Audi R8
Quick reference guide
Fuel tank flap
To open:
Press the switch
on the driver’s door.
To close:
Press the tank flap until
you hear it click into
place.
Engine oil
The correct oil specifications and
engine oil capacity are listed in the
Performance, weights and dimensions section of the
Owner’s Manual.
Fuel
(see sticker)
Tyre pressures
(see sticker on door
pillar on driver side)
Warning triangle
The compartment for the
warning triangle is located
beneath the luggage
compartment floor.
Luggage lid
To open:
Press the button on
the remote control key or on the
driver's door. The lid will spring
open slightly. Press the release
flap between the radiator grille
and the luggage lid and lift
the lid.
To close: Lower the luggage lid
and press it into the catch.
Welcome
Dear Audi Driver,
This quick reference guide gives you an
overview of the main features and
contr
ols of your vehicle. However, it
cannot replace the detailed Owner’s
Manual which contains important
information and safety warnings.
Please refer to your Owner's Manual for
detailed information on your vehicle.
You will find everything you need to
know about the radio, CD, navigation
and telephone functions in the Operating
Manual for your navigation system.
We wish you safe and enjoyable
motoring with your new Audi.
AUDI AG
Controls and displays
Electric windows
To set the desired position:
Press/pull to the first stop and hold.
”One-touch” function:
Press/pull briefly to the second stop.
Adjuster for exterior mirrors
Turn the adjuster for:
Left exterior mirror
Exterior mirror heating
Right exterior mirror
Exterior mirror retraction
Press the adjuster to move the mirror glass
in the desired direction.
Unlock switches for:
Luggage lid
Tank flap
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Overview
Buttons for:
Audi magnetic ride
Electronic stabilisation
program
Hazard warning lights
Rear spoiler
parking system for
activation/deactivation
of parking aid
Warning lamp for front
passenger’s airbag
Handbrake
ESP
OFF
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P
20
21
Door handle and central
locking switch
Lock
Unlock
Bonnet lock release
Light switch
Cruise control system
Turn signal and main beam
lever
Controls on multi-function
steering wheel
Instruments and warning/
indicator lamps
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9
8
4
5
7
6
Steering wheel position
adjuster
Ignition lock
Windscreen wipers/washer
and buttons for on-board
computer
Navigation system
Air conditioner
Front passenger’s seat
heating
Driver’s seat heating
Gear lever or selector lever
for R tronic
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21
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2
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5
Manual seat adjustment
To move seat backwards or forwards:
Lift the lever and move the seat.
Then relea
se the lever and move the
seat further until the catch engages.
To adjust lumbar support:
Press the appropriate part of the
switch.
T
o adjust seat height:
Pull up or press down the lever
repeatedly.
T
o adjust backrest:
Take your weight off the backrest
and turn the knob.
To release backrest:
Pull the lever upwards and fold the
backrest f
orwards.
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6
4
Adjusting head restraints
Take hold of the sides of the head
restraint with both hands and move it up
or down as required. The top of the head
restraint should be at eye level or higher.
Seat adjustment
Electric seat adjustment
To adjust lumbar support:
Press the appropriate part
of the switch.
To adjust se
at height and move seat
backwards or
forwards:
Front of seat cushion up/down
Rear of seat cushion up/down
Seat up/down
Seat forwards/
bac
kwards
To adjust backrest:
Backrest further
upright/further
r
eclined
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3
2
Sitting position
Sit in a normal upright position and
do not sit too close to the steering
wheel. If necessary, also adjust the
position of the steering wheel.
min.
25 cm
First steps
Starting the engine
Switching on the ignition/starting the engine
Insert the key into the ignition lock.
To switch on the ignition: Turn the
key to position .
To start the engine (on vehicles
with manual gearbox): Press
the clutch and turn the key
to position until the engine
starts.
To start the engine (R tronic):
Press the brake pedal and turn
the key to position until the
engine starts.
To switch off the engine: Turn the key
to position .
