the engine is at its proper operating tempera-
ture and fuel economy has reached a norma l
level. So you can see that you should avoid
short trips whenever possible.
The
outside temperature is also critical in this
regard. Your car consumes more fuel in the
winter than in the summer .
allroad: Driving offroad
General information
Applies to vehicles: atlroad
When driving offroad, the funct ions for the
electronic stab iliz at ion control (ESC) are ex-
panded. The ESC-Offroad-Mode can be activat-
ed in driving situations in which a wheel lock
or a differentia l lock function is needed
c::> page 188. In addit ion, your Audi provides
continuous all wheel drive .
Your Audi is however, not an offroad vehicle.
Never drive the vehicle in terrain which is not
suitable for the vehicle, or which exceeds
your driving skills. Never take any unneces-
sary risks!
After driving offroad
- After driving offroad, remove branches and
other debris from the radiator grille, under-
body, and wheels. Look especially for objects
(stones) that have been caught in the tire
tread .
- Clean the body and the vehicle underbody
and inspect the vehicle for possible damag-
es.
- Clean off the dirty windows, headlights, tail
lights and the license plate.
- Perform a brake test (especially after driving
through water).
A WARNING
- Be especially aware and attentive when
driving under diff icult conditions . Dam-
ages to the vehicle and injuries may oc-
cur when driving at an excessively high
speed or with incorrect driving maneu-
vers.
Driving and environment 199
- Always adjust your speed and handling
to the roads, terrain, traff ic and weather
conditions. Drive especially slow if off-
road with low visibility.
- Please note that the wheels can spin and
the vehicle can break away when the ESC
Offroad Mode is switched off, especially
when the road is slippery .
- Driving stability is reduced in the ESC
Offroad mode .
® For the sake of the environment
Avoid harming the environment and take
nature into consideration.
(D Tips
Only drive where it is allowed and always
stay on the provided roads and paths.
Driver messages
Applies to vehicles : all road
There is only one right way to drive in difficult
conditions: slowly and with caution!
When dr iving offroad, observe the fo ll owing:
... Never drive the vehicle in terrain which is
not suitab le for the vehicle, or which ex-
ceeds your dr iving skills. Never take any un-
necessary risks!
... Drive slow ly and cautiously!
... Pay attention to the
ground clearance of
your vehicle! This may vary depending on
the load and composition of the ground and
the environment. The driver is therefore re-
sponsible for deciding whether a vehicle can
handle a specific situation.
... Activate the
ESC- Offroad-Mode c::> page 188
as needed.
Difficult terrain
Never dr ive in areas that are not familiar to
you and drive slowly when offroad and be pre-
pared and expect the unexpected (e.g. pot-
holes, boulders, tree stumps, etc.)
To prevent the vehicle from bottoming and
avoid damage to the underbody, you should
drive straight across severe bumps in the
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