ABS AUDI Q2 2021 Owner´s Manual

Instruments and controls
The driver information system shows information

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in several display tabs
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7.
The equipment installed on your vehicle deter­
mines which of the following tabs are available:
1st tab

2ndtaba)

3rd
tab

4th
tab
5th tab
On-board computer
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19
Driver messages
Radio
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22
Media
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22
Telephone*
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23
Navigation*
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24

Map*
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24

a)
This tab is only visible if one or more warning/indicator
lamps or driver messages are displayed.

g) [<_>J
button
- To switch between tabs: Press the button
[<±]

repeatedly until the desired tab is displayed

(e.g.
Radio).

01
VIEW|
button

To change the view: see
Opage
17, Changing
views.

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button
To return to the previous function level.

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Control buttons
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and
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To call up/close the selection menu or options
menu
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16.

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Left thumbwheel
- To select a function in a menu/list: Scroll the
left thumbwheel to the desired function (e.g.
setting a frequency).
- To confirm your selection: Press the left
thumbwheel
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8.
- To zoom in/out of the map: When a map is
shown on the display, scroll the left
thumb­

wheel to make the map scale larger or smaller.
Control buttons
Applies to: vehicles with Audi virtual cockpit

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Update station
list

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Fig.
9 Selection menu and options menu
Left control button
- To call up/close the selection menu: Press the
left control button
OF/g.
9 on the multi-func­
tion steering wheel. You can use the left
thumbwheel to select and confirm a function in
the selection menu (e.g. to select
a
new
wave­

band). •
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Instruments and controls
- To fast forward/rewind an audio file: Press
and hold
the[^i]or[>>!]
button until the desired
playing position has been reached.

0 B
button
- To call up the user-assigned function: Press
the
S
button on the multi-function steering

wheel.

- To check which function is assigned: Press and
hold
the E
button.
- To change the assigned function: Select:

IMENUJ
button > Car
>
left control button
>
Ve­
hicle settings
>
Steering wheel button.

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button
- To have the last navigation cue repeated:
Press the
H
button while route guidance is ac­

tive.

- To adjust the volume of the navigation cues:
Scroll the right thumbwheel up/down during
route guidance while a navigation cue is being

spoken.

Multi-function steering
wheel
How to use the multi-function steering
wheel

Applies
to: vehicles with analogue instrument cluster

You
can use the multi-function steering wheel to
control the driver information system and
cer­

tain MMI functions and to adjust the volume.

Fig.
13 Left side of multi-function steering wheel

Fig.
14 Right side of multi-function steering wheel
Important: The ignition must be switched on.

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How to use the driver information system
The driver information system shows information
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15, Fig. 7 in several display tabs
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15, Fig. 7.
The equipment installed on your vehicle deter­
mines which of the following tabs are available:

1st
tab
2nd
taba)

3rd
tab
4th tab

5th
tab
On-board computer
<^>page
20
Driver messages
Radio
opage
22
Media
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22
Telephone*
opoge
23
Navigation*
opage
24

a'
This tab is only visible if one or more warning/indicator

lamps
or driver messages are
displayed.

- To switch between tabs: Press the
L±>]
button
repeatedly until the desired tab is displayed.
- To call up/close a menu: Press the
EH
button.
- To select a function in a menu/list: Scroll the
left thumbwheel to the desired function.
- To confirm the selection: Press the left
thumb­

wheel to confirm your selection.
- To return to the previous function level: Press

the
Unbutton.

- To scroll through lists: Scroll the left
thumb­

wheel quickly.

©0]
button
- To answer a
call:
Press the
0
button when
there is an incoming
call.

- To end a
call:
Press the 0 button during a
call.

- To display the call list: Press the 0 button
while no calls are active and there are no in­
coming calls.
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Instruments and controls

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Central warning/indicator Lamp

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page 26,
Audi pre sense*

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121
Brake system
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^>page
29

ELectro-mechanical
parking brake

Pipage
30
| Cooling system

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ngine
oil pressure

>page
31
Alternator

opage
31
| Seat belt

^>page
31,
^>page
31
Electro-mechanical power steering

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148
Steering lock

^>page
32
Engine stopped while vehicle is
I moving

^>page
32

Learbox

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Bonnet

^page
33
Adaptive cruise control*

cépage
113
Emergency assist*

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126
AdBlue*

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292
AdBlue*

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292
Yellow indicator lamps

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Central warning/indicator lamp

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page 26,
Brake servo*

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page 29
Electronic stabilisation control
(ESC)
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33
Electronic stabilisation control
(ESC)
•
^>page
33
Electronic stabilisation control
(ESC)

