weight AUDI R8 COUPE 2020 Owner's Manual

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distributing to each axle its share
of the maximum loaded vehicle
weight and dividing by two.
Vehicle normal load on the tire
means that load on an individual
tire that is determined by distrib-
uting to each axle its share of the
curb weight, accessory weight,
and normal occupant weight (dis-
tributed in accordance with > ta-
ble on page 256) and dividing by
two.
Occupant loading and distri-
bution for vehicle normal load
for various designated seating
capacities
Refer to the tire inflation pressure
label for the number of seating
positions. Refer to the table > ta-
ble on page 256 for the number
of people that correspond to the
vehicle normal load.
New tires or wheels
Audi recommends having all work
on tires or wheels performed by
an authorized Audi dealer or au-
thorized Audi Service Facility.
These facilities have the proper
knowledge and are equipped with
the required tools and replace-
ment parts.
>New tires do not yet have the
optimal gripping properties.
Drive carefully and at moderate
speeds for the first 350 miles
(500 km) with new tires.
> Only use tires with the same de-
sign and as close to the same
tread pattern as possible on all
four wheels.
>Do not replace tires individually.
At least replace both tires on the
same axle at the same time.
> Audi recommends that you use
Audi Original Tires. If you would
like to use different tires, please
note that the tires may perform
differently even if they are the
same size 9 A.
>If you would like to equip your
vehicle with a tire and rim com-
bination that is different from
what was installed at the facto-
ry, consult with an authorized
Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility before making a
purchase > A.
Because the spare tire” is differ-
ent from the regular tires instal-
led on the vehicle (such as winter
tires or wide tires), only use the
spare tire* temporarily in case of
emergency and drive carefully
while it is in use. It should be
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R8 Coupe: 245/35 ZR1993Y | 44 | 300 = = 49 | 340|/ - z
5.2L 295/35 ZR19104Y| - = 42 | 290 | - - 46 | 320
10-cylinder 7 ;
Michelin
245/30 zr2090y | 71 | 28° 7 - 43) | 840 - -
Michelin
305/30 ZR20103Y| 7 36 | 250) - 7 48 | 330
Pirelli
245/30zR2090y | 7% | 33° - - ae | eae | = -
Pirelli
305/30 ZR20103Y| - |) aan | = - 48 | 330
R8 Spyder: |245/35ZR1993Y | 46 | 320 - = 49 | 340|/ - -
5.2L 295/35 ZR19104Y| - - 44 | 300 | - - 48 | 330
10-cylinder 7 5
Michelin
245/30 zr2090y | 7° | 31° - - a2 | 290 - ~
Michelin
305/30 ZR20103Y| 7 ae | 220 - - #2, | 340
Pirelli
245/30zR2090y | “2 | 34° - - a | eu) = -
Pirelli
305/30 ZR20103Y| - a2 | ee) - a2 | 340
Overloading can not only lead to
i 7 ‘i loss of vehicle control, but can al-
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ty precautions regarding tire .
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Tires and vehicle load limits a=
Your safety and that of your pas-
sengers also depends on making
sure that load limits are not ex-
ceeded. Vehicle load includes ev-
erybody and everything in and on
the vehicle. These load limits are >
There are limits to the amount of
load or weight that any vehicle
and any tire can carry. A vehicle
that is overloaded will not handle
well and is more difficult to stop.
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technically referred to as the vehi-
cle’s Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
(“GVWR”).
The “GVWR” includes the weight
of the basic vehicle, all factory in-
stalled accessories, a full tank of
fuel, oil, coolant and other fluids
plus maximum load. The maxi-
mum load includes the number of
passengers that the vehicle is in-
tended to carry (“seating capaci-
ty”) with an assumed weight of
150 lbs. (68 kg) for each passen-
ger at a designated seating posi-
tion and the total weight of any
luggage in the vehicle.
The Gross Axle Weight Rating
(“GAWR’”) is the maximum load
that can be applied at each of the
vehicle’s two axles.
The fact that there is an upper
limit to your vehicle’s Gross Vehi-
cle Weight Rating means that the
total weight of whatever is being
carried in the vehicle is limited.
The more passengers in the vehi-
cle or passengers who are heavier
than the standard weights as-
sumed mean that less weight can
be carried as luggage.
The Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
and the Gross Axle Weight Rating
are listed on the safety compli-
ance sticker label located on the
driver’s side B-pillar.

