Driving
If certain conditions are met, the engine may
stop before the vehicle has come to a complete
stop. If you release the brake pedal or press the
accelerator pedal when this happens, the engine
will start and driving power will be transmitted.
electricity. This significantly improves the start-
ing ability and increases the vehicle battery life.
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 ignition and important assist systems such
as the brake booster will remain available during
the Stop phase. The engine will restart automati-
cally when needed.
– 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
turned off.
The Start/Stop system is automatically activated
once the ignition is turned on.
Turning the Start/Stop system off or on
The button is located in front of the trans-
mission selector in the center console. The but-
ton will be illuminated when the function is
turned off.
Messages
►
Press to turn on or off.
The following messages may appear, depending
on the vehicle equipment:
If you turn off the system during a Stop phase,
the engine will start again automatically.
Drive system: malfunction! Safely stop vehi-
Basic requirements
cle
– The driver’s door and the hood must be closed
and the driver’s safety belt must be fastened.
– The "P", "N", or "D" position must be engaged.
– The steering wheel must not be turned far in ei-
ther direction.
There is a malfunction in the drive system. The
brake booster and the power steering may stop
working. Stop the vehicle immediately or as soon
as possible and do not continue driving. Secure
the vehicle against rolling before exiting the vehi-
cle ðpage 98. Have the problem corrected by an
authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service
Facility.
– The vehicle must have driven faster than 2 mph
(3 km/h) since the last time it stopped.
– The vehicle is not in trailer mode.
Drive system: malfunction! Please contact
Note
Service
Always turn off the Start/Stop system when
driving through water ðpage 105.
There is a malfunction in the drive system. The
driving power is limited. Drive slowly to an au-
thorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service
Facility to have the malfunction corrected.
Tips
– Depending on the driving situation, the en-
gine may already stop when coasting before
the vehicle has come to a complete stop.
– If you select the "D" position after shifting
into reverse, the vehicle must be driven fast-
er than 6 mph (10 km/h) in order for the
Start/Stop system to become active again.
This makes it possible to maneuver without
stopping the engine.
Start/Stop system
Description
Applies to: vehicles with Start/Stop system
The Start/Stop system can help increase fuel
economy and reduce CO emissions. In Start/
2
Stop mode, the engine shuts off automatically
when stopped, for example at a traffic light.
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