check engine light AUDI TT ROADSTER 2016 Owners Manual

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FAQs
Before you set off
- How do I adjust the seats? ¢ page 54.
- How do I adjust the steering wheel?
¢page 68.
- How does the selector lever for the automatic
gearbox work? ¢ page 77.
- How does the electro-mechanical parking brake
work? ¢page 74.
- How do I adjust the exterior mirrors?
¢page 48.
- How do I refuel my vehicle? ¢ page 242.
- How do
I operate
the windscreen wipers on
vehicles with rain sensor? ¢ page 50.
- Where is the windscreen washer container?
¢page 246.
- How can I store the tyre pressures?
¢page 259 or ¢page 261.
Breakdowns and
emergencies
- How do I jump-start the vehicle? ¢page 277.
- Where can I find the warning triangle?
¢page 269.
- Where can I find the first-aid kit? ¢ page 269.
- Where can I find the recommended tyre pres-
sures? ¢ page 256.
- Which airbags are installed in my vehicle?
¢page 235.
- Where are the towline anchorages on the vehi­
cle? ¢page 278.
- How can I release the tank flap manually?
¢page 244.
Useful functions
- How can I use the parking aid?¢ page 103.
- How do I operate the main beam assist for the
headlights? ¢ page 46.
- How can I drive off more easily? ¢ page 76,
Driving off with the hold assist.
- How can I stay in my lane more easily?
6 ¢
page 92, Audi active lane assist (lane de­
parture warning feature). -
How can I check the blind spot more easily
when changing lanes? ¢page 97, Audi side
assist (lane change assist feature).
- How can I adjust the brightness of the instru­
ment and display lighting? ¢ page 48.
- How can I change the vehicle set-up in different
driving situations depending on my personal
mood and driving style? ¢page 100, Audi
drive select (vehicle set-up functions).
Using the infotainment
system
- How do I switch on the infotainment system
and adjust the volume? ¢ page 121.
- How do
I navigate
through the infotainment
menus? ¢ page 122, How to use the MMI.
- How can I enter letters and numbers by hand­
writing? ¢ page 124, MMI touch.
- How do I use the search function on the info­
tainment system?¢ page 129, Search func­
tion.
- How do I operate the infotainment system by
voice? ¢ page 133.
- Which functions can I control using the buttons
on the steering wheel?¢ page 21, Multi­
function steering wheel plus.
- How do I set the date and time? ¢ page 212.
Communication
- How can I connect my mobile phone to the
handsfree telephone system? ¢ page 142.
- How can I charge my mobile phone battery
without a cable? ¢ page 146, Using the Audi
phone box.
- How can I control certain apps on my smart­
phone via the infotainment system?
¢ page 210, Audi smartphone interface.
- How can I call up information online?
¢ page 159, Audi connect.
- How can I use the Wi-Fi hotspot?¢ page 165.
Navigation
- What ways are there to enter a navigation des-
tination? ¢ page 170.
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Camera-based traffic sign recogni­
tion* ¢ page 90
Speed warning function*
¢page 86
Speed limiter*
¢page 88
Main beam assist*
¢page46
Main beam headlights
¢ page 45, ¢ page 46
(Q)) Brake system
If the warning lamp lights up, there is a fault in
the brake system.
• Brakes: stop vehicle and check brake fluid
Level
Stop the vehicle and check the brake fluid level.
Obtain professional assistance if necessary.
• Warning! Brake servo inoperative
You need to apply much more force to operate
the brakes if the brake servo fails. Obtain profes­
sional assistance .
• Brakes: fault. Safely stop vehicle
If the ABS indicator lamp liJ and ESC indicator
lamp DJ
light up together with the brake warn­
ing lamp .
and this driver message appears,
the ABS, ESC and brake force distribution sys­
tems have failed ¢ .&. .
• Parking brake: fault. Safely stop vehicle.
Please contact workshop
- If the warning lamp and the message appear
after you switch on the ignition when the ve­
hicle is stationary, please check whether you
can release the parking brake. If the parking
brake cannot be released you should obtain
professional assistance. If the parking brake
can be released but the message still appears,
drive to a qualified workshop without delay and
have the fault rectified.
- If the warning lamp and the message appear
while driving, there may be a malfunction in
the parking brake auto release or the emergen- cy
brake functions. You may not be able to ap­
ply or release the parking brake. Do not park
the car on a gradient. Obtain professional assis­
tance.
