2016 Audi S8 BaseFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Programming Memory Positions

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NOTE: Verify good battery condition before diagnosing the memory seat system. Poor battery condition may interfere with memory seat operation, even if vehicle starting is possible.

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    Place the vehicle ignition to ON.

  1. 2.

    NOTE: To program an Integrated Keyhead Transmitter (IKT) (remote entry transmitter), refer to Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter Programming and Remote Memory Activation in Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems .

    To set memory position(s) move the memory driver seat, memory exterior mirrors (if equipped), memory adjustable pedals (if equipped) and memory tilt steering column (if equipped) to the preferred position using the appropriate switch(es).

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    NOTE: Activation of the driver seat control switch, adjustable pedal control switch, exterior mirror control switch or power tilt steering column switch during memory programming will abort the operation.
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