Audi A8   Controls   Heating and cooling  Deluxe automatic air conditioner
The basic settings for the air conditioner can be adjusted via the infotainment system.
Select: Function selector button CAR > control button Car systems > AC.
Settings for rear cabin*
When this function is selected, you can adjust all of the air conditioner settings for the rear cabin using the front console. In this case, the rear air conditioner console is deactivated. This function is deactivated after a certain period or any time you press one of the rotary controls on the front console.
Automatic air recirculation*
The sensitivity of the automatic air recirculation can be varied from off to max. When air recirculation mode is on, the air recirculation is controlled automatically. If the windows mist up, press the button.
Footwell temperature
You can select a higher or lower footwell temperature.
Air flow intensity
The intensity of the air flow can be set to soft, medium or strong. On vehicles with a start/stop system, the available settings are eco, medium and strong. The automatic air conditioner runs in a particularly economical mode when the eco setting is selected.
The eco setting is automatically activated in efficiency* mode (drive select Link). However, it is possible to change the air flow intensity while in efficiency* mode. In this case, all the other efficiency settings will remain active.
Windscreen heating*
If you have selected auto, the windscreen heating is controlled automatically when you activate the defroster .
Supplementary heater*
The supplementary heater warms up the interior of vehicles with a diesel engine*/hybrid drive* more quickly. When set to auto (only possible with diesel engines), the supplementary heater is controlled automatically.
Solar roof*
When set to auto, the auxiliary ventilation is controlled automatically.
The auxiliary ventilation can be activated automatically in solar mode after you switch off the ignition if
  • the sunlight is adequate
  • the outside temperature is not too low
  • the sun roof is closed or open in the tilted position
  • the auto setting is activated (on the infotainment system)

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