138 Intelligent technology
ESC sport mode
In certain situat ions, it migh t make sense to
allow some slip. For example :
- Rocking the vehicle to free it when it is stuck
- Driving in deep snow or on loose ground
- Driving with snow chains
Press the [!] button briefly <=>
fig. 105 . The I
indicator light turns on and Sport control
Warning! Restricted stability
appears in the
driver information system display . Driving sta-
bili ty is limited in sport mode .
Switching ESC off
Press and hold the [!I button for three sec-
onds. The ESC indicator light
ti turns on and
Stabilization program off appears in the dis-
play. ASR is also switched
off when ESC is
switched
off .
Switching on
Press the [!] button again. The message Stabi-
lization program on
appears briefly in the dis-
play.
A WARNING
You should only switch the ESC off if your
driving ability and the traffic situation al-
low. This could increase the risk of slip-
ping.
- The stabilizing function is limited in ESC
sport mode. The driv ing wheels could
spin and the vehicle could swerve, espe-
cially on slick or slippery road surfaces.
- There is no vehicle stabilization when
ESC is switched
off.
0) Tips
If there is a malfunction in the retractable
rear spoiler * or the Audi magnet ic ride*, it
may not be possible to activate ESC sport
mode or normal mode may activate again
automatically.
Braking
General information
What affects braking efficiency?
New brake pads
During the first 250 mi les (400 km), new
brake pads do not possess their full braking
effect, they have to be "broken in" first. The
distance can be ten times longer in vehicles
with ceramic brakes*. You can compensate for
th is slightly reduced braking power by push-
ing harder on the brake pedal. Avoid heavy
braking loads during the break-in period.
Operating conditions and driving habits
The brakes on today's automobiles are still
subject to wear, depending largely on operat -
ing condit ions and driving habits <=>.&,. On
vehicles that are either driven mostly in stop-
and-go city traffic or are driven hard, the
brake pads should be checked by your author-
ized Audi dealer more often than specified in
the
Warranty & Maintenance booklet. Failure
to have your brake pads inspected can result
in reduced brake performance.
On steep slopes, you should use the braking
effect of the engine. This way, you prevent un-
necessary wear on the brake system. If you
must use your brakes, do not hold the brakes
down cont inuously. Pump the brakes at inter-
vals.
Moisture or road salt
Under certain conditions, for example, when
driving through water or very heavy rain, or
even after washing your vehicle, the braking
effect can be reduced due to moisture (or in
freezing cond itions ice) on the brake pads. A
few cautious brake applications should dry
off
the brake pads or remove any ice coatings .
When you are driving at higher speeds with
the windshield wipers on, the brake pads will
briefly touch the brake discs in regular inter -
vals so as to improve reaction time when brak-
ing on wet surfaces. You, the driver, w ill not
notice anything. .,.
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