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Exterior lighting

Headlights

Headlight versions

The following headlight versions are available for the Audi e-tron GT:

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LED headlights, PR number: 8IY + 8G0/8G1/8G9 + AV1 (ECE and SAE

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)

Matrix LED headlights, PR number: 8IY + 8G4 (ECE

)

[6]

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Matrix LED headlights with laser main beam, PR number: 8IZ + 8G4 (ECE and SAE

)

PR number key:

8G0

8G1

8G4

8G9

Without light assist system

Main beam assist

Matrix beam

Light assist system pre-installation for functions on demand (FOD)

[6] ECE = for the European market

[7] SAE = for the North American market

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8IY

8IZ

LED headlights with lens

LED headlights with variable light distribution and additional laser main beam

General description

All headlight versions of the Audi e-tron GT use LEDs or laser diodes. The headlights are connected to the vehicle body by adjuster

elements. This allows the headlights to be aligned exactly with the other parts of the body. Before the headlights can be removed,

the bumper cover has to be detached. In the event of damage to the headlight attachments, repair tabs can be attached to the

headlight housing.

LED headlights and matrix LED headlights

These two versions are physically identical and differ only in terms of how they are controlled. This means that LED headlights can

be upgraded to matrix LED headlights with functions on demand (FOD). A software update purchased by the customer changes how

the LEDs are controlled and activates the matrix beam function.

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LED headlights

Lighting functions

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Daytime running lights

Marker lights

Dipped beam

Main beam

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All-weather lights

Turn signal

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Side marker lights (SAE only)

Special features of the lighting functions

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On the ECE version, the marker lights/daytime running lights are switched off when the turn signal is on. On the SAE version, a

distinction is made between “signalling by day” and “signalling by night”. When “signalling by day” the marker lights/daytime run-

ning lights are switched off and when “signalling by night” the daytime running lights are dimmed to marker light level.

Regardless of market, the all-weather lights are deactivated when the headlight flasher/main beams are activated.

Adjusting headlights for driving on other side of road

It is not necessary to adjust the headlights. The legal requirements are met without additional measures.

When driving on motorways, the dipped beam headlights setting should be selected at the light switch. This stops the light level

from being raised by the headlight range control and thereby prevents you from dazzling oncoming road users.

Equipment

The LED headlights can be combined with the main beam assist as an option.

Headlight range control

The LED headlights are equipped with automatic dynamic headlight range control.

Matrix LED headlights

Lighting functions

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Daytime running lights

Marker lights

Dipped beam

Matrix beam main beam

Dynamic turn signal

All-weather lights

Static turning light

Intersection light (in combination with navigation system)

Motorway light

Static cornering light

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Side marker lights (SAE only

, not illustrated)

Special features of the lighting functions

[6]

On the ECE version, the marker lights/daytime running lights are switched off when the turn signal is on. On the SAE version, a

distinction is made between “signalling by day” and “signalling by night”. When “signalling by day” the marker lights/daytime run-

ning lights are switched off, while when “signalling by night” the daytime running lights are dimmed to marker light level.

Regardless of market, the all-weather lights are deactivated when the headlight flasher/main beams are activated.

Adjusting headlights for driving on other side of road

It is not necessary to adjust the headlights. The legal requirements are met without additional measures.

When driving on motorways, the dipped beam headlights setting should be selected at the light switch. This stops the light level

from being raised by the headlight range control and thereby prevents you from dazzling oncoming road users.

Headlight range control

The matrix LED headlights are equipped with automatic dynamic headlight range control.

[7] SAE = for the North American market

[6] ECE = for the European market

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LED headlights and matrix LED headlights

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Service

The parts marked with “service” in the exploded view of the headlight can be replaced individually in the event of damage. In addi-

tion, the housing cover with seal, the seal on the top and outside of the headlight sealing disc, adjuster screws, body adjuster ele-

ments and securing bolts are available as replacement parts. In the event of damage to the upper and inner headlight attach-

ments, repair tabs can be attached to the headlight housing. They are listed as a repair kit in the Electronic parts catalogue (ETKA).

