86 On th e road
Emergency brake function
An emergency brake ensures t hat the vehicle
can be slowed down even if the
normal brakes
fail
c::> page 87, Emergency broking.
Indicat or light s
- If t he parking brake is closed w ith the igni-
t ion
switched on the . (USA models) /
• (Canada mode ls) indicator lights come
on in the instrum ent cluster and the switch .
- If t he parking brake is closed w ith the igni -
tion
switched off the . (USA models) /
• (Canada mode ls) indicator lights come
on in the instrument clust er and th e 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 runn ing, you must
in no instance accelerate or release the
clutch * carelessly. Otherw ise the vehicle
w ill sta rt to move immediately- risk of an
accident .
@ Note
If the . symbol in the display or the
.. (USA models) . (Canada models)
indicator light in the instr ument cluster
flashes, there is a malf unction in the brake
system. By pressing the
ISETI button, you
can bring up a driver message which ex-
plains the malfunction in more detail. If
the driver message
Parking brake! ap-
pears, there is an operating malfunction in
the park ing brake which you should have
repaired immediately by an authorized
Audi dealer or other qualified workshop
c::> page 15.
(D Tips
- You can apply the parking brake at any
time - even w ith the ignition switched
off . The ignit ion must be t urned on in or-
der to release the parking brake.
- Occasional noises when the parking
brake is applied and released are normal
and are not a cause for concern.
- When the vehicle is parked, the parking
brake goes through a self-test cycle at
regu lar interva ls. Any associated noises
are normal.
Parking
Parking
.,. Press t he brake pedal to st op t he vehicle .
.,. Pull the button
@ c::> page 85, fig. 98 to set
the parking brake.
.,. Automatic transmission: Move the selector
lever to P.
.,. Turn t he engine off
c::> ,& .
.,. Manual transmission: 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 should
st art to move.
A WARNING
- When you leave your vehicle - even if on-
ly briefly - always remove the ignit ion
key. This applies particularly when chil-
dren remain in the vehicle. Otherwise the
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 .
- When the vehicle is locked, no one - par-
ticularly not children should remain in
the vehicle . Locked doors make it more
difficult for emergency worke rs to get in-
to the vehicle - putting lives at risk.
Starting from rest
The starting assist function ensures that the
parking brake is released automatically upon
starting.
Stopping and applying parking brake
.,. Pull t he switch @ c::> page 85, fig . 98 to ap-
ply the parking brake. .,.
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