fuel AUDI S8 2013 Owner's Guide

If yo u have a flat tire, see notes on spa re
wheel
¢ page 260 .
P lease always remember th at w inte r ti res may
have a lower speed rating than the t ires origi­
na lly installed on your vehicle at the time it
was manufactured. Please see ¢
page 262,
Speed rating (letter code) for a list ing of the
speed rat ing letter codes and the m aximum
speed at which the tires can be driven .
The speed rating letter code( ¢
page 252) is
on the s ide wall of the tire ¢
page 260.
A WARNING
Winter tires have maximum speed limits
that may be lower than your vehicle's max­
imum speed . Always know the maximum
speed before driving off. Never drive faster
than the speed permitted for your specific
w inter t ires. This will cause damage to the
t ires leading to an acc ident and serious
personal in jury to you and yo ur passen­
gers .
& WARNING
Driving faster than the maximum speed
for which the winter tires on your vehicle
were designed can cause tire fai lure in­
cluding a blowout and sudden deflat ion,
loss of control, crashes and serious per­
sonal injuries . Have worn or damaged tires
rep laced immed iate ly .
- Winter tires have max imum speed rat ing
that may be lower than your veh icle's
maximum speed .
- Never drive faster than the speed for wh ich the winter or other tires installed
on your vehicle are rated.
A WARNING
Always adjust your d rivi ng to the road and
t raffic conditions. Neve r let t he good ac­
celeration of the winte r tires and all-whee l
drive tempt you into taking extra r is ks. A l­
ways remember:
Tire s an d wheel s 265
-W hen braking, an a ll-wheel drive vehicle
handles in the same way as a front drive
veh icle.
- Drive carefully and reduce your speed on
icy and slippery roads, even w inter t ires
cannot help under black ice conditions.
@ For the sake of the environment
Use summer tires when weather condi­
tions permit. They are quieter, do not wear
as quickly and reduce fuel consumpt ion.
Snow chains
Snow cha ins may be fitted only to the front
whee ls, and o nly to certain tire sizes . Ask your
authorized Aud i dea le r on which tire sizes
snow c hains can be used.
If you a re go ing to u se snow chains, then you
must install them on the front whee ls at
least.
The snow chains mus t have low-profile links
and must not be th icker than 0 .4 inch
(10,5 mm) , includ ing t he lock.
Remove wheel center covers and trim discs
before putt ing snow cha ins on your vehicle
¢ (D . For safety reasons cover caps must then
be fitted over the wheel bol ts . These a re ava il­
able from autho rized Aud i deale rs .
A WARNING
Usi ng the wrong snow chai ns for your vehi­
cle o r insta lling them incorrect ly can in­
crease the r isk of loss of cont ro l leading to
serious pe rsonal injury.
- Snow chains are available in different
sizes . Always make sure to follow the in ­
structions provided by the snow chain manufacturer .
- When drivi ng with snow chains never
drive faster than the speed permitted for
your specif ic snow chains.
- Always observe local regulations .
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tread width expressed in percentage. Conven­
tional tires have a height/width ratio of 60 or
more .
The performan ce of low-aspe ct-ratio tires is
particularly sensitive to improper inflation
pressure . It is therefore important that low
aspect ratio tires are inflated to the specified
pressure and that the inflation pressure is
regularly checked and maintained . Tire pres­
sures should be checked at least once a
month and always before a long trip
¢ page 2 55, Checking tire pressure .
What you can do to avoid tire and rim
damage
L ow aspect ratio tir es can be damaged more
eas ily by impact with potho les, curbs, gu llies
or r idges on the road, part icu larly if the tire is
under inflated.
In order to minimize the occurrence of impact
damage to the tir es of your veh icle, we recom­
mend that you observe the following precau­
tions :
- Always maintai n recommended inflation
pressures . Check your tire pressure every
2,000 miles (3,000 km) and add air if neces­
sary.
- Drive carefully on roads with potholes, deep
gullies or r idges. The impact from driving
through or over such obstacles can damage
your tires. Impact with a curb may a lso
ca use damage to your tires .
