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Audi R8 Spyder
(Type 4S)
Self Study Programme 653
For internal use only
Audi Service Training

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The new open-top high-performance sports-car continues the Audi For even greater comfort, there is a wind deflector made of syn-
R8 success story. It began in 2007 with the market launch of the thetic fabric. It reduces the back-flow in the head area by around
Audi R8 Coupé (Type 42), which was followed by the 90% and in the shoulder/neck area by 80%.
Audi R8 Spyder (Type 42) in 2010. Almost 27,000 units have now In addition to the fabric wind deflector, the rear window can also
been sold of both variants. They demonstrate the high-tech skills be used as a wind deflector when the top is down. With the
of Audi and the brand's close association with motor sport. window lowered on the other hand, occupants can fully appreciate
the characteristic throaty roar of the V10 power unit.
The new Audi R8 Spyder (Type 4S) reveals its dynamic character
from the very first glimpse. The forward-shifted passenger com- The Audi R8 Spyder (Type 4S) is almost entirely hand-crafted at a
partment, the conspicuously accented wheel arches and the long specially constructed production facility near to Neckarsulm called
tail lend it the classic proportions of a mid-engine sports-car. "Audi Böllinger Höfe". The site represents and expansion of the
Compared with its predecessor, the new Audi R8 Spyder is 14 mm quattro GmbH small series capabilities. The manufacturing charac-
shorter with an overall length of 4,426 mm. Widthways it has ter of the production facility offers extensive scope for satisfying
expanded by 36 mm to 1,940 mm. The overall height of 1,244 mm specific customer wishes.
is the same as the 1st-generation Audi R8 Spyder, as is the wheel- The bodywork attachments such as front spoiler and diffuser can
base of 2,650 mm. be individually specified, as can the distinctive side blades – with
the option of high-gloss carbon fibre, for instance.
The road and wind noise perceptible to occupants is now substan-
tially less than in the previous model. And the air turbulence at
head height when the top is down has also been reduced.
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Contents
Introduction
Introduction __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 4
Dimensions ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 6
Body
Introduction __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 8
Soft-top
Introduction _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 12
Components _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 13
Soft-top control system

Soft-top drive unit _ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 16
Overview _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 20
Soft-top operation and display indications _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 22
Functional sequence when raising and lowering the soft-top __________________________________________________________________________________________ 28
Components of the soft-top control system _ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 35
Rear window _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 55
Powertrain units
5.2l V10 FSI engine _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 60
Power transmission
Overview _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 62
Suspension
Overview _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 64
Electrics and electronics

Topology _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 66
Rear window module _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 69
Air conditioning
Overview _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 70
Safety and driver assistance systems

Passive safety ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 72
Assistance systems _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 76
Infotainment and Audi connect

Overview of versions ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 78
Sound systems ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 79
Aerials overview _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 82
Inspection and maintenance

Overview _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 84
Appendix
Self study programmes _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 86
The self study programme teaches a basic understanding of the design and mode of operation of new models, Note
new automotive components or new technologies.
It is not a repair manual! Figures are given for explanatory purposes only and refer to the data valid at the
time of preparation of the SSP.
This content is not updated. Reference
For further information about maintenance and repair work, always refer to the current technical literature.
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Introduction
Introduction
Horizontal lines on the front and rear ends emphasis the width of Plastically moulded surfaces connect it to the wedge-shaped
the Audi R8 Spyder (Type 4S) as does the broad and low-profile headlights in which 37 LEDs provide ultra-bright illumination as
Audi Singleframe with its honeycomb pattern radiator grille. standard.
Engine Air conditioning

10-cylinder V-configuration engine with a capacity of 5.2 l, maximum power Like its predecessor, the new Audi R8 (Type 4S) is equipped with a single-
output of 397 kW, start/stop system and cylinder on demand. zone automatic air conditioning system. The 3 central controls for the air
conditioning system are in the form of rotary push-buttons. The centre
rotary push-button has a display which can be used to set the cabin tempera-
ture.
Body Power transmission

As with the Audi R8 Coupé (Type 4S), the Audi R8 Spyder Audi Space Frame Drive is provided by the 0BZ 7-speed dual clutch gearbox together with
(ASF) body is distinguished by its multi-material lightweight design. It com- mechanical limited slip differential for the rear axle and the 0D4 front final
bines components made of aluminium and structurally integral carbon- drive together with a newly developed electro-hydraulic all-wheel drive
fibre-reinforced plastic (CFRP) with one another. The aluminium components clutch. The dual clutch gearbox receives shift commands electronically (shift-
make up 79.6% of the multi-material ASF. They form a framework which the by-wire). A variety of gearbox set-ups can be selected on the Audi drive select
Audi engineers have reinforced specifically in the area of the sills, A-pillars handling system. A launch control system allows full-throttle acceleration
and windscreen frame compared with the Audi R8 Coupé. The torsional rigid- from a standing start.
ity in comparison with the Audi R8 Spyder (Type 42) has been increased by
50%.
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Displays and operation Suspension
The Audi R8 Spyder (Type 4S) has a large 12.3 inch fully digital Audi virtual The suspension features lightweight aluminium wishbones for all 4 wheels.
cockpit instrument cluster with dynamic animations and graphics. The With the Audi drive select dynamic handling system, the driver has the
START-ENGINE-STOP and Audi drive select buttons are located on the multi- choice of 4 modes (comfort, auto, dynamic and individual) to control the way
function steering wheel. in which important technical components operate. As standard, the system
The optional Performance steering wheel features 2 extra satellite buttons incorporates the engine characteristics, steering, S tronic transmission,
– one for performance mode together with a thumb-wheel for selecting the control of the exhaust flaps and quattro drive system as well as optional
driving programs and the other for controlling the sports exhaust system. extras such as Audi magnetic ride and dynamic steering. For the first time on
MMI Navigation plus with MMI touch is a standard feature. It is controlled the Audi R8 Spyder, the Performance leather steering wheel is available as
via the steering wheel, the MMI terminal on the centre console or natural an option. It includes the 3 additional driving programs dry, wet and snow.
voice control – conveniently registered by 3 small microphones in the seat With their pre-programmed frictional coefficient parameters, they enable
belts. the driver to adapt the vehicle to the particular road conditions. As well as
the modules referred to, those modes also affect the ESC stability control.
Assistance systems
The following systems are available as options:
• Park Assist Plus
• Rear-view camera
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Convertible top Headlights

The soft-top of the Audi R8 Spyder (Type 4S) is a new but typically Audi The headlights feature LED technology as standard. The Audi R8 Spyder also
fabric design. An electro-hydraulic drive system raises and lowers the soft- offers the option of a laser spot for the main beam and the front dynamic
top at the press of a button in only 20s, even when the car is moving at up to turn signals. The LED headlights with Audi Laserlight are identifiable by a
50 kph. blue anodised strip – which is also illuminated – in the headlight. The laser
Covering the slim stowage compartment into which the soft-top folds away main beam has a range of up to 600 m – almost double the range of the LED
when lowered is the soft-top compartment cover. main beam. Dynamic turn signals are standard in the rear lights.
Two fins extending to the rear tension the soft-top and lend the
Audi R8 Spyder a dynamic profile.
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Dimensions
1244
1638 1599
1940 2037
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994 2650 782

4426
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15022)
14003)
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Exterior dimensions and weights Inner dimensions and other specifications
Length in mm 4426 Front cabin width in mm 15022)
Width (not including exterior 1940 Front shoulder width in mm 14003)

mirrors) in mm
Luggage compartment capacity in l 112
Width (including exterior mirrors) 2037
in mm Drag coefficient cw 0,36
Height in mm 1244 Capacity of fuel tank in l 83
Front track width in mm 1638
Rear track width in mm 1599
Wheelbase in mm 2650
Kerb weight in kg 1720
Gross vehicle weight in kg 2020
1)
Maximum headroom
2)
Elbow room width
3)
Shoulder room width
All dimensions are given in millimetres and refer to the unladen weight of the vehicle.
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Body
Introduction
The new Audi R8 Spyder is based on the Modular Sportscar The aluminium components make up 79.6 % of the multi-material
System (MSS) sports-car platform. Courtesy of the Audi light- ASF. They form a framework which has been reinforced specifically
weight design, the multi-material ASF is distinguished by highly in the area of the sills, A-pillars and windscreen frame compared
rigid bodywork combined with minimal mass. with the Audi R8 Coupé.
As on the Audi R8 Coupé, the body combines cast and extruded The multi-material ASF of the new Audi R8 Spyder has a total
aluminium components with structurally integral carbon-fibre- weight of only 208 kg, while its torsional rigidity has increased by
reinforced plastic parts. 50% compared with the previous model.
Key:
Sheet aluminium
Die-cast aluminium
Aluminium profile
Carbon fibre reinforced polymer (CFRP)
Reference
Information on bodywork joining techniques and manufacture can be found in Self-Study Programme 641
"Audi R8 (Type 4S)".
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Windscreen frame concept
One example of lightweight structural design is the windscreen steel. The upper casting incorporates mounts for the soft-top
frame. On open-top vehicles, it is a part of the body that has very locking mechanism, wiring and seals. And because of the strict
demanding requirements in terms of strength and rigidity. dimensional stability requirements it has to satisfy, it also contrib-
In the case of the Audi R8 Spyder, those demands are met by using utes to the flawless functioning of the soft-top raising and lower-
an all-aluminium construction and by detailed matching of wall ing mechanism.
thickness and profile cross-section without the use of tubular
Crash design features of the body (load transfer paths)
On account of the mid-engine concept, very specific requirements

apply to the crash design. During a frontal collision, for example,
the complete mass of the drive line must be absorbed by the
structure for the full duration of the collision. To achieve that, the
forces which occur during a frontal impact are transferred to the
other parts of the vehicle structure via 3 load paths. To dissipate
the impact energy, the side members should deform in a control-
led manner and transmit the residual energy to the next compo-
nent as effectively as possible.
When repairing such a complex body, it is important to keep these

