Audi R8 2008 User manual

2008 Audi RS
Owner's Manual

Introduction
Thank you for choosing an Audi R8 -we value your trust in us.
Your new Audi R8 incorporates the newest technology as we ll as numerous features designed for
your comfort, convenience and safety. We recommend you read your Owner's Manual thoroughly
so that you can quickly become acquainted with your Audi.
In addition to explaining how the different feaitures work, we also give you many useful tips and
information concer ning your safety and that of your passengers, how to care for your vehic le and
maintain your veh icle's value.
We hope you enjoy driving your Audi RSand we wish you safe and pleasant motoring .
AUDI AG

Table of contents
Table of contents
Vehicle literature . . .. .. . . .
About this Owner's
Manual
Controls and
equipment ............ .... . .
Cockpit
General illustration ............. .
Instruments and
warning/indicator lights ....... .
Instruments ................... .
Warning/indica t or lights .. . .... . .
Driver information system . .. . . .
Introduction .. . .. .... .. . .. .. . . . .
Service interval display .... .. ... .
On-Board Diagnostic system (080)
Trip computer . . . .. . ... . . ..... . .
Menu display ...... . .. . .. . ..... .
Lap Timer .. .. . . . .. ..... .. .. . .. .
Speed warn ing system . . ..... . . .
Warnings and symbols .... . .... .
Opening and closing .. . .. .. . . . .
Keys . .................... . .... .
Power lock ing system .......... .
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Front lid ... . . .. . .. ... ...... . . . .
Ant i-t heft alarm system ..... . .. .
Power windows . .. . .. . .. . .. . . .
Clear vision .............. . .... .
Lights
Interior lights ... .. .... . . .. .. . . .
Vision .. . .. . . . . .. .... . . . .. . . . . .
W iper and washer system .. .. . . .
Mirrors ..... . .............. . .. .
Digital compass ............... .
Seats and storage . .. .. .... . .. .
49 Kick-down
50 Launch Contro l Pr ogram . .. . ... .
51 Steering wheel with shif t paddles
53 Em ergency program .... . .. . ... .
p k"
53 ar 1ng system .. .. . . .. . ..... . . .
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General informa tion ..... . .... . .
Accoustic par k assist .. .. .. . .. . .
Advanced parking system . . .. .. .
Homelink® . ..... . . . . . . . ...... . .
Universal remote control .. . . .. . .
General re commendat ion s . . . . . . 67
Power seats .......... . ....... .
H ead restraints ... . .. .. .. .. . . . .
Cup holder .. .. . . . . . . ...... . . . .
As ht ray . . .. . .. . .. . .. .. .. . . . .. .
Cigarette lighter / socket ..... . .. .
Storage ................... . .. .
Warm and cold
Climate controls .... .. ........ .
Rear window defogger Qiil • . .. • •.
Heated seats .... . ........ . • . ..
On the road .... . ........... . .. .
Steering . .. . . .. . ..... . . .. . .. . . .
Ignition lock and ignition switch .
Start in g the engine ............ .
St . h .
opping t e engine ........... .
Parking brake ................. .
Cru ise control ... . ..... . . .. . . • ..
Ad. . "d
u I magnetic r1 e . . . .. ... . . . . .
Automated manual
transmiss ion .... . . .. . . . .. . .. . . .
Descript ion . .. .. . . . .. .. .... . . . .
Manual operation . .. .... .. . .. . .
Automatic operation ...... . . . .. .
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Safety first .. . . . . .. ...... . . .
Driving Safely .. . . . .. . .. . .... . . .
Genera l notes . .... . . ....... . . . .
Proper occupant seating positions
Driver and passenger side footwell
Stowing luggage .......... . .. . .
Repor t ing Safety Defects . .... . . .
Safety belts . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . .. . . .
Genera l notes . .. . . .. . . .. ..... • .
Why safety be lts? . . .. . . . . .. . .. . .
Il lu strating the principle of an
acc ident ........ . .. . .. . ...... • .
How are safety be lts worn
correct ly? .. . .. . . .. .. . .. . .. . .. . .
Safety belt pretensioners ... . .. . .
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123

