power steering AUDI TT COUPE 2014 Owners Manual

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of Contents
Notes on this Owner's Manual
Controls and displays ........... .
View of cockpit .................. .
Controls at a glance ................. .
Instruments and warning/ 5
6
6
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indicator lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8
Instruments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8
Warning and
indicator lamps . . . . . . . . . . 9
Driver information
system . . . . . . 18
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
18
Multi-function steering wheel with arrow
buttons............................ 19
Multi-function steering wheel with
I MODE!
button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
21
Rev counter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Mileage recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
22
On-board computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Camera-based traffic sign recognition . . .
23
Setting off........................ 25
Doors and windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
25
Central locking system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
25
Boot lid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Electric windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Garage door opener (Homelink) . . . . . . . .
34
Lights and vision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Exterior lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Interior lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
40
Clear vision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
41
Windscreen wipers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
42
Digital compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
44
Seats and storage ................ 46
General notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
46
Front seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
46
Rear seat bench . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
47
Ashtray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
48
Cigarette lighter and electrical socket . . .
48
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
49
Luggage compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Roof carrier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
52
Heating and cooling . . . . . . . . . . . . .
53
Air conditioner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
2 Driving
............................ 58
General notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
58
Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
60
Starting and stopping the engine . . . . . . .
60
Start/stop system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
63
Electro-mechanical parking brake . . . . . . . 66
Kick-down feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
69
Automatic gearbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
S tronic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
70
Driver assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Driver assist systems . . . . . . . . . . . .
80
Speed warning function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
80
Cruise control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
80
Speed limiter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
82
Audi active lane assist (lane departure
warning feature) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
84
Audi side assist (lane change assist
feature) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
87
Audi drive select (vehicle set-up
functions) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
90
Parking aids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
General notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
93
Rear parking aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Parking system plus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Park assist with 360°
display . . . . . . . . . . 95
Adjusting graphic display and warning
beeps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Fault warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
100
Intelligent technology . . . . . . . . . . .
101
Electro-mechanical power steering . . . . .
101
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
101
Electronic stabilisation control (ES() . . . .
102
Four-wheel drive (quattro) . . . . . . . . . . . . .
105
Rear spoiler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
105
Power management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
106
Information saved in the control units . . . 107
Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
109
Multi Media Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
109
Switching the MMI on/off . . . . . . . . . . . . .
109
How to use the system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
109
MMI touch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
111
Rotary pushbutton with joystick function .
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and warning/indicator lamps
Fuel gauge
The gauge @ only works when the ignition is
switched on. If there is less than 7 litres of fuel in
the tank, the LED at the bottom of the dial will
light up in red and the indicator lamp tD will ap­
pear c:::>page 16. The LED at the bottom of the
dial will flash in red if the fuel level is very low.
The tank capacity of your vehicle is given in the
Technical data section c:::> page 258.
CD CAUTION
Never run the tank completely dry. If there is
an irregular fuel supply, misfiring can occur.
Unburnt fuel can then enter the exhaust sys­
tem. This can lead to overheating and dam­
age to the catalytic converter.
Warning and indicator
lamps
Description
The warning and indicator lamps light up or flash
in the instrument cluster. Their purpose is to in­
dicate functions or faults.
Some of the warning and indicator lamps may be
accompanied by a driver message and a warning
tone. The warning/indicator lamps and driver
messages on the display can be masked by fur­
ther displays. To display a warning or message
again, use the controls on the multi-function
steering wheel to select the display tab for warn­
ing/indicator lamps and messages c:::> page 18.
If several malfunctions have occurred, you can
use the thumbwheel to scroll through them on
the display.
Some of the warning lamps may be displayed in
different colours.
Overview
When you switch on the ignition, some of the
warning and indicator lamps light up briefly to
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that the associated systems are working
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These systems are marked with a./ in
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following tables. If one of these warning/in-
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the associated system.
