Audi R8 Spyder 2012 Owner's Manual page 21

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Instruments
and warning/indicator
lights
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Contact your authorized Audi dealer for assis-
tance if necessary.
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Tips
The brake light switch is only inspected as
pa rt of the functional check after the en-
gine is started.
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Light/rain
sensor defective
Applies to vehicles: with automatic headlights
The indicator light indicates a defect in the
automatic headlights/automatic wiper sys-
tem.
If
the symbol illuminates, the light sensor has
failed. For safety reasons, the low beams are
turned on permanently with the switch in
AU-
TO .
However, you can continue to turn the
lights on and off using the light switch. In the
case of a defect in the rain sensor, the wind-
shield wiper lever functions are still available .
Have the light/ra in sensor checked as soon as
possible at an author ized Audi dealer.
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The indicator light monitors vehicle damping.
The indicator light
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illuminates when the ig-
nition is switched on as
a
funct ion check.
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Tips
If
the indicator lamp illuminates while you
are driving, there is a malfunct ion in the
vehicle damping. The chass is should be in-
spected immediately by an authorized Au-
di dealer.
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Rear spoiler
The warning/indicator light monitors the
electrically retractable rear spoiler .
The warning/indicator light
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has the follow-
ing functions:
- It comes on for about 3 seconds as a func-
t ion check when the ignition is switched on.
- It comes on if there is a ma lfunction in the
electrically retractable rear spoiler.
Additional information about the electr ically
retractable rear spoiler
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page 144 .
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Selector lever defective
Applies to vehicles : with R tronic
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Selector lever defective! No reverse
gear!
If the symbols are illuminated, there is a mal-
function in the R tronic selector lever. These-
lector lever disp lays go out or flash. It is not
poss ible to engage reverse gear. If you have
been shifting the transm iss ion manually, it
switches to automat ic operation.
You can continue to shift the transmission
manually. From the neutral position N, en-
gage first gear by tapp ing the shift button
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on the steering wheel. Then the transmission
remains in manual operat ion and you can se-
lect the gears using the shift buttons.
Have the selector lever checked as soon as
poss ible at an authorized Audi dealer or other
qualified workshop .
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Clutch is overheating
Applies to vehicles:
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Clutch: Overheating possible. See own-
er's manual.
If the symbols are illuminated, the clutch is
overheating and could be damaged if you con-
tinue to drive.
Stop your vehicle and allow the engine to run
at idle for several minutes . This will cool the
clutch.
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Gearbox malfunction
Applies to vehicles: wit h R tro nic
In the event of a system malfunction, R tronic
switches to emergency ope rat ion mode.
[O) Gearbox malfunction! You can continue
driving
You can continue to drive the vehicle. See an
authorized Audi dealer or other qualified
workshop at the next opportun ity.
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