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& WARNING
Rearward-facing child restraints:
• A child in a rearward-facing child safety seat installed on the
front passenger seat will be seriously injured and can be killed if
the front airbag inflates -even with an Advanced Airbag System.
• The inflating airbag will hit the child safety seat or infant
carrier with great force and will smash the child safety seat and
child against the backrest, door or roof.
• Always be especially careful if you must install a rearward
facing child safety seat on the front passenger seat in exceptional
circumstances.
• Make sure that the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF light comes on
and stays on all the time whenever the ignition is switched on.
• Never install a rearward facing child safety seat on the front
passenger seat unless the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF light comes
on and stays on. If the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF light does not
come on and stay on have the airbag system inspected immedi ­
ately by your Audi dealer. •
Activating the convertible locking retractor
Use the convertible locking retractor to secure a child
restraint.
Always heed the child safety seat manufacturer's instruc ­
tions when installing a child restraint in your vehicle . To
activate the convertible locking retractor:
- Place the child restraint on a seat .
- Slowly pull the belt
all the way out.
- Route it around or through the child restraint belt path
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-Push the child safety seat down with your full weight to
get the safety belt really tight.
- Insert the belt tongue into the buckle for that seating
position .
- Guide the safety belt back into the retractor unt il the belt
lies flat and snug on the child safety seat.
- You should hear a "clicking" noise as the belt winds back
into the inertia reel. Test the convertible locking retractor
by pul ling on the belt. You should no longer be able to
pull the belt out of the retractor. The convertible locking
retractor is now activated .
- Make sure that the red release button is facing away from
the child restraint so that it can be unbuckled quickly.
- Pull on the belt to make sure the safety belt is properly
tight and fastened so that the seat cannot move forward
or sideways more than one inch (2.5 cm).
& WARNING
Using the wrong child restraint or an improperly installed child
restraint can cause serious personal injury or death in a crash.
• Always make sure that the safety belt retractor is locked when
installing a child safety seat. An unlocked safety belt retractor
cannot hold the child safety seat in place during normal driving or
in a crash.
• Always buckle the child safety seat firmly in place even if a
child is not sitting in it. A loose child safety seat can fly around
during a sudden stop or in a crash.
• Always make sure the seat backrest to which the child restraint
is installed is in an upright position. Otherwise, the seat back with
the child safety seat attached to it could fly forward in the event of
an accident or other emergency situation. ..,
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& WARNIN G (co ntinued )
• Always read and heed all WARNINGS whenever u sing a child
re strained in a v ehicle i s being used
=> page 168 . Special p re ca u­
tion s appl y when inst alling a chi ld safety se at o n the front
pa sseng er sea t =>
page 14 7, "Child restr aint s on the front seat -
s ome important thing s to know ".•
Deactivating the convertible locking retractor
The convertible locking retractor for child restraints will
be deactivated automatically when the belt is wound all
the way back into the retractor.
- Press the red button on the safety belt buckle. The belt
tongue will pop out of the buckle.
- Guide t he belt a ll the way back into its stowed position.
Always let the safety belt retract complete ly into its stowed position .
The safety belt can now be used as an ordinary safety belt without
the convertible locking retractor for child restraints.
If the conve rtible locking retractor should be activa ted inadvert­
ently, the safety belt must be unfastened and guided completely
back in to its stowed posi tion to deactiva te this feature. If the
convertible locking retractor is not deactivated, the safety belt will
gradually become tighter and uncom fortable to wear .
& WARNING
Improperly in stalled child safe ty seat s inc rea se th e risk of serious
personal injur y and death in a c ollisio n.
• Never unfa sten the safet y belt to deacti vate the convertibl e
lo cking retr actor for ch ild restra int s w hile the veh icle is movin g.
You would not be re strained and could be seriou sly injured in an
acc ident .
& WARN IN G (c ontinued )
• Always read and h eed all WARNINGS whenever u sing a child
restr ained in a vehi cle is being u sed
=> page 1 68 . Spe cial pre cau­
tio ns appl y when inst alling a child safet y s eat on the front
p ass enger seat =>
pag e 147 , "Child re strain ts on the front seat -
s ome i mport ant things to know ".•
Additional Information
Where can I get additional information about
child restraint application and usage?
