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All axle components are new on account of
the geometric and kinematic modifications as
compared to the predecessor model, the air
suspension and the weight reductions
achieved.
Rear axle highlights
– Use of air suspension in conjunction with
electronically controlled damping
– Aluminium subframe to help
reduce weight
– Connection of anti-roll bar to trapezium
link
– Use of shorter track rod to reduce change
in toe on compression and extension of
suspension
– Use of ball studs to connect wheel bearing
housing and track rod, thus reducing
secondary spring rate
– Use of slotted bonded rubber bushes in
upper transverse link and connection
between trapezium link and subframe
Rear axle design and operation are
described in SSP 285.
Rear axle
The rear axle is a more advanced version of
the familiar Audi A8 trapezium-link axle.
Running Gear
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Multifunction steering wheel
A new multifunction steering wheel has been
introduced as standard. This is equipped with
special paddles (as used in formula 1 and for
the Le Mans R8) for manual shifting of the
6-speed Tiptronic
®. The voice control option
for radio, CD changer, telephone, navigation
system and MMI address book can also be
operated by way of the multifunction steering
wheel.
Dash panel insert display
Selection menu for:
– Radio station
– CD track
– Telephone address book
– Navigation system information
display
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Press MODE button:
For telephone, navigation system and
radio/CD menu selection
Turn left function control:
To select menu item
Press left function control:
For selection within chosen menu item
To accept a telephone callPress PTT (push to talk) button:
To activate/deactivate voice control
Turn right function control:
To regulate volume
Press right function control:
To repeat last navigation system message
Volume level/navigation
message repetition
control
Voice control
start/termination
button MODE button Menu selection
controlPaddle –Paddle +
