2017 AUDI TT COUPE brakes

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Operating nois e
Noises may occur when br aking depend ing on the
speed, b raking force and outside cond itions such
as tempe rature and humidity.
Effect of water and road salt
I n ce rtain s ituations, for example after driving
through wa ter, in heavy ra in, afte r ove rnig ht con ­
densat ion or after washing your car, the braking
effect can be reduced by moisture or ice on the
brake rotors and brake pads. The brakes must be
"dried" first w ith a few careful brake applica­
tions.
At highe r speeds and with the windshie ld wipers
turned on, the brake pads press against the brake rotors for a short amount of time . Th is action,
which is not felt by the driver, happens at regular
intervals and ensures a better reaction time for
the brakes in wet weather .
The braking eff ect can also be reduced if you are
driving on salted roads and you do not apply the
brakes for long periods of time. The layer of salt
on the brake rotors and pads must be worn off
first when the brakes are applied .
Corrosion
Leaving the vehicle parked for long periods of
time, low mi leage and avoiding heavy braking
can contribute to corrosion on the brake rotors
and to dirty brake pads .
If you usually avoid heavy braking or if there is
corros ion present, occasional heavy braking at
h igh speeds is recommended to clean the brake
rotors and pads
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Brake system malfunct ion
if you notice that the brake pedal travel has sud­
denly increased, then a brake c ircuit in the dual­
circu it brake system may have malfunct ioned.
Drive to an authorized Aud i dea ler or aut horized
Aud i Serv ice Facility immediately to have t he
p roblem co rrected . On the way there, drive with
reduced speed and keep in mi nd that you w ill
need a longer d istance to s top and you w ill need
to p ress the brake pedal har der.
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Low brake fluid level
When the brake fluid level is low, m alfunc tions in
the b rake system may occur . The brake fluid leve l
i s e lectronically monitored .
Brake booster
The brake booster ampl ifies the press ure you ap­
ply to the brake pedal.
_&. WARNING
- New brake pads do no t achieve the ir full
braking effect during the first 2 50 m i
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(400 km). They m ust be "b roken in" first .
However, you can compensate fo r the
slightly reduced braking force by pressing
firm ly on the brake pedal. Avoid heavy brak­
ing during the break-in period .
- On ly app ly the bra kes for the purpose of
cleaning the brake system when road and
traffic conditions permit. You must not en­ danger other road users . This increases the
ris k of an accident.
- On steep slopes, reduce the speed and se­
lect a lower gear o r lower selector leve r po·
si tion. D rive as little as possible while press­
ing the bra ke pedal and avoi d pu tting your
left foot on the brake pedal while dr iv ing.
This could cause the bra kes to overhea t and
impair the efficiency of the b rakes.
- Do not let the bra kes "grind" by always
keep ing your foot on the bra ke pe dal. This
can cause the brakes to overheat, inc rease
wear and increase braking distance unneces­
sarily .
- Ce rtain weather and operating conditions
such as d riving through water, dr iv ing in
heavy rain or driv ing after wash ing your ve­
hicle can impai r the effective ness of the
brakes . In t he win ter, ice may build up o n
the bra ke pa ds, rotors and dr ums. Check
t hese components by b raking carefully. Ap ­
plyi ng the brakes carefully seve ral times
dries the brakes and removes ice build-up .
- The efficiency o f th e brakes can also be im­
p air ed by dr iv ing for long s tretches on roads
covered with sa lt wi thout using the bra kes .
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brake rotors and pads by caref ull y applying
the brakes several t imes .
-If the front spoiler is damaged or you install
another spoiler, make sure the front wheel
brakes are vent ilated properly. Otherwise,
the brake system could overheat, wh ich re­
duces the ir effectiveness .
- Failure of a brake circuit impairs b raking
performance , which increases brak ing dis­
tance. Avoid driving the vehicle and have it
towed it to the nearest author ized Audi
dealer or author ized A udi Se rvice Facility.
