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In strum e nt s and w a rn ing /i ndic a t o r light s
- If the indicator light and the message ap-
pear w hile driving, the emergency braking
function may not be available. It may not be
possible to set the parking brake or release
it once it has been set. Seek professional as-
sistance .
(USA models): If the warning light
1111
and
the warning light
EiJ
appear together, imme-
diately contact your authorized Audi dealer or
qualified workshop to have all brake pads in-
spected
~
page 21 .
When the light comes on, an audib le warning
signal is also given.
.&_
WARNING
- Always observe the warnings in
~
page 22 7, before opening the hood
and checking the brake fluid .
- Driving with low brake fluid is a safety
hazard. Stop the car and get professional
assistance.
- If the
1111
(USA models)/ .
(Canada
mode ls) brake system indicator light
tu rns on together with the ABS and ESC
indicator lights, the ABS/ESC regu lating
function may have failed. Functions that
stabilize the vehicle are no longer availa-
ble. This could cause the vehicle to
swerve and increase the risk of sliding.
Drive carefu lly to the nearest authorized
Audi dealer or other qualif ied workshop
and have the malfunction corrected .
- If the brake warning/indicator
light does
not go out after a few seconds and the
park ing brake is released, or lights up
wh ile you are driv ing, the fluid level in
the brake f luid reservoir is too low . If you
believe that it is safe to do so, proceed
immedi ately at low speed to t he nearest
authorized Audi dealer or qualified repair
facility and have the brake system in-
spected.
- Always keep in mind that after several
brake applications, you will need greater
pressure on the brake pedal to stop your
vehicle. Do not rely on stra ined brakes to
respond w ith maximum stopp ing power
in critical situations . You must allow for
increased braking distances. The extra
distance used up by fading brakes could
lead to an accident .
PARK/
(®)
Electromechanical
parking brake
The warning/indicator
light monitors the
electromechanical parking brake .
If the indicator light -
(USA models) /.
(Canada mode ls) turns on, the parking brake
was set. If the parking brake is set when the
ignition is off, t he indicator ligh t turns off af-
ter about 20 seconds .
The warning/indicator
light w il l go out when
the parking brake is released.
-
(USA model s) / .
(Canada models)
Caution: Vehicle parked too steep
If the indicator light blin ks and t he message
appears, there is not enough braking power to
keep the vehicle from roll ing. The brakes have
overheated . The vehicle could roll away even
on a small incline.
Press brake pedal to release parking brake
To release the park ing brake, press the brake
pedal and press t he button
@ii
or sta rt driving
with sta rting assist at the same time
~ page 80.
Please release parking brake
To release the park ing brake manually, press
the brake pedal and press the button
@ii
at the
same t ime. The parki ng brake only releases
automat ically if the driver's safety belt is fas-
tened .
Ill
Parking brake!
If the
Iii
indicator lig ht t urns on and this
message appears, there is a parking brake
malfunction . Drive to your authorized Audi
dealer or qualified workshop immediately to
have the malfunct ion corrected.
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