A" b
1r ag system ....... . .. . .. . .. .
Important things to know ...... .
Front airbags ... . .. . ... . ..... . .
Monitoring the Advanced Airbag
System ...................... .
Knee airbags ............ .... . .
Side airbags ....... •.. .........
Ch ild Safety ................... .
Impor t ant things to know ...... .
Important safety instruct ions for
using child safety seats ........ .
Child safety seats . . .. ...... . .. .
Insta lli ng a ch il d safety seat .... .
Tether for children .. . .. . .. . . . .. .
Additional Information ......... .
Vehicle operation .. .... . .
Intelligent t echno logy ..... . ... .
Notice about data recorded by
veh icle con t ro l modules . ..... . .
Electronic Stab ilization Program
(ESP) . .. . .. . .... . .. . ......... . .
Rear spoiler ............ . ..... .
Br a king ........... • .......... .
Power steering .......... . .. . .. .
Driv ing with your quattro® ..... .
Dry sump lubrication ..... ..... .
Driving and environment .. .. . .
Break - in per iod ................ .
Cata lytic converter ............ .
Sporty driving ................ .
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Opera t ion and maintenance . . . . . 171
Trai ler towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
150 Vehicle care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
152
156 C leaning and protection . . . . . . . 176
Tabl e of c ont e nts
Additional accessor ies,
modifications and parts
rep lacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • . . 227
Dec laration of Compl iance,
Telecommunication or Electronic
Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
159 Genera l inform atio n . . . . . . . . • . . . 176
161 Care of exterior... .. . .. . .. . . . . .. 176 Do-it -yourself service ... 231
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Care of interior ................ . 180
Fuel supply and filling your fuel
tank .... . .. . .. . ..... . .. .. . . .... . 186
Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Fuel tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
Checking and filling .. ......... .
Engine compartmen t lid ........ .
Engine oi l .................. .. . .
Engine cooling system . . .. . . . . . .
Brake fluid ......... . ..... . . . . . .
Battery ....................... .
Windshield washer container ... .
Tires and vvhee ls ... .. ......... .
T ires . .. ........... . .. . ....... .
T ire press u re monitoring system .
Consumer Information ........ .
Wa rr an t y coverages .. . ......... .
Reporting safety defects ....... .
Opera ting your vehicle outside t he
U.S.A. or Canada .. .... .. . .. .. . .
Audi Service Repair Manuals and
Literature . . .. ........ . . .. ..... .
Maintenance ..... . .. . ........ . .
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What do I do novv? . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232
Trunk escape handle . . . . . . . . . . . . 232
Breakdown kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232
T ire repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233
Wha t should I be aware of when
h . . ?
c anging a tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
Jump -st ar t ing .................. 241
Em e rgency tow ing with commercial
t ow tr u ck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243
Fuses and bulbs .. . .. .. . .... . .. . 245
Fuses . ....... ......... ..... . . .. 245
B ul bs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248
irechnical data

Table of contents
Technical data
General information
251
252
Expl a nation of technical data . . . . 252
Veh ic le ident if ication . . . . . . . . . . . . 252
Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253
Da t a . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254
RS 4 .2 quattro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254
Dimens ions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 4
Capac it ies (app r ox.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254
Alphabetical index ..... . 257

