audio AUDI A8 2021 Owners Manual

Table of contents

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General information................. 250
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Options and settings................. 257
Supported media and file formats...... 258
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Audi smartphone interface...... 261
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Connected devices..............2---5 265
Legal.information ss « sess s+ ama sx ween « 266
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
Taking your vehicle out of service....... 316
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Replacing wheels................-00. 319
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Jump starting....................00. 323
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Transmitted information.............. 335
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

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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Global functions

Global functions
Additional function
buttons

Fig. 26 Right side of the multifunction steering wheel
{ 58-0431]

Fig. 27 MMI On/Off knob with joystick function
Adjusting the volume
You can adjust the volume of an audio source or a
system message (for example, from the voice
recognition system) when the sound is playing.
> To increase or decrease the volume, turn the
right
thumbwheel @) © fig. 26 upward or
downward, or turn the On/Off knob @) 9 fig. 27
to the right or left.
> To mute, push the right thumbwheel or the
On/Off knob.
Selecting the previous/next track or station
> Press the <1 / DPI button @ or briefly press
the On/Off knob to the left/right.
Fast forward/rewind
> Press and hold the ld<1/ DD] button @, or
press the On/Off knob to the left or right until
the desired playback position is reached.
Quick access steering wheel button
Depending on vehicle equipment, the button @)
may provide quick access to various functions.
You can program the >K button with various func-
tions.
> To bring up the function that is currently set,
press the 3K button.
> To perform the function that is currently set,
press and hold the >K button, or:
> Applies to MMI: Select on the home screen: VE-
HICLE > Settings & Service > Steering wheel
button assignment.
» Select and confirm the desired function.
Switching the voice recognition system on or
off
w& button @), see > page 34.
Using the telephone functions
F button @), see > page 215.
ZA WARNING
Adjust the volume of the audio system so that
signals from outside the vehicle, such as po-
lice and fire sirens, can be heard easily at all
times.



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Opening and closing

on the driver's door. In vehicles with a conven-
ience key*, you can still open the luggage com-
partment lid using the handle if an authorized
convenience key is detected > page 48.
Fold mirrors
You can select if the exterior mirrors automatical-
ly fold in when locking.
Tone when locking!)
You can select if an audio signal sounds when
locking the vehicle.
Open with convenience key
Applies to: vehicles with convenience key
You can deactivate the feature for unlocking us-
ing
the sensor. The function for locking via the
sensor will still be enabled > page 46.
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Fig. 28 Driver's door: central locking switch
> To lock or unlock the vehicle, press the & or B
button > /\.
When locking the vehicle with the central locking
switch,
the following applies:
— The doors and the luggage compartment lid
cannot be opened from the outside for security
reasons, for example, to reduce the risk of un-
authorized entry while stopped at a light.
— The LED in the central locking switch turns on
when all doors are closed and locked.
— You can open the doors individually from the in-
side by pulling the door handle one time. To

)_ This function is not available in all countries.
open the rear doors individually, you must pull
the door handle twice.
— In the event of a crash with airbag deployment,
the doors unlock automatically to allow access
to the vehicle.

ZA\ WARNING
— Observe the safety precautions > page 41.
— The central locking button works when the
ignition is switched off.
— The central locking switch is inoperative
when the vehicle is locked from the outside.
Messages
3} Driver's door: malfunction! Shift to P before
leaving vehicle. See owner's manual

There is a malfunction in the driver's door. Secure
the vehicle before exiting by selecting the “P” se-
lector lever position. Drive immediately to an au-
thorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service
Facility to have the malfunction repaired.
2B Central locking: malfunction! See owner's
manual
There is a central locking malfunction. If the
doors cannot lock, you can emergency lock the
doors > page 44. Drive to an authorized Audi
dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility immedi-
ately to have the malfunction corrected.
Door lock: Opening while driving is only pos-
sible with the emergency release. See owner's
manual
It is not possible to power unlock the doors at
speeds above approximately 9 mph (15 km/h). If
you must open doors at higher speeds in cases of
emergency, you can manually unlock the door by
forcefully pulling the door handle beyond its no-
ticeable resistance two times. Then press the
door handle back into its original position, if nec-
essary.
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Opening and closing

Mechanically unlocking and locking the
doors
If the central locking fails, you must unlock or
lock the doors separately.

