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• Be aware of the different than usual steering response and
adjust your steering force accordingly.
• Have the problem checked and set right by an Audi dealer as
soon as possible.
[ i] Tips
• 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
seconds. The power steering pump will overheat the hydraulic fluid
if you keep holding the steering wheel turned all the way. This is
likely to damage the power steering system.
• If the power steering system should fail en tirely, or if the engine
is not running (for example, while being towed), you will still be able
to steer the vehicle . However,
considerably more effort will be
required to do so.
• If the power steering system should have a leak, or is not func
tioning properly, contact your authorized Audi dealer immediately.
• The power steering system requires a specially formulated
hydraulic fluid. The power steering reservoir is the one located
farthest to the rear on the left side of the engine compartment
=>
page 272. The correct fluid level in the reservoir is important for
proper functioning of the power steering .•
Driving with your quattro®
With all wheel drive, all four wheels are driven.
General information
With all wheel drive, power is distributed to all four wheels. This
happens automatically depending on your driving style and the
road conditions at the time. See also=>
page 235, "Electronic differ
ential lock (EDU".
The all wheel drive concept is designed for high engine power. Your
vehicle is exceptionally powerful and has excellent driving charac -teristics both under normal driving conditions and on snow and ice.
Always read and
follow safety precautions =>& .
Winter tires
When driving in the winter, your vehicle with all wheel drive has an
advantage, even with regular tires. In winter road conditions it may
be advisable to mount winter tires (or all-season tires) for improved
driveability and braking : these tires must be mounted on
all four
wheels.
See also => page 304, "Winter tires".
Tire chains
Where tire chains are mandatory on certain roads, this normally
also applies to vehicles with all wheel drive =>
page 305, "Snow
chains".
Replacing vvheels/tires
Vehicles with all wheel drive must always have tires of the same
si ze . Also avoid tires with different tread depths. For details see
page =>
page 299, "New tires and replacing tires and wheels".
Off-Road driving?
Your Audi does not have enough ground clearance to be used as an
off-road vehicle. It is therefore best to avoid rough tracks and
uneven terrain as much as possible. Also refer to=>
page 244.
& WARNING
Always adjust your driving to road and traffic conditions. Do not
let the extra safety afforded by all wheel drive tempt you into
taking extra risks.
• Although the all wheel drive is very effective, always remember
that braking capacity is limited by tire traction. You should there
fore not drive at excessive speeds on icy or slippery road surfaces.
• On wet road surfaces, be careful not to drive too fast because
the front wheels could begin to slide on top of the water (aqua
planing). If this should occur, you will have no warning from a
sudden increase in engine speed as with a front-wheel drive
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Fuses and bulbs -
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Fuse Location, Instrument Panel left
Fig . 248 Fuse panel
layout
Some of the equipment items listed are optional or only available on
certain model configurations.
Note that the following table is accurate at the time of going to
press and is subject to change. In the event of discrepancies, the
label on the inside of the cover always takes precedence.
The power seats are protected by circuit breakers , which automati
cally reset after a few seconds after the overload has been reme
died.
No. Consumer
Fuse panel (black)
1 Dynamic steering
2 Not used
3 Homelink
4 Not used
5 Climate control
6 Right headlight range adjustment
___ ,
7 Left headlight range adjustment
8 Vehicle electrical system control module 1
5
5
5
5
5
5
No.
9
10
11
12
13
14
16
Consumer
Adaptive Cruise Control
Shift gate
Heater washer fluid nozzles
Climate control
Cell phone prep
Airbag
Terminal 15
Te rminal 15 engine
Fuse panel (brown)
1 Automatic dimming interior rearview mirror
2
3
5
6
7
8
9
Clutch sensor
Gasoline fuel pump
Auxiliary water pump 3.2L FSI
Left seat heating with/without seat heating
Electronic Stabilization Program
Horn
Left door window regulator motor
Wiper motor Electronic Stabilization Program
11 Left doors
12 Rain and light sensor
Fuse panel Ired)
1
2
Not used
Not used
Lumbar support
Vehicle care Do-it-yourself service
Ampere
5
5
5
5
5
5
25
40
5
5
25
5
15/30 10
25
30 30
25
15
5
10
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