wheel AUDI S8 2009 User Guide

Driver informati on displ ay
Ap plies to vehicles : w ith n,e pre ss ure monito ring syst em
Malfunctions
A malfunction can have various causes.
Fi g. 2 9 Dis p lay :
S ystem m alfun ction
If the l · warning light in the instrument cluster flashes for approxi ­
mately one minute and then remain continuously il luminated and
additional ly the
-r J ~ fig . 29 symbo l appears in the display, the
tire pressure monitoring system is not ava ilable . Th is can have
various causes.
• If the message appears at the end of the learning process, the
system cannot recognize the wheels installed on the vehicle. This
can be because one or more wheels without a wheel sensor were
installed.
• A wheel sensor or other componen t may have failed.
• The system has detected more than 5 whe els with wheel sensors
in the vehicle, for example when carrying snow tires.
• A tire was changed but the
Initiali ze wheels function was not
activated
=:> page 45.
• Audi replacemen t parts were not used .
• If snow chains are being used, system function can be compro­
mised due to the shielding properties of the chains.
• The tire pressure monitoring system may not be available
because of a radio malfunction . • T
ransmitters with the same frequency, such as radio head­
phones in the vehicle or radio equipment, can cause a temporary
disruption of the system through excessive electromagnetic fields .
• Eliminate the interference i f possible/if you can and then re-start
the
I n itia lize w heel s function . If the warning light comes on again,
you shou ld contact your authorized Audi dealer immediately to have
the problem corrected .
• Do not use commercial ly availab le tire sealants . Otherwise, the
electrical components of the tire pressure monitoring system will
n o l onger work properly and the sensor for the tire p ressure moni ­
toring system wi ll have to be replaced by a qua lified workshop .•

Clear vision
0 Note
The rear fog lights can distract drivers behind you, so, they should
be turned on
only in conditions of very poor visibility. Always
observe local regulations when using the rear fog lights.
[ i J Tips
With the switch in AUTO front fog lights and rear fog lights cannot
be turned on in addition. •
Applies to vehic les : wi th Ad aptive Li ght
Adaptive Light
When making a turn or driving around tight corners, the
relevant area of the road is better illuminated.
Adaptive Light (making turns)
Fig. 60 Adaptive Light
when turning and
driving through curves
An additional bulb in the headlight provides a cornering light@ in
addition to the low beam @=> fig.
60. Adaptive Light is switched on
and off automatical ly depending on driving conditions .
When you activate the turn signal lever, the Adaptive Light for the
same side is switched on. Please note that the turn signal lever must
engage. Adaptive Light is not switched on if you only move the turn signal
lever to the point of resistance to signal a lane change =>
page 73,
"Turn signal¢ c:> and high beam 110 lever".
When driving around bends, Adaptive Light is controlled according
to steering wheel angle .
• It is switched on in tight corners .
• It is not switched on in long, open bends.
Adaptive Light (in curves)
When driving through curves , the low beams @are automatically
controlled depending on driving speed and the steering wheel
angle.
The two main beams pivot at different angles so that there is no
unilluminated area in front of the vehic le .
[ i J Tips
• The system works up to a speed of about 43 mph (70 km/h). If the
speed is higher, it is not activated .
• Adaptive Light (in curves) functions at a speed of about 6 mph
(10 km/h) and is deactivated at speeds below about 4 mph
(6 km/h). •

Clear vision
High beam
~D
-Push the lever forward 0 to switch on the high beam.
Pull the lever back towards you to switch off the high
beam.
Headlight flasher ~D
- Pull the lever toward the steering wheel © to use the
headlight flasher.
Notes on these features
• The turn signals only work with the ignition turned on. The indi­
cator lights ¢ or¢ in the instrument cluster~ page 16 also blink.
• After you have turned a corner, the turn signal switches off auto ­
matically.
• The high beam works only when the headlights are on. The indi ­
cator light ~D in the instrument cluster illuminates when the high
beams are on.
• The headlight flasher works only as long as you hold the lever -
even if there are no lights turned on. The indicator light [Din the
instrument cluster illuminates when you use the headlight flasher.
• With the switch in the
AUTO position, the high beams can only
be turned on if the function is switched on in MMI
~ page 70.
0 Note
Do not use the high beam or headlight flasher if you know that these
could blind oncoming traffic. •
Interior lights
Front interior lights
The interior lights include reading lights for both the
driver and the front passenger.
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Interior lights
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0 Fig. 63 Rooflining:
Front interior lights
Fig. 64 Rooflining:
Front reading lights ;
- Press the @J button to turn off the interior lights
~ fig. 63. If you press the button a second time, the inte­
rior lights in the rear are also turned off.
- Press the
(ID button to turn on the door contact circuit.
Press the button a second time to turn on the door
contact circuit for the rear doors.