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defined deformation zones intact and not to disrupt the transfer of
forces. To guarantee that this is the case after repair work is
completed, the repair depths and repair methods are defined in
precise detail and described in the current ELSA service literature.
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Sill bodywork reinforcement
The door sills made from extruded aluminium sections make a ture by means of node castings. Because of the complex geometry,
substantial contribution to the increased rigidity. Due to the partial replacement of these components is not possible. If they
absence of a roof structure, it is necessary for the door sills of the are damaged, the entire sill has to be replaced.
Audi R8 Spyder to be thicker and to be integrated into the struc-
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Audi R8 Spyder sill Audi R8 Coupé sill
Ultra-RTM (resin transfer moulding)
At present, the carbon-fibre-reinforced plastic (CFRP/carbon fibre) the integral B-pillars help optimise crash performance. Those two
parts of the Audi R8 Coupé body are made up of multiple indi- features alone have made it possible to combine 10 previously
vidual, non-integral components which are subsequently joined separate components into 3 sandwich structures with integral load
together to form a module. transfer points, thereby dispensing with additional bonding
On the Audi R8 Spyder, the new sandwich/integral construction flanges. For reasons of cost, this design method is normally only
method has made it possible not only to reduce the number of used in motor racing or in supercars (carbon-fibre monocoques)
components but also to save on joining systems. Thus the integral but can now also be employed economically in volume production.
rear bulkhead sandwich structure improves torsional rigidity, while
Key:
Aluminium
HD RTM carbon-fibre-reinforced plastic
Ultra-RTM carbon-fibre-reinforced sandwich structure
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Non-destructive inspection (NDI)
After an accident, components can be non-destructively inspected Based on the time between signal transmission and receipt of the
at a service centre by ultrasound measurement The test probe echo, and the pre-set parameters, a software program calculates
transmits ultrasonic pulses which have a very short duration (1 to the depth and position at which the sound is reflected.
10 μs) and pass through the component under inspection. The
sound is reflected by the rear wall of the part being examined and
is picked up by the test probe as an echo.
Probe
Component
thickness
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CFRP component Defect in component
Reference
Further information about the non-destructive inspection of CFRP components can be found in Self-Study Programme 641
"Audi R8 (Type 4S)", in the current service literature in ELSA and on the Audi ServiceNet.
Outer skin
Lightweight construction and design flexibility were the top meet the targets for quality, function and cost, the best-suited
priorities when it came to selecting the outer skin materials. To material was selected for each component.
Key:
Aluminium
PU/Thermoplastic
GFRP = Glass-fibre-reinforced plastic
CFRP = Carbon-fibre-reinforced plastic
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Soft-top
Introduction
As already seen on the previous generation, the new The soft-top module is located behind the seats. It consists of the
Audi R8 Spyder also features a lightweight fabric soft-top that components roll-over protection system, soft-top, soft-top well
tapers into 2 fins at the back. Those fins tension the fabric and, like and rear window compartment. The multi-joint hinge for the
the large soft-top compartment cover, harmonise perfectly with soft-top compartment cover, which is made of CFRP, is also part of
the athletic styling of the Audi R8 Spyder. the soft-top module.
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If the soft-top module has to be removed in the course of mainte- Correct alignment of the soft-top module is achieved by means of
nance or repairs, it is essential to follow the correct tightening compensators in the roll hoop mounting which have to be set flush
sequence for the bolts that fix the soft-top module to the rear with the bodywork by hand before the soft-top module is installed.
bulkhead. If the correct sequence is not followed, malfunctions
when raising and lowering the soft-top may result.
Note
Please always follow the guidance in the latest service literature whenever carrying out any repairs.
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Components
Soft-top frame
In order to be able to achieve the complex folding process for the More than 20 lateral links and arms on each side guide the roof
soft-top, a large number of individual components is required. bows and the rear window frame when the top is raised/lowered
Thus the soft-top frame includes a front bow, roof bow 1, roof bow and make sure it moves in exactly the right way. Those multi-joint
2 and the rear window frame for tensioning the soft-top fabric. hinges are mounted on a 2-piece main pillar, as are the right and
left main mountings.
Front roof bow
Roof bow 1
Roof bow 2
Rear window frame
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Soft-top fabric
The Audi R8 Spyder has a lightweight soft-top, the fabric of which Between the front roof bow and roof bow 2, and in the area of the
is made up of the outer fabric and inner liner. fins, there is insulation that is intended primarily to optimise noise
levels when driving with the top up.
Front roof bow
Roof bow 1
Soft-top fabric
Roof bow 2
Rear window frame
Inner lining
Insulation
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Windbreak
By making improvements to the aerodynamics in specific areas, it In keeping with the purist appeal of the Audi R8 Spyder, it is
has been possible to reduce the air turbulence in the head area slotted into the sockets provided behind the seats. It reduces the
when the top is down. For even greater comfort, the wind deflector back-flow in the head area by around 90% and in the shoulder/
made of synthetic fabric has been carried over from the previous neck area by 80%. If the wind deflector is not in use it can be
model. stowed neatly in a space-saving bag the luggage compartment.
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Rear window
In addition to the fabric wind deflector, the rear window can also When the soft-top is raised, the rear window moves up to its
be used as a wind deflector when the top is down. With the rear highest position, and when the top is down it can either be fully
window lowered on the other hand, occupants can fully appreciate lowered or set to the wind deflector position, in other words not
the characteristic throaty roar of the V10 TFSI engine. quite fully raised.
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Reference
More information on the rear window positions can be found in this self-study programme in the section "Soft-top control"
starting on page 55.
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Water drainage
Under normal operating conditions, the soft-top is wind-proof and In the event of complaints in that connection, the outlet of the
waterproof. Only in extremely bad weather such as torrential water drain hose should be checked for dirt. Furthermore, care
downpours or very long periods of continuous rain may a few should be taken to ensure that the water drain hose of the soft-top
droplets of water possibly find their way into the inside of the car. compartment water drip tray is fully inserted into the water drain
Rain or splash-water that drips from the rear window or runs into hose of the rear window module and that the end of the hose has
the soft-top compartment is channelled off through the left and an unrestricted outlet between the fuel tank and the heat shield.
right fuel tank sensor covers and between the fuel tank and the
heat shield by a special water drainage concept.
Water drain
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Sealing system
A sealing system provides for a dry interior and minimal wind noise moulding on the B-pillar, a 3-piece seal for the soft-top compart-
when the soft-top is raised and the door windows are closed. The ment cover, and several seals on the front and sides of the soft-
sealing system consists of an inner door seal, the inner door seal top.
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Note
When fitting the seals it is essential to pay attention to the correct sequence in which the door inner seal is applied to the
body flange as well as the correct fitted positions and that the adjacent seals overlap correctly. More information on the
subject can be found in the current service literature.
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Soft-top control system
Soft-top drive unit

Installation locations
The next 4 pages provide an overview of the components that are

part of the system.
Right-hand switch for soft-top lock ready

E894
Right-hand switch for soft-top latch closed

E892
Switch for soft-top latch open

F294
Left-hand switch for soft-top latch closed

E891
Left-hand switch for soft-top lock ready

E893
Left-hand switch for soft-top flap extended

F427
Left-hand switch for soft-top compartment cover

centre position
F428
Left-hand soft-top flap motor

V383
Left-hand switch for tensioner bar up

F432
Switch for soft-top stowed

F171
Left-hand switch for tensioner bar down

F419
Left-hand switch for soft-top flap retracted

F424
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Power operated convertible top valve 3

N342

N503

N341

N504
Right-hand soft-top flap motor

V381
Right-hand switch for tensioner bar up

F431
Right-hand switch for soft-top flap extended

F426
Right-hand switch for soft-top compartment cover

centre position
F429
Right-hand switch for soft-top flap retracted
F425
Right-hand switch for tensioner bar down

F420
Right-hand switch for soft-top compartment cover lock

released
F422
Right-hand switch for soft-top compartment cover lock

fastened
F421
Hydraulic pump for soft-top operation

V118
Valve 1 for automatic soft-top

N272
Left-hand switch for soft-top compartment cover lock

released
F418

fastened
F417
Switch for soft-top compartment cover closed

F519
Switch for soft-top compartment cover open

F407
Hydraulic pump relay for soft-top operation

J321
Hydraulic pump relay 2 for soft-top operation

J588
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Switch for rear window down Soft-top operation control unit

F416 J256
Button for lowering soft-top

E361
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Hall-effect sensor for rear window motor

G952
and
Hall-effect sensor 2 for rear window motor
G953
Rear window motor

V456
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Button for soft-top operation

E137
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Overview
The soft-top of the Audi R8 Spyder is available exclusively as a fully The soft-top requires about 20 s for the opening/closing sequence.
automatic fabric top. The soft-top drive system is electro-hydraulic. Objects placed on the soft-top compartment cover or in the soft-
When the top is down, it is folded away in the soft-top compart- top compartment while the soft-top is in operation can cause
ment. The soft-top compartment cover covers the soft-top and the damage to the vehicle or the components.
soft-top compartment. Soft-top operation is controlled by the
soft-top control unit J256.
Soft-top lock catches on windscreen frame
Roof bow 1
Roof bow 2
Rear window module
Rear window frame
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Front roof bow Soft-top fin Soft-top compartment cover lock catches
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Risk of injury from moving parts of the soft-top
The hydraulic system is de-pressurised about 5 minutes after it was hydraulic system de-pressurises, the soft-top may collapse and the
last operated. If the soft-top is in an intermediate position and the soft-top compartment cover close, depending on its position.
Note:
The system can also be de-pressurised manually. To do so, the
ignition has to be switched off and the soft-top operation button
E137 pressed forwards or pulled back for about 5 s.
Note
When carrying out work on the soft-top system, please note that there is a risk of injury from moving parts.
Be aware that the soft-top may collapse and the soft-top compartment cover can move while the system is de-pressurised.
Do not reach into moving parts of the soft-top.
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Intermediate position during soft-top operation.
If a soft-top operating sequence is interrupted, intermediate partment cover is open and the soft-top flaps have not reached
positions may result in which the soft-top is folded away in the their "fully retracted" positions.
soft-top compartment but, at the same time, the soft-top com-
Note
Closing the soft-top compartment cover manually from such an intermediate position can cause damage to the soft-top or
the soft-top flaps because the soft-top flaps may collide with the soft-top.
Soft-top compartment cover
Soft-top flap
Soft-top
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Soft-top operation and display indications

Basic features of soft-top operating button E137
The soft-top operating button E137 has 2 actions. Pulling back the
soft-top operating button E137 lowers the soft-top and pushing
the button forwards raises the soft-top. As well as the manual
operating sequence, the soft-top also has an automatic operating
sequence.
For more information on the soft-top automatic operating
sequence and the soft-top operating button E137, refer to page 23
and page 35.
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Manual soft-top operating sequence
During a manual soft-top operating sequence, the soft-top operat- operating button E137 is released, the soft-top operating
ing button E137 has to be held continuously in the operating sequence stops instantaneously. If the button is operated again,
position, i.e. pressed forwards or pulled back. If the soft-top the soft-top operating sequence continues.
Closing of side windows and rear window
• If the soft-top operating button E137 continues to be • If the button is not operated until after the 5 s have elapsed,
operated after the soft-top is lowered, the side windows are the windows do not move.
raised. • The 5 s time limit for window closing starts from the point at
• If the soft-top operating button E137 continues to be which the soft-top operation control unit J256 detects that
operated after the soft-top is raised, the side windows and the soft-top is fully lowered or fully raised.
the rear window are raised. • If the soft-top is raised and the soft-top operating button
• If the button is released after the soft-top is raised or E137 is pulled back to lower the soft-top and then released
lowered, the side windows/rear window do not move. If the again (automatic sequence not activated), the side windows
button is then held in the relevant position again, the side lower by a defined amount. The rear window opens com-
windows or side windows and rear window are raised accord- pletely. The soft-top operating sequence does not start. If
ingly. the soft-top operating button E137 is then pushed forwards
• Closing of the side windows and rear window is subject to a and held within the next 5 s, the side windows and the rear
time limit of roughly 5 s. window close again.
• If the button is held in the relevant position again within the • The rear window is automatically opened if the soft-top is
time limit of 5 s, the side windows or side windows and rear raised when the rear window is not already open. This pro-
window are raised accordingly. If the time limit of 5 s expires vides a "one-button operation" function when closing using
while the windows are being raised, the side windows/rear the soft-top operating button E137.
window stop moving.
Note
The automatic closing function for the side windows and the rear window after raising the soft-top is not available on vehi-
cles sold in some countries such as the USA due to legal requirements. In such cases, the side windows and the rear window
do not automatically close.
In that case there is the possibility of closing the rear window and the side windows within 5 s of the soft-top reaching its
fully raised position using the rear window opening button E361.
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Automatic soft-top operating sequence
To initiate the automatic soft-top operating sequence, the soft-top When the vehicle is stationary or travelling at less than 6 kph or
operating button E137 must be operated and quickly released more than 50 kph, the automatic soft-top operating sequence
within 0.5 s while the vehicle is travelling at between 6 kph and 50 cannot be activated. At the end of an automatic soft-top operating
kph. The soft-top then raises or lowers itself automatically depend- sequence, the side windows also close. The rear window does not
ing on whether the button is pushed forwards or pulled back. If the automatically close.
soft-top operating button E137 is operated again while the auto-
matic operating sequence is in progress, the automatic sequence
stops. The soft-top operating sequence can then be resumed
manually or automatically.
Opening At 6 - 50 kph
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Closing At 6 - 50 kph
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Note
The automatic closing function for the side windows is not available on vehicles sold in some countries such as the USA due
to legal requirements. In such cases, the side windows do not automatically close.
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Graphical display indications on instrument cluster for soft-top operating sequence
On the Audi R8 Spyder there is no separate indicator lamp for the A curved arrow over the soft-top indicates the direction in which
soft-top operating sequence. Instead, the soft-top operating the top is moving:
sequence is indicated graphically on the instrument cluster. • Arrow pointing backwards: soft-top is opening.
Depending on the setting in the Audi virtual cockpit, the indica- • Arrow pointing forwards: soft-top is closing.
tions appear in the centre or at the side. As soon as the soft-top • No arrow shown: the soft-top is in an intermediate position
operating sequence is started, a graphical representation of the or has reached the fully raised/lowered position.
vehicle with highlighted soft-top and soft-top compartment cover
appears on the instrument cluster display. The soft-top and the soft-top compartment cover are shown in red
in similar fashion to when a door or the bonnet or boot is open.
Soft-top indication
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Indication during automatic soft-top operating sequence Indication if automatic soft-top operating sequence interrupted
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During an automatic soft-top operating sequence, an "A" is dis- If no arrow is displayed over the soft-top, the soft-top operating
played at the beginning of the arrow. sequence has been initiated and then abandoned. The soft-top is
therefore in an intermediate position.
Reference
For further information on the Audi virtual cockpit, refer to Self Study Programme 628 "Audi virtual cockpit".
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Indication when automatic soft-top operating sequence com-

pleted
Once the soft-top operating sequence is completed, the status of

the soft-top and the soft-top compartment cover (open or closed)
is indicated for about 2 s. An audible signal sounds at the same
time.
Soft-top operating sequence complete – soft-top lowered Soft-top operating sequence complete – soft-top raised
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Indications if soft-top operating sequence is not possible
If the soft-top cannot be operated, this is indicated on the instru-