A WARNING
- Before opening the bonnet and checking the
brake fluid level, observe the warning infor­
mation on ¢ page 244, Working on compo­
nents in the engine compartment.
- If the brake warning lamp does not go out,
or if it lights up when driving, the brake flu­
id level in the reservoir is too low -this may
cause an increased accident risk. Stop the
vehicle and do not drive on. Obtain profes­
sional assistance.
- If the brake warning lamp lights up togeth­
er with the ABS indicator lamp and the ESC
indicator lamp, this can mean that the con­
trol function of the ESC/ABS is not working.
Input from the functions that stabilise the
vehicle is no longer available. This could
cause the tail of the vehicle to skid side­
ways. Drive carefully to the nearest qualified
workshop and have the fault rectified.
C®) Electro-mechanical parking brake
The warning lamp.
lights up when the parking
brake is applied.
• Parking brake: caution! Vehicle parked too
steep
If the warning lamp flashes and the message ap­
pears, the brake may not be strong enough to
hold the vehicle. The brakes have overheated.
The vehicle can roll away, even on a gentle slope.
• Press brake pedal to release parking brake
To release the parking brake, press the brake
pedal and simultaneously press the� button
(alternatively, use the auto release function
¢ page 75, Moving off).
rlJ Parking brake: fault. See owner's manual
There is a malfunction in the parking brake. Drive
to a qualified workshop without delay and have
the fault rectified.
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rlJ Parking brake: fault. Safely stop vehicle.
Please contact workshop
There is a malfunction in the parking brake. Drive
to a qualified workshop soon and have the fault
rectified.
[i] Hold assist: only available when door is
closed and engine is running
If this message appears, make sure that the door
is closed, the seat belt is buckled and the engine
is running.
[i] Hold assist: unavailable
If this message appears, the system require­
ments have not been met.
� Please release parking brake
If this message appears, release the parking
brake.
� Parking brake auto release: unavailable
If this message appears, press the brake pedal
and then release the parking brake.
� Parking brake: caution! Vehicle parked too
steep
If the warning Lamp flashes and the message ap­
pears, the brake may not be strong enough to
hold the vehicle. The brakes have overheated.
The vehicle can roll away, even on a gentle slope.
� Parking brake is applied
If this message appears, press the brake pedal
and then release the parking brake as necessary.
(D Note
For further information on the parking brake
refer to¢ page 74.
_t Cooling system
• Switch off engine and check coolant level.
See owner's manual
The coolant Level is too Low.
Switch off the engine and do not drive on. Check
the coolant Level¢ page 249.
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If the coolant Level is too Low, add more coolant
¢ page 249. Do not drive on until the warning
Lamp has gone out.
• Coolant temperature: too high. Let engine
run with vehicle stationary
Let the engine cool down by running it at idling
speed for a few minutes until the warning Lamp
goes out.
- Do not drive on if the warning Lamp does not
disappear. Obtain professional assistance.
A WARNING
- Never open the bonnet if you can see or hear
steam or coolant escaping from the engine
compartment; there is a risk of being scal­
ded. Wait until you can no Longer see or
hear escaping steam or coolant.
- The engine compartment of any motor vehi­
cle is a dangerous place. Before carrying out
any work in the engine compartment, switch
off the engine and allow it to cool down.
Please observe the important safety warn­
ings ¢ page 244, Working on components
in the engine compartment.
CD CAUTION
Do not drive on if the warning Lamp. Lights
up; otherwise there is a risk of engine dam­
age.
9::::r. Engine oil pressure
• Switch off engine. Oil pressure too low
Switch off the engine and do not drive on. Check
the engine oil Level ¢ page 247.
- If the engine oil Level is too Low, add more oil
¢ page 247. Do not drive on until the warning
Lamp has gone out .
- If the engine oil Level is OK and the warning
Lamp is flashing, switch off the engine and do
not drive on. Obtain professional assistance.

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(D) Note
The oil pressure warning lamp is not an indi­
cator for the oil level. The oil level should
therefore be checked regularly.
0 Alternator/vehicle battery
• Electrical system: fault. Battery is not being
charged
There is an alternator fault or a fault in the vehi­
cle's electrical system.
Drive to a qualified workshop without delay.
However, you should avoid using electrical equip­
ment that is not absolutely necessary because
this will drain the battery. If the battery charge is
insufficient, obtain professional assistance.
ri1 Electrical system: low battery charge. Bat­
tery will be charged while driving
Starting reliability may be impaired.
