Dear Audi Driver,
This quick reference guide gives you a brief introduction to the main features and controls of your vehicle. However, it cannot replace the Owner’s Manual and the other manuals supplied with the vehicle; these contain important information and safety warnings. 5 We wish you safe and enjoyable motoring with your Audi. AUDI AG
Locking and unlocking the vehicle 4 3 advanced key 2 1 advanced key allows you to lock Audi A8/S8 and unlock the vehicle and start the engine without handling the key itself. You only need to Quick reference have the remote control key on your person. guide Remote control keys Unlocking the vehicle Take hold of one of the door handles or press the release Press the required button. catch on the boot lid. The door (or the boot lid) will be e Unlocking button: Open one of the doors unlocked automatically. within about 60 seconds, otherwise the vehicle will Note: The driver's door will be unlocked as well when lock itself again automatically. one of the other doors is unlocked. r Unlocking button for boot lid: Press the button for at least 1 second. Locking the vehicle t Locking button: The turn signals flash once Press the exterior locking switch i on one to confirm that the doors and boot lid are properly of the door handles. closed and locked. Note: If you press and hold the exterior locking switch i, u Folding out the master key: this will also close the windows and the sun roof. Press the release button. Folding in the master key: Power-operated boot lid Press the button and fold in the key. Opening the boot lid: Note: Press and hold the unlocking button on the remote control to open all the windows automa- p Press the release catch on the boot lid, t ically. Press and hold the locking button to close p or press the centre button on the remote control key, all the windows and the sun roof. p or press the release button on the driver’s door. This will unlock and open the boot lid. WARNING! Closing boot lid: Press the close button inside the The doors and windows cannot be opened from in- side the vehicle if it has been locked from the outside. boot lid. The boot lid will close and lock itself automatically.
Anti-theft alarm The alarm system is automatically set when you lock the car, and switched off when you unlock the car with the remote control. If you unlock the vehicle by inserting the key in the driver’s door, the ignition must be switched on within 15 seconds, otherwise the alarm will be triggered. If you unlock the boot lid by turning the key in the slot, the alarm the vehicle and unlocking Locking 1 will be triggered immediately.
Page 1 Sun roof To tilt open 1 Opening and closing Press the control briefly (in position r) to make With the ignition switched on, turn the roof tilt open all the way. Pull the control to the control towards position e until close the sun roof. the roof reaches the desired open Press or pull the control and hold it to make the position. Turn the control back to r 2 roof tilt up or down to the desired position. to close the roof.
Adjusting front seats
The arrangement of the switches corresponds with the design u Adjusting head restraint of the seat: just press the required switch in the desired direction. and backrest e Adjusting seat cushion Backrest further upright/ Forward/back further reclined Head restraint up/down r Adjusting seat height and moving seat backwards or forwards 3 i Adjusting top section of To raise/lower the seat at the front backrest Backrest further upright/ To raise/lower the seat at the rear 5 further reclined 1 7 To raise/lower the seat 2 4 6 o Adjusting lumbar support To move the seat forwards/backwards Lumbar support thicker/flatter Lumbar support up/down t On/off button for massage function p Adjusting seat belt height Safety Up/down
Seat belts must be worn on every journey, even on short trips in town. This applies to the front and rear seats. To ensure that the seat belts, belt tensioners Adjust seat and sit in correct position and airbags are fully effective, please note The front seats should not be positioned too close to the following points: the steering wheel or dashboard. Maintain a distance of at least 25 cm and sit 25 cm in a normal upright position. The top Wear the seat belt correctly of the head restraint should be at Make sure that the shoulder section of eye level or higher. Always keep the belt is positioned over the centre of your feet in the footwell. the shoulder and move the lap section as far down over the hips as possible. The belts should always be worn so that they fit tightly Safety of children in the vehicle (see illustration). Children under 12 should travel on the rear seat. They must be protected by a child restraint system which complies with the European standard ECE-R 44 and is suitable for the child’s height and weight. The safest place for the child restraint system is behind the front passenger’s seat.
WARNING!
Please follow the instructions in the Owner’s Manual and read seats · Safety Adjusting front 1 the instructions provided by the child seat manufacturer.