Clear vision
Fig. 75 Left rear roof.
lining: Vanity mirror
folded down
- To fold down, tap the rear edge of the mirror as indicated
by arrow~
page 79, fig. 74.
As the mirror folds down, it automatically illuminates. •
Wiper and washer system
Windshield wiper ~
The windshield wiper lever controls both the windshield
wipers and the washer system.
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Fig. 76 Windshield
wiper lever
The windshield wiper lever~ fig. 76 has the following posi ­
tions:
Intermittent wiping "91 (activating rain sensor)
Move the lever up to position G).
- Move switch @ up or down, to adjust the sensitivity of
the rain sensor.
Low wiper speed
- Move the lever up to position @.
High wiper speed
- Move the lever up to position G).
One-touch wiping
- Move the lever to pos ition ©, when you want to wipe the
windshield
briefly.
Automatic wiper/washer
- Pull the lever to position© {toward the steering wheel)
and hold.
- Release the lever. The washer stops and the wipers keep
going for about four seconds.
Turning off the wipers
- Move the lever back to position @.
The windshield wipers and washer only work when the ignition is
turned on.
The rain sensor is only activated with the wiper leve r set to position
G) . When it starts to rain, the rain sensor will automatically activate
the intermittent wiping mode.
To reduce the sensitivity of the sensor, move switch
@ down. To
increase the sensitivity, move the switch up. The higher you adjust
the sensitivity, the faster the sensor will react when it senses mois- .,_

Seats and storage
Seats and storage
General recommendations
Why is your seat adjustment so important?
The safety belts and the airbag system can only provide
maximum protection if the front seats are correctly
adjusted.
There are various ways of adjusting the front seats to provide safe
and comfortable support for the driver and the front passenger.
Adjust your seat properly so that :
• you can easily and quickly reach all the switches and controls in
the instrument panel
• your body is properly supported thus reducing physical stress
and fatigue
• the safety belts and airbag system can offer maximum protec ­
tion =>
page 220.
In the following sections , you will see exactly how you can best
adjust your seats.
There are special regulations and instructions for installing a child seat on the front passenger's seat. Always follow the information
regarding child safety provided in=>
page 245, "Child Safety".
L1}. WARNING
Incorrect seating position of the driver and all other passengers
can result in serious personal injury.
• Always keep your feet on the floor when the vehicle is in motion
- never put your feet on top of the instrument panel, out of the
window or on top of the seat cushion. This applies especially to
the passengers. If your seating position is incorrect, you increase
the risk of injury in the case of sudden braking or an accident. If
& WARNING (continued)
the airbag inflates and the seating position is incorrect, this could
result in personal injury or even death.
• It is important for both the driver and front passenger to keep
a distance of at least 10 inches (25 cm) between themselves and
the steering wheel and/or instrument panel. If you're sitting any closer than this, the airbag system cannot protect you properly. In
addition, the front seats and head restraints must be adjusted to
your body height so that they can give you maximum protection.
• Always try to keep as much distance as possible between your­
self and the steering wheel or instrument panel.
• Do not adjust the driver's or front passenger's seat while the
vehicle is moving. Your seat may move unexpectedly, causing
sudden loss of vehicle control and personal injury.
If you adjust
your seat while the vehicle is moving, you are out of position. •
Driver's seat
The correct seat position is important for safe and relaxed
driving.
We recommend that you adjust the driver's seat in the
following manner:
- Adjust the seat in fore and aft direction so that you can
easily push the pedals to the floor while keeping your
knees slightly bent=>
& in "Why is your seat adjustment
so important?".
Adjust the seatback so that when you sit with your back
against the seatback, you can still grasp the top of the
steering wheel. _..

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Ap plies to vehicles: with heated rear se ats
Heated rear seats
The seat cushions and seat backs of the two outer rear
seats can be heated electrically.
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Fig . 133 Center
console rear : Heated
seats
- Rotate the thumb wheel @ to turn on and adjust the
heating for the left rear seat.
- Rotate the thumb wheel
® to turn on and adjust the
heating for the right rear seat.
With the thumb wheel in the O position, heating for the seats is
turned off . The range of adjustment is from 1 to 6.
The rear seat heating operates only when the seats are occupied. If
there is no one sitting in the rear, you should switch off the seat
heating .
0 Note
To avoid damage to the heating elements in the seats , do not kneel
on the seats or place heavy loads on a small area of the seat. •
Contro ls and eq uip­
ment
Ap plies to vehicle s: with ste erin g w heel heatin g
Steering wheel heating @
The steering wheel can be heated electrically.
Fig . 134 Multifunction
steering wheel: Button
for steering wheel
heating
Press the[@!] button to turn the steer ing wheel heating on
and off~ fig. 134. The message
Steering wheel heating on ! or
Steering wheel heating off! appears in the instrument
cluster display.
When the steering wheel heating is switched on , the steering wheel
is heated to about 82°F (28°C) and held there.
The last setting selected for the steering wheel heating (on or off) is
automatically saved when the vehicle is shut off and is assigned to
the remote key. •
Vehicle care I I irechnical data