T here are a number of sources of additional information about child
r estraint selection, installation and usage:
NH TSA advises that the best child safety seat is the one that fits
you r child and fits in your vehicle, and that you wi ll use correctly and
consistently.
T ry before you buy!
N atio nal High way Tra ffi c Safety Ad ministr ati on
Tel. : (888) DASH -2 -DOT
www.nhtsa.dot.gov
Nat iona l SAFE KID S Campaign
Tel.: (202) 662 -0600
www .sa fekids.org
Safety BeltSafe U .S .A
Tel.: (800) 745 -SAFE (Eng lish)
Tel. : (800) 747 -SANO (Spanish)
www.carseat.org
Tran sport Canad a
Tel.: (800! 333-0371
www .tc .gc .ca

the vehicle begins to skid, ESP brakes the appropriate wheel auto­matical ly .
The vehicle is stabilized again by the forces acting on the wheel during braking. With an oversteering vehicle (tendency for the rear
end to skid out of the curve), the brake application is mainly at the
front wheel on the outside of the curve, with an understeering
vehicle (tendency to run wide in the curve) at the rear wheel on the
inside of the curve or additionally at the other wheels as needed .
This brake application is accompanied by noises.
ESP works in conjunction with ABS=:>
page 189. If there is ma lfunc­
tion in the ABS, ESP is also inoperative .
Activa ting
The ESP is automatica lly activated when the engine is started, and
it performs a self-test. As soon as the test is completed, the system
is in normal operating mode . With ASR deactivated, or with ESP/ASR
deactivated, pressing the button=>
page 184, fig. 142 returns the
system to normal operation.
D eac tiva ting
ESP should norma lly be activated at all times because this ensures
optimum vehicle stability . Only in certain exceptional cases it does
make sense to deactivate Anti -Slip Regulation (ASR) or the Elec ­
tronic Stability Program !ESP) by pressing the button =:>
page 184,
fig. 142. Both deactivation stages can only be activated from normal
mode.
Dea cti vat ing ASR
Tap the switch . Deactivation is indicated by s low flashing of the ESP
lamp in the instrument c luster. In certain situations (e.g. driving
with snow chains, in deep snow or on loose ground, or when rocking the car free), it may be necessary to deactivate ASR. Deacti ­
vation is effective only up to a speed of about 45 mph (70 km/h). At higher speeds, ASR is switched on again automatical ly in front ­
whee l drive vehicles, deactivation is possible only up to about 30
mph (50 km/h). With a ll -whee l drive vehicles, ASR is active above
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about 45 mph (70 km/h) and deactivated automatical ly below this
speed.
D eac tiva tin g ES P/ASR
Press the button for more than 3 seconds . Deactivation is indicated
by the ESP lamp in the instrument c luster staying on permanently .
This deactivates the E lectronic Stabi lity Program (ESP) in addition to
ASR . No Electronic Stability System operation and no Anti-Slip
Regu lation is availab le across the entire speed range; ASR and ESP
are activated only when the brakes are used for the duration of the
braking action and remain active until a stab le vehicle condition has
been reached. There is no driving situation which requires ESP to be
deactivated, so this should only be done if the driver's skill and the
traff ic situation permit .
& WARNING
• The limi ts of ph ysics ca nnot be suspe nd ed by E SP. E ven in vehi ­
cles w ith ESP, you should always adapt your dr iving to road and
tr affi c co ndition s. Thi s is part icul ar ly tr ue on a s lippe ry and wet
road . Do not be te mpt ed b y th e incre as ed safet y prov ided t o ta ke
ri sks - dang er of an accident !
• Plea se note that when ASR or ESP /ASR i s deactivated , the drive
w heel s can spin on icy and slipper y ro ad s and the vehi cle can
break away - da nger of skiddin g!
Ii ] Tip s
In the event of a defect in the rear spoiler system or in Audi
magnetic ride, it can happen that ASR and ASR/ESP cannot be deac ­
tivated, or they are activated automatica lly in the deactivated
state. •
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Electronic differential lock (EOL)
The electronic differential lock monitors the rotational
speed of the drive wheels.
General notes
The electronic differential lock (EDU helps the car to start moving,
accelerate and climb a gradient on surfaces providing poor or
almost no grip. Without EDL, this would be difficult, if not impos ­
sible.
