AUDI Q2 2021 Owner´s Manual

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Towing mode
Applies to: vehicles with reversing camera and towing bracket
This view helps you to position the vehicle in
front of a
trailer.

Fig.
132 Infotainment display:
Rear
view
Important: The Trailer view must be selected

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143.

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You can now position your vehicle in front of
the trailer
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in General notes on page 137,

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in General notes on page 138. The orange
orientation line indicates the anticipated path
of the tow-bar. You can use the blue Lines to es­
timate the distance to the trailer hitch.
Park assist
Description
Applies to: vehicles with park assist
The park assist helps the driver to manoeuvre
the vehicle into and out of parking spaces.

Fig.
133 Diagram:
(Â)
parking in reverse parallel to the
roadside, ® parking in reverse perpendicular to the
road­

side

Fig.
134 Diagram: (c) parking forwards perpendicular to
the roadside without driving past, © parking forwards per­
pendicular to the roadside after driving past
The park assist helps you to find suitable parking
spaces and to manoeuvre the vehicLe into them.
You can reverse into a parking space either paral­
lel
(Â)
or perpendicular
(§)
to the roadside or drive
forwards out of a parallel space. In addition, you
can drive forwards into a perpendicular parking
space if you have already positioned the front of
the vehicle in the space (c) or have already driven
past the space (5). In the case of
(5),
the vehicle
reverses
(T),
manoeuvres into the correct position
and drives forwards into the parking space
@.

The parking space can be located between two
vehicles or behind one vehicle. The park assist
takes over the steering while the driver is parking
the vehicle in the usual way.
The park assist includes the functions of the
parking system plus
^>page
135, which assists
you during the parking manoeuvre.
The park assist sensors are located on the sides
of the front and rear bumpers. Please ensure that
the sensors are kept free of stickers, deposits and
any other substances which could impair the
function of the system. Notes on cleaning

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page 312.
In short parking spaces, the parking aid warning
tone will sound continuously when the vehicLe is
less than approx. 0.20 m away from the obstacle.
Stop moving immediately!
WARNING
- Please observe the safety warnings
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General notes on page 134.
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- Please note that the park assist only
han­

dles the steering. As the driver you are al­
ways responsible for braking and accelerat­

ing.

- It is the driver's responsibility to decide
whether a parking space shown in the dis­
play is suitable for the vehicLe.
- The front of the vehicle swings out during
the parking manoeuvre. Please take all nec­
essary measures to ensure that other road
users are not endangered.
- The steering wheel turns rapidly on its own
when parking the vehicle and leaving the

space.
Injury may result if
a
person reaches
between the spokes on the steering wheel
when it is turning.

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CAUTION
- Please observe the safety warnings
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in
General notes on page 134.
- In certain situations, the park assist will
guide the vehicLe onto or across the kerb,
for instance if other vehicles are parked on
the kerb. You should always be ready to
take over the steering wheel in order to pre­
vent damage to the tyres and/or wheel

rims.

- Certain conditions in and around the park­
ing space can cause unexpected results
when parking.
- Pillars, posts, etc.
- Loose gravel, snow, ice, etc.
© Note
-The electronic stabilisation control (ESC)
must not be switched off during the parking
manoeuvre
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146.
- The park assist cannot be used to park the
vehicle on tight bends.
- The park assist cannot be used to park the
vehicle if
a
trailer is attached and the elec­
trical connector for the trailer socket is
plugged in.
Switching on and off
Applies to: vehicles with park assist

Fig.
135 Centre console: Button for park assist

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Fig.
136 Infotainment system: Looking for
a
parking
space

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Press the
P@
button
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135 to switch on the
park assist. The LED in the button will light up
and the infotainment display will show the ve­
hicle looking for
a
parking space
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136.
• To switch off the park assist, press the
P@
but­

ton.
The LED in the button will go out.
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When a parking space is detected, the system
automatically suggests a particular parking

mode.
You can change the suggested selec­

tion.

Looking for a parking space
Applies to: vehicles with park assist
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137 Infotainment display: Parking space detected •

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Important: For the best parking result, you
should maintain a distance of approx. 1 metre to
the row of parked cars.

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To switch between parallel
(Â)
perpendicular
forwards
(B)
and perpendicular in reverse (?)
parking modes, turn the rotary pushbutton to
select the desired mode. The system only
shows parking modes that are currently possi­

ble.

