power steering AUDI Q8 2021 Owner´s Manual

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Driving dynamic

comparable to a vehicle without rear axle steer-
ing. Drive carefully to an authorized Audi dealer
or authorized Audi Service Facility to have the
malfunction corrected.
BS Steering lock: malfunction! Please contact
Service
There is a malfunction in the electronic steering
lock. Drive immediately to an authorized Audi
dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility to have
the malfunction repaired.

IX WARNING
Do not tow your vehicle if there is a malfunc-
tion in the electronic steering lock because
this increases the risk of an accident.
@ Tips
—If there is a malfunction, the steering wheel
may be crooked when driving straight.
—Ifthe A or indicator light only stays on
for a short time, you may continue driving.

All wheel drive (quattro)
Applies to: vehicles with all wheel drive
The all-wheel drive system distributes the driving
power variably to the front and rear axle to im-
prove the driving characteristics. It works togeth-
er with selective wheel torque control, which can
activate when driving through curves
=> page 116.
The all-wheel drive system is designed for high
engine power. Your vehicle is exceptionally pow-
erful and has excellent driving characteristics
both under normal driving conditions and on
snow and ice. Always read and follow safety pre-
cautions > A\.

Z\ WARNING
— Even in vehicles with all wheel drive, you
should adapt your driving style to the cur-
rent road and traffic conditions to reduce
the risk of an accident.
— The braking ability of your vehicle is limited
to the traction of the wheels. In this way, it

is not different from a two wheel drive vehi-
cle. Do not drive too fast because this in-
creases the risk of an accident.
— Note that on wet streets, the front wheels
can “hydroplane’” if driving at speeds that
are too high. Unlike front wheel drive
vehicles, the engine RPM does not increase
suddenly when the vehicle begins hydro-
planing. Adapt your speed to the road condi-
tions to reduce the risk of an accident.
By Tamer!
Applies to: vehicles with sport differential


The sport differential distributes the drive power
to the rear axle based on the situation. The goal
is a high level of agility and ability to accelerate
on curves. The vehicle is very responsive to steer-
ing. The settings depend on the selected Audi
drive select* mode.
Messages
it} Sport differential: malfunction! Please con-
tact Service
Drive immediately to an authorized Audi dealer
or authorized Audi Service Facility to have the
malfunction repaired.
it} Sport differential: temperature too high.
Please adapt driving style
The transmission temperature has increased sig-
nificantly due to the sporty driving manner. Drive
in a less sporty manner until the temperature re-
turns to the normal range and the indicator light
switches of.

ZA\ WARNING
Contact an authorized Audi dealer or author-
ized Audi Service Facility if the sport differen-
tial is faulty or malfunctioning. The repair
must be performed by trained personnel us-
ing the correct oil in order to ensure safety.

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Driving dynamic

Electronic Stabilization
Control
Electronic Stabilization Control (ESC) supports
driver safety. It reduces the risk of slipping and
improves driving stability. ESC detects critical sit-
uations, such oversteering and understeering of
the vehicle, the drive wheels spinning, or the risk
of the vehicle tipping.
The brakes are applied or the engine torque is re-
duced in order to stabilize the vehicle.
The following stabilization functions are integrat-
ed into the ESC, among others:
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
ABS prevents the wheels from locking when brak-
ing. The vehicle can still be steered even during
hard braking. Apply steady pressure to the brake
pedal. Do not pump the pedal.
A pulsing in the brake pedal indicates that the
system is acting to stabilize the vehicle.
Anti-Slip Regulation (ASR)
ASR reduces drive power when the wheels begin
spinning and adapts the power to the road condi-
tions. This will increase the driving stability.
Electronic Differential Lock (EDL)
The EDL applies the brakes to wheels that are
slipping and transfers the drive power to the oth-
er wheels. This function is not available at higher
speeds.
In extreme cases, EDL automatically switches off
to keep the brake on the braked wheel from over-
heating. The vehicle is still functioning correctly.
EDL will switch on again automatically when con-
ditions have returned to normal.
Selective wheel torque control
Selective wheel torque control is used when driv-
ing on curves. Braking is targeted toward the
wheels on the inside of the curve as needed. This
allows more precise driving in curves.
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Power steering
The ESC can also support vehicle stability
through steering.