- After any impact, immediately inspect your
tires or have them inspected by the nearest
autho rized Audi dealer. Replace a damaged
t ir e as soon as possible.
- Inspect yo ur tires every 2,000 miles (3,000
km) for damage and wear. Damage is not al­
ways easy to see. Damage can lead to loss of
air and underinflation, wh ich could eventu­
ally cause tire failure . If you be lieve that a
t ir e may have been damaged, replace the
t ir e as soon as poss ible .
- These tires may wear more quick ly than oth ­
ers .
- Please a lso remember that, while these tires
deliver respons ive handling, they may ride
Tires and wheels 267
less comfortably and make more noise than
other choices.
Reduced performance in winter/cold
season conditions
All tires are designed for certain purposes.
The low aspect ratio, ultra high performance
tires originally installed on your vehicle are in­
tended for maximum dry and wet road per­
formance and handling. They are not suitable
for cold, snowy or icy weather conditions .
If
you drive under those circumstances, you
shou ld equip your vehicle w ith all-season or
winter tires, which offer better t raction unde r
those conditions. We suggest you use the rec­
ommended snow or all- season tires specified
for your vehicle, or their equivalent.
Refer to~
page 264 for more detailed infor ­
mation regarding winter tires.
Tire pressure
monitoring system
ill General notes
Applies to veh icles: w ith t ire pressure monitoring syste m
Each tire, including the spare (if provided),
should be checked monthly when cold and in­
flated to the inflation pressure recommended
by the vehicle man ufacturer on the vehicle
placard or tire inflation pressure labe l. (If your
vehicle has tires of a different size than the
s iz e in dicated on the vehicle placard or tire in­
flat ion pressure label, you should determine
the proper tir e inflation pressure for those
tires) .
As an added safety feature, your veh icle has
been equipped with a tire pressure monitoring
system (TPMS) that illum inates a low tire
pressure telltale when one o r more of your
tires is s ignificantly under-inflated. According­
l y, when the low tire pressure telltale illumi­
nates, you shou ld stop and check you r tires as
soon as possible, and inflate them to the
proper pressure . Driving on a significantly un ­
der-inflated tire causes the tire to overheat
and can lead to tire fa ilure. Under-inflation al-
so reduces fuel effic iency and tire tread life, ..,.
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282 Fuses and bulb s
Fuse panel
® (red)
No. Equipment
=
I 6
Right headlight (headlight
with adaptive light)
7 ESC control module
8
Sound actuator, AEM control module
9 Adaptive cruise control
10 Transmission control mod
-
ule
11 Climate control system sen-
sors
Fuse panel © (brown)
No. Equipment
1
Electromechanical parking
brake
2 Suspension control system
sensor
3
Right rear door control mod-
ule
Smart modul tank
5
Front cl imate control system
contro ls
6
Rear climate control system
controls
7 Networking gateway
8 Cooler
9
Interface for specia l func-
tions
10 Cell phone adapter, Blue-
tooth handset
11 AEM contro
l module
12
13 Ambient
lighting
14 Rear exterior lighting
15 Fuel pump
I 16 Electromechanical parking
brake
Amps
=
10
5
7,5
10
5
5
5
5
7,5
5
15
10
5
15
5
5
15
10
10
20
25
30
-
Fuse panel @ (black)
No. Equipment
1
3
5
6
7
Automatic luggage com­ partment lid
Rear sockets
adaptive air suspens ion
115-V socket
Electromechanical parking
brake
8 Rear seat heating
9 Rear exterior lighting
10 Rear climate control system
blower
Rear sun shade, closing aid,
11 luggage compartment lock,
keyless go/entry, fuel filler
door
12 Luggage
compartment lid
control module
Fuse panel E (red)
No. Equipment
1 Rear seat adjustment but-
tons
3 Left rear seat (pneumatics)
5 Tra iler hitch control modu le*
6 Left rear seat
7 Right rear seat
8 Trailer hitch control module*
9 Trai ler hitch control modu le*
10 Right rear seat (pneumatics)
Fuse panel
® (brown)
No. Equipment
1 Start-Stop-System,
Radio re-
ceiver/sound amplifier
Sound amplifier
Start-Stop-System, Rear
3 Seat Entertainment, radio
receiver/sound amplifier
5 Automatic dimming interior
rearview mirror
6 DVD changer
Amps
5
20
15
25
30
25
20
20
20
30
Amps
5
7,5 20
30
30
20 15
7,5
Amps
30
30
10
5
5

2 90 General information
General information Explanation of
technical data
Some of the technical data listed in this man ­
ual requires further explanation .
