climate control AUDI A8 2021 Owner's Manual

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Index


Cleaning carbon components........ 312, 314
Cleaning control « sisi + wee x x deere se mane 313
Cleaning decorative parts andtrim........ 312
Cleaning exhaust tail pipes.............. 312
Cleaning plastic parts.................. 313
Cleaning textiles..................000, 313
Climate control system..............00. 100
Climate control system controls in the rear
Child Safety \OCKicw: ¢ : nee 5 2 cones ¥ 2 owen gy 51
Closing
Automatic luggage compartment lid...... 49
Convenience Closingtos « a sss « sazene w © enuvee 53
HOOd .. 0... cece eee 276
Luggage compartment lid............... 49
Luggage compartment lid with foot motion . 50
Panoramic glass roof................... 53
Rear window sunshade...............-. 55
Sunshades(roof)' « seissies wo sense ow amnion oo oyeu 53
Sunshade (windows). ...........5250005 52
WINGOWS = say = : wees ss eam ¢ tees a ee 52
Closing aid (power closing doors).......... 41
Coasting .... 0.0.6.0 cece eee eee eee 114
Cockpit dimming..............0ee eee eee 63
Cockpit (overview) ......... 0. cee eee ee eee 6
ColoreOdetin. « a sas + « cnewere + rises w ¥ aveanee wo 343
COMBUSHONCNGING cscs: ss wees se ewes oe wa 114
Combustion engine startup.............. 112
Comfort auxiliary climate control......... 105
Comfort:entty © sees ¢ seems sv een cv ewe ve 125
Coming home/Leaving home
refer to Entry/exit lighting «cis. eecs es vs 61
Compact Spare tire = sexs sy sews « ¢ ees g x os 323
GOMmpartiietits's « : wowy = : mews 2 : eeees 2 2 ee 95
Compass inthe mirror............-...0-- 68
Compliance ........ 0... eee eee eee eee 341
Conference call...............-.-.2.20005 217
Configuration wizard.............0...00- 20
COMMC Cina +o auveara wo wivaens ao aweiie a awa oa ae 222
Data plans...... 2... eee eee eee ee 225
Data Privaey'ss: s & seis s ¢ aces s ences se mee 336
Emergency:¢alll. sscsscx 2 cane # een + waver « 227
Infotainment
Infotainment services. ............0005 223
Online roadside assistance............. 228
Vehicle control services............200- 224
Connected devices
Device overvieW......... 0.00. cece eee 265
Connections
referto Media............eeeeeee 250, 253
Consumer information...............005 338
Consumption
Reducing ; = ess < sex ¢ s ween e x see «ee 116
Consumption (uel) « « was « asses os say & se 16
Contacts
IMPOFtlNG sews 2 « wees 2 aoe 2 BORE & e Gow 219
Updating inthe MMI...............06 219
also refer to Directory................. 216
Convenience key..........-..0 eee eee eee 41
CONVENIENCE CLOSING iss & same a 2 Hace § x HOR 53
also refer to Vehicle key..............0. 45
Convenience opening and closing
SUMSHAGE cmwsces wa ceowems «x amernte mo meneME aw one 53
Windows or panoramic glass roof........ 53
Coolant temperature display.............. 14
Cooled glove compartment............... 95
Gooling MMO eke... cesses + wenn as aineins ow te 101
Cooling system
Adding
coolant ............00 ee eee eee 282
Checking the coolant level.............- 282
GOOLANE cessawe se sevens eo seo ow oumORI wa aeRO 281
Cornering lights: « » eaves x s wewe a e mews 2 s pew 58
Cross traffic assist (intersection assistant) .. 185
Cruise Control’ system: « s wm sv esex s oes 163
Cup
holders. ...... 00... cee eee eee eee 95
Current consumption..................0. 16
Curve tilting function.................0. 125
D
Data module
Serial number (IMEI) .................. 219
Data plans........ 0... eee eee eee eee 225
Data Privacy. ... 00... cee cece eee 336
DAES ccaseus so anzee 0 0 emecen 4m cnneeis a memati © sxetone 16
Setting............ 0.0.2 263
Daytime running lights.................. 58
Declaration of compliance............... 341
DEF (instrument cluster)...............0. 12
Demo mode
refer to Presentation mode............. 240
Destination onthe map................. 233
347

