Int e llig e nt Te chn o lo g y
- New brake pads do not achieve their full
braking effect during the first 250 mi
(400 km). They must be "broken in" first.
However, you can compensate for the
slightly reduced brak ing force by pressing
firmly on the brake pedal. Avoid heavy brak-
ing dur ing t he break- in period.
- Certain weather and operat ing condit ions
such as dr iving through water, driving in
heavy rain or driving after washing your ve-
hicle can impair the effectiveness of the
brakes. In the winter, ice may build up on
the brake pads, rotors and drums . Check
these components by braking carefu lly. Ap-
plying the brakes carefully several times
dr ies the brakes and removes ice build-up.
- The effic iency of the brakes can also be im-
paired by driving for long stretches on roads
covered w ith salt without using the brakes.
You can remove salt deposits from the
brake rotors and pads by carefully applying
the brakes several t imes.
- If the front spoiler is damaged or you install
another spoiler, make sure the front wheel
brakes are vent ilated properly. Otherwise,
the brake system could overheat, w hich re-
duces the ir effectiveness.
- Failure of a brake circuit impa irs braking
perfo rmance, which increases brak ing dis-
tance . Avoid driving the vehicle and have it
towed it to the nearest authorized Audi
dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility .
- If the brake booster is not working, you will
have to press much harder on the brake
pedal to compensate for the lack of the
booster.
@ Note
- Never let the brakes "rub" by pressing the
pedal light ly when braking is not actually
necessary. This causes the brakes to over-
heat and increases braking distance and
causes wear.
- Before driving downhill a long distance on a
steep hill, decrease your speed and select a
lower gear. This makes use of the engine
braking effect and relieves the brakes. If
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you need to brake additiona lly, brake in in-
terva ls and not continuous ly.
(D Tips
- If the bra ke boost er is not wor kin g, you
must press the brake pedal with much more
force than normal.
- If you retrof it your vehicle with a front spoil-
er, wheel covers or simi lar items, make sure
that the air flow to the front wheels is not
interrupted. Otherwise the brake system
can become too hot.
Electromechanical
steering, dynamic
steering
The electromechonicol steering supports the
driver's steering movements.
Power steering adapts electronically based on
the vehicle speed.
Indicator lights and messages
• Do not drive vehicle: Steering defective
If this indicator light turns on and stays on and
th is message appears, the power steering may
have failed .
Stop the vehicle in a safe location as soon as pos-
sible. Do
not conti nue driving. See an authorized
Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility for
assistance.
l;rfl Steering: System fault You can continue
driving
If the indicator light turns on and the message
appears, the steering wheel may be more diffi-
cult to move or more sensitive than usual. The
steering wheel may also be at an angle when
driv ing stra ight .
Drive slowly to an authorized Audi dealer or au-
thori zed Audi Service Facility to have the mal-
funct ion corrected.
'-r-ij Dynamic steering: Init ializing
If the indicato r light is blinking and this message
appears, dynamic steering* is being initialized.
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