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In strum e nt s and w a rn ing /i ndic a t o r light s
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Engine cooling system
A malfunction in the engine cooling system
must be repaired as soon as possible.
•
Turn off engine and chec k coolant level
If the indicator light t urns on and the mes -
sage appears, the coolant temperature is too
high or the coolant level is too low.
> Pull
off
the road.
> Stop the vehicle.
> Turnoff the engine.
> Check coolant level.
> Add coolant if necessary¢ page 214.
> Continue driving only after the eng ine cool-
ant warn ing/ indicator light goes out.
> Contact your authorized Audi dealer for as-
sistance if necessary.
If the engine coolant level is correct, then the
radiator fan may be the cause of the malfunc-
tion .
.8,
WARNING
- If your vehicle should break down for
mechanical or other reasons, park at a
safe dist ance from moving traffic, turn
off
the engine and turn on the hazard
warning lights ¢ page 54, Emergency
flashers.
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- Never open the hood if you see or hear
steam or coolant escaping from the en-
gine compartment -you risk being scald-
ed. Wait until you can no longer see or
hear steam or coolant escaping.
- The engine compartment of any vehicle
is a dangerous area. Before you perform
any work in the engine compartment,
turn of the eng ine and allow it to cool.
Follow the warning stickers¢ page 200,
Engine compartment.
0
Note
Do not continue driving if the .
symbol
illuminates. There is a malfunct ion in the
engine cooling system - you could damage
your eng ine.
~ - Steering column lock
•
Stee ring defe ctive! Do not drive vehicle!
If the indicator light turns on and the mes-
sage appea rs, there is an electronic steering
column lock malfunct ion. You cannot switch
the ignit ion on.
Do not tow your vehicle because it cannot be
stee red. Seek professional assistance.
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Stee ring lock: Contact dealer!
If the indicator light turns on and the mes-
sage appears, there is an electronic steering
column lock malfunct ion.
Drive t o your aut horized Audi dealer immedi-
ately to have the ma lfunction corrected.
A
WARNING
-
Your vehicle must not be towed in the
event of a malfunction in the electronic
steering column lock because it cannot be
steered due to the locked steering. If it is
towed with the steering locked, there is
the risk of an accident.
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Ignition lock
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Ignit ion lock def ective. Contact deal e r!
If the indicator light turns on and the mes-
sage appears, do not switch the ignit ion
off
because you may not be able to switch it on
again .
Drive to your authorized Audi dealer immedi-
ately to have the malfunction corrected .
On vehicles with convenience key*, the engine
should not be switched
off
using the
I
START ENGINE
STOP
I
button because the en-
gine cannot be started again after the ignition
has been switched
off .
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Tips
The symbol's appearance might be differ-
ent in some mode ls.
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