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ABS/( @)) Anti-lock braking system (ABS )
This warning/indicator light monitors the ABS
and the electronic differential lock (EDL).
The warning/indicator light
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(USA models) /
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(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 ign it ion 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 ma lfunction in the ABS. The message Stabiliza-
tion control (ESC/ABS): Fault! See owner's man-
ual 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-
mat ion regarding the ABS ¢ page 188 .
Malfunction in the brake system
If the brake warning light ¢ page 14 and the ABS
warn ing ill uminate together there may be a mal-
function in the ABS, and there may also be a mal-
function in the brake system itself ¢ ,& . The ABS
will not work and you will notice a change in
braking response and performance.
In the event of a malfunct ion in the brake sys-
tem the warning/indicator light
1111
(USA mod-
els)/. (Canada models) in the instrument clus-
ter f lashes ¢ page 14 .
Malfunction in the electronic differential
lock (EDL)
The EDL works together with the ABS. The ABS
warn ing light will come on if there is a malfunc-
tion in the EDL system
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page 188 . See your au-
thorized Audi dealer as soon as possible.
Instruments and indicator lights
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WARNING
- If the
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(USA mode ls)/ ill (Canada mod-
els) warn ing light does not go out, or if it
comes on while dr iving, the ABS system is
not working prope rly. The vehicle can then
be stopped only with the standard brakes
(without ABS). You will not have the protec-
tion ABS provides. Contact your Audi dealer
as soon as possible .
- USA models: If the
1111
warning light, the
G1
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 im-
mediately by your author ized Audi dealer or
a qualified workshop . Drive slowly and avoid
sudden, hard brake appl ications .
- Canada models: If the brake warning light
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warning light and the ABS warn-
ing light
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come on together, the rear
wheels could lock up first under hard brak-
ing. Rear wheel lock-up can cause loss of ve-
hicle control and an accident . Have your ve-
hicle repaired immediately by your author-
ized Audi dealer or a qualified workshop.
Drive slow ly and avoid sudden, hard brake
applications.
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Worn brake pads
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Brake pads!
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If the warning light ill uminates, immed iate ly
contact your authorized Audi dealer or qualified
workshop to have all brake pads inspected. On
USA models the warning light
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comes on to-
gether w ith the warning light
1111 .
Both sets of
brake pads on an axle must always be replaced at
the same time .
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WARNING
Driving w ith bad brakes can cause a collision
and serious personal injury .
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