Audi A5 owners manual page 202

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document_0900452a8179700c.book Seite 200 Donnerstag, 22. März 2007 10:19 10 200 Intelligent technology factors are, for instance, city traffic, frequent short trips or hard Low brake fluid level driving with abrupt starts and stops. Malfunctions can occur in the brake system if the brake fluid level is Wet roads; road salt too low. The brake fluid level is monitored electronically. When you are driving at a speed higher than 80 km/h and have the Brake servo windscreen wipers switched on the brake pads are very briefly The brake servo amplifies the pressure you apply to the brake pedal. brought into contact with the brake discs. This automatic process It only works when the engine is running. which goes unnoticed by the driver is carried out at regular intervals and is intended to improve braking response in wet conditions. In certain conditions, such as in heavy rain, or after washing the car WARNING or driving through water, the full braking effect can be delayed by • When applying the brakes to clean off deposits on the pads and moisture (or in winter by ice) on the discs and brake pads. The discs, select a clear, dry road. Be sure not to inconvenience or brakes should be “dried” by pressing the pedal to restore full endanger other road users; do not risk an accident. braking effect. • Never let the car coast with the engine switched off (this can The effectiveness of the brakes can also be temporarily reduced if cause accidents). the car is driven for some distance without using the brakes when there is a lot of salt on the road in winter. The layer of salt that accu-Caution mulates on the discs and pads can be removed with a few cautious • Never let the brakes “drag” by leaving your foot on the pedal brake applications. when you do not really intend to brake. This overheats the brakes, Corrosion resulting in longer stopping distances and greater wear. There may be a tendency for dirt to build up on the brake pads and • Before driving down a long, steep gradient, it is advisable to corrosion to form on the discs if the car is used infrequently, or if reduce speed and move the selector lever to a lower gear. In this you only drive low mileages without using the brakes very much.way you will make use of the engine braking effect and relieve the If the brakes are not used frequently, or if corrosion has formed on load on the brakes. If you still have to use the brakes, it is better to the discs, it is advisable to clean off the pads and discs by braking brake firmly at intervals than to apply the brakes continuously. firmly a few times from a moderately high speed ⇒. Faults in the brake system Note If the brake pedal travel should ever increase suddenly, this may • If the brake servo is out of action due to a malfunction, or if the mean that one of the two brake circuits has failed. Drive immedi-car has to be towed, you will have to press the brake pedal consid- ately to the nearest qualified workshop and have the fault rectified. erably harder to make up for the lack of servo assistance. On the way to the dealer, be prepared to use more pressure on the • If you wish to equip the car with accessories such as a front brake pedal and allow for longer stopping distances.spoiler or wheel covers, it is important that the flow of air to the front wheels is not obstructed, otherwise the brakes can overheat.

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