The technical data for your vehicle is listed in
the charts starting on
r:::> page 292. This sec ·
tion provides general information, notes and restrictions which apply to this data .
Vehicle identification
The key data is given on the vehicle identifica·
tion number (VIN) plate and the vehicle data
sticker.
Fig. 238 Veh icle Ide ntific atio n Number (VlN) p late: lo­
cation on driver 's sid e das h panel
Fig. 239 The vehicle identi fication label -inside the
luggage co mpa rtmen t
The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
is located on the driver's side so that it is visi­
b le from the outside through the windshield
r:::> fig . 238. You can also display the Vehicle
Identification Number of your vehicle in the
MMI. Select: Function button
ICAR ! > Car sys­
tems
> VIN number . The
vehicle identification label
is located in the luggage compartment in the
spare wheel wel l.
The label¢
fig. 239 shows the following vehi­
cle data :
(D Production control No .
@ Vehicle identification No.
® Type code number
@ Type designation/engine output in Kilo·
watts
® Engine and transmission code letter
@ Paint No./Interior
(f) Optional equipment No.'s
Vehicle data 2 to 7 are also found in your War·
ranty
& Maintenance booklet.
The safety compliance sticker
is you r assurance that your new vehicle com­
plies with all applicable Federal Motor Vehicle
Safety Standards which were in effect at the
time the vehicle was manufactured . You can
find this sticker on the left door jamb.
It
shows the month and year of production and
the ve hicle ident ification number of your vehi ·
cle (perforation) as well as the Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating (GVWR) and the Gross Axle
Weight Rating (GAWR) .
The high voltage warning label
is located on the lock carr ier .
The spark ignition system complies with
the Canadian standard ICES-002.
Weights
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
The Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), and
the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for
front and rear are Listed on a sticker on the
left door jamb.
The Gross Vehicle Weight Rating includes the
weight of the basic vehicle plus full fuel tank,
oi l and coolant, plus maximum load, wh ich in·
eludes passenger weight (lSO lbs/68 kg per
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designated seating position) and luggage
weight~&. .
Gros s Axle W eight Rating
The G ross Axle Weight Rating is the maximum
l oad that can be applied at each axle of the
vehicle
q .&. .
Vehicle capacit y weight
The vehicle capac ity we ight (max. load) is list­
ed either on the dr iver's side B-pillar or inside
the fuel filler flap.
Roof weight
The maximum perm issible roof weight is 220
lb (100 kg ).
The roof weight is made up of
the we ight of the roof rack system and the
weight of the object be ing transported
q page 72, Loading the roof rack .
.&, WARNING
- T he ac tual Gross Axle Weight Rat ing at
the front and rear axles shou ld not ex­
ceed the permiss ible weights, and their
combination must not exceed the Gross
Vehicle Weight Rat ing .
- Exceeding permissib le weight ratings can
result in vehicle damage, accidents and
personal injury.
(D Note
- The vehicle capacity weight figures apply
when the load is distributed evenly in the
vehicle (passengers and luggage). When
transporting a heavy load in the luggage
compartment, carry the load as near to
the rear axle as possib le so that the veh i­
cle's handling is not impa ired.
- Do not exceed the maximum permissible
axle loads or the maximum gross vehicle
weight. Always remember that the vehi­
cle's handling will be affected by the ex­
tra load. Therefore, adjust you r speed ac ­
cord ingly.
- Always observe loca l regu lations.
-
G ene ral in formation 29 1
Dimensions
The specifications refer to the basic model.
Differences may occur depending on the mod­
el type and options ordered, for example, tire
sizes.
l) Fig ures were not avai lab le at time of pub li­
cation.
