Audi Q5 2024 - High-voltage system; General information

Driving dynamic
and on slippery or wet roads, and when driv-
ing too close to objects ahead. There is still
a risk of accidents because the ESC and its
integrated systems cannot always prevent
collisions.
— Accelerate carefully when driving on
smooth, slippery surfaces such as ice and
snow. The drive wheels can spin even when
these control systems are installed and this
can affect driving stability and increase the
risk of a collision.
~As the vehicle load increases, especially the
roof load, the vehicle's center of gravity also
increases along with the risk of the vehicle
tipping. To reduce the risk of an accident, al-
ways adapt your driving style to the current
conditions and avoid sudden driving maneu-
vers.
The ABS and ASR only function correctly when
all four wheels have a similar wear condition.
Different tire sizes can lead to a reduction in
motor power.
The 0% button (or &, 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.
Limiting ESC
It may make sense in some situations to limit the
ESC stabilization functions 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
The ESC can be limited in order to allow the
wheels to spin.
—To limit the ESC, press the 0 button briefly.
The [J indicator light will turn on.
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—To completely reactivate the ESC stabilization
function, press the button again. The indicator
light turns off.
If you select the offroad Audi drive select mode,
the offroad ESC mode will be automatically used.
This mode is suited for driving offroad and is de-
signed for uneven terrain or loose ground.
Switching off ESC
For a more active control of the vehicle where the
stabilizing functions of the ESC cannot intervene,
the ESC can be switched off.
~To switch off the ESC, press and hold the 20+
button for more than three seconds. The [i]
and
RG 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. When
there is a heavy vehicle load and sudden
driving maneuvers, it may not be possible to
prevent the vehicle from tipping under cer-
tain circumstances, which increases 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.
— Ifyou 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.
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