sensor AUDI R8 2007 Owners Manual
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Driver information system33
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Technical data
Clearing speed limit
– Switch off the ignition.
– Briefly press the adjuster/test button in the instrument
cluster ⇒page 32, fig. 29. The mileage recorder display
and the digital clock will light up.
– Press the adjuster/test button for at least 2 seconds. The
display will show the speed limit which is currently set.
– Now press and hold the button on the wind-
screen wiper lever ⇒page 32, fig. 30 until the
crossed-out warning symbol for speed limit 2 appears on
the display.The display lighting for the mileage recorder and digital clock goes
off again a few seconds after the button is released.
Note
This speed limit function can also be operated via the on-board
computer ⇒page 25, “Selecting options from the menu”.Notes and symbolsRed symbols
A red symbol warns of a serious malfunction.–Stop the vehicle.
– Switch off the engine.
– Check the function displayed. Obtain professional assist-
ance if necessary.
A red symbol is accompanied by three warning chimes. The symbol
will keep flashing until the fault is corrected. If several faults are
detected at the same time, the symbols are displayed one after the
other for about 2 seconds at a time.
Note
•
You can press the left adjuster button to display a message that
gives you more information.
•
On vehicles equipped with a navigation system the warning
symbol is displayed in the top section of the display while the route
guidance is active.
Yellow symbols
A yellow symbol indicates a malfunction or other item
requiring attention.
Reset
AB
BRAKE
Fault in the brake system
⇒page 35
COOLANT
Coolant level too low / coolant
temperature too high
⇒page 35
OIL
PRESS.
Engine oil pressure too low
⇒page 36
Tyre pressure monitoring sys-
tem*
⇒page 36
Fuel level low
⇒page 36
Check engine oil level
⇒page 37
Engine oil sensor defective
⇒page 37
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Driver information system 34Yellow symbols are accompanied by one warning chime. The func-
tion indicated should be checked as soon as possible. If several
faults are detected at the same time, the symbols are displayed one
after the other for about 2 seconds at a time.
Driver messages
Additional messages to assist the driver are displayed in
conjunction with the warning lamps and symbols in the
instrument cluster.The display will show the appropriate message if the system detects
a bulb failure ⇒page 37, if the brake pads are worn or you have not
yet selected a gear on a vehicle with R tronic.
The driver can also call up messages in the display for additional
information if a red warning symbol starts flashing.
Calling up driver messages
For example, in the event of an oil pressure malfunction the oil pres-
sure symbol
will appear in the display. If you now press the
adjuster/test button ⇒fig. 31 for at least one second, the following
message will appear in the display:
SWITCH OFF ENGINE AND CHECK OIL LEVEL
The message will disappear from the display after about 5 seconds.
If required, the message can be called up again by briefly pressing
the adjuster/test button.
Brake pads worn
⇒page 37
Speed warning 1*
⇒page 37
Speed warning 2*
⇒page 37
Dynamic headlight range con-
trol faulty
⇒page 37
Washer fluid level low
⇒page 37
Battery voltage too high or too
low
⇒page 37
Bulb monitor
⇒page 37
or BRAKE
LIGHT
Brake light failure
⇒page 38
Light sensor/rain sensor (auto-
matic headlights) defective
⇒page 38
and
Selector lever defective*
No R gear*
⇒page 38
and
Clutch overheating*
⇒page 38
Fig. 31 Detail of the
instrument cluster:
Adjuster/test button
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Technical data
Check engine oil level
Please check oil level
If the symbol lights up, add 1 litre of oil at the next opportunity
⇒page 158.
Engine oil sensor defective
If the
symbol lights up, take the vehicle to a qualified workshop
and have the oil level sensor checked.
Front brake pads worn
If the
symbol lights up, have the front brake pads (and, for
safety's sake the rear pads as well) inspected by a qualified
workshop.
