brake pads AUDI A4 2021 Owner´s Manual

Driving

This message appears when specific conditions
are not met during a Stop phase. The Start/Stop
system will not be able to restart the engine. The
engine must be started with the
START ENGINE STOP] button.


Vehicle starting system: malfunction! Please
contact Service
There is a malfunction in the Start/Stop system.
Drive the vehicle to an authorized Audi dealer or
authorized Service Facility as soon as possible to
have the malfunction corrected.
Brakes
General information
You can apply the vehicle's brakes using the brake
pedal.
Operating noise
Noises may occur when braking depending on the
speed, braking force, and outside conditions such
as temperature and humidity.
Braking effect
The response time from the brakes depends on
the weather and environmental conditions. To
ensure the optimal braking effect, the brake sys-
tem is cleaned at regular intervals. This is done
by applying the brake pads to the brake rotors for
a short period of time when driving at high
speeds when the windshield wipers are switched
on.
If the brake system becomes damp, for example
after driving in heavy rain, the braking effect may
be delayed. Other factors that could temporarily
increase the response time of the brakes include:
— Wet conditions
— Low temperatures, ice, and snow
— Roads covered in salt
— Dirty brake pads
Corrosion
Corrosion may form on the brake rotors if there is
no heavy braking, if the vehicle is not driven for
long periods of time, or if the vehicle is not driv-
en
frequently or for long distances. In this case,
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braking heavily several times while driving at
high speeds can clean the brake rotors > A\.
Brake pads
New brake pads do not achieve their full braking
effect during the first 250 miles (400 km). They
must be “broken in” first. However, you can com-
pensate for the slightly reduced braking force by
pressing firmly on the brake pedal. Avoid heavy
braking during the break-in period.
Brake pad wear depends largely on the way the
vehicle is driven and on operating conditions.
Brake pad wear increases when driving frequently
in the city or short distances or when using a very
sporty driving style.
Ceramic brakes
Applies to: vehicles with ceramic brakes
Ceramic brakes provide excellent deceleration
rates.
The break-in period for new ceramic brakes may
be significantly longer than for standard brake
rotors. Due to the properties of the material,
they may cause noises at lower speeds. Ceramic
brakes also absorb more moisture in wet condi-
tions. Therefore, there will temporarily be less
braking force than when the brakes are dry. You
can compensate for this by pressing the brake
pedal harder.
Automatic post-collision braking system
The automatic post-collision braking system can
help to reduce the risk of sliding and of addition-
al collisions after an accident. If the airbag con-
trol module detects a collision, the vehicle is
braked by the ESC.
The vehicle does not brake automatically if one of
the following occurs:
— The driver presses the accelerator pedal, or
— The braking force generated by the pressed
brake pedal is greater than the braking force
that would be initiated by the system
— The ESC, the brake system, or the vehicle elec-
trical system is not functioning

8W1012721BC
Driving


ZA WARNING
— Only apply the brakes for the purpose of
cleaning the brake system when road and
traffic conditions permit. You must not en-
danger other road users and increase the
risk of an accident.
— Due to the risk of injury, only have an au-
thorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility work on the brake system.
Incorrect repairs could impair the function.
— Never let the vehicle roll while the engine is
stopped because this increases the risk of an
accident.
— During automatic braking maneuvers, the
brake pedal may move downward automati-
cally. To reduce the risk of injury, do not
place your foot under the brake pedal.
@) Note
— Never let the brakes “rub” by pressing the
pedal lightly when braking is not actually
necessary. This can cause the brakes to over-
heat and increases braking distance and
causes wear.
— Observe the important information for driv-
ing downhill > page 107. This especially ap-
plies when towing a trailer.
@) Tips
— In vehicles with an electromechanical brake
booster, the resistance in the brake pedal
may vary depending on the driving situation
(such as if driver assistance system are ac-
tive).
— If you retrofit your vehicle with a front spoil-
er, wheel covers or similar items, make sure
that the air flow to the brakes is not ob-
structed. Otherwise the brake system can
overheat.

— Also refer to the information about brake
fluid > page 229.
Ga 7 @ Brakes: malfunction! Stop vehicle
safely
There is a malfunction in the brake system. If
[S/ Bana fA also turn on, there is a malfunc-
tion in the ABS, ESC, and braking distribution. If
the brake booster is not working, you have to use
much more force when braking the vehicle.
Do not continue driving. See an authorized Audi
dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility for as-
sistance. Read and follow the other safety pre-
cautions > A\.
Hie / © Brake pads: wear limit reached. You
can continue driving. Please contact Service
The brake pads are worn. Drive to an authorized
Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility as
soon as possible to have the malfunction correct-
ed.
Brake booster: limited functionality. You can
continue driving. Please contact Service
There is a brake booster malfunction. The brake
booster is available, but its effectiveness is re-
duced. The braking performance may be different
compared to the usual performance. Drive to an
authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service
Facility immediately to have the malfunction cor-
rected.
Brake booster: deactivated. See owner's manual
The brake booster remains active for a brief peri-
od of time after switching off the ignition. Secure
the vehicle against rolling > page 96.
Other indicator lights
When you switch the ignition on, the EG i @
indicator light turns on briefly to check the func-
tion. If the indicator light does not turn on, there
is a system malfunction.
file / © stays on, there is a malfunction in
the brake system.
@- A high load was placed on the brakes from
driving downhill for a long period of time. Follow
the instructions in the message to utilize the en-
gine braking effect and to relieve the brakes.

