Audi S5 A5 owners manual page 122

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document_0900452a81793dcc.book Seite 120 Mittwoch, 21. März 2007 5:42 17 120 Driving Note WARNING (continued) • The parking brake can be applied at any time - even when the operated equipment such as the electric windows - this could lead ignition is switched off. However, the ignition must be switched on to injuries. before the parking brake can be released. • Do not leave anyone (especially chi ldren) in the vehicle when it • Any slight noise which may be heard when the parking brake is is locked. Locked doors could delay assistance in an emergency, applied or released is quite normal and no cause for concern.potentially putting lives at risk. • The parking brake runs an automatic test cycle at regular inter- vals when the vehicle is parked. This may also cause a slight noise, Driving away from a standstill which is normal. The parking brake auto release function releases the Parking parking brake automatically when you wish to start moving. Please note the following points to ensure there is no risk Applying the parking brake when stopping of the car rolling away accidentally after it is parked. Parking the car – Pull the switch to apply the parking brake. – Use the foot brake to stop the vehicle. Releasing the parking brake when driving away – Pull the switch to apply the parking brake. – Drive off in the normal way: the parking brake will be released automatically and the vehicle will start moving. – Automatic gearbox: Move the selector lever to P. – Switch off the engine ⇒ . On vehicles with automatic gearbox, you can apply the parking brake when stopping at traffic lights, etc. Then you do not have to – Manual gearbox: Engage the first gear. hold the car with the footbrake, as the parking brake will stop it creeping forward while a gear is engaged in the automatic transmis- When parking on slopes sion. When you drive off in the normal way, the parking brake will be – Turn the steering wheel so that the vehicle would roll into released automatically and the vehicle will start moving. the kerb if it did start to move accidentally. Driving away on a slope When driving away on a gradient, the parking brake auto release WARNING function prevents the vehicle from rolling back unintentionally. The braking force of the parking brake is only released when there is • Always take the key with you when leaving the vehicle – even enough power at the wheels to make the vehicle move in the desired if you only intend to be gone for a short time. This is especially direction. important if children are left in the car. They might otherwise be able to start the engine, release the parking brake or use power-

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