ad blue AUDI A8 2021 Owners Manual

Table of contents

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General information................. 250
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Audi smartphone interface...... 261
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Connected devices..............2---5 265
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Additional information.......... 268
Brands and licenses...............-4- 268
Maintenance and Care........... 269
Checking and Filling............. 269
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Emissions control system............. 273
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Windshield washer system...........- 287
Service interval display............... 287
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Wheels and Tires...........--0000 00s 289
Tire pressure monitoring system....... 307
Care and cleaning................ 310
Generalinformation................. 310
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Cleaning and care information......... 311
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Accessories and technical
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Audi Literature Shop..............--- 338
Driving in other countries............. 338
Maintenance, repairs, and technical
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Accessories and parts.............0-. 340
Reporting Safety Defects.............. 340
Declaration of compliance for
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Touch displays

Using favorites
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
FAVORITES. The stored favorites will be dis-
played.
> To access a stored favorite, press that favorite.
Stored favorites can only be deleted or config-
ured in the corresponding menu (such as RADIO).
Arranging information tiles
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
FAVORITES.
> Press and hold the desired information tile.
> Pull the information tile into the desired posi-
tion.
> Press Done to confirm the configuration.
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Fig. 15 Upper display: common symbols in the status bar

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The symbols in the status bar show you informa-
tion at a glance, such as if a mobile device is con-
nected or if there is a data connection. The most
common symbols are listed in the table.

Description

There is a data connection. The bar indi-
@ | cates the signal strength of the data con-
nection. Data is being transmitted now.

There is a data connection. The bar indi-
@ | cates the signal strength of the data con-
nection. No data is being transmitted now.

A mobile device is connected. The bar indi-
@ | cates the signal strength of the cell phone
connection.

There is no data connection. ®
An error occurred with the mobile device
connection to the MMI. ©


Description

A user is selected. If a question mark ap-
pears in the symbol ;h, the guest user is ac-
tive.

A Bluetooth device is connected.

Bluetooth is switched on, but no Bluetooth
device is connected. ©
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Audio playback was interrupted.

©|© The audio source is muted.

Privacy settings are enabled. The additional
symbol indicates which privacy settings are
currently activated > page 335.
The Integrated Toll Module is switched on.
The numbers 1 - 3+ indicate how many pas-
sengers are selected in the MMI.
Notification center
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Fig. 16 Upper display: notification center
Notifications can be displayed in the upper dis-
play. After a specified time, they will be hidden
and a corresponding symbol will appear in the
status bar ©) > page 21, fig. 14. In the notifica-
tion center, you can view these notifications @
= fig. 16 and apply quick settings @.
Using the notification center
> To open the notification center, pull the status
bar downward, or
> Press the =] button on the status bar.
> To apply quick settings, press the respective
symbol @).
> To obtain additional information about a notifi-
cation, press it.
> To delete a notification, pull it toward the right
edge of the screen.
> If there are more than four notifications in the
notification center, the older notifications will
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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
Introduction
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 84.
— The Rear Seat Remote can become hot while
charging. Pay attention to the housing and
display temperature, and be careful when

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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 inches (15
cm) from the magnets.

@) Note
— Always follow the information found in 9®
in General information on page 222.
— 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 222.
— 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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Touch displays

Displaying content without the app
> To share content using screen mirroring, use
the function on your mobile device and select
the desired screen in the rear.
> To share content via HDMI, connect the play-
back device to the screen using the HDMI cable
and select HMI on the screen.
Audio playback
Sound can be played through the vehicle speak-
ers or in headphones. Wired and wireless head-
phones can be connected.
> To play sound through the vehicle speakers,
press &&.
> To use wired headphones, use the headphone
jack@®.
> To use wireless headphones, press } and select
the desired Bluetooth headphones.
Integrated Help
You can find more information and assistance in
the integrated Help content.
> Press the button @) 9 page 30, fig. 21.
> Press @ for integrated Help.