If this message disappears after a while, the ve­
hicle battery will have been sufficiently charged
while driving.
If the message does not disappear again, drive to
a qualified workshop without delay and have the
fault rectified.
� Engine stopped while vehicle is moving
• Engine stopped: brake servo and power
steering not possible
There is a malfunction in the engine or fuel sup­
ply system.
Greater strength is required to steer and brake
the vehicle if the engine stops while the vehicle is
coasting. Carefully try to bring the coasting vehi­
cle safely to a standstill out of the way of moving
traffic. Obtain professional assistance.
_& WARNING
Greater strength is required to brake the vehi­
cle if the engine stops while the vehicle is
moving -risk of accident! Greater strength
will be required to steer the vehicle unless the
power steering is still providing assistance. The
power steering may still be available if
the vehicle is still coasting with the ignition
switched on (and the battery charge is suffi­
cient).
,(,.Seatbelt
The warning lamp.
lights up and does not go
out until the driver's and passenger's* seat belts
have been fastened. When the vehicle has gath­
ered speed you will also hear a warning chime.
(Q)) Note
For further information on the seat belts
¢page 230.
@- Steering lock
• 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.
(::$ 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
fault rectified.
_& WARNING
Your vehicle must not be towed if there is a
fault in the electronic steering lock -risk of
accident!
& Central warning/indicator lamp
If the warning lamp.
or indicator lamp II
lights up, note the information in the instrument
cluster.
©- Engine start system
• Engine start system: fault. Please contact
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Do not switch off the ignition; otherwise you may
not be able to switch it on again.
Drive to a qualified workshop without delay and
have the fault rectified.
Im Engine start system: fault. Please contact
workshop
There is a malfunction in the engine start system.
Drive to a qualified workshop soon and have the
fault rectified.
f-j./[}; Electronic stabilisation control (ESC)
and (8) anti-lock brake system
If the indicator lamp DJ flashes while the vehicle
is in motion, the ESC or traction control system
(ASR) is intervening.
If the indicator lamp DJ lights up, the ESC sys­
tem has been switched off for system reasons. In
this case, the ESC can be reactivated by switching
the ignition off and then on again. If the indica­
tor lamp goes out, this means the system is fully
functional.
Stabilisation control (ESC): sport. Warning! Re­
stricted stability
If the indicator lamp II lights up, the ESC sport
mode has been activated via the 1.$ OFF! button
¢page 114. You can switch the ESC system back
on by pressing the 1.$ OFF! button
again.
Stabilisation control (ESC): switched off. Warn­
ing! Restricted stability
If the indicator lamp II lights up, the ESC sys­
tem has been partially or completely switched off
via the I.$ OFF! button ¢page 114. In addition,
ESC OFF will appear. You can switch the ESC sys­
tem back on by pressing the 1.$ OFF!
button again.
The system is activated when you switch on the
ignition. If the indicator lamp II goes out, this
means the system is fully functional.
Stabilisation control (ESC): fault! See owner's
manual
Stabilisation control (ESC/ ABS): fault! See own­
er's manual
ABS: fault! See owner's manual
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the indicator lamp DJ and the ABS indicator
lamp t�» light up and the message appears,
there is a malfunction in the anti-lock brake sys­
tem or electronic differential lock. This will also
cause an ESC malfunction. The vehicle can still be
braked in the normal way (however the ABS con­
trol function will be out of action).
Drive to a qualified workshop without delay and
have the fault rectified.
_& WARNING
If the brake warning lamp. lights up to­
gether with the ABS indicator lamp and the
ES( indicator lamp, this can mean that the
control function of the ESC/ ABS is not work­
ing. Input from the functions that stabilise
the vehicle is no longer available. This could
cause the vehicle to skid sideways. Drive care­
fully to the nearest qualified workshop and
have the fault rectified.
{D) Note
For more information about the ESC and ABS
systems, refer to ¢page 113.
(0) Brake pads
LiJ Brake pads: wear limit reached. You can con­
tinue driving. Please contact workshop
The brake pads are worn.
Drive to a qualified workshop without delay and
have the brake pads checked.
!f Safety systems
The indicator lamp El monitors the safety sys­
tems and the pedestrian protection system.
Safety system
If the indicator lamp El lights up or flashes,
there is a malfunction in one of the safety sys­
tems.
Drive to a qualified workshop without delay and
have the fault rectified.