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2
2
1
R tronic
Automated manual gearbox
The clutch mechanism and gear
changes are controlled electronically.
You can drive in automatic mode
or shift gears yourself manually.
A - Automatic and manual gear selection
p Briefly press the selector lever to position A.
The gears are c
hanged automatically.
p Briefly press the selector lever forwards (
+
) to shift up a gear.
p Briefly pull the selector lever back (
-
) to shift down a gear.
N - Neutral
p Press the selector lever from position A towards the right (N) or
fr
om reverse gear (position R) towards the left (A).
R - Reverse gear
p With the vehicle stationary (engine idling), press the brake pedal and briefly
press the selector
lever from position N to R.
Sport function
Press the button to activate/deactivate the sport function.
In the sport function mode, the engine’s power reserves are utilised fully.
SPORT
N
R
+
–
A
N
Air conditioner
Switches for air conditioner
Control on left: Temperature selection
Control in middle: Switching air conditioner on/off and
regulating blower speed.
Control on right: Air distribution
Automatic mode
Set the desired temperature and
press the button.
Air recirculation
Circulates and filters the air in the interior
of the vehicle
Switching air cooling system on/off
Defrosting windscreen and side windows
Rear window heating
AC
AUTO
Audi magnetic ride
Two suspension systems in one vehicle
Normal driving mode: Comfort-oriented suspension
Sport driving mode: Performance-oriented suspension
Press the button to activate/deactivate the mode.
Technology
When the system is switched on, the indicator
lamp appears in the instrument cluster.
To switch on/off: Pull/press lever .
To set speed: Press button .
To adjust stored speed: Press lever up (faster)
or down (slower).
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2
Cruise control system
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1
Rear spoiler
To increase stability
The down force of the rear axle
increases when the rear spoiler is extended.
Automatic mode:
The rear spoiler extends at speeds above 100 km/h
and retracts at speeds below 35 km/h.
Manual mode:
Briefly press the button to extend the rear spoiler.
Briefly press the button again (while driving between
20 km/h and 100 km/h) to retract the rear spoiler again.
Press and hold the button (while driving below
20 km/h) to retract the rear spoiler.
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2
2
Audi Navigation System plus
Components
Driver information system
Multi-function steering wheel
Scroll the left thumbwheel to select a menu item in
the driver information system. Press the thumbwheel to
confirm the selection.
Press the MODE button to switch between the active
audio source and the navigation and telephone functions.
Briefly press the button to switch on the speech
dialogue system.
Speak after the <beep> e.g. say <Help> to call up the
possible operating commands.
Press and hold the talk button to switch off the speech
dialogue system.
Scroll the right thumbwheel to adjust the volume.
If you press the right thumbwheel, the last navigation
cue will be repeated.
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3
Infotainment
Display
Function selector buttons
Press one of the buttons
(e.g. RADIO) to activate
the desired mode.
ON/OFF button
To switch on: Press briefly.
To adjust volume: Turn.
To mute: Press briefly.
To switch off: Press and hold.
Control buttons
To activate one of the functions shown
in the four corners of the display, press
the control button for that corner of the display.
Rotary pushbutton
To select a menu item on display :
Turn the rotary pushbutton.
To confirm selection:
Press the rotary pushbutton.
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4
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Operating logic
The operating logic for accessing
the functions is always the same.
To call up the menu in a
corner of the display: Press
the corresponding button.
To select: Turn the rotary
pushbutton.
To confirm: Press the rotary
pushbutton.
C
B
A
C
A
B
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4
Press the RADIO function selector
button.
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Press the rotary pushbutton to confirm.
3
Turn the rotary pushbutton and select
the desired memory position.
Press the
rotary push button to
confirm.
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7
Turn the rotary pushbutton and select
the desired station.
2
Press the control button for ”Memory”.
Turn the rotary pushbutton and, if
desired, select
”Store <station
name>”.
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5
Press the rotary pushbutton. The next
free position in the memory list will be
highlighted.
