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Electronic Stabilization
Control (ESC)
Electronic Stabilization Control (ESC) supports
driver safety. It reduces the risk of slipping and
improves driving stability. ESC detects critical sit-
uations such as the vehicle oversteering and un-
dersteering or the wheels are spinning. The
brakes are applied or the engine torque is re-
duced in order to stabilize the vehicle. When the
ESC engages, the B indicator light blinks in the
instrument cluster.
The following systems are integrated in the ESC:
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
ABS prevents the wheels from locking when brak-
ing. The vehicle can still be steered even during
hard braking. Apply steady pressure to the brake
pedal. Do not pump the pedal. A pulsing in the
brake pedal indicates that the system is acting to
stabilize the vehicle.
Brake assist system
The brake assist system can decrease braking dis-
tance. It increases braking power when the driver
presses the brake pedal quickly in emergency sit-
uations. You must press and hold the brake pedal
until the dangerous situation is over.
Anti-Slip Regulation (ASR)
ASR reduces drive power when the wheels begin
spinning and adapts the power to the road condi-
tions. This will increase the driving stability.
Electronic Differential Lock (EDL)
The EDL applies the brakes to wheels that are
slipping and transfers the drive power to the oth-
er wheels. This function is not available at higher
speeds.
In extreme cases, EDL automatically switches off
to keep the brake on the braked wheel from over-
heating. The vehicle is still functioning correctly.
EDL will switch on again automatically when con-
ditions have returned to normal.
Power steering
The ESC can also support vehicle stability
through steering.
Selective wheel torque control
Selective wheel torque control is used when driv-
ing on curves. Braking is targeted toward the
wheels on the inside of the curve as needed. This
allows more precise driving in curves.
Automatic post-collision braking system
The automatic post-collision braking system can
help to reduce the risk of sliding and of addition-
al collisions after an accident. If the airbag con-
trol module detects a collision above a certain ve-
hicle speed, the vehicle is braked by the ESC.
The vehicle does not brake automatically if one of
the following occurs:
— The driver presses the accelerator pedal
— The braking force generated by the pressed
brake pedal is greater than the braking force
that would be initiated by the system
— The ESC, the brake system, or the vehicle elec-
trical system is not functioning

ZA\ WARNING
—The ESC and its integrated systems cannot
overcome the limits imposed by natural
physical laws. This is especially important on
slippery or wet roads. If the systems begin
acting to stabilize your vehicle, you should
immediately alter your speed to match the
road and traffic conditions. Do not let the in-
creased safety provided tempt you into tak-
ing risks. This could increase your risk of a
collision.
— Please note the risk of a collision increases
when driving fast, especially through curves
and on slippery or wet roads, and when driv-
ing too close to objects ahead. There is still
a risk of accidents because the ESC and its
integrated systems cannot always prevent
collisions.
— Accelerate carefully when driving on
smooth, slippery surfaces such as ice and
snow. The drive wheels can spin even when
these control systems are installed and this


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can affect driving stability and increase the
risk of a collision.

@) Tips
— The ABS and ASR only function correctly
when all four wheels have a similar wear
condition. Different tire sizes can lead toa
reduction in engine power.
— You may hear noises when the systems de-
scribed are working.
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The ESC is automatically switched on when the ignition is switched on.


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Fig. 113 Upper center console, & OFF button
The ESC is designed to function in levels. Depend-
ing on the level selected, the ESC stabilization
function is limited or switched off. The amount of
stabilization control will differ depending on the
level.
The following examples are unusual situations
where it may make sense to switch sport mode
on in order to allow the wheels to spin:
— Rocking the vehicle to free it when it is stuck
— Driving in deep snow or on loose ground
— Driving with snow chains








switch ESC/ASR off if your driving abilities and
road conditions permit.
— The stabilization function is limited when
sport mode is switched on. The driving
wheels could spin and the vehicle could
swerve, especially on slick or slippery road
surfaces.

Sport mode on ESC/ASR off Sport mode off or ESC/ASR
on
Behavior The ESC and ASR stabiliza- | The stabilization function is | The full stabilization func-
tion functions are limited not available > A\. ESC and _ |tion of the ESC and ASR is
oA. ASR are switched off. available again.
Operating Press the [2 OFF] button Press and hold the |& OFF Press the [2 OFF] button
briefly. button longer than 3 sec- | again.
onds.
Indicator Biturns on. Egan aa turn on. Baiturns off or [J and
lights aa turn off.
Messages Stabilization control (ESC): | Stabilization control (ESC): | Stabilization control
sport. Warning! Limited off. Warning! Restricted (ESC): on
stability stability
AN WARNING — There is no vehicle stabilization when
. ESC/ASR are switched off.
You should only switch sport mode on or

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@ Tips
— If the ESC is limited, switched off, or mal-
functioning, systems with an automatic
braking intervention function may not be
fully available.

