Driving
/ Parking brake: applied
– Launch control ðpage 101
– Limit ESC ðpage 122
The parking brake is set. Press and hold the brake
pedal to release the parking brake.
After driving on a driving track
Take over!
– Before parking the vehicle, you should allow
the engine and brakes to cool back down to nor-
mal operating temperature by driving more
moderately.
The vehicle cannot be held in place automatically.
Press the brake pedal to secure the vehicle from
rolling unintentionally.
– Check the brake pads using a suitable method.
Heavy diagonal wear can only be detected by in-
specting visually. This is only possible to a limit-
ed extent from the outside.
Special driving situations
Sporty driving
Applies to: RS models
– Check the tire pressure when the tires are cold
and adjust it if necessary.
Driving in a sporty style, for example on a driving
track, places more stress than usual on all vehicle
components, especially the engine, transmission,
tires, brakes, and suspension. This type of opera-
tion requires additional inspection and mainte-
nance work and may require components to be
replaced earlier than usual.
WARNING
– A sporty driving style will increase wear, es-
pecially on drive system and suspension
components and tires.
– Driving in the threshold range increases the
risk of an accident, and therefore requires
driving skills suitable for the situation and
special care in handling the vehicle, the driv-
ing situation, and the risk associated with it.
– Make sure that the vehicle is in sound condi-
tion at all times.
Your vehicle is designed and approved for road
use. Therefore, driving on a driving track is only
possible for a limited distance.
Contact an authorized Audi dealer or authorized
Audi Service Facility. Have your vehicle inspected
there to make sure it is suitable for driving on a
track, and make sure you are aware of all current,
applicable guidelines. The following are some of
the special requirements:
Tips
Wear caused by load does not constitute a ve-
hicle fault as defined by the terms of the war-
ranty.
– The boiling point for the brake fluid must be
within the tolerance range.
Driving uphill and downhill
– New brake pads require a certain break-in peri-
od ðpage 106.
When driving uphill, downhill, or at high alti-
tudes, note the following information:
– The tires, brake system, brake pads, and brake
rotors must be in sound condition.
– Drive slowly and carefully.
On the driving track
– Do not try to turn around if you cannot safely
drive on an incline or hill. Instead, drive in re-
verse.
– Warm up the engine by driving no higher than
two-thirds of the maximum permitted engine
RPM. The engine oil must be brought to a mini-
mum temperature of 158 °F (70 °C).
– 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
– Check the tire pressure when the tires are warm
and adjust it if necessary.
If necessary, use the following functions:
– dynamic Audi drive select mode* ðpage 112
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