166
170
332
60 60 60
276
50
271
66
54
53
Some the equipment listed here is only instal-
led in certain models or is available as an op-
tion.

Indicator lights overview
The indicator lights in the instrument cluster
blink or turn on. They indicate functions or mal-
functions.
With some indicator lights, messages may ap-
pear and warning signals may sound. The indica-
tor lights and messages may be covered by other
displays. To show them again, select the second
tab for messages with the multifunction steering
wheel & page 13.
Some indicator lights in the display can display in
several colors.

Oeil ans
If the A or N indicator light turns on, check
the message in the instrument cluster.
Some indicator lights turn on briefly as a function
check
when you switch the ignition on. These sys-
tems are marked with a V in the following tables.
If one of these indicator lights does not turn on,
there is a malfunction in that system.
The following indicator lights may be available,
depending on the vehicle equipment:

Red indicator lights
Central indicator light ¥
=> page 7,
Instrument cluster
=>page 12
Safety belt
=> page 84
Engine start system
=>page 112
Transmission
=>page 117

Quick access

Drive system
=> page 121,
Electrical system
=> page 284,
Charging system
=> page 142
Electromechanical parking brake
=> page 124
Electromechanical parking brake
=>page 124
Electromechanical parking brake
=>page 125
Brake system ¥
=>page 124,>page 125,
=> page 283
Brake system ¥
=>page 124,>page 125,
=> page 283
Steering ¥
= page 131
Steering lock
=> page 131
Air suspension
=> page 130
Electrical system
=> page 284
Engine oil level (MIN)
=> page 278
Engine oil pressure
=> page 278
Cooling system
=> page 281
Hood
=> page 276
Charging system
=>page 142
Loose wheel warning
=> page 304
Night vision assist
=> page 164
Night vision assist
=> page 164







Distance warning
=> page 179

Steering intervention request
=>page 175
Safe start monitor
=> page 177,
Driver intervention request
=>page 177

Lane departure warning
=> page 180

Lane departure warning
=> page 180
Audi pre sense
=> page 183,
Intersection assist
=> page 189




















Yellow indicator lights
Central indicator light
=> page 7
Safety systems ¥
=> page 87
Transmission
=>page 117
Drive system
=> page 121
Cooling system
=> page 281
Vehicle sound
>page 121
Engine start system
=>page 112
Keys
=> page 112
Electromechanical parking brake
>page 125
Brake system
=> page 124
Electronic Stabilization Control
(ESC) ¥
=> page 133
Electronic Stabilization Control
(ESC) ¥
=> page 133

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Electronic Stabilization Control
(ESC)
=> page 134
Anti-lock braking system (ABS) ¥
>page 135
Anti-lock braking system (ABS) ¥
=>page 135
Steering
=> page 131
Steering lock
=> page 131
All wheel drive
=> page 133
Suspension control
=> page 130
Air suspension
=> page 130
Engine speed limitation
=> page 14
Tank system
> page 272
Electrical system
=> page 284
Engine oil level (MIN)
> page 278
Engine oil level (MAX)
=> page 278
Engine oil sensor
> page 278
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)
v
=> page 274
Engine warm-up request
=> page 278
Washer fluid level
=> page 287
Windshield wipers
=> page 69
High-voltage battery range
=>page 142
Parking system plus
=> page 193




























Tire pressure
=> page 307
Tire pressure ¥
=> page 307
Loose wheel warning
=> page 304
Bulb failure indicator
=> page 64
Adaptive light
=> page 64
Light/rain sensor
=> page 64, > page 69
Door lock
=>page 45
Battery in vehicle key
=>page 49
Night vision assist
=>page 165
Intersection assistant
=> page 189
Side assist
=> page 187;
Exit warning
=> page 188
Rear cross-traffic assist
=> page 198
Adaptive cruise assist
=> page 178
Steering intervention request
=>page 175,>page 181
Lane departure warning
=>page 181
Distance warning
= page 179
Audi pre sense
=>page 185
Emergency assist
= page 190
Emergency call function
=> page 224
Climate control system
=> page 108

