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Emergency brake fun ction
An emergency brake ensures that the vehicle
can be slowed down even if the
normal
brakes
fail
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Ind icator light s
- If the parking brake is closed w ith the igni-
t ion
swit ched o n
the .
(USA models)/
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(Canada models) indicato r lights come
on in the instrument cluster and the switch .
- If
the parking brake is closed w ith the igni -
tion
switc hed off
the .
(USA models)/
•
(Canada mode ls) indicator lights come
on in the instrument cluster and the switc h
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. Othe rwise the vehicle
w ill sta rt to move immediately- risk of an
accident.
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Note
If the .
symbol in the display or the
..
(USA models) .
(Canada models)
ind icator light in the instr ument cl uster
flashes, there is a ma lfunction in the brake
system. By pressing the
!SETI
button, you
can bring up a driver message which ex-
plains the malfunction in more detail. If
the driver message Parking brake! ap-
pears, there is an operating malfunction in
the parking brake which you should have
repaired immediately by an authorized
Audi dealer or other qual ified workshop
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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 tu rned on in or-
der t o release the parking brake.
On th e r o a d
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- Occasional noises when the parking
brake is appli ed and released are normal
and are not a cause for concern.
- When the vehicle is parked, the park ing
brake goes through a self -test cycle at
regu lar interva ls. Any associated noises
are normal.
Parking
Parking
.,. Press the brake pedal to stop the vehicle .
.,. Pull the button
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76,
fig . 78
to set
the parking brake.
.,. Automatic transmission: Move the selector
lever to P.
.,. Turn the engine off
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.,. Manual transmiss ion: Shift into 1st gear.
In addition on inclines and grades
.,. Turn the steering wheel so that your vehicle
w ill roll against the curb in case it shou ld
start to move.
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WARNING
- When you leave your vehicle - even if on-
ly briefly - always remove the ignition
key. This applies particularly when chil-
dren remain in the vehicle. Otherwise the
children could start 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 childre n should rema in in
the vehicle . Locked doors make it mo re
difficult for emergency wo rkers to get in-
to the vehicle - put t ing 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
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76,
fig. 78
to ap-
ply the parking brake .
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