Getting started for Your Audi Rs Q8 SUV First Generation (2020-2026)

Getting started  
Getting started  
Online information  
myAudi  
WARNING  
You should only use the online Owner’s Man-  
ual when the vehicle is safely parked; other-  
wise, there is the risk of an accident.  
You can access your Owner’s Manual in digital  
form on your mobile device via myAudi. You can  
also find information on Audi Service, the main-  
tenance of your vehicle or the Digital Service  
Schedule.  
FAQs  
Before you set off  
How do I adjust the seats? ðpage 70  
How do I adjust the steering wheel?  
ðpage 74  
Important: You must have a myAudi account. You  
must have added your vehicle to the myAudi ac-  
count.  
How does the selector lever work? ðpage 113  
What is a transmission position and what is a  
driving program? ðpage 113  
Go online to my.audi.com, or  
Start the myAudi app on your mobile device.  
How does the electromechanical parking brake  
work? ðpage 125  
Note  
How do I adjust the exterior mirrors?  
ðpage 64  
Audi online manuals and the Digital Service  
Schedule are not available in all countries or  
on all mobile devices.  
How do I refuel my vehicle? ðpage 311  
How do I charge my plug-in hybrid vehicle?  
ðpage 141  
Accessing the Owner’s Manual in the  
vehicle  
How do I refill the AdBlue tank on my diesel ve-  
hicle? ðpage 316  
How do I operate the windscreen wipers on  
vehicles with rain sensor? ðpage 66  
Where is the windscreen washer container?  
ðpage 323  
Depending on the country, you may be able to  
view the Owner’s Manual in the vehicle.  
Important: The vehicle must be stationary.  
How can I store the tyre pressures? ðpage 343  
or ðpage 344  
Applies to MMI: On the home screen, select  
HELP > Owner’s Manual.  
How do I drive with a trailer or caravan?  
ðpage 158  
Whenever you open the Owner’s Manual, it is  
opened in the language selected as the system  
language on the MMI.  
Breakdowns and emergencies  
Applies to MMI: To change the language of the  
Owner’s Manual, select the following on the  
home screen: HELP > Owner’s Manual > .  
How do I jump-start my vehicle? ðpage 360  
Where can I find the warning triangle?  
ðpage 352  
Application options  
Where can I find the first-aid kit? ðpage 352  
Where can I find the recommended tyre pres-  
sures? ðpage 338  
Call up Owner’s Manual content by chapter  
View supplements (if supplement is available)  
Call up available indicator lamps and their  
meanings  
Which airbags are installed in my vehicle?  
ðpage 80  
Search for a certain key word in the index  
The text search function can be used to  
search the entire contents of the Owner’s Man-  
ual for your own search terms.  
Where are the towline anchorages on the vehi-  
cle? ðpage 362  
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Getting started  
Which functions can I control using the buttons  
on the steering wheel? ðpage 18 or  
ðpage 36  
Useful functions  
How can I use a mobile phone as a key to the  
vehicle? ðpage 39 or ðpage 48  
How can I have information displayed on the  
windscreen? ðpage 33, Head-up display  
How can I adjust the brightness of the instru-  
ment and display lighting? ðpage 64  
How can I open the boot lid with a foot ges-  
ture? ðpage 51  
How can I automatically control the distance to  
the vehicle in front? ðpage 192  
How can I have the adaptive cruise assist sys-  
tem react automatically to speed limits and the  
road ahead? ðpage 198  
Infotainment  
How can I connect my mobile phone to the  
handsfree telephone system? ðpage 243  
How can I switch between connected devices?  
ðpage 307  
How can I stay in my lane more easily?  
ðpage 196  
How can I receive a warning if I don’t stay in my  
lane? ðpage 206  
How can I call up information online?  
ðpage 254, Audi connect  
How can I use the parking aid? ðpage 219  
How can I safely navigate blind exits and inter-  
sections where it is difficult to see? ðpage 215  
or ðpage 225  
How can I use the Wi-Fi hotspot? ðpage 255  
What ways are there to enter a navigation des-  
tination? ðpage 266  
How can I operate the main beam headlights  
automatically? ðpage 60  
How do I operate the map functions?  
ðpage 269  
How can I drive off more easily? ðpage 126  
How can I check the blind spot more easily  
when changing lanes? ðpage 212, Side assist  
How can I change the vehicle set-up in different  
driving situations depending on my personal  
mood and driving style? ðpage 131, Audi drive  
select  
How can I display traffic information?  
