2000 AUDI ALLROAD height

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Electronic
power control• EPC
The indicator light will come on when the
ignition is switc hed on. It should go out after
the engine starts. If
the engine management system experi­
ence trouble while you are on the road, the
indicator light will come on to alert you. The
electronic engine power control system will
automatically switch to the failure-mode
program. You will experience some reduc­
tion in engine power. Drive the vehicle to an
authoriz ed Audi Dealer as soon as possible. Side
marker lights I ;o�
head lights
The light comes on when the side marker
lights or head lights are switched on with
the ignition on.
Self-lev eling
suspension
The warning light will come on when you
switch on the ignition, and will then go out
after a few seconds just as a test to make
sure the light is working properly.
If the warning light blinks after the function
test, this means that the vehicle's ride
height has dropped down. It's normal for
this happen, for example, after the vehicle
has been parked for some time.
The warning light will go off after the self­
leveling suspension has re-adjusted the ve­
hicle ride height. After this has taken place,
the vehicle will now be at its original ground
clearance regardless of cargo load.
Do not drive off until the warn ing light stops
blinking, otherwise you could damage low­
mounted parts on the rear suspension if you
drive over uneven road surfaces.
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If the warning light is flashing, it can also
mean that the vehicle is riding ''too high"
(above the highest level). Once again, do
not drive off until the warning light stops
flashing.
If the .warning light stays on continuous ly,
there 1s a problem with the ride height ad­
JUStment system. The light will also come
on continuously if the vehicle is on an ex­
treme incline.
Tro uble in the ESP may also cause the warn­
ing light to remain on continuously.
A system failure can cause the vehicle to
have too little or too much ground clear­
ance. Drive very carefully and slowly to your
nearest authorized Audi dealer and have the
fault corrected.
See page 153 for additional information.
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Program {ESP)
The indicator light lights up when the igni­
tion is turned on, and it must go out after
about 2 seconds.
When the ESP system is in control mode,
this indicator light will flash while the ve­
hicle is being operated.
When you start the engine, the ESP
may shut off for safety reasons. The indica­
tor light also turns on to indicate this statu s.
If this should happen, you can reactivate the
ESP by turning the ignition off and then on
� gain. This indicator light will go out, indicat­
Ing that the system is once again operating
properly.
If the system is off or is malfunctioning, the
indi cator light will remain on.
Since the ESP system works together with
the ABS system, the ESP indicator light will
also come on if the ABS stops operating. Electronic
immobilizer
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When you turn on the ignition, the vehicle
key data are automatically scanned. The in­
dicator light will come on briefly, indicating
that the data verification procedure has
been acknowledged.
If a non-coded vehicle key was used (for ex­
ample a duplic ate key), the control light
goes to a continuous flashing mode. If this
happens, the vehicle cannot be started. See
also page 57

Ride height adjustment (4 Level Air Suspension)
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The ride height level can be adjusted auto­
matically or manually -depending on
the vehicle's speed:
• Low laval -Reduced ground clearance,
like a sport suspension. The lowest green
LED will come in the level display (2).
In automatic mode, the vehicle will auto­
matically lower to the low level after it
reaches about 75 mph (120 km/h). The sys­
tem builds in a brief delay before this hap­
pens. If the speed drops below about 45
mph (70 km/h) for an extended period, the
system resumes the normal level. •
Normal level -Standard ground clear­
ance. The two lower green LED's will now
be lit in the level display (2).
• High level -Increased ground clear­
ance for rough roads and trails. The three
lower LED's will now be lit in the level dis­
play (2).
• Highest level-Ride height level for ex­
tremely rough roads and terrain. All four
green LED's will now be lit in the level dis­
play (2).
Notes
• If you manually select "High" or "High­
est" while the automatic mode is on, but
the vehicle has slowed down to the point
where it lowers to "Normal" or "Low"
level, the system will automatically raise the
vehicle back to the "High" position.
When does this happen?
- If the vehicle speed falls below 38 mph
(60 km/h), this will happen after about
30 seconds.
- If the vehicle speed falls below 19 mph
(30 km/ h), this will happen right away. CONT
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Yo u can deactivate this mode either by
manuallly selecting Normal or Low level, or
by switching off the ignition.
To activate this mode again, first switch on
the ignition and then select High or Highest
level.
