warning light AUDI Q8 2021 Owner´s Manual

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Table of contents


All wheel drive (quattro).............. 115
Electronic Stabilization Control......... 116
TrailersQow tigi cece a 6 eens 4 o eaees 118
Driving with atrailer................. 118
Assist systems................... 1241
Assist systems................... 121
General information. . 121
Surrounding area detection............ 122
Switching the systems on and off....... 124
Driving information.............. 126
Speed warning system................ 126
Camera-based traffic sign recognition... 126
Traffic light information.............. 128
Lapetime rion + 3 scans oo sess a ¥ soweene 6 stain 129
Acceleration measurement............ 130
Nightivision aSSisti=x = «wm : > ase e s eon 131
Integrated Toll Module............... 132
Driver assistance................. 134
Cruise control system............00-5 134
Efficiency assist.............02.-000. 135
Adaptive cruise assist................ 137
Distance warning ..............00005. 146
Lane departure warning............... 147
Audi presense...........0 cece eee 149
Sid@vassist sews: = s sexs = 2 sews & e Ae & ne 153
EXE Warning sowsea so ccvena vo aseoa wo eons ao 155
Intersection assistant................ 156
EMiergency assists: « eswy wave a ¥ ware a Fi 157
Parking and maneuvering....... 159
ThitrOdUCtiON « s sees ¢ = sees 5 ¢ sere ge ees 159
Parking‘aid plus « sissies avis oe aretes so aoe 159
Rearview camera and peripheral cameras. 162
Rear cross-traffic assist............... 166
Assisted
parking..............---00 ee 167
Park assist plus..............000000- 170
Remote controlled parking............ 173
ManetVEraSSistt: « + aswu sx nowy ¢ wasn a ¢ g 178
Infotainment system............ 181
Telephone.............. cece eee 181
TMEROGUCTION « & cess wo wcinase we a oraeni ow awenaie 181
Setup... 2.2... cee eee eee eee 181
Using the Audi phone box............. 183

Using the telephone.................. 185
SettingS 00... . cece cee eee eee eee 188
MOSSAGES cours « s eauu § 2 eueeS Fo EGE FE BS 189
Troubleshooting sic ss wes oe ween es owe 191
Audi CONNECE : «6: = i e665 st ees so 192
General information................. 192
Audi connect Infotainment............ 192
Using a Wi-Fi hotspot 193
Audi connect Infotainment services..... 193
Functions on demand................ 194
Audi connect vehicle control services.... 194
SOttingS sews + 9 cae ¥ eee ¥ perms we pee 195
Troubleshooting..............--.0005 196
Emergency call................... 197
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Emergency call
Online roadside assistance............ 198
Navigation.....................05. 200
Opening navigation.................. 200
myAudi navigation................00. 200
Entering adestination..............0- 201
Stopping route guidance.............. 204
Mapes & 5 saves © 2 saws yo sme @ & Hew 2 2 Be 204
Alternative routes................04. 206
Additional functions...............0-- 206
Satellite Map’s + 6 gare = cama a e weep os oe 207
Mapreipdates » cmos + x sre: «2 anes aw onnens 208
Traffic incidents.............. 000 eee 209
SOtuiNGS wows ¢ « eeen ¢ nae 2 Bees doe 210
Radio........ 0... eee eee ee 212
Generalinformation................. 212
Radio functions sss < eins 2 + wen 3 6 eacern 213
Online radio... .... eee eee eee 216
Options and settings................. 217
Troubleshooting wisi « s wen» 6 eae o + wae 218
Media................. 0c cece eee 220
General information................. 220
DVD drive...... 0... eee eee eee 220
Bluetooth audio player............... 221
Amazon Alexa..........-.:se eee ee eee 221
Multimedia connections.............. 222
Playing media..............00. 0.0 ee 223
Options and settings................. 227

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Quick access

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ESOGKE « 2 santice wm aconens we < emommiee © osm 82
— Vehicle key holder
Depending on equipment:


— Audi music interface .......... 222
—Audi phone box ............... 183
@® Electromechanical parking brake
BUERON sese ¢ eevee ¢ x mew © 2 pee 4 106
@9 Automatic transmission selector
EVER” scowp: « 2 gave & o eee Go eee Ee 97
@) [START ENGINE STOP] button .... 95
@) Steering wheel adjustment ...... 66
@3) Lever for:
— Cruise control system ......... 134
— Adaptive cruise assist .......... 137
@4 Connection port for the On Board
Diagnostic System (OBD) ........ 303
@5) Buttons for:
LIQHts: as 5 2 sacs 5 2 eqws 3 o ees ss 51
—All-weather lights ............ 51
@8 Hood release ..............002. 243
@2 Button for:
— Luggage compartment lid ...... 42
Exterior mirror adjustment ...... 55
@9) Buttons for:
— Power windows ......... 00005 46
—Child safety lock .............. 45
G) 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 AN] indicator light turns on, check
the message in the instrument cluster.
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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 70







Engine start system
=> page 96




Transmission
=> page 101
Drive system
=> page 103,
Electrical system
=> page 251





Electromechanical parking brake
=> page 106

Electromechanical parking brake
=> page 107



Brake system
=> page 105, > page 107,
= page 250






Brake system
=> page 105, > page 107,
=> page 250


Steering
=>page 114
Steering lock
=>page 114

Quick access

Air suspension
=> page 113
Electrical system
=> page 251
Engine oil level (MIN)
=> page 245
Engine oil pressure
=>page 245
Cooling system
=> page 248
Hood
=> page 243
Loose wheel warning
=> page 272
Night vision assist
=> page 132
Night vision assist
=> page 132
Distance warning
=> page 146
Steering intervention request
=> page 141
Safe start monitor
=> page 144,
Driver intervention request
=>page 145
Adaptive cruise assist
=> page 138
Lane departure warning
=> page 148,
Emergency assist
=>page 157
Audi pre sense
= page 150,
Intersection assist
=> page 157


Yellow indicator lights

Central indicator light
=> page 7


Safety systems
=> page 72

































Transmission
=> page 101
Drive system
=> page 103
Cooling system
=> page 248
Engine start system
=> page 96
Keys
=> page 96
Electromechanical parking brake
=> page 107
Brake system
=>page 105
Electronic Stabilization Control
(ESC)
=>page 116
Electronic Stabilization Control
(ESC)
=>page 116
Electronic Stabilization Control
(ESC)
=>page 116
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
=>page 117
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
=> page 117
Steering
>page 114
Steering lock
=> page 114
All wheel drive
=>page 115
Suspension control
=> page 113
Air suspension
= page 113
Active roll stabilization
=> page 113
Engine speed limitation
=> page 14
Tank system
=> page 239

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Quick access

Electrical system
=> page 251
Engine oil level (MIN)
=>page 245
Engine oil level (MAX)
=> page 245
Engine oil sensor
=>page 245
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)
> page 241,
Engine warm-up request
=> page 245
Washer fluid level
=> page 254
Windshield wipers
=> page 60
Parking systems
=> page 161
Park assist plus
=> page 173
Maneuver assist
=> page 180
Tire pressure
=> page 274, > page 276
Tire pressure
=> page 274, > page 276
Loose wheel warning
=> page 272
Bulb failure indicator
=> page 54
Adaptive light
=> page 54
Light/rain sensor
=> page 54, > page 60
Door lock
=> page 37
Battery in vehicle key
> page 41
Night vision assist
=> page 132
Intersection assist
>page 157












Side assist
=> page 155;
Exit warning
=page 155
Rear cross-traffic assist
=> page 166
Adaptive cruise assist
=>page 146
Steering intervention request
=> page 141, > page 148
Lane departure warning
=>page 149
Distance warning
=> page 146
Audi pre sense
=> page 153
Emergency assist
=>page 157
Emergency call function
=>page 198
Other
indicator lights
Rear safety belt
=> page 70
Start/Stop system
= page 103
Hill hold assist
= page 109
Low beam headlights
=> page 51
Parking lights
=> page 51
Turn signals
=> page 52, > page 53
Cruise control system
=> page 134
Cruise control system
=> page 134
Efficiency assist
=>page 135
Efficiency assist
=>page 135 >