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Pedestrian protection system
If the indicator Lamp El Lights up or flashes and
the bonnet is in a raised position, the pedestrian
protection system has been triggered. Please re­
fer to¢ page 228, Pedestrian protection sys­
tem.
.&_ WARNING
Have the safety systems examined without
delay; otherwise they may fail to trigger in an
accident -this could result in serious or possi­
bly fatal injury.
� Engine management
Applies to: vehicles with petrol engine
If the indicator Lamp II Lights up, there is a fault
in the engine management system.
Drive slowly to a qualified workshop without de­
lay and have the engine checked.
W Engine management (diesel engine)
Applies to: vehicles with diesel engine
If the indicator Lamp II Lights up when the igni­
tion is switched on, the glow plugs are preheat­
ing.
If the indicator lamp flashes while the vehicle is
moving, there is a fault in the engine manage­
ment system.
Drive slowly to a qualified workshop without de­
lay and have the fault rectified.
G Emission control system
If the indicator Lamp II Lights up or flashes, a
fault has occurred which can reduce the quality of
the exhaust gas and damage the catalytic con­
verter.
Drive slowly to a qualified workshop without de­
lay and have the fault rectified.
@.> Diesel particulate filter
Applies to: vehicles with diesel engine and diesel particulate
filter
C Particulate filter: fault. See owner's manual The
diesel particulate filter requires regenera­
tion. You can assist the self-cleaning function of
the filter by driving as follows:
Drive at a speed of at Least 60 km/h for about
15 minutes in 4th or 5th gear, or with the selec­
tor lever in position Son vehicles with automatic
gearbox. Keep the engine speed at about
2000 rpm. As a result of the increase in tempera­
ture, the soot in the filter will be burned off. The
indicator lamp will go out once the cleaning proc­
ess has been completed successfully.
If the indicator Lamp does not go out, drive to a
qualified workshop without delay and have the
fault rectified.
.&_ WARNING
It is essential that you adjust your speed to
suit the weather, road, terrain and traffic con­
ditions. The recommended driving speed
must never Lead to the driver disregarding the
traffic reg u Lations.
@ Note
For more information about the diesel partic­
ulate filter, refer to ¢page 244.
!?') Engine speed governing
Applies to: vehicles with engine speed governing
(m Max. engine speed: XXXX rpm
The engine speed will automatically be governed
to the speed displayed in the driver information
system. This protects the engine from overheat­
ing.
The rev Limiter is deactivated as soon as the en­
gine temperature is no Longer within the critical
range and you have taken your foot off the accel­
erator.
If the rev Limiter has been activated because of a
fault in the engine management system, the in­
dicator Lamp II will also Light up. Make sure that
the engine speed does not exceed the speed dis­
played in the driver information system, for ex­
ample when shifting down a gear. Drive to a
qualified workshop without delay and have the
fault rectified.
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� Engine oil level (min.)
II Please check oil level
You can continue driving for the time being but
you should check the engine oil level as soon as
possible ¢ page 247.
- If the engine oil level is too low, add more oil
¢page 247.
- If the engine oil level is normal but the indica­
tor lamp stays on, drive to a qualified workshop
without delay and avoid high engine speeds.
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Engine oil sensor
l!I Oil level sensor system: fault. Please contact
workshop
The sensor for checking the engine oil level has
failed. Drive to a qualified workshop soon and
have the fault rectified.
l!I Oil level sensor: oil change required. Please
contact workshop
The engine oil level is too high.
Drive to a qualified workshop without delay and
have the fault rectified.
CD CAUTION
Please observe the procedure described in the
Owner's Manual¢ page 247, Checking and
topping up the engine oil Level.
Bi) Fuel tank system (petrol/diesel)
GD Please refuel
When the indicator lamp lights up for the first
time and the message appears, there are still
about 7 litres of fuel left in the tank.
GD Please refuel immediately
If the indicator lamp lights up and the message
appears, the fuel tank is almost empty. Drive to a
filling station without delay.
GD Tank system malfunction! Please contact
workshop
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This equipment is not available on all export versions.
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is a malfunction in the tank system.
Applies to: vehicles with diesel engine: Water
may have collected in the fuel filter ¢(D.
Drive to a qualified workshop without delay and
have the fault rectified.
CD CAUTION
Applies to: vehicles with diesel engine
If poor-quality diesel fuel is used, it may be
necessary to have the water separator 1
)
on
the fuel filter drained. Risk of engine damage!
