power steering AUDI TT COUPE 2016 Owners Manual

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About this Owner's Manual. . . . . . 5
Cockpit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Cockpit overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Controls at a glance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Instruments and indicator lights 8
Instruments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Indicator lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
On-Board Diagnostic system
(OBD) . . . . . 17
Driver information system . . . . . . 19
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 9
Multifunction steering wheel plus . . . . . . 20
Multifunction steering wheel . . . . . . . . . . 22
Tachometer ....................... .
Odome ter
......................... . 23
23
On-boa rd computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Starting and driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Opening and closing . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Cent ral lock ing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
L ugg age com pa r
tment lid . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Power windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Garage door opener (Home
link) . . . . . . . . 33
Lights and Vision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Exte rio r ligh ting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
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nterior lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
V1s1on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
W indshield wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Dig ita l compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Seats and storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
General information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Front seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Rear bench seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Ashtray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Cigarette li
ghter and sock et . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
L ugg age com par t
ment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Warm and cold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Clima te con trol system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Driving ........................... .
General information ........... ..... .
S teer ing . .. .. .
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56
56
58
Starting and stoppin g the engine . . . . . . . 58
E lectromechanical parking brake . . . . . . .
61
Trailer towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Automatic transmission . . . . . . . . . 64
S tronic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Driver assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Assist.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .... ....... .. .. 72
E lectronic speed
limiter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Speed warning system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Cruise control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Audi active lane assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
74
Audi side assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Audi drive select
(drive setti ngs) . . . . . . . . 79
Parking systems 82
Genera l information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Rear parking system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Parking system plus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Rearv iew camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
84
Adjusting th e disp lay and the wa rning
tones... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ....... .. .. 86
Error messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
86
Intelligent Technology . . . . . . . . . . 87
E lectronic stabilization control (ESC) . . . . 87
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
E lectromechanical steering . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
All w heel drive (quattro) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Rear spoiler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Energy management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Information abou t data recorded by
vehicle
control modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 4
Infotainment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Multi Media Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Tra ffic sa fe ty in fo rmation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Introdu ction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Switching the MMI on/off . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Operat ing t he M MI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
MMI touch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Control knob with joystick function . . . . . 98
Letter and number speller . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Menus and symbo ls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Free text search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

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@ Door handle
@
©
®
Central locking switch
Air
vent with seat heating controls
Lever for:
- Turn signals and high beams .. .
- Active lane assist
........... .
® Multifunction steering wheel with:
- Horn
- Driver's airbag
............. .
- Controls
for the virtual instru-
ment cluster including the driver
information system, audio/video,
telephone, navigation and voice
recognition system
-
Shift paddles .............. .
cluster) .................... .
@ Windshield washer system lever
® starting the engine when there is a
malfunction .. ............... .
@ Adjustable steering column .... .
@ Cruise control lever ........... .
@ Instrument illumination ....... .
@ Hood release ................ .
€3) Light switch ................. .
@ Power exterior mirror adjustment
@ Power windows .............. .
@ Air vent including climate control
system controls .............. .
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29
37
74
192
68
8
41
60
58
72
39
236
36
39
32
52
Cockpit overview
@ Lockable glove compartment
@ Drives for CD, DVD, SIM/SD cards
@ Front passenger's airbag ...... .
@ Rear window defogger button
@ Depending on equipment, buttons
for:
- drive select .. .
............. .
- Electronic Stabilization
Control
(ESC) ....... .............. .
- Emergency flashers
......... .
- Retractable rear spoiler
...... .
@ Depending on equipment, center
console
with:
-
Multimedia compartment for cell
phone .... .. .............. .
- Audi phone box
........... . .
@ Infotainment system on/off button
@
@
Infotainment system unit
Depending on equipment:
-Storage compartment
-Ashtray ... .. .. ............ .
-
Cup holder . . .. ............ .
@ Parking brake ............... .
@ I START ENGINE STOPl button ...
@ Selector lever (S tronic)
@Tips
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87
38
91
155
111
95
47
48
61
58
64
Some the equipment listed here is only instal­
led in certain models or is available as an op­
tion.
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CD Note
Do not continue driving if the. indicator
light turns on -this increases the risk of en­
gine damage.
