2000 AUDI ALLROAD engine

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ROLS AND
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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.

Headlight flasher
You can signal with your headlights by pull­
ing the lever toward the steering wheel.
When flashing headlights, the blue indicator
light will come on. Xenon
lights*
After starting the engine the Xenon head­
ligh ts are automatically adjusted to the load
and angle of the vehicle (for example, during
acceleration, braking). This prevents on­
coming traffic from experiencing unneces­
sary glare from your headlights.
If the system is not operating properly, a
warning symbol will be displayed in the
Auto Check Control -see page 144. CONTROLS
AND EQUIPMENT
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Cruise
control
For your driving comfort the cruise control
system can be used to keep the vehicle
speed constant, as long as the engine pow­
er and braking are not affected, beginning at
about 25 mph (40 km/h).
15 8 �W
ARNING
• To help keep the vehicle under
control, do not use the cruise con­
trol when driving on winding or
slippery roads, or in heavy or vary­
ing traffic.
• Only usa cruise control when
traffic and weather conditions al­
low you to drive at a steady speed.
• To prevent unintended opera­
tion of cruise control, turn it off
when it is not being used.
• It is dangerous to use the Re­
sume feature when the previously
set speed is too fast for existing
traffic conditions.
The system is operated with switch A and
button B located on the tum signal lever. Switc
hing the system on
Slide switch A to ON.
Se tting speed
When the vehicle reaches the speed to be
maintained, push button B (SET). Now you
can take your foot off the gas pedal.
You can increase the speed by using the ac­
celerator pedal. When the pedal is released,
the system continues to control the vehicle
at the speed previously set.
However, this will not occur if the vehicle
speed exceeds the speed that was set by
more the 6 miles per hour (10 km/hl for lon­
ger than 5 minutes. The speed will then
have to be set again.

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Cli
mate controls
�W ARNING
• For clear visibility and safe driv­
ing, it is extremely important that
you follow the operating instruc­
tions on the proper use and func­
tion of the ventilation/heating, de­
fogg ing{defr osting and air condi­
tioning system in this manual. If in
doubt, consult your authorized
Audi Dealer.
• Good visibility comas with
clean windows free of fog, con­
densation and frost.
• Maximum heating output and
fast defro sting will occur only af­
ter the engine has reached operat­
ing temperature. Wait until you
have good visibility before moving
your vehicle.
16 2 The
air conditioner is fully auto­
matic, and is designed to maintain a com­
fortable and uniform climate inside the ve­
hicle .
The temperature of the air supplied to the in­
terior, the fan speed, air distribution and vol­
ume of air delivery are regulated automati­
cally.
This automatic climate control program can
also be adjusted manually by the driver and
the front passenger.
The illustration on the next page shows the
controls for the driver and front passenger
in the center console. The left display indi­
cates the temperature selected for the driv­
er's side and the right display the tempera­
ture selected for the front passenger's side.
The temperature is selected by pressing the
"+" or "-" buttons beneath the respective
displays. Recommended
standard setting for
all-year operation:
After switching on the ignition
• Select a temperature of
75 oF (23°C) and
• Press AUTO button.
With this setting, you attain maximum com­
fort in the least amount of time.
You only need to change this setting to
meet your personal needs.
Air outlets - see page 165.

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General notes
• Vehicle heating is depend upon tne tem­
perature of the engine coolant -therefore,
your vehicle interior will warm uponly when
the engine has reached its operating tem­
perature.
When the ambient temperature is too low,
the fan only switches to high speed modes
when the coolant has reached a sufficiently
high temperature, or when the ® button
has been depressed.
• Keeping the air intake slots in front of the
windshield free from ice, snow and debris
helps to make sure that the climate control
system will work properly.
• When the air conditioner compressor is
on it reduces both the temperature and the
humid ity of the air inside the vehicle. This
prevents the windows from fogging up.
• The air conditioner works best with the
windows and power roof* closed. •
If the inside temperature is very high af­
ter the vehicle has been parked in the sun,
open windows and allow the hot air to es­
cape before switching on the air condi­
tioner.
• The dust and pollen filter will prevent
dust and pollen etc. in the outside air from
entering the car. Switch to air recirculation
to prevent unpleasant fumes from entering
the vehicle.
If water drips under the
vehicle ...
At high outside temperatures and humidity,
condensation may drip from the evaporator.
This is normal and does not indicate a leak.
If the airflow is not cool ...
• At low ambient temperatures the air con­
ditioner compressor switches off automati­
cally. The compressor cannot be switc hed
on again in this case, even by pressing the
AUTO button. •
The air conditioner may switch itself off
temporarily to ensure sufficient engine
cooling when the engine is running at full
load.
The air conditioner will also be switched off
temporarily in the kick-down function. See
page 109.
• Check the air conditioning fuse on the
fuse p imel -see page 27 4. Have it replaced,
if necessary.
• If you suspect that the air conditioner is
damaged, for instance after an accident,
switch to the ECON and have the system
examined immediately for leaks or other
damage.
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Cigar ette lighter I Socket
Push the knob in. When the cigarette
lighter is ready for use, the knob will pop
out again.
The socket for the ciga rette lighter can be
used for 12 volt appliances with maximum
consump tion of up to 1 00 watts, such as a
hand spot light, small vacuum cleaner, etc. �W
ARNING
The cigarette lighters and sockets
remain functional even after the
ignition key is removed.
Therefore. to avoid injury. never
leave children inside the vehicle
without supervision.
Remem ber, you can discharge the battery if
the engine is not running and power is used
to run an appliance connected to the socket.
For more information, see "Additional
accessories, Modifications and Parts re­
placement," page 262.
Only use plugs that fit properly, to avoid
damaging the socket. Electrical
socket in the luggage
compartment
The electrical socket in the luggage
compartment is located on the left side in
the trim panel.
To fold the cover down, lightly press the
cover.
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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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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.
19 4 Therefore,
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.