Index

Manual operation
Charging connector...........--.e eee 137
Charging port door wie: « s sees x « eee ges 137
Manual shifting................0.-000- 111
Map
Changing the scale................... 233
DiSplay*s anaes « « coazens © a canines wv ceszane ¥ # essvass 235
Operating...............0..0-.00000- 234
Setting the destination................ 233.
MAP
refer to Message Access Profile......... 219
Map! PrevieWire » x movee s ¥ eee x 2 eUeE 3 2 ee 233
Map'Updatewws:: + < sexs + « caus ¢ ¢ oa wis oo ewe 238
MAYAUGL APP « weiss se oman ee sncece vw eomnate ve 239
Online... 2... eee eee eee eee 238
USB CONNECtiOn we: = : coms ss eeme so oer 239
Massage function.................00- 71,74
PRONG « 3 sone: 3 3 wes oo sees v eae ov we 8 72
Mechanical keys. « secs: seen ss pene es eee 45
Media ecw: « x wows & 2 ees bb eee ke eS 250, 253
DEWESii 2 2 memes 2 wiuim ao eam a 3 eee x © aoe 250
Supported formats................0-. 258
Mediarcemter. «sso a « asian a 0 meneins a a asennnn a 254
Memory FUN CtiOM cies: «6 cwssin «0 ccere «0 anew oo 83
Menu language
refer to Setting the language........... 263
Menu paths......... 20.0.0... cee ee eee ee 19
Message Access Profile...............05 219
Messages:. . «sien so sis se ewe vo oes 6 wo 219
Mild hybrid drive system.............005 114
Minor GOtipassis « cae 5 = eas x 2 goes & eeeR = 68
Mirrors
Adjusting exterior mirrors.............-. 64
Dimming... 0.62... e cece eee eee ee 64
VANITY MIPKOR : savor & & SaraR % x RGR EC ROR Fe 65
MMI
refer to Multi Media Interface........... 20
Mobile device
refer'to Telephone « isso ss www @ wines 2 ore 209
Mobile device reminder signal............ 213
Mountain passes: « sas ese. s s eee es es 122
Mountain fOadS:: » = wens: 2 ogee x ogee ge 122
Multifunction steering wheel
BUGIS: = ecwx ss wom ¢ 5 mewn & a Ree FS 13,37
Operating. « casas w % esse wo voeweme «a enemies @ one 13
352
Programming buttons.................. 37:
Voice recognition system............... 34
Multi Media Interface................... 20
Menus and symbols..............2+-00- 21
OPeratinG)s « 2 ses 2 asim s 2 seem 2 woe 18, 21
Switching the displays on or off.......... 20
MUI MG fricins » 5: susceas + « answans co enaneee wo airmaais A w aes 37.
MYA: «3 scenes oo meme 6 samen a 3 eee eo a 38, 223
myAudi navigation................. 230, 233
MYyAUdi USers.: s wees se eee se Hews ee eee 38
N
Na@FFOW AFGaS cay sy era ao weed x Namen 8 EBS 175
Natural leather care andcleaning......... 313
Navigation ....... ccc cece eee eee eae 230
Better route ws « seees = wee 2 2 Heron ge Be 240
GALLI G) esses © evanens oo nis Wes vmmuome a OKA 233
Changing the scale................... 233
alsovreferto Map’ s weiss < ews se seme a oe 234
Navigation database
Version information.................. 266
Navigation (instrument cluster).......... 236
NG@ts = « seneis x 2 spas 2 & caw e ¥ ete eB eee Be 97
NHOSAs: « 2 wore 5 ¢ sue + 2 eae FE tee Fe ee 340
Night vision assist... ....... 0... ee ee eee 159
Cleaning the camera............--.005 311
NOLITICatIOn CeNtel's « cows ss news os pews se ve 23
O
Octane rating (gasoline)................ 269
Odometer...... 0.2.0... eee 1s
ReSCCUING) sass + » sawn x « gee ¢ os eee + 8 eee LS
Office address
refer to Business address.............. 236
OFF (climate control system)............. 101
Oil
referto Engine oil................204. 277
On-board computer... . 2.0... 0000.02 eee 16
On Board Diagnostic System (OBD)... 274, 333
Online map
refer to Satellite map..............005 237
Onlimeiradios. » seve: a a ssn on emawees wo cmos 246
also refer to Online radio.......... 246, 247
Online roadside assistance.............. 228

