2000 AUDI ALLROAD automatic transmission

CONTROLS AND
EQUIPMENT--------------------
Driver information system
Display
The driver information system consists of
the following components:
Service interval display . . . . . . _. _ ... 121
Menu s................... _ . ... 131
Rear lid I door open indicator _ _ .... 137
Outside air temperature __ . . . _ _ ... 137
Radio frequency display . . . . • .• ___ 138
Auto-Check System ____ .... ____ _ . _ 138
Speed warning
.. 144
Trip computer . .
146
13 0 Navigation
data* -see illustration.
Operation of the Audi Navigation System is
described in a separate manual.
Selector lever position
(Auto matic transmission) ........... 1 07
When the selector lever of the automatic
transmission is in "P" or "N" position the
display will remind you to apply the foot­
brake while the vehicle is stationary. Keep
pressing the "reset" button (see ar­
row in illus tration) to switch between the
following functions:
- Outside temperature 1 trip computer/
Auto Check Control
- Display Navigation*
- Display off
Any malfunc tions occurring will still be
shown, even when the display is switc hed
off.
The Navigation System cannot be operated
unless the display is turned on.

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AND EQUIPMENT
Display types
The following functions are assigned to the
display types in the starting menu:
Menu off
- Trip computer
- Auto Check System I radio data
- Outside temperature
- Speed warning
- Door and rear lid waming
- Message display I display of selector le-
ver's positions (Automatic transmission)
- Navigation display*
The Navigation System* can be operated
using the switches in the center console -
see separate operator manual for the Navi­
gation System* Check
- Service -see page 121 .
Set
- Comput er-see page 146.
Cl ock- see page 117 and 135.
Radio info. -see page 138.
- Speed warn. -see page 144.
Help
The help function will assist you in selecting
the correct entry.
Getting help
You can access the help menu from the
starting menu by moving the selection ar­
row to Help and then pushing the button
(enter).
Key:
.., . - Selector arrow
,/- Selected
0 - Not selected
'f' -Next page
.&. -.Previous page
To leave the help menu, move the select ar­
row to Back and press the button to enter.
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Rear lid I door open
ind icator
With the ignition switched on a symbol in
the digital display will come on when either
a door or the rear lid are opened.
For example, the above illustration shows
that the front passenger's door, the rear left
door and the rear lid are not closed. The
symbol blinks with the rear lid is open.
As soon as all the doors and rear lid are prop­
erly closed, the symbol will go out. Outside air
temperature
The outside temperature is displayed when
the ignition is switched on and the selector
lever of the automatic transmission is in a
driving position.
At temperatures between 41 °F (+5 °C)
and 23 °F (-5 °C), a snowflake symbol ap­
pears in temperature display. �W
ARNING
The snowflake symbol is to warn
you that there may be ice on the
road and that you should pay spe­
cial attention.
Ice can form or remain on bridges
and roads even at temperatures
above freezing.
When the vehicle is stationar y, or when you
are driving at very low driving speeds, the
temperature displayed may be slightly
higher than the actual outside temperature
as a result of heat from the engine.
The display will automatically switch from
Celsius to Fahrenheit (and vice versa) when­
ever you change the temperature display on
the climate control panel. See page 163.
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The
first 1,000 miles (1 500 km)­
and afterwards
Break-in period
During the first few hours of driving, the en­
gine's internal friction is higher than later
when all the moving parts have been broken
in. How well this break-in process is done
depends to a considerable extent on the
way the vehicle is driven during the first
1, 000 miles (1 500 kilometres").
For the first 600 miles
(1 000 kilometres):
As a rule of thumb:
• Do not use full throttle.
• Do not drive faster than 3/4 of top
speed shown on the speedometer.
• Avoid high engine speeds.
• If possible, avoid towing a trailer. �
WARNING
• New tires tend to be slippery
and must also be "broken-ln." Be
sure to remember this during the
first 300 miles (500 kilometres).
Brake gently. Avoid following
closely behind other vehicles or
other situations that might require
sudden, hard braking.
• New brake pads don't have the
best stopp ing power and must be
.. brok en-in" during the initial 100
to 150 miles (150 to 200 kilo­
metres) of normal city driving. You
can compensate for this by press­
ing the brake pedal more firmly.
This also applies later when new
pads are installed.
From 600 to 1,000 miles
(1 000 to 1 500 kilometres):
Speeds can gradually be increased to maxi­
mum permissible road or engine speed. VE
HICL E OPER ATION
During and after break-in
period
• Do not rev the engine up to high speeds
when it is cold. This applies whether the
transmission is in N (Neutral) or in gear. dib Do not drive with unnece ssarily C!1'5 high engine speeds -upshifting
early saves fuel, reduces noise and
protects the environmeht -see also
page 195.
After the break-in period
Do not exceed maximum engine
speed under any circumstances. Up­
shift into the next higher gear before reach­
ing the red area at the end of the tachome­
ter scale -see page 117.
Excessive engine speeds are automatically
reduced.
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HICL E OPERA TION-----------------------
'4 WARN ING continued
• Before descending a steep
grade, reduce speed and shift
transmission into a lower gear or
lower driving position. Do not ride
the brakes or hold the pedal down
too long or too often. This could
cause the brakes to get hot and di­
minish braking efficiency.
• If you damage the front spoiler,
or if you install a different spoiler,
be sure the air flow to the front
brakes is not obstructed. Other­
wise the brake system could over­
heat reducing the effective ness of
the entire brake system.
• Failure of one brake circuit will
impair the braking capability re­
sulting in an increased stopping
distance.
Avoid driving the vehicle and have
it towed to the nearest Audi Dealer
or qualified workshop.
204 Electronic differential lock
(EDL)
The EDL operates in conjunction with the
ABS. The EDL acts automatically, i.e. with­
out the driver's intervention.
With the aid of the ABS sensors, this sy­
stem monitors the speed of the driven
wheels up to about 50 mph, 80 km/h .
Within the speed range at which this sy­
stem operates, if the wheels spin (e.g. on
slippery surfaces) they are braked in a con­
trolled manner , and more of the engine's
power is directed to whiche ver wheels
achieve greater traction.
Please note:
• When driving off, always be sure to keep
road conditions in mind as you accelerate.
If a drive wheel spins because it's on a slip­
perier surface, gradually increase the pres­
sure on the accelerator pedal until the car
starts to move. •
When accelerating on slippery surfaces,
such as on ice or snow, always be careful
when depressing the accelerator pedal.
Even with the EDL working, the drive
wheels can spin and reduce your ability to
control your car.
• To prevent the disc brake of the braked
wheel from overheating, if subjected to ex­
cessive loads the EDL cuts out temporarily.
The vehicle remains operational and be­
haves in the same way as a vehicle without
EDL
If a fault occurs in the ABS the EDL is also
not functioning. This is ind icated by the ABS
warning light-see page 125.
ftl WARNING
The increased safety afforded by
EDL does not mean that you can
take safety risks. Always adapt
your driving style to the road con­
ditions and traffic situation.

