Instruction book Audi RS5 Version year 2014
 Audi RS 5   Driver assistance   Intelligent technology  Electronic stabilisation control (ESC)
The automatic rear spoiler increases the car's stability.
The rear spoiler can be extended or retracted manually or automatically.
Automatic mode (normal operation)
  • Automatic extension: The rear spoiler is automatically extended at road speeds above approximately 120 km/h.
  • Automatic retraction: The rear spoiler is automatically retracted at road speeds below approximately 80 km/h.
Manual mode
  • Manual extension: Briefly press the button to extend the rear spoiler all the way out.
  • Manual retraction: At road speeds up to about 20 km/h, press and hold the button to retract the rear spoiler. At road speeds between 20 km/h and 120 km/h, press the button briefly to retract the rear spoiler all the way back.
Indicator lamp
Rear spoiler: malfunction
The rear spoiler may have failed to extend due to a malfunction. In this case, the car's handling may be different at high speeds. Drive to a qualified workshop without delay (but do not exceed 140 km/h) and have the fault rectified.
WARNING!
When extending or retracting the rear spoiler, please make sure that no persons or objects are close to the moving spoiler - risk of injury!
Caution!
  • If you need to push the vehicle, never put your weight on the rear spoiler - Risk of damage!
  • Do not operate the rear spoiler manually when the boot lid is open - Risk of damage!
Note
Clean the rear spoiler housing every 2 to 3 months. The rear spoiler housing must be free of ice, snow and leaves in order to operate correctly.

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