Vehicle literature
In addition to this Owner's Manual, your Audi comes with a
Warranty & Maintenance booklet.
Moreover, depending on the model and the equ ipment, there may
be additiona l instruction book lets delivered with your vehic le (for
examp le, Operating Instruct ions f or your Sound System, Navigation
System etc .).
If you are missing one of these publ ications, or if you believe that
the information is not comp lete, contact your authorized Audi
dea ler for assis t ance.
The Warranty & Maintenance booklet
exp lains how you can keep your Audi in t op driving cond it ion by
having it serviced regular ly and contains detailed information about
the warranties covering your Audi . Always have the book let with you
when you take your vehicle to an authorized Audi dea ler for service.
Your Audi Service Adviser will record each scheduled service and
can answer any questions you may have regarding how to ma inta in
your vehicle .
In Canada,
the vehicle literature is also avai lab le in French . To obtain a copy,
contact your dealer or write to :
Au Canada, on peut se procurer un exemplaire en frarn;:ais de ce
document aupres du concession naire ou de:
Volkswagen Canada, Inc.
Client Assistance
Assistance a la Clientele
777 Bayly Street, West,
Ajax, Ontario L1S 7G7
If you sell your Audi
all literature should be left in the vehicle to make t he Wa rranty terms
as wel l as all operating, safety and maintenance information avail -
able to the next owner.
Controls and equip-
ment Safety first Vehicle operation
V e hi c le lit e rat ur e
If you change your address or if you bought this
Audi used
be sure to send in a " Notice of Address Change"/ "Notice of Used
Car Purchase" post card. This card can be found in the Warranty &
Ma intenance booklet or obtained from your authorized Aud i dealer.
It is in your own inte rest th at w e are able to cont act you should the
need arise . •
Vehicle care Do-it-yourself service Technical data

About this Own e r's Manu a l
About this Owner's Manual
This owner's manua l contains important information, tips, sugges -
tions, and warnings for the use of your vehicle.
Make sure that this owner's manual is always located in the vehicle .
This is especially important if you allow other people to drive the
veh icle, or if you sell it .
This owner's manua l describes the equipment range specified for
t his model at the ed itoria l deadline date . Some of the equ ipment
described here wi ll only be availab le at a later date, or on ly in
specific mar kets.
Some sections in th is owner's manual do not apply to all ve hicles.
In that case, the range of applicability is given at the beginning of
the sect ion, e. g. "Applies to vehicles : w ith R tron ic". In add itio n,
optional equipment is indicated by an asterisk" * " .
The deta ils in the illustrations may be diffe rent fro m t hose in your
veh icle, and are intended to be viewed as a basic guide .
Please note that the pictures in this manual show the European Audi
R8 mode l. It may show f eatures not availab le in Nort h America .
You wil l find a table of contents at the beginning of this book, which
displays all t op ics descr ibed in this manua l in orde r of appea rance .
You wil l find an alphabetical index at the end of this book.
All direct ions, such as "left", "right", "front" , "back", are relative to
the direction of trave l.
* opt iona l equipmen t
..,. This section conti nues on the next page.
• Indicates the end of a sect ion.
® Registered trademarks are identified with a® · If this symbo l is
m issing, it is no guaran t ee that the te rms can be used freely.
=>& Cross-ref erence to a "WAR NING!" wit hin a section. For indi -
cat ion with a page number, the corresponding "WARNI NG!" can be
fou nd outs ide of the section.
& WARNING
Text w ith thi s symb ol contains important information on safety
and how to reduce the risk of personal injury or death .
0 Note
Text wit h this symbol draws your atten t ion to potential sources of
damage to your veh icle.
<£'For the sake of the environment
Text with this symbol contains inf ormation about the environ ment
and how you can help protect it .
[i ]Tips
Text with this symbol contains special tips and other information
about getting th e mos t out of your vehicle and it s feat ures. •

Controls and equip-
ment Safety first Vehicle operation Vehicle care
About this Owner's Manual
Do-it-yourself service Technical data

Controls and equipment

Cockpit
Fig. 1 Some of the equipment or features shown in the general illustration may be standard equipment on your vehicle or may be optional equipment depending on your
model.

