Driving With Your Quattro - Audi allroad 2001 Owner's Manual

Driving with your quattro ®
The All Wheel Drive system has no operat­
ing controls that require attention.
The engine power is distributed automati­
cally to all four wheels for optimum effi­
ciency in all situations and road conditions.
The All Wheel Drive concept is perfectly
matched to the engine power of your
This
Audi all road. combination
hicle exceptional handling and performance
capabilities, both on normal roads and in ex­
treme conditions of ice and snow.
However, it is vital to observe the following
safety notes:
� WARNING
Always adjust your driving to road
and traffic conditions. Do not let
the extra safety afforded by All
Wheel Drive tempt you into taking
extra risks.
Although the All Wheel Drive is
very effective, always remember
that braking capacity is limited by
tire traction. You should therefore
not drive at excessive speeds on
icy or slippery road surfaces.
ftl WARNING continued
On wet road surfaces, be careful
not to drive too fast because the
front wheels could begin to slide
on top of the water (hydroplaning).
If this should occur, you will have
no warning from a sudden in­
gi v es he
ve­
t
crease in engine speed as with a
front-wheel drive vehicle. Always
drive at speeds which are suitable
to the road conditions.
Replacing wheels
All four wheels must always have the same
rolling radius.
rear wheels may impair vehicle control and
will damage the All Wheel Drive because of
the constantly different wheel speeds. The
proper function of the system is not af­
fected by unevenly worn tires.
For more information, see page 255.
I
tires
Different tires the
on front and
VEHICLE OPERATION
Using winter tires
When driving in the winter, your vehicle
with All Wheel Drive has an advantage,
even with regular tires.
You should promptly install wheels
equipped with winter or all-season tires to
better handling and braking characteristics.
See page 260.
also "Winter tires ",
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