196 Intelligent technolog y
@ Tips
- ABS and ASR only work correctly when
all four wheels are equipped w ith identi-
cal t ires. Different tire sizes can lead to a
reduct ion in engine power.
- You may hear noises when the systems
described are working.
Switching on and off
- If the indicator light DJ or til] (USA
models)/[I] (Canada models) appears,
there may be a malfunction
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ESC turns on automatically when you start the engine.
Fig. 178 Center cons ole, f). OFF button
ESC levels
Sport mode on
The following situations are exceptions where
it may be usefu l to switch on sport mode to
allow the wheels to spin:
- Rocking the vehicle to free it when it is st uck
- Driving in deep snow or on loose ground
- Driving with snow chains
Sport mode off
Behavior
The ESC and ASR stabilization fun ct ions The fu ll stabilization function of the ESC
are limited ¢ .&,.
Operation Press the 1.$ O FFI button .
Ind icator
I) turns on.
lights
Driver mes- Stabiliza t ion control (ESC): Sport
sages Warning! Reduced stability
,8. WARNING
You should only switch sport mode on if
your driving abilities and road cond itions
permit.
- The stabilization function is limited
when sport mode is switched on. The
dr iving wheels could spin and the vehicle
could swerve, especially on slick or slip-
pery road surfaces.
{D) Tips
Sport mode cannot be switched on when
adapt ive cruise control* is switched on.
-
and ASR is availab le again.
Press the
1.$ O F F I button again.
fl t urns off.
Stabilization control (ESC): On
Braking
General information
What affects braking efficiency?
Operating conditions and driving habits
The brakes on today's automobiles are still
subject t o wear, depending largely on operat-
ing conditions and driving habits
¢ A . On
vehicles that are either driven most ly in stop-
and-go city traff ic or are driven hard, the
brake pads should be checked by your author-
ized Audi dealer more often than specified in
the
Warranty & Maintenance booklet . Failure .,,_
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