ZA WARNING
— The ESC and its integrated systems cannot
overcome the limits imposed by natural
physical laws. This is especially important on
slippery or wet roads. If the systems begin
acting to stabilize your vehicle, you should
immediately alter your speed to match the
road
and traffic conditions. Do not let the in-
creased safety provided tempt you into tak-
ing risks. This could increase your risk of a
collision.
— Please note the risk of a collision increases
when driving fast, especially through curves
and on slippery or wet roads, and when driv-
ing too close to objects ahead. There is still
a risk of accidents because the ESC and its
integrated systems cannot always prevent
collisions.
— Accelerate carefully when driving on
smooth, slippery surfaces such as ice and
snow. The drive wheels can spin even when
these control systems are installed and this
can affect driving stability and increase the
risk of a collision.
— As the vehicle load increases, especially the
roof load, the vehicle's center of gravity also
increases along with the risk of the vehicle
tipping. To reduce the risk of an accident, al-
ways adapt your driving style to the current
conditions and avoid sudden driving maneu-
vers.
G) Tips
— The ABS and ASR only function correctly
when all four wheels have a similar wear
condition. Different tire sizes can lead toa
reduction in engine power.
— You may hear noises when the systems de-
scribed are working.
The So button (or #, depending on the model)
for controlling the ESC is located in the center


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Parking and maneuvering

> Move the window wiper lever S7 into the posi-
tion for cleaning the rear window & & page 57.

ZA WARNING
Observe the safety precautions and note the
limits of the assist systems, sensors, and
cameras > page 121.



Warnings
Applies to: vehicles with rearview camera/peripheral cameras

Applies to: vehicles with trailer view
Fig. 122 Upper display: trailer view
When parking with the rearview camera or pe-
ripheral camera, the parking system plus audio
and visual warnings* will also assist you
=> page 160.
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.
Trailer view
Applies to: vehicles with trailer view
The trailer view > fig. 122 assists you in position-
ing the vehicle in front of a trailer.
— Applies to: vehicles with peripheral cameras:
Switch to the Rear view > page 164, fig. 123.
— Select |---| > Trailer view in the upper display
when the parking aid is active.


Now you can position your vehicle in front of the
trailer. The orange orientation line ©) > fig. 122
indicates the expected path toward the trailer
hitch. Use the blue markings © to help you esti-
mate the distance to the trailer hitch. Each mark-
ing represents approximately 1 foot (0.30 me-
ters). The width of the blue surface represents
the maximum steering wheel angle.
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.
If Avis displayed, the respective ultrasonic sensor
is icy or dirty. Clean the area in front of the sen-
sors > page 123.
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.

A WARNING
— Observe the safety precautions and note the
limits of the assist systems, sensors, and
cameras > page 121.
— Sensors and cameras have spots in which
the surrounding area cannot be detected. >