Cockpit
General illustration
G)
0
G)
©
©
©
0
©
©
Power window switches
Door handle
Power locking switch
Adj uster con t rol fo r outside mirrors
Switches f or:
- Front lid release
- Fuel filler flap release ................. .. ..... .
Air outlets .. .. .. .. .. . ... . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . .. .
Light swi tch .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . ... . ... . .. .. .. .. .. . .
Turn signa l and high beam
Multifunction steering wheel with :
- Horn
- Dr iver's airbag .. .. .. .. .. . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . .. .
- Audio, te lephone and voice control system oper -
ati ng buttons
- Shift buttons for manua l operation (R tronic) . .. . .
@ Instrume nt c luster . .. . ... . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . .
@ Switches f or:
@
@
@
@
- Windshield wiper/washer ......... .. .. .. .. .... .
- Trip compute r .. .. . ... . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . .. .
- Menu display .......... .. .. ..... .. .. .. .. .. .. .
- Lap Timer ............. . ...... .. ...... . ..... .
- Speed wa rning system . .. . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . .. .
Navigat ion system
Glove co m part m ent (lockab le)
Front passenger's airbag ....................... .
Rear window defogger switch .. .. .. ...... .. .. . .. .
Controls and equip-
ment
51
47
64
49
188
76
53
57
129
91
12
59
25
26
29
33
72
129
78
Co c kpit
@ Climate contro ls .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . .......... .. .. .. .
@ Gear shift lever or selector lever (R tronic):
- Manua l transmission
- R tronic .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . ...... .
@ Switches for:
- Audi magnetic ride . ...... . ... . ... . ... . ...... .
- Electronic Stabil ization Progra m (ESP) .. .. . .. .. . .
- Emergency flasher ...... .. ............. .. .. .. .
- Retractable rear spoiler ....................... .
- Aud i parki ng sys tem .. . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . .. .. . .
@ Ashtray w it h cigarette lighter/socket
@ Parking brake lever ............................ .
@ Steering lock/ignition/starter switch (in the steering
whee l co lum n ) . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . ... . ... . .. .. .. .. .
74
88
86
164
57
166
93
83
81
@ Adjustab le steering co lumn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
@ Cruise cont rol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
@ Instrument lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
@ Data Link Connector (DLC) for On Board Diagnostics
(OBD II) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
@ Engine compartment lid release 191
[i ]Tips
A separate brochure is prov ided for your factory -i nsta ll ed Audi Nav i-
gation System . •

Instruments and warning/indicator lights
Instruments and warning/indicator lights
Instruments
Instrument cluster and controls
The instrument cluster is your central source of informa-
tion.
Fig. 2 Overview of the instrument cluster
G) Engine oil temperature ...... . ................. .
0 Tachometer with time and date display .. . ........ .
G) Warning/indicator lights .................... . .. .
© Coolant temperature gauge ..................... .
© Fuel gauge ...... . .......... .. .. .. .......... . . .
© Speedometer with odometer ............. .. .. . . .
(i) Voltmeter .................................... .
© Set/Check button . . ...... .. .. .. .. .. .. . ........ .
12
13, 13
16
13
14
15
15
13,36
© Driver information display ...................... .
@) Reset button for trip odometer .................. .
22
15
The illumination for the instrument cluster lights up whenever you
switch on the ignition with the vehicle headlights off. The gauges
are also illuminated when the lights are turned on . •
Engine oil temperature display
The engine oil temperature display => fig . 2 only operates with the
ignition on . To prevent engine damage, please observe the
following important points concerning the temperature ranges.
Cold range
If the needle is at the bottom of the gauge, the engine oil has not
reached operating temperature yet. Avoid high engine speeds, full
throttle applications and heavy engine loads.
Normal range
The engine has reached operating temperature when the needle
moves into the center of the gauge under normal driving condi-
tions. The needle may move higher on the gauge with heavier
engine load at high outside temperatures. This is not a cause for
concern as long as the warning light «e;,; in the display does not
flash.
Warning light «e;,;
If the symbol «e;,;in the display flashes , either the engine oil temper-
ature is too high or the engine oil level is too low ~ page 195.
If the needle is well in the upper area of the gauge, the engine oil
temperature is too high . Stop the vehicle, switch the engine off and
allow it to cool. If the warning light comes on again after driving a
short distance, contact an authorized Audi dealer. •