•
Operate the turn signal. The desired side of the
road will be scanned.

•
To park parallel to the roadside, drive forwards
at not more than 30 km/h. Or:

•
To park perpendicular to the roadside, drive
forwards at not more than 20 km/h.

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The system will display
a
parking space when it
finds one
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137. Please check that the
parking space is suitable for your vehicle.

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To park using the system, follow the instruc­
tions on the display.
If
you
exceed a speed of about 50 km/h, the park
assist will be switched off.
The park assist will display
a
parking space only if
it is Long and wide enough for the vehicLe.
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-You can select any one of the parking op­
tions found. The potential parking space is
displayed until you have driven too far away
from it.
- You can activate the park assist after you
have already driven past a parking space (as
long as you were driving slowly enough). To
do so, press the
P©
button and operate the
turn signal.
- The system displays the right or left side of
the
road,
depending on which turn signals
you operate.
- The best parking results will be achieved if
you position the vehicle as parallel as possi­
ble to the line of parked cars or the kerb be­
fore you start the actual parking manoeu­

vre.

- If there are suitable parking spaces on both
sides of the road (for instance on a one-way
street), you can change the direction of the
turn signals to park on the other side, even
if
you
have already activated the park assist.
Starting a parking manoeuvre
Applies to: vehicles with park assist

The
driver is responsible for parking the vehicle.

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138 Infotainment system: Prompt to continue revers­
ing (example: parking parallel to the roadside)

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Drive forwards until the instructions for the au­
tomatic parking manoeuvre appear on the info­
tainment display
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in Descrip­
tion on page 139,
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in Description on
page 140. A
P
will appear in the intended park­
ing space as soon as the vehicle reaches the
correct position.

•
If necessary, you can use the rotary pushbutton
to change the parking mode in order to take a
different approach to the parking space.

•
The park assist is ready when the message
Please select reverse gear and let go of the
steering wheel appears on the infotainment
display.

•
After stopping for
a
moment, select reverse
gear.

•
Take your hands off the steering wheel.

•
Watch the
road.
When the road is clear, press
the accelerator gently
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in Description on
page 139,
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in Description on page 140.

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Follow the instructions on the display

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142 and the acoustic warning tones
until the parking manoeuvre is complete. The
arrows on the vehicLe show the required direc­
tion of travel.
The park assist automatically steers the vehicle
into the parking space while the driver operates
the pedals. The maximum parking speed is 7 km/
h. The park assist will be deactivated if
you
drive
too fast or move the steering wheel by hand. To •
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continue the parking manoeuvre, press the
P© button again. The park assist will reappear on
the display.
You can cancel the direction of travel given by
the system before parking by shifting be­
tween forwards/reverse gear. The system will
then calculate the further path and steering
directions for the manoeuvre based on the
position of the vehicle.
Driving out of a parking space parallel to
the roadside
Applies to: vehicles with park assist

The
driver is responsible for manoeuvring the ve­
hicle out of the parking space.
If the vehicle is parked parallel to the roadside,
the park assist can help you to drive out of the
parking space.

•
Start the engine.

•
Press the
P©
button
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140, Fig. 135.

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Wait until the following text appears on the in­
fotainment display: Specify direction with turn
signal to leave parking space.

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Operate the appropriate turn signal. The mes­
sage Start automatic unparking procedure will
appear.

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Take your hands off the steering wheel.

•
Press the rotary pushbutton to start automatic

unparking.

•
Watch the
road.
When the road is clear, press
the accelerator gently
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in Description on
page 139,
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Description on page 140.

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Follow the instructions on the display

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142 and the acoustic warning tones
until you are
dear
to leave the parking space.

•
Drive in the direction specified by the arrows on
the vehicle.

•
The procedure is over when no more manoeu­
vring is necessary in order to drive out of the

space.
Take over the steering.
The park assist automatically steers the vehicle
out of the parking space while the driver operates
the pedals. The maximum manoeuvring speed is
5 km/h. The park assist will be deactivated if you
drive too fast or move the steering wheel by

hand.
To continue the parking manoeuvre, switch
the engine off/on. Then press the
P@
button

again.
Alternatively, drive out of the parking
space without using the park assist.
Driver messages
Applies to: vehicles with park assist
Park assist: cancelled. Steering input detec­

ted.
Continue steering vehicle!
The steering assistant has been deactivated be­
cause the driver has intervened in the steering.
To continue the parking manoeuvre, press the

"©
button again.
Park assist: time limit exceeded
Park assist: cancelled. Time limit exceeded.
Continue steering vehicle!
The parking manoeuvre was not completed
with­

in about six minutes after the park assist was ac­

tivated.
To continue the parking manoeuvre,
press the P© button again.
Park assist: cancelled. Speed too high. Con­
tinue steering vehicle!
You were driving too fast into the parking space.
Do not drive faster than 7 km/h.

