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converter of conventional automatic transmissions and allow the
vehicle to accelerate without a noticeable break in the power flow.
With the aid of
tiptronic, the gears can optionally be shifted manu
ally => page 103. •
Applies to vehicles: wit h S tronic®
Selector lever positions
All the selector lever positions are explained in this
section.
Fig. 85 Display:
Selector lever posi
tions
The selector lever position is shown in the instrument cluster
display by highlighting the appropriate symbol.
P -Park lock
In this position the gears are mechanically locked.
The park lock must only be engaged with the vehicle
stationary
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To engage P and to remove the lever from this position, you must
depress the release button (button in the selector lever handle)
and
simultaneously you must step on the brake pedal.
R -reverse
In this position, reverse is engaged. Reverse gear must only be engaged with the vehicle
stationary and
the engine running at idle speed=>& .
To engage R, you have to depress the release button
and simulta
neously step on the brake pedal. In the R position, the back -up lights
illuminate with the ignition on.
N -Neutral
The transmission is in neutral in this position .
D -Normal position for driving forward
In this position, the forward gears are automatically shifted up and
down, depending on engine load and vehicle speed.
To engage S from N, the brake pedal must be depressed at speeds
below 5 km/h or when the vehicle is stationary=>& .
In certain circumstances (driving in the mountains for example) it
can be beneficial to switch temporarily to the manual shift program
=>
page 103 in order to adjust the gear ratios to driving conditions
manually .
S -Sport setting
Th e S setting should be selected for sporting driving . The power
reserves of the engine can be fully exploited through later upshifts.
To engage S from N, the brake pedal must be depressed at speeds
below 5 km/h or when the vehicle is stationary =>& .
& WARNING
• Never place the selector lever in the R or P position while the
vehicle is moving -risk of an accident!
• With the engine running, it is necessary to hold the vehicle with
the foot brake in all selector lever positions (except P and Nl,
because even at idle speed the transfer of power is never
completely interrupted -the vehicle "creeps".
If the vehicle is
stationary and the transmission is engaged, the engine should
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hood). Other wise the vehi cle will immediately start to move -
s ometime s even if the p arking brake is firmly applied -ris k of an
a ccident !
• Before you or other per sons open the hood and work on a
running e ngine , the sel ector le ver must be moved to P and the
parking brake applied firmly -ris k of an a cc iden t! Follow the
wa rning sti ck ers
~ pag e 209, "Engine compa rt me nt".
[ i ] Tips
If you have inadvertently shifting into N while the vehic le is moving ,
you shou ld remove y our foo t from the acce lerator and wait unti l the
engine speed has dropped to idle before shifting back to Dor S . •
Ap plies to ve hicles : with S tro ni c®
Selector lever lock
The selector lever lock prevents a gear from being
engaged accidentally and unin tentionally setting the
vehicle in motion.
F ig . 8 6 Sel ector l ever
l oc ks
The selector lever lock is released as fo llows:
- Switch the ign ition on .
Contro ls and eq uip
ment
St ep on t he br ake pedal and simu ltan eously hold down
the rel ease button.
Autom ati c sele ctor le ver lo ck 6ll
The selector lever is locked in the P and N positions when the igni
tion is on. To move the lever fr om these pos itions the driver mus t
depress the brake pedal. As a reminder to the driver, the fol lowing
warning appears in the ins trument cluster display when the selector
is in P and N:
APPLY BRAKE WHEN ENGAGING GEAR WITH VEHICLE
S TATIONAR Y
In addition, the symbol «s> for the automatic selector lever lock i llu
minates in the shif t gate .
The selector lever lock is effective only when the vehic le is
stationary and at speeds below 5 km/h . At higher speeds, the lock in
the N position is automatically sw itched o ff .
The selector lever is not locked when rapid shifts are made through
the N posi tion (e .g. from R to DI. This allows you to "rock" the vehicle
if it becomes stuck . If the lever is in the N position for more than
1 second with the brake pedal not depressed, the selector lock
engages automatically.
Release button
The release button in the selector lever handle prevents accidental shifts into certain selector lever positions . When you press the
re lease button, the selector lever lock is cancelled. In the i llustra
tion , the positions in which the release button has to be pressed are
h ighlighted in co lor~ fig. 86 .
Ignition key removal lock
The ignition key can only be remove after the ignition is switched off
if the selector lever is in P . As long as the ignition key is removed, the
selector lever is locked in P. •
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Ap plies to vehicles : wit h S tro ni c®
Kick -dovvn feature
The kick-down feature allows maximum acceleration.
