S8 - Luxury Car AUDI - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL S8 AUDI

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.

We wish you safe and enjoyable motoring with your Audi.

AUDI AG

Locking and unlocking the vehicle

Remote control keys

Press the required button.

Unlocking button: Open one of the doors within about 60 seconds, otherwise the vehicle will lock itself again automatically.
2 Unlocking button for boot lid:
Press the button for at least 1 second.
Locking button: The turn signals flash once to confirm that the doors and boot lid are properly closed and locked.
4 Folding out the master key:

Press the release button.

Folding in the master key:

Press the button and fold in the key.

Note: Press and hold the unlocking button on the remote control to open all the windows automatically. Press and hold the locking button to close all the windows and the sun roof.

WARNING!

The doors and windows cannot be opened from inside the vehicle if it has been locked from the outside.

Anti-theft alarm

advanced key

advanced key allows you to lock

and unlock the vehicle and start the engine without handling the key itself. You only need to have the remote control key on your person.

Unlocking the vehicle

Take hold of one of the door handles or press the release catch on the boot lid. The door (or the boot lid) will be unlocked automatically.

Note: The driver's door will be unlocked as well when one of the other doors is unlocked.

Locking the vehicle

Press the exterior locking switch 5 on one of the door handles.

Note: If you press and hold the exterior locking switch ⑤, this will also close the windows and the sun roof.

Power-operated boot lid

Opening the boot lid:

Press the release catch on the boot lid,
or press the centre button on the remote control key,
or press the release button on the driver's door. This will unlock and open the boot lid.

Closing boot lid: Press the close button inside the boot lid. The boot lid will close and lock itself automatically.

Sun roof

Opening and closing

With the ignition switched on, turn the control towards position 1 until the roof reaches the desired open position. Turn the control back to 2 to close the roof.

To tilt open

Press the control briefly (in position 2) to make the roof tilt open all the way. Pull the control to close the sun roof.

Press or pull the control and hold it to make the roof tilt up or down to the desired position.

Adjusting front seats

The arrangement of the switches corresponds with the design of the seat: just press the required switch in the desired direction.

Adjusting seat cushion

Forward/back

Adjusting seat height and moving seat backwards or forwards

To raise/ lower the seat at the front

To raise/lower the seat at the rear

To raise/lower the seat

To move the seat forwards/backwards

On/off button for massage function

Safety

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 and airbags are fully effective, please note the following points:

Wear the seat belt correctly

Make sure that the shoulder section of the belt is positioned over the centre of 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 (see illustration).

Adjusting head restraint and backrest

Backrest further upright/ further reclined

Head restraint up/down

Adjusting top section of backrest

Backrest further upright/ further reclined

Adjusting lumbar support

Lumbar support thicker/flatter

Lumbar support up/down

Adjusting seat belt height

Up/down

Adjust seat and sit in correct position

The front seats should not be positioned too close to the steering wheel or dashboard. Maintain a distance of at least 25~cm and sit in a normal upright position. The top of the head restraint should be at eye level or higher. Always keep your feet in the footwell.

Safety of children in the vehicle

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 the instructions provided by the child seat manufacturer.

Infotainment/MMI

MMI control console

The Audi MMI (Multi Media Interface) enables you to quickly and easily operate the electronic features of your vehicle from a central control console:

RADIO
MEDIA
NAME (Directory)
TEL (Telephone)
NAV (Navigation)
INFO (Traffic programme)
CAR (Vehicle settings)
SETUP (System configuration)

Switches for air conditioner

Left switches - left side of vehicle Right switches - right side of vehicle

Temperature selection

Blower speed

Seat heating

Air recirculation

(circulates and filters the air in the interior of the vehicle)

Automatic mode

(Set the desired

temperature and press the button)

Air distribution

Seat ventilation

Defrosting (windscreen and side windows)

Rear window heating

SETUP (additional settings in the MMI display)

SETUP

Econ

• Auto recirc.
  Synchron.
  Centre air vent
  o Aux. Heating
  o Aux. vent.

