2000 AUDI ALLROAD oil

---------------------CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT
Engine oil pressure
If this warning light comes on, 1t Indi cates
that the engine oil pressure is too low.
• Stop the engine immediately,
check the engine oil level and
add oil if necessary.
If engine oil level is normal but the
light comes on again, do not con­
tinua to operate the vehicle. This
could damage the engine.
Tu rn the engine off and contact the nearest
Audi Dealer for assistance.
The oil pressure warning light is not
an indicator for low engine oil level.
To check the oil level, always use
dipstick (sea page 235).
Make it a habit to have the engine oil
level checked with every fuel filling.
A Always heed all WA RNINGS
� on page 232. Brake
pads worn
0
See your Audi Dealer promptly to have front
and rear brake pads checked and replaced
as necessary.
Headlights I tail lights
�
Check, repair or replace:
• Light bulbs
• Fuses
• Electrical connections.
Washer fluid
Replenish the windshield washer
fluid in the container (see page 250).
Fuel Pull into the next filling station and
fill up. Battery
voltage too high
t::::1
or too low
See your Audi Dealer promptly to locate and
correct the problem. The battery may be run
down, the generator may be overcharging,
or the V-belt tension may need adjustment.
The voltage in the electrical system is dis­
played on the voltmeter. See page 120 for
additional details.
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Check
engine oil level �N
Check the engine oil level as soon as pos­
sible by using the dip stick. Add engine oil
accordingly. See page 236.
Engine oil sensor
defective �ENOOR
Contact an authorized Audi dealer and have
the engine oil sensor inspected.
Speed warning 8 or 8
The stored speed h·as been exceeded. Slow
down or set new speed.
Dynamic headlight dimmer �(D
control• not functioning =1.
•
Have your authorized Audi dealer repair the
headlight dimmer control.
Refer to "Xenon lights" on page 157 for de­
tails.
14 4 Speed
warning
You can store a road speed which is not to
be exceeded. As soon as you exceed that
speed by approximately 6 miles (1 0 kilome­
ters), a warning tone sounds and "MPH"
("k m/h ") appears in the disp lay.
Nota Always monitor the vehicle speed by
means of the speedometer. The speed
warning device may only be used as a re­
minder not to exceed the posted speed
limit. The
following describes how to store or de­
lete speed warnings 1 and 2.
Speed warning 1
The ''MPH" ("km/h ") disappears when you
reduce the speed below the stored speed.
Also, the ''MPH" goes out when the driving
speed increases approximately 25 mph
(40 km/h) over the set speed for at least
1 0 seconds. The stored speed is not de­
leted.
Selec ting speed limit
Press the test button for the Auto-Check
control briefly when the desired speed is in­
dicated on the speedometer. The speed
warning symbol lights up when the button
is released to confirm that the selected
speed has been stored.
The set speed limit remains stored until
another speed is selected by pressing the
button again or until the memory is cleared.

