stop start AUDI TT COUPE 2014 User Guide

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or if the engine is hot and the engine com­
par tment is heated up further by direct
sunlight.
Driver messages
Switch off ignition before leaving car. Battery is
being discharged
This message appears and the buzzer sounds if
you open the driver's door while the ignition is
switched on. Switch off the ignition to prevent
the battery from being discharged.
Pressing start/stop button again will switch off
engine.
This message appears if you press the
!START ENGINE STOP!
button while the vehicle is
moving.
Engine start system: fault. Please contact work­
shop
A fault has occurred when starting the engine au­
tomatically (automatic start function). Drive to a
qualified workshop soon and have the fault recti­
fied. Press
and hold
the !S
TA RT
ENGINE STOP I
button to start the engine.
II Remote control key: hold back of key
against marked area. See owner's manual
This message appears if there is no convenience
key inside the vehicle or if the system cannot de­
tect or identify the key. This can happen, for ex­
ample, if the radio signal from the key is obstruc­
ted by a metal briefcase or similar, or if the key
battery is weak. Electronic equipment, such as
mobile phones, can also interfere with the radio
signal from the key.
If you encounter any problems starting or stop­
ping the engine, please refer to "What to do if
the "START ENGINE STOP" button is inoperation­
al" ¢page 63.
Ill Remote control key: key not recognis ed. Is
key still in vehicle?
If the indicator lamp Ill Lights up and the mes­
sage appears, the convenience key was removed
from the vehicle while the engine was running. If
the convenience key is not in the vehicle you will
62 not
be able to switch on the ignition or restart
the engine after it has been switched off. You will
also not be able to lock the vehicle from the out­
side.
Please press brake pedal
This message appears on vehicles with an auto­
matic gearbox if you try to start the engine with­
out first pressing the brake pedal.
Please press clutch pedal
This message appears on vehicles with a manual
gearbox if you try to start the engine without
first pressing the clutch pedal. The engine will
only start if you press the clutch pedal.
Please engage N or P
This message will appear if you try to start or
switch off the engine when the selector lever is
not in Nor P. The engine can then not be started
or switched off.
Shift to P, otherwise vehicle can roll away.
Doors do not lock if lever is not in P
For safety reasons, this message will appear and
a warning buzzer will sound if the selector lever
of the automatic gearbox is not in position P
when you switch off the ignition with the
!START ENGINE STOP!
button. Put the selector
lever in position P; otherwise the vehicle can roll
away. If the lever is not in position P you will not
be able to Lock the vehicle using the locking sen­
sor on the door handle or the convenience key.

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the engine after a malfunction
If the remote control key battery is exhausted or
if radio interference or a system malfunction oc­
curs, extra steps may be necessary in order to
start the engine.
Fig. 70 Steering column/rem ote control key: Starting the
engine after a malfunction
Starting the engine manually
If the message y>>) Remote control key: hold back
of key against marked area. See owner's manual
is displayed, you can still start the engine man­
ually.
.,.. Manual gearbox: Press the clutch pedal.
.,.. Automatic gearbox:
Press the brake pedal¢.&
in Starting the engine on page 61 .
... Press the !
START ENGINE
STOP!
button.
.,.. Hold the remote control key against the symbol
y>>) ¢ Fig. 70, as shown in the illustration. The
engine should start .
.,.. If the engine does not start automatically,
press the !START
ENGINE
STOP!
button again.
Drive to a qualified workshop soon and have the
fault rectified.
{D Note
You can call up the driver message again by pressing
the !START
ENG
INE
STOP! button.
Start/stop system
Description
Applies to vehicles: with start/stop system
The start/stop system can help to save fuel and
reduce CO2 emissions. Driving
In start/stop mode, the engine is switched off
automatically when the vehicle stops, e.g. at traf­
fic lights. The ignition remains on during this
stop phase. The engine is automatically started
on demand.
The start/stop system is automatically activated
each time you switch on the ignition.
Basic conditions for start/stop mode
- The driver's door must be closed.