ðpage 275  
How can I listen to the radio? ðpage 279  
How can I play media? ðpage 289  
How can I play music from my mobile phone via  
the infotainment system? ðpage 287, Blue-  
tooth audio player  
Why does the engine switch off while I am driv-  
ing? ðpage 118  
Tips and tricks  
How can I benefit from using the swerve assist  
and turn assist features? ðpage 211 or  
ðpage 211  
How can I unlock my vehicle from inside to let  
passengers in? ðpage 41  
How can I open all the windows from outside  
using the remote control key? ðpage 55,  
Convenience open/close function  
Displays and controls  
How do I turn on the touch displays?  
ðpage 26  
How can I adjust the opening position of the  
boot lid? ðpage 51  
How do I use the touch displays? ðpage 24  
How do I adjust the volume? ðpage 36  
How do I navigate through the menus?  
ðpage 27  
How can I operate both sides of the air condi-  
tioner together? ðpage 101  
How can I deactivate the front passenger's air-  
bag? ðpage 83  
How can I enter letters and numbers by hand-  
writing? ðpage 31  
How do I secure a child restraint system?  
ðpage 83  
How can I control functions such as the naviga-  
tion system by voice? ðpage 34  
What do I have to be aware of when driving  
through an automatic car wash? ðpage 346  
How can I drive in an efficient and environmen-  
tally conscious way? ðpage 121  
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Getting started  
How can I see when the next service is due?  
ðpage 334  
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Getting started  
Front cabin  
Fig. 1 Front cabin  
12  
1
2
3
4
5
Interior door handle  
Lockable glove box with:  
Central locking switch . . . . . . . . . . .  
Buttons for memory function . . . . .  
Vent  
41  
80  
CD/DVD drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Key-operated switch for front  
passenger’s airbag . . . . . . . . . . . .  
286  
83  
80  
13  
14  
Front passenger's airbag . . . . . . . .  
Control lever for:  
Depending on equipment fitted,  
buttons for:  
Turn signals and main beam  
headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Main beam assist . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Lane departure warning . . . . . . . .  
Lane guidance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
60  
60  
Drive select . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Electronic stabilisation control  
(ESC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Hazard warning lights . . . . . . . . .  
Defroster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Rear window heating . . . . . . . . . .  
Auxiliary heating / ventilation . . .  
131  
206  
196  
137  
62  
6
Multi-function steering wheel with:  
Horn  
100  
100  
Driver's airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Paddle levers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Head-up display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
80  
18, 36  
114  
105  
15  
16  
MMI control dial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
26, 36  
Depending on equipment fitted,  
buttons for:  
7
8
9
17  
33  
Parking aids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Park assist plus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Driver assist systems . . . . . . . . . .  
Depending on equipment fitted:  
219  
233  
175  
Control lever for windscreen wipers  
and washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
66  
26  
26  
10  
11  
Upper display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Lower display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
17  
10  
Getting started  
Starting the engine in the event  
of a malfunction . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Cup holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Electrical socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Ashtray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Cigarette lighter . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Vehicle key holder  
Overview of warning and  
indicator lamps  
111  
91  
90  
90  
90  
Description  
The warning and indicator lamps light up or flash  
in the instrument cluster. Their purpose is to in-  
dicate functions or faults. Certain warning and in-  
dicator lamps light up when the ignition is  
switched on and should go back out when the en-  
gine is switched on or once the vehicle is moving.  
18  
19  
20  
Depending on equipment fitted:  
USB ports with charging function .  
Audi phone box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Switches for:  
288  
245  
Some of the warning and indicator lamps may be  
accompanied by a driver message and a warning  
tone. The warning/indicator lamps and driver  
messages can be masked by further displays. To  
display a warning or message again, use the con-  
trols on the multi-function steering wheel to se-  
lect the second display tab (driver messages)  
ðpage 18.  
Electromechanical parking brake .  
Hold assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
125  
126  
Selector lever for automatic gear-  
box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
113  
110  
74  
START ENGINE STOP  
21  
22  
23  
button . . . .  
Steering wheel adjustment . . . . . .  
Control lever for:  
Speed regulation systems . . . . . .  
Adaptive cruise assist . . . . . . . . . .  
Controls for:  
188  
192  
Some of the warning lamps may be displayed in  
different colours.  
24  
Central warning/indicator lamps  
Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
All-weather lights . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Rear fog light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Bonnet lock release . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Button for:  
59  
59  
If the warning lamp or indicator lamp   
lights up, note the information in the instrument  
cluster.  
59  
25  
26  
322  
Boot lid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Tank flap release (plug-in hybrid  
drive) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
49  
Overview  
The equipment installed on your vehicle deter-  
mines which of the following warning/indicator  
lamps are shown:  
312  
64  
27  
28  
Adjuster for exterior mirrors . . . . .  
Switches for:  
Window regulators . . . . . . . . . . .  
