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Dri ve r inf o rmation
sy st e m
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Do not reset the display between service intervals . Doing so will
result in an incorrect display .
•
If the battery is disconnected, the Service Interval Display values
are retained.
•
On vehicles with the Driver Information System, you can also call
up the service interval display => page
26.
•
If service was not performed at the correct time or the service
interval display was not reset after service was performed, the addi-
tional mi leage driven or the elapsed days will be shown as negative
numbers. •
On-Board
Diagnostic
system
(080)
On-Board
Diagnostics
Fig. 9 Locatio n of Data
Link Connecto r (DLC)
On-Board Diagnostics monitors the components of your emission
control system . Each monitored component in your engine system
has been assigned a code. In case of a malfunction, the component
wi ll be ident if ied and the fault stored as a code in the control
module memory.
In order to make an accurate diagnosis, the stored data can only be
displayed using special diagnostic equipment (generic scan tool for
OBD).
In order to connect the special diagnostic equipment, push the plug
into t he Data Link Connector (DLCl. The DLC is located to the right of
the engine compartment
lid release=> fig . 9.
Your authorized Audi dealer or a qualified service station can inter -
pret the code and perform the necessary repair . •
Malfunction
Indicator
Lamp
(MIL)
The Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIU is part of the On-Board Diag-
nostic (OBD II) system.
The warning light il luminates when there is a malfunction in the
engine electronic system. A malfunction may have various causes :
•
The fuel fil ler cap may be improperly closed => page 190.
•
There is a leak in the fuel vapor recovery system .
•
The engine contro l receives faulty vehicle roadspeed signa ls.
Contact your nearest authorized Audi dea ler for assistance .
If the light starts flashing, the catalytic converter could be damaged .
Continue driving w ith reduced pow er (avoiding sustained high
speeds and/or rapid accelerations) and have the condition
corrected.
An improperly closed fue l filler cap may also cause the MIL light to
i ll uminate => page 190. •
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