- The driver's seat belt must be buckled.
- The bonnet must be closed.
- The vehicle must have been moving at over
4 km/h since the last stop .
.&, WARNING
- Never switch off the engine until the vehicle
is stationary . Otherwise you may not have
the full benefit of the brake servo and power
steering. You may need more strength to
steer and brake the vehicle than you nor­
mally would. This would mean a greater risk
of accidents and serious injury, because you
cannot steer and brake in the normal man­
ner.
-Always take the key with you when leaving
the vehicle -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
or use power-operated equipment such as
the electric windows -this could lead to in­
juries.
- To avoid injury, make sure that the start/
stop system is switched off before working
in the engine compartment ¢ page 65.
CD CAUTION
Always switch off the start/stop system
¢page 65 before driving through water.
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Switching off/ starting the engine
Applies to vehicles: with start/stop system
Fig. 71 Instrument cluster: Engine switched off (stop
phase)
Vehicles with manual gearbox
.. When the vehicle stops, put the gear lever in
neutral and take your foot off the clutch pedal.
The engine will switch off. The indicator lamp
• will appear on the infotainment display.
.. The engine will start again automatically when
you press the clutch pedal. The indicator lamp
will go out.
Vehicles with automatic gearbox
.. Stop the vehicle and keep your foot on the
brake pedal. The engine will switch off. The in­
dicator lamp. will appear on the displa y.
.. The
engine will start again automatically when
you take your foot off the brake pedal. If the
hold assist* is switched on, the engine will not
start until the accelerator is pressed. The indi­
cator lamp. will go out.
Further information for automatic gearboxes
The engine is switched off when the selector lev­
er is in position P, D, Nor Sor in manual mode. If
the selector lever is in position P, the engine will
remain off even if you take your foot off the
brake. The engine will not start again until you
press the accelerator or select another gear and
take your foot off the brake.
The engine will start again if you move the selec­
tor lever to R during a stop phase.
If you do not want the engine to start, move the
selector lever quickly from D through R to P.
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Note
- You can control whether or not the engine is
switched off by varying the amount of pres­
sure on the brake pedal. For instance, if you
brake gently in stop-and-go traffic or before
turning off at a junction, the engine will re­
main on while the vehicle is at a standstill.
As soon as you press the brake pedal harder,
the engine will be switched off.
- On vehicles with manual gearbox, you
should keep your foot on the brake during a
stop phase to prevent the vehicle from mov­
ing.
- If you press the !START
ENGINE STOP!
but­
ton during a stop phase, the ignition will be
switched off.
-If the engine stalls on a vehicle with manual
gearbox, you can start it again directly by
pressing the clutch pedal immediately .
- When you stop and the start/stop system
turns off the engine, the ignition remains
on. Before leaving the vehicle, ensure that
the ignition is switched off; otherwise the
batte ry will be drained .
, General notes
The on-board control system can override the
start/stop function for various reasons.
Fig. 72 Instrument cluster: Engine stop temporarily un­
available
Engine does not switch off
Before each stop phase, the system checks that
certain conditions have been met. The engine will
not switch off in the following situations, for ex-
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The engine has not yet reached the minimum
temperature required for start/stop mode.
- The interior temperature selected on the air
conditioner has not yet been reached.
- The exterior temperature is very high/Low.
- The windscreen is being defrosted ®.
- The parking aid* or park assist* is switched on.
- The battery charge is too Low.
- The steering wheel is close to full Lock or the
vehicle is being steered.
- Reverse gear has just been selected.
- The vehicle is on a steep gradient.
rj,J will
appear in the infotainment display to in­
dicate this status.
Engine cuts in again automatically
The stop phase is interrupted in the following sit­
uations, for example. The engine cuts in auto­
matically without intervention from the driver.
-The vehicle starts to roll (e.g. on a hill).
- The interior temperature deviates from the air
conditioner setting.
- The windscreen is being defrosted ®.
- The brake pedal is pressed several times in suc-
cession.
- The battery charge drops to an insufficient Lev-
el.
- The power consumption is high.