~ Engine oil pressure
• Turn off engine. Oil pressure too low
Stop the engine and do not continue driving.
Check the engine oil level~ page 240.
-If the engine oil level is too low, add engine oil
~page 240. Only continue driving once the in­
dicator
light turns off.
-
If the engine oil level is correct and the indica ­
tor light still blinks, turn the eng ine off and do
not continue driving. See an authorized Audi
dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility for as­
sistance.
Tips
The oil pressure warning is not an oil level in­
dicator. Always check
the oil level regularly.
t:3 Alternator/battery
• Electric system: malfunction! Battery is not
being charged
There is a malfunction in the alternator or the ve ­
hicle electrical system.
Drive
to an authorized Audi dealer or author ized
Audi Service Facility immediately. Turn off all un­
n
ecessar y electrica l equipment because it will
drain
the battery. See your authorized Audi deal­
er or authorized Audi Service Facility if the bat­
tery charge level is too low.
f•l Electrical system: low battery charge. Please
turn on ignition
The starting ability may be impaired.
If this message turns off after a little while, the
battery charged enough while driving.
If the message does not turn off, have and au­
thorized Audi
dealer or authorized Audi Service
Facility repair the malfunction .
Instruments and indicator lights
~Engine stop while driving
• Engine stopped: no power steering or brake
servo possible
There is a malfunction in the engine or in the fuel
supply system.
More force
is needed to steer and brake the mov­
ing vehicle
when the engine is stopped. If the ve­
hicle
is rolling, try to bring it to a stop off to the
side from moving traffic. See an authorized Audi
dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility for as­
sistance.
.& WARNING r-= ____,
If the engine stops while driving, you will
need
to use more f orce to brake the vehicle.
This i
ncreases th e risk of an acc ident. There
will still
be power steering if the ignition is
switched on while the vehicle is rolling and
there is sufficient battery charge. Otherwise,
you
must use greater force when steering.
~ Front safety belt
The . indicator light stays on until the driver's
and front passenger's• safety belts are fastened .
Above a certain
speed, there will also be a warn­
ing
tone.
© Tips
For additional information on safety belts, re­
fer
to~ page 180.
@-e Steering lock
• Steering: malfunction! Please stop vehicle
There is a malfunction
in the electronic steering
lock. You cannot turn the ignition on.
Do not tow your vehicle because it cannot be
steered. See an authorized Audi dealer or author­
ized Audi Service Facility for assistance.
ml Steering lock: malfunction! Please contact
Service
There
is a malfunction in the electronic steering
lock . ~
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Drive to an authorized Audi dealer or authorized
Audi Service Facility immediately
to have the
malfunction corrected.
A WARNING
Do not tow your vehicle when there is a mal­
function in the electronic steering lock -this
increases the risk of an accident.
~Central indicator light
If the. or II indicator light turns on, check
the message in the instrument cluster.
©-Engine start system
• Engine start sy ste m : malfunction! Please
c ontac t Service
Do not switch the ignition off because you may
not be able to switch it on again.
Drive
to an authorized Audi dealer or authorized
Audi Service Facility immediately
to have the
malfunction corrected.
ml Engine start system: malfunct ion ! Please
conta ct Serv
ice
There is a malfunction in the engine starting sys­
tem.
Drive
to an authorized Audi dealer or authorized
Audi Service Facility immediately
to have the
malfunction corrected.
nlfJ Electronic stabilization control (ESC)
and (§)anti-lock braking system (ABS)
If the DJ i ndicator light blinks while driving, the
ESC or ASR (Anti-Slip Regulation) is actively regu­
lating.
If the GI indicator light turns on, the system has
switched
the ESC off. In this case, you can switch
the ignition off and then on to switch the ESC on
again. The indicator
light turns off when the sys­
tem is functioning fully.
Stabili za tion contro l (ESC): sport . Warning! Re­
duc ed stability
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If the II indicator light turns on, ESC sport
mode was switched on using
the I-" OFFI button
¢page 88. You can turn the ESC on again by
press
the l.e OFFI button again.
Stabilization con trol (ESC): off. Wa rn ing ! Re·
duced stability
If them indicator light turns on, the ESC was re­
stricted
or switched off using the 1.n OFFI button
¢page 88. The message ESC OFF also appears.