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Park assist: cancelled. Stabilisation control
(ESC) input. Continue steering vehicle!
The ESC has intervened. Take over the steering.
Finish parking without the park assist or drive out
of the parking space.
Park assist: currently unavailable. Stabilisa­
tion control (ESC) off
The ESC has been switched off. The ESC must be
switched on before the park assist can be used.
| Park assist: fault. Please contact workshop
i Park assist: fault. Continue steering vehicle!
Please contact workshop
Please contact a qualified workshop. The park as­
sist cannot be used to park the vehicLe if
a
system
fault occurs.

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Park assist: currently unavailable
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Park assist: currently unavailable. Continue
steering vehicle!
The park assist cannot be used to park the
vehi­

cle.
Try repeating the parking manoeuvre or
switching the ignition off and on again.
3 Park assist: ended. Please take over steering
and continue driving
The park assist has finished manoeuvring the ve­
hicle out of the parking space. Please take over
the steering.
Park assist: cancelled. Space too small. Con­
tinue steering vehicle!
The park assist cannot be used to park the vehicle
in this space. Park the vehicle without using the
park assist or look for a bigger space.
Park assist: cancelled. Obstacle detected.
Please take over steering.
The park assist has interrupted the parking ma­
noeuvre to avoid a collision between the vehicle
and an obstacLe.
Park assist: ended
3 Park assist: ended. Please take over steer­

ing.

The park assist has finished the parking manoeu­

vre.

Park assist: stabilisation control (ESC) input
The parking space indicated has been rejected be­
cause the ESC has intervened.
Park assist: currently unavailable. Towing
mode
The park assist cannot be used to park the vehicle
when towing a trailer.

1
Park assist: not stopped long enough
After you select reverse gear, the vehicle has to
remain stationary for
a
moment so that the park
assist can activate the steering. Follow the direc­
tions given in the display.

3
Park assist: cancelled. Assist function un­
available for leaving parking space. Space too
small
The assist function is unable to automatically
steer the vehicle out of the parking space be­
cause the space is too small. Manoeuvre the
vehi­

cle out of the parking space without using the
park assist.
Park assist: cancelled. Continue steering ve­

hicle!

The park assist has interrupted the parking ma­
noeuvre.
Settings for parking aid

Applies
to: vehicles with rear parking aid/parking system

plus/reversing
camera/park assist

You
can change the settings for these functions
on the infotainment system.

•
Select the following on the infotainment sys­

tem:
|MENU[
button > Car
>
left control button
> Driver assist
>
Parking aid. Or:

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Select the right control button* on the infotain­
ment system when the parking aid is activated.

End*
- To cancel the parking aid
Activate automatically - To switch automatic ac­
tivation on/off
Front volume* - Volume for the front and side*
zones
Rear volume - Volume for the rear zone

In-car
entertainment fader - The volume of the
current audio or video source is reduced when the
parking aid is switched on.
You will hear
a
short test tone each time you
make a new setting.
Trailer view* - To display the trailer view
- Some of the menus can only be called up via
the right control button when the parking
aid is activated.
- The volume and automatic activation set­
tings are automatically stored and assigned
to the remote control key in use.
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Fault warnings
Applies to: vehicles with rear parking aid/parking system
plus/reversing camera/park assist

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Rear parking aid: fault. Obstacles cannot be
detected

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Front parking aid: fault. Obstacles cannot be
detected

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Parking aid: fault. Obstacles cannot be de­
tected
If any of these messages appears, a system
mal­

function has occurred. The LED in the
P*A
button
will flash in addition when the system is activa­

ted.
The corresponding message will then only
appear when you activate the parking aid
man­

ually with the button.