----------------------VEHICLE
OPERATION
,:lib Remove
supplementary roof
� rack components when not In
use.
At high road speeds, the increased air �e­
sistance caused by the cross bars also In­
creases fuel consumption.
,:lib Switch oH any electrical equip­
� ment when no longer needed.
The more electricity you consume, the
higher the fuel consumption.
,:lib Check your vehicle 's fuel co?­'l!�Sr sumption regularly. Keep a writ­
ten record or use the trip odometer .
Check your fuel consumption ea?h time you
refu el. By doing this, you can d1scov �r a �y
inc onsistencies which could result 1n In­
creased fuel consumption and have these
checked before other problems appear. •
Check your oil each time you fill
your tank
The amount of oil used is related to engine
load and speed.
It is normal for the oil consumption of a new
engine to reach its lowest value after a cer­
tain mileage has been driven.
You must drive your vehicle about 3,000
miles (5 000 kilome tres) before you can
properly assess oil consumption.
This also applies to fuel consumption and
engine output.
• The published ENVIRONME NTAL
PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA) and
Tr ansport Canada consumption esti­
mates may not correspond to your
actual consumption on the road.
which will vary depending upon ve­
hicle load and speed. road and
weather conditions. trip length. etc. The
catalytic converter is an efficient
"clean-up" device built into the exhaust
system of the vehicle. The catalyttc convert­
er burns many of the pollutants in the ex­
haust gas before they are released into the
atmosphere.
The exclusive use of unleaded fuel is
critically important fo.r the life of
the catalytic converter and proper
functioning of the engine - see
page 225.
The catalytic converter will be per­
manently damaged by:
• Exc eeding the correct engine oil
level - see page 236;
• Driving until the fuel tank be­
comes completely empty. The en­
gine could misfire. Unburned fuel
could also get into the exhaust sys­
tem and this could cause the catalyt­
ic converter to overheat;
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HICL E OPER ATION
Driving on slopes
• If you find that you cannot climb a grade,
never try to turn. Back down the hill in re­
verse gear. If you don't. the vehicle may
tip or roll over!
• To reduce the danger of rolling the ve­
hicle, drive the vehicle as close as possible
to the "fall line" (direction of maximum
slope) -not at an angle to the fall line.
If it feels like the vehicle is about to
roll over when you are trav eling at
an angle to the fall line, turn into the
fall line immediately.
• Never park your vehicle on extreme
uphill or down hill slopes.
Deep snow
• You should promptly install wheels
equipped with winter or all-season tires
when you expect winter road conditions -
see page 260.
• Install snow chains before attempting to
drive through deep, unplowed snow - see
page 261.
200 Driving
through water
• Always make certain that the ride level
system is in the highest level before cross­
ing streams and similar water obstacles.
• You should always determine how deep
the water is before you drive through it.
• When crossing through water, travel only
at a walking speed. If possible, do not
stop and do not shut off the engine.
• Avo id driving through salt water
(beaches, for example).
After you have traveled through wa­
ter, mud or slush, your brakes may
be slow to respond due to wet brake
rotors and pads. To get back the full
braking effectiveness, apply the
brakes cautiously to dry them out­
The brakes must be dry before you
can get full brake performance. Sand,
quicksand and similar unsta­
ble soils
Cross sandy or other unstable terrain briskly
and, if possible, do not stop.