You can turn the ESC on again by press the
j.P, OFFI button again.
The system switches on when
the ignition is
swi tched on. The. indicator light turns off
when the system is functioning fully.
Stabilization control (ESC): malfunction! See
owner's manual
Stabilization control
(ESC/ ABS): malfunction!
See owner's manual
ABS: malfunct ion! See owner 's manua l
If the J;.j indicator light and the ABS indicator
light~ (USA models) I rlJ (Canada models)
turn on and this message appears, there is a mal­
function in the ABS system or electronic differen­
tial lock. This also causes the ESC to malfunction.
The brakes
still function with their normal power,
but ABS is not active.
Drive
to an authorized Audi dealer or authorized
Audi Service Facility immediately
to have the
malfunction corrected.
A WARNING
If t he .. (USA models) • (Canada mod­
e l
s) bra ke system indicator light turns on to­
gether with the ABS and ESC indicator lights,
the ABS/ESC regulating function may have
fai led. Functions
that stabilize the vehicle are
no longer available. This could cause
the vehi­
cle
to swerve, which increases the risk that
the vehicle will slide. Drive carefully to the
nearest authorized Audi dealer or authorized
Audi Service Facility and
have the malfunction
corrected.

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Switching the ignit ion on/off
""To switch the ignition on/off, press the
I START ENGINE STOPI button. Do not press the
brake pedal while doing this.
Starting the engine
"" Press the brake pedal and move the selector
lever
into the P or N position~.&_.
... Press the I START ENGINE STOPI button
~fig. 60. The engine will start.
If the engine should not start immediately, the
starting process is automatically stopped after a
short time. Repeat
the starting process.
.&. WARNING
-I
-Never allow the engine to run in confined
spaces -danger
of asp hyxia tion.
- Never
turn off the engine before the vehicle
has come to a complete stop.
- The brake booster and power steering only
work when
the engine is running. If the en­
gine
is off, you have to use more force when
steering
or braking. Because you cannot
steer and brake
as you usually would, this
could lead to crashes and serious injuries.
CD Note
Avoid high engine speed, full throttle, and
heavy engine load
as long as the engine has
not reached operating temperature yet. You
could damage the engine.
@ For the sake of the environment
Do not let the engine run while parked to
warm up. Begin driving immediately. This re­
duces unnecessary emission
s.
Tips
-Some noise after starting the engine is nor­
mal and is no cause for concern.
-
If you leave the vehicle with the ignition
switched on,
the ignition will switch off af­
ter a certain amount of time. Make sure that
electrical equipment such as the exterior
lights are switched off.
Driving
Stopping the engine
... Bring the vehicle to a full stop.
""Move the selector lever into the P position.
... Press the I START ENGINE STOPI button
~page 58, fig. 60.
Emergency off
If it is necessary in unusual circumstances, the
eng i
ne can be switched off while the vehicle is
moving. Briefly press the I START ENGINE STOPI
button twice in a row or press and hold for longer
than
two seconds.
.&. WARNING
!-='
- Never turn off the eng ine before the vehicle
has come to a complete stop.
-
Please note that the brake booster and pow­
er steering
only work when the engine is
r unn ing. When
the engine off, you must use
more force
to steer or brake the vehicle. Be­
cause the usual steering and braking capa­
bility is not available, the risk of accidents or
injuries increases.
- For safety reasons, always park
the vehicle
with the selector lever in the P position.
Otherwise, there
is the risk that the vehicle
could roll.
-
After the engine has been switched off, the
radiator fan can continue to run for up to 10
minutes -even with the ignition switched
off. It can also switch on again after some
time if the coolant temperature rises as the
result of heat buildup or ifthe eng ine com­
partment is heated by the sun's rays and the
engine is hot.
CD Note
If the engine has been under heavy load for
an extended period of time, heat builds up in
the engine compartment after the engine is
switched off -there is a risk of damaging the
engine. For this reason, let the engine run for
at idle for approximately two minutes before
shutting it off.
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-If driver's door is opened while the ignition
is
switched on, the parking brake sets auto­
matically. This prevents unintended rolling
of the vehicle.
- Occasional noises
when the parking brake is
applied
and released are normal and are not
a cause for concern.
