Audi R8 - QUICK EFEENCE GUIDE User manual

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 dimen-

sions 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

controls 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

9 9

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

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

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 Rtronic

123

Manual seat adjustment

To move seat backwards or forwards:

Lift the lever and move the seat.

Then release the lever and move the

seat further until the catch engages.

To adjust lumbar support:

Press the appropriate part of the

switch.

To adjust seat height:

Pull up or press down the lever

repeatedly.

To adjust backrest:

Take your weight off the backrest

and turn the knob.

To release backrest:

Pull the lever upwards and fold the

backrest forwards.

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 seat height and move seat

backwards or forwards:

Front of seat cushion up/down

Rear of seat cushion up/down

Seat up/down

Seat forwards/

backwards

To adjust backrest:

Backrest further

upright/further

reclined

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 .

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

pBriefly press the selector lever to position A.

The gears are changed automatically.

pBriefly press the selector lever forwards (+) to shift up a gear.

pBriefly pull the selector lever back (-) to shift down a gear.

N - Neutral

pPress the selector lever from position Atowards the right (N) or

from reverse gear (position R) towards the left (A).

R - Reverse gear

pWith the vehicle stationary (engine idling), press the brake pedal and briefly

press the selector lever from position Nto 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

–

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

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).

Cruise control system

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.

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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