AUDI R8 2007 Owners Manual

Audi R8englisch 03.07
Audi R8
Owner's Manual
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© 2007 AUDI AG
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ForewordThank you for choosing the Audi R8.
The new Audi R8 combines the latest technology with numerous features for your comfort and
convenience. To help you get the best out of these features in everyday use, we recommend that
you read this Manual carefully.
As well as information on how to use the controls and equipment, the Owner's Manual contains
important notes on care and maintenance. These are relevant to your safety and will help preserve
your car's value.
In addition to this Owner's Manual, the Service Wallet also includes the Operating Manual for your
infotainment system and the Service Schedule. The Service Schedule contains important informa-
tion on Audi service requirements and lists the vehicle's fuel consumption figures. We recommend
that you keep the Service Wallet in the car at all times.
Our Audi R8 dealers are comprehensively trained and qualified to ensure that you receive the
highest level of quality, comfort and convenience. Should you have any further questions
regarding your car or if you suspect that your owner's literature is not complete, please contact
your Audi R8 dealer or importer. They are always glad to answer your queries and note any sugges-
tions you may have.
We wish you safe and enjoyable motoring with your Audi R8.
AUDI AG
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Contents 2ContentsNotes on this Owner's
Manual
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Controls
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Controls and displays
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Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Instruments and
warning/indicator lamps
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Instruments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Warning and indicator lamps . . . . .
Driver information system
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Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Service interval display . . . . . . . . . .
On-board computer . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lap timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Speed warning function . . . . . . . . .
Notes and symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Doors and windows
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Remote control keys . . . . . . . . . . . .
Central locking system . . . . . . . . . .
Luggage lid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Anti-theft alarm system . . . . . . . . . .
Electric windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lights and vision
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Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Interior lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Clear vision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Windscreen wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear-view mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Digital compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seats and storage
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Manually adjustable front seats . .
Electrically adjustable front seats
Bucket seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Head restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cup holders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ashtray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cigarette lighter and electrical
socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Storage compartments . . . . . . . . .
Heating and cooling
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Air conditioner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear window heating . . . . . . . . .
Seat heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Driving
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Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ignition lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Starting the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Switching off the engine . . . . . . . .
Handbrake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Parking aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cruise control system . . . . . . . . . .
Audi magnetic ride . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Automatic gearbox
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Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Manual mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Automatic mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Kick-down feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Launch control programme . . . . . .
Steering wheel with paddle levers
Backup programme . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HomeLink
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Universal transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety
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Safe driving
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General notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Correct sitting positions . . . . . . . . .
Pedal area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Stowing luggage safely . . . . . . . . .
Seat belts
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Why is it so important to use seat
belts? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Forces acting in a collision . . . . . .
How to wear seat belts properly .
Belt tensioners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Airbag system
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Description of airbag system . . . .
Front airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Side airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Deactivating the airbags . . . . . . . . 5
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Contents3
Controls
Safety
Driving tips
General maintenance
Self-help
Technical data Child safety
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Points to remember if children are
travelling in the car . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Child safety seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fitting child safety seats . . . . . . . .
Driving tips
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Intelligent technology
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Electronic stabilisation program
(ESP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear spoiler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Four-wheel drive (quattro®) . . . . . .
Dry sump lubrication system . . . .
Your vehicle and the
environment
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Running in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Emission control systems . . . . . . .
Driving abroad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sporty driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Environmental compatibility . . . . .
General maintenance
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Care of vehicle and cleaning
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General notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Care of exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Care of interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel and filling the tank
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Petrol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Filling the tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking and topping up fluidsEngine lid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cooling system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Windscreen washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wheels and tyres
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Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tyre pressure monitoring system .
Accessories and modifications
to the vehicle
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Accessories, replacement parts and
repairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Radio transmitters and business
equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Self-help
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Self-help
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Breakdown kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Repairing a tyre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing a wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Jump-starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tow-starting and towing away . . .
Fuses and bulbs
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Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Technical data
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General notes
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Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vehicle identification data . . . . . . .
Performance, weights and
dimensions
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R8 4.2 quattro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Notes on this Owner's Manual5
Controls
Safety
Driving tips
General maintenance
Self-help
Technical data
Notes on this Owner's ManualThis Owner's Manual contains important information, tips, sugges-
tions and warnings.
Please ensure that this Owner's Manual is always kept in the vehicle.
It should always be available to anyone else driving the vehicle, i.e.
anyone renting, borrowing or buying the vehicle from you.
This manual describes the equipment available for the vehicle at the
time of going to print. Some of the equipment described here will
not be available until a later date, or may only be available in certain
markets.
Some sections of this Owner's Manual do not apply to all vehicles.
If this is the case, a text at the start of the section indicates which
vehicles it applies to, e. g. “Applies to vehicles: with R tronic”. This
optional equipment is also marked with an asterisk “*”.
Illustrations are intended as a general guide, and may vary from the
equipment fitted in your vehicle in some details.
At the beginning of this Owner's Manual, you will find a table of
contents showing all the items described in this manual in the order
in which they appear. An alphabetical index is included at the end
of the Owner's Manual.
All references to positions such as “left”, “right”, “front” or “rear”
are given as seen facing in the direction of travel.
* optional equipment
The section is continued on the following page.

Denotes the end of a section.
®Registered trademarks are marked ®. However, the absence of
this symbol does not constitute a waiver of the rights
concerning any proprietary name.
⇒ Refers to a “WARNING” within the same section. If the
WARNING symbol is followed by a page number the warning text
referred to is included in a different section.
WARNING
Texts with this symbol contain safety information. They warn you
of serious dangers, possibly involving accident or injury.
Caution
Texts with this symbol draw your attention to a possible risk of
damage to your vehicle.
For the sake of the environment
Texts with this symbol refer to points relevant to the protection of
the environment.
Note
Texts with this symbol contain additional information of a more
general nature.
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7 Controls
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Controls and displays 8
Fig. 1 Some of the items of equipment listed in this section are only fitted on certain models or are optional extras.document_0900452a816e6cc9.book Seite 8 Mittwoch, 21. Februar 2007 1:32 13