How the system works
Th e EDL operates automatically. It monitors the rotational speed of
the drive wheels on an axle with the help of the ABS sensors
=> page 189. If a noticeable difference in rotational speed between
the drive wheels on one axle is detected (e.g. on slippery ground
on
one side),
the spinning wheel is braked, thereby transferring power
to the other drive wheel or wheels (all-wheel drivel. This is done up
to a speed of about 60 mph (100 km/hl. Noises from the brake
system signal that wheel spin is being controlled.
Driving off
When driving off, always be sure to keep road conditions in mind as
you accelerate . If one drive wheel spins because it is on a surface
with less grip, gradually increase the pressure on the accelerator
pedal until the car starts to move. The wheel less able to transfer
power spins.
Overheating of brakes
To prevent the disc brake of the braked wheel from overheating if
subjected
to excessive loads, the EDL cuts out temporarily . The
vehicle remains operational and behaves in the same way as a
vehicle without EDL.
As soon as the brake has cooled down, EDL switches on again auto­
matically.
& WARNING
• When accelerating on slippery surfaces, such as on ice or snow,
always be careful when depressing the accelerator pedal. Even
with the EDL working, the drive wheels can spin and reduce your ability to control your car. -Risk of crash!
• The increased safety afforded by EDL does not mean that you
can take safety risks. Always adapt your driving style to the road
conditions and traffic situation.
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If a fault occurs in the ABS, the EDL is also not functioning . This is
indicated by the ABS warning light=>
page 20. •
Anti-Slip Regulation System (ASR)
The Anti-Slip Regulation System prevents the driven
wheels from spinning when the car is accelerating.
General notes
The Anti-Slip Regulation System (ASR) is integrated in the electronic
stabilization program (ESP). When the vehicle starts up and acceler ­
ates , the wheels are prevented from spinning by adjusting the
engine power to match the amount of grip available from the road
surface .
How the system works
ASR performs automatically, i.e. without the driver's intervention .
With the aid of the ABS sensors =>
page 189, ASR monitors the
speed of the driven wheels. If the wheels start to spin, the engine
torque is reduced automatically until the tires find enough grip to
lock onto the road surface . The system is active across the entire
speed range.
The ASR works in conjunction with the ABS. If a malfunction should
occur in the ABS, the ASR will also be out of action .
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Activating
The ESP is automatically activated when the engine is started and it
performs a self-test. You can activate a deactivated ASR if required
by pressing the=>
page 184, fig. 142 button. When it is activated,
the message
ESP/ASR on appears briefly in the display. Vehicles
with front -wheel drive a deactivated ASR automatically re -activates
itself at a speed of 40 mph (70 km/h).
Deactivating
You can deactivate the ASR if required by pressing the button (for
less than 3 seconds)=>
page 184, fig. 142. With the ASR deactivated,
the ESP check light comes on, see=>
page 18. The message ASR off
appears in the display as well. On vehicles with front -wheel drive:
deactivation is possible only up to 30 mph (50 km/h) for safety
reasons. Vehicles with all -wheel drive : the ASR can be deactivated
at any speed.
The ASR should normally be activated all the time. Only in certain exceptional situations when some slip is desirable does it make
sense to deactivate the ASR. Examples:
• when driving with tire chains
• when driving in deep snow or on loose ground and
• when rocking the vehicle loose after it has become stuck.
When the abnormal situation is over, you should activate the ASR
again.
& WARNING
The increased safety afforded by ASR does not mean that you can
take safety risks. Always adapt your driving style to the road
conditions and traffic situation.
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To ensure that the ASR works properly, all four wheels must be fitted
with identical tires. Any differences in rolling radius of the tires can
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cause the system to reduce engine power when this is not desired.
See also ::::>
page 249, "New tires and replacing tires and wheels".
Rear spoiler
The rear spoiler improves vehicle handling and enhances
driver control.
Fig. 143 Switch for
rear spoiler
The rear spoiler deploys and retracts. Spoiler operation can be set
for automatic or manual operation .
Automatic mode (normal operation)
• Automatic deployment : At a speed of about 75 mph (120 km/h),
the rear spoiler deploys automatically.
• Automatic retraction: When speed drops below about 50 mph
(80 km/h), the rear spoiler retracts automatically.
Manual mode
• Manual deployment: Tapping briefly on the switch ::::> fig. 143
deploys the rear spoiler .
