Driving dynamics
comparable to a vehicle without rear axle steer-
ing. Drive carefully to an authorized Audi dealer
or authorized Audi Service Facility to have the
malfunction corrected.
different from a two wheel drive vehicle. Do
not drive too fast because this increases the
risk of an accident.
– Note that on wet streets, the front wheels
can “hydroplane” if driving at speeds that
are too high. Unlike front wheel drive
vehicles, the engine RPM does not increase
suddenly when the vehicle begins hydro-
planing. Adapt your speed to the road condi-
tions to reduce the risk of an accident.
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.
Sport differential
Applies to: vehicles with sport differential
WARNING
Do not tow your vehicle if there is a malfunc-
tion in the electronic steering lock because
this increases the risk of an accident.
The sport differential distributes the drive power
to the rear axle based on the situation. The goal
is a high level of agility and ability to accelerate
on curves. The vehicle is very responsive to steer-
ing. The settings depend on the selected Audi
drive select* mode.
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.
Messages
The following messages may appear, depending
on the vehicle equipment:
All wheel drive (quattro)
Description
Sport differential: malfunction! Please con-
Applies to: vehicles with all wheel drive
tact Service
The all-wheel drive system distributes the driving
power variably to the front and rear axle to im-
prove the driving characteristics. It works togeth-
er with selective wheel torque control, which can
activate when driving through curves
Drive immediately to an authorized Audi dealer
or authorized Audi Service Facility to have the
malfunction corrected.
Sport differential: temperature too high.
Please adapt driving style
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The transmission temperature has increased sig-
nificantly due to the sporty driving manner. Drive
in a less sporty manner until the temperature re-
turns to the normal range and the indicator light
turns off.
The all-wheel drive system is designed for high
engine power. Your vehicle is exceptionally pow-
erful and has excellent driving characteristics
both under normal driving conditions and on
snow and ice. Always read and follow safety pre-
cautions ð
.
WARNING
Contact an authorized Audi dealer or author-
ized Audi Service Facility if the sport differen-
tial is faulty or malfunctioning. The repair
must be performed by trained personnel us-
ing the correct oil in order to ensure safety.
WARNING
– Even in vehicles with all wheel drive, you
should adapt your driving style to the cur-
rent road and traffic conditions to reduce
the risk of an accident.
– The braking ability of your vehicle is limited
by the grip of the tires. In this way, it is not
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