- Never let the vehicle roll while t he engine is
stopped because this increases the risk of a n
acc iden t.
- If the bra ke booste r is not working, you will
have to press m uch ha rder on the bra ke
ped al to compensate for the lac k of th e
booster.
- Never let the brakes "rub " by pressing the
pedal light ly when bra king is no t actually
ne cessary . T his cause s the brakes to over­
hea t and i ncre ases br aking di stance and
ca uses wear.
- B efo re driv ing downh ill a long dis tance on a
steep h ill, decrease your speed and se lec t a
l ower gear . This makes use of the engine
braking effect and relieves the brakes . If
you need to b rake additionally, brake in in­
tervals and not continuously.
@ Tips
- If the brake booste r is not working, you
must press the brake pedal with much more
fo rce than normal.
- If you retrofit yo ur vehicle with a front spoil­
er, whee l
covers or similar items, make sure
that the air flow to the front whee ls is not
i nterr upted . Otherw ise the brake system
ca n become too hot .
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Electromechanical
steering
The electromechanical steering supports the
driver 's steering movements .
Power steering adap ts elec tronically based on
the ve hicle speed.
Indicator light s and message s
• Steering: malfun ction! Please stop vehicle
If this indica to r li ght tur ns on and st ays on and
t hi s message appea rs, the powe r steering may
have failed.
Stop t he vehi cle in a safe location as soon as pos­
s ible. Do
not cont inue drivi ng. See an autho riz ed
Audi dealer or authorized A udi Service Fac ility for
assistance .
l;r- ij S teering : malfun ction! You may continue
driving
If the indicator light turns on, the steering wheel
may be more d ifficult to
move or more sensit ive
t h an usua l. Th e steer ing whee l may a lso be at an
angle when d riving s trai ght.
D rive slowly to an a uthorized Audi dea ler or au­
t h orized Audi Serv ice Facility to have the mal­
funct ion corre cted.
(D Tips
If the . or l;r, ij ind icator light only s tays on
fo r a short time, you may continue d riving.
All wheel drive (quattro)
In all wheel drive, all four wheels are powered.
General information
In all whee l dr ive, the dr iv ing power is divided be­
tween all four wheels . This happens automatical ­
ly depending on you r dr iv ing behav ior as we ll as
t h e cur rent road condi tions. A lso see ~
page 88,
Elec tronic stabilization con trol ( ESC).
T he all whee l dr ive concept is des igned for high
engine power . You r vehicle is except ionally pow­
erfu l and has excellent driv ing cha racteristics
bot h unde r normal d rivi ng conditions and o n
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for an extremely small period of time. Data that
is recorded in such a case may include vehicle
speed, driving direction, the load on the brakes
and head restraints and performance in the event
of an acc ident or other change in status. The
stored data can only be read or downloaded with
special devices .
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able to provide you with more in­
formation .
® Mud and snow capability
"M/5" or "M+S" indicates the tire
has properties making it suitable
to drive in mud or snow .
& indi­
cates a winter tire .
@Composition of the tire cord
and materials
The number of plies indicates the
number of rubberized fabric lay­
ers in the tire. In general: the
more layers, the more weight a
tire can carry . Tire manufacturers
must also specify the materials
used in the tire. These inc lude
steel, nylon, polyester and other
materials.
@ Maximum permitted load
This number indicates the max i­
mum load in kilograms and
pounds that the tire can carry.
@ Uniform tire quality grade
standards for treadwear,
traction and temperature resistance
Tread wear, traction and temper ­
ature ranges
¢ page 271.
@ Running direction
@ Maximum permitted
inflation pressure
Wheels
This numbe r ind icates the maxi­
mum pressure to which a t ire can
be in flated unde r normal operat­
ing conditions.
Glossary of tire and loading
terminology
Accessory weight
means the comb ined we ight (in
excess of those standard items
which may be replaced) of auto­
matic transmission, power steer­
ing , power brakes, power win­
dows, power seats, radio, and heater, to the extent that these
items are available as facto ry- in­
s t alled equipment (whether in ­
stalled or not) .
