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Intelligent
Technology
&
WARNING
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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 slight·
ly reduced braking force by pressing firmly
on
the brake pedal. Avoid heavy braking
dur·
ing the break-in period.
-
Alway apply the brakes for
the
purpose of
cleaning
the brake system when
road and
traffic conditions permit. You must not en·
danger other road users. This increases the
risk of an accident.
- On steep
slopes,
reduce the speed and se-
lect
a
lower
gear or lower selector lever po·
sition. Drive as little as possible while press·
ing the brake pedal and avoid putting your
left foot on the brake pedal while driving.
This could cause the brakes to overheat and
impair the efficiency of the
brakes.
-
Do not
let
the brakes "grind" by always
keeping
your foot on the brake pedal. This
can cause the brakes to overheat,
increase
wear and increase braking distance unneces·
sarily.
-
Certain weather and operating conditions
such as driving through water, driving
in
heavy rain or driving after washing your
ve·
hide can impair
the
effectiveness of
the
brakes. In the winter, ice may build up on
the brake pads, rotors and drums. Check
these components by braking carefully. Ap·
plying the brakes carefully several times
dries the brakes and removes ice build-up
.
- The efficiency of the brakes can also be
im·
paired by driving for long stretches on roads
covered with salt without using the brakes.
You can
remove
salt deposits from the brake
rotors and pads by carefully applying the
brakes several times.
-
If
the front spoiler
is
damaged or you
install
another spoiler, make sure the front wheel
brakes
are
ventilated properly
.
Otherwise,
the
brake
system could overheat, which
re·
duces their effectiveness.
-
Failure of
a
brake
circuit
impairs braking
performance, which
increases
braking dis·
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tance. Avoid driving the vehicle and have it
towed it to the nearest authorized Audi
dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility
.
-
Never
let
the vehicle roll while the engine is
stopped because this increases the risk of an
accident
.
-
If
the brake booster
is
not working, you will
have to press much harder on the brake ped·
al to compensate
for
the
lack
of the booster
.
(D
Note
-
Never let the brakes "rub" by pressing the
pedal lightly when braking is not really nee·
essary. This causes the brakes to overheat
and increases braking distance and causes
wear.
-
Before driving on a long stretch with steep
slopes, reduce your speed and shift to the
next lower gear This makes use of the en·
gine braking effect and relieves the
brakes.
If
you need to brake additionally, brake in
intervals
and not continuously.
(D
Tips
-
If the brake booster is not working, you
must press the brake pedal with much more
force
then
normal.
- If
you
retrofit
your vehicle with a front spoil·
er, wheel covers or
similar
items, make sure
that
the
air
flow to the
front wheels is not
interrupted.
Otherwise the
brake system
can
become
too hot.
Electromechanical
steering
The electromechanical steering supports the
driver's steering movements
.
Power steering adapts
electronically
based on
the vehicle speed.
The vehicle still has full steering functionality if
the power steering fails or when the engine is
stopped (towing). To steer, you must apply much
more force than usual.
Indicator lights and messages
•
Do not drive vehicle: steering defective
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