charging AUDI A8 2021 Owners Manual

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Table of contents

All wheel drive (quattro).............. 128
Electronic Stabilization Control......... 129
High-voltage system............. I31
Generalinformation................. 131
Charging the high-voltage battery...... 131
Charging equipment................. 138
Trailer towing.................055 147
Driving with atrailer................. 147
Assist systems................... 150
Assist systems............... eee 150
General information................. 150
Surrounding area detection............ 151
Switching the systems on and off....... 153
Driving information.............. E55
Speed warning system..............-. 155
Camera-based traffic sign recognition... 155
Traffic light information.............. 157
Laptimer................0..0.0000. 158
Night vision assist..............-.00. 159:
Integrated Toll Module............... 161
Driver assistance................. 163
Cruise control system..........0.0 eee 163
Efficiency assist..............2--004. 164
Adaptive cruise assist............00-. 166
Distance Warning « « wese« + 6 wou ss ese & « 175
Lane departure warning.............4. 176
Audi presense............-.22+-- 0s 178
Sidesassist wsscon x ssescs « 7 ermewn vv suaseme © 8 oe 182
Exit warning .................2.00005 184
Intersection assistant................ 185
Emergencyassists. «icin wasn 3 3 wore oo 186
Parking and maneuvering....... 188
IMEROGUCUION « » see x 2 savas a 2 eae 4 & wee 188
Parking aid plus..................04. 188
Rearview camera and peripheral cameras. 191
Rear cross-traffic assist... ............. 195
Assisted:parkinng « coins 6 asus ¢ 0 caus 6 5 ue 196
Park assist plus.................0.-. 198
Remote controlled parking............ 202
Maneuver.assistis « + cess » semen « wanes a 2 x 207
Infotainment system............ 209
Telephone............... cece eee 209
INthOAUCEION:: « « sews « ¢ news ¢ © mee a x eee 209
SOLU o cncses vo sess + 8 cosine 6 5 ameueus ¥ tuesenens 209
Using the Audi phone box............. 211
Using the Rear Seat Remote........... 214
Using the telephone..............006- 215
Settings............0 0.00.00. 2 eee 218
ME@SSEGES syems 5 2 wom ¢ 5 aan Ff perm FE 219
Troubleshooting sci: 2 aww o 2 wwe 2 2 wow 220
Audi connect..................... 222
Generalinformation................. 222
Audi connect Infotainment............ 222
Using a Wi-Fi hotspot................ 223
Audi connect Infotainment services..... 223
Audi connect vehicle control services.... 224
Settings............0..0 200-02 225
TrOUBlESHOOtING gas 2 s geay s 5 nome & a ae 226
Emergency call................... 227
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Emergency call «: issios ¢ sce w ¥ wane wo narem 227
Online roadside assistance............ 228
Navigation «.. < oics seis sc ewe ee os 230
Opening navigation.................. 230
myAudi navigation.................05 230
Entering adestination................ 231
Stopping route guidance.............. 234
Map... sce cece eee eee 234
Alternative routes.............2.-04. 236
Additional functions................. 236
Satellite map............... 0c eee 237
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Map:updates « ccc xs sco vo eens eo wees 238
Traffic incidents........ 0.00... eee eee 239
SGQtinGS seuss = » aus « Hewes Heme Fx ORE 240
Radio.......... 0... eee 242
Generalinformation................. 242
Radio functions sive. cies as wee 2s wee 243
Online radio... . eee ee eee eee 246
Options and settings................. 248
TroubleShOOting ewes vs woe as eas oe ees 249

