drive select AUDI Q8 2021 Owner´s Manual

Personalization

Personalization
Users
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Applies to: vehicles with personalized user settings
Depending on vehicle equipment and your coun-
try, your vehicle may be able to manage various
users in the MMI. Each user will be assigned the
settings that they last used.
Before you begin driving, you can select a user in
the MMI and load personalized Infotainment and
vehicle settings.
Possible users in the MMI:
— myAudi user: as a myAudi user, you can use
Audi connect services that require a myAudi ac-
count. Certain settings are transferred online to
your myAudi account. If you log into your
myAudi account in another vehicle, you can
load your settings in the other vehicle.
— Local user: as a local user, you can only store
settings in the current vehicle. Your settings
cannot be transferred to other vehicles. Audi
connect services that can only be used with a
myAudi account will not be available.
— Guest: as a guest, you can store settings in the
vehicle without changing the settings for other
users. Audi recommends only using the guest
user temporarily, because settings can be over-
written by other users.
Depending on vehicle equipment, the following
options may be used to detect the active user so
that the user settings can be loaded automatical-
ly before you start driving.
— Vehicle key
Requirement: the driver's door has been opened.
The detected user must be shown in the MMI.
Confirm the user shown, select another user
= page 32, or add another user > page 32.

ZA\ WARNING
It may not be possible to load Infotainment
and vehicle settings, or they may only load
partially. The driver is always responsible for
the Infotainment and vehicle settings in order
to reduce the risk of an accident.

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G) Tips
— Certain Infotainment and vehicle settings
(such as mirrors, last radio stations) may be
stored, depending on vehicle equipment.
You can find additional information in the
MMI. Select on the home screen: SETTINGS
> General > Legal notes > About Audi con-
nect.
— Applies to: myAudi users: The stored set-
tings can only be transferred to vehicles
that are capable of receiving the transmit-
ted information. There may be restrictions
that prevent this, particularly in other coun-
tries.
— Applies to: myAudi users: The settings can
only be transferred and loaded when there
is coverage from the applicable mobile
phone service provider.
— Applies to: myAudi users with PIN protec-
tion switched on: If the MMI displays a de-
tected user but you simply start driving or
wait without entering the 4-digit PIN, then
the guest user will be selected. Some set-
tings for the detected myAudi user will be
transferred to the guest user.
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Applies to: vehicles with user management
Opening user management
Applies to: MMI
> Press USER on the home screen.
Selecting a user
Applies to: MMI
> Press on the desired user.
> Enter the 4-digit myAudi PIN, if necessary.
Adding myAudi users
Applies to MMI and Audi connect
Requirement: you must have successfully regis-
tered at my.audi.com and have created a 4-digit
myAudi PIN.
> Press Add user.
> Press Log in now to log in with your myAudi
credentials.
> Follow the system instructions.

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Opening and closing

Opening and closing
Central locking
General information
Z\ WARNING
— If you leave the vehicle, switch the ignition
off and take the key with you. This applies
particularly when children remain in the ve-
hicle. Otherwise, children could start the ve-
hicle or operate electrical equipment (such
as power windows), which increases the risk
of an accident.

— Applies to vehicles with anti-theft alarm sys-
tem: When the vehicle is locked from the
outside, no one - especially children - should
remain in the vehicle, because the windows
can no longer open from the inside
=> page 38, Anti-theft alarm system.
Locked doors make it more difficult for
emergency workers to enter the vehicle,
which puts lives at risk.
All doors and the luggage compartment lid can
be centrally unlocked and locked at once. You can
select in the MMI if the entire vehicle or only the
driver's door should unlock when unlocking the
vehicle > page 36. The turn signals flash twice
when you unlock the vehicle and flash once when
you lock the vehicle. If they do not flash when
locking, check if all doors and lids are closed.

