Audi A8 2012 Owner's Manual

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.01 – Full LED Headlight Technology

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Intense, reliable, and unmistakable,
the optional full LED headlights use
the illuminating precision and stylish
flexibility of LED lighting technology.

There’s a new class
of flagship.

As the finest sedan to wear the four rings, the Audi A8 represents
a step up in class. At the pinnacle of prestige, it exudes progress.
Perhaps it’s best to think of the A8 as luxury unshackled from
traditional expectations. Which is why, along with Audi engineering
and design expertise, the A8 offers new technological possibilities,
to better connect the driver to the drive while others seem to stand
still. There are notable Audi touches, like Audi quattro® all-wheel
drive, brilliantly iconic LED lighting technology and a quality of
finish unequaled in the industry. But it goes further. All told, it
represents what’s possible when a company steps past tradition
to create something of stature that still appeals to those with a
sense of adventure.

A8 L

.02 – ASF® Aluminum Space Frame

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The exclusive lightweight design of ASF technology
offers a number of significant advantages over
traditional steel construction, as its proven weight
savings help improve structural rigidity and
performance on the road.

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character line

car rear

shoulder line

dynamic line

.03 – Design Lines

The design of the A8 delivers status with dynamism,
sportiness with elegance. From its Dynamic line
that brings the vehicle closer to the road to the
signature flow of its Character line, the A8 is an
uncompromised expression of singular stature and
luxurious style.

car front

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.04 – Solar Sunroof

The optional solar sunroof sup­plies power to the climate control
system to vent air and reduce in­terior temperatures by circulating
fresh air while the ignition is off.

1 Requires a data subscription plan. Distracted driving can cause a loss of vehicle control. The features and technologies discussed above are offered for convenience, and should be used
only when it is safe and appropriate. The Wi-Fi hotspot feature is intended for passenger use only. Always pay careful attention to the road, and do not drive while distracted.

An executive decision has been made.

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The Audi A8 L executive-class sedan doesn’t just make an assured statement of confidence—it expands on it in
considerable detail. With a longer wheelbase that adds more rear space, the A8 L was conceived with the comfort
of rear passengers in mind, providing them with the space to tailor their environment to their own requirements.
Available rear-seat comforts include a relaxation seat that features massage functionality, power sunshades for
the rear and side windows, as well as a full complement of technology and entertainment choices through dual 10"
monitors for each rear seat. But the A8 L offers far more. With a 372-hp V8, it delivers a smooth ride and sporty
driving characteristics. With Audi connect™ information delivery and Wi-Fi hotspot capabilities, it can turn the
cabin into a mobile workstation for passengers.1 With traditional Audi craftsmanship, it recasts executive prestige
for those certain about what they want out of luxury.

A8 L W12

A tradition, refined.

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The twelve cylinders that deliver refined power make the Audi A8 L W12 the
elite among the elite. Building on the achievements of previous generations, the
W12 represents a new pinnacle in engineering. It’s not just power, although with
Audi FSI® empowering a 6.3-liter W12 engine, producing 500 hp and 463 lb-ft
of torque, it is that too, but it’s how that power is felt by the driver. As deliv­ered through Audi quattro®—the only permanent all-wheel drive offered in the
twelve-cylinder luxury segment—and rear-biased torque distribution, the ride is
smooth, the handling true and acceleration never less than memorable. With an
aluminum-silicon alloy reducing the engine weight, a larger displacement ramp­ing up the response and improved efficiency,1 the new W12 has built on the Audi
heritage of engineering and further refined it, setting the W12 apart from just
about anything on the road.

1 See www.fueleconomy.gov for EPA estimates. Your mileage will vary.

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You already know power. This

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should make you feel at home.

The Audi A8 is, in every stitch, the epitome of luxury. In our materials, in our
finishes, in our technology, we take great care to craft a vehicle worthy of the
name flagship. But don’t mistake refinement for staid. Featuring our lightweight
ASF® aluminum space frame, a 372-hp V8, Audi adaptive air suspension and
Audi quattro® all-wheel drive, power is expressed with an effortless flourish.
Driving dynamics are further enhanced with Audi drive select. Put the A8 in
Dynamic mode and discover the precise steering, taut suspension and quick
throttle response of a sports sedan. Or choose the Comfort setting, perfect for
smooth driving on less than perfect streets. A8 performance is crafted for those
comfortable with power—and how to wield it.

