Audi SQ8 2021 - Automatic Climate Control; System Operation Modes

Automatic Climate Control
System Controls
The advanced climate control system is accessed in the lower display and oers 4-zone heating and cooling, rear-seat
control of the system and a number of interior environment improvement features.
Driver and Passenger Controls
1. AUTO
Maintains your selected temperature by automatically
regulating the temperature, fan speed and airow. The
Climate Control System turns on automatically to condition
and dehumidify the air. Changing the air distribution or fan
speed will turn o the AUTO function.
2. Seat Heating
Select one of three seat heating levels by pressing repeatedly.
3. Seat Ventilation
Select one of three seat ventilation levels by pressing
repeatedly.
4. A/C
When illuminated, A/C is on.
5. A/C Max
Quickest way to cool the cabin. It automatically returns
to normal operation once desired temperature is achieved.
6. OFF
Deactivates the climate control system.
7. AUTO Recirculate
During recirculation, the air intake will close and interior air will be ltered and recirculated. In AUTO mode,
recirculation will occur automatically based on air quality sensors and outside temperature.
8. Defrost MAX (not shown)
Quickest way to defog/defrost the windows. Temperature should be set at 72°F (22°C) or higher.
9. Rear Defrost (not shown)
When the engine is running, it activates the electric rear window defroster. Depending on outside temperature, this
will switch o after 10-20 minutes.
10. Temperature
Tap or slide to adjust temperature for either driver or passenger.
11. Airow
Choose any combination of airow direction.
12. Blower
Select one of six fan speeds. The blower should always run to prevent the windows from fogging, and to ensure
continuous exchange of air inside the vehicle.
Additional Functions
Selecting gives access to more cabin environment controls in the upper display.
• Customizable Buttons
The buttons on either side of the button can be changed to a dierent climate control function. Press and hold the
symbol for the desired function on the upper display for at least three seconds. A menu appears with two sections. Pull
the icon to the left to assign the function to the left-hand button and to the right for the right-hand button.
• Steering Wheel Heating
Heats the steering wheel rim electrically.
• SYNC
Sets all areas of the cabin to the same settings. SYNC can also be activated on the lower display touchscreen, by
“pinching” the two temperatures together with your ngertips.
• REAR
Sends control of the climate control system to the rear center console. Press REAR again to exit this mode.
Residual Heat
Press and hold the Max Defrost icon for more than two seconds while the ignition is switched o. Residual coolant heat
will be used to heat the vehicle interior. Function will switch o after about 15 minutes.
Automatic Climate Control
Warnings: Climate Control System
See Climate Control System in your Owner’s Manual for more detailed information and for important safety warnings.
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