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- There
is
no vehicle stabilization when
ESC/
ASR
are switched
off.
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Tips
- When
the
cruise
control
system
is
switched
on,
ESC/
ASR
cannot
be
switched
off
or
sport
mode cannot
be
switched on.
- Malfunctions in the rear spoiler
or
the
Audi
magnetic ride may make
it
impossible
to
switch
the
ESC/
ASR
off
or
to
switch sport
mode on.
Brakes
New brake
pads
New brake pads do
not
ac
hi
eve
their
full
braking
effect
during
the
first
250
mi
(400
km) . They
must
be "broken
in"
first. However, you
can
com-
pensate
for
the
slightly
reduced braking force by
pressing
fi
rml
y on
the
brake pedal. Avoid heavy
braking during the break-in period.
Wear
Brake
pad
wear depends largely
on
the
way
the
vehicle
is
driven and on operating conditions.
This is especially true
if
you are driving frequently
in
the
city and on curves
or
with
a sporty driving
style.
Operating noise
Noises may occur when braking depending on
the
speed, braking force and outside conditions such
as
temperature and humidity.
Effect
of
water
and road
salt
In
certain situations,
for
example
after
driving
through water, in heavy
rain,
after
overnight con-
densation
or
after
washing your car, the braking
effect
can
be reduced by moisture
or
ice on the
brake rotors and brake pads. The brakes
must
be
"dried"
first
with
a
few
careful brake applica-
tions.
At
higher speeds and
with
the
windshield wipers
turned
on,
the
brake pads press against
the
brake
rotors
for
a
short
amount
of
time.
This action
which is
not
felt
by
the
driver happens
at
regular
Intelligent
Technology
intervals and facilitates a
better
reaction
time
for
the brakes in
wet
weather.
T
he
braking effect
can
also
be
reduced
if
you are
driving on salted roads and you do
not
apply
the
brakes
for
Long
periods
of
time. The
Layer
of
salt
on
the
brake rotors and pads
must
be
worn
off
first
when
the
brakes are applied.
Corrosion
Leaving
the
vehicle parked
for
Long
periods
of
time,
Low
mileage and avoiding heavy braking
can contribute
to
corrosion on
the
brake rotors
and
dirty
brake pads.
If
you usually avoid heavy braking
or
ifthere
is
corrosion present, occasional heavy braking
at
high speeds
is
recommended
to
clean
the
brake
rotors and
pads ¢
.&.
.
Brake
system
malfunction
if
you notice
that
the
brake pedal travel has sud-
denly
gotten
Larger, then a brake circuit may have
failed. Drive
to
an authorized Audi dealer
or
au-
thorized Audi Service Facility immediately
to
have
the
problem corrected.
On
the
way there, drive
with
reduced speed and keep in
mind
that
a
Long
braking distance and increased pressure on
the
brake pedal
will
be
necessary.
Low
brake fluid level
When
the
brake
fluid
Level
is
Low,
malfunctions in
the
brake system may occur. The brake
fluid
Level
is
electronically monitored.
Brake
booster
The brake booster amplifies the pressure you ap-
ply
to
the
brake pedal.
It
only works when
the
en-
gine
is
running.
A
WARNING
- New brake pads do
not
achieve
their
full
braking effect during the
first
250
mi
(400
km). They
must
be
"broken
in"
first.
However, you
can
compensate
for
the
slightly
reduced braking force by pressing
firmly
on
the
brake pedal. Avoid heavy brak-
ing during
the
break-in period.
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