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Online services
refer toconnect.......... cece eee eee 222
Online system update.................. 264
Online traffic information............... 239
OPeniing sc» « swesius © o cwcwew w eeewesens vt euswens we eaewoue 41
Automatic luggage compartment lid...... 49
Convenience opening...............0405. 53
Fuel-fillerdoor's « s sve ¢ « weeoa ¢ 0 wanes ¥ ane 271
HOOd .... cece eee 276
Luggage compartment lid............... 49
Luggage compartment lid with foot motion . 50
Panoramic glass roof..............2000. 53
Rear window sunshade................. 55
Surishaden(root) « scons «a accuse 2 x emma oo ose 53
Sunshade (windows) ..............00005 52
Windows ......... 20. eee eee eee 52
Opening and closing
refer to Unlocking and locking........ 41, 46
Opening the charging port door.......... 134
Operating
Head-up display’: « « seis ie gees + eres + eo 33
Instrumenticluste tienes» « secre a sangse « = snees T3'
Multifunction steering wheel............ 13
Multi Media Interface............... 18,21
Rear Seat Remote..............0005 18, 28
Text input... 6.2... eee eee eee eee 25
Towchdisplay's = 2 sews « s sews & «ee ¢ eee 2 18
Voice recognition system.............-. 34
Operating¢mModes « sein «sows + wae w ¥ wae 114
Optional equipment number............. 343
Options
Medias a scasss i a susaas « o: anmwons 4 nmnuans 4 aseatas 257
Radio... ieee eee 248
Outside noise... eee eee eee eee 116
Overview: (GOCKpit):. « swine o « creme a simone « 0 scene 6
P
PaiMtCOde la . o sccvam aw seauewe & avevane & o voeaun a os 343
Paintdamagess « « wseas 6 www ve sees & o renee 312
PANIC BUGLON': ¢ mess ss wenu s y eens « ¥ ene 5 2 45
PANIG fUNCtION Se: = = sews = ¢ aeupe ¢ o ee 3 eee 45
Panoramic glass roof.......... eee ee eee 53:
Convenience opening and closing......... 53
Emergency closing............-..20-005 54
Quick opening and closing.............. 54
Parental control
DVD... oes 257
Rear Séat REMOtes s acaw 5 « meme ay wens 2 oe 28
Parkassist plUS « scas + < xan 4 e eee eRe 198
Parking... ... cece cece eee e eee 108
Parking aid... . 1.0... eee cece eee eee eee 188
Adjusting the volume................. 190
Automatic activation.................. 189
Cleaning the sensors and camera........ 311
Deactivating rear cross-traffic assist .... . 195
Parkcassist:plusiac ss scoaa «waa a 3 wien ooo 198
Parking aid plus...............02-.00. 188
Parking space search.................. 196
Peripheral
cameras............-0000-- 191
REARVICWHGAIMIEF Alcan x exessene so acenece a 0 eonsere 191
Remote controlled parking............. 202
Switching off maneuver assist.......... 208
Parking and maneuvering.............-- 188
Parking brake
refer to Electromechanical parking brake. 121
Parking heater
refer to Auxiliary climate control........ 104
Parking light Sie 2 o ccs + venues eo rece eo eoeneee 58
Parking lock emergency release.......... 112
Pass=through cscs x ¢ ogee y ees yo ewes so oe 98
Pédalsteius + 2 qeme = © aime < Roe 5 BURN FE HORE 111
Pedestrian detection..............-.00. 159
Perchlorate. ... 2.2.0.0... cece eee eee eee 338
Peripheral cameras............--0000-- 191
Phone
Connecting a second mobile device...... 210
Disconnecting a mobile device.......... 211
SO TEIIGS ssenosw 2 0 cmemeioe « oxsuemen © sitanems a oexints 218
Phonebook
refer to Directory............002--005- 216
PIN
A-digit myAudi PIN...............000488 38
Protection wssine s+ sce ww inne 6 6 anrsass ww anes 39
Playback (media) ..... 0... cess eee eee eee 253
Plug-inmhybrid drive’s « sss x x cages x « emcee a 114
Coolant.......... 00.0. e eee eee 281, 282
Power meter...........0 cece eee eee 15
Plug-in hybrid mode.................0.. 114
Podcast
refer to Online radio.............. 246, 247
Polishing ....... 0... c cece cece 312
353

