Handling dynamics
ground clearance is required and is not suitable
for permanent use while driving.
be aware that the underside of the vehicle can
make heavy contact with the ground if you
drive onto the kerb or up a steep ramp – risk
of damage!
CAUTION
– Please also observe the information on
ground clearance ðpage 133.
Driver messages
– When transporting the vehicle by lorry,
train, boat, plane, etc., it must only be
strapped down on the tyres. It is not permis-
sible to secure the vehicle by its axles, struts
or towline anchorages, since the pressure in
the air suspension can change during trans-
port. Under certain circumstances there is a
risk that the vehicle may not be properly se-
cured.
The following driver messages may appear, de-
pending on the equipment installed in your vehi-
cle:
Air suspension: fault. You can continue driv-
ing slowly at max. XXX
A malfunction has occurred. The vehicle’s stabili-
ty may be impaired. Drive to a qualified workshop
without delay. Do not drive faster than the speed
given in the driver message.
Active roll stabilisation
Applies to: vehicles with active roll stabilisation
Air suspension: fault. You can continue driv-
ing slowly. Speed limited to max. XXX
The active roll stabilisation system combines an
electromagnetically controlled damping system
with the air suspension. It is designed to counter-
act body roll in corners and high speed evasive
manoeuvres. The settings depend on the Audi
drive select* mode selected.
A malfunction has occurred. The vehicle’s stabili-
ty may be impaired. Drive to a qualified workshop
without delay. The maximum speed has been
limited.
Air suspension: fault. Safely stop vehicle.
Steering and ground clearance restricted
Ground clearance
A malfunction has occurred. Do not drive on. Be-
fore leaving the vehicle, secure it to prevent it
from rolling away ðpage 112. Avoid making
steering movements, as the ground clearance of
the vehicle may be so low that a steering input
could damage the wheels and wheel housing.
The height and ground clearance of the vehicle
can be affected by the following factors:
– Changes in temperature
– Changes in vehicle loading
– Changing the Audi drive select* mode
– Raising/lowering the vehicle via the air suspen-
sion*
Active roll stabilisation: fault. Restricted
stability. See owner's manual
There is currently a high load on the vehicle elec-
trical system or the active roll stabilisation. The
active roll stabilisation functions have therefore
been switched off temporarily. The vehicle’s sta-
bility is restricted. You can continue driving care-
fully.
– Lowering the rear of the vehicle*
WARNING
Take special care that no-one can be injured if
the ride height is changed, e.g. while the un-
derbody or wheel arches are being washed.
If the indicator lamp does not disappear, even af-
ter you have waited a long time and switched the
ignition off and on again, drive to a qualified
workshop soon and have the fault rectified. Oth-
erwise the vehicle could be damaged if there are
any undulations in the road.
CAUTION
Always ensure that there is sufficient clear-
ance above and below the vehicle. This ap-
plies especially when driving into areas with
low headroom, e.g. car parks. You should also
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