Speed warning 1
If the
symbol lights up, this means you are exceeding the speed
that has been pre-set with the speed warning function. You should
reduce your speed accordingly ⇒page 31.
Speed warning 2
If the
symbol lights up, this means you are exceeding the speed
that has been pre-set for speed warning 2. You should reduce your
speed accordingly ⇒page 31.
Headlight range control defective
This symbol
indicates a malfunction in the dynamic headlight
range control. Take the vehicle to a qualified workshop to have the
dynamic headlight range control function repaired.
Washer fluid level low
If the
symbol lights up, top up the fluid for the windscreen
washer and headlight washer system ⇒page 164.
Battery voltage too high or too low
If the
symbol lights up, take the vehicle to a qualified workshop
and have the following items checked:
•
Poly-V belt
•
Battery condition
It is also advisable to check whether the alternator warning lamp
has come on ⇒page 18.
Bulb monitor
The bulb monitor checks whether the lights on the vehicle
are working.If a defective bulb is detected, or if one of the lights has failed for
any reason, the bulb monitor symbol
will appear in the display
together with an additional message (which goes out after
5 seconds). For instance, if the rear left turn signal is not working,
the display in the instrument cluster will show the following
message:
REAR LEFT TURN SIGNAL
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Driver information system 38The message disappears after 5 seconds. Press the adjuster/test
button ⇒page 10, fig. 2 briefly if you wish to call up the message
again.
If the display indicates that one of the lights is not working, this can
have a number of causes:•
Bulb failure ⇒page 193.
•
A “blown” fuse ⇒page 190, “Changing fuses”.
•
Defective electrical wiring.
Have the components replaced or the wiring repaired as necessary
by a qualified workshop.
WARNING
•
Bulbs are sensitive to pressure. The glass can break when you
touch the bulb, causing injury.
•
Incorrect handling of the high-voltage element of xenon gas-
discharge bulbs can have potentially fatal consequences.
Brake light failure
If the symbol
or the text BRAKE LIGHT lights up, check the
following components:
•
Brake light bulbs
•
Wiring connections
•
Brake light switch
Have the components repaired or replaced by a qualified workshop.Note
The brake light switch is only tested during the initial systems check
after starting the engine.
Applies to vehicles: with light sensor/ rain sensorLight sensor/rain sensor
This indicator lamp comes on if the automatic headlights/
automatic wipers are defective.If the
symbol appears, this means that the light sensor/ rain
sensor is not functioning. For safety reasons, the dipped beam
headlights will then be switched on permanently when the light
switch is set to the AUTO position. However, you can still switch the
lights on and off in the normal way with the light switch. If the rain
sensor is defective, the functions operated via the windscreen wiper
lever will still be available. You should have the light sensor/ rain
sensor checked by a qualified workshop as soon as possible.
Applies to vehicles: with R tronicSelector lever defective
and
Selector lever defective! No R gear!
If these symbols light up, there is a fault in the R tronic selector
lever. The indicators on the selector lever will go out or flash. It is no
longer possible to engage reverse gear. If you were using the
gearbox in manual mode, it will switch back to automatic mode.
You can continue to change gear manually. Starting in neutral (N),
pull the paddle lever on the steering wheel to engage first gear.
The gearbox will now remain in manual mode and you can select the
gears using the paddle levers.
You should have the selector lever checked by a qualified workshop
as soon as possible.
Applies to vehicles: with R tronicClutch overheating
and
Clutch is overheating ! If possible please stop vehicle.
A8
A+
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Applies to vehicles: with automatic headlightsAutomatic (sensor-controlled) headlights
If you set the switch to “AUTO”, the headlights will come
on and switch off automatically according to the ambient
light level.The automatic headlight setting only activates the dipped
beam headlights (not the main beam headlights)
⇒page 52.
Activating automatic headlights
– Turn the light switch ⇒fig. 47 to the AUTO position.
