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New features
Surface heating
Foot heater
Climate control panels in the front and rear
Back massage
The armrests in the door trims as well as the center arm-
rests in the front and rear are heated surfaces. The heating
function is activated and controlled through the seat
heater.
All heated surfaces are deactivated and regulated through
the seat heater.
The options here in the US are as follows:
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Heated front seats standard.
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Cold weather package: Rear seat heating, front heated
surfaces.
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Rear heated surfaces optional.
The foot heater in the footrest of the comfort individual
contour seat with reclining seat function can only be acti-
vated in the unfolded position and in the rest position of
the seats.
It can be operated through the Smart Remote Control and,
like the seat heater and the seat ventilation system, is
adjustable to three levels.
The A8 no longer requires the Climatronic Control Module
J255. This means there is no need for separate control
module.
The climate control is operated via two touchscreens. In
terms of visual appearance and tactile feel, both displays
are the key innovation in terms user operation. The MMI
display and the touchscreen are installed at the center of
the instrument panel and at the center of the center
console respectively. Climate control functions in the upper
MMI display can be accessed through the Car menu. Various
control panels are available in the rear area, depending on
trim level.
Cabin fragrance system
There is a choice of two different fragrances in the new
Audi A8: a summer fragrance and a winter fragrance. The
fragrances are stored in two cylindrical containers in Fra-
grance System Functional Unit GX43, which is located to
the left of the steering wheel below the instrument panel.
A small fan blows the fragrance into the outer front air
outlets. There is a choice of various aroma intensity levels.
Air improvement system
To improve air quality, ionisers are available in the new
Audi A8. Ionizers improve air quality through the controlled
negative charging of air particles before they are dis-
charged into the cabin via the outer front air outlets.
An enhanced back massage feature is available in the new
Audi A8. For this purpose, up to 16 bladders are integrated
in the front seat and up to 18 in the rear seat. In standard
trim, the seats are equipped with double lift bladders. The
optional triple lift bladders are designed to provide a higher
intensity back massage.
Foot massage
Reference
For further information about the climate control system, refer to eSelf-Study Program
The massage program offers two options allowing the soles
of the feet to be massaged either by the linear application
of pressure by massaging the reflex zones.
