warning AUDI TT ROADSTER 2018 Repair Manual

Selecting the driving mode
App lies to: ve hicles with Audi drive select
You can choose between comfort, auto, dynamic
and individual .
Fig. 85 Center conso le: drive select button
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G'. al
.. Press the ~i~ button repeatedly until the de­
sired drive mode is displayed in the instrument
cluster/Infotainment system display . Or
.. Se lect in the Infotainment system: !MENUI but­
ton >
Vehicle > left contro l button >Audi drive
select.
Adjusting the Individual mode
Applies to: ve hicles with Audi drive select
Assistance systems
.. Select and confirm the desired settin g.
You can change the driv in g mode when the veh i­
cl e is stationary or while driving.
If traffic per­
mits, after ch anging modes, briefly ta ke your
foot off t he accelerator pedal so that the recently
se lected mode is also activated for the engine.
Comfort -res ults in a comfo rt-orien ted vehicle
calibration
Auto -provides an overa ll comfortab le yet dy­
namic driving feel and is suited for everyday use.
Dynamic -gives the driver a sporty driving fee l
and is suited to a spo rty driving style .
Individual -¢ page 79.
A WARNING ...__ -
Pay attention to traffic w hen operating the
drive select to reduce the r isk of an accident .
You can adjust the vehicle settings to your personal preferences .
.. Press the button ~:/:er. > Individual > right con­
tro l button, or
.. Se lect in the Infotainment system: !MENUI b ut­
ton>
Vehicle > left contro l button> Audi drive
select> Individual >
right contro l button
After you have closed the sett ings, you will a uto ­
mat ica lly dr ive in the
Individual* mode.
Systems comfort
Engine/transmission
comfortable
Steering comfortable
Suspension control * comfortable
Engine sound* subtle
quattro * balanced
(D Tips
~ Your Individual* mode settings are automat i-
;:::: cally stored and assigned to the remote con-r--
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T he equipment in yo ur vehicle will determine
which settings you can adjust . The fo llowing ta­
ble gives an overview of the characteristics.
auto dynamic
balanced sporty
balanced sporty
ba lanced sporty
balanced sporty
ba lanced sporty
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Parking syste m s
Parking systems
General information
A pplies to: ve hicles w ith rear park in g syste m/pa rk in g system
p lus
Depending on your vehicle 's equipment , various
parking aids will help you when parking and ma­
neuvering.
The
r ea r p arki ng sys te m is an aud ible parking a id
that warns you of obstacles
behind the vehicle
¢ page 81.
The parki ng sys te m plu s assists you when park ­
ing by aud ibly and visually indicating objects de­
tected
in front of and behind the veh icle
¢ page 81.
The rea rv iew ca mera shows the area behind the
veh icle in the Infotainment system d isplay . The
lines in the rearv iew camera image he lp you to
pa rk or maneuve r
¢page 82.
_& WARNING
-Always look for traff ic and check the area
around your vehicle by looking at it direct ly
as well. The parking system cannot replace
the driver's attention . The driver is always
responsib le when entering or leaving a park­
ing space and during similar maneuvers.
- Please note that some surfaces, such as
clothing, are not detected by the system.
-
- Sensors and cameras have blind spots in
which people and objects cannot be detect­
ed . Be especially cautious of small children
and animals.
- The sensors can be displaced by impacts or
damage to the radiator gr ille, bumper,
wheel housing and the underbody . The park ­
i ng system may be impa ired as a result .
Have an authorized Audi dealer or author­
ized Audi Serv ice Facility check their func ­
t ion.
- Make su re the senso rs a re not obst ructed by
st ickers, depos its or othe r ma ter ia ls.
If they
are, the senso r funct io n could be impai red .
For additiona l information on cleaning, see
¢ page 266 .
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@ Note
-Some objects are not detected or disp layed
by t he system under certain c ircumstances:
- objects such as barrier cha ins, tra iler draw
bars, vertical po les or fences
- objects above the sensors such as wall ex ­
tensions
- objects with certain surfaces or structures
such as cha in link fences or powder snow
- If you continue driving closer to a low ob­
ject, it may disappear from the sensor range . Note that you will no longer be
wa rned about th is obstacle.
- Keep enough distance from the curb to re­
duce the risk of damage to the rims .