Drive to a qualified workshop without delay
and have the fault rectified.
• For the sake of the environment
Never pour fuel down drains or into the
ground.
.
1 Note
For more information about filling the tank,
refer to ¢page 242.
• Washer fluid level
C Please add washer fluid
With the ignition switched off, top up the fluid
for the windscreen washer and headlight washer
system* ¢page 252.
'V! Windscreen wipers
BJ Windscreen
wipers: fault. Please contact
workshop
There is a malfunction in the windscreen wipers.
Drive to a qualified workshop without delay and
have the fault rectified.
-'.q):- Bulb monitor
If the indicator lamp II lights up, a bulb has
failed. The message indicates the location of the
bulb.
Have the bulb replaced without delay.

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is triggered immediately when you open a
door.
To deactivate the alarm, switch on the ignition or
press the[@] button on the remote control key.
Int erior monitor and tow-away prot ection
When the vehicle is locked, the alarm will be trig­
gered if movements are detected in the interior
(e.g. by animals) or if the vehicle's inclination is
changed (e.g. during transport). You can prevent
the alarm from being triggered accidentally by
switching off the interior monitor and/or tow­
away protection. To do so, proceed as follows:
� Press the� button¢ Fig. 23. The LED in the
button will light up.
� If you now lock the vehicle, the interior monitor
and tow-away protection will remain deactiva­
ted until the vehicle is unlocked again.
Safelo ck1
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The doors can no longer be opened from the in­
side. This makes it more difficult to break into
the vehicle ¢ A . The message Be aware of door
sa felock. See owner's manual appears on the in­
fotainment display when you switch off the igni­
tion as a reminder that the safelock mechanism*
will be activated. You can switch off the safelock
mechanism* by using one of the following op­
tions:
� Press the� button on the remote control key a
second time within 2 seconds. Or:
� Touch
the sensor on the door handle a second
time within 2 seconds (applies to vehicles with
convenience key). Or:
� Turn the emergency key in the door lock to the
lock position a second time within 2 seconds.
The alarm is triggered if you switch off the safe­
lock mechanism* and a door handle is then oper­
ated. To deactivate the alarm, switch on the igni­
tion or press the� button on the remote control
key.
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versions. Doors
and windows
A WARNING
Do not leave anyone (especially children) in
the car if it is locked from the outside and the
safelock mechanism* is activated: the doors
and windows cannot then be opened from the
inside. Locked doors could delay assistance in
an emergency, potentially putting lives at
risk.
CD CAUTION
If you switch off the safe lock mechanism*,
the interior monitor and tow-away protection
are automatically disabled, and vice versa.
This means that your vehicle is no longer
completely protected against theft.
The interior monitor and tow-away protection
will only function as intended if the windows
are closed.
Boot lid
Opening and closing the boot lid
Opening boot lid
� To open the boot lid, press the� button on
the remote control key for at least one second.
Or:
� Pull the boot lid up.
Closing boot lid
� Pull down the boot lid and let it drop into the
latch ¢ A .
A WARNING
- After closing the boot lid, always check that
the catch has engaged properly. The boot lid
could otherwise open suddenly when the ve­
hicle is moving -this could result in an acci-
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Windscreen wipers
Switching on the windscreen wipers
Fig. 48 Windscreen wiper lever
Move the windscreen wiper lever to the appropri­
ate position:
@- Wipers off
CD- Intermittent wipe. Move switch @ to the left
or to the right to increase or reduce the wiper de­
lay interval. If your vehicle is equipped with the
rain sensor*, the windscreen wipers will be acti­
vated automatically in the rain as long as the ve­
hicle has been moving faster than approx. 4 km/
ha t least once. The higher the sensitivity level for
the rain sensor* is (i.e. the further to the right
the position of switch @ is), the sooner the wind­
screen wipers react to moisture on the wind­
screen. You can deactivate the rain sensor mode*
on the infotainment system (this will activate the
intermittent wipe mode). Select the following on
the infotainment system: !MENU! button> Car >
left control button > Driver assist> Rain sensor >
off.
@- Slow wipe
@ -Fast wipe
@ -Single wipe. If you hold the lever in this posi­
tion, the wipers will switch from slow continuous
wiping to fast continuous wiping after a while.
