Audi A8 2011 Owner's Manual
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It takes more than hard work, dedication and
vision to create the truly exceptional. It takes
something intangible. Something you can’t
quite put your hands on. It’s courage, guts,
perseverance, passion and fierceness of focus
all wrapped into one.
And it’s this intangible characteristic that defines
all of us at Audi. It’s the driving force behind
every pencil line we draw, every calculation we
make and every idea we deem not good enough.
It’s why every inch and curve and angle has
purpose. It’s why we test our cars at the highest
of speeds for hours on end so they can be driven
on any surface and in any condition – rain, shine
or white-out blizzard.
It’s why substance always wins the day. It’s
why cutting a corner, even a weld seam in the
trunk, would be sacrilegious. And it’s why for
us scrutiny is so deeply ingrained it’s like the
very act of breathing.
This is Truth in Engineering. And this is Audi.
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Luxury has progressed.
Contents
4–25 The A8 Experience
26 Performance
28 quattro®
30 ASF®
32 Audi drive select
34 MMI® touch
36 Bang & Olufsen® Advanced Sound System
38 Safety and Driver Assistance
40 A8 Standard Equipment
42 A8
44 A8 Options
46 A8 Packages
48 Accessories
50 A8 Interior Colors
52 A8 Exterior Colors
54 Specifications
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The A8 is engineered to exceed expectations.
To date, it is the most technologically advanced
car ever designed and manufactured by Audi.
It oers unparalleled sophistication in its
capabilities as well as in its construction.
Oering progressive technologies like MMI®
touch, 3D navigation and night vision, the
A8 redefines the luxury driving experience.
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Standing still or at speed, the A8 creates
a powerful presence. Timeless Audi design
principles live on, and in fact, evolve
magnificently with the A8. It embraces
everything that makes the four rings a
symbol of progress.
The wide stance of the A8 projects prestige,
power and an indomitable spirit. Its elegant
profile includes three distinct lines that
converge to create its critically acclaimed
and sophisticated look.
The character line creates a flowing link
between the iconic front grille and the
purposeful rear, emphasizing a coupe-like
influence. The shoulder line runs just below
the windows, dividing the body panels for a
delicate tension between light and shadow
that enhances its classic proportions. The
lower dynamic line begins before the front
wheel arch and rises steadily to the rear of
the vehicle, reinforcing the notion of the A8
hugging the road.
Complementary design elements accentuate
the sculpted look of the A8. The distinguished
Singleframe
chrome flourishes that create contrasting details
to the sweeping hood, enhancing its stature.
The available full LED headlights add drama
to the graceful lines and further accentuate
the wide, muscular proportions of the A8.
Technologically, they represent Audi ingenuity
and progress. Aesthetically, they further
establish the A8 as the category leader.
The overall appearance of the new A8 is taut,
purposeful and powerful, tempered by a grace
and poise that appeal to anyone with a keen eye
for design and an authentic passion for driving.
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grille has angled corners and
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cultivated
The meticulously designed and crafted interior of
the new A8 creates a sublime cabin environment.
The evolution of this luxury benchmark includes
hand-selected materials and thoughtful details
for uncompromising luxury, convenience and
comfort. Elegant, clean lines reflect a carefully
cultivated aesthetic that produces a distinctive
visual lightness.
Upon entering the A8, the driver and passenger
are embraced by the wrap-around sky-liner
design of the dash and doors. This broad arc
encompasses the entire cabin and integrates
the slim and sophisticated instrument panel.
Starting beneath the windshield and sloping
towards the passengers, the horizontal line
created by the sculptural arc emphasizes the
breadth and roominess of the cabin. Interior
doors echo the exterior design nuances by
utilizing wedge shaped lines and subtle arcs
to create visual balance.
Just as the interior design is pleasing to the
eye, the materials and craftsmanship delight
with the slightest touch. To create subtle
textural dierences and depths, the interior
trim is comprised of two elements; the lower
area features Brushed Aluminum in the A8 or
High-Polished Black trim in the A8 L, and the
upper element is accented by genuine wood
inlays polished to a flawless sheen.
The leather is carefully selected from impeccable
hides and smell-tested to ensure the highest
quality. Wood inlays are hand burnished, while
aluminum accents create a tactile experience all
their own. No other car oers the comfort and
prestige of the new Audi A8.
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Your initial experience with the A8 begins
long before you drive it. As you approach the
A8, the available keyless entry feature allows
the door to unlock as soon as you touch the
handle. Open the door and you are greeted
with the soft luminescence of advanced LED
lights highlighting the cabin. You can customize
your lights by selecting the brightness in four
distinct interior areas and further personalize
the interior ambience by selecting between
ivory, polar or ruby lighting. Once comfortably
situated inside, the optional power door-closing
feature* oers an added level of convenience.
While clean, sophisticated lines oer a treat
for the eyes, the delicate scent of the fine
Valetta leather seats embraces you. You’ll
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enjoy the available therapeutically-designed,
22-way, power-adjustable seats which ensure a
personalized fit. Relax and feel refreshed by the
heated seats that oer optional cooling and
massage functions. The rear seats oer the same
optional luxurious massage*, heating and cooling
options, and also oer 5" of enhanced legroom
in the A8 L and a rear seat entertainment center
with two display screens.
