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gear or lower driving range. Do not ride the
brakes or hold the pedal down too long or
too often. This could cause the brakes to get
hot and diminish braking efficiency.
- Do not "ride the brakes" by resting your foot
on the pedal when you do not intend to
brake. This may cause the brakes to over-
heat, premature wear and increased stop-
ping distance.
- Under certain climatic and operating condi-
tions such as passing through water, driving
in heavy rain or after washing the vehicle,
the effectiveness of the brakes can be re-
duced . In winter, ice can accumulate on the
brake pads, linings, discs and drums . Care-
fully apply brakes for a test. Brakes will dry
and ice coatings will be cleaned off after a
few careful brake applications.
- Driving for an extended period of time on
salt-covered roads without using your
brakes can also affect braking efficiency.
Clean off accumulated salt coating from
brake discs and pads with a few careful
brake applications .
- If you damage the front spoiler, or if you in-
stall a different spoiler, be sure the air flow
to the front brakes is not obstructed. Other-
wise the brake system could overheat reduc-
ing the effectiveness of the entire brake sys-
tem.
- Failure of one brake circuit will impair the
braking capability resulting in an increased
stopping distance. Avoid driving the vehicle
and have it towed to the nearest authorized
Audi dealer or qualified workshop.
- Never let the vehicle roll to a stop with the
engine shut off.
- If the brake booster is not working, the
brake pedal must be pressed considerably
harder to make up for the lack of booster
assistance.
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Electromechanical
steering
The electromechanical steering supports the
driver's steering movements .
Power steering adap t s electronically based on
the vehicle speed .
Indicator lights and messages
• Steering fault! Do not drive vehicle!
If this indicator light turns on and stays on and
this message appears, the power steering may
have failed.
Do
not continue driving. See an authorized Audi
dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility for as-
sistance.
If the indicator light turns on, the steering wheel
may be more difficult to move or more sensitive
than usual. The steering wheel may also be at an
angle when driving straight.
Drive slowly to an authorized Audi dealer or au-
thorized Audi Service Facility to have the mal-
function corrected .
(;r,lj Steering lock: System fault! Please contact
dealer.
There is a malfunction in the electronic steering
lock.
Drive to an authorized Audi dealer or authorized
Audi Service Facility immediately to have the
malfunction corrected.
A WARNING
Have the system malfunction corrected as
soon as possible by an authorized Audi dealer
or authorized Audi Service Facility, as this in-
creases the risk of an accident .
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If the . or 'Tj indicator light only stays on
for a short time, you may continue driving.
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