User Guide

CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT
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§ Before descending a steep grade,
reduce speed and shift transmission
into a lower gear or driving position to
control speed. Do not ride the brakes
or hold the pedal down too long or too
often. This could cause the brakes to
get hot and diminish braking
efficiency.
New brake pads or linings
§ New brake pads and lining do not
have optimum friction properties and
must be "broken in" during the initial 100
to 150 miles (150 to 200 kilometers) of
normal city driving. You can compensate
for this by applying more pressure on the
brake pedal. This also applies later when
new pads or linings are installed.
Brake fluid level
§ If the brake fluid level is too low,
malfunctions or even a failure in the
brake system could result Therefore, it is
important to check your brake fluid level
regularly. See page 112 for more details.
Low brake fluid is indicated by the brake
warning light (see page 50).
Failure of one brake circuit
If the brake pedal travel should suddenly
increase, one of the brake circuits may
have failed, Should this happen, you will
be able to bring your vehicle safely to a
stop, however, you will have to push
harder on the brake pedal and it will take
a longer distance to stop the vehicle.
Contact your authorized Audi dealership
for assistance.
Brake wear
The brakes on our automobiles are still
subject to wear depending largely on
operating conditions and driving habits.
On vehicles which are driven mostly in
stop-and-go city traffic or which are
driven hard, the brake linings should be
checked by your authorized Audi dealer
more often than specified in the
Maintenance brochure.
Front spoiler
If you install a front spoiler on your
vehicle, be sure the air flow to the front
brakes is not obstructed, otherwise the
brake system could overheat.