2014 AUDI TT COUPE traction control

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and warning/indicator lamps
f}/D Electronic stabilisation control (ESC)
and (@)) anti-lock brake system
If the indicator lamp II flashes while the vehicle
is in motion, the ESC or traction control system
(ASR) is intervening.
If the indicator lamp II lights up, the ES( sys­
tem has been switched off for system reasons. In
this case, the ES( can be reactivated by switching
the ignition off and then on again. If the indica­
tor lamp goes out, this means the system is fully
functional.
Stabilisation control (ESC): sport. Warning! Re­
stricted stability
If the indicator lamp fil lights up, the ESC sport
mode has been activated via the I� OFFi
button
¢page 104. You can switch the ESC system back
on by
pressing the I� OFFi
button again.
Stabilisation control (ESC): switched off. Warn­
ing! Restricted stability
If the indicator lamp II lights up, the ESC sys­
tem has been partially or completely switched off
via the I� OFFi button ¢ page 104. In addition,
ESC OFF will appear. You can switch the ESC sys­
tem back on by pressing the I� OFFi button
again.
The system is activated when you switch on the
ignition. If the indicator lamp II goes out, this
means the system is fully functional.
Stabilisation control (ESC): fault! See owner's
manual
Stabilisation control (ESC/ABS): fault! See own­
er's manual
ABS: fault! See owner's manual
If the indicator lamp II and the ABS indicator
lamp [i] light up and the message appears, there
is a malfunction in the anti-lock brake system or
electronic differential lock. This will also cause an
ESC malfunction. The vehicle can still be braked
in the normal way (however the ABS control func­
tion will be out of action).
Drive to a qualified workshop without delay and
have the fault rectified.
14 A
WARNING
If the brake warning lamp. lights up to­
gether with the ABS indicator lamp and the
ESC indicator lamp, this can mean that the
control function of the ESC/ ABS is not work­
ing. Input from the functions that stabilise
the vehicle is no longer available. This could
cause the vehicle to skid sideways. Drive care­
fully to the nearest qualified workshop and
have the fault rectified.
(t} Note
For more information about the ESC and ABS
systems, refer to ¢ page 102.
(0) Brake pads
II] Brake pads: wear limit reached. You can con­
tinue driving. Please contact workshop
The brake pads are worn.
Drive to a qualified workshop without delay and
have the brake pads checked.
!t Safety systems
The indicator lamp El monitors the safety sys­
tems and the pedestrian protection system.
Safety system
If the indicator lamp fll lights up or flashes,
there is a malfunction in one of the safety sys­
tems.
Drive to a qualified workshop without delay and
have the fault rectified.
Pedestrian protection system
If the indicator lamp m lights up or flashes and
the bonnet is in a raised position, the pedestrian
protection system has been triggered. Please re­
fer to ¢ page 202, Pedestrian protection sys­
tem.
A WARNING
Have the safety systems examined without
delay; otherwise they may fail to trigger in an
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Emergency braking function
This feature enables you to stop the vehicle if the
main brake system should fail or if the pedal is
obstructed.
� To stop the vehicle with the parking brake in an
emergency, pull and hold the parking brake
switch q page 66, Fig. 74.
� The brakes will be released immediately if you
release the switch or press down the accelera­
tor.
If you pull out and hold the parking brake switch
at a road speed above about 3 km/h, this will ini­
tiate an emergency brake application. The brakes
are then applied hydraulically at all four wheels.
The effect is similar to heavy braking q .&. .
To prevent the emergency braking function from
being used accidentally, a warning buzzer sounds
when the switch is operated. The brakes are re­
leased immediately when you release the switch
or press down the accelerator.
A WARNING
You should only use the emergency braking
function in a real emergency, for example if
the brake system were to fail or if the brake
pedal were to be obstructed. If you use the
emergency braking function by activating the
parking brake switch, this has the same effect
as heavy braking. Please remember that the
ESC (and the integrated ABS, EDL and traction
control functions) is still subject to certain
physical limits. In a corner or in bad road or
weather conditions an emergency stop can
cause the vehicle to skid or lose steering con­
trol.
