Audi TT 2012 Owner's Manual page 11

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Instruments and warning/indicator Lights Instruments and warning/indicator Lights
If the
fi
indicator lamp illuminates, the ESP
was switched offwith the [ill button.
Stabilisation program and ABS fault! See
owner's manual
If the
Dl
indicator lamp and the
[1]
ABS indi-
cator lamp illuminate and the driver message
appears, the ABS or electronic differentiallock
is malfunctioning. This also interrupts the
ESP. The brakes still function with their nor-
mal power, but ABS is not active.
Drive ta your authorized Audi dealer immedi-
ately to have the malfunction corrected.
For more information about the ESP
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AB5/ (8) Anti-lock brake system
This warning/indicator light monitors the ABS
and the electronic differentiallack (EDL).
The warning/indicator light
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(USA mod-
els)
/[1]
(Canada models) will come on for a
few seconds when the ignition is switched on.
The light will go out after an automatic check
sequence is completed.
There is a malfunction in the AB5 when:
- The warning/indicator light does not illumi-
nate when you switch the ignition on.
- The warning/indicator light does not go out
after a few seconds.
- The warning/indicator light illuminates
while driving.
The ESP indicator light also illuminates if
there is a malfunction in the ABS. The mes-
sage Stabilisation program and ABS: fault!
See owner's manual also appears in the in-
strument cluster display and a warning tone
sounds.
The brake system will still respond even
without the assistance of the ABS system.
See your authorized Audi dealer as soon as
possible to restore full braking performance.
For more information regarding the ABS
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Malfunction in the brake system
If the brake warning light
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ABS warning illuminate together there may be
a malfunction in the ABS, and there may also
be a malfunction in the brake system itself
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The ABS will not work and you will no-
tice a change in braking response and per-
formance.
In the event of a malfunction in the brake
system the warning/indicator light_
(USA models)/II (Canada models) in the in-
strument cluster flashes
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MaLfunction in the eLectronic differentiaL
Lock (EDL)
The EDL works together with the ABS. The
ABS warning light will come on ifthere is a
malfunction in the EDL system
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See your authorized Audi dealer as soon as
possible.
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WARNING
- If the
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(USA models)/[I] (Canada
models) warning light does not go out,
or if it comes on while driving, the ABS
system is not working properly. The vehi-
cle can then be stopped only with the
standard brakes (without ABS). You will
not have the protection ABS provides.
Contact your Audi deaLer as saon as pos-
sibLe.
- USA
~odels:
If the .warning light,
the
Dl
warning light and the
~
warn-
ing light come on together, the rear
wheels could lock up first under hard
braking. Rear wheel Lock-up can cause
loss of vehicle control and an accident.
Have your vehicle repaired immediately
by your authorized Audi dealer or a quali-
fied workshop. Drive slowly and avoid
sudden, hard brake applications.
- Canada models: If the brake warning
light
Il,
the
Dl
warning light and the
ABS warning light
[1]
come on together,
the rear wheels could lock up first under
ha rd braking. Rear wheellock-up can
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p
cause loss ofvehicle control and an acci-
dent. Have your vehicle repaired immedi-
ately by your authorized Audi dealer or a
qualified workshop. Drive slowly and
avoid sud den, hard brake applications.
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Worn brake pads
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Check brake pads!
If the warning light illuminates, immediately
contact your authorized Audi dealer or quali-
fied workshop ta have all brake pads inspect-
ed. On USA models the warning light
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comes on together with the warning light
• . Bath sets of brake pads on an axle
must always be replaced at the same time.
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WARNING
Driving with bad brakes can cause a colli-
sion and serious personal injury.
- If the warning light
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and the warning
light
_1)
with the message Brake
pads! cames on in the instrument cluster
display, immediately contact your au-
thorized Audi dealer or qualified work-
shop to have all brake pads checked or
replaced if necessary.
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Tire pressure monitoring system -
teLLtaLe indicator lamp
The warning/indicator light appears in the
event of a significant
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of air pressure.
The
rD]
warning/indicator lig ht illuminates for
a few seconds after the ignition is turned on
as function check and then goes out.
If the
rD]
symbol appears, pressure is tao low
in at least one tire.
When the system detects a malfunction the
warning/indicator light will flash for
ap~roxi­
mately one minute and then remain continu-
ously illuminated. This sequence will continue
upon subsequent vehicle starts up as long as
the malfunction exists. Contact your author-
1l .
: USA models only
ized Audi dealer and have the malfunction
corrected.
For more information
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EPC
Electronic power control
This warning/indicator light monitors the
electronic power control.
The
lHB
warning/indicator light (Electronic
Power Control) illuminates when you switch
on the ignition as a function check.
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Tips
If this warning/indicator light illumi nates
while you are driving, then there is a mal-
function in the engine electronics. Have
" the malfunction corrected as saon as pos-
sible by your authorized Audi dealer or
qualified workshop.
~ Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)
The Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) is part
ofthe On-Board Diagnostic (OBD II) system.
The symbollillights up when the ignition is
turned on and will turn off after the engine
has started and has settled at constant idle
speed. This indicates that the MIL is working
properly.
The warning light illuminates when there is a
malfunction in the engine electronic system.
Contactyour authorized Audi dealer and have
the malfunction cOlrected.
An improperly closed fuel filler cap may also
cause the MIL light to iLluminate
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For more information
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!?) Engine speed Limitation
Applies to vehicles: with engine speed limitation
III
Do not exceed max, engine speed of
XXX)(
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