Running time
Timer status
o Timer 1-3
Rear operation
Solar oper.

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.

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 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 CD (CD player activated).

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

Waveband

M (very high)

frequency)

MW (medium wave)

LW (long wave)

B (digital radio)

Memory

Memory list

Tuning

Tune up

Tune down

Seek up

Seek down

Text

Info

Store station

Scan

Sound

For menu options

refer to SETUP control

buttonSound

Track information

INFO

track information)

13/14

Manual up

Manual down

Search up

Search down

Store channel2)

Teletext23

Electronic

Programme Guide2)

NAME

Import

From phone book

Edit

New entry

Change entry

Copy entry

Delete entry

Memory capacity

Options

Call Navigate to

TEL

TextMsg

Unread text

Read text messages

Delete all text

messages

Options

Memory

Numbers dialled:

Call mailbox

Directory

Phone book

Received calls

Missed calls

Store current

number

End call

Note: The menu structure for the telephone function (TEL) differs depending on the equipment fitted (handsfree telephone - dual band/GSM or mobile phone system for GSM network). The displays shown in the illustrations may in some cases differ from the actual displays.

Sound

For menu options

refer to SETUP control

buttonSound

NAV

Route

Route with/without

topover(s)

Route list

te criteria

from here

Memory

Last destinations
Top categories
Load from direct
Load route
Store in directory
Save route
Delete route

Map

Zoom

Map legend menu

Map depiction

Nav-Info

Destination/stopover information

Est. arrival time

Distance

Position information

(e.g. street and town)

Telephone number for special destination

of the destination/stopover

coordinates of your current position

Satellites received

INFO

Source Radio>

TMC station

TP-N

List of recorded

traffic reports

CAR

Handbook

rd Owner's

Manual

User

one-touch memory

Version

version

Systems

adaptive cruise control
Background lighting
Audi lane assist
Audi parking system
Audi side assist
Exterior lighting
Vehicle identific
number
Windows
Instrument cluster
Tyre pressure moni
toring system
Windscreen wipers
Seat adjustment
Central locking system

P

Settings

language of

ent units

dialogue

system

t settings

Time

Time
Date
Time source

Version

version

Dat

Date format

Time

Measurement units
13/14
m = 311 ;
图10-120
Display
- Brightness

Sound

Balance

Fader

Treble

Bass

Subwoofer

DSP

DSP BOSE

DSP Bang & Olufsen

Volume settings

Press the SETUP button while using any of the main functions to call up a menu specific to that function.

MEDIA SETUP

TV/AV

Brightness
Contrast
Colour
Tint (only in some countries)
Sound channel
TV standard
Picture format
Service Following
Channel
Following
Teletext zoom2
Delete memory
entries2

Only for digital TV reception.

NAME SETUP

Delete directory

TEL

Switch off telephone
Telephone settings
Call options Security settings
6 Security settings 7 Mailbox number
- 6 Mailbox Number - Call forward
8 Call forward 9.1.1.1
Network selection
Memory settings

NAV SETUP

Map scheme
Orientation

o TP memo timer
TMC filter
emo timer
filter

Ma
Map cont
Navigation info
Altitude display
- Delete last des
Enter NAV star
o Demo mode
© Version information

© 2007 AUDI AG

SETUP

2 : x^ ( x) = 0. .

CAR SETUP

Towing mode
- Jacking mode

AUDI AG reserves the right to alter any part of the vehicle, its equipment and technical specifications. No legal commitment can be implied by the information, illustrations or descriptions in this publication. No part of this publication may be reprinted, reproduced or translated without the written permission of AUDI AG. All rights under the laws of copyright are expressly reserved by AUDI AG. Subject to alteration and amendment. Printed in Germany. Concept and layout: Pfliemer GmbH.