Braking
General notes
• The brakes on today's automobiles are
still subject to wear, depending largely on
operating conditions and driving habits. On
vehicles which are driven mostly in stop­
an d-go city traffic or which are driven hard,
the brake pads should be checked by your
authorized Audi Dealer more often than
specified in the Maintenance booklet.
• On steep slopes, you should use the
braking effect of the engine. This way, you
prevent unnecessary wear to the brake sys­
tem. If you must use your brakes, do not
hold the brakes down continu ously. Pump
the brakes at interv als.
• Under certain conditions, for example,
when driving through water or very heavy
rain, or even after washing your vehicle, the
braking effect can be reduced due to the
wet brake pads or pads which are iced-up in
the winter. A few cautious brake applica­
tions should dry off the brake pads or re­
move ice coati ngs. The
effect iveness of the brakes can be re­
duced when the vehicle is driven on a salt­
covered road and the brakes are not used.
Clean off accumulated salt coating from
brake discs and pads with a few cautious
brake applications.
�W ARNING
• 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 effectiveness of
the entire brake aystem.
• Failure of one brake circuit will
impair the braking capability re­
sulting in an increased stopping
distance.
Avo id driving the vehicle and have
it towed to the nearest authorized
Audi Dealer or qualified work­
shop. VEH
ICLE OPERATION
Brake booster
�W ARNING
• The brake booster works with
vacuum pressure which is created
only when the engine is running.
Never let the vehicle roll to a stop
with the angina shut off.
• If the brake booster is not work­
ing, for example when towing your
vehicle, or because the brake boo­
ster has somehow been damaged,
the brake pedal must be pressed
harder to make up for the lack of
booster assistance.
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Functioning of Anti-Lock Brake
System (ABS)
The ABS contributes effectively to vehicle
control since it prevents the wheels from
locking when the brakes are applied. This
means that the vehicle remains steerable
and is less likely to skid.
Nota
Yo u don't have to "pump" the brake.
Just hold the brake pedal down.
However, do not expect that the ABS short­
ens braking distance under all circum­
stances. When driving on gravel or on newly
fallen snow on top of icy surfaces, braking
distance may be even longer , therefore, un­
der these circumstances, it is especially im­
portant that you drive slowly and with great
care.
202 How the
ABS system works
An automatic check is made when a speed
of about 4 mph (6 km/h) is reached.
When this happens a pumping noise can be
heard.
If an individual wheel begins to rotate too
slowly in relation to vehicle speed and tends
to lock, the ABS automatically reduces
brake pressure to prevent that wheel from
locking.
This automatic adjustment process
will cause a slight vibration of the
brake pedal and soma noises to alert
you that vehicle speed must be
adapted to existing road and traffic
conditions. Enhanced
ABS function {Offroad­
Mode)
To improve braking on loose terrain (for ex­
ample: gravel, scree, mud, slush, snow),
turn off the ESP (see page 205), which will
switch the ABS to a special mode designed
for off-road requirements.
In this mode, the ABS control system is
changed to allow a "wedge" of loose rock
or soil to form in the front of the wheels.
This improves braking performance.
The ESP indicator light in the instrument
cluster will come on when you have
switched to this special ABS mode (see
page 124).
This special ABS mode will remain active up
to about 40 mph (60 km/h). ABS operation
is not affected at speeds over 40 mph
(60 km/h).
To turn his special ABS mode off, press the
ESP button (To activate ESP, see page 152).
The ABS off-road mode will also be deacti­
vated when vou turn off the engine.

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'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.

Washing
The best protection against environmental
influences is frequent washing and waxing.
How often this is required depends on how
much the vehicle is used, where it is parked
(garage, in the open under trees, etc.), the
seasonal and weather conditions as well as
env ironmental influences. The longer bird
droppings, insects, tree resin, road and in­
dustrial grime, tar, soot, road salt and other
materials remain on the vehicle paint, the
more lasting their destructive effect will be.
High temperatures, as from strong sunlight,
intensify the corrosive effect.
Under certain circumstances, weekly
washing may be necessary. Under other
conditions. a monthly washing and waxing
may be adequate.
After the winter, the underside of the ve­
hicle should be thoroughly washed. Automatic
car wash
The vehicle paint is so durable that the ve­
hicle can normally be washed without prob­
lems in an automatic car wash. However,
the effect on the paint depends to a large
extent on the design of the facil ity, the filter­
ing of the wash water, the type of wash and
care material, etc. If the paint has a dull ap­
pearance after going through the car wash
or is scratched, bring this to the atte ntion of
the operator immediately. If necessary use
a different car wash.
Notes
• Before going through a car wash, be sure
to take the usual precautions such as clos­
ing the windows and sunroof*.
• You don't have to remove the factory­
installed radio antenna. However, if your ve­
hicle is equipped with the Navigation Sys­
tem*, then you must remove the antenna.
• If you have installed additional accesso­
ries on the vehicle -such as spoilers, roof
rack, etc. -it is best to ask the car wash op­
erator if these should be remov ed. VE
HICLE CARE
Washing the vehicle by hand
� In the intsi'Sst of the environ­
� msnt, the vehicle should only be
washed in special wash bays.
First soften the dirt with plenty of water and
rinse off as well as possible.
Then clean the vehicle with a soft sponge,
glove or brush starting on the roof and work­
ing down using only slight pressure. Special
car wash soap should only be used for very
persistent dirt.
Rinse the sponge or glove thoroughly and
oft en.
Clean wheels .and sill panels last, using a dif­
ferent sponge if pos sible.
After washing the vehicle, rinse thoroughly
with water and wipe it off.
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