ment cluster. An audible signal sounds at the same time. A
warning and 7 different messages can also be displayed.
Warning display
The warning is given if the soft-top is in an intermediate position In addition to the warning, the yellow central warning lamp comes
and if the event memory simultaneously contains a static entry on.
and the vehicle is travelling faster than 5 kph.
Indication on red-highlighted tab for

driver information and indicator lamps
Vehicle/soft-top symbol
shown in yellow on the Soft-top:
status bar Malfunction!
Continuation of journey
Message displayed only possible within
limitations.
See owner's manual
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Display of messages
Other reasons why a soft-top operating sequence is not possible

are displayed as messages.
• When messages about the soft-top are displayed, the yellow Note:
central warning lamp does not come on. If the soft-top is at the limit of its travel in either direction (fully
• When the messages are displayed, the vehicle/soft-top symbol lowered or fully raised) and a soft-top operating sequence is
appears on the status bar. initiated in the direction of travel for which the limit has been
• The messages are not added to the driver information and reached, "no" actions are initiated and no messages are displayed.
warning lamps tab.
This message is displayed if the soft-top is at the limit of its travel

in either direction and the soft-top operating button E137 is
operated to move the soft-top in the direction of travel opposite to
that for which the limit has been reached, and the vehicle is travel-
ling at a speed of 50 kph or more. In that case, a soft-top operat- Soft-top:
ing sequence is not started. operation not possible
at present.
Vehicle speed too high.
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This message is displayed in the following situations:
• If a soft-top operating sequence is active, the vehicle's speed

increases to 55 kph and the soft-top operating sequence is
abandoned. Soft-top:
• Or: If a soft-top operating sequence was active or abandoned not at limit of travel.
(soft-top operating button E137 was released) and therefore Vehicle speed too high
the soft-top is in an intermediate position. The vehicle's speed
subsequently increases to at least 50 kph and the soft-top
operating sequence is to be continued (button is operated
again). In that case, the soft-top operating sequence is not
resumed.
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This message is displayed if the ambient temperature is below

-15 °C, the soft-top is raised and the soft-top operating button
E137 is operated for "lowering" the soft-top. If the soft-top is
down at temperatures below -15 °C, it can still be raised.
Soft-top:
operation not possible
at present.
Outside temperature
too low.
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This message is displayed in the following situations:
• If a static event is present that prevents a soft-top operating

sequence when the soft-top operating button E137 is oper-
ated.
• Or: If the bonnet is open Soft-top:
operation not possible.
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This message appears if the soft-top operating switch E137 is

operated when the ignition is switched on and the engine is not
running and the battery voltage has dropped below a certain level.
Once the engine has started, the soft-top can again be raised or
lowered. Soft-top:
at present.
Engine needs to be running
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This message is displayed if the overheat cut-out (overload cut-out)

has tripped and the soft-top operating button E137 is operated.
Soft-top:
at present.
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This message is displayed if the soft-top control unit J256 has

registered a static event, a limit of travel (fully raised or fully
lowered) has been reached and the soft-top operating button E137
is operated and then released.
Soft-top:
Malfunction!
Journey can be continued.
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Functional sequence when raising and lowering the soft-top

Soft-top opening sequence
For the soft-top to be lowered, the following conditions must be

satisfied:
• The vehicle speed must be under 50 kph. • The outside temperature must be above -15 °C.
• The ignition must be switched on. • The battery must have sufficient voltage.
• The bonnet must be closed.
Initial situation: the soft-top is raised
Starting the lowering sequence
If all conditions have been met, the lowering sequence can be If the vehicle is travelling at a speed of between 6 kph and 50 kph,
initiated by pulling back and holding the soft-top operating button simply pulling back and quickly releasing the button (within
E137. 0.5 seconds) is sufficient to the start the automatic soft-top
operating sequence.
If the side windows and the rear window are not yet open, the side
windows open by a certain amount and the rear window opens
completely.
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Indication on instrument cluster display
Afterwards, a graphical depiction appears on the instrument

cluster showing the vehicle with the soft-top partly lowered, the
soft-top compartment cover open and a curved arrow. The arrow is
pointing backwards.
When an automatic soft-top operating sequence is in progress, an
"A" is displayed at the start of the arrow.
If the rear window heater is on, it is switched off.
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Note
The rear window heater can only be switched on when the soft-top is raised.
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Soft-top opening
1
The soft-top fins move up into an upright position (1). The soft-top
compartment cover lock catches are then unlocked (2). 2
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The soft-top compartment cover opens. Once the soft-top com- 4 3

partment cover has reached the limit of its travel (3), the soft-top
lock catches on the windscreen frame open (4).
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5
The soft-top folds down into the soft-top compartment. At the
same time, the soft-top flaps move into the centre position and 6
stop there (5). The soft-top is completely stowed away in the
soft-top compartment (6).
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The soft-top flaps move into the "extended" position (7). 7
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The soft-top compartment cover closes (8).

The soft-top compartment cover lock catches are locked (9). 8
9
If the convertible top operating switch E137 is kept pressed, the
side windows close but the rear window remains open. The same
sequence takes place with the automatic sequence.
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Note
An audible signal and a graphical indication on the instrument

cluster indicate that the soft-top operating sequence is complete
and the soft-top is down.
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Functional sequence when raising the soft-top
For the soft-top to be raised, the following conditions must be

satisfied:
• The vehicle speed must be under 50 kph. • The battery must have sufficient voltage.
• The ignition must be switched on. • The bonnet must be closed.
Initial situation: the soft-top is down
Starting the raising sequence
If all conditions have been met, the raising sequence can be If the vehicle is travelling at a speed of between 6 kph and 50 kph,
initiated by pushing forwards and holding the soft-top operating simply pressing back and quickly releasing the button (within
button E137. 0.5 seconds) is sufficient to the start the automatic soft-top
operating sequence.
If the side windows and the rear window are not yet open, the side
windows open by a certain amount and the rear window opens
completely.
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Afterwards, a graphical depiction appears on the instrument

cluster showing the vehicle with the soft-top partly lowered, the
soft-top compartment cover open and a curved arrow. The arrow is
pointing forwards.
When an automatic soft-top operating sequence is in progress, an
"A" is displayed at the start of the arrow.
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Note
The rear window heater can be switched on again.
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Soft-top closing
2
The soft-top compartment cover lock catches are unlocked (1). The 3
soft-top compartment cover opens (2) and the soft-top flaps move
1
into the "retracted" position (3).
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5 4
As soon as the soft-top flaps have reached the "centre position"
(4), the soft-top moves out of the soft-top compartment (5).
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7
When the soft-top flaps have reached the "retracted" position (6)
they remain in that position and the soft-top moves to the raised
position (7). 6
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The soft-top lock catches on the windscreen frame are locked (8). 8
The soft-top compartment cover closes (9). The soft-top compart- 9
ment cover lock catches are locked (10).
10
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The soft-top fins move down and tension the soft-top (11).
If the convertible top operating switch E137 is kept pressed, the
11
side windows and the rear window close. The same sequence takes
place with the automatic sequence.
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Note
An audible signal and a graphical indication on the instrument

cluster indicate that the soft-top operating sequence is complete
and the soft-top is raised.
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Operating the soft-top using the driver's door lock cylinder
The soft-top can be raised or lowered using the driver's door lock This can be done using the integrated emergency key or the so-
cylinder. called wallet key.
Lowering
For the soft-top to be lowered, the following conditions must be If the emergency/wallet key is then turned in "unlock" direction
satisfied: again within 2 s and held in that position (2), the soft-top operat-
• The vehicle speed must be 0 kph. ing sequence starts. The emergency/wallet key must be held in the
• The battery must have sufficient voltage. "unlock" position throughout the soft-top operating sequence. If
• The outside temperature must be above -15 °C. the emergency/wallet key is released, the soft-top operating
• The bonnet must be closed. sequence stops immediately. If the soft-top operating sequence is
to be resumed, the emergency/wallet key must be turned in
To lower the soft-top, first unlock the vehicle with the remote "unlock" direction again and held in that position. If the emer-
control key. Then turn the driver's door lock cylinder in "unlocking" gency/wallet key is turned in "lock" direction and held in that
direction using the emergency/wallet key (1). position, the soft-top is raised again.
1. 2.
Turn key again

within 2 seconds
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Lowering
For the soft-top to be raised, the following conditions must be If the emergency/wallet key is then turned in "lock" direction again
satisfied: within 2 s and held in that position (2), the soft-top operating
• The vehicle speed must be 0 kph. sequence starts. The emergency/wallet key must be held in the
• The battery must have sufficient voltage. "lock" position throughout the soft-top operating sequence. If the
• The bonnet must be closed. emergency/wallet key is released, the soft-top operating sequence
stops immediately. If the soft-top operating sequence is to be
To raise the soft-top, turn the driver's door lock cylinder in resumed, the emergency/wallet key must be turned in "lock"
"locking" direction using the emergency/wallet key (1). direction again and held in that position. If the emergency/wallet
key is turned in "unlock" direction and held in that position, the
soft-top is lowered again.
1. 2.
Turn key again

within 2 seconds
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Note
If the soft-top is operated using the emergency/wallet key, there is a delay before the soft-top operating sequence starts.
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Operating the soft-top using the remote control key fob
The soft-top can be raised or lowered using the buttons on the

remote control key fob.
Raising
For the soft-top to be lowered, the following conditions must be

satisfied:
• The vehicle speed must be 0 kph.
• The battery must have sufficient voltage.
• The outside temperature must be above -15 °C.
• The remote control key must not be more than about 6 m
away from the vehicle.
To lower the soft-top, press the unlock button on the remote

control key fob. If, within 2 s, the button is pressed again and held,
the soft-top operating sequence starts. The button must be kept
pressed throughout the soft-top operating sequence. If the button
is released, the soft-top operating sequence stops immediately. If
the soft-top operating sequence is to be resumed, the button must
be pressed and held again. If the lock button on the remote control
key fob is pressed and held, the soft-top is raised again.
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Raising
For the soft-top to be raised, the following conditions must be

satisfied:
• The vehicle speed must be 0 kph.
• The battery must have sufficient voltage.
• The remote control key must not be more than about 6 m
away from the vehicle.
To raise the soft-top, press the lock button on the remote control
key fob. If, within 2 s, the button is pressed again and held, the
soft-top operating sequence starts. The button must be kept
pressed throughout the soft-top operating sequence. If the button
is released, the soft-top operating sequence stops immediately. If
the soft-top operating sequence is to be resumed, the button must
be pressed and held again. If the unlock button on the remote
control key fob is pressed and held, the soft-top is lowered again.
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Note
If the soft-top is operated using the remote control key fob buttons, there is a delay before the soft-top operating sequence
starts.
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Bonnet
If the bonnet is open, no soft-top operating sequence is possible.

The driver is visually notified by the following message on the
instrument cluster.
Soft-top:
operation not possible.
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The bonnet can be opened when the soft-top is up, down or in an

intermediate position.
Note
If the soft-top compartment cover is open when the soft-top is in an intermediate position and the bonnet is then opened,
the bonnet may strike the soft-top compartment cover and be damaged if fully opened.
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Operating the soft-top while driving
The soft-top can be raised or lowered using the soft-top operating

button E137 as long as the vehicle speed is below 50 kph. If the
vehicle's speed increases to over 55 kph during soft-top operating
sequence, the driver is alerted visually and audibly.
A soft-top operating sequence cannot be initiated if the vehicle is Soft-top:

travelling at a speed of 50 kph or higher. In that case too, the operation not possible.
driver is alerted by audible and visual warnings. Vehicle speed too high.
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Components of the soft-top control system

Soft-top operating button E137
The soft-top operating button is integrated in the centre console.