Deactivating automatic headlights
– Turn the light switch to position O.The symbol in the switch lights up when the switch is in the AUTO
position.
The dipped beams, side lights, rear lights and number plate lights
come on together when the headlights are switched on automati-
cally.
When you are using the automatic headlights you can also operate
the main beam headlights, however, please note the following: If you activate the main beam headlights while using the automatic
headlights function (e.g. when driving through a tunnel), but do not
deactivate them again, only the dipped beam headlights will come
on the next time the lights are automatically switched on. To be able
to use the main beam headlights again you must first pull the main
beam lever back to the "off" position and then push it forward again
to "on".
The side lights, headlights and rear fog light can still be switched on
manually in the normal way by using the light switch ⇒page 52.
Sensors in the mounting for the interior mirror monitor the ambient
light level. The headlights will be switched on automatically if the
available light drops below a preset value (for instance when driving
through a tunnel, etc.). The headlights switch off again automati-
cally when the light level increases ⇒.
Malfunction of light sensor
If a malfunction should occur in the light sensor, the symbol
will
light up in the display. For safety reasons, the dipped beam head-
lights will then be switched on permanently when the light switch
is set to the AUTO position. However, you can still switch the lights
on and off in the normal way with the light switch. You should have
the light sensor checked by a qualified workshop as soon as
possible.
WARNING
•
The automatic headlights are only intended to assist the driver.
The driver must always ensure that the headlights are used when
required, and may have to switch them on manually when the light
conditions or visibility are poor. The light sensors are, for example,
not able to detect rain and fog - you should therefore always
switch on the headlights
in these conditions and when driving
after dark.
•
Observe all relevant statutory requirements when using the
lighting systems described here.
Fig. 47 Detail of the
dashboard: Light
switch
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Note•
When the automatic headlights have been activated, the dipped-
beam headlights will go out when the ignition is switched off, and
the side lights will go out when the key is taken out.
•
Do not attach any stickers to the windscreen in front of the
sensor, as this would interfere with the operation of the automatic
headlights and the automatic anti-dazzle function for the mirrors.
Rear fog light
The light switch can also be used to turn on the rear fog
light.–Do not turn the light switch
⇒page 52, fig. 46 to the
symbol
.
– First turn the light switch
⇒page 52, fig. 46 to posi-
tion
.
– Then pull out the light switch to switch on the rear fog
light.
The symbol
next to the switch will light up when the rear fog light
is on.
Caution
To avoid dazzling the traffic behind you, the rear fog light should
only be used in accordance with statutory regulations.
Applies to vehicles: with coming home/leaving home functionComing home/leaving home function
After dark the area around the car is lit up with the aid of
the coming home / leaving home function.Activating the functions
– Press the button
⇒fig. 48. The diode will be lit in the
button.
Deactivating the functions
– Press the button . The diode in the button will go off.
The coming home / leaving home function is controlled by light
sensors in the mounting for the rear view mirror. The system will
function when the following requirements are met:•
The diode in the button is lit
.
•
The headlights and the ignition are switched off.
•
Dark conditions; the sensors register little or no light.
•
The leaving home function is activated in the menu display
⇒page 24.
Fig. 48 Detail of the
dashboard: Coming
home / leaving home
switch
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Technical data Coming home function
When the system is activated and it is dark, the coming home func-
tion will illuminate the vehicle and its surroundings by switching on
the dipped headlights, rear lights, engine compartment lighting*
and number plate lights when the driver's door is opened.
The dipped headlights will stay on for about four minutes as long as
one of the doors or the luggage lid is open.
The dipped headlights stay on for about 30 seconds to light up the
area in front of the car after all the doors and the luggage lid have
been closed.
If required, you can set the time interval to between 0 and 60
seconds in the driver information system (Lights menu) ⇒page 24.
Leaving home function
The dipped headlights and the engine compartment lighting* are
switched on when the vehicle is unlocked with the
button on the
remote control key if the leaving home function is activated in the
menu display ⇒page 24.
