Audi A5 owners manual page 123

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document_0900452a8179700c.book Seite 121 Donnerstag, 22. März 2007 10:19 10 Driving 121 start running again after some time if the coolant temperature rises When driving away due to a build-up of heat, or if the engine is hot and the engine • The parking brake auto release function releases the parking compartment is heated up further by direct sunlight. brake automatically when you wish to start moving ⇒ page 122, “Driving away from a standstill”. Electro-mechanical parking brake • When driving away on a gradient, the parking brake auto release function prevents the vehicle from rolling back unintentionally. The braking force of the parking brake is only released when there is Operation enough power at the wheels to make the vehicle move in the desired The electro-mechanical parking brake replaces the hand-direction. brake. Emergency braking function An emergency braking function enables you to stop the vehicle even if the conventional foot brake should fail to work ⇒ page 123, “Emergency braking function”. Warning and indicator lamps • The warning lamps  in the instrument cluster and switch light up when the parking brake is applied with the ignition switched on. • The warning lamps  in the instrument cluster and switch light up for approximately 20 seconds when the parking brake is applied Fig. 136 Centre with the ignition switched off. console: Parking brake – Pull switch A ⇒ fig. 136 to apply the parking brake. The A WARNING indicator lamp in the switch will light up. Never press the accelerator pedal or release the clutch inadvert- – Depress the brake or accelerator pedal and press the ently if a gear is engaged or if the selector lever is not in position switch at the same time to release the parking brake. The P or N (on automatic vehicles) while the vehicle is stationary with indicator lamp in the switch will go out. the engine running. The vehicle could otherwise start moving immediately and possibly cause an accident. Your vehicle is equipped with an electro-mechanical parking brake. The parking brake replaces the conventional handbrake, and is Caution mainly intended to prevent the vehicle from rolling away acciden-If the symbol  flashes in the centre display, or if the warning lamp tally.  flashes in the instrument cluster, there is a fault in the brake However, the electro-mechanical pa rking brake also offers a number system. You can press the SET button to obtain a message of convenience and safety features in addition to the functions of a explaining the fault. If the message Parking brake! appears, there is normal handbrake. Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical data

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