It initiates the soft-top raising/lowering sequence. If the soft-top
operating button E137 sends the "actuated" signal for about 60 s
(time-out), the static event "soft-top raising/lowering button –
implausible signal" is registered in the event memory. This can
occur, for example, if the soft-top operating button E137 is inad-
vertently continuously operated by an object (briefcase, mobile
phone etc.). As soon as the soft-top operating button E137 is free
again, the event memory entry changes to "sporadic". It is again
possible to operate the soft-top.
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Hydraulic cylinders
The soft-top is equipped with 4 pairs of hydraulic cylinders. In addition, the soft-top has a single cylinder for operating the
• 1 pair of cylinders is for operating the soft-top fins (tensioner soft-top locks.
bar)
• 1 pair of cylinders is for operating the soft-top compartment
cover
• 1 pair of cylinders is for operating the soft-top
• 1 pair of cylinders is for operating the soft-top compartment
cover locks
Cylinder for operating the soft-top locks
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Cylinder for operating the soft-top fins
Cylinder for operating the soft-top compartment cover
Cylinder for operating the soft-top compartment cover locks
Cylinder for operating the soft-top
Design of a hydraulic cylinder
The hydraulic cylinders can be operated in both directions and are,

therefore, double-acting.
Piston end Hydraulic cylinder Piston-rod end
Piston rod
Hydraulic line 653_061
Hydraulic connection Piston Hydraulic connection
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Soft-top operation hydraulic pump V118
The hydraulic pump for soft-top operation V118 contains the

following components:
• Hydraulic pump relay for soft-top operation J321 • Automatic soft-top valve 3 N342
• Hydraulic pump relay 2 for soft-top operation J588 • Automatic soft-top valve 4 N503
• Automatic soft-top valve 1 N272 • Automatic soft-top valve 5 N504
• Automatic soft-top valve 2 N341
The hydraulic pump forms a single unit together with the relays
and the electro-hydraulic valves. The hydraulic pump is located
below the rear window module.
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Hydraulic pump relay for soft-top

operation
J321
Hydraulic pump relay 2 for soft-top operation

J588
Hydraulic pump relay for soft-top operation J321 and hydraulic pump relay 2 for soft-top operation J588
The direction of rotation of the hydraulic pump V118 is controlled top, the soft-top fins, the soft-top compartment cover, the soft-top
by the two relays J321 and J588. The soft-top operation control compartment cover locks and the soft-top locking mechanism
unit J256 controls the deployment of the two relays. Based on the move in the required direction. Which electro-hydraulic valve is
direction of rotation of the hydraulic pump, the electro-hydraulic responsible for which component is explained on the next couple
valves direct the oil into the hydraulic cylinders so that the soft- of pages.
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Hydraulic pump valves
Automatic soft-top valve 1 N272
Automatic soft-top valve 3

Automatic soft-top valve 1 N272 directs the oil from the hydraulic N342
pump to the hydraulic cylinders that are responsible for raising and (locks and unlocks the soft-top compartment cover)
lowering the soft-top fins.
When the hydraulic pump is running, pressure is applied to the
piston-rod ends of the hydraulic cylinders, see page 36. It makes no
difference in this case in which direction the pump is rotating.
The piston ends (see page 36) of the hydraulic cylinders are differen-
tially actuated. That means that the direction of rotation of the
hydraulic pump changes according to the operation required.
Consequently, there is either pressure or no pressure acting on the
piston ends of the cylinders.
If pressure is applied to the piston ends of the cylinders, the piston
rods are forced out of the cylinders due to the larger effective
surface areas. Since the piston rods are attached to the soft-top
fins, the soft-top fins move downwards past the point of equilib-
rium and tension the soft-top.
If no pressure is applied to the piston ends of the cylinders, the
piston rods are forced back into the cylinders due to the pressure
constantly acting on the piston-rod ends. Since the piston rods are
attached to the soft-top fins, the soft-top fins move upwards and
release the tension on the soft-top.
Automatic soft-top valve 2 N341 is responsible for closing the

soft-top compartment cover. Valve 2 directs the oil from the
hydraulic pump to the hydraulic cylinders that are responsible for
moving the soft-top compartment cover.
When valve 2 switches over, the hydraulic fluid flows into the
piston ends of the hydraulic cylinders. No pressure is acting on the
piston-rod ends. When pressure is applied to the piston ends of the
cylinders, the piston rods are forced out of the cylinders. Since the
piston rods are attached to the soft-top compartment cover, the
soft-top compartment cover closes due to the action of the
mechanical linkage.
Automatic soft-top valve 3 N342 directs the oil from the hydraulic
pump to the hydraulic cylinders that are responsible for locking/
unlocking the soft-top compartment cover. When the hydraulic Automatic soft-top valve 1
pump is running, pressure is applied to the piston-rod ends of the N272
(raises and lowers the soft-top fins)
hydraulic cylinders. It makes no difference in this case in which
direction the pump is rotating.
The piston ends of the hydraulic cylinders are differentially actu-
ated. That means that the direction of rotation of the hydraulic
pump changes according to the operation required. Consequently,
there is either pressure or no pressure acting on the piston ends of
the cylinders.
If pressure is applied to the piston ends of the cylinders, the piston
rods are forced out of the cylinders due to the larger effective
surface areas. Since the piston rods are attached to the soft-top
compartment cover lock, the catches release the soft-top compart-
ment cover due to the action of the mechanical linkage.
piston rods are forced back into the cylinders due to the pressure
constantly acting on the piston-rod ends. Since the piston rods are
attached to the soft-top compartment cover lock, the catches lock
the soft-top compartment cover due to the action of the mechani-
cal linkage.
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N503
Automatic soft-top valve 4 N503 directs the oil from the hydraulic
(locks and unlocks the soft-top) pump to the hydraulic cylinder that is responsible for locking/
unlocking the soft-top to the windscreen frame.
When the hydraulic pump is running, pressure is applied to the
Automatic soft-top valve 2 piston-rod end of the hydraulic cylinder. It makes no difference in
N341 this case in which direction the pump is rotating.
(closes the soft-top compartment cover) The piston end of the hydraulic cylinder is differentially actuated.
That means that the direction of rotation of the hydraulic pump
changes according to the operation required. Consequently, there
is either pressure or no pressure acting on the piston end of the
cylinder.
If pressure is applied to the piston end of the cylinders, the piston
rod is forced out of the cylinder due to the larger effective surface
area. As the piston rod is attached to the linkage for the soft-top
lock catches, the catches open and release the soft-top from the
windscreen frame.
piston rod is forced back into the cylinder due to the pressure
constantly acting on the piston-rod end. As the piston rod is
attached to the linkage for the soft-top lock catches, the catches
close and lock the soft-top to the windscreen frame.
Automatic soft-top valve 5 N504 is responsible for opening the

soft-top compartment cover. Valve 5 directs the oil from the
hydraulic pump to the hydraulic cylinders that are responsible for
moving the soft-top compartment cover.
When valve 5 switches over, the hydraulic fluid flows into the
piston-rod ends of the hydraulic cylinders. No pressure is acting on
the piston ends. When pressure is applied to the piston-rod ends of
the cylinders, the piston rods are forced back into the cylinders.
Since the piston rods are attached to the soft-top compartment
cover, the soft-top compartment cover opens due to the action of
the mechanical linkage.
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N504
(opens the soft-top compartment cover)
Hydraulic valve inside soft-top operation hydraulic pump V118

(raises and lowers the soft-top)
Valve for moving the soft-top
The movement of the soft-top itself is not controlled by means of forced back into the cylinders. Since the piston rods are attached to
an electro-hydraulic valve. So that the movement of the soft-top the main mounting of the soft-top, the soft-top is lowered due to
can be effected, there is a hydraulic valve inside the hydraulic the action of the mechanical linkage.
pump V118. That hydraulic valve directs the oil from the hydraulic When the soft-top is raised, relay J588 causes the hydraulic pump
pump to the hydraulic cylinders that are responsible for raising/ to rotate in the direction that applies pressure to the piston ends
lowering the soft-top. When the soft-top is lowered, relay J321 of the hydraulic cylinders. The piston-rod ends are not under
causes the hydraulic pump to rotate in the direction that applies pressure at this point. When pressure is applied to the piston ends
pressure to the piston-rod ends of the hydraulic cylinders. The of the cylinders, the piston rods are forced out of the cylinders.
piston ends are not under pressure at this point. When pressure is Since the piston rods are attached to the main mounting of the
applied to the piston-rod ends of the cylinders, the piston rods are soft-top, the soft-top is raised due to the action of the mechanical
linkage.
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Overheat cut-out
In order to protect the soft-top operation hydraulic pump V118

against overload, the soft-top operation control unit J256 monitors
the running time of the hydraulic pump and switches it off if
necessary.
Activation of overheat cut-out
The overheat cut-out is activated in 2 stages. An appropriate

message is displayed on the instrument cluster if the overheat
cut-out has been activated.
Soft-top:
no operation possible.
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stage 1 starts when the soft-top (hydraulic pump) has been restarted. That means the soft-top then remains in an interme-
operating constantly for 120 s. If a soft-top lowering sequence diate position. Even if stage 1 of the overheat cut-out function
is currently in progress at the point when the 120 s time-limit is has been triggered, the soft-top can still be raised once.
reached, the lowering sequence can be completed outside of After stage 1, there is a delay of roughly 10 min until it is
the 120 s limit. possible to operate the soft-top again.
However, if the lowering sequence is stopped, it cannot be
• Stage 2:
stage 2 starts when the soft-top (hydraulic pump) has been overheat cut-out function has been triggered, the soft-top
operating constantly for 200 s. In this case it makes no differ- cannot be operated at all. After stage 2, there is a delay of
ence what position the soft-top happens to be in at that point or roughly 20 min until it is possible to operate the soft-top again.
whether it is being raised or lowered. As soon as stage 2 of the
Soft-top flaps
The left and right-hand soft-top flaps are each extended/retracted L/H soft-top flap
by an actuating arm that is driven by an electric motor. The actuat-
ing arm on the right-hand side of the vehicle is driven by the
right-hand soft-top flap motor V381, and the one on the left by the
left-hand soft-top flap motor V383.
The soft-top flaps cover the main mountings when the soft-top is
down. When the soft-top is raised, the soft-top flaps are retracted.
The position of the left-hand soft-top flap is detected by 3 micros-

witches:
• Left-hand soft-top flap retracted switch F424
• Left-hand soft-top flap extended switch F427
• Left-hand soft-top compartment cover centre position switch
F428
The position of the right-hand soft-top flap is detected by 3 micro-

switches:
• Right-hand soft-top flap retracted switch F425 653_064
• Right-hand soft-top flap extended switch F426
• Right-hand soft-top compartment cover centre position switch R/H soft-top flap
F429
The soft-top operation control unit J256 analyses the signals from
the microswitches and operates the soft-top flaps and/or the
soft-top accordingly.
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Right-hand soft-top flap motor V381
The right-hand soft-top flap motor V381 is fitted on the right-hand not have its own switches or sensors. It is monitored by the soft-
side of the vehicle, as seen when facing forwards. The motor drives top operation control unit J256 and is diagnosable.
the right-hand soft-top flap via an actuating arm. The motor does
Right-hand soft-top flap motor

V381
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Left-hand soft-top flap motor

V383
Left-hand soft-top flap motor V383
The left-hand soft-top flap motor V383 is fitted on the left-hand not have its own switches or sensors. It is monitored by the soft-
side of the vehicle, as seen when facing forwards. The motor drives top operation control unit J256 and is diagnosable.
the left-hand soft-top flap via an actuating arm. The motor does
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Right-hand soft-top flap retracted switch F425
The right-hand soft-top flap retracted switch F425 is fitted on the For the soft-top operation control unit J256 to be able to detect
console of the right-hand soft-top flap, as seen when facing for- the "switched" signal, both switches have to be switched at the
wards. The switch is a microswitch. When the soft-top flap is same time.
retracted, the microswitch is operated by the actuating arm that The event memory can register the event "implausible signal" for
operates the soft-top flap. those switches. If an event is present at one of the switches, that
The left-hand soft-top flap retracted switch F424 and the right- event is registered for both switches even though it is only present
hand soft-top flap retracted switch F425 are wired in series with on one side.
one another.
Left-hand switch for soft-top flap retracted Right-hand switch for soft-top flap retracted
F424 F425
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Left-hand switch for soft-top flap retracted
F424
Left-hand soft-top flap retracted switch F424
The left-hand soft-top flap retracted switch F424 is fitted on the For the soft-top operation control unit J256 to be able to detect
console of the left-hand soft-top flap, as seen when facing for- the "switched" signal, both switches have to be switched at the
retracted, the microswitch is operated by the actuating arm that The event memory can register the event "implausible signal" for
The left-hand soft-top flap retracted switch F424 and the right- event is registered for both switches even though it is only present
hand soft-top flap retracted switch F425 are wired in series with on one side.
one another.
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Right-hand soft-top flap extended switch F426
The right-hand soft-top flap extended switch F426 is fitted on the The left-hand soft-top flap extended switch F427 and the right-
console of the right-hand soft-top flap, as seen when facing for- hand soft-top flap extended switch F426 are wired in series with
wards. one another.
The switch is a microswitch. When the soft-top flap is extended, For the soft-top operation control unit J256 to be able to detect
the microswitch is operated by the actuating arm that operates the the "switched" signal, both switches have to be switched at the
soft-top flap. same time.
The event memory can register the event "implausible signal" for
those switches. If an event is present at one of the switches, that
event is registered for both switches even though it is only present
on one side.
Right-hand switch for soft-top flap extended