Child lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
54  
53  
Red warning lamps  
Central warning lamp  
ðpage 11,  
instrument cluster  
Note  
Some of the items of equipment listed in  
ðpage 17  
this section are only fitted on certain mod-  
els or are optional extras.  
Cooling system  
ðpage 19,  
The arrangement of switches and controls  
on right-hand drive models* may be slightly  
different from the layout shown on  
ðpage 10. However, the symbols used to  
identify the controls are the same.  
ðpage 326,  
ðpage 326,  
ðpage 327  
Seat belt  
ðpage 79  
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Getting started  
Engine start system  
Lane departure warning  
ðpage 111  
ðpage 206  
Gearbox  
Pre sense  
ðpage 116  
ðpage 209,  
ðpage 209,  
ðpage 209,  
intersection assist  
ðpage 216  
Drive system  
ðpage 122,  
high-voltage system  
ðpage 139,  
electrical system  
ðpage 330  
Swerve assist  
ðpage 211  
Brake system  
AdBlue  
ðpage 125,  
ðpage 315  
ðpage 329,  
electromechanical parking brake  
ðpage 127  
AdBlue  
ðpage 315  
Bonnet  
Electromechanical parking brake  
ðpage 322  
ðpage 125  
Engine oil pressure  
Air suspension  
ðpage 324  
ðpage 133  
Engine oil level (MIN)  
Steering  
ðpage 324  
ðpage 134  
Electrical system  
Steering  
ðpage 330  
ðpage 134  
Loose wheel warning  
ðpage 340,  
Night vision assist  
ðpage 186  
ðpage 340  
Night vision assist  
Yellow indicator lamps  
Central indicator lamp  
ðpage 186  
Adaptive cruise assist  
ðpage 194,  
take over braking prompt  
ðpage 197,  
safe start monitor  
ðpage 203  
ðpage 11  
Engine speed governing  
ðpage 20  
Engine speed governing  
ðpage 20,  
Adaptive cruise assist  
ðpage 194,  
drive system  
ðpage 122,  
cooling system  
ðpage 326  
ðpage 198  
Take over steering prompt (adap-  
tive cruise assist)  
Central locking system  
ðpage 198  
ðpage 42  
Distance warning  
Battery in remote control key  
ðpage 205  
ðpage 47  
Lane departure warning  
Bulb monitor  
ðpage 206  
ðpage 63  
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Getting started  
Adaptive light  
Electronic stabilisation control  
ðpage 137,  
ðpage 63  
   
ðpage 137  
Headlight range control  
Electronic stabilisation control  
ðpage 63  
ðpage 137  
Light sensor/rain sensor  
ðpage 63,  
Electronic stabilisation control  
ðpage 137  
ðpage 69  
Anti-lock brake system  
Windscreen wipers  
ðpage 137  
ðpage 69  
Charge high-voltage battery  
ðpage 146,  
Safety systems  
ðpage 81  
tank/high-voltage system  
ðpage 312  
Engine start system  
ðpage 111  
Charge high-voltage battery  
ðpage 146,  
tank/high-voltage system  
ðpage 312  
Convenience key  
ðpage 111  
Gearbox  
ðpage 116  
Towing bracket  
ðpage 161,  
ðpage 161,  
ðpage 164  
Vehicle sound  
ðpage 122  
Drive system  
ðpage 122  
Fatigue warning  
ðpage 182  
Brake pads  
ðpage 125  
Distraction warning  
ðpage 183  
Brake servo  
ðpage 125,  
electromechanical parking brake  
ðpage 127  
Take over steering prompt (adap-  
tive cruise assist)  
ðpage 198,  
take over steering prompt (lane  
departure warning)  
ðpage 207  
Brake system  
ðpage 125  
Active roll stabilisation  
Adaptive cruise assist  
ðpage 133  
ðpage 204  
Suspension control  
Distance warning  
ðpage 133  
ðpage 205  
Air suspension  
Lane departure warning  
ðpage 133  
ðpage 208  
Steering  
Pre sense  
ðpage 134  
ðpage 208,  
ðpage 211,  
ðpage 212  
Steering  
ðpage 134  
Sport differential  
Side assist  
ðpage 135  
ðpage 214  
13  
Getting started  
Exit warning system  
Washer fluid level  
ðpage 215  
ðpage 334  
Intersection assist  
Loose wheel warning  
ðpage 216  
ðpage 340  
Emergency assist  
Tyre pressure  
ðpage 342,  
ðpage 344  
ðpage 217  
Parking aids  
