Driving
Emergency mode
Applies to: vehicles with automat ic transm issions
In the event of a system malfunction, there is an
emergency program.
If all of the selector lever positions are highligh t-
ed with a light background in the instrument
cluster display, there is a system malfunction and
the S tronic transmission is running in the emer-
gency program. The vehicle can still be driven in
emergency mode, but only with reduced speed
and not in all gears. In some cases, the vehicle
cannot drive in reverse.
@) Note
If the transmission runs in emergency mode,
drive to an authorized Audi dealer or author-
ized Audi Service Facility immediately to have
the malfunction corrected.
Transmission malfunction
Applies to: vehicles with auto mat ic t ransmissions
• Transmission overheating! Please stop vehi-
cle!
The transmission is too hot and can become dam-
aged. Stop and let the transmission cool with the
engine running (at idle) in the P selector lever po-
sition. Then the indicator light and the message
tur n off, drive to an authorized Audi dealer or au-
thorized Audi Service Facility immediately to have
the malfunction corrected. If the indicator light
and the driver message do not turn off, do not
continue driving . See an authorized Audi dealer
or authorized Audi Service Facility for assistance.
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Selector lever emergency release
Applies to : vehicles with automatic transm issions
If the vehicle's power supply fails, the selector
lever can be released in an emergency .
Fig. 77 Selector lever: removing the cover
Fig. 78 Selector lever: emerge ncy release
To maneuver or tow the vehicle, the emergen cy
release must be used to move the selector lever
from the P position.
Using the emergency release can be complicated .
We recommend contacting an authorized Audi
dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility for as -
sistance, if necessary .
A maintenance tool from the vehicle tool kit
must be used to release ¢
page 197.
Preparations
.,. To prevent your vehicle from rolling uninten-
tionally , set the parking brake(®) or press the
brake pedal ¢
LD,. .
.,. Insert the flat side of the maintenance tool
sideways in the slot near the shift cover and pry
off the shift cover¢
fig. 77 .
.. Pull the frame and the cover upward . You can
fold the cover up over the shifter knob . ..,_
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