Off road dri v ing
Offroad driving
Driving under difficult
conditions and off-road
General information
The operation of the Electronic Stabilization Con-
trol (ESC) is expanded for operation away from
paved roads. In situations where slip or a differ-
ential locking function is required, the offroad
mode can be activated
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so has permanent all-wheel drive in addition .
However, your Audi is not a pure offroad vehicle.
It was not built for driving under extreme condi-
tions, e.g. for trips that are in the nature of an
expedition .
Drive only on roads and offroad sections which
match the design of your vehicle and your abili-
ties as a driver. Never take risks!
Before driving offroad
- Check the eng ine oil level, tire pressure, cool-
ant level, and the fluid level in the windshield
washer reservoir.
- Stow luggage items and other objects in the
luggage compartment, and secure them
against sliding around.
After driving offroad
- After trips offroad, remove any twigs and other
foreign objects from the grill, the underbody
and the wheels. Pay specia l attention to foreign
objects (stones) which have become lodged in
the tire tread.
- Clean the body and the vehicle underside, and
inspect the vehicle for possible damage.
- Clean dirty windows, headlamp lenses, rear
lights, and license plates.
- Perform a brake check (particularly after travel-
ling through water) .
A WARNING
- Drive especially attentive ly and plan ahead
in difficult road conditions and when off-
road. Excessive speed or incorrect maneu-
vers can cause inju ries and damage to the
vehicle.
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- Always adapt your speed and driving style to
road, offroad, traffic, and weather condi-
tions. Drive especially slowly offroad when
your view is restricted.
- Please be aware that in offroad mode, par-
ticularly on a smooth and slippery road, the
wheels may have an increased tendency to
spin and the vehicle may break away - dan-
ger of skidding!
- Stability is limited in the offroad mode.
® For the sake of the environment
Avoid damage to the environment and re-
spect nature.
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Only drive where it is permitted and stay on
marked roads and paths.
Explanation of some technical terms
The following data refer to ideal conditions. De-
pending on vehicle load and ground conditions
and the environment, the numbers may vary. It is
the driver's responsibility to decide whether ave-
hicle can overcome a specific situation
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Gradient angle
The number of meters in alt itude gained over a
distance of 109.4 yards or 100 meters (grade)
are given as a percentage or degrees . Informa-
tion about the gradient the vehicle can climb un-
der its own power (depends in part on the road
surface and eng ine power). Maximum permitted
grade: 31
°
Ground clearance
The distance between the road surface and the
lowest point of the vehicle underbody. Ground
clearance 7.9 in (200 mm)
.&, WARNING
Exceeding the stated maximum figures can
result in severe injuries or vehicle damage.
- All the information was gathered on level,
firm and non-slippery road surfaces, and un-
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der dry weather conditions. ..,
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