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It’s easy to provoke a response.

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The trick is to evoke an emotion.

Designed to satisfy the driver that demands every detail be thoroughly examined, the Audi A8
is built to be the new benchmark for progressive design. Matching luxury with sportiness,
commanding presence with sophistication, the A8 announces its arrival with Audi signatures like
the Singleframe® grille with chrome struts and the iconic shape and illumination of adaptive
xenon plus headlights. It says farewell with a sculpted coupe-like rear and stunning LED taillights,
to give onlookers something to remember as it passes. It may be the emotion we evoke is envy.

1 See Wheels page of this brochure for important safety information regarding summer performance tires.

.05 – Sport Package

For those looking to take the gloves off. The
available Sport Package infuses athleticism
by providing enhancements such as sport­tuned Audi adaptive air suspension, 20"
5-segment-spoke design alloy wheels with
summer performance tires,
differential, allowing you to test the limits
of this specimen—if there are any.

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.06 – LED Taillight Technology

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Light-emitting diodes (LEDs) are more efficient than
traditional bulbs. Better still, they last much longer.
As advanced technology, they react faster than tra­ditional bulbs, going on brighter and quicker—helping
give the driver behind you more reaction time.

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.07 – Power Trunk

Open/Close

For added convenience,
an available power trunk
with open/close feature
ensures that the trunk lid
closes securely with ease.

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.08 – Power Soft-closing Doors

Simply pull the door toward you and let
it fall lightly into the latch. The Audi A8
does the rest, as available power soft­closing doors utilize an electric actuator
that closes the door flush automatically.

.09 – Valcona Leather

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Rewriting the
elements of style.

Soft and obsessively processed for
comfort, this special grain of available
leather, unique to Audi interiors, gives
the Audi A8 a sumptuously modern,
irresistible feel that demands to be felt.

Spacious design and dedicated craftsmanship are hallmarks of the Audi A8 interior.
You feel the space with the wraparound curve of the door through the dash, which
helps frame your driving environment. You feel the craftsmanship in the highest
standards of materials an d finishes. Once seated, you’ll notice that first-class
comfort envelops you—everything from an available four-zone automatic climate
control system to the unique design of the gearshift lever which helps your hand
rest while you control the Audi MMI®. It’s the comprehensive attention to your
needs—and the anticipation of them—which changes the definition of style, from
form to something deeper.

.10 – Ventilated Seats

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Breathe easier with available front and
rear-seat ventilation that offers multiple
speeds of cooling, helping provide total
comfort throughout your drive.

A painstaking dedication

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to your comfort.

The quality of workmanship in the Audi A8 is evident from
the craftsmanship in our technologies: difficult to implement
but easy to enjoy. With standard, 18-way adjustable seats and
available 22-way comfort front seats, we show our inordinate
dedication to your comfort. This, for Audi engineers, is truly
a labor of love. We spend as long as it takes to provide you
with a more comfortable and enjoyable ride. To us, that’s
time well spent.

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.11 – Full Leather Package

This available package adds an
Alcantara® headliner and leather
onto the center console, knee
rests, door armrests, and airbag
cap to enhance the feel of the
interior aesthetic of the A8.

.13 – Ventilated Front Seats with

Massage Function

Available front seat ventilation offers
multiple speeds of cooling, while its
massage function helps soothe the
body during extended drives.

.12 – 22-way Comfort Seats

Adding to the plush interior of the Audi A8
is the available 22-way driver and front
passenger comfort seats that offer lumbar
support, ventilation and massage functions.

.14 – Panoramic Sunroof

The optional two-panel panoramic sunroof
offers both the front and rear passengers an
unobstructed view overhead while flooding the
cabin with natural light. And when you decide
you need to say goodbye to the sun, a power
sunshade is there to make it an easy task.