-
When the vehicle is parked, the parking
brake goes through a self-test cycle at regu­
lar intervals. Any noises associated with this
are normal.
-If the. (USA models) I. (Cana-
da models) indicator lights or llJ indicator
lig ht
turn on, there could be a malfunction
in the park ing brake ~page 11.
-If there is a power failure, the parking brake
will not set if it is released, and it will not
release if it is set~.&.. See an authorized
Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Fa­
cility for
assistance.
Parking
.... Press the brake pedal to stop the vehicle.
.... Pull the switch~ to set the parking brake .
.... Place the selector lever in the P position.
.... Turn the engine off~,&.
.... Turn the steering wheel when parking on in­
clines
so that the wheels will roll into the curb
if the vehicle starts moving .
A WARNING
-Always take the vehicle key with you when
leaving the vehicle, even for a short period
of time. This applies particularly when chi l­
dren remai n in the vehicle. Otherwise the
children could start the engine, release the
parking brake or operate electrical equip­
ment (e.g. power windows). There is the risk
of an accident.
-
When the vehicle is locked, no one -particu­
larly
not children should remain in the vehi­
cle. Locked
doors make it more difficult for
emergency workers to get into the vehicle,
which
puts lives at risk.
62
Starting from a stop
The start assist function ensures that the park­
ing brake
is released automatically upon start­
mg.
Stopping and applying parking brake
.... Pull the switch~ to set the parking brake.
Starting and automatically releasing the
parking brake
Requirement: the driver's door must be closed
and the driver's safety belt must be fastened.
.... When you press the accelerator pedal, the
parking brake is automatically released and
your vehicle begins to move.
When stopping at a traffic signal or stopping in
city traffic, the park ing brake can be applied. The
vehicle
does not have to be held with the brake
pedal. The parking brake eliminates the tendency
to creep when a selector lever position is engag­
ed. As soon as you press the accelerator pedal,
the parking brake releases automatically and the
vehicle starts to move .
Starting on slope s
When starting on inclines, the hill start assist
prevents the vehicle from unintentionally rolling
back. The braking force
of the parking brake is
not released until sufficient driving force has
been built up at the wheels.
(0 Tips
For safety reasons, the parking brake is re­
l
eased automatically onl y when the driver's
safety be lt is fastened and the driver's door is
l ocked.
Emergency braking function
In the event that the conventional brake system
fails or locks.
.... To brake your vehicle in an emergency, pull the
~switch and hold it pulled.
.... As soon as you release the button or accelerate,
the braking stops. .,..

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& WARNING
Using Audi drive select incorrectly can lead to
collisions, other accidents and serious inju­
ries.
Description
Applies to: vehicles with Audi drive select
The vehicle setup in each mode depends on the
vehicle's features. However, the engine and
steering are always affected.
Engine and automatic transmission
Depending on the mode, the engine and auto­
matic transmission respond more quickly or i n a
more balanced
manner to accelerator pedal
movements.
Adaptive dampers (Audi magnetic ride)*
The adaptive dampers use sensors to record in­
formation regarding steering movements, brak­
ing and acceleration operations by the driver,
road
surface, driving speed, and load. With dri ve
select, you can adjust the adaptive dampers to
sporty (dynamic), comfortable (comfort) or ba l­
anced (auto).
Steering
The power steering adapts. Indirect steering that
moves easily as in comfort mode is especially
suited to long drives on a highway. The dynamic
mode provides sporty, direct steering.
Cruise control system*
The acceleration performance is especially fuel­
efficient in efficiency* mode.
Engine sound*
The engine sound is adapted to the applied mode
and can be subtle to sporty.
@ Tips
In some models, the maximum vehicle speed
can only be reached in the auto and dynamic
modes.
80
Selecting the driving mode
Applies to: vehicles with A ud i drive select
You can select between efficiency*, comfort, au­
to, dynamic and individual.
Fig. 78 Center conso le: drive select button
Fig. 79 Infotainment: drive select
.. Press the button ¢fig. 78 or
.. Select in the Infotainment system: IMENUI but­
ton >Vehicle > left control button >Audi drive
select .
.. Select the desired setting by moving the cursor
(red frame).
You can change the driving mode when the vehi­
cle is stationary or while driving. If traffic per­
mits, after changing modes, briefly take your
foot off the accelerator pedal so that the recently
selected mode is also activated for the engine.