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Media

Never leave mobile devices in the vehicle in
extremely high or low temperatures.
@ Tips
— Always follow the information found in
=> page 82.
— When you switch the ignition off, the USB
ports are still supplied with power until the
energy management intervenes.
— Do not use an additional adapter cable or
USB extension cable to connect mobile devi-
ces to the Audi music interface that already
have a cable or that must be connected with
a USB adapter cable (> page 222, fig. 151).
Using an additional adapter or US extension
cable may impair functionality.
— Functionality is not guaranteed for mobile
devices that do not conform to the USB 2.0
specification.
— USB hubs are not supported.
— Video playback through the Audi music in-
terface is not supported on Apple devices
and MTP devices (such as smartphones).
— iPod touch or iPhone malfunctions also af-
fect the operation of the MMI. Reset your
mobile device in these situations.
— Audi recommends updating the iPod touch
or iPhone software to the latest version. Re-
fer to your mobile device owner's manual
for more information.
— The USB adapter on the Audi music inter-
face will support iPod touch or iPhone devi-
ces from the 5th generation or newer with
the lightning connector.
—Aselection of supported devices can be
found in the database for tested mobile de-
vices at www.audi.com/mp3.
Playing media
The following sources can be selected depending
on the vehicle equipment:
— Amazon Alexa > page 221.
— USB device > page 222.
— DVD & page 221.
— External device: you can connect external devi-
ces via Bluetooth and use the Bluetooth audio
player > page 221, or you can connect an exter-
nal device directly to the Audi music interface
=> page 222.
Accessing media
Playing media files using the MMI
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
MEDIA > Source > a source. Depending on the
connected device, the symbol for a source may
change. The device name may be displayed (for
example: myPhone).
> Select a track from the categories in the media
center > page 224.
Playing media files using the multifunction
steering wheel
Requirement: a media source must contain me-
dia files > page 223.
> Select the radio/media tab in the instrument
cluster.
> Turn the left thumbwheel to display the play-
list.
> To switch to a different source, press the
button.
> To select a media file or a source, turn and
press the left thumbwheel.
> To switch between radio and media, select in
the instrument cluster: the LE] button > Switch
to radio/Switch to media.
G) Tips
— For safety reasons, the video image is only
displayed when the vehicle is stationary. On-
ly the sound from the video plays while driv-
ing.
— Applies to: multifunction steering wheel:
Depending on the selected function, opera-
tion through the MMI may be required.
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Emergency assistance

Preparations
> Only secure the towing cable or tow bar at the
designated towing loops > page 296,
=> page 297.
> Make sure the towing cable is not twisted. Oth-
erwise it could disconnect from the towing loop
while towing.
> Switch the emergency flashers on in both
vehicles > page 53. However, do not do this if it
prohibited by law.
Towing vehicle (front)
> Only start to drive when the towing cable is
taut.
> Press the brake pedal very carefully.
> Avoid sudden braking or driving maneuvers.
Vehicle being towed (rear)
> Make sure the ignition is switched on so that
the steering wheel is not locked and so that you
can use the turn signals, the horn, and the
windshield wipers if needed > /\.
> Switching it off before the vehicle has stopped
may impair the function of the brake booster
and power steering. You would then need to
use more force to steer and brake the vehicle.
> Release the parking brake > page 106.
> Select the “N” selector lever position.
> Make sure the towing cable is always taut.


Z\ WARNING
— Never tow a vehicle using a tow bar or tow-
ing cable if the vehicle does not have electri-
cal power.
— If the vehicle runs out of power while it is
being towed, stop towing the vehicle imme-
diately and consult an authorized Audi deal-
er or qualified repair facility.

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Front towing loop

Fig. 182 Front bumper: installing the towing loop (version
1)


Fig. 183 Front bumper: installing the towing loop (version
2)
The threaded opening for the towing loop is lo-
cated on the right side of the front bumper.
» Remove the towing loop from the vehicle tool
kit > page 286.
>» Press the cap inward with brief, strong pressure
> fig. 182 or > fig. 183. The cap will loosen
from the bumper.
> Tighten the towing eye as far as it will go into
the mount. Use a suitable object to tighten the
towing eye completely and securely in the
mount.
> After using, place the towing loop back in the
vehicle tool kit.

ZA\ WARNING
If the towing loop is not tightened until it
stops when installing, the threads may be
pulled out when towing the vehicle and result
in an accident. >

