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Instruments
and warning/indicator
lights
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Stabilisation program and ABS fault! See
Owner's manual
.,. Pull off the road and stop the vehicle .
... Obtain professional assistance.
USA models: if there is a malfunction in the
ABS system,
them
warning/indicator
light
illuminates along with the -
system
malfunction warning/indicator
light ¢ .&..
Canada models: if there is a malfunction in
the ABS system, the
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warning/indicator
light illuminates together with the .
brake
system malfunction warning/indicator
light
¢
.&. .
The light -
(USA)/ .
(Canada) illumi-
nates when the ignition is turned on. It goes
out after the engine has been started and the
parking brake is fully released. This indicates
that the brake warning light is functioning
properly.
If the brake warning light does not light up
when the engine is cranking or the parking
brake is applied, there may be a malfunction
in the electrical system. In this case, contact
your Audi dealer.
If the ABS fails, the ABS warning/indicator
light
m
(USA models)l li] (Canada models)
flashes together with the brake system warn-
ing/indicator light
q
.&. .
(USA models): If the warning light -
and
the warning
lightEiJ
illuminate together, im-
mediately contact your authorized Audi dealer
or qualified workshop to have all brake pads
inspected ¢ page 19.
When the light comes on, an audible warning
signal is also given.
Parking brake set
The parking brake warning light _
/ _
(Canada models) illuminates when the park-
ing brake is set. In addition, a warning tone
will sound after you have driven for longer
than 3 seconds and faster than 3 mph (5 km/
h) .
Parking brake set
The -
warning/indicator
light illuminates
when the parking brake is set ¢ .&. .
_&.
WARNING
~
- Always observe the warnings in
¢
page 176, Engine compartment, be-
fore opening the engine hood and check-
ing the brake fluid.
- Driving with low brake fluid is a safety
hazard! Stop the car and get professional
assistance.
- USA models:: If both, the
1111
warning
light and
them
warning light come
on at the same time, the rear wheels
could lock up first under hard braking.
Lock-up of the rear wheel brakes can
cause loss of vehicle control and an acci-
dent. Have your vehicle repaired immedi-
ately by your authorized Audi dealer or a
qualified workshop. Drive slowly and
avoid sudden, hard brake application.
- Canada models: If both, the brake warn-
ing light .
and the ABS warning light
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come on at the same time, the rear
wheels could lock up first under hard
braking. Lock-up of the rear wheel brakes
can cause loss of vehicle control and an
accident . Have your vehicle repaired im-
mediately by your authorized Audi dealer
or a qualified workshop. Drive slowly and
avoid sudden, hard brake application
- If the brake warning/indicator
light does
not go out after a few seconds and the
parking brake released, or lights up while
you are driving, the fluid level in the
brake fluid reservoir is too low. If you be-
lieve that it is safe to do so, proceed im-
mediately at low speed to the nearest
authorized Audi dealer or qualified work-
shop and have the brake system inspect-
ed.
- 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
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