Warning and indicator lamps

EPC	Engine management1) or	€0	Front fog lights
∞∞	Glow plug system1)	∅‡	Rear fog light
Alternator1)		Emission control system1)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)		Seat belt warning lamp
AIR BAG	Airbag system1)	adaptive air suspension
/ɪʌ	lane assist (active)	adaptive air suspension
/ɪʌ	lane assist (inactive)	Cruise control system
↔	Turn signals, hazard warning lights	(ABS)	Anti-lock brake system1)
↔↑	Trailer turn signals	(P)	Electro-mechanical parking brake
Main beam headlights		(F)	Fault in brake system

1) Should one of these warning lamps light up when driving, please contact a specialist workshop without delay.

Indicator lamps for adaptive cruise control

No vehicle in front	Driver intervention prompt
Vehicle in front

Warning symbols and auto-check control

Any faults which may occur are indicated by red or yellow symbols in the instrument cluster display.

WARNING!
If one of the red symbols lights up while you are driving, stop the car immediately, switch off the engine and refer to the Owner's Manual.
①	Fault in brake system	( )	Tyre pressure too low
②	Fault in cooling system	③	Steering defective
③	Engine oil pressure too low	④	Ignition lock defective

The yellow symbols are always accompanied by driver messages in the display, so they are not explained in this quick reference guide. The messages are displayed for about 5 seconds.

Note: If required, you can call up a message again by briefly pressing the CHECK button.

1.....Electric windows

Press/pull the corresponding switch just past the first stop and hold until the window has reached the desired position.

"One-touch" function

Press/pull the switch briefly past the second stop.

Safety switch

Activate/deactivate left and right rear windows.

Activate/deactivate left and right rear windows and electric child safety lock.

2....Door handle and central locking switch

Press the appropriate symbol to unlock or lock the vehicle from the inside:

Unlock

Lock

3....Adjuster for exterior mirrors

4.....Light switch

5.....Control lever for cruise control system or adaptive cruise control

6.....Control switches on multi-function steering wheel

Further information for these items is given on the following pages.

7....Turn signal and main beam lever with button for lane assist

8......side assist warning lamp

9....Instruments and warning/indicator lamps

10...Control lever for windscreen wipers/washer and on-board computer

11...Controls for:

parking system plus/advanced

The parking aid is activated automatically when reverse gear is engaged. Press this switch to activate the system when moving forwards.

Button for side assist

To activate/deactivate the function for monitoring the "blind spot".

Rear window sun blind

12...MMI display

13...Switch for ESP (Electronic Stabilisation Program)

14...Switch for hazard warning lights

15...Switch for MMI display

16...Storage tray

17...Air conditioner

18...Ashtray

19...Selector lever for automatic gearbox

20...START/STOP button

21...MMI control console

22...Storage compartment with cup holder

23...Electro-mechanical parking brake

24...Ignition lock

25...Storage tray

26...Electrical adjustment for steering column

27...Bonnet release lever

28...Controls for:

Boot lid release

Tank flap release

Switching seat memory on/off

[3] Adjuster for exterior mirrors

Turn the adjuster to select:

Left exterior mirror
2 Off
Right exterior mirror
4 Retract both exterior mirrors

Press the adjuster to move the mirror glass in the desired direction.

Note: The mirrors are heated automatically at low outside temperatures when the ignition is switched on.

[7] Turn signal and main beam lever with button for lane assist

1 Button for lane assist
Right turn signals (with ignition off: right parking light on)
Left turn signals

(with ignition off: left parking light on)

Main beam headlights
Headlight flasher

[6] Control switches on multi-function steering wheel

The multi-function steering wheel offers fast and simple control of selected functions of the MMI system.

Accessing the submenus

Press MODE button ⑦ repeatedly to access the available submenus.

Left thumbwheel

Roll the left thumbwheel 6 to mark the desired menu option.

Press the thumbwheel to confirm the option.

Right thumbwheel

Roll the right thumbwheel to adjust the volume as desired. Press the thumbwheel to have the last navigation direction repeated.