Aspect ratio
means the ratio of the height to
the w idth of the tire in percen t.
Numbers of 55 or lower indicate a
lo w sidewall for improved stee r­
ing response and better overa ll
handling on dry pavement.
Bead
means the part of the tire that is
made of steel wires , wrapped or .,.
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(c) Vehicle capacity weight, and
(d) Production options weight
Maximum (permissible)
inflation pressure
means the maximum cold infla­
tion pressure to which a t ire may
be inflated. Also called "maxi­
mum inflation pressure."
Normal occupant weight
means 150 lbs (68 kg) times the
number of occupants seated in
the vehicle up to the tota l seating
capacity of your vehicle.
Occupant distribution
means distribution of occupants
in a vehicle.
Outer diameter
means the overall diameter of an
inflated new tire .
Overall width
means the linear dis tance be­
tween the exteriors of the side­
walls of an inflated tire, including
elevations due to labeling, deco ­
rations, or protective bands or
ribs.
Ply
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Wheels
Production options weight
means the combined weight of
those installed regular production
options weighing over 5 lbs (2.3 kg) in excess of those standard
items wh ich they replace, not pre­
viously considered in curb weight
or accessory weight, including
heavy duty brakes, ride levelers,
roof rack , heavy d uty ba tte ry , and
special trim .
Radial ply tire
means a pneumatic tire in which
the ply cords that extend to the
beads ar e laid at substantia lly
90
degrees to the centerline of the
tread.
Recommended inflation
pressure
see c:::> page 258, Cold tire infla­
tion pressure .
Reinforced tire
means a tire designed to operate
at higher loads and at higher in ­
fl at ion pressures than the corre­
sponding standard tire. Rein­
forced tires may be iden tified as
"X L" "x l" "EXTRA L OA D" or "RF" I 1 I
on the sidewall. ..,
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Wheels
plus maximum load. The maxi­
mum load includes the number of
passengers that the vehicle is in­
tended to carry ("seating capaci­
ty") with an assumed weight of 150 lbs (68 kg) for each passen­
ger at a designated seating posi­
tion and the total weight of any luggage in the vehicle.
The
Gross Axle Weight Rating
("GAWR") is the maximum load
that can be applied at each of the
vehicle's two axles.
The fact that there is an upper limit to your vehicle's Gross Vehi­
cle Weight Rating means that the
total weight of whatever is being
carried in the vehicle is limited.
The more passengers in the vehi­ cle or passengers who are heavier
than the standard weights as­
sumed mean that less weight can
be carried as luggage.
The Gross Vehicle Weight Rating and the Gross Axle Weight Rating
are listed on the safety compli­
ance sticker label located on the
driver's side B-pillar
c::> page 265,
fig. 198.
A WARNING
Overloading a vehicle can cause
loss of vehicle control, a crash
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or other accident, serious per­
sonal injury, and even death.
-Carrying more weight than your vehicle was designed to carry will prevent the vehicle
from handling properly and
increase the risk of the loss of
vehicle control.
-The brakes on a vehicle that has been overloaded may not
be able to stop the vehicle
within a safe distance.
-Tires on a vehicle that has been overloaded can fail sud­
denly, including a blowout and
sudden deflation, causing loss
of control and a crash.
-Always make sure that the to­
tal load being transported does not make the vehicle
heavier than the vehicle's
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating.
Determining correct load
limit
Use the example below to calcu­
late the total weight of the pas­
sengers and luggage or other
things that you plan to transport
so that you can make sure that
your vehicle will not be overload- ed . ..

Care and cleaning
wash operator to reduce the risk of acci­
dents.
- To reduce the risk of cuts, protect yourself
from sharp metal components when wash­ ing the underbody or the inside of the wheel
housings.
- After washing the vehicle, the braking effect
may be delayed due to moisture on the
brake rotors or ice in the winter. This in­
creases the risk of an accident. The brakes
must be dried first with a few careful brake
applications.
