Audi A6 Typ 4G: Electromechanical parking brake

Fig. 82 Center console: parking brake

Your vehicle is equipped with an electromechanical parking brake fig. 82. The parking brake is designed to prevent the vehicle from rolling unintentionally and replaces the hand brake.

Setting/manually releasing the parking brake

• Pull the switch to set the parking brake. The LED in the switch illuminates. The (USA models)/ (Canada models) indicator light also turns on in the instrument cluster display.
• To release the parking brake manually, press the brake or accelerator pedal while the ignition is switched on and press the switch at the same time. The LED in the button and the indicator light in the display turn off.

Releasing the parking brake automatically

Requirement: the driver's door must be closed, the driver's safety belt must be latched and the parking brake must be set.

• To start driving and release the parking brake automatically, press the accelerator pedal as usual.

In addition to releasing the parking brake automatically, other convenience and safety functions are available when you start driving.

Preventing the automatic parking brake release

The vehicle could begin rolling unintentionally, depending on the hill or if towing a trailer.

• To prevent the parking brake from releasing automatically, pull and hold the switch and press the accelerator pedal. The parking brake remains set and prevents the vehicle from rolling backward.
• You can release the switch again once you are sure that you are giving enough driving force to the wheels by pressing the accelerator pedal.

Emergency braking function

You can use the emergency braking function in an emergency situation, or if the standard brake operation malfunctions or is disabled.

• Pull and hold the switch.
• As soon as you release the switch or accelerate, the braking stops.

Pulling and holding the switch while driving the vehicle activates the emergency braking function.

The vehicle is braked at all four wheels by activating the hydraulic brake system. The braking effect is similar to heavy braking.

To reduce the risk of activating the emergency braking by mistake, a warning tone (buzzer) sounds when the switch is pulled. Emergency braking stops as soon as the switch is released or the accelerator pedal is pressed.

Parking

• Press the brake pedal to stop the vehicle.
• Pull the switch to set the parking brake.
• Place the selector lever in the P position.
• Turn the engine off.
• Turn the steering wheel when parking on inclines so that the wheels will roll into the curb if the vehicle starts moving.

WARNING

• Do not press the accelerator pedal inadvertently if a gear is selected when the vehicle is stationary and the engine is running. Otherwise, the vehicle w ill start to move immediately and this could result in an accident.
• Emergency braking should only be used in an emergency, when the normal brake pedal has failed or the brake pedal is obstructed.

  During emergency braking, your vehicle will brake similar to heavy braking. ESC and the associated components (ABS, ASR, EDL) cannot overcome the laws of physics. In corners and when road or weather conditions are bad, a full brake application can cause the vehicle to skid or the rear end to swerve, which increases the risk of an accident.

• If the power supply fails, you cannot set the parking brake if it is released. In this case, park the vehicle on level ground and secure it by placing the selector lever in the P position.

  See an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility for assistance.

• Always take the vehicle key with you when leaving your vehicle, even for a short period of time. This applies particularly when children remain in the vehicle. Otherwise children could start the engine, release the parking brake or operate electrical equipment such as power windows, which increases the risk of an accident.
• No one should remain in the vehicle when it is locked - especially children. Locked doors make it more difficult for emergency workers to get into the vehicle, which puts lives at risk.

Tips

When stopping at a traffic signal or stopping in city traffic, you can set the parking brake manually. The vehicle does not have to be held with the brake pedal. The parking brake eliminates the tendency to creep when a selector lever position is engaged. As soon as you press the accelerator pedal, the parking brake releases automatically and your vehicle starts to move.

Tips

• Occasional noises when the parking brake is set and released are normal and are not a cause for concern.
• The parking brake goes through a self-test cycle at regular intervals when the vehicle is stopped. Any noises associated with this are normal.
• If there is a power failure, the parking brake will not set if it is released, and it will not release if it is set. See an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility for assistance.

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