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On th e road
Emergency brake function
An emergency brake ensures t hat the vehicle
can be slowed down even if the normal brakes
fail
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page 87, Emergency broking.
Indicat or light s
- If t he parking brake is closed w ith the igni-
t ion
switched on
the .
(USA mode ls) /
•
(Canada models) indicat or lights come
on in the instrument cluster and the switch .
- If
t he parking brake is closed w ith the igni -
tion
switched off
the .
(USA mode ls) /
•
(Canada models) indicator lights come
on in the instrument cluster and the switch
for about 20 seconds.
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WARNING
If a gear or a drive range (automat ic trans-
m ission) is engaged with the vehicle sta-
tionary and the engine runn ing, you must
in no instance accelerate or release the
clutch * carelessly. Otherw ise the vehicle
w ill sta rt to move immediately- risk of an
accident .
@
Note
If the .
symbol in the display or the .
(USA models) .
(Canada models) indica-
tor light in the instrument cluster flashes,
t here is a malf unction in the brake system.
By pressing the
ISETI
button, you can bring
up a driver message which explains the
malfunct ion in more detai l. If the driver
message Parking brake! appears, there is
an operating malfunction in the park ing
brake wh ich you shou ld have repaired im-
mediately by an author ized Audi dealer or
qualified workshop c::> poge 15 .
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Tips
- You can apply the parking brake at any
time - even w ith the ignition switched
off . The ignit ion must be turned on and
the brake pedal must be pressed in order
to release the parking brake .
- Occasional noises when the parking
brake is applied and released are normal
and are not a cause for concern.
- When the vehicle is parked, the parking
brake goes through a self-test cycle at
regu lar interva ls. Any associated noises
are normal.
Parking
.. Press the brake pedal to stop the vehicle .
.. Pull the switch @
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page 85, fig . 98 to set
the parking brake .
.,. Automatic transmission: Move the selecto r
lever to P.
.. Turn the engine off
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.. Manual transmission: Shift into 1st gear.
.. When on inclines or declines, turn the steer -
ing wheel so that the vehicle will roll into
the curb if it begins to move.
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WARNING
...__
- When you leave your vehicle - even if on-
ly br iefly - always remove the ignition
key. This applies particularly whe n chi l-
dren remai n in the vehicle. Otherwise the
children could st art the engine, release
the parking brake or operate electrical
equipment (e.g. power windows). There
is the risk of an accident.
- When the vehicle is locked, no one - par-
ticularly not children should remain in
the vehicle. Locked doors make it more
difficult for emergency workers to get in-
to the vehicle - putting lives at risk.
Starting from rest
The starting assist function ensures that the
parking broke is released automatically upon
starting.
Stopping and applying parking brake
.. Pull the switch @ ¢ page 85, fig. 98 to ap-
ply the parking brake .
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