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Quick access

—Park assist plus ............... 198
— Driver assistance systems ...... 153
@_ Depending on equipment:
—Cup holder ..............00.. 95
—SOCkEt: ss seas ¢ 5 cease go eR Fe ee 94
@0) Depending on equipment:
— Starting the engine if there is a


malfunction ................. 108
— Audi music interface .......... 252
—Audi phone box ............... 211
@) Electromechanical parking brake
button 2... 6... cece ee ee eee ee 121
@ Automatic transmission selector
lever... 2... cece eee eee eee ee 109
@ [START ENGINE STOP] button .... 107
@4 Steering wheel adjustment ...... 78
@5) Lever for:
— Cruise control system ......... 163
— Adaptive cruise assist .......... 166
@8 Connection port for the On Board
Diagnostic System (OBD) ........ 333
@) Buttons for:
> LIQHtS sc ss sees ¢ 2 wees 3s ewes G 58
—All-weather lights ............ 58
— Rear fog lights ............... 58
Hood release .............0.00. 276
@9) Button for:
— Luggage compartment lid ...... 48
— Fuel filler door release (plug-in
hybrid drive) ............0.00. 27
60 Exterior mirror adjustment ...... 64
@2 Buttons for:
— Power windows .............. 52
—Child safety lock .............. 51
@) Tips
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. Some warning and indicator lights
turn on when you switch the ignition on and must
turn off when the drive system is switched on or
while driving.
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.
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If the A or A indicator light turns on, check
the message in the instrument cluster.
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 82

















Engine start system
=> page 108
Transmission
=> page 112
Drive system
=> page 117,
Electrical system
=> page 284
Charging system
=> page 137
Electromechanical parking brake
=> page 121
Electromechanical parking brake
=> page 122

Quick access

Brake system
=> page 120, > page 122,
=> page 283
Lane departure warning
=> page 177,
Emergency assist
Brake system => page 186
=> page 120, > page 122,
=> page 283
Audi pre sense
=> page 179,
Intersection assist
=>page 185
Steering
=>page 127


Steering lock Yellow indicator lights
= page 127 Central indicator light
Air suspension > page 7
= page 126 Safety systems
Electrical system => page 85
=> page 284
Engine oil level (MIN)
=> page 278
Transmission
=>page 112
Drive system
=>page 117
Cooling system
> page 281
Engine oil pressure
=> page 278
Cooling system
=> page 281
Hood
=> page 276
Drive system
=>page 117
Vehicle sound
Charging system => page 117
= page 137 Engine start system
Loose wheel warning => page 108
=> page 304 Keys
Night vision assist => page 108
=> page 160 Electromechanical parking brake
Night vision assist => page 122
=> page 160 Brake system
Distance warning => page 120
=>page 175 Electronic Stabilization Control
(ESC)
=> page 129
Steering intervention request
=>page 170
Electronic Stabilization Control
(ESC)
=>page 129
Safe start monitor
=> page 173,
Driver intervention request
=> page 174 Electronic Stabilization Control
(ESC)
=> page 130
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
=> page 130 >

Adaptive cruise assist
=> page 167

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

— The system complies with United States FCC
regulations and ISED regulations
=> page 341.
Applies to: vehicles with Rear Seat Remote
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@ Microphone
@ Volume button (decrease/mute)
@®) Volume button (increase)
@ Speaker
©) Display
Using the holder

Applies to: vehicles with Rear Seat Remote

[RAH-9144)

Fig. 19 Rear center armrest/full-length center console:
Rear Seat Remote holder

Depending on the equipment, the Rear Seat Re-
mote may be located in the rear center armrest
or on the full-length center console.
Removing the Rear Seat Remote
> To release the Rear Seat Remote, press the A
button @.
> Remove the Rear Seat Remote from the holder
using both hands > A\ in Introduction on
page 26.
Securing the Rear Seat Remote
> Hold the Rear Seat Remote in both hands so
that the volume buttons @) and @) > page 27,
fig. 18 face upward.
> Carefully press the Rear Seat Remote toward
the holder until the Rear Seat Remote locks in-
to place.
Charging the battery
Applies to: vehicles with Rear Seat Remote
Requirement: the ignition must be switched on.
> To charge the battery, secure the Rear Seat Re-
mote in the holder > page 27. The battery will
charge automatically.
G) Note
The Rear Seat Remote battery is permanently
installed and may only be replaced by an au-
thorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Serv-
ice Facility. If the battery replacement is not
done correctly, it may cause malfunctions and
increase the risk of damaging the Rear Seat
Remote.
@) Tips
— Batteries have a limited service life. If the
operating time decreases significantly, the
battery should be replaced. Contact an au-
thorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility if you need a new battery.
— The Rear Seat Remote is equipped with an
intelligent battery management system to
provide a long battery service life. There-
fore, the battery may not be charged to its
full capacity, especially when temperatures
are high or low.
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Opening and closing

Unlocking and locking with the Audi connect
vehicle control service)’
Applies to: vehicles with Audi connect vehicle control
Requirement: Audi connect vehicle control serv-
ices must be set up > page 224, Audi connect ve-
hicle control services. The vehicle must be park-
ing and the ignition must be switched off.