Comfort -results in a comfort-oriented vehicle
calibration
Auto -provides an overall comfortable yet dy­
namic driving feel and is suited for everyday use.
Dynamic -gives the driver a sporty driving feel
and is suited to a sporty driving style.
Individual -¢page 81.

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Intelligent Technology
Electronic stabilization
control (ESC)
· Description
The Electronic Stabilization Control (ESC) reinfor­
ces driver safety. It reduces the risk of slipping
and improves driving stability.
ESC detects criti­
cal situations such
as the vehicle oversteering
and understeering or the wheels are spinning.
The vehicle
is stabilized by applying the brakes or
reducing engine torque. Once the ESC is activat­
ed,
the indicator light DJ blinks in the instru­
ment cluster.
The following systems are integrated in the ESC:
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
ABS prevents the wheels from locking when brak­
ing. The vehicle
can still be steered even during
hard braking. Apply steady pressure
to the brake
pedal.
Do not pump the pedal. A pulsing in the
brake pedal indicates that the system is acting to
stabilize the vehicle .
Brake assist system
The brake assist system can decrease braking dis­
tance.
It increases braking power when the driver
presses
the brake pedal quickly in emergency sit­
uations .
You must press and hold the brake pedal
until the dangerous situation is over.
Anti-slip regulation (ASR)
ASR reduces engine power when the drive wheels
begin spinning and adapts
the force to the road
conditions. This makes
it easie r to start, acceler­
ate and drive up inclines.
Electron ic differential lock (EDL)
EDL applies the brakes to a wheel that starts
spinning and transfers
the drive power to the
other driving wheels. This function is not availa­
ble
at higher speeds.
In extreme cases, EDL automatically switches off
to keep the brake on the braked wheel from over­
heating . The vehicle
is still working correctly. EDL
Intelligent Technology
will switch on again automatically when condi­
tions have returned
to normal.
Steering recommendation
The ESC helps to stabilize the vehicle by changing
the steering torque.
Selective wheel torque control
Selective wheel torque control is used when driv­
ing on curves. The
front wheel on the inside of
the curve or both wheels on the inside of the
curve are braked selectively as needed. This al­
lows more preci
se driving in curves . The applica­
ble system may
not activate when driving in wet
or snowy condit ions.
Automatic post-collision braking system
The "Automatic post-collision braking system"
can help to reduce the risk of sliding and of other
collisions after an accident. If the airbag control
module detects a collision above a certain vehicle
speed,
the vehicle is braked by the ESC.
The vehicle does not brake automatically if:
-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, or
-the ESC, the brake system or the vehicle electri­
cal system are not functioning.
A WARNING ,..:-
-The ESC and its integrated systems cannot
overcome
the limits posed by natura l physi­
cal laws. This is especially important on slip­
pery o r wet roads. If the systems begin act ­
ing
to stabilize your vehicle, you should im­
mediately alter your speed to match the
road and traffic conditions. Do not let the
increased safety provided tempt you into
taking risks. This could increase your risk of
a collision.
- Please note
the risk of a collision increases
when driving fast, especially through curves
and on slippery
or wet roads, and when driv-
ing
too close to objects ahead. The ESC and .,..
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-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. This increases the
risk of an accident.
-
On steep slopes, reduce the speed and se­
lect a lower gear or lower selector lever po­
sition . Drive
as little as possible while press­
ing the brake pedal and avoid putting your
left foot on the brake pedal while driving.
This could
cause the brakes to overheat and
impair the efficiency of the brakes.
-
Do not let the brakes "grind" by always
keeping
your foot on the brake pedal. This
can
cause the brakes to over heat, increase
wear and increase brak ing distance u nneces ­
sari ly.
-
Certa in weather and operating cond it io ns
such as driving through water, driving in
heavy rain or driving after washing your ve­
hicle
can impair the effectiveness of the
brakes. In the winter, ice may build up on
the brake pads, rotors and drums. Check
these components by braking carefully. Ap­
plying
the brakes carefully several times
dries the brakes and removes ice build-up.
- The efficiency
of the brakes can also be im­
paired by driving
for long stretches on roads
covered with salt without using the brakes.