^>page
145
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
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^>page
33
Safety systems
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Brake pads

<=>page
33
Electro-mechanical parking brake

•=>page
30
Hill hold assist

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33
Tyre
pressure*

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309
Tyre pressure*

^>page
309
Engine management*

^>page
33
Engine management*

^>page
33
Engine management*

tapage
33
Emission control system
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<=>page
33
Diesel particulate
filter*

^>page
34
Engine speed governing*

Opcrge
34
Engine oil level
(MIN)
^>page
34
Engine oil sensor

^>page
34
Engine warm-up
requested*

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34
Battery charge

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31
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Hill hold assist

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Rear seat belt
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31
Rear seat belt
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^>page
31
Child lock
(electric)*

cépage
46
AdBlue*

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292

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page 122
Rest recommendation*

^>page
110
Speed warning function*

cépage
104
Cruise control system*

^>page
104
Speed limiter*

^>page
106
Park assist*

^>page
139
Park assist*

^>page
139
Adaptive cruise control*

^>page
114
Adaptive cruise control*

tapage
114
Active Lane assist*

tapage
124
Side assist*

tapage
131
Pre sense*
Camera-based traffic sign recogni­

tion*

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page 108
Main beam assist*

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page 50
Main beam headLights

Pipage
50
(©) Brake system
If the warning Lamp Lights up, there is a fault in
the brake system.
| Stop vehicle and check brake fluid level
Stop the vehicle and check the brake fluid level.
Obtain professional assistance if necessary.
| Warning! Brake servo inoperative!
You need to apply much more force to operate
the brakes if the brake servo fails. Obtain profes­
sional assistance.
| Brakes: fault. Safely stop vehicle
If the warning lamp lights up and the message
appears, there is a fault in the brake servo.
If the ABS indicator lamp
[g]
and ESC indicator
lamp
I^J
light up together with the brake warn­
ing
Lamp||
and this driver message appears,
the ABS, ESC and brake force distribution sys­
tems have failed
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Do not drive on. Please seek professional assis­
tance
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| Parking brake system fault! See owner's
manual
- If the warning lamp and the message appear
after you switch on the ignition when the ve­
hicle is stationary, please check whether you
can release the parking brake. If the parking
brake cannot be released you should obtain
professional assistance. If the parking brake
can be released but the message
stilL
appears,
drive to a qualified workshop without delay and
have the fault rectified.
- If the warning lamp and the message appear
while driving, there may be a malfunction in
the parking brake auto release or the emergen­
cy brake functions. You may not be able to ap­
ply or release the parking brake. Do not park
the car on a gradient. Obtain professional assis­

tance.

Brake servo: restricted. You can continue driv­

ing.
Please contact workshop
There is a fault with the brake servo. The brake
servo remains available with reduced capacity.
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Instruments
and
controls
The brakes
may
perform differently than usual
and
the
brake pedal may vibrate.
Drive
to
a qualified workshop without delay
and

have
the
fault rectified.
A WARNING
- Before opening
the
bonnet and checking
the

brake fluid level, observe
the
warning infor­
mation
on
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295,
Working
on
compo­
nents
in the
engine compartment.
-
If
the brake warning lamp does
not go out,

or
if it
lights up when driving,
the
brake
flu­

id level in
the
reservoir
is too low -
this
may

cause an increased accident risk. Stop
the

vehicle and
do not
drive on. Obtain profes­
sional assistance.
-
If
the brake warning lamp lights
up
togeth­
er with
the
ABS indicator lamp and
the
ESC
indicator lamp, this can mean that
the
con­

trol function
of
the ESC/ABS
is not
working.
Input from
the
functions that stabilise
the

vehicle
is no
longer available. This could
cause
the
tail of
the vehicle
to
skid
side­

ways.
Do not
drive on. Obtain professional
assistance.

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Electro-mechanical parking brake
The warning lamp
||
lights
up
when
the
parking
brake
is
applied.
If the warning lamp
||
flashes, insufficient brak­
ing force
has
been applied
or
released. Select
first gear (manual gearbox)
or
position
P
(auto­
matic gearbox)
as an
additional safeguard. Make
sure that
the
warning lamp has gone
out
before
you drive
off.

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Parking brake!
There
is
a malfunction
in the
parking brake. Drive
to a qualified workshop soon
and
have
the
fault

rectified.

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Parking brake auto release: unavailable
If this message appears, press
the
brake pedal
and then release
the
parking brake.
If the warning lamp flashes and
the
message
ap­

pears,
the
brake
may not be
strong enough
to

hold
the
vehicle. The brakes have overheated.
The vehicle can roll away, even
on a
gentle slope.
©J Parking brake is applied
If this message appears, press
the
brake pedal
and then reLease
the
parking brake
as
necessary.
For further information
on the
parking brake
refer
to
^>page
82.