• Manual retraction: At speeds up to about 10 mph (20 km/h),
retract the rear spoiler by pressing and holding the switch
::::> fig. 143. At speeds between 10 mph (20 km/h) and 75 mph (120
km/h), retract the rear spoiler by tapping on the switch=> fig. 143 .
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After 15 cycles (deploy and retract), manual operation is suspended
fo r up t o 2.5 minutes . Above 75 mph (120 km/h), operation swi tches
to automatic mode .
& WARNING
Driving at higher speeds witho ut the re ar spoiler deployed can
impair handling characteri stics, making the vehicle harder to
c ontrol.
• Always make sure that the spoiler i s deployed when driving at
speeds over 85 mph (140 k m/h). If the rear spoiler warning /ind i­
c ator light in the in strument clu ster come s on , the rear spoiler
may not have deployed .
• Never drive at speed s higher than 85 mph (140 km /h ) if the
spoiler is not deployed . Have the spoiler inspe cted as soon as
po ssible by an authorized Audi dealer or qualified workshop.
• Always obey speed limits and other traff ic law s.
& WARNING
Improper operation of the rear spoiler can cause crushing injuries.
• Always make su re that nobody , especially children , is in the
way when the rear spoiler is deployed or retracted.
0 Note
Never push the vehicle or a pply force to the rear spoi ler -it cou ld be
damaged .
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Clean the spoi ler compartment every 2 to 3 months . The spoiler
compa rtment must always be free of ice, snow, leaves or other
debris. •
Braking
General "nformation
What aff ects braking effi cie ncy?
Operating condition s and driving habits
The brakes on today's automob iles a re sti ll sub ject to wea r,
depending large ly o n operati ng co nditions and driving habits~&.
On vehicles which are driven mostly in stop -and -go city traffic or
whic h are driven hard, the brake pa ds shou ld be checked by your
authorized Audi dea ler more often than specified in the
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On steep slopes, you should use the braking effect of the en gine.
Th is way, you prevent u nneces sary wea r on the brake syste m. If you
must use your brakes, do not ho ld the brakes down continuous ly.
P ump the brakes at interva ls.
Moisture or road salt
U nde r certain co nditi ons, for example, when driving th rough water
or v ery heavy rain, or eve n after washing your vehicle, the braking
effec t can be red uced d ue to mo isture (o r in freezing c onditions ice)
o n the brake pads . A few cautious brake appl ica tions should dry off
the brake pads or remove any ice coat ings.
T he effe ctiveness of the brakes can be reduced when the ve hicle is
driven on a sa lt -covered road and the brakes are not used. Li kewise,
you clean off accu mulated sa lt co atin g fr om bra ke discs a nd pads
with a few cautious applications of the brake~&.
Corrosion
There may be a tendency for dirt to build up on the brake pads and
corr osi on to for m on the d iscs if the ca r is no t driven regu lar ly or
only for short trips with litt le use of the brakes .
I f the b ra kes a re not used frequently, or if co rros ion ha s formed on
the d iscs, it is adv isable to clean off the pads a nd discs by braking
firm ly a few times from a moderately high speed~& . .,_

Faults in the brake syst em
If you shou ld notice a sudden i ncrease in brake pedal travel, then
one of the two brake circuits may have failed=>
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Low brake fluid level
Ma lfunctions can occur in the brake system if the brake fluid leve l is
t oo low. The brake fluid level is moni tored e lect ronica lly .
Brake pow er assist unit
The brake p ow er assist un it increas es th e pressure that you
generate with the brake peda l. It works only when the engine is
running.
& WARNING
• You should perform braking maneuver s for the purpose of
c leaning the brake system only if road conditions permit . Other
road users must not be put at ri sk -you may cause an accident!
• Before des cending a steep grade , redu ce speed and sh ift trans­
mi ssion into a lower gear or lower driving position . Do not ride the
br akes or hold the pedal down too long or too often . This could
cause the brakes to get hot and diminish braking efficiency .
• Do not "ride the brakes " by resting your foot on the pedal when
you do not intend to brake . Thi s may cause the brakes to overheat,
premature we ar and increased stopping distan ce .
• Under certain cl imatic and operating condit ions such as
pas sing through water , driv ing in heavy rain or after washing the
vehicle, the effectiveness of the brake s can be reduced . In winter ,
ice can ac cumulate on the brake pads , linings , discs and drums .