Z\ WARNING
If a malfunction occurs in the ABS, ESC, and
braking distribution, interventions that >

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Index


Battery
Charging (12 Volt vehicle battery)....... 232
Vehicle battery (12 Volt)............... 230
Winter operation (12 Volt vehicle battery) . 231
BLOCK POU cei: «x were: oo ceamewe oo semen 2 o seems 187
BLOWN: sess: ¢ = seene « x wanes g 2 meee 5 2 ee 4 ee 92
Bluetooth
Audio playen snus « 2 sassws ae suesens ov srw 9 2 3 201
Connecting adevice..............0000- 214
Connecting a mobile phone............ 162
Deleting a device
Device overvieW............00-.0 eee
Disconnecting a device................ 214
Displaying profiles..................0. 215
Selecting adevice.............0..000. 214
Specifying a favorite.................. 215
Boost... 6... eee eee eee 15
Boost pressure indicator................. 15
Brake fluid
Checking the brake fluid level........... 229
BrakeS.. 0... eee eee 104
Brak@fluid(: = = sams = « eam = woven se pee as 229
Emergency braking function............ 106
0) 107
New brake pads............. 00s e eee 104
Braids « savay » © aaiwa & Raeoe ¢ & SanDR ES Se ES 216
Break-in security feature............00005 36
Breaking in
New brake pads..............----000- 104
NeWetiresis « wcuin as maces a meme a 2 emma ee 242
Browser
refer to Media center...............00. 204
Businessiaddressis i s, svessns sc scan a a veamiws a aa 187
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California Proposition 65 Warning........ 222
Battery specific...............00-0 00 231
GALLUISE sacsse + ogsiese 0 9 axons 0 4 exexeus 4 2 anneew a 166
Cameras
Coverage areaS............-.0. 000000. 118
LOGAUIONS a: « ¢ apes ¢ nates 3 paee 5 x PEER GE 119
Capacities
Puelitankss sss so somes a sess @ o aves ¥ 0 ond 287
Washer fluid reservoir................. 287
Garwashh x 5 sews « onsmeus © scagens os ayers «6 @ some 255
Gatalytic converter « sis 2 weve eo wee ee cree 220
Cell phone
refer to Telephone............00 eee eee 162
Cell phone compartment
refer to Audi phone box............... 164
Central locking...... cece eee cree eee 33
AULOILOGK « coos 2 5 seme 5 5 ete so wows Go eG 33
Convenience key sie © « socsais 2 6 srvoem + 6 voese 38
Convenience opening and closing......... 46
Luggage compartment lid............... 4l
Mechanically unlocking and locking....... 36
MessageS ......--. 0c cece eects 35
Remote control key........:0ee eee ee eee 38
SEUNG’: © wave: s 2 wecems ve arene @ aetna ¥ ewee 34
Vehicle key... 0... cece eee ee eee ee 38
Central locking switch..............0000. 35
Ceramic Drakesinis © «cassie © x seve ¥ @ suena # ane 104
Certification): « . cee: ss wean ov enw os eee « 284
Charging
refer to Power sourceS..........-.000005 82
Charging the battery
Mobile devices..................00005 202
USB': « meme 2 ¢ anus © naueu & x REINS & ¥ ORE & 165
Witelessis «secs x x woos 2 v cervaue a x stone 2 9 oon 165
Child safety lock
Climate control system controls in the rear. 44
POWEr WINDOWS! si: = © xsnas 4 § Seen & & Maram 4 es 44
Rear dOOrsis + o omc sc sami oo me oases 44
Child safety seats..............---.00005 76
Securing to the top tether anchor........ 80
Securing with a safety belt.............. 79
Securing: with LATCH s « sw « & nome « ¢ sans « 78
ClEATIAG saves 5 x nore 5 2 wows ot eee xe eee 255
Cleaning Alcantara.............-.00000. 258
Cleaning artificial leather............... 258
Cleaning carbon components........ 257, 258
Cleaning controls..................005. 258
Cleaning decorative parts andtrim........ 257
Cleaning exhaust tail pipes.............. 257
Cleaning plastic parts...........00 eee 257
Cleaning textiles = cass ¢ & exes ¢ cae se ees 258
Climate control system ............00000- 90
also refer to Automatic climate control sys-
GNA. 2 execs © 2 ceeueve = ueueat © + steams © meme = © 90
Climate control system controls in the rear
Child safety lock........... 0. cece eee 44
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