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- Have you r vehicle maintained properly
and in accordance with the service rec-
ommendat ions in your Warranty
&
Main-
tenance booklet.
- Lack of proper maintenance as well as
improper use of the vehicle will impair
the function of the Emission Control Sys-
tem and could lead to damage.
Sporty
driving
Warming up and cooling down
By carefully warming up and cooling down
your vehicle, you can help ensure that it is not
overstressed unnecessarily during sporty driv -
ing.
When warming up, the vehicle is driven at a
maximum engine speed of 6000 RPM
(Vl0 engine) or 7000 RPM (V8 engine) in or-
der to raise the engine oil temperature to a
minimum of 140 °F (60 °(). The tires also on-
ly reach their full road holding capability once
they have warmed up.
The cooling fan can continue to run in your ve-
hicle after the engine is switched off. Howev-
er, driving the vehicle to cool it down is part ic-
ularly important. During sporty driving, the
engine and brakes, the exhaust system, and
the t ransm ission all become extreme ly hot.
Before you park the vehicle, you should drive
it f or a few mi les/kilometers at light load in
the low rpm range to allow it to cool down .
Driving on a track
Before you take your vehicle out on a track,
ensure that it is in perfect condition. For ex-
ample, you should check the tire tread and the
brake pads. It is best to increase t ire pressure
by about 0.3 bar.
When driving on a track, oil consumption may
be somewhat higher than in "normal" opera-
tion
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You shou ld definitely inspect your vehicle af-
ter subjecting it to severe condit ions. Are the
brake pads OK? Is there anything unusual
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about the ti res, including the inner and outer
sidewa ll s (e.g. tread, blistering)? Are the air
intakes free of leaves and tire dust? Is the oil
level OK?
Your authorized Audi dealer or qualified work-
shop will be happy to undertake an inspection
before and after use on the race track.
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WARNING
-
Some race tracks (e.g. steeply banked
turns) may affect the response of the ESC.
(D
Tips
- Review the track requirements and con-
ditions before you start driving.
- When driven on a race track, all vehicle
parts are severely stressed. This can re-
sult in increased wear.
Operation
and
maintenance
Fuel economy, environmenta l impact, and
wear on your engine, brakes and tires largely
depend on three facto rs:
- your personal driving style
- operating conditions
- technical limitations
By having your vehicl e reg ular ly serviced by an
authorized Aud i dealer helps to ensure that it
runs properly and economica lly. The condition
of your vehicle not only affects its safety and
ability to hold its value, it also affects fuel
consumption.
The amount of oi l used is related to engine
load and speed.
It
is normal for the oil consump t ion of a new
engine to reach its lowest value after a certa in
mileage has been driven.
You must drive your veh icle about 3,000 m iles
(5,000 kilometers) before you can properly
assess oil consumpt ion.
This also applies to fue l consumption and en-
gine outp ut.
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