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— If malfunctions occur in other systems or
certain driver assist systems are active, the
ESC must be switched on by the system. The
ESC
may switch on automatically and can-
not be operated with the button.
Brakes
General information
You can apply the vehicle's brakes using the brake
pedal.
Operating noise
Noises may occur when braking depending on the
speed, braking force, and outside conditions such
as temperature and humidity.
Braking effect
The response time from the brakes depends on
the weather and environmental conditions. To
ensure the optimal braking effect, the brake sys-
tem is cleaned at regular intervals. This is done
by applying the brake pads to the brake rotors for
a short period of time when driving at high
speeds when the windshield wipers are switched
on.
If the brake system becomes damp, for example
after driving in heavy rain, the braking effect may
be delayed. Other factors that could temporarily
increase the response time of the brakes include:
— Wet conditions
— Low temperatures, ice, and snow
— Roads covered in salt
— Dirty brake pads
Corrosion
Corrosion may form on the brake rotors if there is
no heavy braking, if the vehicle is not driven for
long periods of time, or if the vehicle is not driv-
en
frequently or for long distances. In this case,
braking heavily several times while driving at
high speeds can clean the brake rotors > A\.
Brake pads
New brake pads do not achieve their full braking
effect during the first 250 miles (400 km). They
must be “broken in” first. However, you can com-
pensate for the slightly reduced braking force by
pressing firmly on the brake pedal. Avoid heavy
braking during the break-in period.
Brake pad wear depends largely on the way the
vehicle is driven and on operating conditions.
Brake pad wear increases when driving frequently
in the city or short distances or when using a very
sporty driving style.
Ceramic brakes
Applies to: vehicles with ceramic brakes
Ceramic brakes provide excellent deceleration
rates.
The break-in period for new ceramic brakes may
be significantly longer than for standard brake
rotors. Due to the properties of the material,
they may cause noises at lower speeds. Ceramic
brakes also absorb more moisture in wet condi-
tions. Therefore, there will temporarily be less
braking force than when the brakes are dry. You
can compensate for this by pressing the brake
pedal harder.

Z\ WARNING
— Only apply the brakes for the purpose of
cleaning the brake system when road and
traffic conditions permit. You must not en-
danger other road users and increase the
risk of an accident.
— Due to the risk of injury, only have an au-
thorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility work on the brake system.
Incorrect repairs could impair the function.
— Never let the vehicle roll while the engine is
stopped because this increases the risk of an
accident.
— During automatic braking maneuvers, the
brake pedal may move downward automati-
cally. To reduce the risk of injury, do not

place your foot under the brake pedal.

C) Note
— Never let the brakes “rub” by pressing the
pedal lightly when braking is not actually
necessary. This can cause the brakes to over-
heat and increases braking distance and
causes wear.
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— Utilize the engine braking effect when driv-
ing downhill by selecting the “S” driving
program > page 80. This reduces the load
on the brakes. If you need to brake addition-
ally, brake in intervals and not continuously.
G) Tips
— If you retrofit your vehicle with a front spoil-
er, wheel covers or similar items, make sure
that the air flow to the brakes is not ob-
structed. Otherwise the brake system can
overheat.
— Also refer to the information about brake
fluid > page 208.
Messages
EG / @ Brakes: malfunction! Safely stop ve-
hicle
There is a malfunction in the brake system. If
s/w and BAlalso turn on, there is a malfunc-
tion in the ABS, ESC, and braking distribution.
Do not continue driving. See an authorized Audi
dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility for as-
sistance. Read and follow the other safety pre-
cautions > A\.
GG / © Warning! No brake booster function
If the brake booster is not working, you have to
use much more force when braking the vehicle.
See an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility for assistance.
GG / @ Brake pads: wear limit reached. You
can continue driving. Please contact Service
The brake pads are worn. Drive to an authorized
Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility as
soon as possible to have the malfunction correct-
ed.
Ga Jo Parking brake: malfunction! Safely
stop vehicle. See owner's manual
— If the indicator light and the message appear
when the vehicle is stationary or after switch-
ing the ignition on, check if you can release the
parking brake. If you cannot release the parking
brake, see an authorized Audi dealer or author-
ized Audi Service Facility. If you can release the
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parking brake and the message still appears,
see an authorized Audi dealer or authorized
Audi Service Facility immediately to have the
malfunction corrected.
— If the indicator light and message appear while
driving, the hill start assist or emergency brak-
ing function may be malfunctioning. It may not
be possible to set the parking brake or release
it once it has been set. Do not park your vehicle
on hills. See an authorized Audi dealer or au-
thorized Audi Service Facility for assistance.