68 Hold
assist
Applies to vehicles: with hold assist
Fig. 75 Section of centre console: Button for hold assist
The hold assist helps the driver if the vehicle is
stationary for a long period or very often, for in­
stance at traffic lights, on steep gradients or in
stop-and-go traffic.
Switching on the hold assist
Important: The driver's door must be closed, the
driver's seat belt buckled and the engine running.
� Press the button q Fig. 75 in the centre console
to switch on the hold assist function. The LED
in the button will light up.
Stopping with the hold assist
� Once it detects that the vehicle has stopped,
the hold assist keeps the vehicle stationary. You
can now take your foot off the brake pedal.
� Drive off in the normal way: the brake will be
released automatically and the vehicle will start
moving.
Switching off the hold assist
� Press the button to switch off the hold assist
function. The LED in the button will go out.
In certain situations, the hold assist transfers the
job of holding the vehicle to the parking brake. As
soon as the parking brake is holding the vehicle
still, the warning Lamp. appears in the instru­
ment cluster.
A WARNING
The intelligent technology in the hold assist
function cannot defy the Laws of physics. Do
not let the extra convenience afforded by the

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the brake pedal and do not pump the brakes.
You will feel the brake pedal pulsate while the
anti-lock brake system is working.
Brake assist system
The brake assist system can shorten the braking
distance. The braking force is automatically boos­
ted if you press the brake pedal quickly in an
emergency. You must keep pressing the brake
pedal until the danger has passed.
Traction control system (ASR)
In the event of wheelspin, the traction control
system reduces the engine torque to match the
amount of grip available. This helps the car to
start moving, accelerate or climb a gradient.
Electronic differential lock (EDL)
When the EDL detects wheelspin, it brakes the
spinning wheel and directs the power to the oth­
er driven wheel (or wheels on quattro* versions).
This function is not available at high speeds.
To prevent the disc brake of the braked wheel
from overheating, the EDL cuts out automatically
if subjected to excessive loads. The vehicle can
still be driven. The EDL will switch on again auto­
matically when the brake has cooled down.
Steering recommendation
The ESC helps to stabilise the vehicle by changing
the steering wheel torque.
Selective wheel torque control
Selective wheel torque control intervenes when
cornering by braking the wheel(s) on the inside of
the bend individually as required. This enables
precision cornering. The relevant system may not
intervene in the wet or snow.
Multicollision brake assist system
The "multicollision brake assist system" can help
to reduce the risk of skidding and further colli­
sions during an accident. If the airbag control
unit detects that a collision has taken place up-
� wards
of a certain speed, the vehicle is braked by
a'.: the ESC.
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technology
The vehicle will not be braked automatically if:
- the driver presses the accelerator,
- the brake pressure applied by pressing the
brake pedal is higher than the brake pressure
initiated by the system,
- or the ESC, the brake system or the vehicle's
electrical system are not fully functional.
A WARNING
- The grip provided by the ESC and the inte­
grated systems is still subject to the physi­
cal limits of adhesion. Always bear this in
mind, especially on wet or slippery roads. If
you notice the systems cutting in, you
should reduce your speed immediately to
suit the road and traffic conditions. Do not
let the extra safety provided tempt you into
taking any risks when driving -this can
cause accidents.
- Remember that the accident risk always in­
creases if you drive fast, especially in cor­
ners or on a wet or slippery road, or if you
follow too close behind the vehicle in front
of you. Please bear in mind that even the
ESC and the integrated systems cannot
compe nsate for the increased accident risk.
- When accelerating on a uniformly slippery
surface (for instance all four wheels on ice
or snow), press the accelerator gradually
and carefully. The driven wheels may other­
wise start to spin (in spite of the integrated
control systems), which would impair the
car's stability and could lead to an accident.
{D Note
- To ensure that the ABS and ASR systems
work properly, all four wheels must be fit­
ted with identical tyres. Any differences in
the rolling radius of the tyres can cause the
system to reduce engine power when this is
not desired.
- The systems can make noises when they in­
tervene.
- If the indicator lamp DJ orr§J appears,
there may be a malfunction ¢ page 14. -
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technology
Switching on/off
The ESC is switched on automatically when the engine is started.