(D Tips
-The system may provide a warning even
though there are no obstacles in the cover­
age area in some situations, such as :
- certain road surfaces or when there is tall grass
- externa l ultrasonic sources such as from
cleaning vehicles
- in heavy rain, snow, or th ick vehicle ex­
h a u st
- We recommend that you practice par king in
a traffic -free location or parking lot to be ­
come familiar with the system . When doing
this, there shou ld be good light and weath ­
er conditions.
- You can change the vo lume of the signa ls.
- What appea rs in the disp lay is slight ly de -
layed.
- Th e sensors m ust be kept clean and free of
snow and ice for the parking aid to operate .

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Rear parking system
Description
A pplies to: ve hicles with rear park ing system
The rear parking system is an audible parking
aid .
Desc ripti on
There is a sensor in the rear bumper cover. If
these detect an obstacle, audible signals warn
you .
Make sure the sensors are not covered by stick­
ers, deposits or any other obstructions as it may
impair the sensor function. For informat ion on
cleaning, see
c::;.page 266 .
The range at which the sensors begin to measure
is approximately:
side 3 ft (0.90 m)
rear
center 5.2 ft (1.60 m)
The closer you get to the obstacle, the shorter
the interval between the audible signals . A con­
tinuous tone sounds when the obstacle is less
than approximately 1 foot (0.30 meters) away.
Do not cont inue back ing up
c::;. &. in General infor­
mation on page 80,
c::;. @ in General information
on page 80!
If the distance to an obstacle remains constant,
the volume of the distance warning gradually
drops after about four seconds (this does not ap­ ply in the continuous tone range).
Acti vat ing
The rear parking assist activates a utomatically
when the reverse gear is engaged. A brief confir ­
mat ion tone will sound.
Parking systems
Parking system plus
Description
App lies to: vehicles wit h parking system pl us
Parking system plus provides audio and visual
signals when parking.
Fig . 86 Illust rat io n:
Sensors are located in the front and rear bump­
ers. If these detect an obstacle, audib le and visu ­
al signals warn you .
Make s ure the sensors are not covered by st ick­
ers, deposi ts or any other obstruc tions as it may
impa ir the se nsor function. For information on
cleaning, see
c::;. page 266 .
The display fie ld beg ins approx ima tely at:
CD 4 ft (1.20 m)
0 3 ft (0.90 m)
® 5.2 ft (1.60 m)
© 3 ft (0.90 m)
T he close r you get to the obstacle, the shorter
t h e i nte rval be twee n the audible signa ls . A con­
t in u ous tone sounds when the obs tacle is less
than appro ximately 1 foot (0.30 meters) away.
Do not continue dr iving forward or in reverse
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General information on page 80!
If the distance to an obstacle remains constant,
the volume of the distance warn ing gradua lly
drops after about four seconds (this does not ap­
ply in the continuous tone range).
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General information
Applies to: ve hicles with rearview camera
Fig . 90 Area covered (!) and area not covered @ by the
rea rview camera.
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Fig. 91 Luggag e compartment lid: locat ion of the rear ­
view camera
The rearview camera is located above the rear li­
cense plate bracket. Make sure that the lens for
the parking system¢
fig. 91 is not covered by de­
posits or any other obstructions because this can
impair the function of the parking system. For in­
formation on cleaning, see¢
page 266 .
The rearview camera coverage area includes
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¢ fig. 90. Only this area is shown in the Infotain­
ment display. Objects that are in
area @, which is
not covered, are not displayed.
A WARNING
-Always read and follow the applicable warn­
ings ¢
A in General information on
page 80.
- If the position and the installation angle of
the rearv iew camera was changed, for ex­
ample after a collision, do not continue to
use the system for safety reasons. Have it
checked by an authorized Audi dealer or au­
thorized Audi Service Facility .
Parking systems
-Only use the rearview camera to assist you if
it shows a good, clear picture. For example,
the image may be affected by the sun shin­
ing into the lens, dirt on the lens, or if there
is a malfunction.
- Use the rearview camera only if the luggage
compartment lid is completely closed. Make
sure any objects you may have mounted on
the luggage compartment lid do not block
the rearview camera.
- The camera lens enlarges and distorts the
field of vision. The object appears both al­
tered and inaccurate on the screen.
- In certain situations, people or objects in
the display appear closer or farther away:
- For objects that do not touch the ground,
such as the bumper of a parked vehicle, a
trailer hitch or the rear of a truck. Do not use the orientation lines in this case.