Red warning lamps
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Br a k e system
c:::>page 11
Electro-mechanical parking brake
c:::>page 11
Cooling system
c:::>page 12
Engine oil pressure
c:::>page 12
Alternator c:::>page 13
Front seat belt
c:::>page 13
Electro-mechanical power steering ./
c:::>page 101
Steering lock
c:::>page 13
Central warning/indicator lamp
c:::>page 13
Engine start system
c:::>page 13
Gearbox malfunction
c:::>page 77
Rear spoiler ./
c:::>page 105
Yellow indicator lamps
Electronic stabilisation control (ES()
./ c:::>page 14
Electronic stabilisation control (ES()
./ c:::>page 14
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)./
c:::>page 14
Safety systems ./
c:::>page 14
• Brake
pads
. c:::>page 14
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10 Electro-mechanical
parking brake
¢page 11
Tyre pressure loss indicator ./
¢page 234
Tyre pressure loss indicator
¢page 234
Engine management./
¢page 15
Engine management system (diesel
engines)./ ¢page 15
Emission control system
¢page 15
Diesel particulate filter*
¢page 15
Engine speed governing
¢page 15
Engine oil level
¢page 15
Engine oil sensor
¢page 16
Battery charge
¢page 13
Fuel tank system
¢page 16
Washer fluid level
¢page 16
Windscreen wipers
¢page 16
Remote control key
¢page 62
Battery in remote control key
¢page 27
Bulb monitor*
¢page 16
Headlight range control
¢page 17
Adaptive light*
¢page 17
Light sensor/rain sensor*
¢page 17 Active
lane assist*
¢page 85
Gearbox ¢page 77
Steering lock
¢page 13
Engine start system
¢page 13
Central warning/indicator lamp
¢page 13
Electro-mechanical power steering ./
¢page 101
Suspension control*
¢page 17
Rear spoiler ./
¢page 105
Speed warning function*
¢page 80
Electro-mechanical power steering
¢page 101
Further indicator lamps
Turn signals
¢page 17
Cruise control system*
¢page 80
Active lane assist*
¢page 85
Hold assist*
¢page 68
Speed limiter*
¢page 82
Start/stop system*
¢page 63
Start/stop system*
¢page 63
Convenience key
¢page 63
Park assist*
¢page 95
Park assist*
¢page 95

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WARNING
- Never run the engine in confined spaces.
The exhaust gases are toxic -risk of poison­
ing!
- Never switch off the engine until the vehicle
is stationary.
- The brake servo and the power steering sys­
tem work only when the engine is running.
You need more strength to steer and brake
the vehicle when the engine is switched off.
This would mean a greater risk of accidents
and serious injury, because you cannot steer
and brake in the normal manner.
Avoid high engine speeds, full throttle and ex­
treme load conditions until the engine has
reached its normal operating temperature;
otherwise this can damage the engine.
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- When starting from cold the engine may be
a little noisy for the first few seconds until
oil pressure has built up in the hydraulic
tappets. This is quite normal and no cause
for concern.
- If you leave the vehicle with the ignition
switched on, it will be switched off auto­
matically after a while. Please note that
electrical equipment such as the exterior
lighting will also be switched off.
Switching off the engine
Applies to vehicles: with convenience key
• Stop the vehicle .
• Press the rel
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Steering lockl
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The steering will be locked if you switch off the
engine with the !STA
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T E NGI N
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button ,
move the selector lever to position P (on vehicles
with automatic gearbox*) and open the driv er's
door.
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The steering will be locked if you switch off the
engine with the !S
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ENGINE ST
O P
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button
and open the driver's door. The steering lock acts
as a theft deterrent.
Emergency Off function
If necessary in an emergency, the engine can be
switched off while the vehicle is still moving.
Press the !STA
RT
ENGI
NE
STOP!
button twice in
quick succession or hold it in for longer than two
seconds.
A 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 you leave
the vehicle. Otherwise the engine can be
started or power-operated equipment such
as the electric windows can be used. This
could result in serious injury.
CD CAUTION
If the engine has been working hard for a long
time, there is a risk of heat building up in the
engine compartment after the engine has
been switched off; this could cause engine
damage. For this reason, you should leave the
engine idling for about 2 minutes before
switching it off.
