Dr iv in g
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To start driving and release the parking brake
automatica lly, press the accelerator pedal as
usua l.
In addition to releasing the parking brake auto -
matica lly, other convenience and safety functions
are available when you start driving
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Starting from a stop.
Preventing th e automatic parking brake
release
The vehicle could begin rolling unintentiona lly,
dep ending on the hill or if towing a trailer .
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To prevent the parking brake from releasing au-
tomatica lly, pull and hold the ®l switch and
press the accelerator pedal. The parking brake
remains set and prevents the vehicle from roll-
ing backward.
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You can release the(®) switch again once you
are sure that you are giving enough driving
force to the wheels by pressing the accelerator
pedal.
Emergency braking function
You can use the emergency brak ing funct ion in an
emergency situation, or if the standard brake op-
eration malfunctions or is disabled .
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Pull and hold the(®) switch.
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As soon as you release the (®) switch or acceler-
ate, the braking stops .
Pulling and holding the(®) switch while driving
the vehicle activates the emergency braking func-
tion . The vehicle is braked at all four wheels by
activating the hydraulic brake system. The brak-
ing effect is similar to heavy braking r=;, .,&..
To reduce the risk of activating the emergency
braking by mistake, a warn ing tone (buzzer)
sounds when the ®l swit ch is pulled. Emergency
braking stops as soon as the ®l switch is released
or the accelerato r pedal is pressed .
Parking
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Press the brake peda l to stop the vehicle.
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Pull the C® switch to set the parking brake.
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Place the selector lever in the P position.
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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
- Do not press the accelerator pedal inadver-
tently if a gear is selected when the vehicle
is stationary and the eng ine is running . Oth-
erwise, the vehicle will start to move imme-
diate ly and this could resul t in an accident.
- Emerge ncy braking should only be used in
an emergency, when the norma l bra ke pedal
has fa iled or the bra ke peda l is obstr ucted.
During eme rgency braking, your vehicle will
brake similar to heavy braking. ESC and the
associated components (ABS, ASR, EDL)
cannot overcome the laws of physics.
Around curves and when road or weather
conditions are bad, a full brake applicat ion
can cause the vehicle to skid or the rear end
to swerve, which increases the risk of an ac-
cident .
- If the power supply fails, you cannot set the
parking brake if it is released. In this case,
park the vehicle on level ground and secure
it by placing the selecto r lever in the P posi-
tion. See an authorized Audi dealer or au-
thor ized Audi Service Facility for assis tance.
- If you leave the vehicle, switch the ignition
off and take the vehicle key wit h you. This
app lies part icularly when children remain in
the vehicle. Otherwise, children could start
the engine, release the parking brake or op-
erate electr ical equipment such as power
windows, which increases the risk of an acci-
dent.
- No one, especially children, should rema in
in the vehicle when it is locked. Locked
doors make it more difficult for emergency
workers to get into the vehicle, which puts
lives at risk.
(D Tips
When stopp ing at a traff ic signa l or stopp ing
in city traffic, you can set the parking brake
manually . The vehicle does not have to be
held with the brake pedal. The parking brake
eliminates t he tendency to creep when a
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