Index

Pollutant filter. ccs 2 2 comes 2 wee 2 eure 100
Power closing (doors) « . oiccs as saves oe ones ae 41
Power Meter: esas ss mean se eee se owas 12, 15
PoWerSOUICeS. ss eiws eevee ee wees ee 94,252
Power window malfunction............... 52
Power Windows ....... 0.0. e cee eee eens 52
MAlfUNCtION . ecaea ware & s ware o ¥ ws 52,53
Predictive Controls « was « « emws ¢ ¢ eee ¢ 2 we 170
Predictive messages.............4. 111,165
pre sense
refer to Audi presense................ 178
Presentation mode............ee eee aee 241
Presets
RadiGiccns « 2 mee oo came oo oe oo see 8 245
Presets list
refer to Presets... 0.0... cece eee eee 245
Pressure
Tire pressure monitoring system........ 308
Nicer ee eee eee ee 299
Profile picture... 2.2... eee eee eee 38
Protecting............... 0.0... e eee 312
Pyrotechnic elements................0- 338
Q
quattro... eee eee 128
Selective wheel torque control.......... 129
Quick charging.................0e ee eee 131
R
Radio... 2... eee eee eee 242
Radid t@Xtxx « = xces « s nomen 2 e weme so eee 246
Station lists « e sswess s © waves 6 2 were 6 & eens 242
Radio communications equipment........ 340
Radio’ GquipMentens « aes x 2 neue 4 + nwa s & 340
Radio Standards Specification (RSS)....... 341
Railcarrier... 2.2... eee eee eee eee 125
Rain/light sensor
HeadlightSiens + o awn < gauus s gen 5 3 aoe o 58
Intermittent mode (windshield wipers).... 66
Random
refer to Shuffle.................0000. 255
RANGES. « crn « x examen # # somes A eee oo eT wo 16
RaNGeHNONitOl's + wcciene © vecwees a vues wo wmemne 116
Range potential «0... 2 seve ee oven ee ene 116
Ratige (Clectric)icn + » sews # x game 2 eam o we 238
354
Reading lights: <2 csi Rear cross-traffic assist . cic... ci ae sees 195
Rear fog lights + mcus si sees se sees se eee ve 58
Rear lid
refer to Luggage compartment lid........ 49
Rear Seat Remote ovis « o ssiwca oo wea so wena 26
Device setup .. 0... 0... eee eee eee eee 27
Legalinformation.................005 266
Menusiandisymbols « sce ev aime s 2 ann sa 28
Operating. ........ 00... eee eee eee 18, 28
Software information................. 266
Rear Seats... 0... cece 74
Rear shelf
refer to Storage area behind the rear head
PESERAINES css ao areeine & aseoies @ 8 arom Te oneSe 96
Rearview: Cameras: ss sivas i sew sa eens es 191
Rear window defogger...............555 102
REAR (climate control system) ........... 101
Recirculation mode..............-..05- 102
Reclining position. .......... 0c eee eee eee 76
Reclining seat system. ...........0.-000. 76
REGUPCFALION srccces + x wares ao mecnene ao onmenee 16,114
RefrigerantiOi serie © = scoscs « 2 sae ¥ veneer © He 344
Refrigerator
Cleaning ....... 2... cece eee eee eee 314
Refieling?. x 2 ccs: wx snes 2 smmnene an apipene 2 8 8 270
Remote access authorization (key user)..... 39
Remote control
Garage door opener..........--.000000- 55
Remotercontrol-key*s siccse = a ainnne «a cus 6 ae 45
Convenience opening and closing......... 53
Key replacement.........-....--0000-5 45
LED 2 iviseos 4 & ori & oessye a 8 tenia © W dassiice 6 8 ais 47
PANIC function............ 0.000 e ee eee 45
Replacing the battery.................. 47
Unlocking and locking............-...-- 46
also refer to Vehicle key...........0000. 45
Remote controlled parking.............. 202
Remote park assist plus
refer to Remote controlled parking...... 202
Remote park assist plus with garage function
refer to Remote controlled parking...... 202
Removing the caps (wheel bolts)......... 320
Repairs... 2.2.6... eee eee eee 338
Replacement key...........0 0c see e eee 45
Replacement parts...............000005 340

