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Driving dynamic
condition. Different tire sizes can lead toa
reduction in engine power.
= You may hear noises when the systems de-
scribed are working.
The #0 button (or 2, depending on the model)
for controlling the ESC is located in the center
console, in front of the selector lever.
The ESC is automatically switched on when the
ignition is switched on. It may make sense in
some situations to limit the ESC so that the
wheels can spin:
= Rocking the vehicle to free it when it is stuck
= Driving in deep snow, on unpaved ground, or
with snow chains
= Driving downhill while braking on loose ground
= Driving with axle articulation
Limiting ESC (Sport*/Offroad mode)
~To limit the ESD, press the S20" button briefly.
The iJ indicator light will turn on.
—To completely reactivate the ESC stabilization
function, press the button again. The indicator
light turns off.
Either Sport or Offroad mode will be activated
depending on the selected Audi drive select
mode". Sport mode is particularly suited for driv-
ing on an even road surface. Offroad mode is de-
signed for uneven terrain or loose ground.
Switching off ESC
~To switch off the ESC, press and hold the 80+
button for more than three seconds. The fl
and RQ indicator lights turn on.
—To completely reactivate the ESC stabilization
function, press the button again. The indicator
lights turn off.
—When the ESC is switched off or limited,
there will be no vehicle stabilization or it
will be limited. The driving wheels could
spin and the vehicle could swerve, especially
on slick or slippery road surfaces, which i
creases the risk of an accident.
— Because of the increased risk of an accident,
only drive with the ESC switched off or limit-
ed when it is necessary. Reactivate the ESC
as soon as possible.
— If you select the Audi drive select* offroad
mode, hill descent assist will switch on.
= If the ESC is limited, switched off, or mal-
functioning, systems with an automatic
braking intervention function may not be
fully available.
= If malfunctions occur in other systems or
certain driver assist systems are active, the
ESC must be switched on by the system. The
ESC may switch on automatically and can-
not
be operated with the button.
Messages
The following messages may appear depending
on the vehicle equipment:
EAE Bi Dstabitization control (ESC/
ABS): malfunction! See owner's manual
There is a malfunction in the ABS or EDL. This al-
so causes the ESC to malfunction. The brakes still
function with their normal power, but ABS is not
active.
Drive to an authorized Audi dealer or authorized
Audi Service Facility immediately to have the
malfunction corrected.
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