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Air outlets
Air distribution determines the air flow to the individual vents .
Fig. 1 37 In stru me nt pan el: a ir outlet loca tio ns a nd airfl ow directions
Air outl ets 0 and ©
- Turn the vertical thumbw hee l beside the outlet to
increase, reduce or shut down t he airflow from that
outlet.
- To adjust the direct ion o f the a irflow from the outlet,
move t he tab in t he center of the outlet in the desired
directio n. The direct ion of the air delivered from the
vents can be adjusted horizontally and vertically.
The air outle ts are actua ted either automatically or manual ly
depending on the operating mode selected. Heated or unheated
fresh ai r, or cooled air flows from the v ents.
[ i ] Tips
• When climate contro l is working, coo led air wi ll flow primarily
from out lets
G) and ©-To assure adequate cooling, out lets G) and
© should never be completely closed.
• The air flow coming from the vents © can be adjusted to be
colder or warmer than the selected set temperature. •
Air outlets in the rear
Outlet s in the center console
- Rotate the t humb wheel located next to t he out let to
open o r close it.
- To adjust the direction of the a irflow from the outlet,
move the tab in t he center of the outlet in the des ired
direction. The direction o f the air delive red from the
vents can be adjuste d horizontally and vert ic a lly .
Outlets in th e door pillars
- Rotate the t humb wheel located next to t he out let to
open or close it.
- To ad just the d irection of th e airflow from t he outl et,
move t he tab in t he cen ter of the outl et in the des ired
direc tion . The direct io n of the air delive red from the
vents can be adjusted hor izontally and vertically .
The air outlets are actuated eithe r automatically or manually
depending on the operating mode se lected. Heated or unheated
fresh ai r, or cooled air flows from the vents .
The air outlets to heat the rear footwell are located under the front
sea ts . _,,

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On the road
Steering
Adjusting steering wheel position
The steering wheel position can be adjus ted for height
and reach .
First, adjust t he driver's seat correctly .
Height adjustment
Fig. 14 3 Sw itch for
s te erin g whe el adj ust­
m en t
- Pu sh the sw itch @ up or down ~ fig. 143 . The steering
wheel height changes for as l ong as y ou p ress t he sw itch.
Rea ch adjustment
Push the switch @forward o r bac kward ~ fig. 143 . The
steering wheel reach changes for as long as you press
the switch.
There must be at least 10 inches (25 cm) between your chest and the
center of the steer ing wheel. If you cannot sit more than 10 inches
(25 cm) from the steering wheel, see if adaptive equipment is avail- able to help you reach the pedals and increase the distance from the
steering wheel.
For detailed
in formation on how to adjust the driver's seat , see
::::;, page 87 .
The steering wheel can be adjusted even when the ignition is turned
Of f. For vehicles w ith seat memory, the individual positions for the
steering wheel can be stored a long with the seat position.
& WARNING
Improper u se of steering wheel adju stment and improper seating
po sition can cau se se rious per sonal inju ry .
• Adjust the steering wheel column only when the vehicle is not
mo ving to prevent los s of vehi cle control.
• Adjust the driver' s seat or steering wheel so that there is a
mi nimum of 10 in ch es (25 cm ) bet ween your chest and the
s teering wheel
=:> page 202 , fig. 218 . If you cannot maintain this
minimum di sta nce , the airbag sy stem can not prote ct you prop ­
erly .
• If physical limitations prevent you from s itting 10 inche s (25
cm ) or more from the st eering wheel , check with your authori zed
Audi dealer to see if adapti ve equipment i s available .
• If the steering wheel i s aligned with your face, the sup ple ­
mental drive r's airbag cannot pr ovide a s mu ch pr otection
in an
ac cident. Alway s make sure that the steerin g wheel i s aligned with
your che st .
• Alway s hold the steering wheel with your hand s at the 9 o'clock
a nd 3 o'clock positions to redu ce the ri sk of person al injury if the
driv er's airbag deploys.
• Never hold the steer ing wheel at the 1 2 o' clock po sition or with
your hand s insid e the steering wheel rim or on the steering wheel
hub . Holding the steering wheel the wrong wa y can cau se ser ious ..,,