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Index

Software:licensesi. « seins ss asros v0 ania © a 236
Version information.............-.00- 236
License plate bracket................0.. 310
Lifting points (vehicle jack).............. 290
Light/rain sensor
Headlights ............. 0.0 e eee eee ee 51
Intermittent mode (windshield wipers).... 57
Lighting
EXteriO?'s sees oo neem oo een 2 2 eon 2 ee 51
TAGE HOR so scans o 6 siaenve © wn sunctne ew axenene 6 0 « 54
LIQWES sscssia es seem ao waver 2 2 aeesiue @ ¥ arenie © ore 51
Listening to music
referto Media..................- 220, 223
LOAM) scssaree 1 « senor sc « saute st m seviwen mo stenoses 314
Localiusensss + + sean 2 0 ncawaws a o sesvew s avanawe ov ite 32
Locking and unlocking
By remote control..............-.00005 40
Using the lock cylinder; sass s saan a 2 nea 38
With the convenience key............... 40
Low beam headlights.................... 51
Lowering the rear of the vehicle........... 85
LTE
refer to Exterior antenna.............. 184
Luggage compartment.................. 83
Came Flea ensians x « escacn a «cnc we remo 6 ro 87
Cover (manual) ............-----.-5005 84
GOVEr (POWER) « sews « x meus x ¢ eae 5 eS Fe 85
Increasing the size.......... eee eee eee 86
Power SOUrCES ... 1. ee eee eee eee 82
also refer to Luggage compartment...... 83
Luggage compartment lid
Closing buttom:s « «csc eo secwsns = aeauans vo see 43
General information................00. 42
Mechanically unlocking...............-. 45
Openingiand Closings ss mais a & wea s & oe 43
Opening and closing with foot motion..... 44
Power opening and closing.............. 43
Lumbar support.............-.0002-000 63
M
Maintenance ........ 6c eee eee 308
Maintenance intervals.................5 254
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)........ 241
Maneuverassist sissies <3 cuces 2 3 somes 2 3 savers a 178
Manual shitting: «wees 2s ceos a ¢ eww so een 99
Map
Changing the scale.............0-0005 203
Display’: wasn x 2 warn s ¢ mews se BewE s 2 OS 205
Operating’. « & ssw ¥ sncasan ¥ wawens av memes a x 2 204
Setting the destination................ 203
MAP
refer to Message Access Profile......... 189
Map preview............0..0..0 eee eee 203
Map update............ cece ee eee eee 208
MYAUGLAPD = newer = : saws s 2 eam 2g gee x = 208
ONLINE & arises 2s sewre8e swans ao eRe ow imaUNm 208
USB connection............-..000005- 208
Massage function...............-000000) 63
Front... 2... ec ee 64
Mechanical key..... 0.00.00. 0c eee eee ee 39
Media... .... 0... cece eee eee ee eee 220, 223
DrivVGSiss ¢ = ness ¢ # Beas ¢ 8 HHS + AER at Bee 220
Supported formats.................-- 228
Media-center’. « = sew » ¢ swas x seme 2 x sete 224
Memory functiones: « s sees = ees ve een ce 71
Menu language
refer to Setting the language........... 233
Menu Pathisies « » sows x 2 wees © y eae 2 e emi es 19
Message Access Profile...........-..... 189
MessageS....... 22.00. ce eee eee eee eee 189
Mild hybrid drive system..........-...0- 102
Mirror compass... ... 02.0... e eee eee eee 60
Mirrors
Adjusting exterior mirrors............... 55
DIMMING « = ews & 2 cows xo cen + ees + Bere 56
NAINTEYEIMITNOR®. uss 2 < csename on asete # 9 anes © 57
MMI
refer to Multi Media Interface........... 20
Mobile device
referto Telephone ...........--eeeeee: 181
Mobile device reminder signal............ 185
Mountain passes......... 0. c ee eee aes 108
Mountain roads..............0 0000000 108
Multifunction steering wheel
Buttons ....... 2... eee eee 13,31
Operating’: = « sees = ssw so pee ae deem oe we 13
Programming buttons.................. 31
Voice recognition system............... 28
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TAIMOZONC Lies « & socveee wo ceeneis ww ewes woo sere 233
Wi-Fi hotspot........ 0... eee eee 195
Setting the language................... 233
Setting the time..............2-.00000- 233
Shade
Rear window............0.00 000 e eee 57
Shift light indicator................0000. 15
SHIP PaAdlesian: » . smmcne x a mame © a wees © wotae 99
SRipearrier secon «2 sess xo enews ¥ x woesene a 8 owen 112
SHOP’: = sews sv sews 2 vane ee coe oH ine Fo 194
Shortcut
refer to ShortcutS........... 00 eee eee 24
SHOrteultst: « snes x canons a = ronson ov anes x ase 24
SHUT Gis 2 o ecu oe wes oe memow 2 mace 8 we 225
Side assists < swe + sane: gs seme a 2 ee a EY 153
Cleaning the sensors.............00005 281
SIM at sews. 6 v sons % 2 senses a seveee oa meee 193
Sliding/tilting sunroof
refer to Panoramic glass roof............ 47
Smart Favorites
refer to PresetS............0 0-00 e eee 215
Smartphone
refer to Telephone.............00ee eae 181
Snow chainS......... eee eee ee eee eee 273
Socket
refer to Power SOUrCceS ...... 0c ee eee neces 82
Software information
Legal information..................0- 236
Software version (MMI)
Version information...............04- 236
Sound
refer to Adjusting the sound............ 233
Speed limit information
refer to Traffic sign recognition......... 126
Speed limits
refer to Traffic sign recognition......... 126
SPEGAOMEtET = veux > oven © & eam G Eee ob 12
Speed warning system..........-..2-00. 126
Sport differential...................04. 115
Sport displays............ 0.0. e eee eee 15
Sporty driving..........-... ee eee eee eee 107
Start/Stop system. « « esses « « escene vw wiauers a 103
Messages... 1.22... cece eee eee eee 104
Switching offandon..............00 ee 103
Starting to drive: < s eccs se ese ss eeee se pee 96
Starting (engine) ...................005 103

