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Switching on and off
ESC turns on automatically when you start the engine .
Fig. 178
Center console,:, OFF button
ESC levels
Sport mode on
The following situations are exceptions where
it may be useful to switch on sport mode to
allow the wheels to spin:
- Rocking the vehicle to free it when it is st uck
- Driving in deep snow or on loose ground
- Driving with snow chains
Sport mode off
Behavior
The ESC and ASR stabilization functions
The fu ll stab ili zat ion function of the ESC
are limited¢
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Operation
Press the
I~
OFFI
button .
Indicator
II
turns on.
lights
Driver mes- Stabilization control (ESC): Sport
sages
Warning! Reduced stability
A
WARNING
You should only switch sport mode on if
your dr iving abilities and road conditions
permit.
- The stabilization function is limited
when sport mode is switched on . The
dr iving wheels could spin and the vehicle
could swerve, especially on slick or slip-
pery road surfaces.
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Tips
Sport mode cannot be switched on when
adapt ive cru ise control* is switched on.
Braking
General information
What affects braking efficiency?
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Operating conditions and driving habits
The brakes on today 's automobiles are st ill
subject to wear, depending largely on operat-
ing conditions and dr iving habits ¢ .&,. . On
and ASR is available again.
Press the
IS'} OFF I
button again.
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tur ns off.
Stabilization control (ESC): On
vehicles that are either driven mostly in stop-
and-go city t raffic or are driven hard, the
brake pads should be checked by your author-
ized Audi dealer more often than specified in
t he Warranty
&
Maintenance booklet . Failure
to have your brake pads inspected can result
in reduced brake performance .
On steep slopes, you should use the braking
effect of the engine. This way, you prevent un-
necessary wear on the brake system. If you
must use your brakes, do not hold the brakes
down cont inu ously. Pump the brakes at inter-
vals.
Moisture or road salt
Under certa in cond itions, for example, when
driving through water or very heavy rain, or
even after washing your vehicle, the braking
effect can be reduced due to moisture (or in
freezing conditions ice) on the brake pads. A
few careful brake applica t ions should dry off
the brake pads or remove any ice coatings.
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