F426
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Left-hand switch for soft-top flap extended
F427
Left-hand soft-top flap extended switch F427
The left-hand soft-top flap extended switch F427 is fitted on the For the soft-top operation control unit J256 to be able to detect
console of the left-hand soft-top flap, as seen when facing for- the "switched" signal, both switches have to be switched at the
extended, the microswitch is operated by the actuating arm that The event memory can register the event "implausible signal" for
The left-hand soft-top flap extended switch F427 and the right- event is registered for both switches even though it is only present
hand soft-top flap extended switch F426 are wired in series with on one side.
one another.
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Right-hand soft-top compartment cover centre position switch F429
The right-hand soft-top flap centre position switch F429 is fitted For the soft-top operation control unit J256 to be able to detect
on the console of the right-hand soft-top flap, as seen when facing the "switched" signal, both switches have to be switched at the
forwards. same time.
The switch is a microswitch. When the soft-top flap is in the centre The event memory can register the event "implausible signal" for
position, the microswitch is operated by the actuating arm that those switches. If an event is present at one of the switches, that
operates the soft-top flap. event is registered for both switches even though it is only present
The left-hand soft-top flap centre position switch F428 and the on one side.
right-hand soft-top flap centre position switch F429 are wired in
series with one another.
Right-hand switch for soft-top compartment cover centre

position
F429
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Left-hand switch for soft-top compartment cover centre

position
F428
Left-hand soft-top compartment cover centre position switch F428
The left-hand soft-top flap centre position switch F428 is fitted on For the soft-top operation control unit J256 to be able to detect
the console of the left-hand soft-top flap, as seen when facing the "switched" signal, both switches have to be switched at the
forwards. The switch is a microswitch. When the soft-top flap is in same time.
the centre position, the microswitch is operated by the actuating The event memory can register the event "implausible signal" for
arm that operates the soft-top flap. those switches. If an event is present at one of the switches, that
The left-hand soft-top flap centre position switch F428 and the event is registered for both switches even though it is only present
right-hand soft-top flap centre position switch F429 are wired in on one side.
series with one another.
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Soft-top latch open switch F294
The soft-top latch open switch F294 is fitted in the cylinder that 2 linkage rods that open or close the right and left-hand soft-top
operates the left and right-hand soft-top lock latches. The latches latches. When the cylinder is retracted, the switch F294 sends the
are actuated by a mechanical linkage and lock/unlock the soft-top. signal indicating that the soft-top is locked.
To do so, the latches engage with/disengage from the strikers on As the soft-top control system cannot detect from the signal from
the windscreen frame. switch F294 whether the left and right-hand latches are actually
The switch is a Hall-effect sensor and can be replaced separately. closed, the position of the latches is also monitored their own
The cylinder is fitted at the front of the soft-top in the centre. The sensors. You can find more information about those sensors on
cylinder operates a linkage lever. Attached to the linkage lever are page 46.
Soft-top latch open switch

F294
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Left-hand soft-top latch closed switch E891
The left-hand soft-top latch closed switch E891 is mounted on the For the soft-top operation control unit J256 to be able to detect
console of the soft-top lock for the left-hand latch, as seen when the "switched" signal, both switches have to be switched at the
facing forwards. The switch is a microswitch. When the latch is same time.
engaged with the striker on the windscreen frame, a linkage lever The event memory can register the event "implausible signal" for
operates switch E891. The soft-top operation control unit J256 those switches. If an event is present at one of the switches, that
then detects that the switch/latch is closed. event is registered for both switches even though it is only present
The left-hand soft-top latch closed switch E891 and the right-hand on one side.
soft-top latch closed switch E892 are wired in series with one
another.
Left-hand switch for soft-top latch closed

E891
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Right-hand soft-top latch closed switch E892
The right-hand soft-top latch closed switch E892 is mounted on For the soft-top operation control unit J256 to be able to detect
the console of the soft-top lock for the right-hand latch, as seen the "switched" signal, both switches have to be switched at the
when facing forwards. The switch is a microswitch. When the latch same time.
is engaged with the striker on the windscreen frame, a linkage The event memory can register the event "implausible signal" for
lever operates switch E892. The soft-top operation control unit those switches. If an event is present at one of the switches, that
J256 then detects that the switch/latch is closed. event is registered for both switches even though it is only present
The left-hand soft-top latch closed switch E891 and the right-hand on one side.
soft-top latch closed switch E892 are wired in series with one
another.
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Left-hand soft-top lock ready switch E893
The left-hand soft-top lock ready switch E893 is fitted in the For the soft-top operation control unit J256 to be able to detect
left-hand striker on the windscreen frame, as seen when facing the "switched" signal, both switches have to be switched at the
forwards. The switch is a microswitch. The microswitch switches same time.
when the soft-top is in the forward position and the centring pin of The event memory can register the event "implausible signal" for
the soft-top lock operates the switch. At that point the soft-top those switches. If an event is present at one of the switches, that
operation control unit J256 can operate the cylinder that locks the event is registered for both switches even though it is only present
soft-top so that it closes the latches. on one side.
The left-hand soft-top lock ready switch E893 and the right-hand
soft-top lock ready switch E894 are wired in series with one
another.
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Left-hand switch for soft-top lock ready

E893
Right-hand soft-top lock ready switch E894
The right-hand soft-top lock ready switch E894 is fitted in the For the soft-top operation control unit J256 to be able to detect
right-hand striker on the windscreen frame, as seen when facing the "switched" signal, both switches have to be switched at the
forwards. The switch is a microswitch. The microswitch switches same time.
when the soft-top is in the forward position and the centring pin of The event memory can register the event "implausible signal" for
the soft-top lock operates the switch. At that point the soft-top those switches. If an event is present at one of the switches, that
operation control unit J256 can operate the cylinder to close the event is registered for both switches even though it is only present
latches and so lock the soft-top. on one side.
The left-hand soft-top lock ready switch E893 and the right-hand
soft-top lock ready switch E894 are wired in series with one
another.
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Right-hand switch for tensioner bar up F431
The right-hand tensioner bar up switch F431 is fitted in the mount- Switch F431 is a Hall-effect sensor. When the right-hand soft-top
ing that holds the lever for the right-hand soft-top fin. The lever is fin is raised, the lever is within the detection range of sensor F431.
responsible for raising and lowering the right-hand soft-top fin and The right-hand tensioner bar up switch F431 sends that informa-
is operated by the hydraulic cylinder that is responsible for the tion to the soft-top operation control unit J256.
soft-top fin.
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Left-hand switch for tensioner bar up

F432
Left-hand switch for tensioner bar up F432
The left-hand tensioner bar up switch F432 is fitted in the mount- Switch F432 is a Hall-effect sensor. When the left-hand soft-top fin
ing that holds the lever for the left-hand soft-top fin. The lever is is raised, the lever is within the detection range of sensor F432.
responsible for raising and lowering left-hand the soft-top fin and The left-hand tensioner bar up switch F432 sends that information
is operated by the hydraulic cylinder that is responsible for the to the soft-top operation control unit J256.
soft-top fin.
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Left-hand switch for tensioner bar down F419 (soft-top fin)
The left-hand tensioner bar down switch F419 is attached to the The left-hand tensioner bar down switch F419 and the right-hand
left-hand main mounting, as seen when facing forwards. The tensioner bar down switch F420 are wired in series with one
switch is a microswitch. When the left-hand cylinder (as seen when another.
facing forwards) for operating the soft-top fin is extended, switch For the soft-top operation control unit J256 to be able to detect
F419 is operated by a lever. In that position, the soft-top fin has the "switched" signal, both switches have to be switched at the
been lowered past the tipping point to its lowest position. That same time.
means the soft-top is up. The left-hand tensioner bar down switch The event memory can register the event "implausible signal" for
F419 sends that information to the soft-top operation control unit those switches. If an event is present at one of the switches, that
J256. event is registered for both switches even though it is only present
on one side.
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Left-hand switch for tensioner bar down

F419
Right-hand switch for tensioner bar down F420 (soft-top fin)
The right-hand tensioner bar down switch F420 is attached to the The left-hand tensioner bar down switch F419 and the right-hand
right-hand main mounting, as seen when facing forwards. The tensioner bar down switch F420 are wired in series with one
switch is a microswitch. When the right-hand cylinder (as seen another.
when facing forwards) for operating the soft-top fin is extended, For the soft-top operation control unit J256 to be able to detect
switch F420 is operated by a lever. In that position, the soft-top fin the "switched" signal, both switches have to be switched at the
has been lowered past the tipping point to its lowest position. That same time.
means the soft-top is up. The right-hand tensioner bar down switch The event memory can register the event "implausible signal" for
F420 sends that information to the soft-top operation control unit those switches. If an event is present at one of the switches, that
J256. event is registered for both switches even though it is only present
on one side.
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Soft-top stowed switch F171
The soft-top stowed switch F171 is fitted in the left-hand cylinder is retracted, the soft-top is stowed in the soft-top compartment.
(as seen when facing forwards) of the two cylinders that are The soft-top stowed switch F171 sends that information to the
responsible for moving the soft-top. The switch is a Hall-effect soft-top operation control unit J256.
sensor and can be replaced separately. When the left-hand cylinder
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Soft-top stowed switch

F171
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Left-hand switch for soft-top compartment cover lock fastened F417
The left-hand soft-top compartment cover lock fastened switch actuating arm is a permanent magnet. Is addition, there is a catch
F417 is located on the left-hand node casting of the soft-top well, attached to the soft-top compartment cover lock unit. The catch
as seen when facing forwards, near to switch F418. Switch F417 is locks/unlocks the soft-top compartment cover. When the hydraulic
a Hall-effect sensor. cylinder is retracted, the permanent magnet comes to a halt
The hydraulic cylinder that locks the soft-top compartment cover is opposite switch F417 and the catch engages. The control unit then
responsible for operating the soft-top compartment cover lock. receives the signal "soft-top compartment cover locked".
Attached to the soft-top compartment lock unit there is an actuat- The function of the Hall-effect sensor can be tested with a perma-
ing arm that is connected to the hydraulic cylinder. Fixed to the nent magnet.
Catch hook Left-hand switch for soft-top compartment

cover lock fastened
F417
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Left-hand switch for soft-top compartment Hydraulic cylinders

cover lock released
F418
Permanent magnet
Right-hand switch for soft-top compartment cover lock fastened F421
The right-hand soft-top compartment cover lock fastened switch actuating arm is a permanent magnet. Is addition, there is a catch
F421 is located on the right-hand node casting of the soft-top well, attached to the soft-top compartment cover lock unit. The catch
a Hall-effect sensor. cylinder is retracted, the permanent magnet comes to a halt
The hydraulic cylinder that locks the soft-top compartment cover is opposite switch F421 and the catch engages. The control unit then
responsible for operating the soft-top compartment cover lock. receives the signal "soft-top compartment cover locked".
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Left-hand switch for soft-top compartment cover lock released F418
The right-hand soft-top compartment cover lock released switch actuating arm is a permanent magnet. Is addition, there is a catch
F418 is located on the right-hand node casting of the soft-top well, attached to the soft-top compartment cover lock unit. The catch
a Hall-effect sensor. cylinder is extended, the permanent magnet comes to a halt
The hydraulic cylinder that locks the soft-top compartment cover is opposite switch F418 and the catch disengages. The control unit
responsible for operating the soft-top compartment cover lock. then receives the signal "soft-top compartment cover unlocked".

released
F418
Permanent magnet
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Catch Hydraulic cylinder
Left-hand switch for soft-top compartment

cover lock fastened
F417
Right-hand switch for soft-top compartment cover lock released F422
The right-hand soft-top compartment cover lock released switch actuating arm is a permanent magnet. Is addition, there is a catch
F422 is located on the left-hand node casting of the soft-top well, attached to the soft-top compartment cover lock unit. The catch
a Hall-effect sensor. cylinder is extended, the permanent magnet comes to a halt
The hydraulic cylinder that locks the soft-top compartment cover is opposite switch F422 and the catch disengages. The control unit
responsible for operating the soft-top compartment cover lock. then receives the signal "soft-top compartment cover unlocked".
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Soft-top compartment cover open switch F407
The soft-top compartment cover open switch F407 is fitted on the and can be replaced separately. When the soft-top compartment
left-hand side of the vehicle, as seen when facing forwards, in the cover is open, the cylinder is retracted and the Hall-effect sensor
left-hand cylinder of the two cylinders responsible for moving the sends a signal which the soft-top operation control unit interprets
soft-top compartment cover. This switch is a Hall-effect sensor. The as "soft-top compartment cover open".
Hall-effect sensor is fitted at the bottom of the hydraulic cylinder
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Soft-top compartment cover open switch

