Instruction book Audi R8 Version year 2015
Audi R8 Coupé Driver assistance Intelligent technology
Applies to: vehicles with automatic rear spoiler
The automatic rear spoiler increases the car s stability.
Fig. 79 Centre console: Button for rear spoiler
Fig. 79 Centre console: Button for rear spoiler
The rear spoiler can be extended or retracted manually or automatically.
Automatic mode (normal operation)
  • Automatic extension: The rear spoiler is automatically extended at road speeds above approximately 100 km/h or if the temperature in the engine compartment exceeds a certain level.
  • Automatic retraction: The rear spoiler is automatically retracted at road speeds below approximately 35 km/h or if the temperature in the engine compartment drops below a certain level.
Manual mode
  • Manual extension: Briefly press the button Fig. 79 to extend the rear spoiler all the way out.
  • Manual retraction: At road speeds up to about 20 km/h, press and hold the button to retract the rear spoiler. At road speeds between 20 km/h and 100 km/h, press the button briefly to retract the rear spoiler all the way back. The rear spoiler cannot be retracted manually if it was extended automatically as a result of the engine compartment temperature.
Warning and indicator lamps
/ Rear spoiler: fault. Please contact workshop
The rear spoiler may have failed to extend due to a malfunction. In this case, the car s handling may be different at high speeds. Drive to a qualified workshop without delay (but do not exceed 140 km/h) and have the fault rectified. The colour of the lamp depends on the current road speed.
WARNING
  • When extending or retracting the rear spoiler, please make sure that no persons or objects are close to the moving spoiler - risk of injury!
  • Please note that hot air from the engine compartment can emerge at the rear spoiler while it is open - risk of burns!
CAUTION
  • If you need to push the vehicle, never put your weight on the rear spoiler - Risk of damage!
  • To avoid damage to the rear spoiler, you should not lean on it or apply any other type of pressure.
  • Do not operate the rear spoiler manually when the engine lid is open or any moving parts of the automatic rear spoiler are obstructed - risk of damage!
Note
Clean the rear spoiler housing every 2 to 3 months. The rear spoiler housing must be free of ice, snow and leaves in order to operate correctly.

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