SEONG sss oo esesvee a comnts v 6 astoone ¥ & sews Y 6 a
Audi drive select
also refer to Steering..........00.e008 114
Steering lock. ss ices cc eeee ec wee ees 95,114
Steering wheel
ACjUStING we ¢ = cases ¢ 2 eees eo eee ce ewe 66
Shift paddles... 1.2... . 0. eee eee eee eee 99
Steering wheel heating................. 93
also refer to Multifunction steering wheel. . 13
Steps for determining correct load limit... 271
Stopover (navigation) .................- 204
Stopping.......... 00... eee eee eee eee 96
Stopping the vehicle..............-..00. 96
SHOPPING ENGIME)) rm» sows ms sete «0 anne 103
StOMa Qe lis « o accra + 2 wwe wo cwevane @ ¥ cress © 0 ces 83
Storage compartment...............0005 83
Stored stations
refer to Presets...............-000 eee 215
Subtitles
DVD... eee eee ee 227
Sunshade
Rear side windows... ..........0000000e 46
Rear Wind Whew 2 o sews 2 3 wen 2 a meson oo em 57
Lo 0) 47
also refer to Panoramic glass roof........ 47
SUN VISOFS 2.6.1 eee ee eee 57
Suspension ..... 0.0... cece cece eee 112
Audi drive select............--.000005 112
Swapping calls.............-.0002-0 08 187
Swerve assist... 0.0... cece eee ee eee 152
Symbols
NAViGat Olin: « ¢ seme 7 x anes ¢ 5 oemR EB owe 204
Tratti Giese: 2 x ams 2 seein w 2 neuen mw ai Ho 209
also refer to Indicator lights.............. 7
SYNC (climate control system) ............ 91
SYStEMISECEINGS « swccens + a vccuaes v oreswee + seins 233
T
Tachometer ssa 2 e ivinei sw mamas « wavain « @ a 12,14
Tail lights
Cleaning. ........ 2. cece eee eee 281
Technnicalidatais © « awiviss wo ssovese « wecmme @ © cseicu 313.
Technical modifications................. 308
Telephones s ¢ saws = sews yo een es eee ve 181
Accepting/ending acall................ 187
Audi phone box.........-..0.--0e eee 183