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Fig. 30 Door: mechanically locking
Unlocking or locking the driver's door with
the mechanical key
> Remove the mechanical key > page 45.
> Insert the mechanical key into the slot under
the door handle and pry the cap off > fig. 29.
> To unlock the driver's door, turn the mechanical
key to the unlock position in the direction of ar-
row (2) > fig. 29.
> Pull firmly on the door handle to open the driv-
er's door. The door handle swings out slightly
farther than normal.
> To lock the driver's door, select the "P" position
and turn the key once to the close position
@°A.
Locking the front passenger's door and rear
doors using the mechanical key
The mechanical lock is located on the edge of the
doors. It is only visible when the door is open.
> Remove the mechanical key > page 45.
> Remove the cap from the opening > fig. 30.
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> Insert the mechanical key into the slot on the
inside and turn it all the way to the left (when
locking the right door), or to the right (when
locking the left door).
> Install the cap in the opening and close the
door.
Once the doors are closed, it is no longer possible
to open them from the outside. The front doors
can be opened from the inside by pulling the
door handle one time. The rear doors can be un-
locked from the inside by pulling the door handle
one time and then opened by pulling the door
handle again. If the vehicle is without power, the
doors can be unlocked from the inside by first
pulling the door handle beyond its noticeable re-
sistance. The doors can then can be opened by
pulling the handle again. Then press the door
handle back into its original position, if necessa-
ry. If the child safety lock in one of the rear doors
is activated, you must first pull the door handle
from the inside. Then you can open the door from
the outside.

ZX WARNING

Observe the safety precautions > page 41.
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Applies to: vehicles with anti-theft alarm system

If the anti-theft alarm system detects a vehicle
break-in, audio and visual warning signals are
triggered. The anti-theft alarm system is switch-
ed on or off when locking or unlocking your vehi-
cle. If the alarm is triggered, it will shut off auto-
matically after a certain amount of time.
Switching the alarm off manually
> To switch the alarm off, press the G button on
the vehicle key or switch the ignition on.
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the anti-
theft alarm system may have the following fea-
tures:
Break-in security feature
The alarm will sound if there is a break-in at the
doors, hood, and/or luggage compartment lid. >

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Driving


stabilize the vehicle will no longer be availa-
ble. This could cause the vehicle to swerve,
which increases the risk that the vehicle will
slide. Do not continue driving. See an author-
ized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Fa-
cility for assistance.

Electromechanical
parking brake
Operating the parking brake
The electromechanical parking brake is used to
secure the vehicle from rolling away unintention-
ally.
The ©) switch is located under the selector lever
in the center console. It turns on when the park-
ing brake is set. You can release the parking brake
manually or automatically when you start to
drive.
Setting and releasing the parking brake
> Setting: pull the ©) switch.
> 1¢ PM / © appears, the parking brake is hold-
ing the vehicle. You can remove your foot from
the brake pedal.
> Releasing: when the ignition is switched on,
press and hold the brake pedal and press the ©)
button.
If the red indicator light flashes, the braking
force has not built up enough or it has decreased.
You can also secure the vehicle by selecting the
“P” gear or pressing the brake pedal. Make sure
the indicator light is off before you start driving.
Automatically releasing the parking brake
when starting to drive
Requirement: the driver's door must be closed
and the driver’s safety belt must be fastened.
> Press the accelerator pedal to start to drive.

Z\ WARNING
—To reduce the risk of an accident, always
make sure the vehicle is situated safely
while stationary.
— If the parking brake is set, it can release au-
tomatically when the accelerator pedal is

pressed. To reduce the risk of an accident,
do not inadvertently press the accelerator
pedal and always shift into “P” when the ve-
hicle is stopped.
— If the power supply fails, you cannot set the
parking brake once it is released, or release
it if it is set. Secure the vehicle against roll-
ing before exiting the vehicle > page 108.
See an authorized Audi dealer or authorized

Audi Service Facility for assistance.
@ Tips
— On steep inclines, especially when in trailer
mode, the vehicle may roll backwards unin-
tentionally when starting to drive. To reduce
the risk of this happening, pull and hold the
switch while pressing the accelerator
pedal. If enough drive power has built up at
the wheels and the vehicle does not roll
backwards, then release the switch to start
to drive.
— If you leave the vehicle when “D” or “R” are
engaged, the parking brake will be set auto-
matically.