It is very important to keep the inside of the headlight as clean as possible when renewing components in the inside of the head-

light. It is also recommended to use the ESD workplace VAS 6613 to prevent electrostatic discharge.

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Matrix LED headlights with laser main beam

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Lighting functions

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Daytime running lights

Marker lights

Dipped beam

Matrix beam main beam

Additional laser main beam

Dynamic turn signals

All-weather lights

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Background light; blue on ECE version, white on SAE version

Static turning light

Intersection light (in combination with navigation system)

Motorway light

Dynamic cornering light

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Side marker lights (SAE only

, not illustrated)

Special features of the lighting functions

[6] ECE = for the European market

[7] SAE = for the North American market

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The background light is operated together with the marker lights/daytime running lights. On the ECE version, the marker lights/

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daytime running lights and the background light are switched off when the turn signal is on. On the SAE version, the daytime

running lights are dimmed to marker light level when the turn signal is on but are undimmed again during the turn signal’s dark

phase. Regardless of market, the all-weather lights are deactivated when the headlight flasher/main beams are activated.

Adjusting headlights for driving on other side of road

It is not necessary to adjust the headlights. The legal requirements are met without additional measures.

When driving on motorways, the dipped beam headlights setting should be selected at the light switch. This stops the light level

from being raised by the headlight range control and thereby prevents you from dazzling oncoming road users.

Headlight range control

The matrix LED headlights with laser main beam are equipped with automatic dynamic headlight range control.

Headlight

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Service

The parts marked with “service” in the exploded view of the headlight can be replaced individually in the event of damage. In addi-

tion, the housing cover with seal, the seal on the top and outside of the headlight sealing disc, adjuster screws, body adjuster ele-

ments and securing bolts are available as replacement parts. In the event of damage to the headlight attachments, repair tabs can

be attached to the headlight housing. They are listed as a repair kit in the Electronic parts catalogue (ETKA).

It is very important to keep the inside of the headlight as clean as possible when renewing components in the inside of the head-

light. It is also recommended to use the ESD workplace VAS 6613 to prevent electrostatic discharge.

Service/adjustment and calibration (applies to all headlight versions on the Audi e-tron GT)

As on all headlights in Audi vehicles, the dipped beams are adjusted using two adjuster screws. However, the matrix beam main

beams on the Audi e-tron GT are not calibrated by measuring a reference segment. On the headlights of the Audi e-tron GT, the

inflection point of the dipped beam is measured. These values are entered in the test program of the diagnostic tester and the

correction value for the matrix beam main beams is calculated.

[6] ECE = for the European market

[7] SAE = for the North American market

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Note

The headlight versions available vary from market to market. This is not the topic of the descriptions on this page.

A new light switch and thereby a new operating concept was introduced with the Audi A8 (type 4N). This concept is

also used for the Audi e-tron GT. The operating concept allows, for example, the dipped beam headlights and the day-

time running lights to be switched off at speeds below 10 km/h. If this speed is exceeded, the light switch changes to

the “AUTO” position. Furthermore, the light switch is always in the “AUTO” position after the ignition has been switch-

ed off and on again, regardless of what was selected prior to the ignition being switched off.

Tail lights

Tail light versions

The following tail light versions are available for the Audi e-tron GT:

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Tail lights, PR number: 8VM (ECE and SAE

)

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Tail lights, PR number: 8VM + 8VP (ECE and SAE

)

PR number key:

8VM

8VP

LED tail lights with dynamic turn signals

LED tail lights with animated lighting functions

The tail lights on the Audi e-tron GT are in three sections; one tail light each on the left and right sides and a light unit which covers

the entire width of the boot lid. Only LED lights are used. The tail lights and the high-level brake light are activated by convenience

system central control unit J393.

[6] ECE = for the European market

[7] SAE = for the North American market

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