- If driven from a level surface onto an in­ cline, or a downward slope .
- If driven toward protruding objects.
- If the vehicle is carrying too much load in
the rear.
(D Note
-Always read and follow the applicable warn­
ings
¢ (D in General information on
page 80.
- The orange-colored orientation lines in the
Infotainment display show the vehicle path
based on the steering wheel angle. The
front of the vehicle swings out more than
the rear of the vehicle. Maintain plenty of
distance so that an exterior mirror or a cor­
ner of the vehicle does not collide with any
obstacles.
Switching on/off
App lies to : vehicles wi th rearv iew camera
Switching on
.,. Shift into reverse, or
.,. Press the P,q.A button in the center console
¢ page 82, fig. 87. A short confirmation tone
sounds and the LED in the button turns on.
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Parking systems
Switching off
~ Drive faster than 6 mph (10 km/h), or
~ Press the P"'il button, or
~ Switch the ignition off .
(D Tips
-The visual display in the left part of the dis­
play should help you detect the critical vehi ­
cle areas .
- You can change the volume of the signals
and the display
¢page 84.
Perpendicular parking
Applies to: vehicles with rearview camera
This view may be used when parking in a garage
or in a parking space.
F ig. 92 Info ta in ment system: a im ing at a park ing space
Fig. 93 Infota inme nt system: aligning the vehicle
~ Turn the Infota inment system on and shift into
reverse gear.
~ The orange orientation lines (D show the vehi­
cle's d irection of travel. Turn the steering wheel
until the orange or ientat ion lines appear in the
parking space
¢ fig. 92. Use the markings @to
help you estimate the distance to an obstacle.
Each marking represents app roximate ly 3 ft (1
m). The blue area represents an extension of
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the vehicle 's out line by approximately 16 ft (5
meters) to the rear.
~ Wh ile driving in reverse gear, adjust the steer­
ing wheel angle to fit the parking space using
the orange orientation lines for assistance
¢ .&. in General information on page 83, ¢(D
in General information on page 83. ® repre­
sents the rear bumper. At the very latest, stop
the vehicle when the red or ientat ion
line @
borders an object.
Adjusting the display
and the warning tones
Applies to: vehicles with parking system plus
The display and warning tones can be adjusted in
the Infotainment.
~ Select in the Infotainment system : IMENU! but­
ton
> Vehicle > left control button > Driver as­
sistance> Parking aid.
Signal tones
Front volume -
volume for the front area
Rear volume -volume for the rear area
Entertainment fader -the volume of the audio/
video source is lowered when the parking system
i s turned on.
The new value is given briefly during the adjust­ ment.
{!) Tips
The settings are automat ically stored and as­
signed to the remote control key that is in
use.
Error messages
App lies to: vehicles with rear park ing system/parking system
plus
Rear park assist: malfunction! Obstacles cannot
be detected
Park assist: malfunction! Obstacles cannot be
detected
There is a system malfunction if the LED in the
P'1
1 .ll button blin ks when switc hing on the system .
If the error is not corrected before you switch off Ill-

Intelligent Technology
Intelligent Technology Electronic stabilization
control (ESC)
Description
Elect ronic stabili zation control ( ESC) suppo rts
driver safety. It red uces the risk of slipping and
improves dr iving stabi lity. ESC detects crit ica l sit­
uations such as the vehicle overstee ring and un­
dersteeri ng or the w heels are sp inning. The vehi­
cle is stabilized by app lying the brakes or reduc ­
i n g e ngine torque . When the ESC engages, the
liJ indicato r light bli nks in t he instr ument clus­
t er.
The fo llow ing systems are in tegrated in the ESC:
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
ABS p reve nts the whee ls from lock ing whe n brak ­
ing. The vehicle can st ill be steered even d uring
hard brak ing. Apply steady press ure to the bra ke
pedal. Do not pump the pedal. A puls ing in t he
b rake pedal indicates that the system is act ing to
s tabili ze the vehicle .
Brake assist system
The brake assist system can decrease brak ing dis­
tance . It inc reases brak ing power when the d river
presses the brake pedal q uick ly in eme rgency sit­
uations . You must press and hold t he b rake pedal
until the dangerous si tuatio n is ove r.