@ Note
When dr iv ing up steep ramps, on rough
r oads, over curbs, etc. it is important to re­
member that some parts of your vehicle,
such as spoi lers or exhaust system compo­
nents, may be close to the ground. Be
careful not to damage them.
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292 Data
Data
AS 3.0
TFSI engine, with all wheel drive
Engine data
Maximum outpu t SA E net
Maximum torque SAE net
N o. of cylinders
Displacement
Stroke
Bore
C ompression ratio hp@rpm
l
b-ft@ rpm
CID (cm
3 )
in (mm)
i n (mm)
333 @ 5500 - 6500
325
@ 2900 - 5300
6 cyli nder
182.7 (2995)
3.51 (89)
3.33 (8 4.5)
10.3: 1
Fuel Premium unleaded (91 AKI)
Recommended for maxi­
mum engine performance. Further details
c:::> page 228,
Gasoline
Dimens ions (approx .)
Length (with license plate bracket) in (mm)
W idth (across mirrors) ____ in (mm)
He ight (unloaded) in (mm)
Turning circle diameter (curb to curb) ft . (m )
Capacities (approx.)
Fuel tank
- Total capacity gal (liters)
- Res erve (of total capacity) gal (lite rs)
Windshield and headlight washer quarts (liters)
fluid container
Engine oil with filter c hang e quarts (lit ers)
Footnotes
c:::> page 291
AS ASL
202.4 (5137) 207.52 (5267) _,, __
83 .1 7 (2 11 1) 83.17 (211 1)
57.52 (1460) 57 .96 (1471)
4 0.3 5 (12 .3) 41.67 (1 2,7 )
23.8 (90 .0)
4 (15)
5 .29 (5)
7.1 9 (6.8)

AS 4.0 TFSI engine., with all wheel drive
Engine data
Maximum output SAE net
Maximum torque SAE net
No . of cylinders
Displacement
Stroke
Bore
Compression ratio hp@rpm
lb-ft@ rpm
CID (cm
3 )
in (mm)
in (mm)
Data
420@5000
444@1500
8 cylinder
243.57 (3993) 3.51 (89)
3 .33 (84.5)
10.1 : 1
Fuel Premium unleaded (91 AKI) Recommended for maxi­
mum engine performance. Further details¢
page 228,
Gasoline
Dimensions (approx .)
Length (with license plate bracket)
Width (across mirrors)
He ight (unloaded) in (mm)
in (mm)
in (mm)
T urning circle diameter (curb to curb) ft . (m)
Capacities (approx.)
Fuel tank
- Total capacity gal (liters)
- Reserve (of total capacity) gal (l iters)
__ _.. __
Windshield and headlight washer quarts (liters)
fluid container
Engine oil with filter change
Footnotes
¢ page 291
quarts (liters)
AS
202.4 (5137)
83.17 (2111)
57 .52 (1460)
-....... -
4 0.35 (12.3)
ASL
207 .52 (5267)
83.17 (211 1)
57 .96 (1471)
41.67 (12,7)
23 .8 (90 .0)
4 (15)
5 .29 (5)
8 .77 (8.3)
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294 Data
S8 4.0 TFSI engine, with all wheel drive
Engine data
Maximum output SAE net
Maximum torque SAE net
N o. of cylinders
Displacement
Strok e
Bore
C ompression ratio hp@rpm
l
b-ft@ rpm
CID (cm
3 )
in (mm)
i n (mm)
520@6000
479@ 1700 - 5500
8 cylinder
243 .57 (3993)
3.51 (8 9)
3.33 (84 .5)
9.3 : 1
Fuel Premium unleaded (91 AKI) Recommended for maxi­
mum engine performance. Further details
Q page 228,
Gasoline
Dimensions (approx .)
Leng th (wit h license pl ate brac ket) in (mm)
Width (across mirrors) in (mm)
He igh t (unloaded) in (mm)
T urning circle diamet er (curb to curb) ft. (m)
Capacities (appro x.)
