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– Switch on ignition and activate MMI.
– Press function selector button CAR .
– Under »Car systems«, navigate through following menu struc‐
ture:
♦ Servicing & checks
♦ Oil level
– Read off and evaluate oil level on display.
– If necessary, correct oil level:
Oil level Evaluation/measure
At “max” Drain engine oil until level meets optimum level.
Just under “max” Optimum oil level.
Significantly under “max” Fill up engine oil to optimum level (close bonnet to refresh oil level display).
Note
♦
The oil level display on the MMI is not refreshed when the
bonnet is open.
♦
A warning lamp in the driver information system indicates that
the level is too low.
3.44 Poly V-belts for ancillaries: checking
Caution
Risk of engine damage if camshaft drive slips.
♦ Turn crankshaft only in normal direction of engine rotation.
This maintenance item only applies to certain countries: Note
specification in Maintenance table.
8-cyl. petrol engine 4.2 ltr. MPI ⇒ page 72
10-cyl. petrol engine 5.2 ltr. FSI ⇒ page 73
12-cyl. petrol engine 6.0 ltr. MPI ⇒ page 75
3.44.1 8-cyl. petrol engine 4.2 ltr. MPI
Steps for removal:
– Remove noise insulation ⇒ page 13 .
Audi A8 2003 ➤
Maintenance - Edition 06.2014
72 3. Maintenance