Quick access

Efficiency assist
>page 135
Efficiency assist
=>page 135


Efficiency assist
>page 135
Adaptive cruise assist
=>page 138
Adaptive cruise assist
=> page 138
Adaptive cruise assist
=>page 138
Adaptive cruise assist
=> page 138
Adaptive cruise assist
=> page 138
Park assist plus
=>page 171
Lane departure warning
=> page 148
High beam headlights
=> page 52
High beam assistant
=> page 52
Rear safety belt
=> page 70
Rear safety belt
=> page 70
Transmission
=> page 101
Convenience key
=> page 96
Electromechanical parking brake
=> page 107
Electromechanical parking brake
=> page 107
Hill hold assist
=> page 109
Air suspension
=> page 113
Parking systems
=>page 161
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Park assist plus
=> page 173
Park assist plus
=> page 173
Maneuver assist
=> page 180
High beam assistant
=> page 52
Door lock
=> page 37
Child safety lock
=>page45
Speed warning system
=>page 126
Speed warning system
=> page 126
Camera-based traffic sign recog-
nition
=> page 127
Night vision assist
=> page 132
Cruise control system
=> page 134
Cruise control system
=> page 134
Intersection assist
=>page 157
Side assist
=>page 155
Distance warning
=> page 146
py Rear cross-traffic assist
hers => page 166
Adaptive cruise assist
=> page 146,
Efficiency assist
=> page 142
Adaptive cruise assist
» 4 > page 138
Adaptive cruise assist
=> page 143 >

Instrument cluster

Instrument cluster
Instrument cluster overview
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Fig. 2 Instrument cluster overview (Audi virtual cockpit)
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the follow- @ Tips
ing items may appear in the instrument cluster:
— You can select the units used for tempera-
@ Display .
. ture, speed, and other measurements in the
— Engine coolant temperature -E . . 14 :
: Infotainment system > page 233.
@ left dial — Speeds are displayed in mph (miles per
~ Tachometer ......... 1.05.04. 14 hour) or km/h (kilometers per hour).
Tab
area ....... 6. sees eee eee ee 13 — If there is a malfunction in the instrument
Genitiralzarea yan ss ance oo sauise 0 0 13 cluster, DEF will appear in the trip odometer
Status line (one or two lines) display. Have the malfunction corrected as
Right dial soon as possible.
— Certain instrument cluster content can also
be displayed in the head-up display*
=> page 27.
— Convenience display
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Right additional display with speed-
ometer
Left additional display with:
—Gear .. eee eee eee eee eee 97
— Audi drive select mode ......... 111
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ZX WARNING
If there is a severe malfunction in the instru-
ment cluster, the display may turn off. The /\|
indicator light may also turn on. Stop the ve-
hicle safely. See an authorized Audi dealer or
authorized Audi Service Facility for assistance.

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Instrument cluster

The trip odometer shows the distance driven
since it was last reset. It can be used to measure
short distances. The odometer shows the total
distance that the vehicle has been driven.
Resetting the trip odometer
> Select on the instrument cluster: vehicle func-
tions tab > | button > Reset mi.
@) Tips
Distances are displayed in mi (miles) or km
(kilometers).
Outside temperature
display
The outside temperature is displayed in the sta-
tus bar ©) > page 12.
If your vehicle is stationary or if you are driving at
very low speeds, the temperature displayed in
the instrument cluster may be slightly higher
than the actual temperature outside due to heat
radiating from the engine.
At temperatures below 41 °F (+5 °C), a snowflake
symbol appears in front of the temperature dis-
play > A\.

ZA\ WARNING
Do not assume the roads are free of ice based
on the outside temperature display. Be aware
that there may be ice on roads even when the
outside temperature is around 41 °F (+5 °C)
and that ice can increase the risk of accidents.

Engine oil temperature
indicator
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the engine
oil temperature 7 may be indicated by a bar in
the instrument cluster.
> Open the vehicle functions tab and switch to
the enhanced view > page 13.
When engine oil temperatures are low, the dis-
play --- °F (--- °C) appears in the instrument clus-
ter. The engine has reached its operating temper-
ature when the engine oil temperature is be-
tween 176 °F (80 °C) and 248 °F (120 °C) under
normal driving conditions. The engine oil temper-
ature may be higher if there is heavy engine load
and high temperatures outside. This is not a
cause for concern as long as the E or = indica-
tor lights do not turn on.
Boost indicator
Applies to: vehicles with boost indicator
Depending on vehicle equipment, the current en-
gine load (meaning the current boost pressure)
may be indicated by a bar in the instrument clus-
ter.
> Open the vehicle functions tab and switch to
the enhanced view > page 13.
Shift light indicator
Applies to: RS models
The shift light indicator informs the driver when
the RPM limit is reached.
> Select the RS Performance or RS Runway lay-
out if necessary > page 13.
The shift light indicator is displayed with green,
yellow and red ranges in the upper areas of the
tachometer. The shift light indicator will blink red
when approaching the engine speed limit. Shift
to the next highest gear at the right time.
Sport displays
Applies to: RS models
Various sport displays, such as a G meter or tire
pressure indicator, may be available depending
on vehicle equipment.
Opening sport displays in the instrument
cluster
> Select in the instrument cluster: Vehicle func-
tions tab > =| button > Sport displays.
> Turn the left thumbwheel on the multifunction
steering wheel until the desired sport display
appears in the instrument cluster.
Opening sport displays in the MMI
> Applies to MMI: Select on the home screen: VE-
HICLE > RS monitor.
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Head-up display