Depending on the vehicle equipment, you may
have different options for centrally unlocking and
locking your vehicle.
— Vehicle key > page 40
— Sensors in the door handles > page 40
— Lock cylinder in the driver's door > page 38
— Interior central locking switch > page 37
Vehicle key
The term “vehicle key” refers to the remote con-
trol key or convenience key*. The convenience
key* is a remote control key with special func-
tions > page 40 and > page 95.
Power closing*
When closing a door or the luggage compart-
ment lid, you only have to Let it fall lightly into
the latch. It then closes automatically > A.
Automatic locking
If you unlock the vehicle but then do not open
any of the doors, the luggage compartment, or
the hood within a short period time, the vehicle
locks again automatically. This feature prevents
the vehicle from being accidentally left unlocked
for a long period of time.
Automatic locking (Auto Lock)
The Auto Lock function locks all doors and the
luggage compartment lid once the speed has ex-
ceeded approximately 9 mph (15 km/h). The ve-
hicle will unlock again if the unlock function in
the central locking switch is pressed, the “P” gear
is engaged, or the ignition is switched off.
You can open the doors individually from the in-
side by pulling the door handle one time. To open
the rear doors individually, you must pull the
door handle twice.
In the event of a crash with airbag deployment,
the doors will also automatically unlock to allow
access to the vehicle.
Unintentionally locking yourself out
Only lock your vehicle when all of the doors and
the luggage compartment lid are closed and
there is no key in the vehicle. This reduces the
risk of locking yourself out accidentally.
The
following features help to reduce the risk of
locking your vehicle key in the vehicle:
— If the driver's door is open, the vehicle cannot
be locked by pressing the & button on the re-
mote control key or by touching the locking
sensor* on a door.
— If the vehicle key that was used most recently is
inside the luggage compartment, the luggage
compartment lid will automatically open again
after it closes > ©.
— If the vehicle key that was last used is detected
inside the vehicle, then the vehicle cannot be
locked from the outside > ©.
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ZA\ WARNING
Observe the safety precautions > page 35.

ZA\ WARNING
Applies to: vehicles with power closing
—To reduce the risk of injury, make sure that
the area where the door is closing is clear
during the closing process.
— The closing process can be stopped at any
time by pulling on the outer or inner door
handle.

@) Note
The following applies when locking the vehi-
cles
— If the vehicle key that was last used is de-
tected inside the passenger compartment,
then the vehicle cannot be locked from the
outside using the sensor. Take the vehicle
key with you and lock the vehicle again. Oth-
erwise, the vehicle will not be protected
against unauthorized access.
— If you try to lock the vehicle using the but-
ton on the vehicle key while the front pas-
senger's or rear door is open, and you acci-
dentally place the vehicle key inside the pas-
senger compartment and close the door,
the vehicle will lock at first. But if the key-
less system detects a vehicle key inside the
vehicle after it locks, then the vehicle will
unlock again. The turn signals will flash sev-
eral times to indicate this. If you do not
open the vehicle to remove the vehicle key
within a brief period, then the vehicle will
lock automatically. This prevents the vehicle
from being left unlocked for long periods of
time. The vehicle key will then be locked in-
side the vehicle.
— If the luggage compartment lid closes and
the system detects that the last vehicle key
that was used is inside the luggage com-
partment, then the luggage compartment
lid will open again. The turn signals will
flash several times to indicate this. The
doors will lock. Always take the vehicle key
with you, or unauthorized persons may be
able to enter the vehicle.
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G) Tips
— Do not leave valuables unattended in the ve-
hicle. A locked vehicle is not a safe!
—The LED in the driver's door rail blinks when
you lock the vehicle. If the LED turns on for
approximately 30 seconds after locking,
there is a malfunction in the central locking
system. Have the problem corrected by an
authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility.
Setting the central locking system
You can adjust the central locking system to your
preferences. The settings depend on the vehicle
equipment.
» Applies to MMI: Select on the home screen: VE-
HICLE > Settings & Service > Central locking.
Door unlocking
— Ifyou select All, all doors and the luggage
compartment lid will be unlocked when unlock-
ing the vehicle.
— If you select Driver's door, only the driver's
door will be unlocked. To unlock all doors and
the luggage compartment lid, press the & but-
ton on the vehicle key twice. In vehicles with a
convenience key*, only the driver's door will un-
lock when you pull the driver's door handle. If
you pull another door handle, the entire vehicle
will be unlocked.
The entire vehicle will always be locked f you
press
the @ button.
Long press to open windows
You can select if all windows and the panoramic
glass roof* should open using the vehicle key
= page 47, Convenience opening and closing. If
you press and hold the ff button on the vehicle
key, all of the windows and the panoramic glass
roof* will close.
Disable rear lid handle
You can select if the luggage compartment lid
can open with the handle. If you activate this
function, the luggage compartment lid can only
be opened with the 4s button the vehicle key or >

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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 42.
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 40.
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Fig. 20 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 35.
— 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 38. 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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Mechanically unlocking and locking the
doors
If the central locking fails, you must unlock or
lock the doors separately.

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Fig. 22 Door: mechanically locking
Unlocking or locking the driver's door with
the mechanical key
> Remove the mechanical key > page 39.
> Insert the mechanical key into the slot under
the door handle and pry the cap off > fig. 21.
> To unlock the driver's door, turn the mechanical
key to the unlock position in the direction of ar-
row (2) > fig. 21.
> 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
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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 39.
> Remove the cap from the opening > fig. 22.
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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. 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.