You can remove salt deposits from the
brake rotors and pads by carefully applying
the brakes several times.
-If the front spoiler is damaged or you install
another spoiler, make sure the front wheel
brakes are ventilated properly. Otherwise,
the brake system could overheat, wh ic h re ­
duces
thei r effectiveness.
- Failure
of a brake circuit impairs braking
performance, which increases braking dis­
tance.
Avoid driving the vehicle and have it
towed it to the nearest authorized Audi
dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility.
- Never
let the vehicle roll while the engine is
stopped because this increases the risk of an
accident.
-
If the brake booster is not working, you will
have
to press much harder on the brake
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pedal to compensate for the lack of the
booster.
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-Never let the brakes "rub" by pressing the
pedal lightly when braking is not really nec­
essary. This
causes the brakes to overheat
and increases braking distance and causes
wear.
- Before driving a long
distance on a steep
slope, decrease your speed and select a low­
er driving gear. This makes use of the en­
gine braking effect and relieves the brakes.
If you need to brake additionally, brake in
interva ls and not continuously.
(D Tips
-Ifthe brake booster is not work ing, you
must press the brake pedal w ith much more
force than normal.
-
If you retrofit your vehicle with a front spoil­
er wheel covers or similar items, make sure '
that the air flow to the front wheels is not
interrupted. Otherwise the brake system
can become too hot.
Electromechanical
steering
The electromechanical steering supports the
driver's steering movements.
Power steering adapts electronically based on
the vehicle speed.
Indicator lights and messages
• Steering: malfunction! Please stop vehicle
If this indicator light turns on and stays on and
this message appears, the power steering may
have failed.
Stop the vehicle in a safe location as soon as pos­
sible.
Do not continue driving. See an authorized
Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility for
assistance.
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If the indicator light turns on, the steering wheel
may be more difficult to move or more sensitive
than usual. The steering wheel may also be at an
angle when driving straight.
Drive slow ly to an authorized Audi dealer or au­
thorized Audi Service Facility to have the mal­
function corrected.
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If the. or '~ij indicator light only stays on
for a short time, you may continue driving.
ALL wheel drive (quattro)
In all wheel drive, all four wheels ore powered.
General information
In all wheel drive, the driving power is divided be­
tween all four wheels. This happens automatical­
ly depending on your driving behavior as well as
the current road conditions. c::> page 87, Electron­
ic
stabilization control (ESC).
The all wheel drive concept is designed for high
engine power. Your vehicle is exceptionally pow­
erful and has excellent driving characteristics
both under normal driving conditions and on
snow and ice. Always read and follow safety pre­
cautions c::> &..
Winter tires
By using all wheel drive, your vehicle has good
forward motion with standard tires in winter con­
ditions. However,
in winter we recommend using
winter or all season tires on all four wheels, be­
cause this will improve the broking effect.
Snow chains
If there are snow chain laws, snow chains must
also be used on vehicles with all wheel drive
c::> page 265, Snow chains.
Replacing tires
For vehicles with all wheel drive, only wheels with
the same rolling circumference should be used.
Avoid
wheels with different tread depths
c::> page 257, New tires or wheels.
Intelligent Technology
Offroad vehicle?
Your Audi is not an offroad vehicle -there is not
enough ground clearance. For this reason, avoid
difficult
terrain.
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-Also, in vehicles with all wheel drive, adapt
your driving style to the current road and
traffic conditions. Do not let the increased
safety provided tempt you into taking risks,
because this increases the risk of an acc i­
dent.
- The braking ability
of your vehicle is limited
to the traction of the wheels. In this way, it
is not different from a two wheel drive vehi­
cle.
Do not be tempted to accelerate to a
h
igh speed when the road is slippery this in­
creases the risk of an accident.
- Note
that on wet streets, the front wheels
can "hydrop lane" if driving at speeds that
are too high. Unlike front wheel drive
veh icl
es, the engine does not rev higher sud­
denly when the vehicle begins hydroplaning .
For
this reason, pay attention to the road
conditions
regard less of your speed.
Rear spoiler
The extendoble rear spoiler increases driving sta­
bility.
Fig. 89 Center console: button for the rear spoiler
The rear spoiler retracts and extends. It can be
activated in various operating modes (manual
mode or automatic mode) .
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