If you depress the accelerator pedal fully beyond the full-throttle
position, the transmission automatically downshifts one gear,
depending on vehicle speed and engine rpm. The upshift into the
next higher gear takes place as soon as the maximum specified
engine speed is reached.
& WARNING
Please note that the drive wheels can spin if the kick-down is used
on a smooth slippery road -risk of skidding! •
Applies to vehicles : withs t ro ni c®
Launch Control Program
The Launch Control Program permits maximum accelera
tion .
In order to use Launch Control, the ASR (Anti-Slip Regula
tion) must be disabled. When ASR is disabled, the ESP
warning/indicator light 9 in the instrument cluster illumi
nates . So that Launch Control can be used, the engine must
be at operating temperature and the steering wheel must
not be turned .
- With the engine running, briefly press the ESP button.
The message "ASR off" appears in the instrument cluster
d isplay.
- Shift the gear lever to "S" or the tiptronic® position.
- Step on the brake pedal with your left foot and keep the
brake pedal fully depressed for at least one second.
Controls and equip
ment
- With your right foot, step on the accelerator to the wide
open throttle position or Kickdown. The engine speed
settles at about 3,200 rpm.
- Take your left foot off the brake.
The S tronic® in your vehicle is electronically controlled. A special
Launch Control Program provides the best acceleration from a
standing start .
& WARNING
• Always adapt your driving to the traffic flow.
• Only use Launch Control when road and traffic conditions allow
it and other drivers will not be endangered or annoyed by your
driving and the acceleration of the vehicle.
• Make sure that ESP remains enabled. With the ESP disabled,
the vehicle could brake away, particularly on a slick and slippery road -risk of skidding!
• Once acceleration is finished, switch ASR on again by briefly
pushing the ESP button. •
Applies to vehicles: with S tronic®
Back-up program
In the event of a system malfunction, there is an back-up
program.
In the event of system malfunctions, the automatic transmission
switches to the fail- safe mode. This is signalled by one segment or
all the segments in the display illuminating or going out .
Th e effect of a system malfunction can be one of the following:
• The program shifts only into certain gears.
• Reverse gear can no longer be engaged.
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Homelink®
Universal remote control
A pplies to vehi cles: w ith Home link® unive rsa l re mo te cont ro l
General information
The Homelink® fea ture c an learn up to three radio
frequency codes for m ost current transmitters used for
operating garage doors, estate gates, home or outdoor
lighting systems, and other devices.
You must first pr ogram the Homelink® transmitter before you can
use the system=> page 108, "Programming the Homelink® trans
mitter".
In order to program the Homelink® transmitter for devices uti lizing
rolling code, a second person on a ladder who can safe ly reach the
garage door opener motor is recommended. It is also necessary to
locate the "learn" button on your garage door opener motor . Refer
t o the operating instructions for the opener, as the location a nd
color of this but ton may vary by manufacturer.
You can still use the origina l remote control for the device at any
time.
& WARNING
• Never use the Homelink"" transmitte r with any garage door
opener that does have not the safety stop and rever se feature as
required by federal safety standards . This includes any garage
door opener model manufactured before April 1 , 1982 .
• A garage door opener whi ch cannot detect an obje ct, signaling
the door to stop and rever se does not meet current federal safety
standard s. U sing a ga rage door opener without these features
increases risk of serious injury or death .
Controls and equip
ment
& W ARNIN G (continu ed )
• For safety re asons never relea se the p ark ing brake or st art the
engine while anyone i s standing in front of the vehi cle .
• A garage door or an estate gate may sometimes be set
in
motion when the Homelink ® remote control is being
programmed . If the d evice is repeated ly act ivated , this can over
strain motor and damage it s elec trical component s -an over
heated motor is a fire hazard !
• To avoid po ssible in juries or property damage, please alway s
make ab solutely certain that no persons or obje cts are located in
the range of motion of any equipment being operated.
[ i ] Tips
• If you wou ld like more in forma tion on Hom elink ®, where to
purchase the Homelink ® compatible products, or wou ld like to
p urchase the Homelink ® Home Light ing Package , please ca ll toll
free : 1-8 0 0-355 -3515.
• Fo r Declaratio n of Co mpliance to United S ta tes FCC a nd In dus try
Canada regulations=> page
296. •
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Applies to vehicles: with Home li nk® universal remote control
Programming the Homelink ® transmitt er
The transmitter is programmed in two phases. For rolling
code transmitters, a third phase is also necessary.