Z\ WARNING
If a malfunction occurs in the ABS, ESC, and
braking distribution, interventions that stabi-
lize the vehicle will no longer be available.
This could cause the vehicle to swerve, which
increases the risk that the vehicle will slide.
Do not continue driving. See an authorized
Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility
for assistance.

Steering
Electromechanical steering supports the driver's
steering movements by electronically adapting
the power steering depending on the vehicle
speed. The settings depend on the selected Audi
drive select* mode.
Messages
a Steering: malfunction! Please stop vehicle
The power steering may have failed. Adapt your
driving style immediately to compensate for the
fact that it may be more difficult to turn the
steering wheel, and stop your vehicle in a safe lo-
cation as soon as possible. Do not continue driv-
ing. See an authorized Audi dealer or authorized
Audi Service Facility for assistance.
a Steering: malfunction! You can continue
driving
There is a malfunction. Steering may be more dif-
ficult or more sensitive. Adapt your driving style.
Have the steering system checked immediately >

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by an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility. Please note that the red indicator
light may turn on after restarting the engine. Do
not continue driving if it does.
@) Tips
If the & or e indicator light only stays on
for a short time, you may continue driving.
ALL wheel drive (quattro)
Applies to: vehicles with all wheel drive
In all wheel drive, all four wheels are powered.
General information
In all wheel drive, the driving power is divided be-
tween all four wheels. This happens automatical-
ly depending on your driving behavior as well as
the current road conditions. Also see > page 105,
Electronic Stabilization Control (ESC).
The all wheel drive concept is designed for high
engine power. Your vehicle is exceptionally pow-
erful and has excellent driving characteristics
both under normal driving conditions and on
snow and ice. Always read and follow safety pre-
cautions > A\.
Winter tires
By using all wheel drive, your vehicle has good
forward motion with standard tires in winter con-
ditions. However, in winter we recommend using
winter or all season tires on all four wheels, be-
cause this will improve the braking effect.
Snow chains
If there are snow chain laws, snow chains must
also be used on vehicles with all wheel drive
=> page 228, Snow chains.
Replacing tires
For vehicles with all wheel drive, only wheels with
the same rolling circumference should be used.
Avoid using tires with different tread depths
= page 220, New tires or wheels.
Is this an offroad vehicle?
Your Audi is not an offroad vehicle - there is not
enough ground clearance. For this reason, avoid
difficult terrain.

ZA\ WARNING
— Also, in vehicles with all wheel drive, adapt
your driving style to the current road and
traffic conditions. Do not let the increased
safety provided tempt you into taking risks,
because this increases the risk of an acci-
dent.
— The braking ability of your vehicle is limited
to the traction of the wheels. In this way, it
is not different from a two wheel drive vehi-
cle. Do not be tempted to accelerate to a
high speed when the road is slippery, be-
cause this increases the risk of an accident.
— Note that on wet streets, the front wheels
can “hydroplane’” if driving at speeds that
are too high. Unlike front wheel drive
vehicles, the engine RPM does not increase
suddenly when the vehicle begins hydro-
planing. For this reason, adapt your speed to
the road conditions to reduce the risk of an
accident.

Rear spoiler
Applies to: vehicles with retractable rear spoiler


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Fig. 114 Center console: button for the rear spoiler
The rear spoiler increases driving stability. The
rear spoiler extends automatically at speeds
above approximately 75 mph (120 km/h). It will
retract automatically when the speed drops be-
low approximately 50 mph (80 km/h).
You can also extend and retract the rear spoiler
manually.
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> Extending: press > briefly.
> Retracting: press and hold 3% when driving at
speeds up to approximately 10 mph (20 km/h).
At speeds from approximately 10 mph (20
km/h) to 75 mph (120 km/h), press > briefly.
Messages
If the | or turns on and a corresponding
message appears, the rear spoiler may not be
able to extend due to a malfunction. This could
change the vehicle's driving characteristics at
high speeds. Do not drive faster than 85 mph
(140 km/h).
The rear spoiler may be blocked. Clean the rear
spoiler compartment > page 236, close all vehi-
cle doors and lids, and wait several minutes until
the vehicle has completely turned off. If the indi-
cator light turns on again the next time the en-
gine starts, drive immediately to an authorized
Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility to
have the malfunction repaired. The color of the
indicator light depends on the vehicle speed.

Z\ WARNING
— Make sure that the rear spoiler is extended
at speeds above 85 mph (140 km/h). Other-
wise, the reduced driving stability will in-
crease the risk of an accident.
— When extending and retracting the rear
spoiler, make sure there are no persons or
objects within the spoiler range to reduce
the risk of injury.

