Dr iv ing
- If physical limitations prevent you from sit-
t ing 10 in (25 cm) or more from the steer-
ing wheel, check with your authorized Audi
dealer to see if adaptive equipment is avail-
able .
- If the steering wheel is aligned with your
face, the supp lemental driver's airbag can-
not prov ide as much protection in an acci-
dent. Always make sure that the steering
wheel is aligned w ith your chest .
- Always hold the steer ing wheel with your
hands at the 9 o' clock and 3 o'clock posi-
t ions t o reduce the risk of personal injury if
the driver 's airbag deploys.
- Never hold the st eering wheel at the 12
o'clock posit ion or w ith your hands inside
the steering wheel rim or on the steer ing
wheel hub . Holdi ng the steering whee l the
wrong way can cause serious injuries to the
hands, arms and head if the driver's airbag
deploys.
Entry assistance
Easy seat entry makes it easier to enter and exit
the vehicle by adjusting the steering column au-
tomatically.
• In the Infotainment system, select the !CARI
funct ion button > Car systems contro l button >
Vehicle settings > Seats > Driver's seat > Easy
seat entry > On.
When easy seat entry is switched on, the steering
column goes back up into the park position when
the ignition is switched off. After entering the ve-
hicle, the steering column returns to the stored
position once the ignition is switched on.
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Starting and stopping
the engine
Starting the engine
The ! START ENGINE ST OPI button switches the
ignition on and starts the engine.
Fig. 90 Center conso l e: START ENGINE STOP but t on
Switching the ignition on/ off
• To switch t he ignit ion on or off, press the
!STAR T ENGINE STOPI button . Do not press the
brake pedal while doing this.
Starting the engine
• Press the brake pedal¢ &_ .
• Press the
I START ENGINE STOP I button
¢
fig. 90 . The engine will start .
If the engine does not start immediately, the
start ing procedure stops automat ically after a
short time . Repeat the starting process.
Start / Stop system
See the information in ¢ page 78, Start/Stop
system.
A WARNING
To reduce the risk of poison ing, never allow
the engine to run in confined spaces.
(D Note
Avoid high engine speed, full throttle, and
heavy engine load if the engine has not
reached operat ing temperat ure yet . You could
-
damage the engine. .,..
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