Audi R8 - QUICK EFEENCE GUIDE User manual

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Audi R8
Quick reference guide

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The central locking system locks and unlocks both doors.
The central locking system can be operated via the remote control or by
turning the key in the lock.
Remote control keys
Unlocking button: Open one of the doors within about 30 seconds,
otherwise the vehicle will lock itself again automatically.
Unlocking button for luggage lid: Press the button for at least 1 second.
Locking button: The turn signals flash once to confirm that the doors and
luggage lid are properly locked.
Folding out the key: Press the button.
Folding in the key: Press the button and fold in the key.
Press and hold button or on the remote control key to open or close the windows
automatically.
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Dear Audi Driver,
This quick reference guide gives you a brief
introduction to the main features and
controls of your Audi R8.
However, it cannot replace the Owner’s
Manual which contains important
information and safety warnings.
We wish you safe and enjoyable
motoring with your Audi R8.
AUDI AG
Filling the tank
Press the button in the driver’s
door to open the tank flap. Unscrew
the tank cap anti-clockwise and
hook it onto the flap.
The correct fuel grade for your
vehicle is shown on the inside
of the tank flap.
The sticker listing the
tyre pressures is located
on the driver’s door pillar.
Locking and unlocking the vehicle
Luggage lid
Press button on the remote control key or the switch
on the driver's door. The luggage lid will spring open slightly.
Press the release lever between the radiator grille and the
lid to release the safety catch and lift up the lid.
To close the luggage lid, pull it down and
press it into the catch with both hands.
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Manual adjustment
Adjusting head restraints:
Take hold of the sides of the head restraint with
both hands and move it up as required.
Folding down backrest:
Slide the handle upwards and fold the backrest
down to the front.
Adjusting the backrest angle:
Take your weight off the backrest and turn the knob.
Adjusting seat height:
Pull up or press down the lever.
Moving seat backwards or forwards:
Lift the lever and move the seat. Then release the lever
and move the seat further until the catch engages.
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Electrical adjustment
Adjusting lumbar support:
Press the appropriate part of the switch.
Adjusting seat height and moving seat
backwards or forwards:
To raise/lower the seat at the front
To raise/lower the seat at the rear
To raise/lower seat
To move seat forwards/backwards
Adjusting backrest:
Backrest further upright/
further reclined
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Safety
All occupants must wear seat belts on every journey.
To ensure that the seat belts, belt tensioners and airbags
are fully effective, please note the following points:
Adjust seat and sit in correct position
Maintain a distance of at least 25 cm from the
steering wheel. Sit upright; the top of the head
restraint should be at eye level or higher.
Wear the seat belt correctly
Make sure that the shoulder section of the belt
is positioned over the centre of the shoulder and
move the lap section as far down over the hips as possible.
The belts must be worn tightly against the body.
If you are carrying children in your Audi R8, please follow
the instructions in the Owner's Manual supplied with
your Audi and read the instructions provided
by the child seat manufacturer.
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equipment and technical specifications. No legal commitment
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Adjusting seats and Safety

