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ABS
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Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
This warning/indicator
light monitors the ABS
and the electronic differential lock (EDL).
The warning/indicator light
fIE)
(USA models)/
ti]
(Canada models) will come on for a few sec-
onds when the ignition is switched on . The light
will go out after an automatic check sequence is
completed.
There is a malfunction in the ABS when:
- The warning/indicator light does not illuminate
when you switch the ignition on .
- The warning/indicator light does not go out af-
ter a few seconds.
- The warning/indicator light illuminates while
driving.
The ESC indicator light also illuminates if there is
a malfunction in the ABS. The message
Stabiliza-
tion control (ESC): Fault! See owner's manual
also appears in the instrument cluster display
and a warning tone sounds.
The brake system will still respond even with-
out the assistance of the ABS system. See your
authorized Audi dealer as soon as possible to re-
store full braking performance.
For more infor-
mation regarding the ABS
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page 168 .
Malfunction in the brake system
If the brake warning light
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page 13
and the ABS
warning illuminate
together
there may be a mal-
function in the ABS, and there may also be a mal-
function in the brake system itself
q
.&. .
The ABS
will not work and you will notice a change in
braking response and performance.
In the event of a
malfunction in the brake sys-
tem
the warning/indicator light
1111
(USA mod-
els)/ .
(Canada models) in the instrument clus-
ter flashes
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page 13 .
Malfunction in the electronic differential
lock (EDL)
The EDL works together with the ABS . The ABS
warning light will come on if there is a malfunc-
tion in the EDL system
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page 168 .
See your au-
thorized Audi dealer as soon as possible.
Instruments
and indicator
lights
A
WARNING
- If the
fIE)
(USA models)/tl] (Canada mod-
els) warning light does not go out, or if it
comes on while driving, the ABS system is
not working properly . The vehicle can then
be stopped only with the standard brakes
(without ABS). You will not have the protec-
tion ABS provides. Contact your authorized
Audi dealer as soon as possible.
- USA models:
If the
1111
warning light and
the
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warning 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 au-
thorized Audi dealer or qualified workshop .
Drive slowly and avoid sudden, hard brake
applications .
- Canada models:
If the brake warning light
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and the ABS warning light
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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 acci-
dent. Have your vehicle repaired immediate-
ly by your authorized Audi dealer or quali-
fied workshop. Drive slowly and avoid sud-
den, hard brake applications.
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Safety systems
The
fl
(USA models)/EI (Canada models) indi-
cator light monitors the safety systems (e.g. air-
bags, pretensioners) and illuminates for a few
seconds each time you switch the ignition on .
If the
II
(USA models)tEI (Canada models) in-
dicator light does not go out, or if it illuminates
while you are driving, or if it starts to blink, then
there is a malfunction somewhere in the system .
If the light does not illuminate when you switch
the ignition on, this also means there is a mal-
function.
A
WARNING
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If you have a malfunction in the safety sys-
tems, contact your authorized Audi dealer im-
mediately. Otherwise the safety systems may
not work properly in an accident.
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