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Fig . 93 Overhead
console : Homelink®
keypad
Fig. 94 Front bumper,
driver side: location of
transmitter unit
Phase 1: programming the overhead keypad
1. Make sure your vehicle is within operating range of the
remote controlled garage door opener .
2. Set the parking brake~
& in "General information" on
page 107.
3. Turn the ignition on. Do not start the engine! 4. Press and hold the two outside Homelink® buttons
(D
and
@for approximately 20 seconds until indicator
light @::::::, fig. 93 begins to flash. Then release both
buttons. Do not hold the buttons for longer than 30
seconds.
This procedure only needs to be performed
once . It
erases the factory-set default codes and does not have to
be repeated to program additional remote controls.
5. Press and hold the Homelink® button
(D , ® or @ until
the indicator light @starts flashing
slowly. Release the
button.
- The system will remain in programming mode for 5
minutes.
Go to the front of the vehicle and proceed with
phase 2.
Phase 2:
programming the bumper mounted transmitter
6. Hold the original remote control at a distance between 0-
6 in. (0-15 cm) from the bumper below the appropriate
headlight for your vehicle~ fig . 94 (use the shortest
distance possible) .
7. Aim the remote control just below the
driver side head
light.
8. Press and hold the activation button on the remote control.
- May be different in Canada. If so, press and re-press
(cycle) the activation button on your remote control every
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Electronic differential lock (EOL)
The electronic differential lock monitors the rotational
speed of the drive wheels.
General notes
The electronic differential lock (EDU helps the car to start moving,
accelerate and climb a gradient on surfaces providing poor or
almost no grip. Without EDL, this would be difficult, if not impos
sible.
How the system works
Th e EDL operates automatically. It monitors the rotational speed of
the drive wheels on an axle with the help of the ABS sensors
=> page 187. If a noticeable difference in rotational speed between
the drive wheels on one axle is detected (e.g. on slippery ground on
one side), the spinning wheel is braked, thereby transferring power
to the other drive wheel or wheels (all-wheel drivel. This is done up
to a speed of about 60 mph (100 km/hl. Noises from the brake
system signal that wheel spin is being controlled.
Driving off
When driving off, always be sure to keep road conditions in mind as
you accelerate . If one drive wheel spins because it is on a surface
with less grip, gradually increase the pressure on the accelerator
pedal until the car starts to move. The wheel less able to transfer
power spins.
Overheating of brakes
To prevent the disc brake of the braked wheel from overheating if
subjected to excessive loads, the EDL cuts out temporarily . The
vehicle remains operational and behaves in the same way as a
vehicle without EDL.
As soon as the brake has cooled down, EDL switches on again auto
matically.
& WARNING
• 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. -Risk of crash!
• The increased safety afforded by EDL does not mean that you
can take safety risks. Always adapt your driving style to the road
conditions and traffic situation.
[ i] Tips
If a fault occurs in the ABS, the EDL is also not functioning . This is
indicated by the ABS warning light=> page 20. •
Anti-Slip Regulation System (ASR)
The Anti-Slip Regulation System prevents the driven
wheels from spinning when the car is accelerating.
General notes
The Anti-Slip Regulation System (ASR) is integrated in the electronic
stabilization program (ESP). When the vehicle starts up and acceler
ates , the wheels are prevented from spinning by adjusting the
engine power to match the amount of grip available from the road
surface .
How the system works
ASR performs automatically, i.e. without the driver's intervention .
With the aid of the ABS sensors => page
187, ASR monitors the
speed of the driven wheels. If the wheels start to spin, the engine
torque is reduced automatically until the tires find enough grip to
lock onto the road surface . The system is active across the entire
speed range.
The ASR works in conjunction with the ABS. If a malfunction should
occur in the ABS, the ASR will also be out of action .
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After 15 cycles (deploy and retract) , manual operation is suspended
f o r up t o 2.5 minutes . Above 75 mph (120 km/h), operation swi tches
to automatic mode .
& WARNING
Driving at higher speeds witho ut the re ar spoiler deployed can
impair handling characteri stics, making the vehicle harder to
c ontrol.
• Always make sure that the spoiler i s deployed when driving at
speeds over 85 mph (140 k m/h). If the rear spoiler warning /ind i
c ator light in the in strument clu ster come s on , the rear spoiler
may not have deployed .
