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lights or in stop-and-go traffic. When the Audi hold assist function
is on, you don't have to keep your foot on the brake to prevent the
vehicle from accidentally rolling away. Once it detects that the
vehicle is stopped, Audi hold assist keeps the vehicle stationary. The
green symbol in the instrument cluster indicates that the func-
tion is activated. You can now take your foot off the brake pedal.
Note
• Audi hold assist can be switched on only when the driver's door
is closed, the driver's seat belt is buckled and the engine is running.
• Audi hold assist prevents automatic vehicles from creeping
forwards when the brake pedal is released with the car in gear.
As soon as you drive off in the normal way, the parking brake will
automatically be released and the vehicle will start moving.
• When the vehicle has been stationary for an extended period,
Audi hold assist will automatically apply the parking brake. In this
case, the green symbol in the instrument cluster display will
change to red .
If the conditions for Audi hold assist change and the function is
switched off as a result, the parking brake will be applied automati-
cally to ensure that the vehicle is parked safely. The diode in the
button will go out when the Audi hold assist function is switched
off.
Cruise control system
Applies to vehicles: with cruise control system
WARNING
Switching on
The intelligent technology in Audi hold assist cannot defy the laws
of physics. Do not let the extra convenience provided by Audi hold
assist tempt you into taking a safety risk.
The cruise control system allows you to drive at a
constant speed of 30 km/h or higher.
• Audi hold assist cannot keep the vehicle stationary in all condi-
tions on a gradient (e.g. if the road is slippery or icy).
• Audi hold assist must be switched on again each time the
engine is started – Risk of accident!
• Never get out of the vehicle when the engine is running and
Audi hold assist is switched on – Risk of accident!
• Always ensure that the vehicle is stopped properly and safely
to avoid injury to yourself and others.
Fig. 134 Control lever
and pushbutton
Caution
Switch off the Audi hold assist function before driving the vehicle
into a car wash.
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