(1'> Note
After the engine is stopped the radiator fan
may run on for up to 10 minutes, even if the
ignition is switched off. The fan may also start
running again after some time if the coolant
temperature rises due to a build-up of heat,
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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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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.
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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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- 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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speeds and the coasting mode is ac­
tivated ¢ page 75. This helps to reduce fuel con­
sumption.
Suspension control (Audi magnetic ride)*
The suspension control uses sensors to collect in­
formation on steering movements, braking and
acceleration input by the driver, road surface
quality, road speed and vehicle Loading. With
drive select you can choose between dynamic and
comfort-oriented suspension set-ups (dynamic
and comfort modes), or opt for a more balanced
set-up (auto mode).
Steering
The degree of power assistance can be varied.
Various modes are possible ¢ page 92.
The steering response is even more agile on
vehicles with progressive steering*.
Air conditioner*
The air conditioner runs in a particularly econom­
ical mode when the efficiency* setting is selec­
ted. When this function is selected, eco* is shown
in the display of the automatic air conditioner.
Cruise control system*
The acceleration response is particularly econom­
ical in efficiency* mode.
@ Note
- On vehicles with manual gearbox, an E ap­
pears in the gear-change indicator when ef­
ficiency* mode is activated.
- On vehicles with automatic gearbox, if you
select efficiency* mode when the selector
Lever is in position D, E will automatically
appear on the infotainment display. Driver
assist systems
Selecting the driving mode
Applies to vehicles: with Audi drive select
You can choose between efficiency*, comfort, au­
to, dynamic and individual.
Fig. 99 Centre console: Button for drive select
Fig. 100 Infotainment: Drive select
� Press the button ¢ Fig. 99, or
� Select the following on the infotainment sys­
tem: I MENU
I button >Car> Left control button
> Audi drive select.
� Move the cursor (red frame) to select the de-
sired setting.
You can change the mode while the vehicle is sta­
tionary or moving. If traffic conditions permit,
take your foot off the accelerator briefly after you
change the mode so that the new mode is also
activated for the engine.
efficiency* -trims the vehicle to an especially
fuel-saving set-up and helps the driver adopt an
economical driving style.
comfort -alters the vehicle set-up for a more
comfortable ride.
auto -gives an overall impression of a comforta­
ble but dynamic ride and is a good choice of set­
up for everyday use .
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technology
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.
If the power steering should fail at any time or
the engine is switched off (for instance when be­
ing towed), the car can still be steered. However,
substantially more effort than normal will be re­
quired to turn the steering wheel.
Warning/indicator lamps and driver
messages
• Steering: fault. Please stop vehicle
If the warning lamp lights up permanently and
the message appears, there may be a power
steering failure.
Do NOT drive on. Obtain professional assistance.
• Steering: fault. Please stop vehicle
There is a malfunction in the electronic steering
lock. The ignition can no longer be switched on.
Do not have the vehicle towed away, because you
won't be able to steer it. Obtain professional as­
sistance.
G'!b Steering:
fault. You can continue driving
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.
Ive Steering
lock: fault. Please contact work­
shop
There is a malfunction in the electronic steering
lock.
� Drive
to a qualified workshop soon and have the
a: fault rectified.
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A WARNING
Have the system malfunction repaired by a
qualified workshop as soon as possible -risk
of accident!
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You can drive on if the warning/indicator lamp
• or mJ lights up only briefly.
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, or af­
ter washing the car or driving through water, the
full braking effect can be delayed 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 braking 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-
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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.
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.
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. The relevant system may not
intervene in the wet or snow.
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
a'.: the ESC.
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The vehicle will not be braked automatically if:
- the driver presses the accelerator,
- the brake pressure applied by pressing the
brake pedal is higher than the brake pressure
initiated by the system,
- or the ESC, the brake system or the vehicle's
electrical system are not fully functional.
A 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.
- 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
compe nsate 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.
{D Note
- To ensure that the ABS and ASR systems
work properly, all four wheels must be fit­
ted with identical tyres. Any differences in
the rolling radius of the tyres can cause the
system to reduce engine power when this is
not desired.
- The systems can make noises when they in­
tervene.
- If the indicator lamp DJ orr§J appears,
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