@ Note
—To reduce the risk of damage, do not press
on the rear spoiler if pushing the vehicle.
— To reduce the risk of damage, never lean
against the rear spoiler or place heavy pres-
sure on it.
— To reduce the risk of damage when extend-
ing or retracting the rear spoiler, make sure
the luggage compartment lid is closed and
there is nothing in the way of the rear spoil-
er,
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Energy management
Your vehicle is equipped with an intelligent ener-
gy management system for distributing electrici-
ty. This significantly improves the starting ability
and increases the vehicle battery life.
G) Tips
— If you drive short distances frequently, the
vehicle battery may not charge enough
while driving. As a result, convenience func-
tions for electrical equipment may be tem-
porarily unavailable.
— The vehicle battery will gradually drain if
the vehicle is not driven for long periods of
time, or if electrical equipment is used
when the engine is not running. To ensure
that the vehicle can still be started, the
electrical equipment will be limited or
switched off.

Multi Media Interface

> Entering accented characters (for example, a,
¢, fi, 6)*: Turn the control knob with the charac-
ter selection (9 to a character. To open the se-
lected accented characters, press and hold the
control knob. Turn the control knob with the
character selection @0) to an accented character.
Press the control knob to insert the accented
character. To close the accented characters
without selecting a character, press and hold
the control knob again, or select and confirm
aot].
> Deleting characters: Select and confirm &1@.
To delete all characters in the input field, press
and hold the control knob on 1 @ until all
characters in the input field are deleted.
> Entering special characters: select and con-
firm 8&2] © or [123]@). Select and confirm the
desired special character (for example, a hy-
phen or period) with the number speller.
> Input assistance: in some cases such as in navi-
gation*, there is a word suggestion* @) based




on available entries while you are entering da-
ta. You can select this suggestion by pushing
the control knob upward.
> Results list: in some cases, such as in the direc-
tory, the system switches automatically to the
results list based on logical deduction (3). Se-
lect and confirm a suggestion from the list.
> Results list: in some cases, such as in the direc-
tory, the system will switch automatically to
the results list based on logical deduction @).
Select and confirm a suggestion from the list.
Requirement: the input field @) must be active.
> Switching between speller and MMI touch*:
the handwriting recognition for the MMI touch
control pad* is activated automatically. Simply
start writing.
Overview of symbols in the speller
The symbols in the letter/number speller are ex-
plained in the following table:

Symbol/Description Description

LIST] or [= Switches to the results list.

Input field Displays the current input.

Results list
tered.
Displays a list with suggestions based on the letters already en-

Switches from lower case to upper case letters or from upper case to
lower case letters.

input field)
Opens additional speller options (for example Close speller, Clear


ods) are shown.
Punctuation marks and special characters (such as hyphens or peri-

aou Displays accented characters (such as 4, ¢, fi, 6).


©
|C}
©
|
@/|O)]
©
E|O
FN
123\/,ABC
put.
Switches from letter to number input or from number to letter in-

—
Adds a space in the input field.

Character selection Highlights the selected character.

A Inserts the suggested word* when you push the control knob up.

®
|
©
|O|
©

I
Deletes the character to the left of the cursor.

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Voice recognition system

GLOEYAL COMMI/ANN

+ Telephone + Favorites
+ Audi connect * Call (XY)
* Navigation * Enter number
* Directory * Redial
* Radio * Read new text message
+ Media + Navigate to (XY)
+ Sound + Enter address/destination
* Help + Online destinations
+ Help Speech dialog system * Cancel route guidance
* Help Telephone * Map
* Help Audi connect * Line (XY)
* Help Navigation * Next page / previous page
* Help Map * Cancel
* Help Radio * No, I meant (XY)
* Help Media * Correction
TELEPHONE al
+ Enter number Call list
+ Delete number / correction Redial
+ Directory Call mailbox
* Call (XY) Enter PIN / delete PIN
«business / private / land line / mobile Telephone favorites
NAVIGATION i
+ Navigate to (XY) + Exclude next route section / Exclude
*Business address / Private address next street
+ Start / cancel route guidance * Route list
+ Directory * Calculate alternative routes
+ Last destinations * Online destinations
+ Navigation favorites * Special destination
+ Drive home
+» Enter address
+ Enter country / town / street / state
+ Exclude route / Exclude route for (XY) km /m
* Map
* Day map / Night map
* 2D driving position map / 2D north position map / 3D map / Destination map / Overview map
AUDI CONNECT
* Audi connect Flight information / Train information

* Travel information / Parking information * City events
* Fuel prices * Online news
* Weather + Twitter
RADIO)
+ Radio presets * Jukebox 6}
+ Last stations + CD/DVD aay e
*FM + SDcard1/SDcard2
*FM/AM/ SIRIUS XM « Audi music interface / iPod / USB / Bluetooth /
+ Station (XY) / Frequency (XY) Wi-Fi / Medium (XY)
* Traffic announcement on / off * Media favorites / Artists / Albums / Genres /
Tracks / Playlists / Videos
* Folder up
* Random playback on / off


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Fig. 130 Command overview
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