Audi S5 A5 owners manual page 192

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document_0900452a81793dcc.book Seite 190 Mittwoch, 21. März 2007 5:42 17 190 Intelligent technology brought into contact with the brake discs. This automatic process which goes unnoticed by the driver is carried out at regular intervals WARNING and is intended to improve braking response in wet conditions.• When applying the brakes to clean off deposits on the pads and In certain conditions, such as in heavy rain, or after washing the car discs, select a clear, dry road. Be sure not to inconvenience or or driving through water, the full braking effect can be delayed by endanger other road users; do not risk an accident. moisture (or in winter by ice) on the discs and brake pads. The • Never let the car coast with the engine switched off (this can brakes should be “dried” by pressing the pedal to restore full cause accidents). braking effect. The effectiveness of the brakes can also be temporarily reduced if Caution the car is driven for some distance without using the brakes when • Never let the brakes “drag” by leaving your foot on the pedal there is a lot of salt on the road in winter. The layer of salt that accu- mulates on the discs and pads can be removed with a few cautious when you do not really intend to brake. This overheats the brakes, brake applications. resulting in longer stopping distances and greater wear. • Before driving down a long, steep gradient, it is advisable to Corrosion reduce speed and move the selector lever to a lower gear. In this There may be a tendency for dirt to build up on the brake pads and way you will make use of the engine braking effect and relieve the corrosion to form on the discs if the car is used infrequently, or if load on the brakes. If you still have to use the brakes, it is better to you only drive low mileages without using the brakes very much.brake firmly at intervals than to apply the brakes continuously. If the brakes are not used frequently, or if corrosion has formed on the discs, it is advisable to clean off the pads and discs by braking Note firmly a few times from a moderately high speed ⇒.• If the brake servo is out of action due to a malfunction, or if the Faults in the brake system car has to be towed, you will have to press the brake pedal consid- If the brake pedal travel should ever increase suddenly, this may erably harder to make up for the lack of servo assistance. mean that one of the two brake circuits has failed. Drive immedi-• If you wish to equip the car with accessories such as a front ately to the nearest qualified workshop and have the fault rectified. spoiler or wheel covers, it is important that the flow of air to the On the way to the dealer, be prepared to use more pressure on the front wheels is not obstructed, otherwise the brakes can overheat. brake pedal and allow for longer stopping distances. Low brake fluid level Power steering (servotronic) Malfunctions can occur in the brake system if the brake fluid level is The power steering assists the driver when turning the too low. The brake fluid level is monitored electronically. steering wheel (with the engine running). Brake servo The brake servo amplifies the pressure you apply to the brake pedal. The power steering assists the driver by reducing the force needed It only works when the engine is running. to turn the steering wheel. The degree of power assistance is adapted electronically, depending on the speed.

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