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Driving dynamic
dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility to have
the malfunction repaired.
ZA WARNING
Do not tow your vehicle if there is a malfunc-
tion in the electronic steering lock because
this increases the risk of an accident.
@ Tips
If the & or el indicator light only stays on
for a short time, you may continue driving.
All wheel drive (quattro)
Applies to: vehicles with all wheel drive
The all-wheel drive system distributes the driving
power variably to the front and rear axle to im-
prove the driving characteristics. It works togeth-
er with selective wheel torque control, which can
activate when driving through curves
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The all-wheel drive system is designed for high
motor power. Your vehicle is exceptionally power-
ful and has excellent driving characteristics both
under normal driving conditions and on snow and
ice. Always read and follow safety precautions
oA.
ZA WARNING
— Even in vehicles with all wheel drive, you
should adapt your driving style to the cur-
rent road and traffic conditions to reduce
the risk of an accident.
— 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 drive too fast because this in-
creases 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 motor RPM does not increase
suddenly when the vehicle begins hydro-
planing. Adapt your speed to the road condi-
tions to reduce the risk of an accident.
Messages
BH all-wheel drive: malfunction! Limited stabil-
ity. Please contact Service
Driving stability is reduced. Continue driving with
caution. Drive to an authorized Audi dealer or au-
thorized Audi Service Facility immediately.
Electronic Stabilization
Control
Electronic Stabilization Control (ESC) supports
driver safety. It reduces the risk of slipping and
improves driving stability. ESC detects critical sit-
uations, such oversteering and understeering of
the vehicle, the drive wheels spinning, or the risk
of the vehicle tipping.
The brakes are applied or the motor torque is re-
duced in order to stabilize the vehicle.
The following stabilization functions are integrat-
ed into the ESC, among others:
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.
Noises will indicate when the system is working.
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.
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Index
Drives
refer to Media.............000eee 215, 218
Drive select
refer to Audi drive select............... 102
Drive systeM.... eee cee eee eee ee 94
Audi drive Sel@¢t ecw. « 2 cep = 2 oxyye « 2 ses 102
Emergencyote ccs « cae » x cnn» « wm a x 90
Switching on and off................-.. 90
Driving down hills............ 0... e eee 100
Driving program...........e eee eee 93,152
Driving through water................0. 101
DIVING LIMES. 5 cases 6 o erasers oo aricens ov & erates & 8 Y 14
Driving tips
Driving through water...............0- 101
Efficient driving.................. eee 96
Offroad driving sss + ¢ saws x eres so ewes 100
Uphill and downhill................... 100
Drivingeup Wills'. = sccvsie e sewn «x cowie io cee 100
DVD AIIVGs. . & weson 6 2 avin 4 a worcias oo comm eo 216
E
EsMails s « moos « 9 maw 3 2 aes = garem 2 2 nae 4 184
EDL
refer to Electronic Differential Lock...... 105
EDR
refer to Event Data Recorder (EDR)...... 281
Efficiency assist.............002.000005 142
Predictive control.................005 148
Electrical system... 2... cee eee ee eee ee 237
Electric drive system. ............000000- 94
Electric motor
Coolant........ 2.0... ce eee eee eee eee 235
Electric range... 2. eee eee eee eee 202
Electromechanical parking brake.......... 98
Electronic Differential Lock.............. 105
Electronic immobilizer.............0.0005 37
Electronic Stabilization Control........... 105
Embedded SIM card sewy: s = saws s 2 mews so oe 187
Emergency assiStuss « 2 mes ¢ 2 wees zs mem ¢ 164
Emergency assistance.................. 267
Emergency braking function.............. 99
Emergency call.............000005 182,191
Emergency flashers..............00 eee ee 50
Emergency Mode iiss a + snus i 0 mses + 6 amenae « 3 94
Emergency operation
DOOrs .. eee eee 35
Luggage compartment lid............... 42
Panoramic glass roof...............200. 45
Energy
Current consumption..............0000. 14
Reducing consumption................. 96
Energy recovery............0.00-00 ee eee 94
Engine braking effect
refer to Recuperation................4. 94
Engine start system...............0.000. 91
Entry/exit lighting................-.000- 50
Entry assistance...................0000- 61
also refer to Exit assistance............. 61
ESC
refer to Electronic Stabilization Control... 105
ESC Offf6dd ows « « mews sa wows + o eee ve wee 106
eSIM
refer to Embedded SIM card............ 187
Event Data Recorder (EDR).............. 281
EXit ASSIStANGE wens + i seers « & gees og eee Es 61
EXIC WanniiG:cs + « xeme + & eavas 3 & Same & ¥ oes 162
Exterior antenna........... eee cece eens 178
Exterior lighting. .................0.000. 48
Exterior mirrors... 02.0... 0.00 eee eee ee 52
FolditigsettingS a ¢ scaa ss ieee es reese 33
External voice operation................. 26
F
Factory default settings
Multi Media Interface................. 229
RaSUTOOLG « scams 3 & Seeon & § SeaoR Ys GHEE Tt RG 195
Favorites... . eect eee eee 19
Bluetooth): : «sss ¢ : seees : pean a s weeps 2s 231
Navigation i « suns + x oss % 8 mossy oo anese 196
Telephone........... 0... e eee eee ee 180
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) . 288
File formats (media drives).............. 223
Fog WINdOWS)vscns x 2 averse oo seusiee v8 aeanavk «a vee 86
Folding the rear seats... evi 6 6 ewes ven 82
Footwell temperature................... 87
For the sake of the environment
LO AKStecs sv seco © wteuene % o crete w # anc ww eee 234
Forward gear
referto Gear. i... . eee eee eee 92
295