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@ Tips
- ABS and ASR only wor k correctly when
all f our 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
Intelligent technology 199
- If
the ind icat or li ght &J or m] (USA
models)/ri] (Canada models) appears,
t here may be a malfunction
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¢ page 18 .
ESC turns on automatically when you start the engine.
Fig. 188 Center console wit h ESC OFF button
ESC levels
Sport mode on
The following sit uati ons are exceptions whe re
it may be usefu l to switch on sport mode to
allow the w heels to spin:
- Rocking t he 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 f unct ions The fu ll stabiliz ati on f uncti on of the ESC
are li mited ¢ ,& .
Operation Press the [ru button .
Ind icator • t urns on.
lights
Driver mes· Stabilization control (ESC): Sport
sages Warning! Reduced stability
A WARNING
You should only switch sport mode on if
your dr iving abili t ies and road cond itions
permit.
- The stabilization f unction is limited
when sport mode is switched on. The
driving 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
[ru button again.
II turns off .
Stabilization control (ESC): On
Braking
General information
What affects braking efficiency?
Operating conditions and driving habits
The brakes on today's aut omobiles are st ill
subje ct t o wear, depending largely on operat-
ing condit ions and driving habits ¢
A . On
vehicles that are either driven most ly in stop-
and-go city t raff ic or are driven hard, the
brake pads should be checked by your author-
ized Audi dealer more often than specif ied in
t he
Warranty & Maintenance booklet . Failure .,._