Tachometer (engine rev counter)
The tachometer indicates the engine RPM (revolutions per
minutes).
If engine RPM drops below 1,500, you should downshift to the next
lower gear. The red area at the end of the scale indicates max imum
permissible engine RPM after the break -in period . Before reaching
this area, shift into the next higher gear, switch off the Rtronic Sport
mode or ease your foot off the accelerator pedal.
(D Note
The tachometer needle~ page 12, fig. 2 @ should not move into
the red range . If it does, then only for a very short period of time. You
could damage your engine by driving at high RPM. •
Digital clock with date display
Your vehicle is equipped with a quartz controlled digital
clock.
Fig. 3 Instrumen t
cluster with th e digita l
clock
Date and time are set usin g t he knob => fig. 3.
Controls and equip-
ment
In st rum e nts a nd w a rning / indi c ator lig ht s
To se t th e hour
- Pull the knob (hour display flashes) and turn it to the left
or rig ht.
To set the m inutes
- Pull the knob as many t imes as necessary unt il t he
m inute display flashes.
- Turn t he knob to the left or right .
To set the date
- Pull the knob as many t imes as necessary unti l the day,
month or year display flashes.
- Turn the knob to the left or right .
To hide or displ a y the dat e
- Pull the knob as many t imes as necessary unt il the date
dis p lay flashes .
- Turn the knob to the left or right.
When the date disp lay stops blinking , this means the time and date
have been successfu lly st ored.
With the ign ition off, pushing or pulling the Set/Check button
~ page 12, fig. 2 © can turn on the display field lighting for a few
seconds . •
Engine coolant temperature gauge
The engine coolant gauge~ page 12,fig . 2 @ only works when the
ignition is on. To prevent damage to your engine, please note the
following important points. .,_
irechnical data

Instrum e nts and warnin g/ indi c at o r lig hts
En g in e c old
As long as the needle remai ns at the left end of the gauge, the
engine st ill has not reached its operating temperature . Avoid high
engine speeds, heavy eng ine loads and heavy t hrottle.
Norm a l t e mp e ratur e
When the engine has reached its operat ing temperature, the needle
wil l move into the middle of the gauge and remain there . If the
eng ine is working hard at high outside temperatures, t he need le
may turn further t o the right . This is no cause for concern as long as
the J_ warning light in the instrument cluster does not illuminate .
W a rning lig ht -L
When the J_ wa rning light starts to flash, this can mean one of two
things: either the coolant temperature is too high, or the coo lant
level is too low =>page 37.
If the needle is we ll on the right side of the gauge, the coo lant
temperature is too high. Stop the vehicle, swit ch the engine off and
allow it to cool. If the warning light comes on again after driv ing a
short distance, contact an authorized Audi dealer .
& WARNING
• Always observe the warning in => page 191, "Work ing in the
engine compartment " before opening the engine compartment lid
and checking the engine coolant level.
• Never open the engine comp artment lid if you see or hear
steam, or if you see engine coolant dripping from the engine
comp artment. You could burn yourself. Let the engine cool off first
so that you cannot hear or see any steam or engine coolant .
0 Note
• Mounting additional lights or accessories in front of the air inlets
reduces the coo ling effect of the radiat or. At high out side tempera -
tures or high engine load, the engine cou ld overheat.
• The front spoi ler has been designed to properly distribute the
coo ling air w hen t he vehic le is moving . If the spo iler is damaged,
this could reduce the cooling effect and the engine could then over -
heat . Ask your authorized Audi dealer for assistance . •
Fuel gauge
The fuel gauge works only w hen the ignition is on. When the need le
reaches the red area, the warning light in the instrument cluster wi ll
illuminate =>
page 38 5) . This means you have approximate ly
2.6 gal lons (10 liters) of fue l left in the tank. Time to refuel!
The tota l tank capacity of your vehic le is listed in Technical data
=>page 254.
0 Note
Never run the tank completely dry! An irregular supply of fuel can
cause engine misfiring and fuel could enter into the exhaust
system . The catalyt ic converter co uld then overheat and be
damaged . •