Quick access


Other indicator lights




















Rear safety belt Y
=> page 84
Start/Stop system
>page 121
Electric drive ready mode
>page 119
Low beam headlight
=> page 60
Parking light
=> page 60
Turn signals
=> page 61
Cruise control system
=> page 166
Cruise control system
=> page 166
Efficiency assist
=> page 167
Efficiency assist
=> page 167
Efficiency assist
=> page 167
Efficiency assist
=> page 167
Efficiency assist
> page 167
Efficiency assist
=> page 167
Efficiency assist
=> page 167
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Adaptive cruise assist
=> page 172
Adaptive cruise assist
=>page 172
Adaptive cruise assist
=> page 172
Adaptive cruise assist
=>page 172
|
Lane guidance for adaptive cruise
assist
=> page 172
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Lane departure warning
=> page 180
High beams
=> page 61
High beam assistant
=> page 61
Laser lights
=> page 62
Rear safety belt ¥
=> page 84
Transmission
=> page 117
Start/Stop system
=> page 121
Convenience key
=> page 112
Electromechanical parking brake
=>page 125
Electromechanical parking brake
=>page 125
Hill hold assist
=>page 125
Electric drive ready mode
=>page 119
Electric drive ready mode
>page 119
Combustion engine
=>page 119
Plug-in-hybrid modes
>page 119
Plug-in-hybrid modes
=>page 119
Plug-in-hybrid modes
=>page 119
Steering
=> page 131
Air suspension
=> page 130
High-voltage battery range
=> page 142
High beam assistant
=> page 61

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OLED tail lights
=> page 64
Door lock
> page 45
Child safety lock
=> page 53







Speed warning system
=>page 159
Speed warning system
=>page 159
Camera-based traffic sign recog-
nition
=> page 160

Night vision assist
>page 165


Cruise control system
=> page 166




Cruise control system
=> page 166


Intersection assistant
=> page 189


Side assist
=> page 187

Distance warning
=> page 179




A) Rear cross-traffic assist
here => page 198
Adaptive cruise assist
=> page 178,
Efficiency assist
=> page 169



Adaptive cruise assist
>page 175





Lane guidance for adaptive cruise
assist
=> page 172



Lane departure warning
=> page 180


Lane departure warning
=>page 181

Audi pre sense
=>page 185
Emergency assist
=> page 190
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Instrument cluster

Instrument cluster
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Fig. 2 Instrument cluster overview (Audi virtual cockpit)
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the follow-
ing items may appear in the instrument cluster:
@) Display
— Engine coolant temperature ~E .. 14
— High-voltage battery charge level
Left
dial

—Tachometer ........ 000s eee 14
POWER MCLE cose so cece oo cesuene ¥ & 15
Tab ated « < neues « + sees 2 eas be 13
Central area ..............02.0. 13
Status line (one or two lines)
Right dial
— Convenience display
Fuellevel IY ...... 2... eee eee 272
Right additional display with speed-
ometer
Left additional display with:


—Gear ...... 0... eee eee 113
— Audi drive select mode ......... 128
Z\ WARNING
If there is a severe malfunction in the instru
ment cluster, the display may turn off. The
indicator
light may also turn on. Stop the ve-
hicle safely. See an authorized Audi dealer or
authorized Audi Service Facility for assistance.

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@ Tips
— You can select the units used for tempera-
ture, speed, and other measurements in the
Infotainment system > page 266.
— Speeds are displayed in mph (miles per
hour) or km/h (kilometers per hour).
— If there is a malfunction in the instrument
cluster, DEF will appear in the trip odometer
display. Have the malfunction corrected as
soon as possible.
— Certain instrument cluster content can also
be displayed in the head-up display*
=> page 37.
— Certain settings are stored automatically in
the active personal profile.
Loading a personal
profile
Nel Ceto dna}
me Gasca ard
(1 re ests)
e-: - Switch profile
Fig. 3 Instrument cluster: loading a personal profile