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Rear parking aid: obstacle detection limited
The rear cross-traffic assist*
^>page
130, Rear
cross-traffic assist is not available. Either the ESC
is switched off or the radar sensors may be ob­
structed by a bicycle rack, stickers, leaves, snow
or similar objects. Switch on the ESC or, if neces­
sary, clean the area in front of the sensors

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128, Fig. 120. If this message remains

displayed,
drive to a qualified workshop soon and
have the fault rectified.
Parking system plus* / park assist*
If a sensor or loudspeaker malfunctions, the
f&L

symbol will be shown on the infotainment dis­
play in front of or behind the vehicle. If
a
rear
sensor malfunctions, obstacles will only be dis­
played in zones
(A)
and
(B)
<^>page
135, Fig. 124.
If a front sensor malfunctions, obstacles will only
be displayed in zones (?) and (5).
Towing bracket
Applies to: vehicles with rear parking aid/parking system
plus/reversing camera/park assist and towing bracket
When the trailer socket is connected, the rear
and side* parking sensors are NOT activated
when you select reverse gear or press the
P*A
but­

ton.
This results in the following restrictions:
Rear parking
aid*

There is no distance warning.
Parking system plus* / park assist*
There is no rear or side* distance warning. How­
ever, the system will still give a warning when
obstacles are detected while driving forwards.
The proximity graphic will switch over to towing

mode.

Reversing camera*
There is no rear or side* distance warning. How­
ever, the system will still give a warning when
obstacles are detected while driving forwards.
The proximity graphic will switch over to towing

mode.
The image of the reversing camera will
then be shown without orientation lines and blue
area markings.
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Towing brackets which are not factory-fitted
can restrict or impair the function of the park­
ing aid.
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Electronic stabilisation
control (ESC)
Description
The electronic stabilisation control (ESC) increa­
ses the car's stability. It reduces the tendency to
skid and improves the stability and roadholding
of the vehicle. The ESC detects critical handling
situations, such as understeer, oversteer and

wheelspin
on the driven wheels. It stabilises the
vehicle by braking individual wheels or by reduc­
ing the engine torque. The indicator
lamp^
in
the instrument cluster starts flashing as soon as
the ESC intervenes.
The following systems are integrated in the ESC:
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
ABS prevents the wheels from locking up under
braking until the vehicle has reached a virtual

standstill.
You can continue to steer the vehicle
even when the brakes are on
full.
Keep your foot
on the brake pedal and do not pump the brakes.
You will feel the brake pedal puLsate while the
anti-lock brake system is working.
Brake assist system
The brake assist system can shorten the braking
distance. The braking force is automatically boos­
ted if
you
press the brake pedal quickly in an
emergency. You must keep pressing the brake
pedal until the danger has passed. On
vehides

with adaptive cruise control*, the response of the
brake assist system will be more sensitive if you
are too close to the vehicLe in front.
Traction control system (ASR)
In the event of
wheelspin,
the traction control
system reduces the engine torque to match the
amount of grip available. This helps the car to
start moving, accelerate or climb a gradient.
Electronic differential lock (EDL)
When the EDL detects wheelspin, it brakes the
spinning wheel and directs the power to the
oth­

er driven wheel (or wheels on quattro* versions).
This function is not available at high speeds.
To prevent the disc brake of the braked wheel
from overheating, the EDL cuts out automatically
if subjected to excessive loads. The vehicLe can
still be driven. The EDL will switch on again auto­
matically when the brake has cooled down.
Steering recommendation
The ESC helps to stabilise the vehicle by changing
the steering wheel torque.
Trailer stabilisation system
Applies to: vehicles with trailer stabilisation system
Trailers have a tendency to sway. If the
ESC
de­
tects that the trailer is swaying and this is affect­
ing the towing vehicLe, it will automatically brake
the vehicle in order to stabilise the trailer

^>page
97.
Selective wheel torque control
Selective wheel torque control intervenes when
cornering by braking the wheel(s) on the inside of
the bend individually as required. This enables
precision cornering.
Multicollision brake assist system
The "multicollision brake assist system" can help
to reduce the risk of skidding and further
colli­

sions during an accident. If the airbag control
unit detects that
a
collision has taken place up­
wards of
a
certain speed, the vehicle is braked by
the
ESC.

