Adaptation (Function 10)

1998 Audi A8 Sedan (4D2) V8-3.7L (AEW)SECTION Adaptation (Function 10)



Adaptation (Function 10)

The adaptation function makes it possible to implement and store the following modification:
- Setting of ultrasonic sensors can be adjusted such that they react less sensitively.


- Starting interior monitoring system On Board Diagnostic (OBD). On Board Diagnostic (OBD), Initiating

Indicated on display:


Rapid data transfer HELP
Select function XX



- Enter "10" to select the function "Adaptation" and confirm entry with Q key.

Indicated on display:


Adaptation Q
Feed in channel number XX



- Enter "01" to select "adaptation channel 01" and confirm entry with Q key.

Indicated on display: The sensor sensitivity level is displayed: e.g. 100 %


Channel 1 Adaptation 100 ->
Sensitivity in % <-1 3->



NOTE: The maximum ultrasonic sensor setting made at the factory is 100% and can be reduced to 50 %.


- Press -> key.

Indicated on display:


Channel 1 Adaptation 100 Q
Enter adaptation value XXXXX



- Enter desired 5-digit adaptation value e.g. 75 % = 00075

Indicated on display:


Channel 1 Adaptation 100 Q
Enter adaptation value 00075



- Confirm entry with Q key.


Indicated on display:


Channel 1 Adaptation 75 Q
Sensitivity in % <-1 3->



- Confirm entry with Q key.

Indicated on display:


Channel 1 Adaptation 75 Q
Store changed value?



- Confirm entry with Q key.

Indicated on display:


Channel 1 Adaptation 75 ->
Changed value is stored



- Terminate adaptation of sensitivity in "Adaptation channel 01" by pressing key.

Indicated on display (function selection):


Rapid data transfer HELP
Select function XX

RENDER: 1.0x

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