Page 2 Infotainment/MMI Switches for air conditioner
MMI control console Left switches – left side of vehicle The Audi MMI (Multi Media Right switches – right side of vehicle
Interface) enables you to Temperature selection AUTO Automatic mode quickly and easily oper ate Blower speed Air distribution the electronic features of your Seat heating Seat ventilation vehicle from a central control Air recirculation (circulates and filters the air in the interior console: of the vehicle) p RADIO Defrosting (windscreen and side windows) p MEDIA Rear window heating p NAME (Directory) SETUP SETUP (additional settings in the MMI display) p TEL (Telephone) Standard setting for all seasons: Select a temperature between p NAV (Navigation) 16 °C and 28 °C (60 °F – 84 °F) and switch the automatic mode on. p INFO (Traffic programme) p CAR (Vehicle settings) AC SETUP p SETUP (System configuration) Econ Running time Auto recirc. Timer status Synchron. Timer 1–3 Centre air vent Rear operation Aux. Heating Solar oper. Aux. vent.
Operating the MMI
Switching on and off/Volume adjustment To switch the system on, briefly press the ON/OFF button. To switch the system off, press and hold the ON/OFF button. Turn the button to adjust the volume. Briefly press the button to activate the mute function. To deactivate the mute function, press or turn the button. If you are in CD mode, the CD playback will be paused while the mute function is activated.
Calling up a main function Press one of the function selector buttons to call up the desired main menu.
Accessing the submenus Use the four control buttons to access the submenus that are located in the corners of the display. Press the corresponding control button on the console to call up the desired submenu. Switches for air conditioner air for Switches Selecting and confirming Turn the rotary pushbutton to mark the desired menu option in the display. Press the rotary pushbutton to confirm or save the 51 selection or entry.
RETURN Press the RETURN button to go back one level in a series of submenus.
Arrow buttons
Use the arrow buttons to tune to the next/previous radio station (radio activated) or to change to the next/previous track on a Infotainment/MMI
CD (CD player activated). 1
Page 3 MMI menu structure The menu structure contains the available options for each main function of the MMI system. The menus on your vehicle may differ from the ones shown here, depending on the equipment in your vehicle.
RADIO MEDIA NAME TEL NAV INFO CAR SETUP Waveband Source Import Text Msg Route Source Handbook Settings FM (very high CD From phone book Unread text Route with/without
S 10:56 C A IX Seek down N M Display NAME Battery level Text 1) TP TMC 12:00 Vehicle identification Brightness Info1) Map number Sound Store station CD control End call Dial Zoom Forward Windows Balance Scan Map legend menu Instrument cluster Rewind Map depiction Fader Sound Next Tyre pressure moni- Treble For menu options Previous Nav-Info toring system Bass refer to SETUP control Shuffle Destination/stopover information Windscreen wipers Subwoofer button Sound Scan Est. arrival time Service interval DSP Name CD Distance display DSP BOSE Track information Position information Seat adjustment DSP Bang & Olufsen TV control Note: The menu structure for the telephone func- (e.g. street and town) Central locking system Volume settings Manual up tion (TEL) differs depending on the equipment Telephone number for special destination Manual down fitted (handsfree telephone - dual band/GSM or Longitude and latitude coordinates of the destination/stopover Search up mobile phone system for GSM network). Longitude, latitude and altitude Search down The displays shown in the illustrations may in 2) coordinates of your current position Store channel some cases differ from the actual displays. Teletext2) Satellites received Electronic Programme Guide2) Sound For menu options refer to SETUP control button Sound Press the SETUP button while using any of the main functions to call up a menu specific to that function.
RADIO SETUP MEDIA SETUP NAME SETUP TEL SETUP NAV SETUP INFO SETUP CAR SETUP
Traffic programme CD Delete directory Switch off telephone Map scheme TP memo timer Towing mode Regional stations Repeat CD Telephone settings Orientation TMC filter Jacking mode Station reception Text display Call options Intersection zoom
Switches for air conditioner air for Switches Station name TV/AV Security settings Map type Last stations Brightness Mailbox number Map content Alternative frequency Contrast Call forward Navigation info PTY filter Colour Network selection Altitude display 51 Delete last stations Tint (only in some Memory settings Delete last destinations Delete memory countries) Enter NAV start location entries Sound channel2) Demo mode Service Following1) TV/AV standard Version information (Channel Following) Picture format © 2006 AUDI AG L band1) Service Following2) AUDI AG reserves the right to alter any part of the vehicle, its equipment and technical specifi- (Channel Following) cations. No legal commitment can be implied by the information, illustrations or descriptions in Teletext zoom2) this publication. No part of this publication may be reprinted, reproduced or translated without Delete memory entries2) Infotainment/MMI the written permission of AUDI AG. All rights under the laws of copyright are expressly reserved 1) 2) 1 Only for digital radio Only for digital TV by AUDI AG. Subject to alteration and amendment. Printed in Germany. Concept and layout: reception. reception. Pfriemer GmbH.