• In the manual mode, the automatic
switching to High level and automatic low­
ering to low level at high vehicle speeds are
deactivat ed.
• When you park your vehicle. make
certain that there is enough clear­
ance above the roof. Sometimes
changes in temperature or load will
cause the vehicle to raise itself auto­
matically. The roof could get dam­
aged if there isn't enough clearnace.
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Manual mode
To switch from the automatic mode to the
manual mode, press button (1) or (3) for at
least 2 seconds. Press again to return to the
automatic mode.
The yellow LED in the display (2) will be lit
in the manual mode.
15 4 Increasing
the vehicle ride height
manually
To make certain that the system functions
properly, do not raise the vehicle ride height
unless the engine is running.
Press button (3) to adjusting the vehicle to
the next higher level, ending at the high
laval.
Once you are in the high level, you can go to
the highest laval by pressing the button
again.
Levels that have been selected but not yet
reached by the vehicle are indicated by flas­
hing LED's in the level indicator (2).
The current actual level is indic ated by conti­
nuously lit LED's.
Manually lowering the ride height
Press button (1) to go to the next lower
laval. You can repeat this until you've se­
lected the low level.
The next level that was selected but has not
been reached by the vehicle is indicated by
a continuously lit LED in the level indica­
tor (2).
The current actual level is indic ated by flas­
hing LED's. Notes
• The control operations are dependent on
the vehicle's current speed. For example, it
is not possible to manually switch to the
·high level or highest level when the vehicle
is going above a cert ain speed.
Likewise, if ·you. have already selected the
high or highe st level, and the vehicle speeds
up above a certain speed, the system auto­
matically switches down to the next lower
level.
For example, at about 20 mph (35 km/h) the
vehicle will lower from the highest level to
the high level. Beginning at about 50 mph
(80 km/h), the system switches from the
high level to normal level.

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Notes continued
• At excessive loads (for example, over­
heating caused by frequent changes in the
ride height when the vehicle is stationary),
the system is temporarily deactivated for
safety reasons. The system will return to
full operation once it has cooled down.
• The system automatically switches to
the normal level if the ESP automatically
shuts off (see page 205). If this happens,
switch the ignition off, and then on again.
Now you can select the desired level once
again.
Jack mode
Activating Before lifting the vehicle with a jack or lift,
press buttons (1) and (3) at the same
time for at least 5 seconds with the ignition
switched on.
When the system is in the jack mode, the
LED's on control buttons (1) and (3), the yel­
low LED for the manual mode on the level
ind icator (2) and the warning light for level
control in the instrument cluster (see pa­
ge 123) will all come on.
Once this happens, tum off the ignition.
The vehicle can now be lifted. Deactivating
To deactivate the jack mode, press buttons
(1) and (3) at the same time for at least 5
seconds. The warning light in the instru­
ment cluster, the LED for manual mode, and
the LED's on the control buttons will all turn
off.
The original system state and full functional�
ity of the ride height system are now re­
stored.
In addition, the jack mode will automatically
be deactivated when vehicle speed ex­
ceec;ls 3 mph (5 km/h ).
�W ARNING
• Make certain that no one is lying
under the vehicle or has his I her
head or hands in the wheel house
while the ride height is changing
or when a iack is being used.
• Changes in outside tempera­
ture, in vehicle loads or in other
conditions will cause the vehicle
to adjust it's level automatically.
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Operate your vehicle safely
The condition of the vehicle is es­
sential for driving safety.
Therefore, always be sure to observe the
following points before you drive off:
• Check lights and turn signals.
• Check fuel level.
• Adjust the mirrors.
• Make sure that all lights and all
windows are clean.
• Make sure the air Intake slot be­
tween the engine hood and the
windshield is free of leaves, snow
and ice.
• Check warning and indicator
lights when starting the engine.
For driving safety, always follow the speci­
fied maintenance intervals in your Mainte­
nance booklet -especially for changing
the brake fluid, see page 242.
Yo ur personal driving style and your
attitude affect driving safety to a
very great extent.
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for your own safety:
• Wear your safety belts and wear
them properly, even if you're just
driving in the city or to the corner
store -see page 14.
• Make sure that all passengers are
wearing their safety belts properly,
even those sitting in the rear -
see page 14.
