Driving dynamics
– To completely reactivate the ESC stabilization
function, press the button again. The indicator
light turns off.
and on slippery or wet roads, and when driv-
ing too close to objects ahead. There is still
a risk of accidents because the ESC and its
integrated systems cannot always prevent
collisions.
If you select the offroad Audi drive select mode,
the offroad ESC mode will be automatically used.
This mode is suited for driving offroad and is de-
signed for uneven terrain or loose ground.
– Accelerate carefully when driving on
smooth, slippery surfaces such as ice and
snow. The drive wheels can spin even when
these control systems are installed and this
can affect driving stability and increase the
risk of a collision.
Turning off ESC
For a more active control of the vehicle where the
stabilizing functions of the ESC cannot intervene,
the ESC can be turned off.
– As the vehicle load increases, especially the
roof load, the vehicle's center of gravity also
increases along with the risk of the vehicle
tipping. To reduce the risk of an accident, al-
ways adapt your driving style to the current
conditions and avoid sudden driving maneu-
vers.
– To turn off the ESC, press and hold the but-
ton for more than three seconds. The and
indicator lights turn on.
– To completely reactivate the ESC stabilization
function, press the button again. The indicator
lights turn off.
Tips
WARNING
The ABS and ASR only function correctly when
all four wheels have a similar wear condition.
Different tire sizes can result in a reduction in
engine power.
– When the ESC is turned off or limited, there
will be no vehicle stabilization or it will be
limited. The driving wheels could spin and
the vehicle could swerve, especially on slick
or slippery road surfaces. When there is a
heavy vehicle load and sudden driving ma-
neuvers, it may not be possible to prevent
the vehicle from tipping under certain cir-
cumstances, which increases the risk of an
accident.
Operation
The button (or , depending on the model)
for controlling the ESC is located in front of the
transmission selector in the center console. ESC
turns on automatically when the ignition is
turned on.
– Because of the increased risk of an accident,
only drive with the ESC turned off or limited
when it is necessary. Reactivate the ESC as
soon as possible.
Limiting ESC
It may make sense in some situations to limit the
ESC stabilization functions so that the wheels can
spin:
Tips
– If you select the Audi drive select* offroad
mode, hill descent assist will turn on.
– If the ESC is limited, turned off, or malfunc-
tioning, systems with an automatic braking
intervention function may not be fully avail-
able.
– Rocking the vehicle to free it when it is stuck
– Driving in deep snow, on unpaved ground, or
with snow chains
– Driving downhill while braking on loose ground
– Driving with axle articulation
The ESC can be limited in order to allow the
wheels to spin.
– If malfunctions occur in other systems or
certain driver assistance systems are active,
the ESC must be turned on by the system.
The ESC may turn on automatically and can-
not be operated with the button.
– To limit the ESC, press the button briefly.
The indicator light will turn on.
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