2000 AUDI ALLROAD clutch

CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT---------------------
Pedals
The movement of the pedals must
never be obstructed by a floor mat
or any other object.
• In case one of the two brake circuits fails,
incr eased brake pedal travel is required to
bring the vehicle to a full stop.
• You should always be able to depress the
accelerator and the clutch pedals all the way
down to the floor.
• All pedals must be able to return to their
original position unhindered.
Only use floor mats which leave the pedal
area free and can be secured with floor mat
faste ners.
�W ARNING
Never place any objects in the area
of the pedals. In case of sudden
braking or an accident. an object
could interfere with pedal
function. You would not be able to
brake or accelerate.
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Floor mats. floor mat fasteners
Floor mats are factory installed in your ve­
hicle.
Floor mat fasteners are installed in the foot­
wells of the front and rear* seats.
Floor mats used in your vehicle must be at­
tached to these fasteners (see illustration).
This will prevent the floor mats from sliding
into positions that could interfere with the
safe operation of your vehicle. Suitable Audi
floor mats can be obtained
from an auth orized Audi Dealer.
�W ARNING
Do not install additional floor mats
on top of existing floor mats be­
cause you will not be able to fasten
them down.
If you remove the floor mats for
cleaning. be sure to fasten them
again securely when reinstalling.

CONTROLS AND
EQUIPMEN T--------------------
Selecting a driving position
�W ARNING
• Power is transmitted to the
wheels as soon as a driving posi­
tion Is engaged. Therefore, when
the selector lever is in a driving
position, the vehicle may creep
even at idle speed. Do not release
the parking brake or foot brake un­
til you are ready to move.
• If you must check under the
hood with the engine running,
never have any driving position en­
gaged. Make sure the selector le­
ver is securely locked into the P
(Park) position with the parking
brake firmly set. Otherwise, any
increase in engine speed may set
the vehicle in motion, even with
the parking brake applied.
• Do not accelerate while select­
ing a driving position. At this time
the engine must run at idle speed
so that no undue stress will be
placed on the automatic clutches
in the transmission.
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WARNING continued
o If the selector lever is uninten­
tionally moved into N (Neutral}
while you are driving, take your
foot off the accelerator pedal and
wait to idle speed before selecting
a driving position.
• Never shift into R (Reverse) or P
(Park) when the vehicle is in mov­
ing. You will damage the transmis­
sion.
Sta rting off
Select a gear. Wait for the transmis·
sion to engage the gaar (the vehicle
may move slightly). Then press the gas
pedal.
Maneuvering
When alternating between forward (D) and
reverse (R)-for instance, while maneuver­
ing the vehicle into a tight parking space -
shift only when the vehicle has come to a
full stop and the engine is running at idle
speed. Stopping
• When stopping briefly, at a traffic light for
example, it is not necessary to move these­
lector lever to N (Neutra l). Simply apply
the foot brake.
• The driving positions must never be used
for holding the vehicle on a hill. Always use
the foot brake when stopped on inclines.
mi WARNING
It is best never to get out of the
driver's seat when the engine is
running. However, if you must get
out of the vehicle, do this: Move
the selector lever securely into the
P (Park) position and apply the
parking brake firmly. If you are not
securely in P (Park), your vehicle
could move, possibly causing a se­
rious accident.

CONTROLS
AND EQUIPMENT---------------------
Starting procedures
� WARN ING
• Always fasten safety belts be­
fore driving.
• Never start or let the engine run
in a confined or enclosed area. Ex­
haust fumes from the engine con­
tain carbon monoxide, a colorless
and odorless gas. Carbon monox­
ide can be fatal if inhaled.
• Never leave the engine idling
unattended. An unattended ve­
hicle with a running engine poses
a danger of personal injury or
theft.
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dib To avoid unnecessary engine
W wear and to reduce exhaust
emissions, do not let your vehicle
stand end warm up. Be ready to
drive off immediately after starting
your vehicle. Maintain moderate
speed until the engine is completely
warm. Remember, the engine per­
forms bast at operating tempera­
ture.
Manual transmission
Yo ur Audi with manual transmission is
equipped with an "interlock-fea ture".
Start the engine with the gearshift
lever in Neutral and the clutch pedal
fully depressed. Remember, you
must depress and hold the clutch
pedal all the way down, otherwise
the engine will not start.
Automatic transmission
Engine will start with selector lever in N
(Neutral) or P (Park) only. Starting
engine
• Do not depress the gas pedal while
starting. This applies at any outside temper­
ature.
• As soon as the engine starts, release the
ignition key.
• If the engine does not start the first time
or stalls, turn the ignition off and restart.
• Operate the starter for no more than
10 seconds.
• Allow about 30 seconds between each
starting attempt.
• When starting a very hot engine, it may
be necessary to slightly depress the gas
pedal after starting the engine.

Radiator
fan
The radiator fan is driven by the engine via
the V-belt. The viscous clutch regulates the
speed of the fan according to the tempera­
ture of the coolant.
An auxiliary electric radiator fan switches on
and off depending on coolant temperature
and other vehicle operation conditions.
� WARNING
• Always use extreme caution to
prevent clothing. jewelry, or long
hair from getting caught in the en­
gine driven radiator fan, V-belt or
other moving parts.
• Never touch the auxiliary elec­
tric radiator fan. The fan can
switch on suddenly and injure you.
Always heed all WA RNINGS
on page 232. Power
steering
Yo ur vehicle is equipped with a Servotro­
nic power steering. The degree of
power assistance is regulated electronically
according to road speed.
The fluid reservoir is in the engine compart­
ment near the windshield washer container.
The correct fluid level in the reserv oir is im­
portant for the proper functioning of power
steer ing.
The power steering fluid level is checked
during the scheduled Maintenance ser­
vices.
If the electronic regulating system is not
working properly, this is most noticeable
when turning the steering wheel at low
speeds (for example when parking) -more
effort will be required than usual. The fault
should be rectified by an Audi Dealer as
soon as possible. VEH
ICLE CARE
Note
• When the engine is running, never hold
the steering wheel turned all the way to the
right or to the left for longer than 15 sec­
onds. The power steering pump will over­
heat the hydraulic fluid if you hold the steer­
ing wheel all the way turned.
This will damage the power steering
system.
Each time the steering wheel is turned all
the way to the right or left when stopped,
you will hear noises caused by the severe
stress placed on the power steering pump.
At the same time, engine idle speed drops.
• If the power steering system
should fail, or if the engine is not
running (for example, while being
towed). you will still be able to steer
the vehicle, however. more effort
will be required.
• If the power steering system should
have a leak, or is not functioning properly,
contact your authorized Audi Dealer imme­
diately.
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