Audi allroad 2001, Owner'S Manual

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Electronic speed limiter
Your Audi may be factory equipped with
tires which are rated for a maximum speed
of
130
mph
(21 0
km/h). This is less than the
maximum speed of your vehicle. To reduce
the risk of sudden tire failure and loss of
control should the vehicle be operated at ex­
cessive speeds, your Audi also has an elec­
tronic speed limiterwhich prevents your ve­
hicle from going faster than the tire speed
rating. See page
257.
If the vehicle approaches the tire speed rat­
ing, the engine control unit will shut off the
fuel injectors and you will notice an instant
Joss of engine power and drop in road
speed. The engine performance will return
to normal as soon as the speed has dropped
below approximately
1 25
mph
(200
km/h).
If the vehicle road speed signal to
the engine control unit should fail,
the Malfunction Indicator Lamp will
come on.
If this occurs, see your authorized Audi
Dealer and have the cause located and cor­
rected.
� WARNING
Always observe the posted speed
limits and adjust your speed to suit
prevailing road, traffic and
weather conditions. Never drive
your vehicle faster than the maxi­
mum speed rating of the tires
installed.
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