Anti-slip regulation (ASR)
ASR red uces eng ine power when the d rive wheels
begin sp inning a nd adapts the force to the road
conditions . This makes it easie r to start, acceler­
ate and dr ive u p hill s.
Electronic differential lock (EDL)
E DL applies the brakes to a wheel that sta rts
spi nning and t ransfe rs the d rive power to the
other driving wheels. This f unction is not availa­
b le at higher speeds.
In extreme cases, EDL automatically sw itches off
to keep the brake on the b raked wheel from over­
heati ng. The vehicle is st ill work ing correctly. EDL
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will swi tc h on again automatically when condi ­
tions have retu rned to normal.
Power steering
The ESC can also support veh icle stab ility
t hr ough stee rin g.
Selective wheel torque control
Se lective wheel to rque con trol is used when d riv­
i ng on curves . The front whee l on the ins ide of
t h e curve or bo th whee ls on the i nside of th e
cu rve are braked se lective ly as needed. This al­
l ows mo re pre cise dr iving in curves .
_&. WARNING
-The E SC and i ts in teg ra ted systems cannot
overcome the lim its imposed by natura l
phys ica l laws. This is es pec ially important
on s lippery or wet roa ds.
If the systems be­
gin acting to stabilize yo ur vehicle, you
should immediately a lter your speed to
match the road and traffic conditions. Do
no t le t the inc reased safety p rovi ded tempt
you into taking risks. This could increase
y o ur r is k of a c oll is ion.
- Please note the r is k of a coll is ion increases
w hen dr iv in g fast, especially t hrough curves
a nd on sl ippery or wet r oads, and w hen dr iv­
ing to o cl ose to obje cts ahead. T he ES C and
it s i ntegrated systems cannot a lways pre ­
vent co llisions
-there is st ill a risk of acci­
dents!
- Press the accelerator peda l caref ully when
accelerating on even, slippery sur faces such
as ice and snow. The drive wheels can spin
even when these control systems a re instal­
led and this can affect driving stability and
increase the risk of a collision.
(0 Tips
- The ABS and ASR only funct ion correctly
when a ll four wheels have a sim ila r wear
co nditio n. D iffere nt tire sizes can lead to a
red uction in engin e power.
- You may hear noises when the systems de­
sc ribed are working .

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Switching on and off
ESC turns on automatically when you start the engine.
Fig . 9 4 Upper center console, fJ. OFF b utton
The ESC is designed to function in levels . Depend­
ing on the level selected, the ESC stabilization funct
ion is limited or switched off. The amount of
stab ilizat ion control will differ depending on the
level.
T he following examples are unusua l situations
where it may make sense to switch sport mode
o n in order to allow the wheels to spin:
- Rocking the vehicle to free it when it is stuck
- Dr iving in deep snow or on loose ground
- Dr iving with snow chains
Sport mode on ESC/ASR off Sport mode off or ESC/ASR
on
Behavio r
The ESC and ASR stabiliza- The stabilization funct ion is The full stabilization func-
tion funct ions are limited not availab le
¢ & . ESC and tion of the ESC and ASR is
¢ &. ASR are switched off. availab le aga in.
Operating Press the i.i, OFFI but ton Press and hold the 1-~ OFFI Press the j.i, OFFI but ton
briefly. button longer than 3 sec- aga in .
onds .
Indicator II turns on. Iii and 14-'ll•)H* tu rn on. II turns off or II and
light s 14-'ll•IH * tu rn off.
Messages Stab
ilization control (ESC ): Stab ilization con trol (ESC ): Stab ilization control
sport . Warning! Reduced off. Wa rning! Reduced sta -(ESC): on
stability
A WARNING
You shou ld only swit ch sport mode on or
switch ESC/ ASR off if your driving abilities
an d roa d conditions permi t.
bility
- T he stabilization func tion is limited w hen
sport mode is sw itched on. The driving
whee ls co uld spi n and the vehicle cou ld
swerve, espec ially on s lick or s lippery roa d
surfaces.
- There is no vehicle stabilization when ESC/
ASR are switched off.
(D Tips
- When t he cr uise control system is sw itched
on, ES C/ ASR cannot be sw itched off or sport
mode cannot be sw itche d on. -
Ma lfunctions in the rear spoiler or the A udi
magnetic ride may make it impossible to
switch t he ESC/ ASR off or to switch sport
mode on .
