Audi A7 Sportback 2014 Owner's Manual page 19

Instruments and warning/indicator lights 17
-L
Engine cooling system malfunction
A malfunction in the engine cooling system
must be repaired as soon as possible.
•
Switch off engine and check coolant level
If the indicator light turns 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.
.. Turn off the engine.
.. Check coolant level
c>
page 235.
.,. Add coolant if necessary
c>
page 235 .
.. 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 .
• Coolant temperature too high! Please let
engine run with vehicle stationary
If the indicator light turns on and the mes-
sage appears in trailer mode*, let the engine
run at idle for a few minutes to cool down.
A
WARNING
- If your vehicle should break down for
mechanical or other reasons, park at a
safe distance from moving traffic, turn
off the engine and turn on the hazard
warning lights¢ page 45, Emergency
flasher.
- Never open the hood if you see or hear
steam or coolant escap ing 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 227.
@
Note
Do not continue driving if the . symbol
illuminates . There is a malfunction in the
engine cooling system - you could damage
your engine.
D
Battery
This warning/indicator light detects a mal-
function in the generator or in the vehicle's
electrical system .
The . warn ing/ indicator light illuminates
when you switch on the ignition and must go
out after the eng ine has started .
•
Alternato r fault : Battery is not being
charged
If
t he indicator light turns on and the mes-
sage appears, there is a malfunction in the
generator or vehicle electrical system .
Drive to your authorized Audi dealer or quali-
fied workshop immed iate ly. Because the vehi-
cle battery is discharging, turn
off
all unnec-
essary electrical equipment such as the radio.
Seek professiona l assistance if the battery
charge level is too low.
(•) Low battery: battery will be charged
while driving
If
the indicator light turns on and the mes-
sage appears, there may be limited starting
ability.
If
this message turns off afte r a little while,
the battery charged enough while driving.
If the message does not turn
off,
have your
authorized Audi dea ler or qualified workshop
correct the malfunction.
4t
Safety belts
This warning/indicator light reminds you to
put on your safety belt.
The . warn ing/ indicator light illuminates
when the ignition is switched on to remind
the driver and any front passenge r to put on ..,.