ZA WARNING
Observe the safety precautions > page 41.

@) Tips
— Only use the vehicle key when you can see
the
vehicle.
— The vehicle can only be locked when the "P”
selector lever position is engaged.
— Do not use the vehicle key to lock and un-
lock when you are inside the vehicle. Other-
wise, you could trigger the anti-theft
alarm*. If this happens, press the @ unlock
button.
@) Tips
Applies to: vehicles with convenience key
— When unlocking or locking the vehicle, the
convenience key cannot be more than ap-
proximately 4 feet (1.5 m) away from the
door handle or luggage compartment.
— Unlocking with the convenience key (keyless
access) can be deactivated in the MMI sys-
tem > page 42.
—To prevent the vehicle battery from dis-
charging, the energy management gradual-
ly switches off convenience functions that
are not needed. You then may no longer be
able to unlock your vehicle with the sensors.

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Fig. 33 Vehicle key: removing the battery holder
LED in the vehicle key
The LED (@) indicates the vehicle key function.
> If you press a button briefly, the LED blinks
once.
> If you press and hold a button (convenience
opening/closing), the LED blinks several times.
>» If the LED does not blink, the vehicle key bat-
tery is drained. Replace the battery in the vehi-
cle key.
Replacing the vehicle key battery
> Remove the mechanical key > page 45 and in-
sert it at an angle into the opening > fig. 33.
> Push the mechanical key in the opening in the
direction of the arrow to operate the release
button on the inside @). To reduce the risk of
damage, do not try to pry off the cover.
> Remove the cover from the battery tray.
> Insert the new battery with the “+” symbol fac-
ing up.
> Close the battery tray with the cover.
> Insert the mechanical key.

Z\ WARNING
If batteries or coin cell batteries are swal-
lowed or enter the body in any other way, they
can cause serious or fatal injuries within a
short period of time. There is a risk of chemi-
cal burns.
— Keep vehicle keys and key fobs with batter-
ies out of the reach of children. >


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Lights and Vision

Lights and Vision
Exterior lighting
Switching the lights on and off


Fig. 42 Instrument panel: light button module
@ Light switch &
Press and hold @ until the desired light function
is selected. The selected function is displayed
briefly in the instrument cluster. When switching
on the ignition, the AUTO light function is auto-
matically selected.
— AUTO - The automatic headlights adapt to the
surrounding brightness automatically. The day-
time running lights* will automatically turn on.
In vehicles for certain markets, you can switch
the automatic daytime running lights* on and
off in the MMI.
— 20 - You can switch the low beam headlights on
manually once the ignition is switched on.
— 3 - You can switch the parking lights on at
speeds below 20 mph (32 km/h).
— USA models: OFF - You can switch off all light
functions at speeds under 6 mph (10 km/h).
— Canada models: OFF - You can switch off all
light functions when the ignition is switched off
while the vehicle is stationary.
When the low beam headlights or parking lights
are switched on, the respective Ba or EB indica-
tor light appears in the instrument cluster.
@ All-weather lights 2
The headlights automatically adjust so that there
will be less glare, for example when the road sur-
face is wet.
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@ Rear fog lights %
To reduce glare for traffic behind your vehicle, the
rear fog lights should only be turned on in ac-
cordance with the legal regulations in the coun-
try where you are operating the vehicle.
Automatic headlight range control
Your vehicle is equipped with automatic head-
light range control. It reduces glare for oncoming
traffic if the vehicle load changes. The headlight
range adjusts automatically.
Audi adaptive light
Applies to: vehicles with Audi adaptive light
Audi adaptive light provides better visibility when
driving in the dark. The lights are adapted to the
road conditions based on speed, such as when
driving on expressways, rural roads, at intersec-
tions, and around curves. The adaptive light only
functions when the automatic headlights are ac-
tivated.