The vehicle will not be braked automatically if:
- the driver presses the accelerator,
- or the
ESC,
the brake system or the vehicle's
electrical system are not fully functional.
WARNING
- The grip provided by the ESC and the inte­
grated systems is still subject to the physi­
cal limits of adhesion. Always bear this in

mind,
especially on wet or sLippery roads. If
you notice the systems cutting in, you
should reduce your speed immediately to
suit the road and traffic conditions. Do not

let
the extra safety provided tempt you into
taking any risks when driving - this can
cause accidents.
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Remember that the accident risk always in­
creases
if
you
drive fast, especially
in
cor­
ners
or
on a wet
or
slippery
road,
or if
you
follow too close behind the vehicle in front
of
you.
Please bear
in
mind that even
the

ESC
and
the
integrated systems cannot
compensate
for
the increased accident risk.
When accelerating
on
a uniformly slippery
surface
(for
instance
all
four wheels on
ice

or snow), press the accelerator gradually
and carefully. The driven wheels may other­
wise start
to
spin
(in
spite
of
the integrated
control systems), which would impair the
car's stability and could lead
to
an accident.
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The ABS and ASR systems can only work
properly
if
a 11
four tyres have a similar de­
gree
of
wear. Any differences
in the
rolling
radius
of
the tyres can cause the system
to

reduce engine power when this
is not
de­

sired.

The systems can make noises when they in­
tervene.
Switching on/off

The ESC
is switched on automatically when
the
engine is started.

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139 Centre console (top): ESC button

The ESC operates
in
several levels. Depending
on

which Level
is
selected,
the
stabilising function
of

the ESC
is
restricted
or
switched
off,
and the ve­
hicLe
is
stabilised
to
a greater
or
Lesser degree.
In the following special situations,
it
may be ad­
visable
to
switch on off-road mode
to
allow a cer­
tain amount
of
wheelspin:
- Rocking
the car
backwards and forwards
to
free
it
- Driving
in
deep snow
or
on Loose surfaces
- Driving with snow chains
- Driving
on
rough terrain when much
of
the car's
weight
is
lifted
off
the wheels (axle articula­
tion)
- Braking
on
unsurfaced tracks when driving
downhill

For
your own safety you should switch
off
the
off-

road mode
in
time.
Characteris­
tics
Operation
Indicator
lamps
Driver mes­

sages*

Off-road mode
on

The stabilising function
of

the ESC and traction controL
system (ASR)
is
restricted
Press the
&m
button brief­
ly-

1*1
Lights
up.

Stabilisation control (ESC):

offroad.
Warning! Restric­
ted stability
ESC/ASR
off

The stabilisation function
is

no Longer available
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ESC
and traction controL
system (ASR) are switched

off.

Press
the
&m
button
for

longer than
3
seconds.

•M and
IWHUrt*
liant UP.
Stabilisation control (ESC):
off. Warning! Restricted
stability
Off-road mode
off
or
ESC/ASR on
The stabilising function
of

the ESC and traction control
system (ASR) is fully availa­
ble again.
Press the
#*
button again.

|*|goes
out,
or^and

të&Éid*
go
out.
Stabilisation control (ESC):
on
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WARNING
You should switch on the off-road mode or
switch off the ESC/traction control system
(ASR) only if your driving ability and the traf­
fic conditions allow you to do so safely -
dan­

ger of skidding!
- The stabilising function is restricted when
off-road mode is switched on. The driven
wheels may start to
spin,
causing the
vehi­

cle to lose grip, in particular on slippery or
wet roads.
- When the ESC/traction control system
(ASR) is switched off, the vehicle will not be

stabilised.

Brakes
New brake pads
New brake pads do not give full braking effect for
the first 400 km, they must first be "bedded in".
However, you can compensate for the slightly re­
duced braking effect by applying more pressure
on the brake pedal. Avoid placing a heavy load on
the brakes during the running-in period.
Wear
The rate of wear on the brake pads depends a
great deal on how you drive and the conditions in
which the vehicLe is operated. Negative factors

are,
for instance, city traffic, frequent short trips
or hard driving with abrupt starts and stops.
Noises
Brake noise may develop in certain situations, de­
pending on the speed, braking force and ambient
conditions (such as temperature and relative hu­
midity).
Effect of moisture and salt
In certain conditions, such as in heavy
rain,
early
morning dew, or after washing the car or driving
through water, the full braking effect can be de­
layed by moisture (or in winter by ice) on the
discs and brake pads. The brakes should be
< "dried" by pressing the pedal to restore full brak-

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ing effect.
When you are driving at higher speeds with the
windscreen wipers on, the brake pads are very
briefly brought into contact with the brake discs.
This automatic process which goes unnoticed by
the driver is carried out at regular intervals and is
intended to improve braking response in wet
con­

ditions.
The effectiveness of the brakes can also be
tem­

porarily reduced if the car is driven for some dis­
tance without using the brakes when there is a
lot of salt on the road in winter. The layer of salt
that accumulates on the discs and pads can be
removed with a few cautious brake applications.
Corrosion
There may be a tendency for dirt to build up on
the brake pads and corrosion to form on the discs
if the car is used infrequently, or if
you
only drive
low mileages without using the brakes very

much.