Z\ WARNING
Overloading a vehicle can cause
loss of vehicle control, a crash
or other accident, serious per-
sonal injury, and even death.
—Carrying more weight than
your vehicle was designed to
carry will prevent the vehicle
from handling properly and in-
crease the risk of the loss of
vehicle control.
—The brakes on a vehicle that
has been overloaded may not
be able to stop the vehicle
within a safe distance.
—Tires ona vehicle that has
been overloaded can fail sud-
denly, including a blowout and
sudden deflation, causing loss
of control and a crash.
—Always make sure that the to-
tal load being transported
does not make the vehicle
heavier than the vehicle’s

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating.

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Determining correct load
limit
Use the example below to calcu-
late the total weight of the pas-
sengers and luggage or other
things that you plan to transport
so that you can make sure that
your vehicle will not be overload-
ed.
Steps for Determining Correct
Load Limit
1. Locate the statement “THE
COMBINED WEIGHT OF OCCU-
PANTS AND CARGO SHOULD
NEVER EXCEED XXX KG OR XXX
LBS” on your vehicle’s placard
(tire inflation pressure label)
=> page 254, fig. 193.
2. Determine the combined
weight of the driver and pas-
sengers that will be riding in
your vehicle.
3. Subtract the combined weight
of the driver and passengers
from “XXX” kilograms or “XXX”
pounds shown on the sticker
=> page 254, fig. 193.
4. The resulting figure equals the
available amount of cargo and
luggage load capacity. For ex-
ample, if the “XXX” amount
equals 1400 lbs and there will
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be five 150 lbs passengers in
your vehicle, the amount of
available cargo and luggage
oad capacity is 650 lbs
(1400-750 (5 x 150) = 650 lbs)
5. Determine the combined
weight of luggage and cargo
being loaded on the vehicle.
That weight may not safely ex-
ceed the available cargo and
uggage load capacity calculat-
ed in Step 4.
6. If your vehicle will be towing a
trailer, load from your trailer
will be transferred to your vehi-
cle. Consult this manual to de-
termine how this reduces the
available cargo and luggage
load capacity of your vehicle.
> Check the tire sidewall
(= page 245, fig. 191) to deter-
mine the designated load rating
for a specific tire.
Wheel bolts and rims
Wheel bolts

Wheel bolts must be clean and loosen/tighten
easily.
Rims
Rims with a bolted rim ring* or with bolted wheel
covers* consist of multiple pieces. These compo-
nents were bolted together using special bolts
and a special procedure. You must not repair or
disassemble them > A\.

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Technical data

Technical data
Identification data
Vehicle identification label
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Fig. 211 Vehicle identification label
The vehicle identification label > fig. 211 is locat-
ed near the fuses in the front passenger's side
footwell > page 281.
The vehicle identification label information can
also be found in the Warranty & Maintenance
booklet.
Vehicle data
The sticker contains the following vehicle data:
@® Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
@ Vehicle type, engine output, transmission
® Engine and transmission codes
@) Paint and interior codes
© Optional equipment numbers
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
The VIN is located in the following areas:

— Select: [MENU] button > left control button >
Service & checks > Vehicle information.

— On the vehicle identification label
— At the front behind the windshield*
— Under the carpet under the right front seat
Notes about technical data
The values may vary based on special equipment
as well as market-specific equipment and meas-
uring methods.
Please note that the specifications listed in the
vehicle documentation always take precedence.
G) Tips
Any technical data that is missing was not
available at the time of printing.



Length (in (mm)) | Width (in (mm)) | Width across the | Height at curb
mirrors (in (mm)) | weight (in (mm))
R8 Coupe 174.4 (4,429) 76.4 (1,940) 80.2 (2,037) 48.7 (1,236)
R8 Spyder 174.4 (4,429) 76.4 (1,940) 80.2 (2,037) 48.9 (1,242)

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(er) Fah a(t)
Fuel tank, Coupe 19.3 gal (73 L)/21.9


gal (83 L)
Fuel tank, Spyder 21.1 gal (80 L)
Windshield washer system 3.0 qt (2.8 L)

