Driving
Starting and stopping the engine automat-
ically
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.
Applies to: vehicles with Start/Stop system
The system checks if certain conditions are met
before and during the Stop phase, and deter-
mines if the engine stops and how long it re-
mains stopped. For example, if power usage is
high, the engine will not be stopped. Along with
other conditions, the following factors influence
the automatic engine start or stop:
– Environmental conditions (slopes, inclines, ele-
vation, temperature)
Stopping and starting the engine
Applies to: vehicles with Start/Stop system
– Battery (charge status, temperature, power us-
age)
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Press and hold the brake pedal until the vehicle
– Engine temperature
has stopped. The indicator light appears in
the instrument cluster once the engine stops
automatically.
– Assist systems
– Driving behavior
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The engine starts again when you remove your
Messages
Applies to: vehicles with Start/Stop system
foot from the brake pedal. The indicator light
turns off.
The following messages may appear, depending
on the vehicle equipment:
If the parking brake is set, the engine will only
start again when the accelerator pedal is press-
ed.
Drive system: please start the vehicle manually
This message appears when specific conditions
are not met during a Stop phase. The Start/Stop
system will not be able to restart the engine. The
engine must be started with the
Tips
– Press the brake pedal during a Stop phase
to keep the vehicle from rolling.
– The ignition will turn off if you press the
START ENGINE STOP
START ENGINE STOP
button.
button during a Stop
Vehicle starting system: malfunction! Please
contact Service
phase.
– If you leave the vehicle briefly during a Stop
phase and then enter again, the driver's
door must be closed and the safety belt
must be fastened in order for the engine to
be able to restart.
There is a malfunction in the Start/Stop system.
Drive the vehicle to an authorized Audi dealer or
authorized Service Facility as soon as possible to
have the malfunction corrected.
– You can control if the engine will stop or not
by reducing or increasing the amount of
force you use to press the brake pedal. For
example, if you only lightly press on the
brake pedal in stop-and-go traffic or when
turning, the engine will not turn off when
the vehicle is stationary. If you press the
brake pedal harder, the engine will turn off.
Brakes
General information
You can apply the vehicle's brakes using the brake
pedal.
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