• Never drive at speed s higher than 85 mph (140 km /h ) if the
spoiler is not deployed . Have the spoiler inspe cted as soon as
po ssible by an authorized Audi dealer or qualified workshop.
• Always obey speed limits and other traff ic law s.
& WARNING
Improper operation of the rear spoiler can cause crushing injuries.
• Always make su re that nobody , especially children , is in the
way when the rear spoiler is deployed or retracted.
0 Note
Never push the vehicle or a pply force to the rear spoi ler -it cou ld be
damaged .
[ i ] Tips
Clean the spoi ler compartment every 2 to 3 months . The spoiler
compa rtment must always be free of ice, snow, leaves or other
debris .•
Braking
General "nformation
W hat aff ects braking effi cie ncy?
Operating condition s and driving habits
The brakes on today's automob iles a re sti ll sub ject to wea r,
depending large ly o n operati ng co nditions and driving habits~& .
On vehicles that are either driv en mostly in stop -and -go city traffic
or are driven hard, the brake pads shou ld be c hecked by you r au tho
ri ze d Audi dea ler mor e often than sp ecified in the
Warranty & Main
tenance booklet.
Fai lure to have your brake pads inspected can
resu lt in reduced brake performance.
On s teep sl opes, you should use the braking effec t of the engine .
T his way, you prevent unnecessary wear on the brake sys tem . If you
must use your brakes, do not hold the brakes down continuous ly.
P ump t he b rakes a t interva ls.
Moi sture or road salt
Under certa in conditions, for example , when driving through water
or
ve ry heavy rai n, o r even afte r washing you r ve hicle, the brak ing
e ff ect can be reduced due to moisture (or in freezing cond it io ns ice)
on the brake pads . A few cautious brake applications should dry off
the brake pads or remove any ice coat ings.
T he effectiveness of the brakes can be reduced when the vehic le is
driven on a sa lt-c o ve re d r oad and the brake s are not used . Likew ise,
you clean off accumulated sa lt coat ing from brake discs and pads
wit h a few cau tious applica tions of t he brake ~& .
Corrosion
There may be a tendency for d irt to buil d up o n the b rake pads a nd
corrosion to form on the discs if the car is not driven regular ly or
only for sho rt trips wi th lit t le use of the brakes. ._

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- Lack of proper maintenance as well as improper use of the
vehicle will impair the function of the emission con trol system
and could lead to damage.
Even when the Emission Control System is operating properly, the
exhaust gas can have a su lfur -like exhaust gas smell under some
operating states . This depends on the su lfur content of the fuel
being used. Using a different brand of fuel may he lp, or filling the
tank with lead-free super grade gasoline. •
Avoid damaging the vehicle
When you are driving on poor roads, or over curbs, steep ramps,
etc., make certain that low-lying parts such as spoilers and exhaust
system parts do not bottom out and get damaged.
This is especially true for vehicles with low-slung chassis (sports
chassis) and fully loaded vehicles. •
Operate your vehicle economically
and minimize pollution
General
Your personal style of driving will determine the economy
of your vehicle, as well as exhaust and noise levels.
Fuel economy, environmental impact, and wear on your engine,
brakes and t ires largely depend on three factors:
• your personal driving style
• operating condit ions
• technical limitations If
you anticipate what you need to do next and drive economically,
you can easily cut your fuel consumption by 10-15 percent . This
section will give you some tips on how you can he lp the environ
ment and your pocketbook .
[ i ] Tips
The consumption estimates as published by ENVIRONMENTAL
PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA) and Transport Canada may not corre
spond to your actua l consumption on the road, which will vary
depend ing upon vehicle load and speed, road and weather condi
tions, trip length, etc. •
Drive smoothly and keep a lookout ahead
Vehicles use the most fuel when they are accelerating.
Avoid unnecessary accelerating and braking.
Vehicles use the most fue l when they are accelerating . If you antici
pate what is going to happen next, you will need to brake less and,
thus, accelerate less. Let the vehicle coast whenever possible -for
example when you see that the next traffic light is red. •
Avoid full throttle
Driving at moderate speeds saves fuel and improves your
mileage.
- Try and keep well below your car's maximum speed.
Acce lerating gently reduces fuel consumption, engine wear, and
does not disturb the environment.
Fuel consumption, exhaust emissions and engine noise increase
disproportionately at high speeds. If you drive at approximately
three quarters of top speed, fuel consumption wil l be reduced by
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