Audi A6 Typ 4G: Starting from a stop
Various convenience and safety functions may be available when the vehicle begins driving, depending on vehicle equipment.
Starting on hills with the parking brake set
Requirement: the driver's door must be closed and the driver's safety belt must be fastened.
- To start driving comfortably when on a hill, set
the parking brake and begin driving as usual.
The braking force of the parking brake does not release automatically until the wheels build up enough driving force.
Starting on hills with hill hold assist
Hill hold assist makes it easier to start on hills.
Requirement: the driver's door must be closed and the engine must be running.
- To activate hill hold assist, press and hold the brake pedal for several seconds. The vehicle must be in an uphill direction of travel.
After releasing the brake pedal, the braking power is maintained for a brief moment to prevent the vehicle from rolling back when starting.
During this time, you can easily begin to move your vehicle.
WARNING
- If you do not begin driving immediately or
the engine stalls after releasing the brake
pedal, your vehicle may begin to roll backward.
Press the brake pedal or set the parking brake immediately.
- The intelligent technology of hill hold assist cannot overcome the limitations imposed by natural physical laws. The increased comfort offered by hill hold assist should not cause you to take safety risks.
- Hill hold assist cannot hold the vehicle in place on all hills (for example, if the ground is slippery or icy).
- To reduce the risk of an accident, always make sure the vehicle is situated safely while stationary.