The dipped headlights and the engine compartment lighting*
switch off when the driver's door is opened. If the driver's door is not
opened, the dipped headlights and the engine compartment
lighting* will be switched off when the car automatically locks again
⇒page 41.
Note
•
If you always wish to use the coming home / leaving home func-
tion, you can leave it switched on permanently. As the system is
controlled via a light sensor, it will only work in dark conditions.
•
Permanent use of the coming home / leaving home function, in
particular on short journeys, will increase the load on the battery. To
make sure the battery is always sufficiently charged, occasionally
drive longer distances.
•
Observe all relevant statutory requirements when using the
lighting systems described here.
Instrument lighting
The brightness of the instrument lighting, displays and
centre console lighting can be varied as required.The basic level of brightness for the instrument lighting is
adjusted using the left-hand thumbwheel
⇒fig. 49.
The lighting of the needles in the instrument dials is regulated by a
photo-transistor integrated in the instrument cluster. When the
vehicle's lights are switched on, the illumination of the centre
console and instruments (needles and dials) is automatically
adjusted according to the prevailing light conditions. The driver can
also vary the brightness of the illumination manually if required:
With the ignition switched on
When the ignition is on, the basic level of brightness of the needles
in the instrument cluster can be adjusted by turning the thum-
bwheel.
With the vehicle's lights switched on:
When the vehicle's lights are switched on, the brightness of the
instrument lighting, displays and centre console lighting can be
varied by turning the thumbwheel.
Fig. 49 Instrument
lighting
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Windscreen wipersWindscreen wipers
The windscreen wiper lever controls the windscreen
wipers and the automatic wash and wipe.The windscreen wiper lever ⇒fig. 54 has the following
settings:
Brief wipe
– Move the lever down to position to give the wind-
screen a brief wipe.
Intermittent wipe
(activating light sensor/ rain
sensor*)
– Move the lever up to the stop .
– Move the control to set the wiper intervals or the
sensitivity of the light sensor/ rain sensor*.
Slow wiper speed
– Move the lever up to the stop .Fast wiper speed
– Move the lever up to the stop .
Automatic wash and wipe
– Pull the lever to position .
– Release the lever again. The washer will stop and the
wipers will keep running for approximately 4 seconds.
The number of wipe cycles varies according to the length
of time the lever is pulled.
Switching off the wipers
– Move the lever to the "off" position .
Lifting the wiper arms
–Do not lift the wiper arms away from the windscreen
when they are in their normal park position; this could
damage the paintwork on the luggage lid.
– In icy conditions, check that the wiper blades are not
frozen to the windscreen.
–Place the wipers in the “service position” ⇒page 61.
The washers and wipers will only work when the ignition is switched
on.
To reduce the sensitivity level of the light sensor/ rain sensor* move
control downwards. To increase the sensitivity level of the light
sensor/ rain sensor move the control upwards. If you have selected
a high sensitivity level for the rain sensor the windscreen wipers will
react sooner to any moisture on the windscreen. The wiper intervals
in the intermittent wipe setting are also varied automatically
according to the road speed (in addition to the sensitivity setting).
If you stop briefly, e.g. at traffic lights, the wiper speed will automat-
ically be reduced by one level.
Fig. 54 Windscreen
wiper lever
A1
A2
AA
A3
A4
A5
A0
AA
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Lights and vision 60The windscreen washer jets are heated when the ignition is
switched on.
When the lights are switched on you should only pull the lever
briefly to wash the windscreen, otherwise the headlight washers
will also be activated. This will use an unnecessary amount of fluid
from the reservoir.
WARNING
•
Poor visibility can cause accidents. Always ensure that the
wiper blades are in good condition ⇒page 62, “Changing wiper
blades”.
•
The light sensor/ rain sensor* is only intended to assist the
driver. The driver is still obliged to manually operate the wind-
screen wipers and the lights as required depending on visibility.
