Get Driving -> Electromechanical parking brake Guide for Audi RS6 4 Door Fourth Generation (2019-2025)

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Brake servo will be deactivated shortly. See

owner's manual

for concern. Noises may also occur when the ve-

hicle is stationary due to automatic test cycles.

The brake servo remains active for a short time

after the vehicle is switched off. Secure the vehi-

cle so that it cannot roll away ðpage 99.

Applying the parking brake via the button

Press the  button. The parking brake will be

applied. Transmission position P (parking lock)

will be selected.

Brake cleaning function active

The recuperation function is blocked in certain

weather conditions or if parts of the brake sys-

tem have recently been replaced to ensure that

the full braking effect is provided.

When  appears, the parking brake is keeping

the vehicle stationary. You can now take your foot

off the brake pedal.

If the red warning lamp flashes, insufficient brak-

ing force has been applied. Take additional meas-

ures to secure the vehicle so that it cannot roll

away when parked ðpage 99.

 Brakes: hot. Please adapt driving style

The brakes have been used intensively. This may

be because you left your foot on the brake pedal

or adopted a dynamic driving style, for example.

You can continue driving. Adapt your driving style

to reduce the load on the brakes.

Applying/releasing the parking brake via the

MMI

You can apply and release the parking brake man-

ually, independently of transmission position P

(parking lock).

 Brakes: risk of overheating. Please select D

and use recuperation

►

The brakes have been used intensively while driv-

ing downhill for an extended period. Follow the

instructions in the driver message to use the re-

cuperation function and take the load off the

brakes.

Select:  > Car > More > Electromechanical

parking brake.

To avoid noises when driving off, do not release

the parking brake manually when the vehicle is

parked on a hill or is heavily loaded.

WARNING

Putting the vehicle in neutral (to allow it to

roll)

If the ABS, ESC and brake force distribution

systems fail, input from the functions that

stabilise the vehicle is no longer available.

This could cause the vehicle to skid sideways.

Do not drive on. Seek professional assistance.

To prevent the parking brake from being applied

automatically (e.g. in a tunnel car wash), proceed

as follows:

Important: The vehicle must be stationary and

must be switched on. Press the brake pedal and

select transmission position N.

Electromechanical

parking brake

►

Confirm the message on the MMI, or

►

Select:  > Car > More > Ability to roll > Make

Operating the parking brake

vehicle able to roll after exit.

When you leave the vehicle, it will still be able

to roll.

The  button is located in the centre console

above the selector lever ðpage 99, Fig. 71.

►

To prevent the vehicle from rolling away again,

press the  button.

To activate/deactivate the message display

The electromechanical parking brake is intended

to prevent the vehicle from rolling away acciden-

tally.

►

when neutral (N) is selected, select:  > Vehi-

cle > More > Ability to roll > Show pop-up in

position N.

Any noises heard when the parking brake is ap-

plied or released are quite normal and no cause

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In certain situations, such as when parking on a

hill, the hold function is deactivated automatical-

ly to enable manoeuvring. If you want to activate

the hold function again, press the brake pedal

again more firmly.

WARNING

– Always ensure that the vehicle is stopped

properly and safely – risk of accident!

– If the parking brake is engaged, it may be re-

leased automatically if the accelerator pedal

is pressed. Take care when pressing the ac-

celerator pedal and always make sure that

position P is selected when you park the ve-

hicle – risk of accident!

When the hold function is switched on, it stops

the vehicle from creeping forwards when you

take your foot off the brake pedal.

WARNING

– If the electrical power supply fails, it is not

possible to apply the parking brake (if it was

released) or to release the parking brake (if

it was applied). Before leaving the vehicle,

secure it to prevent it from rolling away

ðpage 99. Seek professional assistance.

– The hold function cannot keep the vehicle

stationary in all conditions on a gradient

(e.g. if the road is slippery or icy). Always be

ready to apply the brakes when using the

hold function.

– Always ensure that the vehicle is stopped

properly and safely – risk of accident!

CAUTION

The parking brake must not be allowed to be

applied automatically in a tunnel car wash.

Make sure that the vehicle is free to roll. Do

not switch the vehicle off – risk of damage!