If the brakes are not used frequently, or if corro­
sion has formed on the discs, it is advisable to
clean off the pads and discs by braking firmly a
few times from a moderately high speed
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Faults in the brake system
If the brake pedal travel should ever increase
suddenly, this may mean that one of the two
brake circuits has failed. Drive immediately to the
nearest qualified workshop and have the fault

rectified.
On the way to the dealer, be prepared
to use more pressure on the brake pedal and al­
low for longer stopping distances.
Low brake fluid level
Malfunctions can occur in the brake system if the
brake fluid level is too low. The brake fluid level
is monitored electronically.
Brake servo
The brake servo amplifies the pressure you apply
to the brake pedal. It only works when the engine
is running. •
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WARNING

- When applying
the
brakes
to
clean
off
de­
posits
on the
pads and discs, select
a
clear,
dry
road.
Be sure
not to
inconvenience
or
en­
danger other road users;
do not
risk an
acci­

dent.
- Never
let the car
coast with
the
engine
switched
off
(this can cause accidents).

(T)
CAUTION

- Never
let the
brakes "drag"
by
leaving your
foot on
the
pedal when you
do not
really
in­

tend
to
brake. This overheats
the
brakes,
re­

sulting
in
longer stopping distances
and

greater wear.
- Before driving down
a
long,
steep gradient,
it
is
advisable
to
reduce speed
and
select
a

lower gear.
In
this way you will make use
of

the engine braking effect and relieve
the

load
on the
brakes.
If
you
still have
to use

the brakes,
it is
better
to
brake firmly
at in­

tervals than
to
apply
the
brakes continuous-

Ly

-
If
the brake servo
is out of
action,
you must
apply considerably more pressure
to the

brake pedal than you normally would.
-
If
you
wish
to
equip
the
car with accessories
such as a front spoiler
or
wheel covers,
it is

important that
the
flow
of air to the
front
wheels
is not
obstructed, otherwise
the

brakes can overheat.

Electro-mechanical

power steering
Electro-mechanical power steering assists
the

driver when steering.
The degree
of
power assistance
is
adapted elec­

tronically,
depending
on the
speed.
Warning/indicator lamps
and
driver
messages
| Do not drive vehicle: steering defective
If the warning lamp lights
up
permanently
and

the message appears, there
may be
a power
steering failure.
Stop
the
vehicle
in a
safe place
as
soon
as
possi­

ble.
Do
NOT drive on. Obtain professional assis­

tance.

S
Steering malfunction: you can continue driv­
ing
If the indicator Lamp Lights up,
the
steering
re­

sponse
may be
heavier
or
lighter than usual.
In

addition,
it is
possible that
the
steering wheel
will
be off
centre when driving
in a
straight line.
Drive slowly
to
a qualified workshop and have
the

fault rectified.
Note
You
can
drive
on if
the warnina/indicator
g/

Lamp
||
or y
|
lights
up
only briefly
Four-wheel drive
(quattro)
Applies to: vehicles with four-wheel drive

On
quattro models
the
engine power is distrib­
uted
to all
four wheels.
General notes
On four-wheel drive vehicles,
the
engine power
is

distributed
to all
four wheels. The distribution
of

power
is
controlled automatically according
to

your driving style and
the
road conditions. Also
refer
to
^>page
145,
Electronic stabilisation con­
trol
(ESC).

The four-wheel drive
is
specially designed
to

complement
the
superior engine power
of
your

Audi.
This combination gives
the car
exceptional
handling
and
performance capabilities
-
both
on

normal roads and
in
more difficult conditions,
such
as
snow and
ice.
Even
so (or
perhaps espe­
cially
for
this reason),
it is
important
to
observe
certain safety points
<=> A-

Winter tyres
Thanks
to its
four-wheel drive, your
car
will have
plenty
of
traction
in
winter conditions, even with
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