I n addition to the norma l functions of a tradi-
tional hand brake, the electromechanica l
parking brake provides various convenience
and safety functions.
When start ing f rom rest
- The integ ral starting assist helps you when
driving by automatically releasing the park-
ing brake ¢
page 96, Starting from rest .
- When starting on inclines, the starting as-
sist prevents the vehicle from unintentional-
ly rolling back. The braking force of the
parking brake is not released until sufficient
driv ing force has been built up at the
wheels .
Emergency brake fu nction
An emergency brake ensures that the vehicle
can be slowed down even if the
normal brakes
fa il¢
page 96, Emergency braking .
Ind icator light s
- If the parking brake is closed w ith the igni-
tion
switch ed o n the . (USA models) /
• (Canada models) indicator lights come
on in the instrument cluster and the switch.
- If the parking brake is closed with the igni-
tion
switched off the . (USA models) I
• (Canada models) indicator lights come
on in the instrument cluster and the switch
for about 20 seconds.
A WARNING
If a gear or a drive range (automat ic trans-
m ission) is engaged with the vehicle sta-
tionary and the engine run ning, you must
in no instance accelerate or release the
clutch carelessly. Otherwise the vehicle
wi ll start to move immediately - risk of an
accident.
CJ) Note
If the . symbol in the disp lay or the
- (USA
models);II (Canada mode ls)
ind icator light in the instr ument cluster
flashes, there is a malfunction in the brake
system. By pressing the !SETI button, you
can br ing up a driver message which ex-
On th e ro a d 95
plains the malf unction in more detail. If
the driver message
Parking brake! ap-
pears, the re is an operating malfunct ion in
the parking brake which you should have
repaired immed iate ly by an authorized Au-
di dealer or other qualified workshop
¢page 30 .
(D Tips
- You can apply the parking brake at any
time - even with the ign ition turned off.
The ignit ion must be turned on in order
to release the parking brake.
- Occasional noises when the parking
brake is applied and released are normal
and are not a cause fo r concern.
- When the vehicle is parked, the park ing
brake goes throug h a self-test cycle at
regu lar inte rvals. Any associated noises
are normal.
Parking
Various rules apply to prevent the parked ve-
hicle from rolling away accidentally.
Parking
"' Stop the vehicle with t he foot brake .
"' Pull the switch to apply the parking brake.
"' Automatic transmission*: Move the selector
lever to
P.
"' Turn the engine off¢ _& .
"' Manual transmiss ion: Shift into 1st gear.
In addition on inclines and grades
"' Turn the steering wheel so that your vehicle
w ill roll against the curb in case it shou ld
start to move.
A WARNING
- When you leave your vehicle - even if on-
ly briefly - always remove t he ignition
key. This applies particularly when chil-
dren remain in the vehicle. Otherwise t he
children could start the engine, release
the park ing brake or operate electrical
equipment (e.g. power windows). There
is the risk of an accident.
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