— Noises when the parking brake is set and re-
leased are normal and are not a cause for
concern.
— The parking brake goes through a self-test
cycle at regular intervals when the vehicle is
stopped. Any noises associated with this are
normal.
Emergency braking function
Emergency braking should only be used in an
emergency, if the standard brake pedal is mal-
functioning or obstructed. When the emergency
braking function is activated, the braking effect is
similar to a heavy braking maneuver.
> Pull and hold the @) switch while driving.
» An audio warning signal will sound and emer-
gency braking will begin.
> If you press the accelerator pedal, emergency
braking will be canceled.
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Driver assistance

Overview of displays and lane guidance
limitations
The availability of lane guidance is shown with in-
dicator lights and with arrows @) > page 167,
fig. 119 in the Driver assistance display.
> 4] - Lane guidance is active.
Bl - this indicator light turns on if the limits of
the system have been reached (for example, the
system’s steering force is not sufficient to handle
tight curves). Take over steering.
ri turns white, lane guidance is switched on
but is not active. This may occur due to the fol-
lowing system limits or situations:
— The necessary lane marker lines have not been
detected (for example, in a construction zone
or because the lines are obstructed by snow,
dirt, water, or lighting)
— The lane is too narrow or too wide
— The curve is too narrow
— Visibility is obstructed by a rise or dip.
— The driver's hands are not on the steering
wheel
— The turn signal was activated.
Steering intervention request
If no steering activity is detected or the limits of
the system are reached, the driver steering inter-
vention request will alert the driver using audio
and visual signals, such as B or B. Take over
the steering and keep your hands on the steering
wheel so that you will be ready to steer at any
time. The system will become inactive after a
short time and will only be active again later.
If the driver does not take over steering, adaptive
cruise assist will be canceled. If the vehicle is
equipped with emergency assist and it is ready to
function, it will be activated if possible
=> page 186.

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

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G) Tips
— Always keep your hands on the steering
wheel so you can be ready to steer at any
time. The driver is always responsible for
adhering to the regulations applicable in
the country where the vehicle is being oper-
ated.
— Audi recommends only switching on lane
guidance on well-constructed roads.
—The > fig. 122 button switches lane guid-
ance availability and the lane departure
warning on or off simultaneously, if lane
guidance is preset in the adaptive cruise as-
sist settings.
Predictive control
Applies to: vehicles with adaptive cruise assist and efficiency
assist

Fig. 123 Instrument cluster: speedometer: predictive con-
trol display
With predictive control, efficiency assist adapts
the set speed in adaptive cruise control @) based
on detected speed limits and the upcoming
route. Once the system no longer detects any in-
cidents, adaptive cruise control will accelerate
back up to the last speed that the driver set. Af-
ter switching on the ignition, the availability of
predictive control is indicated by a message when
the adaptive cruise assist is first activated.
Incident symbols indicate the situation to which
predictive control is reacting > page 165, Situa-
tion symbols.
Requirements
— Predictive control is switched on in the MMI
> page 174.
— The adaptive cruise assist must be actively reg-
ulating > page 168.

Driver assistance

Safe start monitor
The vehicle can still start to drive even if certain
obstacles are detected when starting to drive
> /\. If the surrounding area detection detects
an obstacle, you will be alerted to the danger by
the aA indicator light.
If you are in the Driver assistance display, the
display @ © fig. 126 and the message Warning!
will also appear. An audio signal will also sound.
Your vehicle will drive more slowly when starting.
This may also occur in some situations when
there is no apparent obstacle.
> Press the brake pedal to slow your vehicle
down.