Fig. 111 Centre console (top): ESC button
The ES( operates in several levels. Depending on
which level is selected, the stabilising function of the
ESC is restricted or switched off, and the vehi­
cle is stabilised to a greater or lesser degree.
In the following special situations, it may be ad­
visable to switch on the sport mode to allow a
certain amount of wheelspin:
- Rocking the car backwards and forwards to free
it
- Driving in deep snow or on loose surfaces
Sport mode on ESC/ASRoff
Sport mode off or ESC/ASR
Characteris-
tics
Operation
Indicator
lamps
Driver mes-
sages The
stabilising function of
the ESC and traction control
system (ASR) is restricted
¢ .&_.
Press the I� OFF! button
briefly.
I) lights up.
Stabilisation control (ESC):
sport. Warning! Restricted
stability
.&_ WARNING The
stabilisation function is
no longer available ¢ A.
ESC and traction control
system (ASR) are switched
off.
Press the I� OFF! button
for
longer than 3 seconds.
fl and
liiii• m
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ght up.
Stabilisation control (ESC):
switched off. Warning! Re-
stricted stability
@ Note on
The stabilising function of
the ESC and traction control
system (ASR) is fully availa-
ble again.
Press the I� OFF! button
again.
II goes out, or II and
liiii• l��* go
out.
Stabilisation control (ESC): switched on
You should switch on the sport mode or
switch off the ESC/traction control system
(ASR) only if your driving ability and the traffic
conditions allow you to do so safely -danger
of skidding! -
The ESC/traction control system (ASR) can­
not be switched off and the sport mode can­
not be switched on when the cruise control
system* or adaptive cruise control* is on.
- The stabilising functionality is restricted
when sport mode is switched on. The driven
wheels may start to spin, causing the vehi­
cle to lose grip, in particular on slippery or
wet roads.
- When the ESC/traction control system (ASR)
is switched off, the vehicle will not be stabi­
lised.
104 -
In the event of a malfunction in the Audi
magnetic ride, it may not be possible to
switch off the ESC/ASR or switch on the
sport mode.

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.... Four-wheel
drive
(quattro)
Applies to vehicles: with four-wheel drive
On quattro models the engine power is distrib­
uted to all four wheels.
General notes
On four-wheel drive vehicles, the engine power is
distributed to all four wheels. The distribution of
power is controlled automatically according to
your driving style and the road conditions. Also
refer to ¢ page 102, Electronic stabilisation con­
trol (£SC).
The four-wheel drive is specially designed to
complement the superior engine power of your
Audi. This combination gives the car exceptional
handling and performance capabilities -both on
normal roads and in more difficult conditions,
such as snow and ice. Even so (or perhaps espe­
cially for this reason), it is important to observe
certain safety points¢.&,..
Winter tyres
Thanks to its four-wheel drive, your car will have
plenty of traction in winter conditions, even with
the standard tyres. Nevertheless, we still recom­
mend that winter tyres or all-season tyres should
be fitted on all four wheels when winter road
conditions are expected, mainly because this will
give a better braking response.
Snow chains
On roads where snow chains are mandatory, this
also applies to cars with four-wheel drive
¢ page 234, Snow chains.
Replacing tyres On vehicles with four-wheel drive, all four tyres
must have the same rolling circumference. Also
avoid using tyres with varying tread depths
¢ page 231, New wheels or tyres.
Off-road er?
Your Audi does not have enough ground clear­
ance to be used as an off-road vehicle. It is there­
fore best to avoid rough tracks and uneven ter­
rain as much as possible. Intelligent
technology
_&. WARNING
- Even with four-wheel drive, you should al­
ways adjust your speed to suit the condi­
tions. Do not let the extra safety provided
tempt you into taking any risks when driving
- this can cause accidents.
- The braking ability of your car is limited by
the grip of the tyres. In this respect, your
car is no different from a car without four­
wheel drive. So do not be tempted to drive
too fast on icy or slippery roads just because
the car still has good acceleration in these
conditions -risk of accident!
- On wet roads bear in mind that the front
wheels may start to "aquaplane" and lose
contact with the road if the car is driven too
fast. If this should happen, there will be no
sudden increase in engine speed to warn the
driver, as with a front-wheel drive car. So do
not drive too fast in the wet: adjust your
speed to suit the conditions (accident risk).