Brakes
New brake pads
New brake pads do not achieve their full braking
effect d uring the first 250 mi (400 km) . They
must be "broken in" first . Howeve r, you can com­
pensate fo r th e slig htly reduced b raking force by
pressing fi rm ly on t he b rake ped al. Avo id heavy
bra king d uring the brea k-i n pe riod .
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Wear
Brake pad wear depends largely on the way the
vehicle is driven and on operating conditions.
This is especially true if you are driving frequently
in the city and on curves or with a sporty driving
style.
Operating noise
Noises may occur when braking depending on the
speed, braking force and outside conditions such
as temperature and humidity.
Wet conditions or road salt
I n certain situations, for example after dr iving
through water, in heavy ra in or after washing
your car, the braking effect may be reduced due
to moisture or ice on the brake rotors and brake
pads . The brakes must be "dried" first with a few
careful brake applications.
At higher speeds and with the windshie ld wipers
turned on, the brake pads press against the brake
rotors for a short amount of time . This action,
which is not felt by the driver, happens at regular
intervals and ensures a better reaction time for
the brakes in wet weather .
The braking effect can also be reduced if you are
driving on sa lted roads and you do not apply the
brakes for long periods of time. The layer of salt
on the brake rotors and pads must be worn off
first when the brakes are applied.
Corrosion
Leaving the vehicle parked for long periods of
time, low mi leage and avoiding heavy braking
can contribute to corrosion on the brake rotors
and to dirty brake pads.
If you usually avoid heavy braking or if there is
corrosion present, occasional heavy braking at
h igh speeds is recommended to clean the brake
rotors and
pads¢ &.
Brake system malfunction
If you notice that the brake pedal travel has sud ­
denly increased, then a brake circuit in the dual­
circuit brake system may have malfunctioned. Drive to an authorized Aud i dea ler or authorized
Aud i Serv ice Facility immediately to have the
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problem corrected. On the way there, drive with
reduced speed and keep in mind that you will
need a longer distance to stop and you will need
to press the brake pedal harder.
Low brake fluid level
When the brake fluid level is low, malfunctions in
t h e brake system may occur . The brake fluid leve l
is electronically monitored .
Brake booster
The brake booster amplifies the pressure you ap­
ply to the brake pedal.
& WARNING
- New brake pads do not achieve their full
braking effect during the first 250 mi
-
(400 km). They must be "broken in" first .
However, you can compensate for the
slightly reduced braking force by pressing
firm ly on the brake pedal. Avoid heavy brak­
ing during the break-in period.
- On ly app ly 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
r is k of an accident.
- On steep slopes, reduce the speed and se­
lect a lower gea r or lower selector leve r po­
sition. Drive as lit tl e as possible while press­
ing the brake pedal and avo id putting yo ur
left foot on the brake pedal while driv ing .
This could ca use the brakes to overheat and
impair the efficiency of th e brakes.
- Do not let the brakes "grind" by always
keeping your foot on the brake pedal. This
can cause the brakes to overheat, increase
wear and increase braking distance unneces­
sarily.
- Certain weather and operating conditions such as driving through water, dr iv in g in
heavy rain or driv ing after wash ing your ve­
h icle can impair the effectiveness of the
brakes. In the winter, ice may build up on
the brake pads, rotors and drums. Check
these compon ents by braking carefully. Ap­
plying the brakes carefully several times
dries the brakes and removes ice build-up.

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snow and ice. Always read and follow safety pre­
cautions
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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 259, Snow chains.
Replacing tires
For vehicles with all wheel drive, only wheels with
the same rolling circumference should be used .
Avoid using tires with different tread depths
c::> page 251, New tires or wheels.
Offroad vehicle?
Your Aud i is not an offroad vehicle - there is not
enough ground clearance. For this reason, avoid
difficult terrain.
,& WARNING
- Also, in vehicles with all wheel drive, adapt
your driv ing style to the current road and
t ra ffic conditions. Do not let the increased
safety provided tempt you into taking risks,
because this increases the r isk of an acci­
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
high speed when the road is slippery, be­
cause this increases the risk of an accident.
- Note that on wet streets, the front wheels
can "hydroplane" if driving at speeds that
are too high. Unlike front whee l drive
vehicles, the engine does not rev higher sud­
denly when the vehicle begins hydroplaning.
For this reason, adapt your speed to the
road conditions to reduce the risk of an acci­
dent.