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& WARNING !continued)
injuries to the hands, arms and head if the driver's airbag
deploys. •
Easy entry feature
The easy entry feature makes it easier to enter and exit the
vehicle by automatically adjusting the steering wheel.
Press the button @ :::> page 128, fig. 143 to turn the easy
entry feature on or off.
When the easy entry feature is turned on (button depressed), the
steering wheel moves up to the parked position when the ignition is
turned off. After you enter the vehicle, the steering wheel moves to
the stored position as soon as you turn on the ignition. •
Ignition lock and ignition switch
Ignition key positions
The engine can be started or turned off with the ignition
key.
Con tro ls and eq uip­
ment
Fig . 144 Ignition
switch positions
Position @
The ignition key can be inserted into the ignition switch in this posi ­
tion. This automatically unlocks the steering column lock. When the
ignition key is removed, the steering column lock is automatically
locked=> &.
Ignition on G)
Turn the ignition key to this position and release it.
Starting the engine @
The engine starts with the key in this position. Major electrical loads
are temporarily turned off.
Ignition off G)
Turn the ignition key to this position and release it.
& WARNING
• Never remove the key from the ignition lock while the vehicle is
moving. The steering wheel will lock, causing loss of control.
• If you have to leave your vehicle, even for just a minute, always
remove the ignition key and take it with you. This is especially
important if you are going to leave children unattended in the
vehicle. The children could start the engine or use other vehicle
controls. Unsupervised use of vehicle controls (for example, power
windows) can cause serious personal injuries.
0 Note
• If the ~ symbol in the display blinks, there is a malfunction in the
electronic steering column lock. Follow the instructions in
=>
page 33, "Steering malfunction i".
• If the .Pc, symbol in the display blinks, there is a malfunction in
the electronic ignition lock. Follow the instructions in
=> page 33,
"Ignition lock malfunction .Pe". ..,.
Vehicle care I I irechnical data

On the road -
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& WARN IN G ( continu ed )
required to steer or bra ke the vehicle . If you are not prepa red , th is
c ould re sult in a collision and serious per sonal in jur y.
• For your safet y, move the sele ctor lever t o the P po sition , then
turn off the engine . Otherwise the veh icle could inadvertently roll
away .
• After t urning off th e engine , the r adi ator f an c an come on and
run for up to 10 mi nute s -even if the i gnition i s switc hed off . Like­
wise , the fan could come on if the temperature in the engin e
c omp artment r ais e s due to heat build up or if you le ave the vehi cle
s tandin g in direct sunlight .
0 Note
After driving at high engine load, heat can build up in the engine
compartment after you have turned off the engine. This can damage
t he engine . Let the veh icle stand and run in idle for about 2 minutes
before turning off the engine .•
Ap plies to ve hicles : w ith Conve nie nce key
Driver's messages in the instrument cluster
Messages appear in the instrument cluster to let the
driver know if something is missing or if some thing must
be done.
No ke y identified
This message appears when you press the [ START ] button, but
there is no remote control key insi de the vehicle or if the system
does not recogni ze the key . For example, if your key is
shielded by
an object or
encased, i.e . inside an a lum inum briefcase, the signal
from the key cannot be detected. Electronic devices such as cell
phones can also interfere with the radio signal.
Controls and equip ­
ment P
re ss br ake pedal to start engine
This message appears when you press the I S TART] button when
starting the engine but you have not depressed the brake pedal.
En gage N or P to start e ngine
This message appears when you start the engine but the selector
lever is not in the P or N position. The e ngine can be sta rted o nly if
the selector lever is in one of these two positions.
.!., Key not in vehicle
This message appears together with the ..Z. symbol when the
remote control key is removed from t he vehicle whi le the eng ine is
running . This is to remind you that you should not continue your trip
without you r key .
If the key is no longer inside the veh ic le when you turn off the
engine, you will not be able to switch on the ignition or restart the
engine. Also, you will not be ab le to lock the vehicle from the
outside.
S hift to P, othe rwis e vehi cle ca n roll a way. Door s do not lo ck i f lev er
is not in P.
This message appears for your safety together wit h an aud ib le
warning signa l when you press the [S TO P] button but the selector
lever is not in the P position and you open the driver 's door . Move
the selector lever into P, otherwise the vehic le could roll away. In
addition, you w ill not be able to lock the vehicle with either the lock
button located on the door handle or the remote control.
T o engage steering lo ck, press a nd hold STOP button
This message appears for your personal safety if you switch off the
eng ine and the ignition by pressing the
I S TOP ] button and then
open the driver's door . In this case, the steering will still not be
locked . The stee ring wheel wi ll lock :
• I f you press the
I STOP ] button for longer than 1 second.
• I f you lock the vehicle from the outside .•
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