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Intelligent
Technology
&
WARNING
- New brake pads do not achieve their full
braking effect during the first 250 miles
(400 km) . They must be "broken in" first .
However, you can compensate for the
slightly reduced braking force by pressing
firmly on the brake pedal. Avoid heavy brak-
ing during the break-in period.
- Only apply the brakes for the purpose of
cleaning the brake system when road and
traffic conditions permit. You must not en-
danger other road users . This increases the
risk of an accident.
- On steep slopes, reduce the speed and se-
lect a lower gear or lower se lector lever po-
sition. Drive as little as possib le while press-
ing the brake pedal and avoid putting your
left foot on the brake pedal while driving.
This could cause the brakes to overheat and
impair the efficiency of the brakes.
- Do not let the brakes "grind" by always
keeping your foot on the brake pedal. This
can cause the brakes to overheat, increase
wear and increase braking distance unneces-
sarily.
- Certain weather and operat ing cond itions
such as dr iving through water, driving in
heavy ra in or driving after washing your ve-
hicle can impair the effectiveness of the
brakes. In the winter , ice may build up on
the brake pads, rotors and drums. Check
these components by braking carefully. Ap-
plying the brakes carefully several times
dries the brakes and removes ice build-up.
- The efficiency of the brakes can also be im-
paired by driving for long stretches on roads
covered with salt without using the brakes .
You can remove salt deposits from the
brake rotors and pads by carefully applying
the brakes severa l t imes .
- If
the front spoiler is damaged or you install
another spoiler, make sure the front wheel
brakes are vent ilated properly . Otherwise,
the brake system could overheat, wh ich re-
duces their effectiveness.
- Failure of a brake circuit impairs braking
performance, which increases brak ing dis-
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tance. Avoid driving the vehicle and have it
towed it to the nearest authorized Audi
dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility.
- Never let the vehicle roll while the engine is
stopped because this increases the risk of an
accident .
- If the brake booster is not working, you will
have to press much harder on the brake
pedal to compensate for the lack of the
booster.
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Note
- Never let the brakes "rub" by pressing the
pedal lightly when braking is not really nec-
essary. This causes the brakes to overheat
and increases braking distance and causes
wear .
- Before driving a long distance on a steep
slope, decrease your speed and select a low-
er driving gear . This makes use of the en-
gine braking effect and relieves the brakes.
If you need to brake additionally, brake in
intervals and not continuously.
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Tips
- If the brake booster is not wor king, you
must press the brake pedal with much more
force than normal.
- If you retrofit your vehicle with a front spoil-
er, wheel covers or similar items, make su re
that the air flow to the front wheels is not
interrupted.
Otherwise the brake system
can become too hot.
Electromechanical
power
steering
The electromechanical steering supports the
driver's steering movements.
Power steering adapts
electronically
based on
the veh icle speed .
Indicator lights and messages
•
Steering: malfunction! Please stop vehicle
If this indicator light turns on and stays on and
this message appears, the power steering may
have failed.
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