Passengers not wearing safety belts endan­
ger not only themselves in case of an acci­
dent, but also the driver and other passen­
gers.
• Make sure that children always sit
on the rear seat properly restrained
by a res traint system appropriate
for their size and age.
• Never transport a child in a rear­
facing child or infant seat on the
front passenger seat.
• Adjust your seat so that you can
easily reach all controls as far away
from the airbag as possible but no
closer than 10 in. (25 em) -
see page 76. •
The seating position is very im­
portant for the airbag performance
- see page 29.
• Always adjust the head restra ints
to the correct height.
For maximum protection, the upper edge of
the head restraints should be at least at
eye level, or higher .
• Always make sure that the move­
ment of the pedals is not restricted
In any way-see page 102.
• Store luggage and light items
properly
in the luggage compartment ­
see page 88.
of the roof - see page 191.
• If you drink, do not drive.
The use of alcohol, drugs and certain medi­
cations will seriously impair perception,
reactions and driving ability, and substan­
tially increase the risk of an accident and
personal injury.

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Driving on rough roads or rugged terrain
For off road use, your Audi allroad is
equipped with a 4-level air suspension ride­
height adjustment system, in addition to all
wheel drive.
Yo ur vehicle's ground clearance (ride height)
can be adjusted to changing terrain condi­
tions with the push of a butt on.
At the highe st level setting (maximum clear­
ing level), ground clearance is 8.2 inches
(20.8 em).
Some general tips
Navar drive on terra in that is too de­
manding for the design of your ve­
hicle or for your driving abilities.
Navar t�;�ke any unnecessary
chances!
• Before you take your vehicle off-roa d,
make certain that you know how to operate
the ride height adjustment system-see pa­
ge 153. •
Make sure that you adjust the ride height
just before you travel on any rough sections
of terra in.
• Always adjust the vehicle's speed
to the trail and terrain conditions.
• Stow any luggage or other items in the
luggage compartment and make certain
that they are properly secured so that they
do not shift.
• Never travel on any roads, trails or terrain
on which motor vehicle travel is prohibited.
r.:Cib Always protect the environ­W ment. Respect our natural su�
roundings.
• After traveling off-road, remember to re­
move any branches or other foreign objects
caught in the grille, underbody or wheels. In
particular, look for foreign objects (stones)
caught in the tire treads.
Check the vehicle for possible damage.
• Clean dirty windows, headlight and tail­
light lenses and license plates. •
Check your brakes after traveling off-road
especially after driving through water.
• If need be, clean the underbody, suspen­
sion parts, etc. (for example, in an under­
body wash).
Some driving tips
Unpaved roads and off-road
• Drive slowly on unfamiliar roads and ter­
rain, and stay alert for unexpected hazards
(for example, potholes, rocks and stumps).
• To avoid hanging up the vehicle and dam­
aging the undercarriage on extremely un­
even terrain, drive over large humps with
the hump in the center of the vehicle.
Instead, always drive over the hump with
the vehicle wheels on one side of the ve­
hicle positioned over the crown of the
hump.
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To avoid damaging parts of the air
suspension system. you must have
the ride level adjustment system in
the jack mode whenever a jack or lift
is used to raise the vehicle:
Activati ng the jack mode
• Before using the jack or lift to raise the ve­
hicle, you must press buttons (1) and (3) at
the same time for at least 5 seconds with
the ignition switched on.
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the jack mode. the LED's on the control
buttons (1) and (3), the yellow LED in the
manual mode on the ride level display (2) as
well as the ride level control indicator light
on the instrument cluster must all be on
(see page 123).
• Now switch off the ignition and change
the tire.
Shutting off the jack mode once
you've finished changing the tire
Yo u can shut off the jack mode again by si­
mu ltaneously pessing buttons (1) and (3) for
at least 5 seconds. The indicator light in the
instrument cluster, the LED for the manual
mode, and the LED's in the control buttons
will go out.
The original state of the system and full
functionality of the ride height control sys­
tem will be restored.
In addition, the jack mode is automatically
deactivated when the vehicle speed of
about 3 mph (5 km/h) is exceeded. Step
2
Ta ke jack, tools and spare wheel out of the
luggage compartment.
The hub caps can be removed with the hook
which is provided in the vehicl e's tool kit.
Insert the hook into a hole and pull the hub
cap off.