Ignition is switched off automatically
To prevent the battery from being discharged,
the ignition will be switched off automatically if
certain conditions are met. For instance:
- The vehicle has already been driven.
- The start/stop system has switched off the en-
gine.
- The driver's door is opened.
- The driver's seat belt is unbuckled.
- The brake pedal is not pressed.
- The vehicle is stationary.
If the dipped beam headlights are on when this
happens, the side Lights will be turned on instead
and the message Side lights will be automatical­
ly switched off in 30 minutes. See owner's man­
ual will appear on the infotainment display. After Driving
approx. 30 minutes, or when you Lock the vehicle,
the side Lights will be switched off.
If the start/stop system has not stopped the en­
gine or if you have switched off the start/stop
system manually, the engine will continue run­
ning and the ignition will not be switched off au­
tomatically¢,&..
A WARNING
Never run the engine in confined spaces. The
exhaust gases are toxic -risk of poisoning!
(Q) Note
If you select D, N or S (on vehicles with auto­
matic gearbox) after selecting reverse gear,
the car must have been moving at over
10 km/h before the system can switch off the
engine again.
Switching the start/stop system off and on
manually
Applies to vehicles: with start/stop system
You can switch the system off manually if you
don't want to use it.
Fig. 73 Centre console: Switch for start/stop system
� To switch the start/stop system off or on man­
ually, press the l(il.)"'
I button. The LED in the but­
ton will Light up when the system is switched
off.
(1)) Note
If you switch off the system during a stop
phase, the engine will start again automati­
cally.
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Driver messages in the instrument cluster
display
Automatic start/stop deactivated: please
restart engine manually
This message appears if certain conditions have
not been met during the stop phase and the
start/stop system cannot start the engine again
aut omatically. The !START
ENGINE STOP!
button
must be used to start the engine.
Start/stop system: fault. Function
unavailable. Please contact workshop
There is a malfunction in the start/stop system.
Drive to a workshop soon and have the fault recti­
fied.
Electro-mechanical
parking brake
Operation
The electro-mechanical parking brake replaces
the handbrake.
Fig. 74 Centre console: Parking brake
� To apply the parking brake, pull the switch
� Fig. 74. The warning Lamps.
in the button
and in the infotainment display will light up.
� To release the parking brake, press the brake or
accelerator pedal with the ignition switched on
and simultaneously press the switch. The warn­
ing Lamps .
in the switch and on the display
will go out.
Your vehicle is equipped with an electro-mechani­
cal parking brake. The parking brake replaces the
conventional handbrake, and is mainly intended
to prevent the vehicle from rolling away acciden­
tally.
66 However,
the electro-mechanical parking brake
also offers a number of convenience and safety
features in addition to the functions of a normal
handbrake.
When driving away
- The parking brake auto release function relea­
ses the parking brake automatically when you
wish to start moving ¢ page 67, Driving away
from a standstill.
- When
driving away on a gradient, the parking
brake auto release function prevents the vehicle
from rolling back unintentionally. The braking
force of the parking brake is only released when
there is enough power at the wheels to make
the vehicle move in the desired direction.
Emergency braking function
An emergency braking function enables you to
stop the vehicle even if the conventional foot
brake should fail to work ¢ page 68, Emergen­
cy braking function.
Warning lamps - The warning Lamps.
on the display and in the
switch Light up when the parking brake is ap­
plied with the ignition switched on.
- The warning Lamps.
on the display and in the
switch Light up for approximately 20 seconds
when the parking brake is applied with the igni­
tion switched off.
_& WARNING
- The accelerator pedal must on no account
be pressed inadvertently when a gear is en­
gaged and the engine is running with the ve­
hicle stationary. The vehicle could otherwise
start moving immediately and possibly
cause an accident.
- 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
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- The parking brake can be applied at any
time -even when the ignition is switched
off. However, the ignition must be switched
on and the brake pedal pressed before the
parking brake can be released.
- The parking brake is applied automatically if
the driver's door is opened while the igni­
tion is on. This is to prevent the vehicle from
accidentally rolling away.
