Driving dynamics
adjusted. The vehicle must always be lifted
correctly.
Steering: malfunction! Please stop vehicle
There is a malfunction in the electronic steering
lock. You cannot turn on the ignition. Secure the
vehicle against rolling before exiting the vehicle
ðpage 98. Do not tow your vehicle because it
cannot be steered. See an authorized Audi dealer
or authorized Audi Service Facility for assistance.
– Always adjust the suspension in accordance
with the specified settings. The settings
must always be symmetrical on each axle;
otherwise there is a risk of excessive tire
wear.
Tips
Steering: malfunction! You can continue
driving
It is not necessary to perform a wheel align-
ment if the vehicle is lowered within the lim-
its of the permitted absolute values.
There is a malfunction in the steering system.
Steering may be more difficult or more sensitive.
Adapt your driving style. Have the steering sys-
tem checked immediately by an authorized Audi
dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility. Please
note that the red indicator light may turn on af-
ter restarting the engine. Do not continue driving
if it does.
Steering
Description
Electromechanical steering supports steering
movements by electronically adapting the power
steering depending on the vehicle speed. The set-
tings depend on the selected Audi drive select*
mode.
Steering lock: malfunction! Please contact
Service
There is a malfunction in the electronic steering
lock. Drive immediately to an authorized Audi
dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility to have
the malfunction corrected.
Dynamic steering
Applies to: vehicles with dynamic steering
The driving dynamic and driving stability are in-
creased by the steering ratio based on the speed.
At reduced speeds, steering is direct in order to
provide agile steering behavior and keep the
steering effort as minimal as possible when ma-
neuvering the vehicle. This sets the steering to be
less sensitive at higher speeds in order to provide
improved vehicle control.
Dynamic steering: correcting steering wheel
position
The steering is reinitializing. The steering wheel
will move easily after starting the vehicle. Reiniti-
alization might be necessary if the steering wheel
was moved while the engine was off. The display
turns off if the initialization was successful.
Messages
WARNING
The following messages may appear, depending
on the vehicle equipment:
Do not tow your vehicle if there is a malfunc-
tion in the electronic steering lock because
this increases the risk of an accident.
Steering: malfunction! Please stop vehicle
The power steering may have failed. Adapt your
driving style immediately to compensate for the
fact that it may be more difficult to turn the
steering wheel, and stop your vehicle in a safe lo-
cation as soon as possible. Secure the vehicle
against rolling before exiting the vehicle
ðpage 98. Do not continue driving. See an au-
thorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service
Facility for assistance.
Tips
– If there is a malfunction, the steering wheel
may be crooked when driving straight.
– If the or indicator light only stays on
for a short time, you may continue driving.
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