Audi A3 2024 - All-Wheel Drive (quattro) System; Electronic Stabilization Control (ESC)

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Driving dynamic
All wheel drive (quattro)
Description
Applies to: vehicles with all wheel drive
The all-wheel drive system distributes the driving
power variably to the front and rear axle to im-
prove the driving characteristics. It works togeth-
er with selective wheel torque control, which can
activate when driving through curves
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The all-wheel drive system is designed for high
motor power. Your vehicle is exceptionally power-
ful and has excellent driving characteristics both
under normal driving conditions and on snow and
ice. Always read and follow safety precautions
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—Even in vehicles with all wheel drive, you
should adapt your driving style to the cur-
rent road and traffic conditions to reduce
the risk of an accident.
~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 drive too fast because this in-
creases 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 wheel drive
vehicles, the motor RPM does not increase
suddenly when the vehicle begins hydro-
planing. Adapt your speed to the road condi-
tions to reduce the risk of an accident.
RS torque splitter
Applies to: vehicles with RS torque splitter
The RS torque splitter distributes the drive power
to the rear axle based on the situation. The goal
is a high level of agility and ability to accelerate
on curves. The vehicle is very responsive to steer-
ing. The settings depend on the selected Audi
drive select* mode.
Messages
The following messages may appear depending
on the vehicle equipment:
BBiatt-wheel drive: malfunction! You can con-
tinue driving. Please contact Service
Drive immediately to an authorized Audi dealer
or authorized Audi Service Facility to have the
malfunction repaired.
BRat-wheel drive: currently unavailable.
Please adapt driving style. See owner's manual
The transmission temperature has increased sig-
nificantly due to the sporty driving manner. Drive
ina less sporty manner until the temperature re-
turns to the normal range and the indicator light
switches of.
If the indicator light does not turn off after some
time, switch the ignition off and back on. If the
indicator light stays on after that, contact an au-
thorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service
Facility.
Electronic Stabilization
Control
Electronic Stabilization Control (ESC) supports
driver safety. It reduces the risk of slipping and
improves driving stability. ESC detects critical sit-
uations, such as if the vehicle is oversteering or
understeering, or if the wheels are spinning.
The brakes are applied or the motor torque is re-
duced in order to stabilize the vehicle.
The following stabilization functions are inte-
grated into the ESC, among others:
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.
pulsing in the brake pedal indicates that the
system is acting to stabilize the vehicle.
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