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Rear spoiler
Applies to: vehicles with retractable rear spoile r
The extendoble rear spoiler increases driving sta­
bility.
Fig. 95 Center conso le: button for the rear spoiler
The rear spoiler retracts and extends. It can be
activated in various operat ing modes (manua l
mode or automatic mode).
Automatic mode (normal operation)
- Automatic extension: the rear spoiler w ill auto­
matically extend when speeds exceed approxi­
mately 75 mph (120 km/h)
- Automatic retraction: the rear spoiler w ill auto­
matically retract when speeds decrease to un­
der approximately 50 mph (80 km/h).
Manual mode
- Extend ing manually : briefly tap the
c::> fig. 95
button to fully extend the rear spoiler .
- Retracting manually: when driving at speeds
below approximately 10 mph (20 km/h), press
and hold the b utton to retract the rear spoiler.
When at speeds between 10 mph (20 km/h)
and 75 mph (120 km/h), the rear spoiler will
completely retract when you tap the button.
Indicator lights
I), . Rear spoiler: malfunction! Please con­
tact Service
The rear spoiler may not have extended due to a
malfunction . This could change the vehicle's driv­
ing characteristics at high speeds . Do not drive
faster than 85 mph (140 km/h) . Drive to an au-
thorized Audi dea ler or authorized Audi Service
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Facility immediately to have the malfunction cor­
rected. The color of the indicator light depends
on the vehicle speed.
A WARNING
-
Driving at higher speeds without the rear
spoiler deployed can impair handling charac­
teristics, making the vehicle harder to con­
trol.
- Always make sure that the spoiler is de­
ployed when driving at speeds over 85 mph
(140 km/h) . If the rear spoiler warning/ind i­
cator lig ht in the instrument cluste r comes
on, the rear spoiler may not have deployed.
- Never drive at speeds higher than 85 mph
(140 km/h) if the spoile r is not deployed.
Have the spo iler inspected as soon as possi ­
ble by an author ized Audi dealer or qua lified
works hop .
- Always obey speed l imits and othe r traffic
laws .
A WARNING
Improper operation of t he rear spoiler can
cause crushing injuries.
- Always make sure that nobody, especia lly
children, is in the way when the rear spoi ler
is deployed or retracted .
(Llj) Note
-Never push on the vehicle on the rear spo il­
er. This cou ld cause damage.
- To p reve nt damage to the rear spoiler do
not lean o r place anyt hing on it.
-
- Only ope rate the rear spoiler manually when
the luggage compartment lid is close and
the rear spoiler mov ing parts are not
blocked. Otherwise, damage could occur .
(j) Tips
Clean the rear spoiler compartment eve ry 2 to
3 months . To function co rrectly, the rear
spoiler must be free of ice, snow and leaves .
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Energy management
Your vehicle is equipped with an intelligent ener­
gy management system for distributing electrici ­
ty. This significantly improves the starting ability
and increases the vehicle battery life.
(D Tips
- If you drive short distances frequent ly, the
vehicle battery may not charge enough
wh ile driving. As a result, convenience func­
tions for electr ical equipment may be tem­
pera rily unavailable .
- The vehicle battery w ill gradually drain if
the vehicle is not driven for long per iods of
t ime, or if electr ical equ ipment is used
when the engine is not runn ing. To ensure
that the veh icle can still be started, the
elect rical eq uipment w ill be red uced or
sw itched
off.
Information about data
recorded by vehicle
control modules
Your vehicle is not equipped with a crash data re­
corder . This dev ice is installed by some veh icle
manufacturers to record data about crashes so
t h at it can be ana lyzed later. Crash data reco rd ­
ers are also called " Event Data Recorders (EDR)".
In some legal jurisdictions, it is not permitted to
access or down load data recorded by pre-instal­
led crash data recorders in orde r to evaluate a
crash without clear consent of the vehicle owner.
Your vehicle is not equ ipped w ith a crash data re­
corder . However it does contain a variety of e lec­
tronic control modules for various vehicle sys­
tems such as engine function, exha ust treatment
or airbags and safety belts.
T hese electronic contro l modu les record veh icle
data du ring normal driv ing fo r diagnosis and re­
pair purposes. The record ing capability of the
electronic control modules is limited to data only
-no sound is recorded . If the contro l module de ­
tects a system ma lfunction or other change in
status, a very limited amount of data is recorded
for an extremely small period of time. Data that
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