Cautiously apply brakes for a te st. Brakes will dry and ice coatings
will be cleaned off after a few cautious brake appli cations .
• Driving for an extended period of time on salt -covered road s
without using your brakes can also affect brak ing effic iency . Clean
off accumulated salt coating from brake discs and pads with a few
c autiou s brake applications .
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ARNING (continued )
• If you damage the front spo iler , or if you install a different
s poiler , be sure the air flow to the front brakes is not obstructed.
Otherwise the brake system could overheat redu cing the effective­
ness of the entire br ake system.
• Failure of one brake circuit will impair the braking capability
resulting in an increa sed stopping distance. Avoid driving the
vehicle and have it towed to the nearest Audi dealer or qualified
workshop.
• Never let the veh icle roll to a stop with the engine shut off .
• If the b rake booster is not working , for e xample when towing
your vehicle, or because the brake booster has somehow been
damaged , the brake pedal must be pre ssed considerably harder to
make up for the lack of booster assistance . •
Anti- lock brake system (ABS)
ABS p revents the wheel s from loc king unde r br ak ing.
The anti -lock brake sys te m (ABS) makes a major contri but ion to
i ncreasing act ive d riv in g sa fety . You should not expect that brakin g
distances wi ll be
shortened unde r all c ircums tances wi th ABS.
B rak in g distance may even become somewhat
longer , for e xa m ple ,
on gravel or in new snow on s lippery ground, even if you are driving
carefully and slowly.
ABS operation
W hen a veh icle speed o f about 10 mph (20 km/ h) is reac hed , an au to ­
matic test sequence is run. Some noise from the pum p may be
audible.
I f the speed of a wheel s lows down too much re lative to vehicle
speed and i t starts to lock, br ake pressu re to th is whee l is reduce d.
T his adjustment process can be felt as a
pulsing motion of the b rake
pedal ,
accompanied by some noises. Yo u as the d rive r are in tent io n­
a lly being g iven the in fo rmation that the wh eels a re tendin g to lock
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(ABS control range). In order for ABS to be ab le to operate optima lly
in th is range, you m ust keep the brake pe dal depressed -do not
"pump the brakes" .
Brake ass istant
T he brake power assist unit increases the pressure that you
ge nera te wi th the brake pedal. I t wo rks only whe n the e ngine is
running .
Automatic full braking
This function al lows fu ll braking in spite of high brake pedal forces
(e .g. whe n the b rakes are seve rely s tresse d beca use the veh ic le is
ful ly loaded). The driver notices this function through a reduction of
pedal force a nd i ncrease d pe dal trave l. W hen the brake peda l is
released, fu ll braking assist switches off again automatically .
If there is an ABS fail ure , the brake assistant and automatic fu ll
brak in g ass ist are not ava ilable.
& WARNING
• ABS cannot suspend the la ws of physics . You should keep this
in mind in particular on an icy or wet road . If ABS control of braking
intervenes , you should adjust your speed immediately to road and
traffic condit ions. Do not be tempted by the increased safety
provided to t ake risks -danger of an accident.
• Please keep in mind that the risk of an accident is increased by
dri ving too fast, pa rticularly in bends and on icy or wet roads , and
by driving too close to the vehicle ahead . The increased risk of an
accident cannot be reduced by the brake as sistant - danger of an
accident .
[ i ] Tips
If a ma lfunction occurs in the ABS, this is signa lled by an indicator
lig ht, see
=> page 20. •
Electro-mechanical power assist
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The e lec tro -m ec han ical pow er as sis t h el ps th e dri ver
w he n steering.
T he degree of power assist is electronically matched to vehic le
sp eed .
Th e power steering system ass ists the driver so that he can steer the
ve hicle wi th re duced phy sica l eff ort .
P ower steer ing w ill not wo rk if the engine is o ff. As a result, the
steering wheel wi ll be hard to turn.
& WARNING
If the system develops a problem, you must seek qualified profes­
sional assistance .
0 Note
If there is an electronic ma lfunction , servotronic will still funct ion
l ike a conventional power stee ring system, providing a constant
steer in g suppo rt fo rce t hat is no lon ge r proportionate to t he veh icle
speed . This is most noticeable when turning the steering wheel at
lo w spe eds (fo r examp le w hen park ing), -mo re effor t will be
required than usual.
• B e awa re of the d iffer ent than usua l ste ering response and
adjust your steering force accordingly.