Head-up display
Description
Applies to: vehicles with head-up display
The head-up display projects certain warnings or
selected information from the assist systems on
the windshield. The display appears within the
driver's field of vision.
Switching on and off
The Y button is located in the function bar on
the lower display > page 21.
> To switch the head-up display on or off, press
and hold the Y button.
Settings in the Infotainment system
> Applies to MMI: Select on the home screen:
SETTINGS > Display & brightness > Head-up
display, or
> Press the Y button.
Possible settings:
— Display rotation
— Brightness
— Display height: you can adjust the height of the
display. Sit in the correct seating position
= page 62 and adjust the head-up display.
— Display contents: you can set which informa-
tion should be displayed. The display of certain
information and some of the red indicator
lights cannot be hidden.
@) Note
To reduce the risk of scratches on the glass
covering the head-up display, do not place any
objects in the projection opening.
@ Tips
— Sunglasses with polarization filters and un-
favorable lighting conditions can impair visi-
bility of the display.
— An optimal display depends on the seat po-
sition and the height adjustment of the
head-up display.
— A special windshield is needed for the head-
up display function.
— For information on cleaning, see > table In-
terior cleaning on page 282.
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Voice recognition system

Voice recognition system
General information
Applies to: vehicles with voice recognition system
You can operate many functions in the vehicle
easily using voice commands.
Using the voice recognition system optimally
> Speak clearly and distinctly at a normal volume.
Speak louder when driving faster.
> Emphasize the words in the commands evenly
and do not leave long pauses.
> Close the doors, the windows, and the sunroof*
to reduce background noise. Make sure that
passengers are not speaking when you are giv-
ing a voice command.
> Do not direct the vents toward the hands-free
microphone, which is in the roof headliner near
the front interior lights.
> Only the driver should speak to the system, be-
cause the handsfree microphone is aimed to-
ward this seating position.


ZA\ WARNING
— Direct your full attention to driving. As the
driver, you have complete responsibility for
safety in traffic. Only use the functions in
such a way that you always maintain com-
plete control over your vehicle in all traffic
situations.
— Do not use the voice recognition system in
emergencies because your voice may change
in stressful situations. The system may take
longer to dial the number or may not be
able to dial it at all. Dial the emergency
number manually.

G) Tips
There are no voice guidance* prompts when a
dialog is active.
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Description
Operating the voice recognition system
Applies to: vehicles with voice recognition system
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Fig. 17 Upper display: voice recognition system
Requirement: the ignition and the MMI must be
switched on. A system language supported by
the voice recognition system must be set. There
must be no phone calls in progress and the park-
ing aid must not be active.
Operating by button «¢
> Briefly press the «€ button on the multifunction
steering wheel, or depending on the context,
press we in the upper display.
> Say the desired command after the signal tone.
> To switch the voice recognition system off,
press and hold the «€ button on the multifunc-
tion steering wheel, or say or press Cancel (@)
> fig. 17.
Operating with voice commands
> Applies to: MMI: To operate the voice recogni-
tion system using voice commands, select on
the home screen: SETTINGS > General >
(Speech dialog system) > Activate the speech
dialog system with "Hey Audi".
> Say the activation phrase Hey Audi together
with the desired command.
> To switch the voice recognition system off, say
Cancel or press and hold the «£ button on the
multifunction steering wheel, or press @)
> fig. 17.
Commands and assistance
In the voice recognition system menu, possible
commands or help settings are displayed for the
current dialog @).
> To receive additional help for the current dia-
log, say or press Help (2).

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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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