Index

Socket
refer to Power sourceS...... 0002+ eee eee 94
Software information
Legal information..............000eee 266
Software version (MMI)
Version information...............0.. 266
Sound
refer to Adjusting the sound............ 263
Space-saving spare tire (compact spare tire) . 323
SPArGctire’s « s wey » o wee 2 Raw & 2 BOR Ge Oe 323
Speed limit information
refer to Traffic sign recognition......... 155
Speed limits
refer to Traffic sign recognition......... 155
Speedometer’. wesive so svessve sv aves sv amen ve 12
Speed warning system............000005 155
Sport differential sis s & seins se nae ae eee 128
Start/Stop System: « « zausx & = sense s ¥ peuey s 2 117
MeSSAGQES: crseicee vs esses vo secnene wv anes ow aes 118
Switching offandon...............00. 118
Starting climate control after unlocking.... 105
Starting to drive......... 2. eee eee eee 108
Starting (engime)'. « + esses ss snus + 6 sone vo 3 118
SECON Gis ws. cewaens o 6 setae 3 6 meee oo MEE = wo 127
Audi drive select. ......... 0.00000 e ae 124
also refer to Steering..............055 127
Steering lock.............000-000- 107, 127
Steering wheel
AGjUStING sxc = s eemn : oe gems =v eee eo eeR = 78
Shiftepaddles « wesnise ov wana 2 ¥ sues ae sures a 111,
Steering wheel heating................ 104
also refer to Multifunction steering wheel. . 13
Steps for determining correct load limit... 303
Stopover (navigation) .................. 234
Stopping............. 0... ce eee ee eee 108
Stopping the vehicle................... 108
Stopping (ENGINE) swiss « scseas 6 sosens vw avtvens 118
StOrag@iiss os ons x 0 wnwas ow meson ow a & BEHEK 95
Storage area behind the rear head restraints. 96
Storage compartment.......:.eeeceee eee 97
Stored stations
refer'to Presets ex «. seccoa se owen wees ee 245
Subtitles
DVD... eee 257
356
Sunshade
Rear side windows .........-.0 eee eee eee 52
Rear WindOWeris ease 2 yew x 2 WAGE ae RoR 55
ROOF: «5 swan 2s swavece vx asentoe ¥ ceamens a a meee 2 a 53
also refer to Panoramic glass roof........ 53
SUMVISORS:« ssisteae » esosent o wueieon © o: ayesnie w aonexe 65
Surface Weatin gees x « encase + a wise» x een © 103
SUSPENSION ¢ cisvsn is owes o ormeecs « oer © 8 Os 125
Audi drive select...............000 00 124
Swapping calls............. 0c eee eae 217
SWERVCMSSISLE: sensi « iesans av cruem s & omoerue 181
Symbols
Charging equipment................0- 138
NaviGatiOnizaye + sans ¢ sanse ¢ 3 Naam 6 2 rea 234
TAP I Cts x © saanees a x seamne so aoEMMG & ¥ coatON a 8 239
also refer to Indicator lights.............. 7
SYNC (climate control system) ........... 101
System SOttingSs « sess co sews © o cows « ¥ soseene 263
T
Tachometetiican <& asiwn se iasin a + esas ow 12,14
Tail lights
Cleaning........ 0... cece eee a1
Technnicalidata. «cscs ox secvie « o cmmaue 4 o conn 343
Rear Seat Remote.............0--0000- 29
Screens imtheitear’: « s sss y = yazan ss wou 9 sg 32
Technical modifications................. 338
Telephone.......... 0c cee ee eee eee 209
Accepting/ending acall................ 217
Audi PhOMe DOK ies so wise s worse 6 eee os 211:
Charging the battery (USB)............. 212
Charging the battery (wireless)......... 213
Connecting a mobile phone............ 209
Dialinganumber...........--..00000- 217
Exterior antennas. is cses a scam ae epee a 212
Mobile device reminder signal.......... 213
Options during aphonecall............ 217
Playing tUSi¢ « seus < ¢ eee sv ees ce eee 251
Temperature display (outside temperature) .. 15
Temperature gauge
GOOLSMTE « sees x 2 sews « & ete © F meme e RoE 12
TeXtinbut : aces « < sean: 5 ¢ ewe 5 os ewe ©» eee 25
Text messageS...........0 0000000000 219
S@ttiNGS seu s = news & ¥ eee se Hewes eee 219
also refer to Text messages............ 219
Wied owinsts ws svesies 2 os amcceue 3 9 aveviens v wucwane we cei 98