ZA\ WARNING
— Observe the safety precautions and note the
limits of the assist systems, sensors, and
cameras © page 150.
— If the message ready to drive!) appears,
your vehicle will start driving even if there is
an obstacle between your vehicle and the ve-
hicle ahead. To reduce the risk of an acci-
dent, always make sure there are no obsta-
cles between your vehicle and the vehicle
driving ahead.

G) Tips
For safety reasons, adaptive cruise assist is
only active if:
— The driver's safety belt is fastened
— All doors and the hood are closed
— Your vehicle is not stopped for a long period
of time

D_ This is not available in some countries.
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Driver intervention request
Applies to: vehicles with adaptive cruise assist
Fig. 127 Instrument cluster: request for driver interven-
tion
The request for driver intervention instructs you
to resume manual control of the vehicle if the
adaptive cruise assist braking function is not able
to maintain a sufficient distance to the vehicle
ahead. The system will warn you of the hazard
with the A indicator light and the message Dis-
tance!. An audio signal will also sound.
The display @ only appears when the Driver as-
sistance display is open in the on-board comput-
er > page 16.

ZA\ WARNING
Observe the safety precautions and note the
limits of the assist systems, sensors, and
cameras > page 150.
Adjusting the adaptive cruise assist
Applies to: vehicles with adaptive cruise assist

You can adjust the adaptive cruise assist to your
own preferences. The settings depend on the ve-
hicle equipment.
> Applies to MMI: Select on the home screen: VE-
HICLE > Driver assistance > (<3) > Adaptive
cruise assist.
Possible settings:
Lane guidance - If lane guidance is also active
when adaptive cruise assist control is active, you
can switch it on or off.
Driving program - Depending on the driving pro-
gram and the distance that are set, the vehicle

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Driver assistance

Applies to: vehicles with lane departure warning

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Fig. 130 Turn signal lever: lane departure warning button
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Fig. 131 Instrument cluster: driver assistance display
Switching the lane departure warning on and
off
> To switch the system on or off, press the button
=> fig. 130. The respective indicator light in the
instrument cluster will turn off or on.
Display and warning
The availability and readiness to provide warn-
ings will be indicated with the nail indica-
tor lights. You can also open the Driver assis-
tance display in the on-board computer
=> page 16. The display matches the functions of
the indicator lights.
@ White lines: the lane departure warning is
switched on but not ready to provide warn-
ings.
@ Green line: the lane departure warning is
ready to provide warnings on the respective
side.
® Corrective steering will be indicated with iA
If the lane departure warning must intervene
for a long period of time, a message will re-
quest the driver to drive in the center of the
lane. The steering wheel can also vibrate to
warn you if lane boundaries are detected dur-
ing a passing maneuver.
The lane departure warning is ready to provide
warnings if an object is detected on at least one
side of the individual lane.
If the A indicator light turns on, the lane depar-
ture warning is not ready to provide warnings.
This may occur due to the following system limits
or situations:
— The necessary lane marker lines have not been
detected (for example, in a construction zone
or because the lines are obstructed by snow,
dirt, water, or lighting)
— The speed is below the activation speed
— The lane is too narrow or too wide
— The curve is too narrow
— The driver's hands are not on the steering
wheel
— Visibility is obstructed by a rise or dip.
Steering intervention request
If the lane departure warning intervenes multiple
times when no steering activity is detected, the
steering intervention request will provide a warn-
ing using audio and visual signals, such as Ey.
Take over the steering and keep your hands on
the steering wheel so that you will be ready to
steer at any time. The system may no longer be
ready to provide warnings after a short time, and
it will only become active again later.
If the driver does not take over steering, the lane
departure warning will no longer be ready to pro-
vide warnings. If the vehicle is equipped with
emergency assist and it is ready to function, it
will be activated > page 186.
Behavior when a turn signal is active
Applies to: vehicles with side assist: The system
will not warn you if you activate a turn signal be-
fore crossing the lane marker line. In this case, it
assumes that you are changing lanes intentional-
ly.
Applies to: vehicles with side assist: If the turn
signal is activated, the lane departure warning is
ready, and a lane change has been classified as
critical by the lane departure warning due to
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