Driving dynamics
manner. The shift points are placed in higher or
lower speed ranges.
pension will adapt to the driving conditions and
the driving situation. The settings depend on the
selected Audi drive select* mode.
Depending on the setting, the drive power at the
rear axle will be distributed with the sport differ-
ential* to be more sporty or moderate
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Air suspension
Applies to: vehicles with air suspension
The air suspension is an electronically-controlled
suspension and leveling system. The firmness of
the suspension will adapt to the driving condi-
tions and the driving situation. The system balan-
ces out changes in load. The vehicle level will also
adapt gradually to the vehicle speed in order to
reduce the wind resistance at high speeds and in-
crease the ground clearance at low speeds. The
settings depend on the selected Audi drive se-
lect* mode.
In RS models, the sport differential is adjusted
using a separate menu item.
Steering
The power steering will adapt. Light steering is
suitable for long trips on highways or smooth
driving around curves, for example.
Suspension
The suspension adjusts to be tighter or more
comfort-oriented when it comes to compensat-
ing for uneven spots on the road.
Displaying the vehicle level
►
Applies to MMI: Select on the home screen: VE-
Based on the selected setting, the air suspen-
sion* will adjust the ground clearance and the ac-
tive roll stabilization* will provide various de-
grees of compensation for vehicle movements.
HICLE > Audi drive select.
The filled-in boxes represent the current vehicle
level. The more boxes that are filled in, the high-
er the ground clearance. The box that corre-
sponds with the current vehicle level will flash
while the vehicle is lifting or lowering. The target
level is highlighted in color.
Engine sound
The engine sound adapts and can be subtle to
sporty. In the automatic setting, the engine
sound depends on the selected driving program.
Raising the vehicle
quattro with sport differential
Applies to: RS models
►
Applies to MMI: Select on the home screen: VE-
HICLE > Audi drive select.
►
Press Raise to reach the highest vehicle level
and thus the maximum ground clearance.
Press Lower to lower the vehicle down again.
Depending on the setting, the drive power at the
rear axle will be distributed with the sport differ-
ential* to be more sporty or moderate
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►
The Audi drive select* mode will be changed if
necessary when the vehicle is raised.
ESC
Applies to: RS models
The vehicle will lower at speeds of approximately
20 mph (30 km/h) and below. This function may
only be used temporarily when increased ground
clearance is necessary. It is not intended for long
drives.
The ESC sport mode can be activated. Also refer
to the important information regarding driving
with ESC limited ðpage 120.
Suspension
Note
Adaptive dampers
– Also refer to the information about ground
clearance ðpage 117.
Applies to: vehicles with suspension control
The adaptive dampers are an electronically-con-
trolled damping system. The firmness of the sus-
– When transporting the vehicle on a road
carrier, rail carrier, ship carrier, or other
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