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RADIO CD/SD NAME TEL NAV INFO CARRADIO
1
RADIO CD/SD NAME TEL NAV INFO CAR
2
RADIO CD/SD NAME TEL NAV INFO CAR
3
RADIO CD/SD NAME TEL NAV INFO CAR
4
RADIO CD/SD NAME TEL NAV INFO CAR
5
RADIO CD/SD NAME TEL NAV INFO CAR
86
Storing a radio station
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Infotainment
Press the NAV function selector button.
1
RADIO CD/SD NAME TEL NAV INFO CARNAV
1
Repeat the above step to enter the
remaining letters of the destination town
until the name of
the desired town
appears on the
display.
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When you have entered the town, turn
the rotary pushbutton and select ”OK”.
Press the
rotary push button to
confirm.
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7
Select ”Start route guidance” from the
menu.
Press the
rotary push button to
confirm. The
route will be
calculated.
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9
Turn the rotary pushbutton and select
”Town/ZIP”.
Press the
rotary push button to
confirm.
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2
RADIO CD/SD NAME TEL NAV INFO CAR
Germany
2
3
Turn the rotary pushbutton and select
the first letter of the destination town.
Press the
rotary push button to
confirm.
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4
RADIO CD/SD NAME TEL NAV INFO CAR
M
MÜNCH-LEU…
MÜNCHAUR…
MÜNCHBERG
MÜNCHEBERG
DEL
LIST
N
4
5
RADIO CD/SD NAME TEL NAV INFO CAR
MÜNCH-LEU…
MÜNCHAUR…
MÜNCHBERG
MÜNCHEBERG
DEL
LIST
N
MÜN
6
RADIO CD/SD NAME TEL NAV INFO CAR
MÜNCHEN
MÜNCH-LEU…
MÜNCHAUR…
MÜNCHBERG
MÜNCHEBERG
DEL
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8
RADIO CD/SD NAME TEL NAV INFO CAR
MÜNCHEN/MÜNCHEN (…
Centre
Germany
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Starting the navigation system
Functions
Establishing a BluetoothTMconnection
for a mobile phone
You can quickly connect a Bluetooth
mobile phone to the onboard phone
system on your navigation system:
p Switch on the ignition, navigation
system and mobile phone.
p On your mobile phone, select the
menu that looks for
Bluetooth devices
(e.g. ”Hands-free”).
p On the mobile phone, select ”Audi UHV”
and confirm.
p Enter the PIN ”1234” on your
mobile
phone.
Infotainment
Memory cards
Loading:
p Press the button to open the
display.
p Insert the memory
card into the reader
slot as shown in the illustration and
pr
ess in the memory card until you feel
it click into place.
Removing:
p Press the button to open the
display.
p Pr
ess in the memory card. The card will
be released and c
an then be removed
from the reader slot.
Warning and indicator lamps
Handbrake is applied
Anti-lock brake system
1)
Fuel level low
MIN
Check engine oil level
Engine oil sensor
defective
1)
Brake pads worn
1)
Speed warning 1
Speed warning 2
Washer fluid level low
Battery voltage
1)
Bulb monitor
Brake light failure
Light sensor/
rain sensor defective
Selector lever defective
1)
No reverse gear
1)
+
Clutch overheating
2)
Gearbox malfunction
2)
Audi magnetic ride
Engine management
1)
Electronic stabilisation
program (ESP)
Emission control system
Main beam headlights
Rear spoiler
Turn signals/
hazard warning lights
Cruise control system
Airbag system
1)
Alternator
1)
Seat belt warning lamp
Warning and indicator lamps
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Warning symbols
1)
If this warning lamp lights up when driving, please contact a qualified workshop without delay.
2)
If this warning lamp lights up, stop the car
immediately and refer to the Owner’s Manual.
If one of these red symbols lights up in the
display while you are driving, stop the car
immediately, switch off the engine and refer to
the Owner’s Manual.
Fault in the brake system
Fault in the cooling
system
Engine oil pressure
too low
Tyre pressure too low
Audi R8
Kurzanleitung
englisch 11.07
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