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Offroad
driving
Driving
under
difficult
conditions
and off-road
General information
The operation of the Electronic Stabilization Con-
trol (ESC) is expanded for operation away from
paved roads . In situations where slip or a differ-
ential locking fun ction is required , the offroad
mode can be activated ¢ page
190.
Your Audi al-
so has permanent all-wheel drive in addition .
However, your Audi is not a pure offroad vehicle.
It was not built for driving under extreme cond i-
tions, e.g. for tr ips that are in the nature of an
expedition .
Drive only on roads and offroad sections which
match the design of your vehicle and your abili-
ties as a driver. Never take risks!
Before driving offroad
- Check the engine oi l level, tire pressure, coo l-
ant level, and the fluid level in the windshield
washer re servo ir.
- Stow luggage items and other objects in the
luggage compartment,
and secure them
against sliding around.
After driving offroad
- After trips offroad, remove any twigs and other
foreign objects from the gri ll, the underbody
and the wheels. Pay special attention to fo reign
objects (stones) which have become lodged in
the tire tread.
- Clean the body and the vehicle und ers ide, and
inspect the vehicle for possible damage.
- Clean dirty windows, headlamp lenses, rear
lights, and license plates.
- Perform a brake check (particularly after t ravel-
ling t hrough water) .
A
WARNING
- Drive especially attentively and plan ahead
in difficult road condit ions and when off-
road. Excessive speed or incorre ct maneu-
vers can cause injuries and damage to the
vehicle .
Offroad
driving
- Always adapt your speed and driving style to
road, offroad, traffic, and weather condi-
tions. Drive especially slowly offroad when
your view is restricted.
- Please be aware that in offroad mode, par-
ticularly on a smooth and slippery road, the
wheels may have an increased tendency to
spin and the vehicle may break away - dan-
ger of skidd ing!
- Stability is lim ited in the offroad mode .
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For the sake of the environment
Avoid damage to the environment and re-
spect nature.
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Tips
Only dr ive where it is permitted and stay on
marked roads and paths.
Explanation of some technical terms
The following data refer to idea l conditions. De-
pending on vehicle load and ground conditions
and the environment, the numbers may vary.
It
is
the driver's responsibility to decide whether ave-
hicle can overcome a specific situation
¢
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Gradient angle
The number of meters in altitude gained over a
distance of 109.4 yards or 100 meters (grade)
are given as a percentage or degrees. Informa-
t ion about the gradient the vehicle can climb un-
der its own power (depends in part on the road
surface and eng ine power). Maximum permitted
grade: 31
°
Ground clearance
The distance between the road surface and the
lowest point of the vehicle underbody. Ground
clearance 7.9 in (200 mm)
_&
WARNING
-
Exceeding the stated maximum figures can
result in severe injuries or vehicle damage.
- All the information was gathered on level,
firm and non-slippery road surfaces, and un-
der dry weather conditions.
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