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Switches
Audi magnetic ride: Adjusts the
suspension to give a hard or soft ride as
needed.
ESP OFF: Deactivates/activates the
Electronic Stabilisation Program
Hazard warning lights
Extends/retracts rear spoiler manually.
Automatic extension/retraction of the
rear spoiler is governed by the road
speed.
Audi parking system: The parking aid is
activated automatically when reverse
gear is engaged. Press this switch to
activate the system when moving
forwards.
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Air conditioner
Temperature selection
Defrosting windscreen and side windows
ON/OFF switch, blower
Heated rear window
Air distribution
Driver’s/passenger’s seat heating
Automatic mode: Set the desired temperature
and press the button
Air recirculation mode: Circulates
and filters the air in the interior
of the vehicle
AC mode:
Activates/deactivates
air cooling
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Rtronic is an automatic gearbox allowing high-
speed gear changes using the gear selector lever or
the paddle levers on the steering wheel. The R tronic
uses shift-by-wire technology to operate the clutch
and change gear electronically. You can start or stop the
engine in any gear. You can choose whether to drive in
automatic mode or change gear manually. The current mode,
the engaged gear and the sport function are displayed in the
instrument cluster.
A - Automatic and manual gear selection
Briefly push the selector lever towards position Ato change
up and down automatically. You can change gear manually
by briefly pressing or pulling the selector lever.
Shifting up a gear: Briefly push the selector lever forwards (+).
Shifting down a gear: Briefly pull the selector lever back (-).
N - Neutral
Move the selector lever from position Ato the right (N) or from
position R(after reversing) to the left (A).
R - Reverse gear
With the vehicle stationary and idling, briefly press the selector lever
from position Nto R.
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To park, press and hold the
brake pedal when the
vehicle is stationary.
Apply the handbrake firmly.
Put the car in any gear and switch
off the ignition.
The SPORT function makes full use of the engine
power. In manual mode, you can accelerate
up to the maximum engine speed in each gear.
The launch control programme
enables maximum acceleration.
Air conditioner and R tronic

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Audi R8 Kurzanleitung englisch 3.07 282.562.827.20
Technical data
Cylinders, capacity 8 cylinders, 4163 cm3
Power output 309 kW at 7800 rpm
Maximum torque 430 Nm at 4500 - 6000 rpm
Valves per cylinder 4
Maximum speed 301 km/h
Acceleration from 0 - 100 km/h 4.6 seconds
Acceleration from 0 - 200 km/h 14.9 seconds
Kerb weight (unladen weight) 1560 kg (manual gearbox), 1565 kg (R tronic)
Gross vehicle weight 1860 kg (manual gearbox), 1865 kg (R tronic)
Vehicle length/width/height 4431/2029/1252 mm
Fuel Super plus unleaded (98 RON),
at least premium unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel tank capacity 75 litres

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Navigation system
Air conditioner
Gear lever/selector lever
(on vehicles with R tronic)
Switches
Handbrake
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp
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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.
Lever for turn signals and main beam
headlights
Control lever for cruise control system
Horn
Controls for audio, telephone and
speech control system
Instruments and warning/indicator
lamps
Lever for adjusting the steering wheel
position
Levers and switches for:
Windscreen wipers and washer, on-board
computer, menu function, lap timer and
speed warning function
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Door handle and central locking switch
Unlock
Lock
Light switch
Unlock switches for:
Fuel tank flap
Luggage lid
Engine lid lock release
Adjuster for exterior mirrors
Select left/right exterior mirror:
Press the adjuster to move the mirror
glass in the desired direction.
Exterior mirror heating
Fold in exterior mirrors
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Controls and displays

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Warning symbols
If one of the following 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.
Engine oil temperature gauge
Warning and indicator lamps
Rev counter
Coolant temperature gauge
Fuel gauge
Speedometer
Voltmeter
Mileage recorder:
pTrip recorder (top)
pTotal mileage (bottom)
Reset button for trip recorder
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Display for:
pDriver messages, warning symbols and
auto-check control
pRadio, CD or telephone
pOutside temperature
pOn-board computer, menu function,
digital speedometer
pLap timer (for recording and analysing
lap times)
pNavigation system
pMode, gear and sport function
(display for R tronic)
pService interval display
Control button for:
pCalling up driver messages again
pSetting speed warning 1
pSetting the time/time format/date
Digital clock and date
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Fault in the brake system
Fault in the cooling system
Engine oil pressure too low
Tyre pressure too low
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Coming home/leaving home function
If you open the driver's door or press the unlocking button on the
remote control key when the function is activated, the area surrounding
the vehicle will be lit for about 30 seconds.
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Light switch
Off
Sensor-controlled activation/deactivation
Side lights
Dipped beam/main beam headlights
Rear fog light: Pull switch out
from position .
Instrument lighting
The brightness will be adjusted automatically
according to the light conditions.
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Instruments