Instruction book AUDI Q7 VERSION OF YEAR 2015
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The ESC is switched on automatically when the engine is started.
Fig. 190 Centre console with button
Fig. 190 Centre console with button
The ESC operates in several levels. Depending on which level is selected, the stabilising function of the ESC is restricted or switched off, and the Audi Q7 is stabilised to a greater or lesser degree.
In the following special situations, it may be advisable to switch on off-road mode to allow a certain amount of wheelspin:
  • Rocking the car backwards and forwards to free it
  • Driving in deep snow or on loose surfaces
  • Driving with snow chains
  • Driving on rough terrain when much of the car s weight is lifted off the wheels (axle articulation)
  • Braking on unsurfaced tracks when driving downhill
For your own safety you should switch off the off-road mode in time.
ESC levels
 
Off-road mode on
ESC/ASR off
Offroad mode off or
ESC/ASR on
Characteristics
The stabilising function of the ESC and traction control system (ASR) is restricted ►.
The stabilisation function is no longer available ►. ESC and traction control system (ASR) are switched off.
The stabilising function of the ESC and traction control system (ASR) is fully available again.
Operation
Press the button briefly.
Press the button for longer than 3 seconds.
Press the button again.
Indicator lamps
lights up.
and light up.
goes out, or and go out.
Driver messages
Stabilisation control (ESC): off-road. Warning! Restricted stability
Stabilisation control (ESC): switched off. Warning! Restricted stability
Stabilisation control (ESC): switched on
WARNING
You should switch on the off-road mode or switch off the ESC/traction control system (ASR) only if your driving ability and the traffic conditions allow you to do so safely - danger of skidding!
  • The stabilising function is restricted when off-road mode is switched on. The driven wheels may start to spin, causing the Audi Q7 to lose grip, in particular on slippery or wet roads.
  • When the ESC/traction control system (ASR) is switched off, the Audi Q7 will not be stabilised.
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