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Instrument cluster

does not go above the speed displayed, for exam-
ple when downshifting. Drive to an authorized
Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility im-
mediately to have the malfunction corrected.
@) Note
The needle in the tachometer may only be in
the red area of the gauge for a short period of
time before there is a risk of damaging the
engine. The location where the red zone be-
gins varies depending on the engine.
Power meter
Applies to: vehicles with plug-in hybrid drive
6)
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Fig. 7 Instrument cluster: Power meter
Displaying the power meter
>» Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
SETTINGS > Display & brightness > Virtual
cockpit > Left dial > Power meter or Combined.
The power meter @) > page 12 gives feedback
about the usage capacity of the drive system. The
power meter needle displays the current usage
capacity. A colored border indicates how much
the drive system can currently be utilized. The
colored borders may vary depending on the se-
lected driving program and the electric power
currently available.
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the power
meter displays the following driving statuses:
Drive system switched off
Vehicle recovering electrical energy
Drive system switched on
®©O0O Vehicle is driving with the electric
motor (green)
©) Vehicle is driving with the electric
motor, the combustion engine can
switch on automatically (green
dash)
© Vehicle is driving with the combus-
tion engine (orange)
@ Vehicle is driving with maximum
power from the electric motor and
combustion engine for a brief peri-
od of time
Odometer
The trip odometer and odometer are displayed in
the status line ©) > page 12.
The trip odometer shows the distance driven
since it was last reset. It can be used to measure
short distances. The odometer shows the total
distance that the vehicle has been driven.
Resetting the trip odometer
> Select in the instrument cluster: Vehicle func-
tions tab > EI button > Reset mi.
@) Tips
Distances are displayed in mi (miles) or km
(kilometers).
Outside temperature
display
The outside temperature is displayed in the sta-
tus line © > page 12.
If your vehicle is stationary or if you are driving at
very low speeds, the temperature displayed in
the instrument cluster may be slightly higher
than the actual temperature outside due to heat
radiating from the engine.
At temperatures below 41 °F (+5 °C), a snowflake
symbol appears in front of the temperature dis-
play > A.

Z\ WARNING
Do not assume the roads are free of ice based
on the outside temperature display. Be aware
that there may be ice on roads even when the |P>

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Touch displays

Accepting suggested words or selecting
entries from the results list
> To accept a suggested word (2) or select an en-
try from the results list @), press on it.
> To display more content in the results list, drag
your finger upward or downward on the screen.
Setting the input language or keyboard
layout
> Applies to MMI: Select on the home screen:
SETTINGS > Language & keyboard > Keyboard.
> To define additional input languages, press the
© button.
> To change the keyboard layout for an input lan-
guage, press >. For example, you can select be-
tween QWERTZ and QWERTY.
Rear Seat Remote
Applies to: vehicles with Rear Seat Remote
With Rear Seat Remote, you can control conven-
ience and Infotainment system functions in the
rear of the vehicle, such as the climate control
system or the media playback in the vehicle.

ZA WARNING
— As the driver, do not allow usage of the Rear
Seat Remote to distract you from driving, as
this could increase the risk of an accident.
For example, do not reach behind you while
driving to operate the Rear Seat Remote.
— The Rear Seat Remote can only be operated
when the vehicle is stationary or when the
remote is securely positioned in the desig-
nated holder in the vehicle. Like all loose ob-
jects, it could be thrown through the vehicle
and
cause serious injuries in a collision. If
the Rear Seat Remote is not in the designat-
ed holder, it must always be securely stowed
while driving.
— Do not use any wireless devices on the front
seats within range of the airbags while driv-
ing. Also read the warnings in the chapter
> page 86.
— The Rear Seat Remote can become hot while
charging. Pay attention to the housing and
display temperature, and be careful when


removing the Rear Seat Remote from the
holder.
— There are magnets located on the back of
the Rear Seat Remote and in the designated
holder. For people with pacemakers, the
electromagnetic radiation may impair pace-
maker function. Always maintain a mini-
mum distance of approximately 6 in (15 cm)
from the magnets.