[10] Control lever for windscreen wipers/washer and on-board computer

0 Wipers off
1 Brief wipe
To activate intermittent wipe/rain sensor: Move control to set sensitivity level of rain sensor (wiper delay intervals).
Slow wiper speed
Fast wiper speed
Automatic wash and wipe: Pull lever towards you and hold.

Controls for on-board computer

Press the top or bottom of rocker switch 3 to show the various computer displays in turn. Press and hold RESET button 6 to return the current display to zero.

Function selector for display modes

Briefly press the RESET button to switch from the radio, CD, TV, TEL or navigation display to the display of the on-board computer or the adaptive cruise control.

Speech dialogue system

To activate the system, briefly press the talk button 8 and say a command after the .
To end the dialogue, press and hold the talk button ⑧ until the system responds with .
- Say to receive general information about the operation of the speech dialogue system.
- Say, for example, to call up the voice commands used for operating the radio.
You can say to call up a help dialogue and/or possible commands for the function you are currently in.

[19] Selector lever for automatic gearbox

Selector lever positions

P Parking lock
R Reverse gear
N Neutral
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.

Note: Use the foot brake to hold the vehicle when stationary with the engine running (in all selector lever positions other than P).

WARNING!

Do not move the selector lever to positions P or R when the vehicle is moving.

[23] Electro-mechanical parking brake

The parking brake replaces the conventional handbrake.

Applying the parking brake when stopping:

Pull the switch to apply the parking brake.

Releasing the parking brake: Press the brake pedal and at the same time press in the switch

Releasing the parking brake when driving away:

Press the accelerator in the normal way: the parking brake will be released automatically and the vehicle will start moving.

Manual gear selection (tiptronic)

The tiptronic program enables you to change gear manually. Move the selector lever out of position D into the tiptronic gate on the right. Push the selector lever forwards briefly to shift up a gear, or pull the lever back to shift down a gear.

[20] START/STOP button

Press the button to start the engine on vehicles with advanced key.

Switching on the ignition: Press the START button just past the first stop (Diesel engine: preheating starts in this position).

Starting the engine: Press the brake pedal and press the START button past the second stop.

Switching off the engine: Stop the vehicle, move the selector lever to position P or N and press the STOP button.

one-touch memory: To call up the user settings, place your finger flat on the centre of the sensor and briefly press and hold the START button. After the fingerprint has been identified, the user settings will be activated automatically.

Note: If you press the STOP button again for at least one second, this will lock the steering and switch off the MMI.

[4] Light switch

1 Off
2 AUTO

When the light switch is set to AUTO, the dipped beam headlights will be switched on and off automatically according to the outside light conditions.

Side lights

Dipped beam/main beam headlights

In fog, turn switch to dipped headlights position and then pull out to 1^st stop (⑤ front fog lights) or to 2^nd stop (⑥ front and rear fog lights).

[26] Electrical adjustment for steering column

Press the switch 1 to move the column in the desired direction.

Easy-entry function

The easy-entry function is activated when the knob 2 is pressed down.

Coolant temperature gauge
Rev counter
Warning and indicator lamps
4 Display for:

Driver messages
Warning symbols and auto-check control
Radio, CD, TV and telephone
Outside temperature
- On-board computer (with two memories)
Digital speedometer
Cruise control system
Navigation system
- Selector lever position
Service indicator
adaptive cruise control

Speedometer
6 Fuel gauge
7 Adjuster buttons for instrument lighting
Digital clock and date
Mileage recorder
Check button for:

• Activating mileage recorder display and clock
  Press button with ignition switched off.
• Calling up driver messages again
  Press button briefly when warning symbol appears.
  Setting speed warning 1
  Press button briefly when desired speed is reached.
  To cancel: press button for at least 1 second while vehicle is moving.
  Reset button for trip recorder

Filling the tank

Opening the tank flap: Press the switch on the

driver's door. Unscrew the tank cap anti-clockwise

and hook it onto the flap. When closing

the tank flap, make sure you hear

it click into place.

Stickers for:

Fuel grade
2 Tyre pressures