Speedometer with odometer
The speedometer shows you the vehicle speed, and the
odometer shows you how many miles (kilometers) you
have driven.
Fig. 4 Speedometer
close-up: odome t er
display
The distance driven is shown in miles (USA models) or in kilometers
(Canada models).
Lower o do mete r
The lower odometer shows the tota l number of miles (kilometers)
driven.
U p p er odo m et e r {tr ip odome t e r)
The upper odometer shows the tota l number of miles (kilometers)
driven since you last reset the odometer back to zero. You can use
this odometer when you want to keep track of how many miles (ki lo-
meters) you have dr iven for a single trip or errand. The last digit ind i-
cates 1/10 of a mile (100 meters). You can set the trip odometer back
to zero by pressing the reset button~ fig. 4.
With the ignition off, pushing of the Set/Check button~ page 12,
fig . 2 © can t urn on the display field lighting for a few seconds .
Controls and equip-
ment
In st rum e nts a nd w a rning / indi c ator lig ht s
M al fun ct io n mess a ge
If there is a malfunction somewhere in the instrumen t cluster, dEF
wil l appear in the trip odometer and wi ll stay on. Contact your
authorized Audi dealer to have the problem corrected.
Im m o b iliz er
When the ignition is switched on, the data on the ignition key are
scanned automatically.
If an unauthorized key was used, SAFE is displayed continuous ly in
the odometer display field. The vehicle cannot be operated
~ page 44. •
Voltmeter display
The voltmeter shows the voltage in the vehic le electrical system.
The norma l reading is between 12 and 14 volts. If the reading drops
below 12 vo lts with the engine running, you should have the power
supply (battery and generator) inspected by an authorized Audi
dea ler.
[i ]Tips
Voltage can drop below 8 volts when you start the engine. •
Technical data

Instruments and warning/ indicator lights
Warning / indicator lights
Overview
The warning/indicator lights indicate different functions
or a possible malfunction.
Fig. 5 Instrument cluster with warning/indicator lights
G)Warning/indicator lights in the tachometer
@ Turn signals =>
page 18
© Warning/indicator lights in the Driver Information System
=>page35
© Warning/indicator lights in the speedometer •
(DWarning / indicator lights in the tachometer
Audi magnetic ride
Tire pressure too low
EPC
Electronic power control
=>
page 77
=>page 77,
=>page224
=>page 18
Electronic Stabilization Program (ESP) =>page 18
USA models:
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIU
Canada models:
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIU
D High beam
Rear spoiler
@ Warning / indicator lights in the
speedometer
CRUISE
USA models:
Cruise control activated
01:2 Canada models:
Cruise control activated
AIR USA models:
BAG Airbag system
-
.o. Canada models:
~q Airbag system
=>
page24
=>page24
=>page 78
=> page 18
=>page 79
=>page 19
=> page 19
=>page 19
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•
...