Weights


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FANMAIL
Fig. 212 Safety certificate


Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
The maximum permitted total weight @ of the
vehicle is listed on the safety certificate on the
side area of the door or on the driver's door pillar.
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)
The maximum permitted load on the front axle
@ or the rear axle @) is listed on the safety cer-
tificate on the side area of the door or on the
driver's door pillar.
Load
The maximum permitted load is listed on the tire
pressure label on the driver's door pillar.
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Index

Gasoline eevee se cuscne oo eancece vw esmate vw atecone vs 226
Additives... 0.0... cc cece eee eee 227
Gasoline MIXtUIe weiss s eecew s Hew ss pee 226
GAWR
refer to Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) . 290
Global commands (voice recognition sys-
TEM) 2. eee ee eee 105
Glossary of tire and loading terminology... 246
GLOVEIEOMPAFEMENE sci: os oie 2 oe amo wo He 54
G meter
refer to Sport displays...............00- 15
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)........ 290
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) ...... 290
GVWR
refer to Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating (GVWR)...............0000 08s 290
H
Handsfree... .... eee eee eee eee 110
Headlight range control system (indicator
light)... 0... eee ee 19
Headlights............. 0... eee eee eee 42
GClEaniNG's 5 2 ques « = wae xe aew@E « aEM Fa Re 266
Washersystems: cscs x © ecm oo erevee 2 v eave 47
Heated
Exterior mirrors... 2.0... 0.00.0 e eee eee 45
Rear WinGOW ss ¢ 5 seas 2 5 meng ¢ hee a 3 eee 58
SEAS: cs wees © a meses © oH wo OOS Te EUS 6 58
Washer nozzles........... 00s eee ee eee 47
Hexagonal socket..........sceeeeveeeee 271
High beams
Assistant... 2.0.00... 2c eee ee eee 43
Hill hold assist... 00... eee eee eee eee 66
also refer to Hill hold assist............. 66
Home address...........0-0000005 133, 136
HomeLink
refer to Garage door opener............. 29
HOM... eee eee eee 6
Hotspot
referto Wi-Fi s = seas = 2 eos + oes 129, 153
How many airbags does my vehicle have?.. 194
How safety belt pretensioners work....... 185
I
Ignition (indicator light)................. 18
296
Imbalance (wheels) ...........00.. 00005 252
Immobilizer
refer to Electronic immobilizer........... 22
Important things to do before driving..... 173
Importing and exporting (contacts) ....... 12r
Improperly worn safety belts............ 185
Indicator lights’: « ees s x mew 5 < caw 5 oes oe 7
AIfbag SYSTEM sere 2 2 sumnene 5 onomee = 0) epee 199
PASSENGER AIR BAG...........--.005- 199
Infant seats... 00... cece eee eee 216
Input
Using the MMI touch...............-.4. 95
Using the spellen scies ¢ ¢ cea ss pees enews 99
Input level (media) ...........-.-..000- 160
Inspection interval..............020-00. 243
Installing child safety seats
Safety Delts's « wisu s x weve « » sever x e eau 2 220
Installing the upper tether strap on the an-
GHOPAQGE wiccess «x weavece ov emcee eo ewe woe emer ¥ 224
Instrumenticluster is « . sisns ss ower a 0 vee 0 10
Messages ........... 0.00. c eee eee eee 16
Operating’: < = ases x s eewe < o eee ZF Sanas Zo 12
Service interval display................ 243
Switching tabS....... eee ee eee eee 12
Instruments
Adjusting the lighting.................. 45
Interior lighting............. eee eee eee 45
Intermittent (windshield wipers).......... 47
Internet
refer toconnect..............ee ee eee 124
Internet radio...... 2.0.0.0 eee eee eee eee 154
iPod
refer to Audi music interface....... 155,156
J
Joystick function (MMI) .................. 97
Jukebox... eee eee eee Isl
Jump starting ......... 20... eee eee eee 277
K
ee 22
Convenience opening and closing......... 29
Key notirecognized acon s » sews & x amie 2 oe 62
Key:replacementiccs co cess a 6 cctrin «nse oo 22
Mechanical key.............0--005. 22, 23

