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Intelligent
Technology
A
WARNING
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New brake pads do not achieve their full
braking effect during the first 250 mi
-
(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 selector lever po-
sition. Drive
as
little as possible 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 operating conditions
such as driving through water, driving in
heavy rain 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 several times.
-
If the front spoiler is damaged or you install
another spoiler, make sure the front wheel
brakes are ventilated properly
.
Otherwise,
the
brake
system could overheat, which re-
duces their effectiveness
.
-
Failure of a brake circuit
impairs
braking
performance, which
increases
brak ing
dis-
162
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.
(D
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 on a long stretch with steep
slopes, reduce your speed and shift to the
next lower 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.
(D
Tips
-
If
the brake booster is
not
working, 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 sure
that
the
air flow
to the
front wheels is not
interrupted. Otherwise the brake system
can
become
too hot.
Electromechanical
steering
The electromechanical steering supports the
driver's steering movements.
Power steering adapts
electronically
based on
the vehicle
speed.
The vehicle still has full steering functionality if
the power steering fails or when the engine is
stopped (towing)
.
To steer, you must apply much
more force
than
usual.
.,.
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