Using the holder
Applies to: vehicles with screens in rear


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Fig. 22 Rear side of driver's/front passenger's seat: remov-
ing the screen

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Fig. 23 Rear side of driver's/front passenger's seat: secur-
ing the screen in the holder
The screens in the rear are located on both the
driver's and front passenger’s seat backrests. The
screens are secured to the seat in a holder. You
can remove the screens from the holders.
Removing the screen
Requirement: there must not be any accessories
(such as headphones) connected to the screen.
> Hold the screen in both hands during the entire
process.
> Press the two buttons (@) > fig. 22 on the
screen holder at the same time.
> Slide the screen upward (2) out of the holder
> A\ in Introduction on page 29.
Securing the screen
Requirement: the two buttons @ © fig. 22 must
be in the retracted position.
> Hold the screen in both hands during the entire
process.
» Engage the screen at the contact strip @)
> fig. 23.
> Carefully press the screen into the retainer (@)
until you can hear and feel it lock into place.
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Touch displays

Tilting the holder
Applies to: vehicles with screens in rear
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Fig. 24 Rear side of driver's/front passenger's seat: angle
range of the holder


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Tilting the holder manually
Applies to: manually adjustable holders
> Hold the screen in both hands during the entire
process.
> Tilt that holder in the specified area @.
Tilting the holder using the power controls
Applies to: power adjustable holders
» Applies to: Rear Seat Remote: Select on the
home screen: SEATS > Seat settings and touch
the front passenger seat pictured on the
screen. Press the left or right arrows until the
desired position is reached.
@) Note
— Only secure factory-installed screens in the
holders. Securing other types of screens can
cause damage to the device and the vehicle.
—To reduce the risk of damage to the holder:
— Applies to manual adjustable holders: Tilt
the holder in the within the designated
range @) without pushing or pulling it
forcefully.
— Applies to power adjustable holders: only
adjust the angle of the holder with the
controls and not by hand.
Troubleshooting
Applies to: vehicles with screens in rear

If the functionality of a screen is limited, you can
try the following measures:
> Press and hold the On/Off button @)
=> page 30, fig. 21 for at least 10 seconds.
Technical data
Applies to: vehicles with screens in rear

Screens in the rear



Display TFT, 10.1-inch screen on the diagonal, 1920 x 1080 pixels
(full HD)
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth Bluetooth 4.1

Earphone connection 1/8 in (3.5 mm) jack connector

USB USB C connection (USB 2.0)
HDMI HDMIIN connection

Additional transmitting options Screen mirroring
Media transmission within a Wi-Fi hotspot (media streaming)

Dimensions (height x width x depth)
x 25 mm)
7.41 inches x 11.19 inches x 1.00 inches (188 mm x 284 mm


Weight 2.242 lbs (1017 g)

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Lights and Vision

> To deactivate the high beams manually, pull
the lever back @) > page 59, fig. 43. The high
beam assistant is deactivated.
Operating the headlight flasher
> To operate the headlight flashers, pull the lever
back @) > page 59, fig. 43. If the high beam
headlights are not switched on, the high beam
assistant will remain activated.

Z\ WARNING
— Observe the safety precautions and note the
limits of the assist systems, sensors, and
cameras > page 150.
— High beam assistant is only intended to as-
sist the driver. The driver is responsible for
controlling the high beam headlights and
adjusting them to match the lighting and
visibility conditions.
— High beams can cause glare for other driv-
ers, which increases the risk of an accident.
For this reason, only use the high beams or
the headlight flasher when they will not cre-
ate glare for other drivers.

G) Tips
Adhere to any local applicable regulations
when using the lighting equipment, for exam-
ple in regard to reducing glare for other driv-
ers. The driver is always responsible for adher-
ing to the regulations applicable in the coun-
try where the vehicle is being operated.
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Laser lighting
Applies to: vehicles with laser lighting

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Fig. 44 Headlights: label
The laser lights increase the range of the head-
lights.
An additional module integrated in the headlight
converts a blue laser light into a white light using
a luminescent material.
Activating or deactivating laser lights
Requirement: the AUTO light function must be
set, and the high beam assistant and the laser
lights must be switched on in the MMI
=> page 61.
The high beam is controlled by the high beam as-
sistant. The laser lights switch on shortly after
the
LED high beams are switched on.
> To activate the high beam assistant, tap the
lever forward 3) > page 59, fig. 43. The BPA in-
dicator light will appear in the instrument clus-
ter display and the high beams will be switched
on or off automatically.
The laser lights are switched on at speeds above
approximately 44 mph (70 km/h) when the high
beams are switched on. The Ea indicator light
will turn on if the high beams are switched on. >

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Lights and Vision

> To activate the manual dimming function,
touch the surface @) when the light is switched
off and keep touching it until the desired
brightness is reached.
Rear interior lighting