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QUTOF SOIVIEC iar so ceva x creseee oo enecece ¥ vo 270
Raising... 2... 6c cece eee eee eee 275
Vehicle battery
Chargé levels: : » sci ¢ s sams ¢ o ees vs ee 91
Vehicle care... ee eee eee 265
Vehicle control modules..............--- 91
Vehicle identification number............ 289
Vehicleyacki. cisco a « eneram «2 simon © 0 enwe so 25H 271
Lifting points......... 0.0... eee eee eee 275
Vehicle tool kit... ... ce eee eee eee 271
Version information..............000005 170
VIEW DU BtOM. 5 & sxcoans ao meuaus % 6 onecaye & 6 commen & 6 12
Voiceiguidamee « auscam so arsine wv anon wa comma 2 138
also refer to Multifunction
steering wheel.............---000-- 12,14
Voicemail... 2.6.0... . eee eee eee ee 119
Voice recognition system............ 14, 104
GOMM!ANAS « wee « = nouns xe eeupe ee sae ges 105

Multifunction steering wheel............ 14
Voice recognition system........... 14, 104
Ww
Warning/Indicator lights
Airbag system... 2... ee eee eee eee ee 198
Warning lights
refer to Indicator lights.................. 7
Washer fluid level (indicator light)......... 19
Washing matte finish paint.............. 265
Wave band
refer to Frequency band............... 146
Weights ........ 2.0.0 e eee eee eee eee 290
What happens if you wear your safety belt too
LOOSE?" « = gis « ¢ aay = RaueE 3 E HERS ee SOR S 184
What happens to unbelted occupants?.... 181
What impairs driving safety?............ 173
Wheel bolts............... 000. e ee eee 258
SNC thefts 5 2 quae x e ees FF owe z RaEG g 274
LOOSENING ers 2 & sscsces +o onesies vo aweuens v Peewee 274
Removing the cover................555 273
Tightening specification............... 276
Wheels . secs x a aseos 2 v aecvme a 5 asmanee x samesie 244
Changing........... cece eee eee eee 276
Cl@@NiNG’: ¢ ¢ eww 2 » eeaw oe eee cs ee eH 266
Glossary of tire and loading terminology.. 246
Replacing......... 0... cee cece eee eee 273
Tire pressure monitoring system........ 261
Tires and vehicle load limits............ 256
Wheelwrenehis ss wes s ease ss pans 6 2 wang 271
When must the airbag system be inspected? .198
Whi safety Delts? a. ss wes ss seme s somes 181
Wi-Fi
Audi music’stream s « ssa a a eee a a aww a a 153
Audio player. ......... 00. c eee eee eee ee 153
Hotspot settings .............-.00005- 129
Online media: « sway: « » use 9 5 seme 2 9 eee 154
Personal: hotspot « asco + sews w + arinn wo enece 125
Using ahotspot................-0000- 126
also refer to Wi-Fi... . 0... eee eu ee 129, 153
Wilid deflectors « + sccm = 2 scum 2 2 wom ¢ 2 eae 34
Windows
Cleaning/removing ice............000e 267
Convenience opening and closing......... 29
Defrosting.......... 00. c cece eee eee ee 58
Opening and closing.................-- 28
Power windows ..... 0.0... 00 eee ee eee ee 28
Windshield
Cleaning... ... 2... cece cee eee eee 47
Defrosting s = ses: +: eens sc oeee ye wees cee 58
also refer to Windshield..............4. 47
Windshield washer system..........- 47, 242
Reservoircapacity’. « « ssevus s+ sxmees 0 « sume 290
Windshield wipers
Cleaning wiper blades..............000. 48
FOlditig’Up’s ¢ sess ss cews s e eeee ge ores ces 48
Indicator light « cscs x win x wos es a = 19
Replacing windshield wiper blades........ 48
Switching on and off................-.. 47
Winter operation
Batteny's « 2 sass x « sais oe eames ¢ oe paves oo ns 240
CaP WASHES « canes «neces x sages = x owoane om 265
Cooling system... . 2. eee 236
Defrosting the windows................ 58
Removing ice from windows............ 267
Seat heating....... 2.0.0 cece ee eee eee 58
SHOW CHAINS sux s wanes g 2 wom gs deme & x ae 259
TIMOSS. iw scusus a aessiws 6 6 ania ww waneeE ww anvean 259
Windshield washer system............. 242
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