ZA WARNING
— Observe the safety precautions and note the
limits of the assist systems, sensors, and
cameras > page 150.
— Automatic headlights are only intended to
assist the driver. The driver is still responsi-
ble for controlling the headlights and may
need to switch them on and off manually
depending on light and visibility conditions.
For example, fog cannot be detected by the
light sensors. So always switch on the low
beams ZO under these weather conditions

and when driving in the dark.

@ Tips
— If the vehicle battery has been discharging
for a while, the parking light may switch off
automatically. Avoid using the parking
lights for several hours.
— When using lighting equipment, the driver
is responsible for adhering to any local ap-
plicable regulations while driving and when
parking the vehicle.
— Only the front headlights turn on when the
daytime running lights are switched on*. In >

Warm and cold

Steering wheel heating
Switching on and off
Applies to: vehicles with steering wheel heating
> Press @ to switch steering wheel heating on or
off.
You can also operate the steering wheel heating
using the multifunction steering wheel
=> page 37.
Messages
Applies to: vehicles with steering wheel heating
@ Steering wheel heating: on / Steering wheel
heating: off
This message appears if you have switched the
steering wheel heating on or off.
Steering wheel heating: malfunction! See own-
er's manual
If this message appears, there is a malfunction.
Drive immediately to an authorized Audi dealer
or authorized Audi Service Facility to have the
malfunction repaired.
Auxiliary climate control
Applies to: vehicles with auxiliary climate control
The auxiliary climate control system warms or
cools the vehicle interior. The vehicle will turn on
the auxiliary climate control system if needed,
depending on the last temperature that was set
with the climate control system controls. This
function can be used when the drive system is
switched off.
You can turn the auxiliary climate control system
on and off immediately in the MMI or set a timer.
Requirement: the charge level of the high-volt-
age battery must be sufficient.
G) Tips
— Using the auxiliary climate control while
charging can also reduce the charge level of
the high-voltage battery.
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— Starting or stopping the vehicle will not
switch off the auxiliary climate control auto-
matically.
Applies to: vehicles with auxiliary climate control
Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen: VE-
HICLE > Air conditioning > f.
Immediate start
You can immediately switch the auxiliary climate
control on and off using the — button. When this
function is switched on, a colored bar lights up
over the button and the remaining time is dis-
played.
The auxiliary climate control will run for a maxi-
mum of 30 minutes after the immediate start.
When charging with sufficient charging power,
the auxiliary climate control can run for up to 60
minutes.
Timer programming
You can set up and activate up to two timers for
the departure time.
> Select one timer.
> Set the date and press Next.
> Set the time (departure time) and press OK.
The timer will be activated automatically once
itis set.
> Set the second timer, if necessary.
By setting the departure time, you determine
when your vehicle should reach the desired tem-
perature. The departure time can be a maximum
of six days in the future. The auxiliary climate
control will continue to run approximately ten
minutes after the departure time is reached.
After switching off the ignition
Information about the active timer(s) will appear
on the upper display after switching off the igni-
tion. You can start the set climate control set-
tings immediately with the F button, or go to the
auxiliary climate control menu with the > button. >

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@) Tips
— Make sure the time and date match in the
system settings so that the timer can func-
tion correctly > page 263.
— The auxiliary climate control can also be
switched on and off immediately when a
timer is set.
— You can operate the climate control in the
vehicle interior when the high-voltage bat-
tery is charging using the charging timer
= page 136. The climate control output de-
pends on the power supply capacity.
Additional settings
Applies to: vehicles with auxiliary climate control
> Applies to MMI: Select on the home screen: VE-
HICLE > Air conditioning > F > <2.
Start A/C after unlocking
If this function is activated, the climate control
will continue to run for five minutes after the ve-
hicle has been unlocked.
Comfort aux. A/C
Applies to: vehicles with comfort auxiliary climate control
You can set if the steering wheel heating* and
seat heating” or seat ventilation* should also be
automatically activated with auxiliary climate
control. You can select the respective zones.
Window and mirror heating*
Applies to: vehicles with comfort auxiliary climate control
You can set if the rear window and mirrors should
also be heated during auxiliary climate control.
Messages
Applies to: vehicles with auxiliary climate control
2— There is a malfunction in the auxiliary air
conditioning.
If this message appears, there is a system mal-
function. Drive immediately to an authorized
Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility to
have the malfunction repaired.
Fluids in the A/C system
Refrigerant in the A/C system
The sticker in the engine compartment provides
information about the type and amount of refrig-
erant used in the vehicle’s A/C system. The stick-
er is located in the front section of the engine
compartment or at the front or back of the hood.