-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 cy­
cle at regular intervals when the vehicle is
parked. This may cause a slight noise, which
is normal.
- If the warning lamp. appears, there may
be a parking brake malfunction ¢ page 11.
- 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) ¢ .&.. Obtain professional
assistance.
Parking the car
.,. Press the brake pedal to bring the vehicle to a
stop.
.,. To apply the parking brake, pull the switch
¢ page 66, Fig. 74.
.,. Vehicles with automatic gearbox: Move these-
lector lever to position P.
.,. Switch off the engine ¢_&. .
.,. Manual gearbox: Engage first gear.
.,. When parking on a hill or gradient, turn the
steering wheel so that the vehicle would roll in­
to the kerb if it did start to move accidentally.
A WARNING
- Always take the key with you when leaving
your vehicle -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- Driving
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.
Driving away from a standstill
The parking brake auto release function releases
the parking brake automatically when you wish
to start moving.
Applying the parking brake when stopping
.,. To apply the parking brake, pull the switch
¢page 66, Fig. 74.
Releasing the parking brake when driving
away
Important: The driver's door must be closed and
the driver's seat belt must be buckled.
.,. Press the accelerator in the normal way: the
parking brake will be released automatically
and the vehicle will start moving.
You can apply the parking brake when stopping at
traffic lights, etc. You do not then have to hold
the car with the brake pedal, as the parking brake
will stop it creeping forward while a gear is en­
gaged in the automatic transmission. When you
drive off in the normal way, the parking brake will
be released automatically and the vehicle will
start moving.
Driving away on a slope
When driving away on a gradient, the parking
brake auto release function prevents the vehicle
from rolling back unintentionally. The braking
force of the parking brake is only released when
there is enough power at the wheels to make the
vehicle move in the desired direction.
@ Note
For safety reasons the parking brake will only
release automatically if the driver's seat belt
is engaged in its buckle and the driver's door
is closed .
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Emergency braking function
This feature enables you to stop the vehicle if the
main brake system should fail or if the pedal is
obstructed.
� To stop the vehicle with the parking brake in an
emergency, pull and hold the parking brake
switch q page 66, Fig. 74.
� The brakes will be released immediately if you
release the switch or press down the accelera­
tor.
If you pull out and hold the parking brake switch
at a road speed above about 3 km/h, this will ini­
tiate an emergency brake application. The brakes
are then applied hydraulically at all four wheels.
The effect is similar to heavy braking q .&. .
To prevent the emergency braking function from
being used accidentally, a warning buzzer sounds
when the switch is operated. The brakes are re­
leased immediately when you release the switch
or press down the accelerator.
A WARNING
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 subject to certain
physical limits. In a corner or in bad road or
weather conditions an emergency stop can
cause the vehicle to skid or lose steering con­
trol.
68 Hold
assist
Applies to vehicles: with hold assist
Fig. 75 Section of centre console: Button for hold assist
The hold assist helps the driver if the vehicle is
stationary for a long period or very often, for in­
stance at traffic lights, on steep gradients or in
stop-and-go traffic.
Switching on the hold assist
Important: The driver's door must be closed, the
driver's seat belt buckled and the engine running.
� Press the button q Fig. 75 in the centre console
to switch on the hold assist function. The LED
in the button will light up.
Stopping with the hold assist
� Once it detects that the vehicle has stopped,
the hold assist keeps the vehicle stationary. You
can now take your foot off the brake pedal.
� Drive off in the normal way: the brake will be
released automatically and the vehicle will start
moving.
Switching off the hold assist
� Press the button to switch off the hold assist
function. The LED in the button will go out.
In certain situations, the hold assist transfers the
job of holding the vehicle to the parking brake. As
soon as the parking brake is holding the vehicle
still, the warning Lamp. appears in the instru­
ment cluster.
A WARNING
The intelligent technology in the hold assist
function cannot defy the Laws of physics. Do
not let the extra convenience afforded by the

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assist function tempt you into taking any
risks when driving -this can cause accidents.
