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workshop and have the malfunction correct-
ed.
- If the brake warning/indicator
light does
not go out after a few seconds and the park-
ing brake is released, or lights up while you
are driving, the fluid level in the brake fluid
reservoir is too low. If you believe that it is
safe to do so, proceed immediately at low
speed to the nearest authorized Audi dealer
or qualified repair facility and have the
brake system inspected.
- 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 strained brakes to respond with
maximum stopping power in critical situa-
tions. 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 elec-
tromechanical parking broke.
If the indicator light -
(USA models)/ .
(Canada models) turns on, the parking brake was
set .
-
(USA models) •
(Canada models) Cau-
tion: Vehicle parked too steep
If the indicator light blinks and the message ap-
pears, there is not enough braking power to keep
the vehicle from rolling. The brakes have over-
heated. The vehicle could roll away even on a
small incline.
Press brake pedal to release parking brake
To release the parking brake, press the brake ped-
al and press the button~
or start driving with
starting assist at the same time ¢ page 79.
Please release parking brake
To release the parking brake manually, press the
brake pedal and press the button
(2)
at the same
~
time. The parking brake only releases automati-
j
cally if the driver's safety belt is fastened.
'SI:
; Ill
Parking brake!
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ID
......
Instruments
and indicator
lights
If the
Ill
indicator light turns on and this mes-
sage appears, there is a parking brake malfunc-
tion. Drive to your authorized Audi dealer or
qualified workshop immediately to have the mal-
function corrected.
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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 message
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 ¢ page 224.
"'Add coolant if necessary ¢ page 225.
"'Continue driving only after the engine coolant
warning/indicator
light goes out.
"' Contact your authorized Audi dealer for assis-
tance if necessary.
If the engine coolant level is correct, then the ra-
diator fan may be the cause of the malfunction.
•
Coolant temperature too high! Please let en-
gine run with vehicle stationary
If the indicator light turns on and the message
appears, let the engine run at idle for a few mi-
nutes to cool down.
&_
WARNING
=
-
- If your vehicle should break down for me-
chanical or other reasons, park at a safe dis-
tance from moving traffic, turn off the en-
gine and turn on the hazard warning lights
¢
page 46, Emergency flasher.
- Never open the hood if you see or hear
steam or coolant escaping from the engine
compartment
- you risk being scalded. 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
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