ZA WARNING
Observe the safety precautions > page 35.
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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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Opening and closing

Opening and closing the luggage
compartment lid

Fig. 26 Driver's door: opening the luggage compartment
lid
Opening the luggage compartment lid
> Applies to: vehicles without convenience key:
Unlock the vehicle or the luggage compartment
lid using the @/ As button on the vehicle key
and press the handle in the luggage compart-
ment lid. Or
> Applies to: vehicles with convenience key: Press
the handle in the luggage compartment lid.
The vehicle key cannot be more than approxi-
mately 4 feet (1.5 m) away from the luggage
compartment. Or
> When the ignition is switched off, press and
hold the 4s button on the vehicle key twice. Or
> Engage the “P” selector lever position and pull
the << button in the driver's door.
Closing the luggage compartment lid
> See > page 43, Automatic luggage compart-
ment lid.
ZX WARNING
Observe the safety precautions > page 42.


Automatic luggage compartment lid
Applies to: vehicles with automatic luggage compartment lid
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Fig. 27 Luggage compartment lid: @ closing button*, @)
lock button* (vehicles with convenience key*)
The luggage compartment lid can be opened and
closed automatically > A\ in General informa-
tion on page 42.
Opening the luggage compartment lid
> When the ignition is switched off, press the 4s
button on the vehicle key twice > page 39,
fig. 23. Or
> Engage the “P” selector lever position and pull
the <3 button* in the driver's door. Or
> Applies to: vehicles with convenience key: Press
the handle in the luggage compartment lid.
The vehicle key cannot be more than approxi-
mately 4 feet (1.5 m) away from the luggage
compartment.
Closing the luggage compartment lid
> Press the < button in the luggage compart-
ment lid. Or
> Press the handle in the luggage compartment
lid. Or
> Press the luggage compartment lid downward
slightly. Or
> When the ignition is switched on, pull the <>
switch in the driver's door > page 43, fig. 26
until the luggage compartment lid is closed. Or
> Applies to: vehicles with convenience key: Press
and hold the 4s button on the vehicle key while
the ignition is switched off until the luggage
compartment lid closes. Make sure there is
enough distance (maximum of approximately 9
feet (3 m)) between you and the luggage com-
partment lid. Or
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» Applies to: vehicles with controls for the cli-
mate control system in the rear and MMI: To al-
so restrict the operation of the climate control
system in the rear, select on the home screen:
SETTINGS > Display & brightness > Operation
in rear
When the child safety lock is switched on, the
following functions are disabled:
—The rear inner door handles
— The rear power windows
— The control panel* for the climate control sys-
tem in the rear
— The buttons in the rear for the sunshades*
Message in the instrument cluster display
@/ Child safety lock: malfunction! Please
contact Service
There is a malfunction in the child safety lock.
Press the @ button again.
If the message stays on, drive immediately to an
authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service
Facility to have the malfunction repaired.

Z\ WARNING
— Observe the safety precautions > page 35.
—A malfunction in the child safety lock could
allow
the rear doors to be opened from the
inside, which increases the risk of an acci-
dent.

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Fig. 31 Driver's door: power window switch
Power window switches:
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©@ Left front door
@® Right front door
@® Left rear door
@® Right rear door
Opening and closing the windows
The driver can control all power windows. All
power window switches are equipped with a two-
stage function:
> To open or close the window completely, press
the switch down or pull the switch up briefly to
the second level. The operation will stop if the
switch is pressed or pulled again.
> To select a position in between opened and
closed, press or pull the switch to the first level
until the desired window position is reached.
Opening or closing sunshades on the rear
side windows
Applies to: vehicles with power sunshades on the rear side
windows
Requirement: the window whose sunshade you
will operate must be closed.
> To close or open the sunshade from the driver's
seat, pull or press the respective & power win-
dow switch in the driver's door.
> To close or open the sunshade from the rear,
pull or press the respective @ power window
switch in the rear door.
Correcting a malfunction in the one-touch
up/down function
If necessary, you can reactivate the one-touch
up/down function if it malfunctions.
> Pull the power window switch up until the win-
dow is completely raised.
> Release the switch and pull it up again for at
least one second.

ZA\ WARNING
— Observe the safety precautions > page 35.
— Never close the windows or sunshades*
carelessly or in an uncontrolled manner, be-
cause this increases the risk of injury. >

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Lights and Vision

Lights and Vision
Exterior lighting
Switching the lights on and off


Fig. 33 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.
— 2 - 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.
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.