Page 4 Warning and indicator lamps Instruments and controls 16 Engine management1) or Rear fog light 21
1) 1) Glow plug system Emission control system 15 14 14 Alternator1) Seat belt warning lamp 11 13 Electronic Stability Program adaptive air suspension 13 (ESP) 6 17 19 12 20 22 1) 10 23 Airbag system adaptive air suspension 4 24 25 5 Turn signals, hazard Cruise control system 9 18 warning lights 26 8 Trailer turn signals Anti-lock brake system1) 27 3 Electro-mechanical 28 Main beam headlights 29 parking brake 2 31 1 7 Front fog lights Fault in brake system 30 32
1) Should one of these warning lamps light up when driving, please contact a specialist workshop without delay. 34 33 1 .....Release buttons for Indicator lamps for adaptive cruise control boot lid and tank flap Boot lid release No vehicle in front Driver intervention 35 prompt Tank flap release 2 .....Seat memory switch Vehicle in front Switching memory function on and off 3 .....Electric windows reverse gear is engaged. Press this Warning symbols and auto-check control Press/pull the corresponding switch just past the 9 .....Button for steering wheel heating button to activate the system when 10 ...Light switch , moving forwards. Any faults which may occur are indicated by red or yellow symbols in first stop and hold until the window has reached 11 ...Horn 20 ...Switch for rear window sun blind the instrument cluster display. the desired position. 12 ...Control lever for cruise control system or 21 ...MMI display (Multi Media Interface) ”One-touch” function WARNING! adaptive cruise control 22 ...Switch for Electronic Stability Press/pull the switch briefly past the second stop. If one of the red symbols lights up while you are driving, stop the car Please refer to the Owner’s Manual for operating Program (ESP) Safety switch immediately, switch off the engine and refer to the Owner’s Manual. instructions. 23 ...Switch for hazard warning lights Activate/deactivate left and right 13 ...Control switches on multi-function steering 24 ...MMI display switch rear windows. Fault in brake system Tyre pressure too low wheel , 25 ...Storage tray Activate/deactivate left and right rear 14 ...tiptronic paddle levers on steering wheel 26 ...Defroster switch Instruments and controls · Filling the tank · Filling Instruments and controls windows and electric child safety lock. Fault in cooling system Steering defective 5 When the selector lever is in position D or S, or 27 ...Air conditioner 4 .....Door handle in the tiptronic manual gearshift position, you 28 ...Glove box Engine oil pressure too low Ignition lock defective 5 .....Central locking switches can change gears up or down by briefly pulling 29 ...Switch for heated rear window Press the appropriate symbol to unlock the right or left paddle levers. 30 ...Ashtray or lock the vehicle from the inside: You can also press the CHECK button to display a message that gives 15 ...Turn signal and headlight dip lever , 31 ...Selector lever for automatic you more information. The yellow symbols are always accompanied by Unlock 16 ...Instruments and warning/indicator lamps gearbox , driver messages in the display, so they are not explained in this quick Lock 17 ...Control lever for windscreen wipers/washer 32 ...Electro-mechanical parking brake , reference guide. The messages are displayed for about 5 seconds. 6 .....Electric adjuster for exterior mirrors , and on-board computer , 33 ...START/STOP button , 34 ...MMI control console (Multi Media Note: If required, you can call up a message again by briefly pressing 7 .....Bonnet release lever 18 ...Ignition lock Please read Owner’s Manual. 19 ...Button for parking system plus/advanced Interface) the CHECK button.
Warning and indicator lamps and indicator Warning 8 .....Control switch for adjustable steering wheel , The parking aid is activated automatically when 35 ...Cup holder 1 Audi A8/S8 Kurzanleitung englisch 11.06 272.562.805.20 , Further information for these items is given on the following pages.