Fuel tank
- Total capacity gal (liters)
- Reserve (o f to tal capacity) gal ( lite rs)
Windshield and headlight washer quarts (liters)
fluid container
Engine oil with filter change quarts (liters)
F oo tnotes
Q page 291
2 02 .2 (51 36)
83.17 (2111) 57.4 (1458)
4 0.35 (12.3)
23.8 (90.0)
4 (15)
5.29 (5)
8. 77 (8 .3)

AS 6.3 FSI engine, with all wheel drive
Engine data Maximum output SAE ne t
M aximum torque SAE net
No . of cylinders
Displacement
Stroke
Bore
Compression ratio hp@r
pm
lb-ft@ rpm
CID (cm
3 )
in (mm)
in (mm)
Data
500@6200
4 63@4750
12 cylin der
384.39 (6299)
3.39 (86.0)
3 .56 (90 .4)
1 1. 8:1
Fuel Premium unleaded (91 AKI) Recommended for maxi­
mu m engine performance. Further details¢
page 228,
Gasoline
Dimension s (approx .)
Length (with license plate bracket)
W idth (across mirro rs)
He ight (unloaded) in (mm)
in (mm)
in (mm)
T urning circle diameter (curb to curb) ft . (m )
Capacities (approx.)
Fuel tank
-Total capacity gal (liters)
- Reserve (of to tal capacity) gal (l ite rs)
Windshield and headlight washer quarts (liters)
fluid container
Engine oil with filter chang e
Footnotes
¢ page 291
quarts (li ters)
ASL
207 .52 (5267)
83.1 7 (211 1)
57 .96 (1471)
4 1.67 (1 2,7)
23 .8 (90 .0)
4 (15 )
5 .29 (5)
12 .16 (1 1.5)
295
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296 Consumer Information
Consumer Information
Warranty coverages
You r Audi is covered by the following war­
ranties:
- New Vehicle Limited Warranty
- Limited Warranty Against Corrosion Perfo-
ration
- Emissions Control System Warranty
- Emissions Performance Warranty
- California Emissions Control Warranty (USA
vehicles only)
- California Emissions Performance Warranty
(USA vehicles only)
Detailed information regarding your warran­
ties can be found in your
Warranty & Mainte­
nance booklet .
Operating your vehicle
outside the U.S.A. or
Canada
Government regu lations in the United States
and Canada require that automobiles meet
specific emission regulations and safety
standards. Therefore, veh icles built for the
U.S.A . and Canada differ from vehicles sold in
other countries .
If you p lan to take your vehicle outside the
continental limits of the United States or Can­
ada, there is the possibility that:
- unleaded fuels for vehicles with cata lytic
converter may not be available;
- fuel may have a considerably lowe r octane
rating. Improper fuel may cause engine
damage ;
- service may be inadequate due to lack of
proper service facilities, tools or testing
equipment ;
- replacement pa rts may not be readily availa­
ble.
- Navigation systems for vehicles built for the
U.S.A. and Canada will not necessar ily work
in Europe, and may not work in other coun­
tries outside North America .
(D Note
Audi cannot be responsible for mechanical
damage that could result from inadequate
fuel, service or parts availability.
Audi Service Repair Manuals and Literature
Audi Official Factory Service Manuals and Lit­
erature are published as soon as possible after
model introduction. Service manuals and lit­
erature are available to order from the Audi
T echnical Literature Ordering Center at:
www.audi.techliterature.com
Maintenance
General
Your vehicle has been designed to help keep
maintenance requirements to a minimum.
However, a certain amount of regular mainte­
nance is still necessary to assure your vehicle's
s afety, economy and rel iability. For detailed
vehicle maintenance consult your Warranty &
Maintenance booklet.
Under difficult operating conditions, for ex­
ample at extremely low outside temperatures,
i n very dusty regions , when towing a trailer
very frequently, etc., some service work
should be performed between the intervals
specified. This applies particularly to:
- oil changes, and
- cleaning or replacing the air filter .
(® For the sake of the environment
By regularly maintaining your vehicle, you
help make sure that emission standards
are maintained, thus minimizing adverse
effects on the environment.
Important considerations for you and
your vehicle
The increasing use of electronics, sophisticat­
ed fuel injection and emission contro l sys-
tems, and the genera lly increasing technical
liJJ,