Audi A8 Getting To Know Manual page 24

function in the system may be switched off. The other cruise
control functions remain active as long as the indicator light
is on.
• You should only return to the saved speed if it is not too fast
for the current traffic conditions - risk of an accident!
Memory Seats
• Never adjust the driver's or front passenger's seat while the
vehicle is moving. If you do this while the vehicle is moving,
you will be out of position. Always adjust the driver's or front
passenger's seat when the vehicle is not moving.
• Be careful when adjusting the seat height. Check to see that
no one is in the way, or serious injury could result!
• Because the seats can be electrically adjusted with the
ignition off, never leave children unattended in the vehicle.
Unsupervised use of the electric seat adjustments may cause
serious injury.
• To reduce the risk of injury in the case of sudden braking or
accident, front passengers must never ride in a moving vehicle
with the backrest reclined. Safety belts and the airbag system
only offer maximum protection when the backrest is upright
and the safety belts are properly positioned on the body. The
more the backrest is reclined, the greater the risk of personal
injury from an incorrect seating position and improperly
positioned safety belts.
cluster display, one or more of your tires is significantly under
inflated. Reduce your speed immediately and avoid any hard
steering or braking maneuvers. Stop as soon as possible and
check the tires and their pressures. Inflate the tire pressure to
the proper pressure as indicated on the vehicle's tire pressure
label. Driving on a significantly under-inflated tire causes the
tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure. Under-inflation
also is likely to impair the vehicle's handling and stopping
ability.
• The driver is responsible for maintaining the correct tire
pressures. You must check the tire pressures regularly.
• Under certain conditions (such as a sporty driving style,
winter conditions or unpaved roads), the pressure monitor
indicator may be delayed.
• Ask your authorized Audi dealer if run flat tires may be used
on your vehicle. Your vehicle registration becomes invalid
if you use these tires when not permitted. Damage to your
vehicle or accidents could also result.
Trunk
• After closing the rear lid, always pull up on it to make sure
that it is properly closed. Otherwise it could open suddenly
when the vehicle is moving.
• To help prevent poisonous exhaust gas from being drawn
into the vehicle, always keep the rear lid closed while
• The power adjustment for the individual seats also works
with the ignition. For this reason, children should never be
left unattended in the vehicle - they could be injured!
• Exercise caution when adjusting the seats. Unsupervised or
careless seat adjustment can pinch fingers or hands causing
injuries.
• Vehicles with a pass through in the center console have
seating for four. The long center console between the two
rear seats is not a seating position. Therefore, a safety belt is
not provided.
• Do not use the front passenger's seat for seating when it
is in the reclining position. This increases the risk of serious
injury or death.
• Never adjust the reclining position when the front
passenger's seat is occupied. This increases the risk of injury.
• Do not tilt the display if the driver's view of the right
exterior mirror will be obstructed.
• Make sure the area between the leg support and the front
passenger's seat backrest is clear before folding the leg
support in so that you are not pinched.
• All seats are equipped with head restraints. Driving without
head restraints or with head restraints that are not properly
adjusted increases the risk of serious or fatal neck injury
dramatically.
• For safety reasons, the seat setting should only be recalled
driving. Never transport objects larger than those which fit
completely into the luggage area, because then the rear lid
cannot be fully closed.
• Never leave your vehicle unattended especially with the
rear lid left open. A child could crawl into the car through
the luggage compartment and pull the lid shut, becoming
trapped and unable to get out. To reduce the risk of personal
injury, never let children play in or around your vehicle. Always
keep the rear lid as well as the vehicle doors closed when not
in use.
• Never close the rear lid inattentively or without checking
first. Although the closing force of the rear lid is limited, you
can still seriously injure yourself or others.
• Always ensure that no one is within range of the rear lid
when it is moving, in particular close to the hinges and the
upper and lower edges - fingers or hands can be pinched.
• Never try to interfere with the rear lid or help it when it is
being opened or closedautomatically.
Voice Recognition
• Driving requires your complete and undivided attention.
As the driver, you have complete responsibility for safety in
traffic. Only use the MMI® system when traffic conditions
permit and always in a way that allows you to maintain
complete control over your vehicle.
when the vehicle is stationary - otherwise you risk having an
accident.
• If necessary, you stop the process by pressing the OFF button
or any of the memory buttons.
Navigation & Infotainment
• The demands of traffic require your full attention.
• Obey all traffic laws when driving.
• The route calculated by the navigation system is a
recommendation for reaching your destination. Obey traffic
lights, stopping restrictions, one-way streets, lane change
restrictions, etc.
Start-Stop System
• Never let the vehicle roll with the engine switched off. You
could lose control over the vehicle. This can lead to a collision
and serious injuries.
• The brake booster and the steering support do not work
while the engine is switched off. More force is required to stop
and to steer the vehicle.
• To reduce the risk of injuries, make sure that the Start-Stop
System is turned off when working in the engine compartment.
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
• If the tire pressure indicator appears in the instrument
• Adjust the volume of the audio system so signals from
outside the vehicle such as police and fire sirens can be heard
easily at all times.
• Always follow the safety precautions when using the Audi
connect® services and when using the wireless hotspot.
• Obey all applicable laws regarding use of telephones in
vehicles.
• Medical experts warn that cell phones can interfere with the
function of pacemakers. Always maintain a minimum distance
of 20 centimeters between the cell phone antenna and the
pacemaker.
• Do not carry the cell phone in a pocket directly over the
pacemaker when the phone is switched on.
• Switch the cell phone off immediately if you suspect it may
be interfering with the pacemaker.
• Do not use voice recognition system in emergencies because
your voice may change in stressful situations. It may take
longer to dial the number or the system may not be able to
dial it at all. Dial the emergency number manually.
• Switch your cell phone off in areas at risk for an explosion.
These locations are not always clearly marked. They may
include gas stations, equipment that stores or transports fuel
or chemicals, or locations where fuel vapors (such as propane
or gasoline vapor in vehicles or buildings), chemicals or large
quantities of dust particles (such as flour, sawdust or metal)