2023 Audi R8 User Manual

In the world of high-performance sports cars, the 2023 Audi R8 is the best in terms of speed and style. Audi has a long history of making great cars, and the R8 is a great example of how committed the brand is to giving drivers an amazing experience. The 2023 R8 is a seamless blend of adrenaline, precision, and luxury thanks to its iconic form, cutting-edge technology, and heart-pounding power. The R8 is for people who want nothing less than an exciting and polished driving experience in a supercar, whether they are tearing up the track or taking on the open road.

Starting to drive

Various convenience and safety functions may be available when the vehicle begins driving, depending on vehicle equipment.

Starting on hills with the parking brake set
Requirement: the driver’s door must be closed.

• To start driving comfortably when on a hill, set the parking brake and begin driving as usual. The braking force of the parking brake does not release automatically until the wheels build up enough driving force.

Starting on hills with hill hold assist
If you take your foot off of the brake pedal when driving on hills, the braking force will be held for several seconds. At that time, you can start driving without the vehicle rolling backward.

Requirement: the driver’s door must be closed, the engine must be on, and the vehicle must be traveling uphill.

• To activate hill hold assist, press and hold the brake pedal for several seconds while the vehicle is stationary.

• If the power supply fails, you cannot set the parking brake once it is released, or release it if it is set. In this case, park the vehicle on level ground and secure it by engaging the “P” gear. Contact an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility for assistance.

• If you do not begin driving immediately after releasing the brake pedal, your vehicle may begin to roll batkylard. Press t he brake pedal or set the parking brake immediately.
• The hill hold assist cannot hold the vehicle on inclines in every scenario (for example, on slippery or icy ground).

Sporty driving

Driving in a sporty style, for example on a driving track, places more stress than usual on all vehicle components, especially the engine/motor, transmission, tires, brakes, and suspension. This type of operation requires additional inspection and maintenance work and may require components to be replaced earlier than usual. Your vehicle is designed and approved for road use. Therefore, driving on a driving track is only possible for a limited distance.

• Contact an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility. Have your vehicle inspected there to make sure it is suitable for driving on a track, and make sure you are aware of all current, applicable guidelines.

The following are some of the special requirements:

• The boiling point for the brake flu id must be within the tolerance range.
• New brake pads require a certain break-in period qpage 106.
• The tires, brake system, brake pads, and brake rotors must be in sound condition.

On the driving track

• Warm up the engine by driving no higher than two-thirds of the maximum permitted engine RPM. The engine oil must be brought to a minimum temperature of 158 °F (70 °C).
• Check the tire pressure when the tires are warm and adjust it if necessary.

If necessary, use the following functions:

• Dynamic Audi drive select mode• <::)page 95
• Launch Control ¢ page 89
• Limit ESC q page 105

After driving on a driving track

• Before parking the vehicle, you should allow the engine and brakes to cool back down to normal operating temperature by driving more moderately.
• Check the brake pads using a suitable method. Heavy diagonal wear can only be detected by inspecting visually. This is only possible to a limited extent from the outside.
  Check the tire pressure when the tires are cold and adjust it if necessary.

Automatic transmission

The current selector lever position is shown next to the selector lever > fig. 84. The current selector lever position is also shown in the instrument cluster display.

• You may need to release the selector lever lock depending on which selector lever position is selected and which one you would like to select. To do this, press the release button () on the selector lever © fig. 84.
• To engage the nearest selector lever position, move the selector lever forward or back until you feel the first pressure point. The selector lever will return to its original position.
• To shift beyond the nearest selector lever position, move the selector lever past the pressure point into the desired position. The selector lever will return to its original position. For example, you can skip over the “N” position if you would like to go directly from “D” into

Selector lever lock
The selector lever lock reduces the risk of selecting a position unintentionally, which can cause the vehicle to roll. When engaging some selector lever positions, you must press the release button @ on the selector lever and/or press the brake pedal f© ig. 84. You must press the brake pedal to engage a selector lever position when the engine is running and the vehicle is stationary. You do not have to press the brake pedal if you shift from “D” to “R” within one second. This allows you to “rock” the vehicle to free it when it is stuck.

P – Park
The wheels are locked in this position. Only shift into park when the vehicle is stationary > A\. To select the “P” selector lever position, press the “P” button @) on the selector lever © fig. 84. P appears next to the selector lever. You can only shift out of park when the engine is running and you are pressing the brake pedal. To release the parking lock, press the brake pedal, press the release button @ on the selector lever, and select the desired position ©f ig. 84. P engages automatically when you switch the engine off while D, S or R is engaged or in manual mode. If you switch the engine off when the N position is selected, the transmission remains in N for approximately 20 minutes and then P is engaged. You must use the parking lock emergency release before towing the vehicle @ page 90.

R – Reverse
The reverse gear is engaged in this position. Only select reverse gear when the vehicle is stationary and the engine is running at idle speed @ A\. To engage the “R” selector lever position, press the brake pedal, press the release button (@) on the selector lever, and select the “R” position fig. 84. A tone will sound when the reverse gear is engaged.

N- Neutral (idle)
The transmission is in idle in this position. To engage the N selector lever position, press the locking button @) on the selector lever and select the N position f© ig. 84 or pull both shift paddles at the same time > page 88, fig. 86. If you switch the engine off when the N position is selected, the transmission remains in N for approximately 20 minutes and then P is engaged. You cannot select the “N” position when the ignition is switched off. When driving through an automatic car wash, first select the “N” position and then turn the engine off. For safety reasons, the vehicle cannot be locked when the transmission is in the “N” position.

D/S – Driving forward
When the transmission is in the “D/S” position, it can be operated either in the normal “D” mode or in the “S” sport mode. Move the selector lever back to engage the “S” sport mode. You can only select the S selector lever position when “D” is engaged. To select the “D” selector lever position again when “S” is engaged, move the selector lever back © (\. To shift from “N” to “D” when traveling at speeds below 1 mph (2 km/h), press the brake pedal and shift into the “D” position > A\. In the normal mode “D”, the transmission automatically selects the correct gear. It depends on engine load, vehicle speed and driving style. Select the sport mode “S” for sporty driving. The vehicle makes full use of the engine’s power. Shifting may become noticeable when accelerating. The “S” selector lever position engages automatically when you select the dynamic mode in drive select. Additional driving programs are available when you select the performance mode* © page 97.

WARNING

• Before 5tarting to drive, check if the desired selector lever position is displayed next to the selector lever.
• The vehicle can roll even if the ignition is switched off.
• Power is still transmitted to the wheels when the engine is running at idle. To prevent the vehicle from “creeping”, you must keep your foot on the brake in all selector lever positions (except •p• and “N”) when the engfne is running.
• Before opening the engine compartment lid, select the “P” selector lever position and set the parking brake. This reduces the risk of an accident. Always read and follow the applicable warnings q page 194, General information.

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