Audi A8 2010 User Manual

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Maintenance
Audi A8 2010 ➤
Edition 11.2014
Service
Service Department. Technical Information

Audi A8 2010 Specifications

General

Brand	Audi
Model	A8 2010
Category	Automobile
Language	English

Summary

General Information

Overview of Engines

Details on the various engine types available for the vehicle.

Warnings for High-Voltage Vehicles

Safety precautions for working with high-voltage systems.

Overview of High-Voltage Components and Wires

Identification of high-voltage system components and wiring.

Working in the Vicinity of High-Voltage Components

Safety procedures for working near high-voltage parts.

Handling High-Voltage Wires

Guidelines for safely handling high-voltage wiring.

Work That Must Be Performed with the Ignition Switched On

Procedures requiring the ignition to be switched on.

Work That Must Be Performed with the Ignition Switched Off

Procedures requiring the ignition to be switched off.

Preparations

Vehicle: Raising

Procedures for safely lifting the vehicle.

Activating Jacking Mode

Steps to activate jacking mode for vehicles with air suspension.

Engine Cover Panel: Removing and Installing

Instructions for removing and installing the engine cover panel.

Vehicle Diagnostic Tester: Connecting

Steps to connect the vehicle diagnostic tester.

Maintenance

Diesel Particulate Filter: Reading Out Ash Deposit Volume

Procedure to check ash deposit volume in diesel particulate filter.

Brake Fluid: Changing

Step-by-step guide for changing brake fluid.

Battery: Checking That Battery and Battery Cables Are Securely Fitted

Checking battery and battery cables for secure fit.

All Models Except A8 Hybrid

Checking battery and cable security for non-hybrid models.

A8 Hybrid

Checking battery and cable security for hybrid models.

Engine Oil: Draining

Procedure for draining engine oil.

Brake Pads: Checking Thickness

Procedure for checking brake pad thickness.

Tyres: Checking Condition and Wear Pattern, and Checking and Recording Tread Depth

Checking tyre condition, wear pattern, and tread depth.

Tyres: Checking Tyre Pressures and Adjusting if Necessary

Checking and adjusting tyre pressures for all tyres.

Front and Rear Axle

Checking and adjusting tyre pressures for front and rear axles.

Wheel Bolts: Tightening to Specified Torque

Procedure for tightening wheel bolts to the correct torque.

Components of Front and Rear Axles: Checking Play, Secure Attachment and Protective Boots

Checking front and rear axle components for play and damage.

Front Axle

Checking components of the front axle for play and damage.

Engine, Gearbox, Final Drive and Steering: Checking for Leaks and Damage

Checking engine, gearbox, final drive, and steering for leaks.

Engine Oil: Filling Up

Procedure for filling engine oil.

All Engines Except 12-cyl. Petrol Engine 6.3 Ltr. FSI

Procedure for filling engine oil for most engines.

Engine Oil: Checking Oil Level and Correcting if Necessary

Checking and correcting engine oil level.

Checking Oil Level with Dipstick

How to check engine oil level using the dipstick.

Checking Oil Level on MMI

How to check engine oil level using the MMI system.

Spark Plugs: Renewing

Procedure for renewing spark plugs.

4-cyl. Petrol Engine 2.0 Ltr. TFSI Hybrid

Procedure for renewing spark plugs for this engine type.

Air Cleaner: Renewing Filter Element and Cleaning Housing

Renewing air filter element and cleaning housing.

4-cyl. Petrol Engine 2.0 Ltr. TFSI Hybrid

Renewing air filter element for this engine type.

Fuel Filter: Renewing

Procedure for renewing the fuel filter.