(D Note
- If you wash the vehicle in an automatic car
wash, you must retract the extendable rear
spoi ler* if necessary, and fold the exterior
mirrors in to reduce the risk of damage.
Power folding exterior mirrors* must only
be folded in and out using the power folding
function .
- To reduce the risk of paint damage, do not
wash the vehicle in direct sunlight. -
To reduce the risk of damage to the surface,
do not use insect removing sponges, kitchen
sponges or similar items.
- Matte finish painted vehicle components:
- To reduce the risk of damage to the sur-
face, do not use polishing agents or hard
wax.
- Never use protective wax. It can destroy
the matte finish effect.
- Do not place any stickers or magnetic
signs on vehicle parts painted with matte
finish paint. The paint could be damaged
when the stickers or magnets are re­
moved.
@ For the sake of the environment
Only wash the veh icle in facilities spec ially de­
signed for that purpose. This will reduce the
risk of dirty water contaminated with oil from
entering the sewer system.
Cleaning and care information
When cleaning and caring for individual vehicle
components, refer to the following tables. The
information contained there is simply recom­
mendations. For questions or for components that
are not listed, consult an authorized Audi
dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility. Also
follow the information found in¢.&. .
Exterior cleaning
Component Situation Solution
Windshield wiper
Deposits ¢ page42
blades
Headlights/
Deposits Soft sponge with
a m ild soap solution a>
Tail lights
Sensors/
Deposits Sensors: soft cloth with solvent-free cleaning solution
Camera lenses Camera lenses: soft cloth with alcohol -free cleaning solu-
tion
Snow/ice Hand brush/solvent-free de-icing spray
Wheels Road salt
Water
Brake dust Acid-free special cleaning solution
Exhaust tail pipes Road salt Water, cleaning solution suitab le for stainless steel, if nee-
essary
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Index
AUTO Automatic climate control system . . . . . . . 52
Automatic headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Auto Lock (centra l locking) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Automatic belt retractor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Automatic climate control system
refer to Climate control system (automatic) .5.2
Automatic key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Automatic transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Driving tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Emergency mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Hill descent contro l . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Kick-down . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
La unch Control-Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
malfunction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Selector leve r eme rgency release . . . . . . . . 69
Selector leve r lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Selector lever positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Shifting manually . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Steering wheel with shift paddles. . . . . . . . 66
tiptronic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Automatic wipe/wash system
Automatic zoom (navigation) .......... .
Auto Safety Hotline ............ .... .. .
41
145
187
AUX input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
Average fuel consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Average speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Avoid damaging the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
B
BACK button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Balance (sound) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Bass (sound) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Battery Jump starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 292
Before driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Better route (navigation) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Blended gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240
Blower (climate control system) . . . . . . . . . . 52
Bluetooth Aud io player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Connecting a cell phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
Boost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Booster seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230
Boost pressure indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
306
Brake fluid
Checking the brake fluid level . . . . . . . . . . 251
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Brake ass ist system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
B rake booster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Brake fluid ... ... .. .. ............... 251
Electromechanical parking brake . . . . . . . . 60
Indicator light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
New brake pads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
B raking
Brake assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Emergency braking function . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Worn brake pads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Break-in secu rity feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Breaking in
New engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
New tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262
Browser
refer to Media center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Bu lb fai lure (indicator light) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Bulb replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291
Buttons Control panel (MMI) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Multifunction steering wheel . . . . . . . . 20, 22
C
Cable (USB adapter/AUX connector cable) 161
California Proposition 65 Warning . . . . . . . 244
Battery specific . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252
Call list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Call options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Capacities Fuel tank. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299
Washer fluid reservoir . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299
Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275
Cargo area
refer to Luggage compartment. . . . . . . . . 185
CD drive (med ia drives) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Cell phone Playing music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
olso refer to Telephone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Central locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Centra l locking switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Emergency locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Luggage compartment lid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Power windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32