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Users
Local users... .. eee eee eee 32
MYAUGIUSES:: s « exes ge oem 5 e ees © eee 32
Using residual heat...............-.00005 92
V
Vanity Mirror... . 6... eee eee eee eee 57
Vehicle
ANGIE sca « esrsea s pew gs wowed a OR Zs 108
Gare/eleaning sii « came xo wena vo ewer oo 280
Dimensions ......... 0.00 c eee eee eee 313
Identification data................... 313
Qutof Service sis seas se ews oo wes eee 285
Raising.......... 0.0.2 e eee eee eee eee 290
StartinGisn s saves & 5 aaeNE @ 3 Hae FE OER gE me 95
TANS POT bss +s sree oo vac oo Ras wa Li2
Unlocking and locking.................. 40
Vehicle care... 2. eee eee 280
Vehicle control services..........-...--- 194
Vehicle data label................--0.00- 313
Vehicle identification number............ 313
Vehicle jack’: waca zs sews zs wows ve wees oy oe 286
Lifting Points: « css «2 wen oo enw vo wore 290
Tire change mode..............-.0 eee 288
Vehicle key... 0.0... cee eee eee eee ee 35,39
Vehiclerstartisystem « « ssces o 6 suse ee coma « « 104
Vehicle:tool:kitt. sis «eee oe ewe ss enw 9 286
Ventilation’: = 5 seas 2 ees 2 2 sere a 2 meee a 2 ne 90
VIEW BURTON: « » gcws x s nome © zeae § emis 5 13
VOiceMiail s = vex ¢ © sees ¢ = wee ee eR ee 187
Voice recognition system..............-.. 28
Externalicss = s eva « s eee oe sews e wenn a oe 29
QPeRabiNg 4 « cessaee a o smeens a 0 poner w grwnene a 6 cate 28
Ww
Warning lights
refer to Indicator lights.................. 7
Washing matte finish paint.............. 280
Wave band
refer to Frequency band............... 212
Weights ............. eee eee eee eee 314
Wheel bolts. ............ 0.0. c eee eae 271
ANt-Cheftieac « < sees = os seme ¢ Rew Eo eee 289
Tightening specification............... 291

Wheels . secs x x eos 2 a cecvme 2 x conan au caoasie 2 256
Cleaning 282
Glossary of tire and loading terminology.. 259
Loose wheel warning............+..... 272
Replacing......... 0... cee eee eee eee 288
Tire pressure monitoring system .... 275,276
Tires and vehicle load limits............ 269
Wheel wrenehis «nsw 2 ease ss wane ss were 286
Wi-Fi
HOtSPOESEEEINGS ie. 5 6 suse 6 & sassese 6 & urna 195
Using ahotspot...................00. 193
Wild animal recognition................ 131
Windows
Child safety lock...............0000 eee 45
Cleaning and removing ice............. 282
Convenience opening and closing......... 47
Defrosting........... 2. cece eee eee eee 92
Opening anid CLOSING secs vs wowy sy sees 4 es 46
POWer WINK OWSisn. so ssavie ov ares 6 eaves ves 46
Windshield
Cleaning........ 2... eee eee eee eee eee 57
also refer to Windshield. ............00% 57
Windshield washer system...........- 57,254
Reservoir capacity: « 2 ewe, s ¢ sau + ¢ seu 9 314
Windshield wipers.............5eeeeeee 57
Winter operation
Gar Washes « sows so caeces 2 esa 6 nom oo 280
Cooling systeM....... ee eee eee eee 248
Defrosting the windows................ 92
Rear window defogger..............--. 92
Removing ice from windows............ 282
Seat heating ......... 0.00. cece cece eee 92
SHOW CHAINS wong s songs 2 wee ga deme ox 273
Steering wheelheating................. 93
THES oe cee tee ee tees 272
Vehicle battery (12 Volt).............-. 252
Windshield washer system............. 254
WINKEF CINE cease se toon 3 3 wears 6 w sense aw 272
Wireless Apple CarPlay
refer to Audi smartphone interface...... 231
Wireless:charging eis. «6 esses +o cases oo evans 184
327