- The hold assist cannot keep the vehicle sta-
tionary in all conditions on a gradient (e.g. if
the road is slippery or icy).
- Always ensure that the vehicle is stopped
properly and safely -risk of accident!
Switch off the hold assist function before
driving the vehicle into a car wash.
i Note
- The last setting of the hold assist (on/off} is
restored when the ignition is switched on.
The LED in the button is lit when the hold
assist is on.
- Automatic gearbox: When the hold assist
function is switched on, it stops the vehicle
from creeping forwards when you take your
foot off the brake pedal.
- In certain situations, the hold assist cannot
hold the vehicle. The LED in the button will
go out.
Hill hold assist
Applies to vehicles: with 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, the
seat belt buckled and the engine running.
The system is activated when you press and hold
the brake pedal for a few seconds.
When you release the brake pedal the braking
force will be maintained for a moment in order to
hold the vehicle and make it easier for you to
drive away.
A WARNING
- The intelligent technology in the hill hold
assist function cannot defy the laws of phys­
ics. Do not let the extra convenience affor­
ded by the hill hold assist function tempt
you into taking any risks when driving -this
can cause accidents. Driving
- The hill hold assist function cannot keep the
vehicle stationary in all conditions on a gra­
dient (e.g. if the road is slippery or icy).
-If you do not drive away immediately after
releasing the brake pedal the vehicle could
start to roll back. You should therefore im­
mediately press the brake pedal or apply the
parking brake.
- If the engine should stall you must immedi­
ately press the brake pedal or apply the
parking brake.
- If you are driving away on a slope in stop­
and-go traffic press and hold the brake ped­
al for a few seconds before driving off. This
will prevent the vehicle from rolling back
unintentionally.
(I) Note
To find out whether your vehicle is equipped
with the hill hold assist function please con­
tact an Audi dealership or qualified workshop.
Kick-down feature
Applies to vehicles: with manual gearbox and efficiency mode
The kick-down feature is designed to give maxi­
mum acceleration.
If you press the accelerator right down past the
point of resistance at full throttle when the drive
select* function is set to efficiency* mode
¢ page 91, the engine power is automatically
controlled to give your vehicle maximum acceler­
ation.
A WARNING
Please note that if the road surface is slippery
or wet, the kick-down feature could cause the
driving wheels to spin, which could result in
skidding.
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gearbox
The selector lever lock only works if the vehicle is
stationary or driving at speeds up to 2 km/h. At
higher speeds the selector lever lock in the N po­
sition is disengaged automatically.
The selector lever lock is not engaged if the selec­
tor lever is moved quickly through position N
(e.g. when shifting from R to D). This makes it
possible, for instance, to "rock" the vehicle back­
wards and forwards if it is stuck in snow or mud.
The selector lever lock engages automatically if
the brake pedal is not depressed and the lever is
in position N for more than about two seconds.
Interlock button
The interlock button on the selector lever handle
prevents the driver from inadvertently engaging
particular gears. The illustration shows the selec­
tor lever positions in which the button has to be
pressed, highlighted in colour¢ Fig. 77.
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- If the selector lever does not lock automati­
cally, a malfunction has occurred. In this
case, the power transmission is interrupted
to prevent the vehicle from moving uninten­
tionally. Proceed as follows to engage the
selector lever lock again:
- Press the brake pedal briefly.
- If the vehicle does not move forwards or
backwards even though a gear is selected,
proceed as follows:
- If the vehicle does not move in the desired
direction, the system may have failed to en­
gage the gear correctly. In this case, press
the brake pedal and select the gear again.
- If the vehicle still does not move in the de­
sired direction, a system malfunction has
occurred. Seek professional assistance and
have the system checked.
72 General
notes on driving an automatic
Applies to vehicles: with S tronic gearbox
The gearbox changes the forward gears up and
down automatically.
Fig. 78 Detail of the centre console: Selector Lever with in­
terlock button
The engine can only be started when the selector
lever is in P or N. In the case of low outside tem­
peratures (below -10 °(), the engine can only be
started when the selector lever is in position P.
