Audi 2014 A6 Getting To Know Manual - page 22
vehicle and have it towed to the nearest Audi dealer or qualified
workshop.
• Never let the vehicle roll to a stop with the engine shut off.
• If the brake booster is not working, the brake pedal must be
pressed considerably harder to make up for the lack of booster
assistance.
Cruise Control
• Always pay attention to traffic even when the cruise control is
switched on. You are always responsible for your speed and the
distance between your vehicle and other vehicles.
• For safety reasons, the cruise control should not be used in
the city, in stop-and-go traffic, on twisting roads and when
road conditions are poor (such as ice, fog, gravel, heavy rain and
hydroplaning) - risk of accident.
• Turn off the cruise control temporarily when entering turn
lanes, highway exit lanes or in construction zones.
• Please note that inadvertently “resting” your foot on the
accelerator pedal causes the cruise control not to brake. This
is because the cruise control is overridden by the driver’s
acceleration.
• If a brake system malfunction such as overheating occurs when
the cruise control system is switched on, the braking function
in the system may be switched off. The other cruise control
functions remain active as long as the indicator light is on.
• You should only return to the saved speed if it is not too fast for
the current traffic conditions - risk of an accident!
Navigation & Infotainment
• The demands of traffic require your full attention.
• Obey all traffic laws when driving.
• The route calculated by the navigation system is a
recommendation for reaching your destination. Obey traffic
lights, stopping restrictions, one-way streets, lane change
restrictions, etc.
Start-Stop System
• Never let the vehicle roll with the engine switched off. You
could lose control over the vehicle. This can lead to a collision
and serious injuries.
• The brake booster and the steering support do not work while
the engine is switched off. More force is required to stop and to
steer the vehicle.
• To reduce the risk of injuries, make sure that the Start-Stop
System is turned off when working in the engine compartment.
• Never allow the engine to run in confined spaces - danger of
asphyxiation.
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
• If the tire pressure indicator appears in the instrument cluster
display, one or more of your tires is significantly under inflated.
Reduce your speed immediately and avoid any hard steering
or braking maneuvers. Stop as soon as possible and check the
tires and their pressures. Inflate the tire pressure to the proper
pressure as indicated on the vehicle’s tire pressure label. Driving
on a significantly under-inflated tire causes the tire to overheat
and can lead to tire failure. Under inflation also is likely to impair
the vehicle’s handling and stopping ability.
• The driver is responsible for maintaining the correct tire
pressures. You must check the tire pressures regularly.
• Under certain conditions (such as a sporty driving style, winter
conditions or unpaved roads), the pressure monitor indicator
may be delayed.
• Ask your authorized Audi dealer if run flat tires may be used
on your vehicle. Your vehicle registration becomes invalid if you
use these tires when not permitted. Damage to your vehicle or
accidents could also result.
Voice Recognition
• Driving requires your complete and undivided attention. As
the driver, you have complete responsibility for safety in traffic.
Only use the MMI® system when traffic conditions permit and
always in a way that allows you to maintain complete control
over your vehicle.
• Adjust the volume of the audio system so signals from outside
the vehicle such as police and fire sirens can be heard easily at
all times.
• Always follow the safety precautions when using the Audi
connect® services and when using the wireless hotspot.
• Obey all applicable laws regarding use of telephones in vehicles.
• Medical experts warn that cell phones can interfere with the
function of pacemakers. Always maintain a minimum distance
of 20 centimeters between the cell phone antenna and the
pacemaker.
• Do not carry the cell phone in a pocket directly over the
pacemaker when the phone is switched on.
• Switch the cell phone off immediately if you suspect it may be
interfering with the pacemaker.
• Do not use voice recognition system in emergencies because
your voice may change in stressful situations. It may take longer
to dial the number or the system may not be able to dial it at all.
Dial the emergency number manually.
• Switch your cell phone off in areas at risk for an explosion.
These locations are not always clearly marked. They may
include gas stations, equipment that stores or transports fuel
or chemicals, or locations where fuel vapors (such as propane
or gasoline vapor in vehicles or buildings), chemicals or large
quantities of dust particles (such as flour, sawdust or metal) may
be present in the air. This also applies to all other locations where
you would normally switch your vehicle off.
• Pay attention to the traffic reports when making a call.
• Please devote your full attention to driving. As the driver,
you have complete responsibility for safety in traffic. Only use
the functions in such a way that you always maintain complete
control over your vehicle in all traffic situations.
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