F407
Soft-top compartment cover closed switch F519
The soft-top compartment cover closed switch F519 is fitted on and can be replaced separately. When the soft-top compartment
the left-hand side of the vehicle, as seen when facing forwards, in cover is closed, the cylinder is extended and the Hall-effect sensor
the left-hand cylinder of the two cylinders responsible for moving sends a signal which the soft-top operation control unit interprets
the soft-top compartment cover. This switch is a Hall-effect sensor. as "soft-top compartment cover closed".
The Hall-effect sensor is fitted at the top of the hydraulic cylinder
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Soft-top compartment cover closed switch

F519
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Soft-top operation control unit J256
The soft-top operation control unit J256 has the address word 26 operating sequence. It receives and evaluates information from
– Electronic roof operation. The soft-top operation control unit the sensors and other bus devices and operates the actuators
J256 is located on the rear window module, on the right as seen accordingly.
when facing forwards, next to the rear window motor V456. The The soft-top operation control unit J256 is also responsible for
soft-top operation control unit J256 is integrated in the vehicle's system diagnostics. If irregularities are detected within the system
bus system via the convenience systems CAN bus and exchanges or if signals are received at the wrong time, the soft-top operating
data with other systems via that bus. The soft-top operation sequence or rear window operating sequence is stopped. An event
control unit J256 controls and monitors each individual soft-top is registered and a message is displayed on the instrument cluster.
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Rear window module Soft-top operation control unit

J256
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Rear window
The Audi R8 Spyder is fitted with an electric rear window as stand- Rear window
ard. The rear window can help to reduce air turbulence in the
passenger cell and thus increase ride comfort. The rear window can
be opened and closed manually (pulling/pushing and holding the
switch) when the soft-top is up or down. During the automatic
soft-top sequence it can only be opened (one-touch operation of
the switch). If the soft-top is in an intermediate position, the rear
window cannot be operated.
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Operation
The rear window is moved up or down by means of the rear window

button E361. The rear window can be extended or retracted when
the soft-top is up or down. The rear window has 3 different raised
positions.
Rear window
1. Wind deflector position:
The rear window can only be set to the wind deflector position
when the soft-top is down. In the wind deflector position, the
rear window is slightly lower than in the fully closed position.
The purpose of the wind deflector position is to reduce air
turbulence in the passenger compartment.
If the rear window button E361 is pulled back and held, the rear
window automatically stops when it reaches the wind deflector
position.
2. C
losed position:
The window can only be moved to the closed position when the
soft-top is raised. In the closed position, the rear window is
slightly higher than in the wind deflector position.
The purpose of the closed position is to seal off the passenger
compartment from the outside.
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window automatically stops when it reaches the closed position.
Rear window module
3. C
leaning position:
The purpose of the cleaning position is to make it easier to clean
the rear window. The window is thus extended further than the
wind deflector position. To set the window to the cleaning
position, it first has to be moved to the wind deflector position.
The rear window button E361 then has to be pulled back and
held again. In addition, within 1 second, the soft-top operation
button E137 also has to be pulled back and held until the
window reaches the cleaning position. The window can only be
set tot he cleaning position when the vehicle is stationary.
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Components of the rear window
Rear window button E361
The rear window button E361 has 2 actuation directions. Pushing

the button forwards lowers the rear window and pulling it back
raises the window. The rear window button E361 is located on the
centre console on the right of the soft-top operation button E137
as seen when facing forwards.
The soft-top operation control unit J256 processes the signals from
the rear window button E361 and monitors the length of time the
button is held. If the rear window button E361 sends the "actu-
ated" signal for about 60 s (time-out), the static event "rear
window button – implausible signal" is registered in the event
memory. This can occur, for example, if the rear window button
E361 is inadvertently continuously operated by an object (brief-
case, mobile phone etc.). As soon as the object is removed and the
rear window button E361 is free again, the event memory entry
changes to "sporadic". The rear window can then be operated
again.
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Button for lowering soft-top

E361
Manual sequence
For the manual operating sequence for the rear window, the rear rear window immediately stops moving. If the rear window button
window button E361 has to be continuously operated, i.e. pushed/ E361 is operated again, the rear window moves again in the
pulled and held. If the rear window button E361 is released, the corresponding direction.
Automatic sequence
The automatic sequence is only possible when lowering (opening) again while the automatic operating sequence is in progress, the
the rear window, not when raising (closing) it. To initiate the rear window stops moving. An automatic or manual operating
automatic sequence, the rear window button E361 has to be sequence can be resumed by operating the rear window button
pressed and quickly released within 0.5 s. The rear window then E361 again in the appropriate manner.
automatically retracts. If the rear window button E361 is operated
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Rear window motor V456
The rear window is powered by the rear window motor V456. The rear window motor V456.
soft-top operation top control unit J256 controls and monitors the
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Rear window module Rear window motor

V456
Overheat cut-out
In order to protect the rear window motor V456 against overload,

the soft-top operation control unit J256 monitors the running time
of the motor and switches it off if necessary.
Activation of overheat cut-out
The overheat cut-out is activated in 2 stages:
Stage 1: Stage 2:
Stage 1 starts when the rear window has been operating con- Stage 2 starts when the rear window has been operating con-
stantly for 60 s. In such a situation the rear window can be closed stantly for 80 s. In this case it makes no difference what position
once more but not opened. the rear window happens to be in at that point or whether it is
After stage 1, it takes around 200 s until the rear window can be being raised or lowered. As soon as stage 2 of the overheat cut-out
operated again. function has been triggered, the rear window cannot be operated
at all. After stage 2, there is a delay of roughly 600 s until it is
possible to operate the rear window again.
Note
• When the rear window encounters mechanical resistance at the upper stop, the motor is placed under greater load then
when it is "only" moving the rear window up or down without encountering solid resistance. If someone is "playing" with
the window and repeatedly moving it up to the stop several times in quick succession, the stage 1 overheat cut-out sets in
before the 60 s time limit.
• If the overheat cut-out for the rear window has tripped and the rear window is closed, the soft-top cannot be operated.
• There is no indication on the instrument cluster when the overheat cut-out for the rear window is active.
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Rear window motor Hall-effect sensor G952
The rear window motor Hall-effect sensor G952 is fitted in the rear motor V456. The soft-top operation control unit J256 detects from
window motor V456. This Hall-effect sensor is in the form of an the Hall-effect sensor signals what the position of the rear window
incremental encoder, also referred to as a rotary position encoder. is. The Hall-effect sensor cannot be replaced separately. If it fails,
That means the Hall-effect sensor detects the revolutions of the the rear window motor V456 must be replaced.
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Rear window module Rear window motor Hall-effect sensor

G952 and
Rear window motor Hall-effect sensor 2
G953
Rear window motor Hall-effect sensor 2 G953
The rear window motor Hall-effect sensor G953 is fitted in the rear motor V456. The soft-top operation control unit J256 detects from
window motor V456. This Hall-effect sensor is in the form of an the Hall-effect sensor signals what the position of the rear window
incremental encoder, also referred to as a rotary position encoder. is. The Hall-effect sensor cannot be replaced separately. If it fails,
That means the Hall-effect sensor detects the revolutions of the the rear window motor V456 must be replaced.
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Rear window down switch F416
The rear window down switch F416 is located at the top of the metal plate operates the microswitch. From that signal, the
right-hand rear-window guide, as seen when facing forwards. The control unit detects that the rear window is retracted, i.e. at its
switch is a microswitch. When the rear window is retracted, a lowest position.
Rear window down switch

F416
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Rear window module
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Powertrain units
5.2l V10 FSI engine

Specifications
Features
• 10-cylinder V-configuration engine with 90° V angle • Continuous intake and exhaust camshaft adjustment
• Dry-sump lubrication • Roller-type cam followers with hydraulic tappets
• Fully electronic engine management with Bosch MED 17 • "Cylinder on demand" selective cylinder shut-off system
master/slave concept • Adaptive oxygen content control
• Mapped ignition with static high voltage distribution • Adaptive knock control
• Dual injection system: sequential direct petrol injection • Convenience and quick start system
combined with intake manifold injection • 1 catalytic pre-converter and 1 main catalytic converter per
cylinder bank
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Reference
More information on the 5.2l V10 FSI engine can be found in Self-Study Programme 641, "Audi R8 (Type 4S)".
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Torque/power curve
(engine code CSPA)
Power output in kW
Torque in Nm
The engine number can be found on the right-hand cylinder block,

below the cylinder head on the poly-V belt side.
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Engine speed [rpm] 653_007
Features Specifications
Engine code CSPA

Type 10-cylinder V-engine with 90° V angle and dry sump lubrication
Capacity in cm3 5204
Stroke in mm 92,8
Bore in mm 84,5
Number of valves per cylinder 4
Firing order 1-6-5-10-2-7-3-8-4-9
Compression ratio 12,5:1
Power output in kW at rpm 397 at 7800
Torque in Nm at rpm 540 at 6500
Fuel type Premium unleaded 95 RON
Engine management 2x Bosch MED 17.1.1 master-slave concept
Oxygen content/knock control Adaptive oxygen content control, adaptive knock control
Fuel/air mixing Combined (dual) direct (FSI) and multipoint (MPI) injection
Emission standard EU 6+ (W)
CO2 emissions in g/km 277
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Power transmission
Overview
In terms of power transmission, all components on the Without the all-wheel-drive clutch engaged, virtually 100 percent
Audi R8 Spyder (Type 4S) have been carried over from the of the drive is transmitted to the rear axle, for which a mechanical
Audi R8 Coupé (Type 4S). differential lock improves rear-wheel traction.
The power from the V10 engines is delivered exclusively via the Depending on driving situation, driver input and weather condi-
dazzlingly fast-shifting 0BZ 7-speed dual clutch gearbox. tions, up to 550 Nm of torque can be transmitted through to the
front axle final drive within a fraction of a second.
The basis for the outstanding performance of the new
Audi R8 Spyder is the mid-engine and quattro drive concept with a The infinitely variable distribution of torque to the front axle
new-design all-wheel-drive clutch in the front final drive. The new allows specifically targeted control of handling dynamics. That,
front final drive incorporates an electro-hydraulically operated together with torque vectoring and other dynamic handling
multi-plate clutch which allows the drive to be infinitely variably systems, creates a truly exhilarating driving experience.
distributed to the front wheels.
Automatic gearbox control unit 2 – J1006

Diagnostic address: C2 – Gearbox electronic module 2 J1006
Mechatronic unit for double-clutch gearbox J743

Diagnostic address: 02 – Gearbox electronic module J743
7 speed dual clutch gearbox 0BZ – S tronic
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Torque vectoring on front and rear wheels. For further information

about "torque vectoring", refer to Self Study Programme 617.
All-wheel drive control unit – J492

Diagnostic address: 22 – All-wheel-drive control unit J492
Selector mechanism
Diagnostic address: 81 – Selector lever – J587
Front final drive 0D4

– with AWD clutch
Parking lock – emergency release
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Audi drive select
The Audi drive select system allows the driver to select different
set-ups for the gearbox and the all-wheel-drive clutch. Thus, the
dynamic handling characteristics of the vehicle can be varied
between comfortably balanced and ultra-responsive.
More information on the subject can be found in Self-Study Pro-

grammes 642 and 643.
Reference
More information about the 0D4 front final drive can be found in Self-Study Programme 642 "0D4 front final drive on
Audi R8 (Type 4S)"
For more detailed information on the 0BZ 7-speed dual clutch gearbox and the new selector mechanism, refer to Self Study
Programme 643 "0BZ S tronic 7-speed dual clutch gearbox on the Audi R8 (types 42 and 4S)".
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Suspension
Overview
The suspension components on the Audi R8 Spyder are the same as
on the Audi R8 (Type 4S). Anti-roll bars and shock absorbers have
been re-trimmed.
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Reference
For more information on the suspension and steering components, please refer to Self-Study Programme 641 "Audi R8
(Type 4S)".
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Electrics and electronics
The electrical system on the Audi R8 Spyder is virtually the same as Therefore, it is not described again in this self-study programme.
on the Audi R8 (Type 4S).
Topology
Garage door Wiper motor control Wiper motor

operation control unit control unit, front
unit J400 pass. side
J530 J584
Humidity sensor in Rain and light

fresh air intake duct detector sensor
G657 G397
Air quality sensor Humidity sensor

G238 G355
High-pressure Light switch

sensor E1
G65
Electrical system control unit Soft-top control

J519 unit J256
Left lamp for Driver side door Battery monitor

auxiliary main control unit control unit
beam J386 J367
M67
Diagnostic connector
Right lamp for Front pass. side Alternator

auxiliary main door control unit C
beam J387
M68
Garage door Seat and steering

Data bus diagnostic interface
operating unit column adjustment
J533
E284 control unit with
memory function
J136
Anti-theft alarm Front pass. seat Engine control unit