Rear spoiler
Applies to vehicles: with automatic rear spoiler
The automatic rear spoiler increases the car's
stability.
Fig. 112 Centre console: Button for rear spoiler
The rear spoiler can be extended or retracted
manually or automatically.
Automatic mode (normal operation)
- Automatic extension: The rear spoiler is auto­
matically extended at road speeds above ap-
proximately 120 km/h.
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technology
- Automatic retraction: The rear spoiler is auto­
matically retracted at road speeds below ap­
proximately 80 km/h.
Manual mode
- Manual extension: Briefly press the button
¢ Fig. 112 to extend the rear spoiler all the way
out.
- Manual retraction: At road speeds up to about
20 km/h, press and hold the button to retract
the rear spoiler. At road speeds between
20 km/h and 120 km/h, press the button brief­
ly to retract the rear spoiler all the way back.
& WARNING
- When extending or retracting the rear spoil­
er, please make sure that no persons or ob­
jects are close to the moving spoiler -risk of
injury!
- If the indicator lamp (M appears, the rear
spoiler may have failed to extend due to a
malfunction. In this case, the car's handling
may be different at high speeds. Drive to a
qualified workshop without delay (but do
not exceed 140 km/h) and have the fault
rectified.
CD CAUTION
- If you need to push the vehicle, never put
your weight on the rear spoiler -Risk of
damage!
- To avoid damage to the rear spoiler, you
should not lean on it or apply any other type
of pressure.
- Do not operate the rear spoiler manually
when the boot lid is open or any moving
parts of the automatic rear spoiler are ob­
structed -risk of damage!
Note
Clean the rear spoiler housing every 2 to 3
months. The rear spoiler housing must be free
of ice, snow and leaves in order to operate
correctly.
106 Power
management
This system helps to ensure reliable
starting
The power management controls the distribu­
tion of electrical energy and thus helps to ensure
that
there
is always enough power available to
start the engine.
If a vehicle with a conventional electrical system
is left parked for a long time, the battery will
gradually lose its charge because certain electri­
cal equipment (such as the immobiliser) contin­
ues to draw current even when the ignition is off.
In some cases there may not be enough power
available to start the engine.
Your vehicle is equipped with an intelligent pow­
er management system to control the distribu­
tion of electrical energy. This significantly im­
proves reliability when starting the engine, and
also prolongs the life of the battery.
The main functions incorporated in the power
management system are battery diagnosis, re­
sidual current management and dynamic power
management.
Battery diagnosis
The battery diagnosis function constantly regis­
ters the condition of the battery. Sensors detect
the battery voltage, battery current and battery
temperature. This enables the system to calcu­
late the current power level and charge condition
of the battery.
Residual current management
The residual current management reduces power
consumption while the vehicle is parked. It con­
trols the supply of power to the various electrical
components while the ignition is switched off.
The system takes the battery diagnosis data into
consideration.
Depending on the power level of the battery, the
individual electrical components are switched off
one after the other to prevent the battery from
losing too much charge and to ensure that the
engine can be started reliably.
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and tyres
tread pattern), summer tyres give less grip on ice
and snow.
... Winter tyres must be fitted on all four wheels.
... Only use winter tyres of the correct type ap-
proved for your vehicle.
... Please
note that the maximum permissible
speed for winter tyres may be lower than for
summer tyres¢.&_ . Your specialist retailer can
advise you of the maximum speed for your
tyres.
... After fitting the wheels you must always check
the tyre pressures ¢page 233.
Winter tyres lose their effectiveness when the
tread is worn down to a depth of 4 mm. The per­
formance of winter tyres is also severely impaired
by ageing, even if the tread is still much deeper
than 4 mm.
.&_ WARNING
- Never exceed the maximum approved speed
for your tyres. This causes the tyres to over­
heat and can even result in a blow-out -risk
of accident!
- Always adapt your driving style to the pre­
vailing road and traffic conditions. Drive
carefully and reduce your speed on icy or
slippery roads. Even winter tyres lose their
grip on black ice.
@) For the sake of the environment
Summer tyres should be fitted again as soon
as possible; they give better handling on
roads which are free of snow and ice. They are
quieter, do not wear so quickly and reduce
fuel consumption.