Index


Vehicle jacks. « sie sc emcee e eww oe em ves 317
Lifting points...... 2.0.0... eee eee eee 321
Tire change Mode.... 1... eee eee sees 319
VehIClE Keys ¢ « sas x = heen ¢ o hake oP eee 41,45
Vehicle Sound... . 6... cece eee eee eee 116
Vehicle start systeM.... 2.2.0.2... eee 118
Vehicle toolkit... 0.0... 0... eee eee eee 317
VeMEILAtIOMS, « 6 cess « cnennic = 1 cena a @ ammo wa 100
VIEW DUBE OMI + 3 seco © x saouawe 2 x cameo osama oo 13
Voiceriiaibs «2 viciine 2 x owas eo snvem 2 x amin 0 3 a 217
Voice recognition system ..............065 34
BxXHOE Maly escse = mucana we wweanan x execone 6 x ena 35
Operating ....... 0... ccc eee eee eee ee 34
WwW
Wall mount clip...........0... ce eee eee 145
Warning lights
refer to Indicator lights.................. 7
Washing matte finish paint.............. 310
Wave band
refer to Frequency band............... 242
Weights ........... 0.0 cece eee eee ee 344
Wheel bolts............ 000 c cece 304
ANti-Cheft cas s nuwa & s Been & + eRS oe Sew 320
Tightening specification............... 323
Wheels x isasis a i snniss o a nauasa s & aninass wo eomnene @ 289
Cleaning 312
Glossary of tire and loading terminology.. 292
Loose wheel warning.................. 304
REPIAGIG s sxannce » seanens oo eee co sien oe o ete 319
Tire pressure monitoring system........ 308
Tires and vehicle load limits............ 302
Wheel wrench’: « seas: s + gem « x sewn 2 2 seme 317
Wi-Fi
Hotspot:settings:s. ss wie a 6 owen ae aie a 225
Using ahotspot................--000- 223
Wild animal recognition................ 159
Window and mirror heating............. 105
Windows
Child safety lock.............02-000000- 51
Cleaning and removingice............. 312
Convenience opening and closing......... 53
Defrosting ........-. 600 c eee eee eee 102
Opening and closing................... 52
POWEPWINdOWSins « 2 caves x s waves 4s eaure 4 es 52
358
Windshield
Cleaning..... 22.2... cece eee eee eee 66
also refer to Windshield................ 66
Windshield washer system..........- 66, 287
Reservoir capacityies « + sass +o wesw + 3 meen 344
Windshield wipers.................00-0- 66
Winter operation
Auxiliary climate control............... 104
Car washes ....... 0.0.00 cece cece 310
COGLIFG SYSTEM: « 2 wees s x eee ss meee ese 281
Defrosting the windows............... 102
Rear window defogger................ 102
Removing ice from windows............ 312
Seat heating. « = scr. sa wee. a eee @ © wees 102
Snow chains............ 00sec eens 305
Steering wheel heating................ 104
Surface heating «wees «sees se ewes a 4 ear 103
THRCSiis so ceontens 6 sccrees +o onemeite aw oman © 9 oom 305
Vehicle battery (12 Volt)............... 285
Windshield washer system............. 287
WINEEPEIRES 2 osu 5 ¢ ean so mem a yeaa ee 305
Wireless Apple CarPlay
refer to Audi smartphone interface...... 261
Wireless charging...............+-+05- 213