Page 5 [6] Electric adjuster for exterior mirrors 2 1 3 Turn the adjuster to select: e Left exterior mirror r Off t Right exterior mirror [17] Control lever for windscreen wipers/washer and u Retract both exterior mirrors on-board computer Press the adjuster to move the mirror glass in the Wipers off desired direction. e Brief wipe 4 Note: The mirrors are heated automatically r To activate intermittent wipe/rain sensor: Move at low outside temperatures when the ignition control A to set sensitivity level of rain sensor is switched on. (wiper delay intervals). t Slow wiper speed u Fast wiper speed [15] Turn signal and headlight dip lever i Automatic wash and wipe: Pull lever towards you e Right turn signals (with ignition off: and hold. 4 right parking light on) 1 r Left turn signals (with 3 3 A ignition off: left parking 4 2 light on) 0 t Main beam headlights u Headlight flasher 1 6 9 B 5 2 7 8 C
[13] Control switches on multi-function steering wheel Controls for on-board computer The multi-function steering wheel offers fast and simple control Press the top or bottom of rocker switch B to show the of selected functions of the MMI system. various computer displays in turn. Press and hold RESET Accessing the submenus button C to return the current display to zero. Press MODE button p repeatedly to access the available Function selector for display modes submenus. Briefly press the RESET button C to switch from the Left thumbwheel radio, CD, TV, TEL or navigation display to the display of Roll the left thumbwheel o to mark the desired menu option. the on-board computer or the adaptive cruise control. Press the thumbwheel o to confirm the option. Right thumbwheel Roll the right thumbwheel s to adjust the volume as desired. Press the thumbwheel s to have the last navigation direction repeated.
Speech dialogue system p To activate the system, briefly press the talk button a and say a command after the
Page 6 [31] Selector lever for automatic gearbox Manual gear selection (tiptronic) Selector lever positions The tiptronic program enables you to change gear manually. P Parking lock Move the selector lever out of position D into the tiptronic gate R Reverse gear on the right. Push the selector lever forwards briefly to shift up N Neutral a gear, or pull the lever back to shift down a gear. D Drive S Sport To move the selector lever out of position P or N, or into position P or R, press the interlock button on the selector lever handle and the brake pedal simultaneously. [33] START/STOP button Note: Use the foot brake to hold the vehicle when Press the button to start the engine on vehicles with stationary with the engine running (in all selector advanced key. lever positions other than P). Switching on the ignition: Press the START button just past the first stop (Diesel engine: preheating starts in this WARNING! position). Do not move the selector lever to positions P or R when the vehicle is moving. Starting the engine: Press the brake pedal and press the START button past the second stop. Switching off the engine: Stop the [32] Electro-mechanical parking brake vehicle, move the selector lever to The parking brake replaces the position P or N and press the STOP conventional handbrake. button. Applying the parking brake when stopping: one-touch memory: To call up the user Pull the switch to apply the parking brake. settings, place your finger flat on the Releasing the parking brake: Press the brake centre of the sensor and briefly press pedal and at the same time press in the switch. and hold the START button. After the fingerprint has been identified, the user Releasing the parking brake when driving away: settings will be activated auto matically. Press the accelerator in the normal way: the parking brake will be released automatically and the vehicle will start Note: If you press the STOP button again for at least one second, this will lock the steering and switch off the MMI. moving.
[10] Light switch 1 2 e Off r AUTO 3 [8] Control switch for adjustable steering wheel When the light switch 5 Press the switch e to move the steering is set to AUTO, the dipped 4 column in the desired direction. beam headlights will be Easy-entry function 6 switched on and off auto- The easy-entry function is matically according to activated when the knob r the outside light conditions. is pressed down. 1 t Side lights 2 u Dipped beam/main beam headlights In fog, turn switch to dipped headlights position and then pull out to 1st stop (i front fog lights) or to 2nd stop (o front and rear fog lights).
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e Coolant temperature gauge s Mileage recorder r Rev counter d Check button for: t Warning and indicator lamps p Activating mileage recorder display and clock u Display for: Press button with ignition switched off. p Driver messages p Calling up driver messages again p Warning symbols and auto-check control Press button briefly when warning symbol appears. p Radio, CD, TV and telephone p Setting speed warning 1 p Outside temperature Press button briefly when desired speed is reached. p On-board computer (with two memories) To cancel: press button for at least 1 second while p Digital speedometer vehicle is moving. p Navigation system f Reset button for trip recorder p Selector lever position Note: On vehicles equipped with the driver assistance p Service indicator system Audi adaptive cruise control, the design of the p adaptive cruise control instrument cluster differs slightly from the one shown i Speedometer here. Please refer to the Owner’s Manual for full o Fuel gauge details on how to operate the adaptive cruise control p Adjuster buttons for instrument lighting system. a Digital clock and date
Filling the tank
Opening the tank flap Press the button in the driver’s door to open the tank flap. Unscrew the tank 1 cap and hook it onto the flap.
Stickers for: 2 e Fuel grade r Tyre pressures
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