(Qj) Note
All-weather tyres can also be used instead of
winter tyres. Please note that winter tyres
with the & symbol are required by law during
the winter season in some countries.
Snow chains
Snow chains will improve braking ability as well
as traction in winter conditions.
234 ...
Snow chains can be used on the front wheels
only. This also applies to vehicles with four­
wheel drive* .
... Check that the snow chains are correctly seated
after driving for a few yards; follow the instruc­
tions given by the manufacturer .
... Keep your speed below 50 km/h. Please ob-
serve the applicable local regulations.
For technical reasons snow chains may only be
used on tyres with certain wheel rim/tyre combi­
nations.
Rim size
Rim offset Tyre
size
7Jx17 47mm 225/50
Only use snow chains with fine-pitch links. The
links must not protrude more than 13.5 mm
from the tyres (including tensioner).
You must remove the snow chains on roads which
are free of snow; otherwise the vehicle handling
may be impaired and the tyres may be damaged.
.&_ WARNING
Unsuitable or incorrectly mounted snow
chains can cause you to lose control of the ve­
hicle -risk of accident!
CD CAUTION
Snow chains can damage the rim/hubcap* if
they make direct contact with it. Remove the
hubcaps* beforehand. Use snow chains which
have a protective coating.
Tyre pressure Loss
indicator
Tyre pressure loss indicator in instrument
cluster
Applies to vehicles: with tyre pressure Loss indicator
The tyre pressure Loss indicator in the instrument
cluster informs the driver if the tyre pressure is
too low or a system malfunction has occurred.
The tyre pressure loss indicator makes use of the
ABS sensors to compare the rolling circumfer­
ence and the vibration of the tyres. If changes in
the inflation pressure are detected on one or
more tyres, the driver is alerted by an indicator
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and
Symbols
360 °
display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
94
A
A/C (automatic air conditioner) . . . . . . . . . . .
55
A/C (manual air conditioner) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
ABS see Anti-Lock brake system 102
Accelerator pedal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Accepting an entry suggestion . . . . . . . . . . 114
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
260
Active Lane assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
84
Driver messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
86
Indicator Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
85
Setting steering vibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
87
Setting time of warning................
87
Switching on/off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
85
Adaptive Light Indicator lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Adjusting volume
Multi-function steering wheel.. . . . . . .
20, 21
Airbag .............................. 209
Deactivating front passenger's airbag . . . 211
Front airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
Head-protection airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
Side airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
Warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Air conditioner (automatic)
Adjusting air outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55, 56
Air distribution, air outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Air recirculation mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
AUTO (automatic mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Blower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
55
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
55
Defrosting windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
56
Drive select . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Key-coded settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
55
Rear window heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
56
Selecting temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Air conditioner (manual) Adjusting air outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54, 56
� Adjusting
temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
� Air
distribution, air outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
,-j
� Air
recirculation
mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
� Blower
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
,-j Index
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Defrosting windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Key-coded settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Rear window heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Air distribution, setting
Automatic air conditioner . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
55
Manual air conditioner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
54
Air outlets, adjusting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
56
Air recirculation mode
Automatic air conditioner . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
56
Manual air conditioner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
54
Alarm system
see Anti-theft alarm system . . . . . . . . . 25,
31
All-season tyres
see ALL-weather tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
233
All-weather Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 7
All-weather tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233
Alterations to the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
260
Alternative frequency (radio) . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
Alternative route . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Alternator (warning lamp) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
AMI see Audi music interface .......... 174,
175
Annou ncements (traffic programme) . . . . . 190
Anti-dazzle exterior mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
42
Anti-dazzle interior mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
42
Anti-freeze Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
Winds creen washer system . . . . . . . . . . . . 229
Anti-lock brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
102
Anti-theft alarm system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Anti-theft wheel bolts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244
Armrest, front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
47
Ashtray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
A5R
see Traction control system . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Assigning function to button (multi-function
steering wheel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Audi connect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
137
Activating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
137
Closing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
140
Configuring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
143
Connecting a mobile phone . . . . . . . . . . . .
137
Connection settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
187
Data protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
146
Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
140
263