Z\ WARNING
— Observe the safety precautions and note the
limits of the assist systems, sensors, and
cameras > page 121.
— 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
vehicles in certain markets, the tail lights
will also turn on.
—Incool or damp weather, the inside of the
headlights, turn signals, and tail lights can
fog
over due to the temperature difference
between the inside and outside. They will
clear shortly after switching them on. This
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does not affect the service life of the light-
ing.
— When the parking lights are switched on
and the ignition is switched off, the 200-} sym-
bol appears in the light switch module.
Turn signal and high beam lever

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Fig. 34 Lever: switching on the turn signal and high beams
The lever operates the turn signals, the high
beams and the headlight flasher.
Turn signals (>>
The turn signal will activate when you move the
lever
into a turn signal position while the ignition
is switched on. The respective a or B indicator
light flashes.
@ Right turn signal
@ Left turn signal
The turn signal blinks three times if you tap the
lever (convenience turn signal).
If an indicator light blinks twice as fast as usual,
a turn signal bulb has failed. Carefully drive to an
authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service
Facility immediately to have the malfunction cor-
rected.
High beams 20 and headlight flasher
> Move the lever to the corresponding position:
@) High beams on (vehicles with high beam assis-
tant*) > page 52
@ High beams off or headlight flasher
The EJ indicator light in the instrument cluster
will turn on.
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AN WARNING
High beams can cause glare for other drivers,
which increases the risk of an accident. For
this reason, only use the high beams or the
headlight flasher when they will not create
glare for other drivers.
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Applies to: vehicles with high beam assistant


The high beam assistant automatically turns the
high beams on or off depending on the surround-
ing conditions.
A camera on the rearview mirror mount can de-
tect light sources from other road users. The high
beams switch on or off automatically depending
on the position of vehicles driving ahead and on-
coming vehicles, the vehicle speed as well as oth-
er environmental factors and traffic conditions.
Activating high beam assistant
Requirement: the AUTO light function must be
selected and the high beam assistant must be
switched on in the MMI > page 53.
> To activate the high beam assistant, tap the
lever
forward @) > page 52, fig. 34. The Fag i
dicator light will appear in the instrument clus-
ter display and the high beams will be switched
on or off automatically. The Ed indicator light
will turn on if the high beams are switched on.

Activating and deactivating the high beam
head lights manually
If the high beams did not switch on or off as ex-
pected, you may switch them on or off manually
instead:
> To activate the high beams manually, tap the
lever
forward @) > page 52, fig. 34. The & in-
dicator light will turn on.
> To deactivate the high beams manually, pull
the lever back @) > page 52, fig. 34. The high
beam assistant is deactivated.
Operating the headlight flasher
> To operate the headlight flashers, pull the lever
back @) > page 52, fig. 34. If the high beam >

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headlights are not switched on, the high beam
assistant will remain activated.

ZA WARNING
— Observe the safety precautions and note the
limits of the assist systems, sensors, and
cameras > page 121.
— 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.
Adjusting the exterior lighting
You can adjust the exterior lighting separately.
The settings depend on the vehicle equipment.

» Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
VEHICLE > Light & Visibility > Exterior light-
ing.
Automatic headlights
You can adjust the following settings in the Auto-
matic
headlights menu:
Activation time - You can adjust if the headlights
switch on Early, Medium, or Late based on the
sensitivity of the light sensor.
High beam assistant - You can switch the high
beam assistant on and off.
Entry/exit lighting
The Entry/exit lighting illuminates the area
around the vehicle when the vehicle is unlocked
or when the driver’s door is opened while the ig-

nition is off. The entry/exit lighting works when it
is dark and when the AUTO light function is
switched on. The front and rear daytime running
lights* switch on automatically each time the ve-
hicle is unlocked regardless of how bright it is
outside the vehicle.
Daytime running lights
USA models: The daytime running lights can be
switched on and off.
Canada models: The daytime running lights can-
not be switched off. The lights activate automati-
cally each time the ignition is switched on.
Emergency flashers
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Fig. 35 Center console: emergency flashers
The emergency flashers help to make other driv-
ers aware of your vehicle in dangerous situations.
> Press the A @ button to switch the emergency
flashers on or off.
When the emergency flashers are turned on, the
a and By indicator lights will flash at the same
time.
You can indicate a lane change or a turn when the
emergency flashers are switched on by using the
turn signal lever. The emergency flashers stop
temporarily.
The emergency flashers also work when the igni-
tion is turned off.
G) Tips
You should switch the emergency flashers on
ite
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