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Fig. 47 Headliner: reading lights
Press the 2* button to switch the rear interior
lighting on or off.
Touch-sensitive reading lights*
> To turn a reading light on or off, touch the sur-
face @ briefly.
> To activate the manual dimming function,
touch the surface @) when the light is switched
off and keep touching it until the desired
brightness is reached.
Matrix reading lights*
When the reading lights are switched on, you can
individually adjust the brightness, position, and
focus range.
» Applies to Rear Seat Remote: Select on the
home screen: LIGHTS > Matrix lights > Individ-
ual.
Interior lighting
Applies to: vehicles with interior lighting
The ambient lighting turns on when the ignition
is switched on. The ambient lighting is deactivat-
ed when the lights are set to OFF.
You can adjust the interior lighting individually.
The settings depend on the vehicle equipment.
> Applies to MMI: Select on the home screen: VE-
HICLE > Light & Visibility > Interior lighting.
> Applies to Rear Seat Remote: Select on the
home screen: LIGHTS > Interior lighting.
You can choose from various color profiles, such
as Maritime.
Additional settings and profiles:
— Brightness: you can adjust the brightness for
all of the interior lighting.
— Individual: you can adjust the brightness and
color of the interior lighting separately, divided
into contour and surface lighting.
— Audi drive select: the contour and surface
lighting color changes depending on the select-
ed drive select* mode.
@ Tips
Depending on vehicle equipment, when the
drive select function is activated, the color of
the contour and surface lighting may briefly
change to red or blue when the interior tem-
perature is manually increased or decreased.
Display brightness
You can adjust the instrument and display illumi-
nation separately. The settings depend on the ve-
hicle equipment.
> Applies to MMI: select on the home screen:
SETTINGS > Display & brightness.
> Applies to Rear Seat Remote: select on the
home screen: SETTINGS > Device.
Possible settings in the MMI:
— Cockpit dimming
— Head-up display
— MMI
— Audi virtual cockpit
Possible settings in the Rear Seat Remote:
— Brightness
— Dim display
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Parking and maneuvering


Applies to: vehicles with rearview camera/peripheral cameras

Fig. 141 Upper display: aiming at a parking space
When parking with the rearview camera or pe-
ripheral camera, the parking system plus audio
and visual warnings* will also assist you
=> page 189.
Visual orientation lines
@ The orange orientation lines show the vehi-
cle's direction of travel >@. Turn the steer-
ing wheel until the orange orientation lines
align with the parking space.
@) Use the blue markings to help you estimate
the distance to an obstacle. Each marking
represents approximately 3 feet (1 meter).
The blue area represents an extension of the
vehicle's outline by approximately 16 feet (5
meters) to the rear.
@® You can recognize the rear bumper in the
lower display.
@ You should stop driving in reverse when the
red orientation line touches the edge of an
object, at the latest.
Symbols
If 2/&9/< is displayed and the display area
represented by that symbol is not available, then
the camera on the that side is not available. The
power exterior mirrors may have been folded in
or a door or the luggage compartment lid may
have been opened.
If # is displayed, there is a system malfunction
and the display area represented by that symbol
is not available. The camera is not working in this
area.
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If Avis displayed, the respective ultrasonic sensor
is icy or dirty. Clean the area in front of the sen-
sors > page 152.
If one of the symbols continues to be displayed,
drive immediately to an authorized Audi dealer or
authorized Audi Service Facility to have the mal-
function repaired.

ZA WARNING
— Observe the safety precautions and note the
limits of the assist systems, sensors, and
cameras > page 150.
— 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.
— 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.

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Parking and maneuvering


the vehicle is too far. Make sure the connec-
tion is sufficient, and when in doubt, resume
parking the vehicle yourself.
— Blocking notifications, tones, and vibrations
increase the risk of an accident. The myAudi
app can only warn you if dangers are detect-
ed if you make sure that your mobile device
allows all notifications, tones, and vibra-
tions for the myAudi app.