0 Generator =>
page 19
Safety belt =>page 19
BRAKE
USA models:
Brake system, parking brake set
=>
page 19
- -
CCD) Canada models: =>page 19
Brake system, parking brake set
ABS
USA models: =>page 20
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) defec-
tive
Canada models: =>page 20
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) defec-
tive
& WARNING
• Failure to heed warning lights and other important vehicle
information may result in serious personal injury or vehicle
damage.
-
• Whenever stalled or stopped for repair, move the vehicle a safe
distance off the road, stop the engine, and turn on the emergency
flasher =>page 57.
• The engine compartment of any motor vehicle is a potentially
hazardous area. Before you check anything in the engine compart-
ment, stop the engine and let it cool down. Always exercise
extreme caution when working under the engine compartment lid
=>page 191, "Working in the engine compartment"
[i] Tips
• When a yellow warning symbol appears, one warning tone
sounds . Check t he function displayed as soon as possible.
Controls and equip-
ment
Instruments and warning/indicator lights
• When a red symbol appears , three warning tones sound in a row .
The symbol continues to flash until the fault has been corrected. •
Ap plies to veh icles: w ith Audi mag netic ride
Audi magnetic ride Q
The indicator light monitors vehicle damping.
The indicator light Qilluminates when t he igni t ion is switched on as
a function check.
[i] Tips
If the indicator lamp illuminates while you are driving, there is a
malfunction in the vehicle damping . The chassis should be
inspected immediately by an authorized Audi dealer. •
Ap plies to veh icles: w ith t ire pressure m on ito ring system
Tire pressure monitoring system (1)
Tire pressure that is too low must be corrected as soon as
possible.
The (.!.)warning/indicator light ill um in ates for a few seconds
after the ignition is turned on as a function check. If the (.!.)
warning light comes on , pressure in at least one tire is too
low.
- Stop driving as soon as possible without endangering
yourself and other drivers on the road.
- Inspect all tires.
- Correct the tire pressure =>
page 211.
Additional information about the tire pressure monitoring system
can be found => page 224. •

Instrum e nts and warnin g/ indi c at o r lig hts
Electronic power control EPC
This warning/indicator light monitors the electr onic
power control.
The EPCwarning/indicator light (Electronic Power Control) illumi -
nates when you switch on the ign ition as a function check .
[i ]Tips
If this warning/indicator light illuminates whi le you are dr iving, then
there is a malfunction in the engine electronics . Have the ma lfunc -
t ion corrected as soon as possib le by your authorized Audi dea ler or
qualified workshop. •
Electronic stabilization program (ESP) ~
The warning/indicator light m onitors the electronic stabi-
lization progr am.
The warning/indicator light 1', has the fo llowing functions:
• It bl inks while you are driving, when t he ESP is working.
• It illuminates when you switch on the ignit ion for approximate ly
2 seconds as a funct ion check.
• It illuminates when there is a malfunction in the ESP.
• It illuminates when the ESP is switched off.
• It illu minat es if there is a malfu ncti on in the ABS, since t he ESP
is part of the ABS system .
If the ESPwarning/indicator light illuminates and stays on after you
have started the engine , this may mean that the control system has
temporari ly switched off the ESP. If this is case, you can reactivate
t he ESP by switching the ignition off and then on again. The
warning/indicator light shou ld go out to show that the system is
f ul ly functional again .
For more information about the ESP=> page 164.
If the battery is disconnected and reconnected, this warning/indi -
cator light illu minates after the engine star ts unti l you have driven
straight ahead for a short distance . •
High beam S:D
The ~D warning/indicator light illuminates when the high beams are
on or whe n you use the head light flasher.
For more information =>
page 57. •
Rear spoiler -:;J.
The warn ing/ind ic ator light monitors the electric ally
retractable rear spoiler.
The warning/indicator light -:::}.has the following functions :
• It comes on for about 3 seconds as a function check when the
ign ition is switched on .
• It comes on if there is a malfunct ion in the electrical ly retractab le
rear spoiler.
Additiona l information about the electr ical ly retractable rear spoiler
=>
page 166. •
Turn signals ¢ ¢
Whenever you use the left ¢ or the right ¢ turn signal, the indicator
light blinks . When you use the emergency flasher, both indicator
lights flash .
If one of the turn signa l light bu lbs burn out, the turn signa l wil l
blink twice as fast as normal.
Additiona l information on the turn signals=> page 57. •