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WARNING
- Do not press the accelerator pedal inad-
vertently when the vehicle is stationary
and the engine is running and a gear is
selected. Otherwise the vehicle will start
to move immediately and could result in
a crash.
- If the power supply fails, the released
parking brake can no longer engage. In
this case, park the vehicle on level
ground and secure it by placing these-
lector lever in the P position (automatic
transmission).
See your authorized Audi
dealer or qualified repair facility.
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Note
If the symbol .
in the display or the indi-
cator light .
(USA models)/ .
(Canada
models) in the instrument cluster flashes,
there is a malfunction in the brake system.
Please refer to the detailed description of
the indicator lights ¢
page 18.
- If the indicator light .
(USA models)/
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(Canada models) or
Ill
turns on,
there may be a malfunction in the park-
ing brake ¢
page 19.
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Tips
- You can set the parking brake at any time
- even with the ignition turned off. To re-
lease the parking brake, the ignition
must be turned on and the brake pedal
must be pressed.
- If driver 's door is opened while the igni-
tion is switched on, the parking brake
sets automatically. This prevents unin-
tended rolling of the vehicle .
- Occasional noises when the parking
brake is set 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
regular intervals. Any noises associated
with this are normal.
- If there is a power failure, the parking
brake will not set if it is released, and it
will not release if it is set ¢ ,&.. See your
Driving
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authorized Audi dealer or qualified repair
facility.
· Parking
.. Press the brake ped al to stop the vehicle .
.. Pull the swit ch @ ¢
page 76, fig . 68
to set
the parking brake.
.. Place the selector lever in the P position .
.. Turn the engine off ¢ .&_.
.,. Turn the steering wheel when parking on in-
clines so that the wheels will roll into the
curb if the vehicle starts moving.
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WARNING
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- Always take the vehicle key with you
when leaving the vehicle, even for a
short period of time. This applies partic-
ularly when children remain in the vehi-
cle. Otherwise children could start the
engine, release the parking brake or op -
erate electrical equipment such as power
windows, which increases the risk of an
accident .
- No one should remain in the vehicle
when it is locked, especially children.
Locked doors make it more difficult for
emergency workers to get into the vehi-
cle, which puts lives at risk.
Starting from a stop
The start assist function ensures that the
parking brake is released automatically upon
starting.
Stopping and applying the parking brake
.. Pull the switch @ ¢
page 76, fig. 68
to set
the parking brake.
Starting and automatically releasing the
parking brake
Requirement: The driver's door must be
locked and the driver's safety belt must be
fastened.
.. When you press the accelerator pedal , the
parking brake is automatically released and
your vehicle begins to move.
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