Part of a luxurious experience is hearing only
what you want to hear. With the available
noise-reducing glass, virtually all exterior
sounds are eliminated so you’re left to blissfully
enjoy the optional state-of-the-art Bang &
Olufsen® Advanced Sound System. With 1,400
watts of total power, clear, concert-like music
is delivered through 19 speakers strategically
placed throughout the cabin.
Luxury is the sum of several carefully crafted
and assembled elements. Every switch and
button is engineered to precise actuation
tolerances, creating a tactile sensation of
precision luxury. From the reassuring sound
the buttons generate, to the force required to
engage them, they epitomize the exhaustive
lengths our engineers have gone to achieve
the perfect, quiet click.
The A8 interior does more than exceed
expectations, it creates an entirely new
level of luxury.
* Available on A8 L only.
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Audi has long been known for its superior
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handling and the A8 advances this ethos to
a new level, setting a new benchmark for the
category. Its dynamic characteristics can be
traced to a number of innovations that make
it handle like a true sports sedan.
At the heart of its remarkable handling is the
ASF®. The aluminum space frame helps reduce
weight while offering increased stiffness
over a comparable steel frame. The ASF oers
exceptional torsional rigidity which translates
into precise handling.
The quattro® all-wheel drive system is central to
the cornering prowess of the A8, helping instill
confidence with enhanced traction and power
delivery. For an even higher level of control
and agility, quattro with available Sport Rear
Dierential varies torque between the two
rear wheels to help reduce understeer through
corners and helps create the sporty driving
experience found in an Audi vehicle. The result
is more precise, nimble handling.
The moment your hands turn the steering wheel,
you experience the technology of speed sensitive
steering. Regardless of whether you’re on the
highway or in the city, steering the A8 is always
precise and responsive. Servotronic® steering
varies power assistance based on vehicle speed.
At low speeds, the steering operates with a
high degree of power assist, making it easier
to maneuver the car. At higher speeds on the
open road, power assist is reduced, resulting
in a high degree of straight line stability. With
Audi dynamic steering, an added layer of
performance is achieved by varying the steering
ratio up to 100 percent depending on the vehicle’s
speed and chosen drive select mode.
The A8 handling is even more evolved with
the standard adaptive air suspension. It’s
designed to react to driving forces virtually
instantaneously, producing a comfortable,
responsive ride in nearly any driving condition.
Additionally, body roll and pitch are reduced
by increasing damping through corners and
under braking, resulting in a more composed
and responsive ride. For optimal personalization,
adaptive air suspension oers four modes from
which to select: Auto, Dynamic, Comfort and
Lift. Depending on the modes from which to
select, along with vehicle speed, the suspension
can lower the body up to 20 mm.
Progressive Audi technology flourishes
with many available vehicle handling and
performance combinations thanks to Audi
drive select. Choose Comfort, Auto or Dynamic
mode, and Audi drive select helps manage the
adaptive suspension, Audi dynamic steering,
transmission shift characteristics and throttle
response. Whether you prefer the smoother,
luxurious ride of Comfort mode or the more
direct and firmer responses of Dynamic mode,
Audi drive select allows you to tailor the vehicle
to your liking. With the simple press of a button,
one of the three preset configurations can be
selected. The result is a driving experience
that helps ensure your A8 always performs
to your preferences.
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Just as the A8 has dramatically progressed, so
has the intuitive MMI
you control and manage all vehicle functions,
including your infotainment preferences. The
groundbreaking MMI touch is a new level of
customized convenience.
Audi engineers developed this latest version
of MMI with hard and soft keys, dedicated
buttons for commonly used controls and
a revolutionary touchpad that interprets
hand-written inputs. The MMI touch system
can be used with ease. Just like drawing in
the sand, your index finger allows you to
enter navigation destinations and telephone
numbers by simply “writing” with your
finger on the touchpad. It allows you easier
access to radio presets, map navigation,
destinations and directories for a more
personalized driving experience.
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control system that lets
Every detail has been thought of, even the precise
location and size of the gear lever which provides
the ideal resting place for the driver’s wrist so
the hand is perfectly placed when using the
MMI controls.
For added convenience and ease-of-use, the
MMI system features a large 8" high-resolution
MMI display that fluidly emerges from the
dashboard upon vehicle ignition. It oers a
crisp, clear line-of-sight view of your navigation,
Bluetooth
entertainment choices.
The 7" high-resolution Driver Information System
located in the center of the instrument cluster
oers an alternate view of your navigation
instructions as well as infotainment selections.
Voice operation helps the driver operate the
system while driving, without distraction
from the road.
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-enabled phone options and other
Another equally impressive technology in the
A8 is Audi night vision assistant. With thermal
imaging, it helps detect the presence of people
approximately 1,000 ft. away. When humans are
detected they are highlighted in yellow within
the color driver information display. If the
individual walks into the path of the vehicle,
the system warns the driver audibly and
highlights the person in red.
Intuitive, innovative and inspired. Through
advanced technology, luxury has progressed
with the new A8.
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