CAUTION

If you come to a standstill without pressing

the brake pedal on a steep road, the vehicle

may roll back slightly before the hold function

holds the vehicle. In this case, you should

press the brake pedal.

Using the hold function

This function can help you to move off easily, for

example at traffic lights, on inclines or in stop-

start traffic.

Using the emergency braking function

You should only use the emergency braking func-

tion in a real emergency, for example if the brake

system were to fail or if the brake pedal were to

be obstructed. If you use the emergency braking

function, this has the same effect as heavy brak-

ing.

The hold function is generally activated automat-

ically on gradients when the vehicle is stationary.

The indicator lamp  will light up.

Important: The driver's door must be closed

and/or the driver's seat belt must be buckled.

The drive system must be switched on and trans-

mission position D or R or driving program S

must be selected.

►

Press and hold the  button while the vehicle

is moving.

►

A warning buzzer will sound and the emergency

Depending on the situation, you may need to ac-

tivate the hold function yourself.

braking procedure will be triggered.

If you release the button or press the accelera-

►

tor pedal, the emergency braking procedure

will be cancelled.

►

With the vehicle stationary, press and hold the

brake pedal.

►

Now increase the pressure on the brake pedal.

WARNING

►

When  appears, the vehicle is being held

automatically. You can now take your foot off

the brake pedal.

Press the accelerator pedal to drive off.

Heavy braking in corners or in bad road or

weather conditions can cause the vehicle to

skid or lose steering control – risk of accident!

►

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The vehicle can no longer be held stationary.

Press the brake to prevent the vehicle from roll-

ing away.

Driver messages about the electrome-

chanical parking brake

The following driver messages may appear, de-

pending on the equipment installed in your vehi-

cle:

Special driving situations

Information on driving on hills and

gradients

 Parking brake: fault. Safely stop vehicle. See

owner's manual

Please follow the tips below when driving on hills

and gradients or at high altitudes:

 Parking brake: fault. Please release parking

brake

– Drive slowly and be ready for possible hazards.

– Do not try to turn round if you can’t make it up

a hill or gradient. Instead, drive back down in

reverse gear.

If one of these two messages appears, there is a

parking brake fault. If this message appears

while the vehicle is stationary, check whether the

parking brake can be released and reapplied. If

so, switch the vehicle off and on again.

– When driving down steep gradients, the down-

hill speed control function may be activated if

you press the brake pedal while in transmission

position D. The automatic gearbox will then se-

lect a suitable gear for the gradient and will at-

tempt to maintain the speed at which the vehi-

cle was travelling when the brakes were ap-

plied. You should still continue to use the

brakes as necessary. Downhill speed control is

deactivated as soon as the road levels out again

or you accelerate.

If the driver message still appears, if the parking

brake cannot be released or if the driver message

appears while the vehicle is moving, do not con-

tinue driving. Before leaving the vehicle, secure it

to prevent it from rolling away ðpage 99. Seek

professional assistance.

 Parking brake: fault. Please contact work-

shop

 Hold system: currently unavailable. See

owner's manual

– When driving down steep gradients, use the en-

gine braking effect by selecting driving pro-

gram S. This is especially important when tow-

ing a trailer or caravan. This will reduce the load

on the brakes.

There is a malfunction in the parking brake or

hold function. Drive to a qualified workshop with-

out delay to have the fault rectified. Do not park

the vehicle on a slope and secure the vehicle so it

cannot roll away ðpage 99.

– Use the hold function if appropriate.

WARNING

Parking brake: caution! Vehicle parked too

steep

– Drive only on gradients for which your vehi-

cle is designed. Do not exceed the vehicle’s

available climbing power. Your vehicle could

tip over or slide away.

Hold system: caution! Incline is too steep

If one of these two driver messages appears, the

braking force may not be sufficient to prevent the

vehicle from rolling away. Park the vehicle at a lo-

cation with a gradient that is less steep.

– Keep the vehicle straight when driving on

steep hills and gradients. If your vehicle is in

danger of tipping over, you must steer in the

direction of the gradient immediately – risk

of accident!

Parking brake is applied

The parking brake is applied. Press and hold the

brake pedal and release the parking brake.

– Always be ready to apply the brakes when

using the downhill speed control.



Please take over.

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