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Cooling system

| Switch
off
engine and check coolant level.
See owner's manual
The coolant level
is too low.

Switch
off
the engine and
do not
drive on. Check
the coolant level
^>page
299.

-
If
the coolant level
is too
low, add more coolant

^>page
300. Do not
drive
on
until
the
warning
lamp has gone
out.

| Coolant temperature too high! Let engine
run with vehicle stationary
Let
the
engine cool down
by
running
it at
idling
speed
for
a
few
minutes until
the
warning lamp
goes
out.

-
Do not
drive
on if
the warning lamp does
not

disappear. Obtain professional assistance.

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Caution:
Vehicle parked
too
steep
A WARNING
- Never open
the
bonnet
if
you
can see
or
hear
steam
or
coolant escaping from
the
engine
compartment; there
is
a risk
of
being
scal­

ded.
Wait until you
can no
longer see
or

hear escaping steam
or
coolant.
-The engine compartment
of
any motor
vehi­

cle
is
a dangerous place. Before carrying
out

any work
in the
engine compartment, switch
off the engine and allow
it to
cool down.
Please observe
the
important safety warn­
ings
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295,
Working
on
components
in
the
engine compartment.
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Do not drive on if the warning lamp || lights

up;
otherwise there is a risk of engine dam­

age.

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Engine oil pressure
| Switch off engine! Oil pressure too low
Switch off the engine and do not drive on. Check
the engine oil level
^>page
298.
- If the engine oil level is too low, add more oil

tapage
297. Do not drive on until the warning
lamp has gone out.
-If the engine oil level is OK
but
the warning
lamp still lights up, switch off the engine and
do not drive on. Obtain professional assistance.
© Note
The oil pressure warning lamp is not an
indi­

cator for the oil level. The oil level should
therefore be checked regularly.

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Alternator/vehicle battery
| Electrical system: fault. Battery is not being
charged
There is an alternator fault or a fault in the
vehi­

cle's electrical system.
Drive to a qualified workshop without delay.
However, you should avoid using electrical equip­
ment that is not absolutely necessary because
this will drain the battery. If the battery charge is
insufficient, obtain professional assistance.

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Electrical system: fault. Please contact
workshop
Drive to a qualified workshop without delay.
Avoid using electrical equipment that is not abso­
lutely necessary (such as the radio) because this
will drain the battery. If the battery charge is in­
sufficient, obtain professional assistance.

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Electrical system: low battery charge. Bat­
tery will be charged while driving
Starting reliability may be impaired.
If this message disappears after a while, the ve­
hicle battery will have been sufficiently charged
while driving.
If the message does not disappear again, drive to
a qualified workshop without delay and have the
fault rectified.

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Safety systems
The indicator lamp

terns.

monitors the safety sys-

If
the indicator lamp
Ej
lights up or flashes,
there is a malfunction in one of the safety sys­

tems.

Drive to a qualified workshop without delay and
have the fault rectified.

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WARNING
Have the safety systems examined without
delay; otherwise they may fail to trigger in an
accident - this could result in serious or possi­
bly fatal injury.

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Front seat belt
The warning lamp|| lights up and does not go
out until the driver's and front passenger's* seat
belts have been fastened. When the vehicle has
gathered speed you will also hear a warning

chime.

Note
For further information on the seat belts

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page 275.

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Rear seat belt
Applies to: vehicles with seat belt warning system (rear seats)
If a rear seat belt is buckled/unbuckled, the cor­
responding indicator Lamp Lights up briefly.

||
- If the indicator lamp lights up briefly, the
corresponding rear seat is not occupied.

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If the indicator lamp lights up briefly,
the rear seat belt has been fastened.
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Ifthe
warning lamp flashes, the seat
belt has been unbuckled with the vehicle moving.
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Bonnet
| Warning! Bonnet not locked. Stop vehicle
and check bonnet lock
If the warning lamp lights up and the message
appears, the bonnet lock is not correctly engag­

ed.

Stop your vehicle without delay and close the
bonnet
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296.

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Electronic stabilisation control (ESC)
If the indicator lamp
§jj
flashes while the vehicle
is in motion, the ESC or traction control system
(ASR) is intervening.
If the indicator lamp
§|j
lights up, the ESC sys­
tem has been switched off for system reasons. In
this case, the ESC can be reactivated by switching
the ignition off and then on again. If the indica­
tor lamp goes out, this means the system is fully

functional.