Automatic gearbox
sensor adjustment control J623
control unit
G578 unit with memory
J217
J521
Rear spoiler Interface control Automatic gearbox Engine control

adjustment unit for vehicle control unit 2 unit 2
control unit location system J1006 J624
J223 J843
Central control unit for comfort/convenience system Selector lever Airbag

J393 sensors control control unit
unit J234
J587
Immobiliser reader Electronic steering Alarm horn Seat occupancy

coil column lock control H12 recognition control
D2 unit unit
J764 J706
Reference
More information on the soft-top control unit and the reversing camera can be found on page 16 and page 77.
For a description of the electrical system, please refer to Self-Study Programme 641 "Audi R8 (Type 4S)“.
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An addition on the Audi R8 Spyder is the soft-top operation control With the launch of the Audi R8 Spyder, the control unit and camera
unit J256. have been combined into a single unit. On the Audi R8 Spyder, the
Control unit J256 communicates via the convenience systems CAN. reversing camera system control unit J772 communicates via the
Another difference relates to the reversing camera system. extended CAN.
Digital sound
package
control unit
J525
Multimedia system Information TV tuner

operating unit electronics control R78
E380 unit 1
J794
Control unit in dash

panel insert
J285
Flap control Seat belt

servomotors microphone control
1 – 6 unit
J886
Fresh air blower Front air conditioner/ Tyre pressure loss

control unit Climatronic operat- indicator control
J126 ing and display unit unit
E87 J502
Multifunction Steering column

steering wheel electronics
control unit control unit
J453 J527
Rear-view camera
system control unit
J772
Steering angle Electromechanical ABS Main beam assist

sender parking brake control unit control unit
G85 control unit J104 J844
J540
ECD control unit Power steering Sensor electronics Headlight range

(electronically con- control unit control unit control unit
trolled damping) J500 J849 J431
J250
All-wheel drive Active steering Power module 1 for

control unit control unit left-hand LED
J492 J792 headlight
A31
Power module 1 for

right-hand LED
headlight
A27
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Key:
Convenience CAN Chassis CAN bus LIN bus
Powertrain CAN Diagnostics CAN Sub-bus systems
Extended CAN FlexRay MOST bus
Display and operation CAN Modular Infotainment Platform (MIB) CAN LVDS
FBAS
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Central control unit for comfort/convenience system J393
The central convenience systems control unit J393 on the Audi R8 For service purposes the central convenience systems control unit
Spyder is fixed to the rear shelf behind the seats. It clips into a J393 has the two familiar diagnostic addresses:
holder and is secured by a retaining bracket. • 46 Convenience system for the functions:
As before, the central convenience systems control unit J393 can lighting control, terminal control, central locking, anti-theft
only be flash-programmed via the address 46. alarm system
• 05 Access and starting system for the functions:
immobilizer, ignition key, steering lock, convenience key
Retaining bracket
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Central control unit for comfort/convenience system

J393
Reference
For more information on the electrics, please refer to Self-Study Programme 641 "Audi R8 (Type 4S)".
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Rear window module

As already familiar from the previous model, the
Audi R8 Spyder (Type 4S) also has a rear window module. In
contrast with its predecessor, the rear window module is now
made of plastic, while the rear window itself is still made of glass.
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Rear window
in wind deflector position
The rear window has four different functions:

• It forms part of the raised convertible top and can be raised and
lowered when the top is up.
• When the top is down, it can be used in addition to the wind
deflector to further reduce air turbulence in the passenger
compartment.
In addition to the functions listed, the rear window also has a

cleaning position. This allows it to be extended beyond its normal
limit of upward travel, see page 55.
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Rear window module Rear window
Rear window motor

V456
Activation
J393 Key:
LIN bus
F416 Rear window down switch

G952 Rear window motor Hall-effect sensor
Terminal 30 G953 Hall-effect sensor 2 for rear window motor
J9 Heated rear window relay
J256 Soft-top operation control unit
Convenience CAN
J393 Central control unit for comfort/convenience system

V456 Rear window motor
J256 J9
VX26 Closing module for rear window (rear window module)
Z1 Heated rear window
Discrete
Terminal 31
leads
VX26
F416 G952 G953 V456 Z1
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Terminal 31 Terminal 31
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Air conditioning
Overview
Like its predecessor, the new Audi R8 Spyder is equipped with a Vehicle air conditioning is supported by:
single-zone automatic air conditioning system.
• Sunlight photosensor G107 (discretely connected to E87)
The 6 servomotors are LIN devices of the front air conditioner/ • Air quality sensor G238 plus air humidity sensor in fresh air
Climatronic operating and display unit E87. They are all identical in duct G657 (combined)
design and connected in series and can, if servicing is required, be • High pressure sensor G65
programmed via the basic setting/auto addressing procedure. • Humidity sensor G355
Another LIN device is the fresh air fan control unit J126.
Those 3 sensors are LIN devices of the on-board power supply
E87 is connected to the display and operation CAN bus and can be control unit J519. The data is made available to the front air
accessed via the diagnostic tester by entering address code 08. conditioner/Climatronic operating and display unit E87 via the data
bus diagnostic interface J533 by CAN bus.
Cabin ventilation
The new Audi R8, like all Audis, requires a cabin ventilation concept On the Audi R8 Spyder, the air is carried out to the body via a side
– what is known as the forced ventilation system. This prevents the grille. On the Audi R8 (Type 4S) the air exits through the speaker
creation of excess internal pressure when the door is closed, which grilles. Accordingly, the openings in the body are differently
would make it more difficult to close the door. arranged.
Interior vent Exterior vent

grille trim
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Refrigerant circuit
The refrigerant circuit on the new Audi R8 Spyder comprises The refrigerant compressor has a direct clutch and is driven directly
2 condensers. They are identical in design and, as is the case with by the engine through a drive shaft. The overload cut-out which
the two outer radiators, are installed at a rotation angle of 180°. interrupts power flow between the engine and the refrigerant
The refrigerant tube from/to the expansion valve is configured as compressor is integrated in the direct clutch.
an internal heat exchanger.
Service operations
The service connections for draining and refilling the refrigerant After replacing the components of the refrigerant circuit, care
circuit are located close to the dryer and can be accessed through a must be taken to ensure that the system is filled with the correct
flap above the luggage compartment if servicing is required. amount of refrigerant oil. For this purpose, the following quanti-
If servicing is carried out, the quantity of refrigerant oil extracted ties of refrigerant oil must be added to the refrigerant circuit after
from the refrigerant circuit must be replenished. replacing the battery:
• Replacing a single condenser: +10 cm3

• Replacing both condensers: +20 cm3
• Replacing the evaporator: +20 cm3
Dryer Service connections Internal heat exchanger Air conditioner/Climatronic operating and display
(IHE) unit
E87
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Condenser Air conditioner condensate outlet Refrigerant compressor
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Safety and driver assistance systems
Passive safety In-car airbags

Driver airbag Front pass. airbag
Overview
On the following pages you will find a summary of the occupant

protection system on the Audi R8 Spyder.
Driver side knee airbag
Components
Depending on national variant and trim level, the passive occupant

and pedestrian safety system on the Audi R8 may comprise the Side airbag, driver side
following components and systems:
• Airbag control unit

• Driver airbag
• 2-stage front passenger airbag
• Front side airbags (head-thorax airbag)
• Knee airbags (country version)
• Front airbag crash sensors • Front pass. airbag disabling switch (country version or trim level
• Crash sensors for side impact detection in the doors version)
• Crash sensors for side impact detection in the B posts • Front pass. airbag OFF and ON warning lamp
• Front inertia-reel seat belts with pyrotechnic belt tensioners (country version or trim level version)
• Front inertia-reel seat belts with switchable belt force limita- • Seat position detection for driver's and passenger seat
tion (national/equipment variant)
(national/equipment variant) • Pedestrian impact mitigation trigger (country version)
• Seat belt warning system for all seats • Roll-over protection system
(national/equipment variant) • Battery isolator
• Seat occupancy sensor in front pass. seat
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Pass. side knee airbag Side airbag, front pass. side
Driver's side roll protector
Passenger side roll protector

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Note
The illustrations in the section "Occupant protection" are schematic diagrams provided for a better understanding.
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System overview
The system overview shows the components for all markets. Keep in
mind that this constellation is not possible in a production model.
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Connection for the front passenger side seat occupancy sensor

G128
The connection for the front passenger side seat occupancy sensor
G128 differs depending on market version.
I n models for the North American Region (NAR): The front

1)
In models for Rest of World (RoW): The front passenger side
2)
passenger side seat occupancy sensor G128 is connected by a seat occupancy sensor G128 is connected directly to the
discrete line to the seat occupancy recognition control unit J706, airbag control J234 by a discrete line. A seat occupancy recogni-
which communicates with the airbag control J234 via a LIN bus. tion control unit J706 is not installed.
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Additional equipment
Equipment specifications may vary due to the different require-

ments and statutory provisions which apply to vehicle manufactur-
ers in the various markets.
Key to diagram on page 74:
E24 Driver side seat belt switch K19 Seat belt reminder warning lamp
E25 Front pass. side seat belt switch K75 Airbag warning lamp
E224 Airbag disabling switch, pass. side K145 Front passenger airbag OFF warning lamp
(ON and OFF status of the front passenger airbag is indi-
G128 Front pass. side seat occupancy sensor cated)
G179 Side airbag crash sensor, driver side
G180 Side airbag crash sensor, pass. side N95 Driver side airbag igniter
G256 Rear side airbag crash sensor, driver side N131 Front pass. side airbag igniter 1
G257 Rear side airbag crash sensor, pass. side N132 Front pass. side airbag igniter 2
G283 Front airbag crash sensor, driver side N153 Seat belt tensioner igniter 1, driver side
G284 Front airbag crash sensor, pass. side N154 Seat belt tensioner igniter 1, pass. side
G551 Belt force limiter, driver side N199 Side airbag igniter, driver side
G552 Belt force limiter, pass. side N200 Side airbag igniter, pass. side
G553 Seat position sensor, driver side N253 Battery isolation igniter
G554 Seat position sensor, pass. side N295 Knee airbag igniter, driver side
N296 Knee airbag igniter, pass. side
J234 Airbag control unit N646 Roll-over protection trigger, driver's side
J285 Control unit in dash panel insert N647 Roll-over protection trigger, passenger side
J533 Data bus diagnostic interface (gateway)
J706 Seat occupancy recognition control unit T16 16-pin connector, diagnostic port
Wire colours:
Diagnostics CAN Powertrain CAN Input signal
Display and operation CAN LIN bus Output signal
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Assistance systems
Park Assist Plus
On the Audi R8 Spyder, an 8-channel parking assistance system is When the vehicle gets so close to the obstruction that the warning
fitted as standard. In Sales it is referred to as Park Assist Plus. Four beeps merge into a continuous sound, it is still about 30 cm from
ultrasound sensors measure the distance to detected obstructions the obstruction. The tone of the warning beep for an obstruction at
at the front, while 4 more ultrasound sensors perform a similar the front is different from the sound for an obstruction at the rear.
function at the rear. When the vehicle approaches an obstruction, The two beepers are also located in different positions. The beeper
audible warning signals are sounded. The closer the vehicle gets to for obstructions in front of the vehicle is fitted at the front of the
the obstruction, the shorter the interval between 2 warning beeps vehicle. Similarly, the beeper for obstructions behind the vehicle is
becomes. A graphical parking assistance display also provides the fitted in the rear part of the vehicle.
driver with a pictorial representation of the position of the obstruc-
tion in relation to the vehicle and how close the vehicle is to it.
Circuit diagram showing components of the parking assistance system
K136
EX22
E266
Convenience CAN
High
Low
Terminal 30
H15 G203 G204 G205 G206 G252 G253 G254 G255 H22
J519
Terminal 31 653_017
Key:
E266 Park Assist button G253 Front centre right parking assistance sensor
EX22 Dashboard central switch module G254 Front centre left parking assistance sensor
G203 Rear left parking assistance sensor G255 Front left parking assistance sensor
G204 Rear centre left parking assistance sensor H15 Parking assistance rear warning beeper
G205 Rear centre right parking assistance sensor H22 Parking assistance front warning beeper
G206 Rear right parking assistance sensor J519 Electrical system control unit
G252 Front right parking assistance sensor K136 Parking assistance indicator light
Note
On the Audi R8 Spyder, the parking assistance function is integrated in the electrical system control unit J519. Therefore, a
separate parking assistance control unit is not fitted.
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Rear-view camera
The reversing camera is an optional extra on the Audi R8 Spyder "compact camera" and in the Service Department is referred to as
and a useful addition to the Park Assist Plus fitted as standard. the reversing camera system control unit J772. From control unit
Audi first offered a reversing camera system with the market J772, the image data is transmitted via a shielded cable directly to
launch of the 1st generation Audi Q7 (Type 4L) in 2006. At that information system electronics control unit 1 J794. The image is
time, the reversing camera R189 and the reversing camera system displayed on the MMI display J685.
control unit J772 were two separate components that were fitted The reversing camera also takes the form of a "compact camera"
in different locations on the vehicle. The reversing camera trans- on the Audi R8 Spyder (Type 4S). It is mounted on the rear finisher
mitted the image data via a shielded cable to the reversing camera panel.
system control unit J772. That, in turn, transmitted the image data As the Audi R8 Spyder does not have a separate MMI display, the
via a shielded cable to the front information display and control reversing camera image is displayed on the dash panel insert
panel control unit J523. control unit J285, i.e. the instrument cluster. The instrument
With the launch of the 2nd generation of the Audi Q7 (Type 4M) in cluster fitted as standard in the Audi R8 Spyder is the
2015, a new reversing camera was introduced which incorporated Audi virtual cockpit.
the control unit in the camera. This component is also called the
Electrical connections of the reversing camera system control unit J772 on the Audi R8 Spyder
The reversing camera system control unit J772 receives its power The reversing camera image data is transmitted via a shielded
supply from Terminal 15. For data communication with other cable to information system electronics control unit 1 J794, which
control units, J772 is connected to the extended CAN. then sends the images via an LVDS lead to the dash panel insert
control unit J285.
Terminal 15 Extended CAN

