Instruction book Audi RS5 Version year 2014
 Audi RS 5   Driver assistance   Intelligent technology  Electronic stabilisation control (ESC)
Version A: Centre console (bottom), OFF button
Fig. 1 Version A: Centre console (bottom), OFF button
Version B: Centre console (top), OFF button
Fig. 2 Version B: Centre console (top), OFF button
The ESC is switched on automatically when the engine is started.
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 vehicle is stabilised to a greater or lesser degree.
In the following special situations, it may be advisable to switch on the sport 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
(A) 
(B) Sport mode on
(C) ESC/ASR off
(D) Sport mode off or ESC/ASR on
(A)
 (B)
 (C)
 (D)
Characteristics
 The stabilising function of the ESC and traction control system (ASR) is restricted WARNING!.
 The stabilisation function is no longer available WARNING!. 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 OFF button briefly.
 Press the OFF button for longer than 3 seconds.
 Press the  OFF button again.
Indicator lamps
 lights up.
 and light up.
 goes out, or and go out.
Driver messages
 Stabilisation control (ESC): sport. Warning! Restricted stability
 Stabilisation control (ESC): off. Warning! Restricted stability
 Stabilisation control (ESC): on
WARNING!
You should switch on the sport 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 functionality is restricted when sport mode is switched on. The driven wheels may start to spin, causing the vehicle to lose grip, in particular on slippery or wet roads.
  • When the ESC/traction control system (ASR) is switched off, the vehicle will not be stabilised.
Note
  • The ESC/traction control system (ASR) cannot be switched off and the sport mode cannot be switched on when the cruise control system* or adaptive cruise control* is on.
  • In the event of a malfunction in the rear spoiler system, it may not be possible to switch off the ESC/ASR or switch on the sport mode.

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