Driving
– To reduce the risk of underbody damage, pay
attention to the vehicle's ground clearance and
drive across raised areas of the ground using
the wheels on only one side of the vehicle, in-
stead of allowing the center of the vehicle to
pass over the raised areas.
Special driving situations
Driving uphill and downhill
When driving uphill, downhill, or at high alti-
tudes, note the following information:
– Drive slowly and carefully.
– To reduce the risk of becoming stuck, drive
through sandy or swampy areas at a steady
speed and without stopping, if possible.
– Do not try to turn around if you cannot safely
drive on an incline or hill. Instead, drive in re-
verse.
If necessary, use the following functions:
– When driving down hills, you can activate the
hill descent control if you press the brake pedal
while driving in the “D” position. The automatic
transmission will select a gear suitable for driv-
ing down the hill and will attempt to maintain
the speed at which the vehicle was traveling at
the time the brake pedal was pressed. Press the
brake pedal if necessary. The hill descent con-
trol will turn off once the hill levels out or you
press the accelerator pedal.
– Audi drive select* offroad mode ðpage 113
– Hill descent assist* ðpage 112
– Limit ESC ðpage 117
WARNING
Only drive in terrain that is suitable for the ve-
hicle and your driving ability.
For the sake of the environment
– Utilize the engine braking effect when driving
downhill by selecting the “S” driving program
ðpage 101. This especially applies when tow-
ing a trailer. This reduces the load on the
brakes.
Avoid actions that are damaging to the envi-
ronment. Show respect for the natural envi-
ronment and remain on marked routes.
Tips
– Apply the brakes in intervals and do not press
the brake pedal continuously.
Clean your vehicle after driving offroad. Dirt
and stones falling off your vehicle can affect
other road users.
– Use the hill descent assist ðpage 112.
WARNING
Driving through water
– Only drive on inclines that your vehicle is de-
signed to handle. Do not exceed the hill
climbing ability of your vehicle. Your vehicle
could tip or slide.
If you must drive through water, follow these in-
structions:
– Check the stability of the ground, the current,
and the water depth. If the ground is unstable,
there is a strong current, or there are waves,
the water must only reach up to the lower edge
of the body at the most.
– Do not drive at an angle on steep inclines
and hills. If your vehicle is about to tip, you
must immediately start steering in the di-
rection of the downward slope to reduce the
risk of an accident.
– Deactivate the Start/Stop system*.
– Drive carefully and no faster than at a walking
pace to prevent the front of the vehicle from
creating waves, because they could splash
above the lower edge of the body. Oncoming
vehicles could also create waves.
– Always be ready to brake when using the hill
descent control function.
Offroad driving
Applies to: allroad
Your vehicle is not an offroad vehicle. Note the
following points when driving offroad:
– Do not stop the vehicle while in the water.
– Do not drive in reverse.
– Do not turn the engine off.
– Drive slowly and carefully.
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