CG) Note
— Always follow the information found in 9®
in General information on page 216.
— Protect the Rear Seat Remote against pro-
longed exposure to direct sunlight.
— Extremely high or low temperatures that
can occur inside vehicles can damage the
Rear Seat Remote and/or impair the device
performance. Never leave your Rear Seat
Remote in the vehicle in extremely high or
low temperatures.
— Protect the Rear Seat Remote from coming
into contact with any fluids.
G) Tips
— Please note that the Rear Seat Remote can
be used only when the ignition is switched
on and within range of your vehicle's active
Wi-Fi hotspot.
— Please note that a Wi-Fi connection does
not automatically make it possible to use
the
Internet. For additional information,
see the chapter > page 216.
— When playing online media sources, there
may be longer loading times or restrictions
on media playback, depending on the Inter-
net connection or the Wi-Fi usage (for ex-
ample, if there is intensive usage by multi-
ple devices on the hotspot).
— Signals from Bluetooth devices and Wi-Fi
hotspots within range of the vehicle may
impair the vehicle Wi-Fi services. If multiple
Bluetooth devices and Wi-Fi hotspots are
within range of the vehicle, it may cause re-
duced data transfer rates, connection inter-
ruptions, or limitations when streaming me-
dia.
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Rear Seat Remote

Dimensions (height x width x depth) 3.39 in x 6.38 in x 0.43 in (86 mm x 162 mmx
11 mm)


Weight

0.58 lbs (261 g)

Rear Seat Entertainment
(Audi tablet)
Introduction
Applies to: vehicles with Audi tablet
You can control available sources in the vehicle
(such as the radio) using the Audi tablet and lis-
ten to them through the vehicle speakers or
headphones. You can also display vehicle infor-
mation (such as the next oil change service). The
Audi tablet also has applications and functions
that are not related to the vehicle.

ZA WARNING
— As the driver, do not allow usage of the Audi
tablet to distract you from driving, as this
could increase the risk of an accident. For
example, do not reach behind you while
driving to operate the Audi tablet.
— Children in rear-facing child safety seats in
the rear: remove the Audi tablet from the
backrest on the front seat to reduce the risk
of
injury. Read the instructions in the chap-
ter > page 91.
— The Audi tablet can only be operated when
the vehicle is stationary or when it is secure-
ly positioned in the designated holder in the
vehicle. Like all loose objects, it could be
thrown through the vehicle and cause seri-
ous injuries in a collision. If the Audi tablet
is not in the designated holder, it must al-
ways be securely stowed while driving.
— Do not use any wireless devices on the front
seats within range of the airbags while driv-
ing. Also read the warnings in the chapter
=> page 86.
— The back of the Audi tablet can become hot
while charging. Pay attention to the housing
temperature, and be careful when removing
the Audi tablet from the holder.


@) Note
— Always follow the information found in >®
in General information on page 216.
— Protect the Audi tablet against prolonged
exposure to direct sunlight.
— Extremely high or low temperatures that
can occur inside vehicles may damage the
Audi tablet or impair its performance. Never
leave your Audi tablet in the vehicle in ex-
tremely high or low temperatures.
— Protect the Audi tablet from coming into
contact with any fluids.
G) Tips
— If the Audi tablet is used when the ignition
is switched off or outside of the range of the
MMI, then only the non-vehicle applications
and functions will be available.
— Vehicle settings are only possible through
the MMI.
— Please note that a Wi-Fi connection does
not automatically make it possible to use
the
Internet. For additional information,
see the chapter > page 216.
— The Audi tablet makes it possible to access
services from external providers. Permanent
availability cannot be guaranteed, because
that depends on the service provider.
— When playing online media sources, there
may be longer loading times or restrictions
on media playback, depending on the Inter-
net connection or the Wi-Fi usage (for ex-
ample, if there is intensive usage by multi-
ple devices on the hotspot, such as tablets
or laptops).
— The Audi tablet has an anti-theft protection
feature: it can only connect to the MMI of
the associated vehicle. Also, the Audi tablet
will be disabled if it has not been connected
to the MMI for longer than 30 days. To ena-
ble it again, connect the Audi tablet to the
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