• H ave the problem chec ked and set ri ght by an authorized Audi
dea ler as soon as possible .
• I f a steering ma lfunct ion occurs, this is signaled with the~ or.
@ in d ica to r ligh ts and a war ning tone, see . ._

[ i ] Tips
• If the pow er st eering sy stem sho uld fa il, or if the e ng ine is not
running (for examp le , whi le being towed), you will stil l be able to
st eer the ve hicle . How eve r, more e ffort w ill be required to do so.
• I f the powe r steering system is not f unctioning pr ope rly, contact
your authorized Audi dea ler immediate ly.
Ap plies to vehicles : wit h A ll Wheel Driv e
Driving w ith your quattro®
With All Wheel Drive, all four w heels ar e dri ven.
General information
With All W hee l Dr ive, power is d is tr ibute d to all fou r whee ls . T his
happens automat ica lly depending on your driving style and the
r oad cond itio ns at the time. See also =>
page 186, "E lec tronic diffe r­
entia l lock ( EDU" .
Winter tires
When driving in the winter, your vehic le with All Wheel Drive has an
advantage, even wi th regula r t ir es . In winter road conditions it may
be advisable to mount winter tires (or all -season tires) for improved
driveabi lit y an d braking : these tires m ust be mounted on
all four
wheels .
See also=> page 254 , "Win ter t ires" .
Snow chains
Where tire cha ins are mandatory on certain roads, this normally
a lso a pplies t o vehic le s wi th Al l Wheel Drive =>
page 255, "Sn ow
chains".
Replacing wheels /tires
Vehicles with A ll Wheel Drive must always have tires of the same
s iz e. Also av oid t ires w it h d iff eren t tr ead dep ths. For details see
page=>
page 249, " New tires and replacing tires and whee ls " .
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Off
-Road driving?
Your Audi d oes not have en ough gr ound clea rance to be use d as a n
off -road vehicle. It is therefore best to avoid roug h tracks and
u neven terrain as much as possible. A lso refer to=>
page 194.
& WARNING
Always adjust your driving to road and traffic conditions. Do not
let the extra safety afforded by All Wheel Drive tempt you into
taking extra risks .
• Although the All Wheel Drive is very effective , always
remember that braking capacity is limited by tire traction. You
should therefore not drive at e xcessive speeds on icy or slippery
road surfaces.
• On wet road su rfaces , be careful not to dr ive too fast because
the front wheels could begin to slide on top of the water (aqua ­
planing ).
If this should occur , you will have no warning from a
sudden increase in engine speed as with a front -wheel drive
vehicle . Always d rive at speeds which are suited to the road condi­
tions. -risk of cra sh. •
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Driving and environment
The first 1,000 miles ( 1 ,500 km) and
afterwards
New engine
The engine needs to be run-in during the first 1,000 miles
(1,500 km).
For the first 600 miles (1,000 kilometres):
Do not use full throttle.
- Do not drive faster than 3/4 of the top speed marked on
the speedometer.
- Avoid high engine speeds .
From 600 to 1,000 miles (1,000 to 1,500
kilometres):
- Speeds can gradually be increased to the max imum
permissible road or engine speed.
During and after break-in period
- Do not rev the engine up to high speeds when it is cold.
This applies whether the transmission is in N (Neutral) or
1n gear.
After the break-in period
- Do not exceed maximum engine speed under any
circumstances.
- Upshift into the next higher gear before reaching the red
area at the end of the tachometer scale=> page 12.
During the first few hours of driving, the engine's internal friction is
higher than later when all the moving parts have been broken in.
How well this break-in process is done depends to a considerable
extent on the way the vehicle is driven during the first 1,000 miles
(1,500 kilometres).
0 Note
Extremely high engine speeds are automatically reduced. However,
these RPM-limits were programmed for an engine well run-in, not a
new engine.
~ For the sake of the environment
Do not drive with unnecessarily high engine speeds - upshifting
early saves fuel, reduces noise and protects the environment .•
New tires
If your vehicle is running on new tires, drive particularly
careful for the first 350 miles (500 kilometres) after fitting.
& WARNING
New tires tend to be slippery and must also be "broken-in". Be
sure to remember this during the first 350 miles (500 kilometres).
Brake gently. Avoid following closely behind other vehicles or
other situations that might require sudden, hard braking.
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