@) Note
— Do not use remote controlled parking when
transporting cargo that projects outside of
the vehicle or when snow chains are mount-
ed.
— Remote controlled parking may guide the
vehicle either away from curbs or onto them
if other vehicles are parked on the curb.
Make sure that your vehicle's tires and rims
are not damaged. Resume control of the ve-
hicle in time or stop the parking process if
needed to prevent damage.
— In parking spaces without curbs, maintain a
distance of at least 19 inches (50 cm) from
walls and buildings in order to reduce the
risk of vehicle damage.
@) Tips
— Follow the legal regulations in the country
where you are operating the vehicle when
using remote controlled parking. Remote
controlled parking may be prohibited in
some countries. The system may be unavail-
able in countries where it has been deacti-
vated in order to comply with legal regula-
tions. Data will not be transmitted to Audi.
The driver is always responsible for adhering
to the regulations applicable in the country
where the vehicle is being operated.
— Any individual that uses the mobile device
for remote controlled parking is considered
the driver and is participating in traffic. The
driver is always responsible for adhering to
the regulations for using remote controlled

)_ System availability may be limited depending on the mar-
ket.
2) In preparation at the time of printing.
parking that are applicable in the country
where the vehicle is being operated.
— Do not endanger any other road users when
using remote controlled parking. Testing re-
mote controlled parking in a parking lot
with minimal traffic is recommended.
— Your mobile device should have a sufficient
battery charge level. If necessary, charge
the mobile device before starting to drive.
— Do not use the remote controlled parking
function with devices that are faulty or dam-
aged or whose function is impaired. Only
use the operating systems approved by the
mobile device manufacturer.
— When using remote controlled parking, al-
ways pay attention to the areas where your
vehicle can be accessed. Check that no one
can enter your vehicle and if the vehicle has
been locked after parking is completed.
Take the vehicle key with you when leaving
the vehicle.
Applies to: vehicles with remote park assist plus
The following steps must be completed before
using for the first time:
> Create a myAudi account by registering in the
myAudi app or at my.audi.com, depending on
your country.
> Add your vehicle to your myAudi account.
> Set the key user > page 38.
> Install the myAudi app on your mobile device
and log in with your access information.
Device compatibility
The mobile device will be checked at the start of
a parking procedure. If an incompatibility is de-
tected, it will be displayed in the myAudi app.
Audi does not recommend using the function if
an incompatibility is detected > A\.
A selection of supported Bluetooth devices can
be found in the database for tested mobile devi-
ces at www.audi.com/bluetooth. Compatibility
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>

Parking and maneuvering

cannot be guaranteed for all types of mobile de-
vices. The availability depends on the following
factors, among others:
— Brand and build version of the mobile device
— Version of the mobile device operating system
— Software version of the app used
— Individual settings on the mobile device

ZA\ WARNING
— Observe the safety precautions and note the
limits of the assist systems, sensors, and
cameras > page 150.
— There is a risk of an accident if an incompati-
ble mobile device is used. If there is a dis-
play indicating that functionality is restrict-
ed, the vehicle’s reaction speed may be im-

ZA\ WARNING
Observe the safety precautions and note the
limits of the assist systems, sensors, and
cameras > page 150.



paired due to reduced transmission speed.

Parking options?)2)
Applies to: vehicles with remote park assist plus
Depending on the vehicle equipment, you may
have the following options when using remote
controlled parking:
Driving into parking spaces
— Parallel parking on the left or right side of the
street @ > page 196, fig. 145
— Driving forward or backing into perpendicular
parking spaces (2)/@) > page 196, fig. 145.
— Parking in one-car or two-car garages) 6)/@)
=> page 196, fig. 146
Exiting parking spaces
— Leaving perpendicular parking spaces @
=> page 197, fig. 147.
— Exiting parallel parking spaces @).
— Exiting one-car or two-car garages?) @).

D_ System availability may be limited depending on the mar-
ket.
2) In preparation at the time of printing.
3) Applies to: vehicles with remote park assist plus with ga-
rage function
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G) Tips
— When parking in garages, you can be
straight in front of the garage or at a slight
angle in front of the garage. You will have
the best results when you align and stop
your vehicle as straight as possible in front
of the garage.
— If there is enough space in a two-car garage,
the system automatically selects the park-
ing position in front of the vehicle that the
driver has selected.

Parking with the my. app)2)
Applies to: vehicles with remote park assist plus
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Fig. 151 Upper display: remote controlled parking - pre-
paring the vehicle
Requirements
> The setup has been completed.
> You are logged into the vehicle with your myAu-
di user.
> Bluetooth is switched on in the mobile device
and in the MMI > page 264.
» A suitable parking space has been found anda
parking option selected, for example in a ga-
rage (4).
> The vehicle must initially be stationary.