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Tr ailer towing tips
Yo ur vehicle handles differently when tow­
ing a trailer because of the additional weight
and weight distribution. Safety, perfor­
mance and economy will greatly depend on
how carefully you load your trailer and oper­
ate your rig.
Before you actually tow your trailer, practice
turning, stopping and backing up in an area
away from traffic until you learn the feel of
your vehicle and trailer unit.
Backing up is difficult and requir es practice.
Steering while backing up is generally oppo­
site of that when backing your vehicle with­
out a trailer.
Maintain a greater distance between your
vehicle and the one in front of you. You will
need more room to stop.
To compensate for the trailer, you will need
a larger than normal turning radius. When
passing, remember that you cannot
accelerate as fast as you normally would be­
cause of the added load. Make sure you
have enough room to pass. After passing,
allow plenty of room for your trailer before
changing lanes again.
Avoid jerky starts, sharp turns or rapid lane
changes.
After parking, always block the wheels of
both vehicle and trailer. Do not park with a
trailer on a slope. If it cannot be avoided, do
so only after doing the following:
• Apply foot brake.
• Have someone place chocks under both
vehicle and trailer wheels.
• With chocks in place, slowly release
brakes until wheel blocks absorb the load.
• Turn wheels to curb.
o Apply parking brake.
• Place automatic transmission in "P". If
you move the selector lever of the auto­
matic transmission to "P" before applying
the parking brake and before blocking the
wheels, you may require more force later to
move the lever out of the "P" position.
When restarting after parking on a slope, re­
verse the procedure:
• Start the engine.
• Shift transmission into gear.
o Release the parking brake and slowly
move away from the wheel blocks.
• Stop and have someone retrieve the
wheel blocks.
Notes
• Do not tow a trailer during the
break-in period of your vehicle.
• If you tow a trailer, your Audi may require
more frequent maintenance due to the ex­
tra load -see also page 228.
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VEHI
CLE CARE
J'4 WARN ING continued
• If you must work underneath
the vehicle with the wheels on the
ground, always make sure the ve­
hicle is on level ground. that the
wheels are always securely
blocked and that the engine can­
not be started. Always remove the
ignition key before anyone gets
under the vehicle.
Always make sure the transmis­
sion selector lever (automatic
transmission) is in "P" (Park posi­
tion) and the hand brake is firmly
applied.
• Always be extremely careful
when working on the vehicle. Al­ways follow commonly accepted safety practices and general com­
mon sense. Never risk personal in­
jury.
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Changing the engine settings
will adversely aHect emission
levels. This Is detrimental to the en­
vi ronment and increases fuel con­
sumption.
Always observe environmental reg­
ulations when disposing of old en­
gine oil. used brake fluid, dirty en­
gine coolant, spent batteries or
worn out tires.

•
The deflated full size spare tire cannot be
repaired or mounted using conventional
shop equipment. This work always has to
be performed by the man ufacturer of the
collapsible tire.
• All the air must be let out of the tire after
use before stowing it in the storage area
prov ided for it in the vehicle. Once all the air
is out, the tire will return to its original form.
To let the air out of the tire, either use a
sharp object to press down on the metal pin
in the valve, or use the valve-remo ving tool
on the back side of the dust cap to unscrew
the valve stem. Changing
a wheel
�W ARNING
You or your passengers could be
injured while changing a wheel if
you do not follow safety precau­
tions:
• If you have a flat tire, move a
safe distance off the road. Turn off
the engine, turn the emergency
flasher on and use other warning
devices to alert other motorists.
• Passengers must not rema in in
the vehicle when it is jacked up.
This includes children as well as
adults.
• Make sure that passengers wait
in a safe place away from the ve­
hicle and well away from the road­
way and traffic.
• Before you change a wheel, be
sure the ground is level and firm.
If necessary, use a sturdy board
under the jack. DO-IT-YOURSELF
SERVICE
�� WARN ING continued
• After installing the spare wheel,
make sure that you remount the
flat tire/Wheel in its storage area
properly and tighten the plastic
knurled screw securely.
• To help prevent the vehicle from
moving suddenly and possibly
slipping off the jack, always fully
set the parking brake and block
the wheel diagonally opposite the
wheel being changed. When one
front wheel is lifted off the
ground, placing the automatic
transmission in P (Park) will not
prevent vehicle movement.
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