High
Low
Shielded
Reversing camera system Shielded Information electronics control LVDS cable Dash panel insert control unit
control unit FBAS cable unit 1 J285
J772 J794 LVDS High
LVDS Low
Terminal 31
Terminal 31
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Transmission of image data from the camera in the reversing camera system control unit J772 to the display of the dash panel insert control unit J285
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Parking assistance and reversing camera image display on the Audi virtual cockpit
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Infotainment and Audi connect
As in the Audi TT (Type FV), the 2nd generation of the Modular The control concept on the Audi R8 Spyder is carried over from the
Infotainment Platform (MIB 2) is fitted in the Audi R8 Spyder. Audi TT. The standard multifunction steering wheel enables the
driver to control virtually all functions without looking away from
Since the layout of the controls as well as all displays is centred the road.
entirely on the driver, the Audi R8 Spyder dispenses with a sepa-
rate MMI display. All MMI displays are shown on the Audi virtual
cockpit.
Overview of versions
MMI Navigation plus (i8H) MMI Navigation plus (i8H)
without Audi connect (EL0) with Audi connect (EL3)
150 km
150 km
Telephone
Car
Sound Navigation
Map
Radio
Audi connect
Media
Telephone Settings
kph
kph
12:00 +22,5°C 12:00 +22,5°C
Standard equipment
Audi virtual cockpit (9S8)
3D SSD navigation (7UG)1))
MMI touch (UJ1)
Multifunction steering wheel, high version (2PF)
AM/FM radio with phase diversity and background tuner

Jukebox (approx. 11 GB)
DVD drive (audio/video)
2 SDXC card readers
Audi music interface with 2 USB ports and AUX-IN jack (UE7)
Audi sound system (9VD)
Bluetooth interface for HFP and A2DP (9ZX)
Optional equipment
Audi phone box (9ZE)2)
Bang & Olufsen Sound System (9VS)
Digital radio DAB (QV3)3)
TV tuner (QV1)3), 4)
Reference
More information on the MMI Navigation plus can be found in Self-Study Programme 629 "Audi TT (Type FV) Vehicle electrics,
electronics and information/entertainment systems", Self-Study Programme 641 "Audi R8 (Type 4S)" and Self-Study Pro-
gramme 648 "2nd Generation Audi Modular Infotainment Platform".
1)
or countries without navigation map data, the PRNR is 7UH.
F
2)
If Audi connect (EL3) and the Audi phone box (9ZE) are ordered, the Audi connect module becomes a fully functional car telephone and
2 smartphones can be connected simultaneously by HFP.
3)
If the digital radio (QV3) and TV tuner (QV1) are ordered together, the PRNR is QU1.
4)
Currently available in Japan only.
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Sound systems
The Audi R8 Spyder has 2 different sound systems:
• Audi sound system (9VD)

• Bang & Olufsen Sound System (9VS)
Audi sound system (9VD)
The Audi R8 Spyder is equipped with the Audi sound system as

standard. It has a total of 5 speakers. The audio amplifier inte-
grated in the information electronics control unit 1 J794 powers
each speaker separately through a channel and delivers a total
output of 140 watts.
This means that all speakers have self-diagnostic capability.
Bass speaker Treble speaker, Centre speaker

front left front left R208
R21 R20
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Bass speaker, Treble speaker,

front right front right
R23 R22
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Bang & Olufsen Sound System (9VS)
The optional Bang & Olufsen Sound System delivers a total power The subwoofer diaphragm faces outwards towards the wheel arch.
output of 550 watts. With its 13 speakers, it provides excellent The arrangement of the rear speakers is new. They are incorporated
sound quality. The external Bang & Olufsen audio amplifier (digital in the head restraints for the first time. These speakers are what
sound package control unit J525) is located behind the left seat. It are known as CosCon speakers. They are an ultra-slim design.
is connected to information system electronics control unit 1 J794 Nevertheless, the diaphragm amplitude capacity is no smaller than
via the MOST bus. The audio amplifier powers each of the 13 with conventional speakers. As of the introduction of the
speakers though a separate channel. Audi R8 Spyder, this arrangement also applies to the Coupé.
To obtain sufficient bass volume, there is a subwoofer in the
passenger footwell in addition to the bass speakers in the doors.
Mid-range speaker Bass speaker,

front left front left
R103 R21
Left-hand head
restraint integrated
speaker 1
R317
Left-hand head
restraint integrated
speaker 2
R318
Digital sound package Right-hand head restraint Right-hand head restraint Mid-range speaker, front
control unit integrated speaker 1 integrated speaker 2 right
J525 R319 R320 R104
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Treble speaker, Centre speaker Centre speaker 2

front left R208 R219
R20
Treble speaker, front right

R22
Subwoofer
R211
Left-hand head Left-hand head

restraint integrated restraint integrated
speaker 2 speaker 1
R318 R317
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Bass speaker, front

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R23
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Aerials overview
The aerials in the Audi R8 Spyder are distributed throughout the The amplifier aerial connections to the information electronics
vehicle, starting with the mobile phone aerials under the front control unit 1 J794 are dependent on vehicle specification. Only
bumper and finishing with the radio/TV aerials in the rear of the the aerials which are actually needed are installed.
vehicle. For example, the necessary aerial amplifiers are located on
the A posts.
Aerial amplifier Satellite aerial

R24 R170
TV aerial amplifier 1
R82
82
Aerial amplifier 3 TV3/FZV

R112 aerial
Telephone aerial
R65
GPS aerial
R50
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Aerial amplifier 2 FM/DAB LTE aerial 2 LTE aerial 1

R111 aerial R306 R297
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Inspection and maintenance
Overview
The following service intervals are displayed: • Oil change service
• Mileage-based service events
• Time-based service events
Example of a service interval display in the Audi virtual cockpit
Servicing & checks Service intervals
Next oil change in

Flexible service event -- km / -- days
Next inspection in
Mileage-based service event in 30,000 km / 730 days Time-based service event
Reset oil change interval
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In new vehicles, the next oil change due field (flexible servicing The value displayed in the mileage-based servicing events field is
event) is initially blank. now 30,000 km for new vehicles and is decremented in increments
of 100 km. The value in the field for the time-based servicing
This interval has to be computed from the driving profile and events is now 730 days (2 years) for new vehicles and is updated on
engine load and is not displayed until about 500 km have been a daily basis (upwards of a total mileage of about 500 km).
covered.
5.2l FSI engine
Changing the oil According to service interval display, between 15,000 km / 1 year and 30,000 km /
2 years depending on driving style and conditions of use.
Inspection 30,000 km / 2 years
Pollen filter change interval 60,000 km / 2 years
Air filter change interval 90,000 km
Brake fluid change interval Change after 3, 5, ... years
Spark plug change interval 60,000 km / 6 years
Fuel filter change interval Lifetime
Timing gear Chain (lifetime)
Gear oil change interval1) 60,000 km
Clutch and differential oil for front 180,000 km / 10 years

axle differential 0D4
1)
S tronic
Note
The specifications in the current service literature generally apply.
It is important to comply with the approved oil standard when changing the oil.
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Overview of maintenance intervals for vehicles in the USA and Canada
The Audi R8 Spyder is subject to fixed inspection and maintenance The value for the next inspection is 15,000 miles / 730 days for
intervals in the USA and Canada. new vehicles. The next inspection with oil change after this is set to
20,000 miles / 730 days.
The value for the next oil change is 5,000 miles / 365 days for new
vehicles. The next oil change after this is set to 10,000 miles / 365
days.
Inspection with oil change

Oil change service
Oil change service
Oil change service

5000 miles / 15,000 miles / 25,000 miles / 35,000 miles / 45,000 miles /
1 year 2 years 3 years 4 years 5 years
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Overview of maintenance intervals for cars in China
The Audi R8 Spyder is subject to fixed inspection and maintenance In China, an oil change is performed during the first service visit
intervals in the China market. only. There is no provision for a separate oil change subsequent to
this.
The value indicated for the next inspection is 10,000 kilometres / An oil change will then always performed in conjunction with an
365 days for new vehicles. inspection. The display now indicates that the next service visit is
due every 10,000 km / 365 days.
10,000 km / 20,000 km / 30,000 km / 40,000 km /

365 days later 365 days later 365 days later 365 days later
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Appendix
Self study programmes

For more information about the technology of the Audi R8 Spyder
(Type 4S), please refer to the following self study programmes.
SSP 617 Audi RS 5 '10 and SSP 628 Audi virtual cockpit
RS 4 Avant '13 Power transmission
quattro system with crownwheel centre • Audi virtual cockpit
differential and torque vectoring
• Torque vectoring
SSP 629 Audi TT (Type FV) SSP 641 Audi R8 (type 4S)
Vehicle electrics, electronics and infor-
mation/entertainment systems • Body
• 5.2l V10 FSI engine
• MMI Navigation plus • Electrical system
• Infotainment
• Air conditioning
SSP 642 Front final drive 0D4 SSP 643 0BZ S tronic 7-speed dual
on Audi R8 (Type 4S) clutch gearbox
on the Audi R8 (Types 42 and 4S)
• Front final drive 0D4
• 7-speed dual clutch gearbox 0BZ
SSP 648 2nd Generation Audi Modular

Infotainment Platform
• MMI Navigation plus
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Audi Service Training

Soft-top control system

Electrics and electronics

Safety and driver assistance systems

Infotainment and Audi connect

Inspection and maintenance

Engine Air conditioning

Body Power transmission

Convertible top Headlights

994 2650 782

Exterior dimensions and weights Inner dimensions and other specifications

Length in mm 4426 Front cabin width in mm 15022)

Width (not including exterior 1940 Front shoulder width in mm 14003)

Height in mm 1244 Capacity of fuel tank in l 83

Front track width in mm 1638

Rear track width in mm 1599

Kerb weight in kg 1720

Gross vehicle weight in kg 2020

Carbon fibre reinforced polymer (CFRP)

Windscreen frame concept

Crash design features of the body (load transfer paths)

On account of the mid-engine concept, very specific requirements

When repairing such a complex body, it is important to keep these

Sill bodywork reinforcement

Audi R8 Spyder sill Audi R8 Coupé sill

Ultra-RTM (resin transfer moulding)

HD RTM carbon-fibre-reinforced plastic

Ultra-RTM carbon-fibre-reinforced sandwich structure

Non-destructive inspection (NDI)

GFRP = Glass-fibre-reinforced plastic

CFRP = Carbon-fibre-reinforced plastic

Front roof bow

Rear window frame

Front roof bow

Rear window frame

Soft-top control system

Soft-top drive unit

The next 4 pages provide an overview of the components that are

Right-hand switch for soft-top lock ready

Right-hand switch for soft-top latch closed

Switch for soft-top latch open

Left-hand switch for soft-top latch closed

Left-hand switch for soft-top lock ready

Left-hand switch for soft-top flap extended

Left-hand switch for soft-top compartment cover

Left-hand soft-top flap motor

Left-hand switch for tensioner bar up

Switch for soft-top stowed

Left-hand switch for tensioner bar down

Left-hand switch for soft-top flap retracted

Power operated convertible top valve 3

Power operated convertible top valve 4

Power operated convertible top valve 2

Power operated convertible top valve 5

Right-hand soft-top flap motor

Right-hand switch for tensioner bar up

Right-hand switch for soft-top flap extended