Tyre pressure  
ðpage 342,  
ðpage 345  
ðpage 222  
Rear cross-traffic assist  
  
ðpage 228  
Park assist  
Further indicator lamps  
Dipped headlights  
ðpage 233,  
park assist plus  
ðpage 236  
ðpage 59  
Side lights  
Manoeuvre assist  
ðpage 59,  
dipped headlights  
ðpage 59  
ðpage 242  
Emergency call function  
ðpage 262  
Turn signals  
ðpage 60,  
ðpage 62  
Fuel tank system  
ðpage 311,  
ðpage 312,  
ðpage 318  
Turn signals  
ðpage 60,  
ðpage 62  
Emission control system  
ðpage 312,  
Rear seat belt  
ðpage 319  
ðpage 79  
AdBlue  
Plug-in hybrid modes  
ðpage 315  
ðpage 119  
AdBlue  
Start/stop system  
ðpage 315  
ðpage 123  
Particulate filter  
Hold assist  
ðpage 126,  
ðpage 126  
ðpage 318  
Engine oil level (MIN)  
ðpage 324,  
Downhill assist function  
ðpage 325  
ðpage 130  
Engine oil level (MAX)  
Trailer turn signals  
ðpage 324  
ðpage 159  
Engine oil sensor  
Cruise control  
ðpage 324  
ðpage 188  
Engine warm-up requested  
Speed limiter  
ðpage 324  
ðpage 188  
Electrical system  
Efficiency assist  
ðpage 330  
ðpage 190  
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Getting started  
Efficiency assist  
Door lock  
ðpage 190  
ðpage 42  
Efficiency assist  
Child lock  
ðpage 190  
ðpage 54  
Efficiency assist  
Child lock  
ðpage 190  
ðpage 54  
Efficiency assist  
Main beam assist  
ðpage 60,  
ðpage 190  
ðpage 61,  
Efficiency assist  
ðpage 63  
ðpage 190  
Rear seat belt  
Efficiency assist  
ðpage 79  
ðpage 190  
Auxiliary heating / ventilation  
Efficiency assist  
ðpage 190,  
adaptive cruise assist  
ðpage 194  
ðpage 107  
Convenience key  
ðpage 111  
Adaptive cruise assist  
Gearbox  
ðpage 194  
ðpage 116  
Adaptive cruise assist  
Plug-in hybrid modes  
ðpage 194  
ðpage 119  
Adaptive cruise assist  
Plug-in hybrid modes  
ðpage 194  
ðpage 119  
Driving off automatically (adap-  
tive cruise assist)  
Plug-in hybrid modes  
ðpage 119  
ðpage 194  
Plug-in hybrid modes  
Adaptive cruise assist  
ðpage 119  
ðpage 194  
Plug-in hybrid modes  
Lane departure warning  
ðpage 119  
ðpage 206  
Plug-in hybrid modes  
Park assist plus  
ðpage 119  
ðpage 234  
Plug-in hybrid modes  
Main beam headlights  
ðpage 60,  
ðpage 119  
Electromechanical parking brake  
ðpage 61  
ðpage 127  
Main beam assist  
Brakes  
ðpage 60  
ðpage 127  
Engine  
Downhill assist function  
ðpage 110  
ðpage 130  
Rear seat alert with warning tone  
Trailer assist  
ðpage 42  
ðpage 169  
Rear seat alert  
Trailer assist  
ðpage 42  
ðpage 169  
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Getting started  
Speed warning function  
Emergency assist  
ðpage 177  
ðpage 217  
Camera-based traffic sign recog-  
nition  
Emergency assist  
ðpage 217  
ðpage 179  
Parking aids  
Fatigue warning  
ðpage 222  
ðpage 182  
Rear cross-traffic assist  
Distraction warning  
ðpage 228  
ðpage 183  
Park assist  
Night vision assist  
ðpage 233,  
park assist plus  
ðpage 236  
ðpage 187  
Cruise control  
ðpage 190  
Park assist  
ðpage 233,  
park assist plus  
ðpage 236  
Speed limiter  
ðpage 190  
Efficiency assist  
ðpage 190,  
Manoeuvre assist  
ðpage 241,  
ðpage 199,  
adaptive cruise assist  
ðpage 204  
ðpage 242  
Tank flap  
ðpage 312  
Adaptive cruise assist  
ðpage 194,  
AdBlue  
ðpage 315  
ðpage 197  
Lane guidance (adaptive cruise as-  
sist)  
AdBlue  
ðpage 315  
ðpage 197  
Particulate filter  
Adaptive cruise assist  
ðpage 318  
ðpage 200  
Distance warning  
ðpage 205  
Lane departure warning  
ðpage 206  
Lane departure warning  
ðpage 206  
Lane departure warning  
ðpage 208  
Side assist  
ðpage 214  
Exit warning system  
ðpage 215  
Intersection assist  
ðpage 216  
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