•
Do not use water-repellent coatings on the windscreen. In bad
visibility conditions such as light rain, low sun or when driving at
night these coatings can cause increased dazzle, which is a
serious safety hazard. Such coatings can also cause the wiper
blades to judder.Caution
•
In icy conditions, always check that the wiper blades are not
frozen to the glass before using the wiper for the first time. If you
switch on the wipers when the wiper blades are frozen to the glass,
this could damage both the wiper blades and the wiper motor.
•
Make sure you switch off the windscreen wiper system (lever in
position "0") before you use an automatic car wash. This will avoid
inadvertent triggering of the wipers and possible damage to the
wiper system.Note
•
Check that the washer fluid reservoir is full before starting a long
journey. Filling the reservoir ⇒page 164.
•
Worn or dirty wiper blades can cause smearing on the glass
which can also impair the effectiveness of the light sensor/ rain
sensor*. Please check the wiper blades regularly.
•
If you leave the windscreen wiper lever set to the intermittent
wipe function when the ignition is switched off, the light sensor/
rain sensor* will not be activated until you reach a road speed of at
least 6 km/h.
•
Applies to vehicles with light sensor/ rain sensor: If the wind-
screen wipers have been activated manually and it is raining, the
automatic headlights* will come on ⇒page 53, “Automatic (sensor-
controlled) headlights”. In the daytime the headlights will automat-
ically go off again once the wipers are switched off. The automatic
headlights* function is only available if the light switch is in the
“AUTO” position ⇒page 53, fig. 47.
Headlight washer systemWith the lights switched on, operate the automatic wind-
screen wash and wipe ⇒page 59, fig. 54 , and keep the
lever pulled towards you for at least 1 second.The headlight washer jets come out of the bumper automatically
(under water pressure).
Clean off stubborn dirt (insects, etc.) from the lenses at regular
intervals, for instance when stopping for fuel.
To ensure that the system works properly in winter, keep the nozzle
holders free of snow and remove any ice with a de-icer spray.
A5
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Rear-view mirrorsManual anti-dazzle adjustmentNormal setting
– Push the lever at the bottom of the mirror away from you.
Anti-dazzle setting
– Pull the lever at the bottom of the mirror towards you.Applies to vehicles: with automatic anti-dazzle adjustment for interior mirrorAutomatic anti-dazzle interior mirror
The automatic anti-dazzle function can be switched on
and off as desired.Switching off anti-dazzle function
– Press button ⇒fig. 58 - the indicator lamp will go
out.
Switching on anti-dazzle function
– Press button ⇒fig. 58 - the indicator lamp will light
up.
Anti-dazzle function
The anti-dazzle function is activated every time the ignition is
switched on. The green indicator lamp lights up in the mirror
housing.
When the anti-dazzle function is activated the interior mirror will
darken automatically according to the amount of light it receives
(for example from the headlights of a vehicle behind). The mirror
will not darken automatically:•
when the interior lighting is switched on
•
when reverse gear is engaged
Sensors for automatic headlights
When the light switch is set to the AUTO position the dipped beam
headlights are switched on and off automatically according to the
ambient light level with the aid of the sensors located in the mirror
⇒page 53.
WARNING
Electrolyte fluid can leak from a broken mirror. This fluid can cause
irritation to the skin, eyes, and respiratory organs. Wash thor-
oughly with clean water should you come into contact with this
fluid. Seek medical assistance if needed.
Caution
Electrolyte fluid leaking from a broken mirror can cause damage to
plastic surfaces. Use a sponge or similar to remove the fluid as soon
as possible.
Note
•
If you switch off the anti-dazzle function for the interior mirror,
this will also deactivate the anti-dazzle function* for the exterior
mirrors.
Fig. 58 Anti-dazzle
interior mirror: Indi-
cator lamp and on/off
switch
AA
AB
AA
AB
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