If the indicator lamp
|g
lights up, the ESC sys­
tem has been partially or completely switched off
via the
J^OFF
button
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145.
Stabilisation control (ESC/ABS): fault! See
own­

er's manual
If the indicator lamp
§§J
and the ABS indicator
lamp
EJ
light up and the message appears,
there is a malfunction in the anti-lock brake sys­
tem or electronic differential lock. This will also
cause an ESC malfunction. The vehicle can still be
braked in the normal way (however the ABS
con­

trol function will be out of action).
Drive to a qualified workshop without delay and
have the fault rectified.

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Note
For more information about the ESC and ABS
systems, refer to
^>page
145.

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pads

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Brake pads!
The brake pads are worn.
Drive to a qualified workshop without delay and
have the brake pads checked.

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Hill hold assist

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Hill hold assist: unavailable
If this message appears, the hill hold assist is un­
available.
Manual control!
If this message appears, press the brake pedal.
Use the parking brake for the hill start

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82.

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Engine management
Drive system: fault. Please contact work­
shop
If the indicator lamp
Qg
lights up, there is a fault
in the engine management system.
Drive slowly to a qualified workshop without de­
lay and have the engine checked.
EPC Engine management
Applies to: vehicles with petrol engine
If the indicator lamp
\$fi
lights up, there is a
fault in the engine management system.
Drive slowly to a qualified workshop without de­
lay and have the engine checked.

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Engine management
Applies to: vehicles with diesel engine
If the
indicator
Lamp
|jjj
Lights up when the
igni­

tion is switched on, the glow plugs are preheat­

ing.

If the indicator lamp does not light up or if it
flashes while the vehicle is moving, there is a
fault in the engine management system.
Drive slowly to a qualified workshop without de­
lay and have the fault rectified.

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Emission control system
If the indicator Lamp
£3 Lights
up or flashes, a
fault has occurred which can reduce the quality of •
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Driving
start moving immediately and could cause
an accident.
- You should only use the emergency braking
function in a real emergency, for example if
the brake system were to fail or if the brake
pedal were to be obstructed. If
you
use the
emergency braking function by activating
the parking brake switch, this has the same
effect as heavy braking. Please remember
that the ESC (and the integrated ABS, EDL
and traction control functions) is still sub­
ject to certain physical limits. In a corner or
in bad road or weather conditions an emer­
gency stop can cause the vehicle to skid or
lose steering control.
- It is not possible to apply the parking brake
if the electrical power supply fails. In this

case,
park the vehicle on a
level
surface and
select 1st gear (manual gearbox) or move
the selector lever to position
P
(automatic
gearbox) to prevent
it
from rolling. Obtain
professional assistance.
- Always take the key with you when leaving
your
vehide
- even if
you
only intend to be
gone for
a
short time. This is especially im­
portant if children are left in the car. They
might otherwise be able to start the engine,
release the parking brake or use power-op­
erated equipment such as the electric
win­

dows - this could lead to injuries.
- Do not leave anyone (especially children) in
the vehicle when it is locked. Locked doors
could delay assistance in an emergency, po­
tentially putting lives at risk.
© Note
Applies to: vehicles with automatic gearbox
You can apply the parking brake manually or
switch on the hold assist* when stopping at
traffic lights, etc. You do not then have to
hold the car with the brake pedal, as the
brakes will stop it creeping forward while a
gear is engaged in the automatic transmis­

sion.
When you drive off in the normal way,

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the parking brake will be released automati-
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and your vehicle will start moving

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Note
- Any slight noise which may be heard when
the parking brake is applied or released is
quite normal and no cause for concern.
- The parking brake runs an automatic test
cycle at regular intervals when the vehicle is

parked.
This may cause a slight noise, which
is normal.
- If the electrical power supply fails, it is not
possible to release the parking brake (if it
was applied) or to apply the parking brake
(if it was released)
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Obtain professional
assistance.
Driving away from a
standstill
Various features and safety functions are availa­
ble for driving off, depending on the equipment
in your vehicle.
Hill starting with the parking brake applied
Important: The driver's door must be closed.

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To drive off more easily on a slope, apply the
parking brake and drive off just as you usually

would.
The parking brake will be released auto­
matically, but not until there is enough power
at the wheels to make the vehicle move in the
desired direction.
Hill starting with the hill hold assist
The hill hold assist function makes it easier to
drive away on a slope.
Important: The driver's door must be closed and
the engine must be running.

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To activate the hill hold assist, press and hold
the brake pedal for several seconds. The vehicle
must be on a slope and facing uphill.
When you release the brake pedal the braking
force will be maintained for
a
moment
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order to hold the vehicle and make it easier for
you to drive away. •
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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

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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
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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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Fig.
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
•=>
A-

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
146