2014 AUDI R8 SPYDER water pump

146 Intelligent technology
ESC sport mode
In ce rtain situat ions, it migh t make sense to
a llow some slip. For example :
- Rocking the vehicle to free it when it is stuck
- Driving in deep snow or on loose ground
- Driving with snow cha ins
Press the[!] button briefly¢
fig. 128 . The I
indicator light turns on and Sport control
Warning! Restricted stability
appears in the
driver information system display . Driving sta­
b ili ty is limited in sport mode .
Switching ESC off
Press and hold the [!I button for three sec­
onds . The ESC indicator light
ti turns on and
Stabilization program off appears in the dis­
play. ASR is also sw itched
off when ESC is
switched
off .
Switching on
Press the[!] button aga in. The message Stabi ­
lization program on
appears briefly in the d is­
play.
A WARNING
You should only switch the ESC off if your
driving ability and the traffic s ituation al­
low. This could increase the risk of slip­
ping.
- The stabilizing function is limited in ESC
sport mode. The driv ing whee ls could
spin and the vehicle could swerve, espe­
cially on slick or slippery road surfaces.
- T here is no vehicle stabilization when
E SC is switched
off.
0) Tips
If there is a malfunction in the retractable
rear spo iler* or the Audi magnet ic r ide*, it
may not be possible to activate ESC spo rt
mode or normal mode may activate again
automatically.
Braking
General information
What affects braking efficiency?
New brake pads
During the first 250 miles (400 km), new
brake pads do not possess their full braking
effect, they have to be "broken in" first. The
distance can be ten times longer in vehicles
with ceramic brakes*. You can compensate for
th is slightly reduced braking power by push­
ing harder on the brake pedal. Avoid heavy
braking loads during the break-in period.
Operating conditions and driving habits
The brakes on today's automobiles are still
subject to wear, depending largely on operat ­
ing condit ions and driving habits ¢.&, . On
vehicles that are either driven mostly in stop­
and-go city traffic or are driven hard, the
brake pads should be checked by your author­
ized Audi dea ler more often than specified in
the
Warranty & Maintenance booklet. Failure
to have your brake pads inspected can result
in reduced brake performance.
On steep slopes, you should use the braking
effect of the engine. This way, you prevent un ­
necessary wear on the brake system. If you
must use your brakes, do not hold the brakes
down cont inuously. Pump the brakes at inter­
vals.
Moisture o r road salt
Under certain conditions, for example, when
driving through water or very heavy rain, or
even after washing your vehicle, the braking
effect can be reduced due to moisture (or in
freezing conditions ice) on the brake pads . A
few cautious brake applications should dry
off
the brake pads or remove any ice coatings .
When you are driving at higher speeds with
the windshield wipers on, the brake pads will briefly touch the brake discs in regular inter ­
vals so as to improve reaction time when brak­
i ng on wet surfaces. You, the driver, will not
notice anything. .,.

In the event of a tire fai lure, the TM S is in the
l uggage compartment under the floor . It con­
sists of the tire sea lant and an electric a ir
pump.
Using
TM S, tire damage ca used by foreign
bodies up to about
0.1 6 inch (4 mm ) in diam­
eter can be sealed reliab ly.
The foreign object can stay in the t ire.
The tir e sea lant must not be us ed :
- for cuts or punctu res in the tire which are
larger than 0.16 inch (4 mm)
r;;';> fig . 154 @
- for damage to the rim@
- if you have been driving w ith very low tire
pressures or tires with no air @
Using the
T M S is described in the section
¢ page 212, Preliminary steps.
TM S can be used at temperatures down to
-4 °F ( -20 °().
8_ WARNING
Take the following precautions after re­
pairing the tire:
-
- Do not drive faster than 50 mph (80 km/
h)!
- Avoid full-throttle acce leration, heavy
braking and fast cornering.
- The vehicle's road behavior can be affect­ ed.
- Tires sealed with
TMS are intended only
for
tempora ry, short-te rm use .
- After using the t ire sea lant the ti re p res­
sure monitoring system may no longer
work properly. Drive carefully to the next professional repair fac ility.
- TMS must NO T be used,
- for cuts or punctures in the tire which
are larger than 0.16 inch (4 mm)
- for damage to the rim
- if you have been dr iv ing with very low
tire pressures or tires with no air
- Seek profess ional assistance if it is not
poss ible to repair the tire with the tire
sealant.
What do I do now? 211
8_ WARNING
The tire sealant must not come into con­
tact with skin, eyes or clothing.
- If you get any tire sealant in your eyes or
come into contact with it, rinse the af­
fected area thoroughly with clean water .
Find a phys ician immed iately!
- Change any clothing contaminated wit h
tire sealant immediately.
- Do not inhale the vapor!
- If you have swallowed tire sealant, rinse your mouth thoroughly right away and drink plenty of water .
- Do not indu ce vomit ing! Find a physi­
c ian immediately!
- I f you have allergic react ions, find a
phys ician immediately.
- Keep the tire sealant away from children.
(D Note
Do not use commercially available tire
sealants . The electr ical components of the
tire pressure monitoring system will no
l onge r work properly.
@ For the sake of the env ironment
Used sealant bottles can be dropped off at
a recycling facility .
(D Tips
-If sealant has run out, allow it to dry .
Then you can peel it off.
- Have the t ire sealant replaced every 4
years at a dealership .
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222 Fuses and bulbs
Fuse panel @
Consumer Amps
Automatically dimming in-
side mirror, garage door
8 opener (Homel
ink), washer
10
pump relay, power outlets
relay
10
[ru button 10
11 Pressure sensor, climate
5
controls
12 Airbag 5
Fuse panel@
No . II Consumer
II Amps
1 Radiator fan (1)
40
2 Radia
tor fan (2)
40
3 Exterior lighting
40
4 Exterior lighting 40
6 Blower regulator 40
Fuse panel@
No . II Consumer
II Amps
1 Rear view camera
5
2
Tire pressure monitoring
system 10
4 Cell phone package, te
le-
7.5
phone antenna amplifier
5 Instrument cluster 5
6 Networking gateway
5
7 Steering column lever 5
8 Diagnostic interface, brake
10
pedal switch, selector lever
9 Rain/light sensor 5
10 Light switch 5
11 Special functions control
5
module
15 Sound amplifier 30
Radio 20
Fuse panel E
No. Consumer Amps
3 Auxiliary water pump 10
5 Supply terminal 15, starter 30
Fuse panel @
No. Consumer Amps
6 Pump for brake booster 15
7 Horn
20
8 Wiper motor 30
9 Wiper motor
30
10 Headlight washer system 30
12 Power outlets and cigarette
20
lighter
Fuse panel ®
No. !!Consumer
ll Amps ,
1 E
lectronic Stabilization Pro -
10
gram
2 Electronic
Stabilization Pro-
25
gram
3 Partition window
defogger
15
Rear window defogger/RB
4 Spyder: Rear window defog- 30/20
ger
5 Power lock
ing system 20
6
Interior Lights, washer noz-20
zles
7 Anti-theft alarm system 5
8 Climate controls 10
9 Heated seats 25
10 Lumbar support 10
11 Control module for doors 30
12 Control module for doors
10
Bulbs
Note
Your vehicle is equipped with maintenance­
free headlights and rear lights. However, if a
bulb has to be changed, please consult your
authorized Audi dealer or other qualified
workshop.