Driving away from a standstill
� Press and hold the brake pedal.
� Press and hold the interlock button (the button
in the selector lever handle), set the selector
lever to the desired position (e.g. D) ¢ page 70
and release the interlock button.
� Wait for the gearbox to engage the gear (a
slight movement can be felt).
� Release the brake and press the accelerator
¢ A .
Stopping briefly
� Press the brake pedal to hold the vehicle when
stationary (for instance at traffic lights).
� Do not press the accelerator.
� To prevent the vehicle from rolling away, apply
the parking brake before moving off on steep
gradients ¢ A.
� As soon as you accelerate as normal with your
seat belt fastened, the parking brake will auto­
matically be released and the vehicle will start
moving.
Stopping/parking the car
If you open the driver's door while the selector
lever is not in position P, the vehicle can roll
away. The message Shift to P, otherwise vehicle
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P appears on vehicles with convenience key*. A
buzzer will also sound.
,. Pr ess and hold the brake pedal¢ A_ .
,. Apply the parking brake.
,. Move the selector lever to P.
Stopping on a slope
,. Always keep your foot on the brake pedal to
hold the vehicle and prevent it from rolling
back down the slope ¢ A_ . Do not try to stop
the vehicle "rolling back" by increasing the en­
gine speed when a gear is engaged ¢(D.
Driving away on a slope (vehicles without hill
hold assist* / Audi hold assist*)
,. Apply the parking brake.
,. Once you have engaged a gear press the accel­
erator carefully. The parking brake will be re­
leased automatically if you are wearing your
seat belt.
Driving away on a slope (vehicles with hill
hold assist*)
,. Once you have engaged a gear, release the foot­
brake and press the accelerator ¢ page 69, Hill
hold assist.
Driving away on a slope (vehicles with hold
assist*)
,. Once you have engaged a gear, release the foot­
brake and press the accelerator ¢ page 68,
Hold assist.
In some situations (such as when driving on
mountain roads) it can be advantageous to
switch temporarily to the manual shift pro­
gramme so that the gear ratios can be selected
manually to suit the driving conditions
¢page 75.
On level ground it is sufficient to move the selec­
tor lever to P. On a gradient the parking brake
should be applied first and the selector lever
should be moved to P ¢ page 66. This reduces
the load on the locking mechanism and makes it
easier to move the selector lever out of position
P Automatic
gearbox
_&. WARNING
- The driver should never get out of the vehi­
cle when the engine is running and a gear is
engaged. If you have to leave your vehicle
while the engine is running, you must apply
the parking brake and engage the parking
lock P.
- If the engine is running and a gear is engag­
ed {D/S or R) or the vehicle is in "tiptronic"
mode, you will need to hold the car with the
footbrake. Otherwise, the car will "creep"
forwards as the power transmission is not
fully interrupted even when the engine is
idling.
- The accelerator pedal must on no account
be pressed inadvertently when the vehicle is
stationary . The vehicle could otherwise start
moving immediately (in some cases even if
the parking brake is engaged) and possibly
cause an accident.
- Do not press the accelerator while selecting
a gear with the vehicle stationary and the
engine running, as this could cause an acci­
dent.
- Never move the selector lever to R or P
when driving at normal speeds, as this could
cause an accident.
- Before you drive down a steep gradient, re­
duce the speed and use "tiptronic" to select
a low gear.
- Never allow the brake to drag when driving
downhill and do not use the brake pedal too
often or for long periods. Constant braking
will cause the brakes to overheat and will
considerably reduce the effectiveness of the
brakes. It will increase the braking distance
and could cause the brake system to fail.
- To avoid rolling back on gradients always
hold the vehicle with the footbrake or park­
ing brake if you have to stop.
- Never attempt to hold the vehicle with the
clutch when stopping on a gradient. The
clutch is disengaged automatically if it is
overloaded and becomes too hot -accident
risk! If the clutch is overloaded, the indica­
tor lamp [!l will light up and a message will
appear¢ page 77.
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