when ESC is switched off, especially
when the road is slippery.
- Once you have accelerated, you should
switch the ESC back on by pressing the
[fil
button.
(D
Tips
- The transmission temperature
may in-
crease significantly after using the
Launch Control Program. If that hap-
pens, the program may not be available
for a few minutes. It will be available
again after a cool-down period.
- When accelerating using the Launch
Control program, all vehicle parts are
subject to heavy loads. This can result in
increased wear.
Steering wheel with shift paddles
Applies to vehicles: with S tronic
The shift paddles allow you to select gears
manually on the steering wheel.
Fig. 85
Steering wheel: shift paddles
~
To shift down, press the paddle on the left
0 -
~
To shift up, press the paddle on the right
G).
You can continue to use the manual sh ift pro-
gram with the selector lever in the center con-
sole.
Transmission malfunction
Applies to vehicles: with S tronic
[O] Transmission: please press the brake ped-
al and select the position again
Transmission
81
Press the brake pedal and select the desired
selector lever position again. You can then
continue driving.
[O]
Transmission too hot: please modify driv·
ing style
The transmission temperature
has increased
significantly due to the sporty driving manner.
Drive in a less sporty manner until the tem-
perature returns to the normal range and the
indicator light switches of.
[O] Transmission: System malfunction! You
may continue driving
There is a system malfunction in the transmis-
sion. You may continue driving. Drive to your
authorized Audi dealer or qualified repa ir fa-
cility soon to have the malfunction corrected .
Bii
·Transmission: System malfunct ion !
You may continue driving in A until you turn
the engine off.
There is a system malfunction in the transmis-
sion. The transmission is switching to emer-
gency mode . Drive to your authorized Audi
dealer or qualified repair facility immediately
to have the malfunction corrected.
[O] Transmission: System malfunction ! Driv-
ing ability is restricted
There is a system malfunction in the transmis-
s ion . The transmission is switch ing to emer-
gency mode . This mode only shifts into cer-
tain gears or will no longer shift at all. The en-
gine may stall. Drive to your authorized Audi
dealer or qualified repair facility immediately
to have the malfunction corrected .
[oJ;t
Transmission: System malfunction !
Driving ability is restricted. No reverse gear
There is a system malfunction in the transmis-
sion. The transmission is switching to emer-
gency mode . This mode only shifts into cer-
ta in gears or will no longer shift at all. The en -
gine may stall. You cannot engage the reverse
gear. Drive to your authorized Audi dealer or
qualified repair facility immediately to have
the malfunction corrected.