Audi 100 C3 owners manual page 37

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CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT * Anti-lock brake system (ABS ) Every time the engine is started, the ABS Conditions affecting braking The ABS contributes effectively to vehicle switches on automatically. efficiency control, since it prevents the wheels from The ABS can be switched off and on by depressing the main switch. Moisture or road salt locking when the brakes are applied. This means that the vehicle remains WARNING Normally the ABS should always be steerable and is less inclined to skid. Under certain climatic and switched on. Under certain conditions, If an individual wheel begins to rotate too however, it may be advisible to switch the operating conditions such as passing slowly in relation to vehicle ABS off mspeed and anually. For further information through water, driving in heavy rain or see page 60. after washing the vehicle the tends to lock, the ABS automatically effectiveness of the brakes can be reduces brake pressure to prevent that If the ABS is not functioning properly, a wheel from locking. reduced, in winter ice can accumulate on the brake pads, linings, discs and warning light will come on. See page 49 for additional details. drums. Cautiously apply brakes for a This automatic adjustment process will cause a slight vibration of the brake test. Brakes will dry, ice coatings will pedal and some noises to alert you that be cleaned off after a few cautious Note brake applications. vehicle speed must be adapted to existing road and traffic conditions. When the rear differential lock is Driving for an extended period of engaged, the ABS will switch off as the WARNING time on salt covered roads without system is now unable to monitor Although the ABS is very effective using your brakes can also affect separately the rotation of the rear wheels. braking efficiency. The accumulated always remember that braking As long as the differential lock is capability is limited by tire traction. salt coating must be cleaned off the engaged, the brake system will operate Always adjust your driving speed brake discs and brake pads by a few normally. The ABS will switch on again according to the road and traffic cautious brake applications. conditions. Do not let the extra safety automatically when the differential lock is Do not "ride the brakes" by disengaged or as soon as the vehicle afforded by the ABS tempt you into resting your foot on the pedal when exceeds a speed of 15 mph or 25 km/h. not intending to brake. This may taking extra risks. The ABS cannot cause the brakes to overheat, overcome the laws of physics. premature wear and increased stopping distance. * where applicable 35

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