® -Wash/wipe. The screen is given an extra wipe
a few seconds later to remove any dribbles of wa­
ter (if the vehicle is moving and the temperature
is above approx. 4 °C). You can deactivate this
function by moving the lever to position @again
within 10 seconds after the extra wipe. The ex-
so tra-wipe
function is activated again the next time
you switch on the ignition.
Headlight washers*. The headlight washer sys­
tem* only operates when the lights are switched
on. The headlights are automatically washed the
first time and every fifth time you move the lever
to position ®·
A WARNING
- The rain sensor* is only intended to assist
the driver. The driver is still obliged to man­
ually operate the windscreen wipers as re­
quired depending on visibility.
- Do not use water-repellent coatings on the
windscreen. In bad visibility conditions such
as light rain, low sun or when driving at
night these coatings can cause increased
dazzle, which is a serious safety hazard.
Such coatings can also cause the wiper
blades to judder.
- Poor visibility can cause accidents. Always
ensure that the wiper blades are in good
condition ¢ page 51, Changing the wind­
screen wiper blades.
CD CAUTION
- In icy conditions, check that the wiper
blades are not frozen to the windscreen. If
the wiper blades are frozen to the wind­
screen when you switch on the windscreen
wipers, this could damage the wiper blades.
- Make sure you switch off the windscreen
wiper system (lever in position 0) before you
use an automatic car wash. This will avoid
inadvertent triggering of the wipers and
possible damage to the wiper system.
i Note
- The windscreen wipers are deactivated
when the ignition is switched off. You can
activate the windscreen wipers after switch­
ing the ignition on again by moving the
windscreen wiper lever to any position.
- Worn or dirty wiper blades can cause smear­
ing on the glass. This can also impair the ef­
fectiveness of the rain sensor*. Please check
the wiper blades regularly. ______ �

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Driving
General notes
Running in
A new vehicle should be run in over a distance of
1,500 km. For the first 1,000 km the engine
speed should not exceed 2/3 of the maximum
permissible engine speed -do not use full throt­
tle. From 1,000 to 1,500 km you can gradually
increase the engine rpm and road speed.
During its first few hours of running, the internal
friction in the engine is greater than later on
when all the moving parts have bedded down.
How the vehicle is driven for the first 1,500 km
also influences the engine quality. After this peri­
od you should continue driving at moderate en­
gine speeds, in particular when the engine is
cold. This helps to reduce wear and tear on the
engine and increases the potential mileage which
can be covered by the engine.
You should also avoid driving with the engine
speed too low. Change down to a lower gear
when the engine no longer runs "smoothly". Ex­
cessively high engine speeds are prevented by an
automatic rev limiter.
Letting the engine warm up/cool down
Applies to: Sand RS models
You can reduce the amount of wear and tear on
your vehicle during a sporty driving session sim­
ply by adopting a more restrained driving style
while the engine is warming up and cooling
down.
When the engine is cold, the engine speed is limi­
ted so that the full range of engine power is not
available. Once the engine has reached operating
temperature, the rev Limit moves to a higher
range of engine speeds. In addition, the tyres will
not develop their full grip potential until they
have had a chance to warm up on the road.
Even though the engine continues to be cooled
after you switch it off, it is particularly important
to give it time to cool down before parking. The
engine, brakes, exhaust system and gearbox will
66 all
reach very high temperatures when you adopt
a sporty driving style. Before you park the vehi­
cle, allow it to cool down to normal temperature
by driving at moderate engine speeds for several
miles.
Avoiding damage to the car
CD CAUTION
Take care not to damage low-mounted parts
of the car (such as the spoiler or exhaust sys­
tem) on steep ramps, uneven road surfaces or
roadside kerbs, etc. This applies especially to
vehicles with low ground clearance and to all
vehicles when fully laden.
Driving through water on roads
Please note the following in order to prevent
damage to the vehicle when driving through wa­
ter (e.g. on flooded roads):
- The water level must not be higher than the ve­
hicle's underbody.
- Do not drive faster than walking pace.
A WARNING
After driving through water, mud, sludge,
etc., the braking effect can be delayed slightly
due to moisture on the discs and brake pads.
Applying the brakes carefully several times
will remove the moisture and restore the full
braking effect.
CD CAUTION
- Parts of the vehicle (e.g. engine, gearbox,
running gear or electrical components) can
be badly damaged when driving through
water.
- Always switch off the start/stop system*
¢ page 71 before driving through water.
i Note
- It is advisable to check the depth at the
deepest point before approaching the wa­
ter.