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On the road
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Press brake pedal to release parking brake
This driver message appears when the switch to release the parking
brake was pressed . The parking brake can only be released if you
step on the brake pedal and at the same time press the switch or
you automatically release the parking brake with the starting assist
::} page 110.
Parking brake malfunction !
This driver message appears together with the yellow .1 symbol
when there is a parking brake malfunction.
Parking brake auto release: system fault
This driver message appears if there is a starting assist malfunction .
The automatic release of the parking brake when starting is
malfunctioning . You have to release the parking brake manually by
pressing the switch. Have the problem corrected by an authorized
Audi dealer. •
Cruise control
Swit c hing on
The cruise control system makes it possible to drive at a
constant speed starting at 20 mph (30 km/h).
Fig. 118 Control lever
with push-button
Fig. 119 Display:
Selected speed
- Pull the lever to position G) =:> fig. 118 to switch the
system on.
- Drive at the speed to be controlled.
Press button
@ to set that speed.
The stored speed and the green symbol CRUISE (US modell/ rf
(Canadian model) are shown in the display ::} fig. 119. The display
may vary, depending on the type of display in your vehicle. The indi-
cator light
CRUISE (US model)/ rf (Canadian model) will also light up
in the instrument cluster .
The speed is kept constant by modifying engine power or through
an active brake intervention.
& WARNING
• Always pay attention to the traffic around you when the cruise
control is in operation. You are always responsible for your speed
and the distance between your vehicle and other vehicles.
• For reasons of safety, cruise control should not be used in the
city, in stop-and-go traffic, on twisting roads and when road condi-
tions are poor (such as ice, fog, gravel, heavy rain and hydro-
planing) · you could have an accident.
• Switch the cruise control off temporarily when driving in
turning lanes, highway exits or in construction zones.