Audi 2014 A6 Getting To Know Manual - page 21
Important Safety Instructions and Warnings
Audi connect®
• Only use Audi connect® services when road and traffic
conditions permit. Using these services could increase the risk
of an accident. Some Audi connect® services are only available
when the vehicle is stationary to reduce the risk of distracting
the driver.
• To reduce the risk of a collision, use the Audi connect® services
with a Wi-Fi hotspot in the rear seat only if the vehicle is in
motion or only when the vehicle is stationary.
• As the driver, do not allow usage of the Wi-Fi hotspots to
distract you from driving, as it could increase the risk of an
accident.
• It is only safe to use laptops and similar mobile devices when
the vehicle is stationary because, like all loose objects, they
could be thrown around the inside of the vehicle in a crash and
cause serious injuries. Store these types of devices securely while
driving.
• Do not use any Wi-Fi devices in the front seats within range
of the airbags. Read and follow the safety precautions in the
separate vehicle owner’s manual in the “Airbag System” chapter
under “Important information about the front airbag system”.
Automatic Climate Control
• Reduced visibility is dangerous and can cause accidents.
• For safe driving it is very important that all windows be free of
ice, snow and condensation.
• Completely familiarize yourself with the proper use and
function of the heating and ventilation system and especially
how to defog and defrost the windows.
• Never use the windshield wiper/washer system in freezing
weather until you have warmed the windshield first, using the
heating and ventilation system. The washer solution may freeze
on the windshield and reduce visibility.
• Do not use the recirculation for extended periods of time. The
windows could fog up since no fresh air can enter the vehicle.
If the windows fog up, press the air recirculation button again
immediately to switch off the air recirculation function or select
defrost.
BLUETOOTH® Pairing
• Collisions and injuries can occur if the driver is distracted.
Speaking on or using a phone while driving can distract the
driver from traffic.
• Select the volume settings so that the acoustic signals from
the outside are still audible (e.g., the sirens of emergency
rescue vehicles.) Observe legal regulations.
• In areas with no or poor mobile network coverage
and possibly in tunnels, garages and subways, phone
conversations may be interrupted, and it may be impossible
to make phone calls, even emergency calls!
• In some countries, emergency calls may only be supported
when the mobile phone is connected to a mobile phone
package which has a SIM card that is “not blocked” and/or
has sufficient credit on it.
• Unmounted or improperly mounted mobile phones can fly
around in the event of a sudden driving or braking maneuver
or a collision. This may cause injury.
• Never place or mount a mobile phone on doors, on
the windshield or on or near the area on the steering
wheel marked “AIRBAG,” the instrument panel, the seat
backrests or the areas between these points and the driver/
passengers. Mobile phones can lead to serious injuries in
cases of collisions, especially when the airbags are inflated.
• Always switch off your mobile telephone at gas
stations or wherever there is a fire or explosion hazard.
Electromagnetic radiation can cause sparks which can start
fires.
• The mobile phone will automatically connect to the
mobile network when the Bluetooth connection to the
mobile phone package is disconnected.
• Using a radio device in the vehicle without a connection to
an external antenna might exceed electromagnetic
radiation thresholds. This also applies if the external antenna is
not installed properly.
• Keep a distance of at least eight inches between the
antennas of the mobile phone and a pacemaker, since mobile
phones can affect the functionality of a pacemaker.
• Keep a distance of at least eight inches between the antennas
of the mobile phone and a pacemaker, since mobile phones can
affect the functionality of a pacemaker.
• Do not carry a mobile phone on standby mode in the breast
pocket directly on top of a pacemaker.
• If interference is suspected, immediately switch off the mobile
phone.
• Always keep the armrest closed while driving. The center
armrest can interfere with the driver’s elbow movement and thus
cause collisions and severe injuries.
Brakes
• Do not press the accelerator pedal inadvertently if the vehicle
is stationary and the engine is running and a gear is selected.
Otherwise the vehicle will start to move immediately and could
result in a crash.
• New brake pads don’t have the best stopping power and must
be “broken-in” during the initial 100 to 150 miles (150 to 200
kilometers) of normal city driving. You can compensate for this by
pressing the brake pedal more firmly. This also applies later when
new pads are installed.
• You should perform braking maneuvers for the purpose of
cleaning the brake system only if road conditions permit. Other
road users must not be put at risk - you may cause an accident!
• Before descending a steep grade, reduce speed and shift
transmission into a lower gear or lower driving range. Do not ride
the brakes or hold the pedal down too long or too often. This
could cause the brakes to get hot and diminish braking efficiency.
• Do not “ride the brakes” by resting your foot on the pedal
when you do not intend to brake. This may cause the brakes to
overheat, premature wear and increased stopping distance.
• Under certain climatic and operating conditions such as passing
through water, driving in heavy rain or after washing the vehicle,
the effectiveness of the brakes can be reduced. In winter, ice can
accumulate on the brake pads, linings, discs and drums. Carefully
apply brakes for a test. Brakes will dry and ice coatings will be
cleaned off after a few careful brake applications.
• Driving for an extended period of time on salt covered roads
without using your brakes can also affect braking efficiency.
Clean off accumulated salt coating from brake discs and pads
with a few careful brake applications.
• If you damage the front spoiler, or if you install a different
spoiler, be sure the airflow to the front brakes is not obstructed.
Otherwise the brake system could overheat reducing the
effectiveness of the entire brake system.
• Failure of one brake circuit will impair the braking capability
resulting in an increased stopping distance. Avoid driving the