Manual Audi S4 - 2014 (page 22 of 25) (English)

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Important Safety Instructions and Warnings

Audi connect®

• Only use Audi connect® services when road and trac

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 o 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 trac.

• 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 sucient 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 o 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 mo-

bile 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 aect 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 o 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

eciency.

• 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 eectiveness 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 o after a few

careful brake applications.

• Driving for an extended period of time on salt covered

roads without using your brakes can also aect braking

eciency. Clean o 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 dierent

spoiler, be sure the airﬂow to the front brakes is not

obstructed. Otherwise the brake system could overheat

reducing the eectiveness of the entire brake system.

• Failure of one brake circuit will impair the braking

capability resulting in an increased stopping distance. Avoid

driving the 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 o.

• 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 the trac around you when the

cruise control is in operation. You are always responsible for

your speed and the distance between your vehicle and other

vehicles.

• For reasons of safety, cruise control should not be used in

the city, in stop-and-go trac, on twisting roads and when

road conditions are poor (such as ice, fog, gravel, heavy rain

and hydroplaning) - risk of accident.

• Turn o 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.

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