Audi A7 Sportback 2016 Owner's Manual page 191

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will switch on again automatica lly when
conditions have returned to normal.
Steering recommendation
The ESC helps to stabilize the vehicle by changing
the steering torque.
In vehicles with dynam ic steering*, ESC also
he lps to stabilize the steering in critical situa-
tions.
Selective wheel to rque control
Selective wheel torque control is used when driv-
ing on curves . The front wheel on the inside of
the curve or both wheels on the inside of the
curv e are braked se lectively as needed . This al-
lows more precise dr iving in curves.
Automatic post-collision braking system
The "Automatic post-collision braking system"
can help to reduce the risk of sliding and of other
collis ions after an accident. If the airbag control
module detects a coll is ion above a certain veh icle
speed, the vehicle is braked by the ESC.
The vehicle does not brake automatically if:
- the driver presses the acce lerator pedal, or
- the braking force generated by the pressed
brake pedal is greater than the braking force
that would be initiated by the system, or
- the ESC, the brake system or the vehicle electri-
cal system are not functioning.
Switching on/off
Intelligent Technology
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WARNING
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- The ESC and its integrated systems cannot
overcome the lim its posed by natural phys i-
cal laws. This is especially important on slip-
pe ry or wet roads. If the systems begin act-
ing to stabilize your vehicle, you should im-
mediately alter your speed to match the
road and t raffic conditions. Do not let the in-
creased safety provided tempt you into tak-
ing risks. This could increase your risk of a
collis ion.
- Please note the risk of a collision increases
when driving fast, especially thro ugh curves
and on slippery or wet roads, and when driv-
ing too close to objects ahead. The ESC and
its integrated systems cannot always pre-
vent collisions· there is still a risk of acc i-
dents!
- Press the accelerator pedal carefully when
accelerating on even, slippery surfaces such
as ice and snow. The drive wheels can spin
even when these control systems are instal-
led and this can affect driving stability and
increase the risk of a coll ision .
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Tips
- ABS and ASR only function correctly when
all four wheels are equipped with identical
tires. Different ti re s izes can lead to a reduc-
tion in engine power .
- You may hear noises when the systems de-
scribed are working.
ESC turns on automatically when you start the engine .
Fig. 178
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The following examples are unusual situations
where it may make sense to switch sport mode
on in orde r to allow the wheels t o sp in:
- Rocking the vehicle to free it when it is stuck
- Driving in deep snow or on loose ground
- Driving with snow chains
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