Symbol | Meaning

Warning: the A/C system must only
be serviced by qualified technicians. A
Refrigerant type
wt
ot
Lubricant type

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

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

Flammable refrigerant
Se
Be

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

Lubricant in the A/C system
The sticker in the engine compartment provides
information about the type and amount of refrig-
erant oil used in the vehicle’s A/C system. For the
refrigerant oil quantity, refer to the Technical Da-
ta > page 344.

ZX WARNING
To ensure secure and safe operation, the A/C
system must only be serviced by qualified
technicians and certified technicians (SAE
standard J2845).


@) Tips
— Never repair the A/C system evaporator with
components from old vehicles or from recy-
cling.
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Driving

Drive system
Pier MU
A new vehicle must be broken in within the first
1,000 miles (1,500 km) so that all moving parts
work smoothly together, which helps to increase
the service life of the engine and other drive com-
ponents.
Do not drive higher than two-thirds of the maxi-
mum permitted engine RPM during the first 600
miles (1,000 km) and do not use full accelera-
tion. The engine can be increased RPM gradually
during the next 300 miles (500 km).
ete MaMa Lees LENS LL)
Applies to: vehicles with a conventional drive system or a mild
hybrid drive system
Vehicles with a conventional or mild hybrid drive
system are powered by a combustion engine. It
uses fuel to recover energy.
Vehicles with a mild hybrid drive system have ad-
ditional battery technology.
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Applies to: vehicles with plug-in hybrid drive
With plug-in hybrid drive, you can select between
the electric and combustion engine drive systems
or combine them > page 114, > page 111.
Recuperation
Applies to: vehicles with plug-in hybrid drive
The vehicle is able to recover energy by using “re-
cuperation”. The electric drive system operates
like a generator and converts a large portion of
kinetic energy into electrical energy that is stored
in the high-voltage battery. The vehicle is braked
during recuperation, which is similar to the en-
gine braking effect on a vehicle with a combus-
tion engine. This will happen automatically when
you press the brake pedal while driving in “D”
gear, or when you remove your foot from the ac-
celerator pedal.
When you press the brake pedal, recuperation is
used to brake the vehicle. The brakes will only be
activated if necessary. When driving normally,
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this makes it possible to brake using only recu-
peration just before coming to stop and to lose
little energy and range from braking.
Settings options
You can set if recuperation should be adjusted to
be proactive*, for example, to the road.
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
VEHICLE > Charging & Efficiency > Efficiency
assist > Intelligent coasting.

ZA\ WARNING
In certain situations, the recuperation may
brake proactively. However, the recuperation
braking effect is limited. Always be ready to
brake to reduce the risk of an accident.
G) Tips
If the ESC is limited or switched off, automat-
ic recuperation is not available and will not
brake.
Plug-in hybrid mode
Applies to: vehicles with plug-in hybrid drive

Switching the plug-in hybrid mode
The <8" button is located in the function bar on
the lower display.
> Press driving.
Hybrid driving
If the ing in hybrid mode. The vehicle can be driven
with the combustion engine or with the electric
motor if the conditions for it have been met
= page 115, Conditions for electric driving.
Depending on the motor, you may be able to
switch among various hybrid modes:
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
VEHICLE > Charging & Efficiency > e-tron
mode.
& Auto Hybrid - The electric motor and combus-
tion engine work efficiently together. This mode
is particularly effective for long trips.