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The driver message in the display goes out after about 5 seconds .
You can display the driver message again by briefly pressing the
button . •
Brake system
malfunction
BRAKE (USA models)/
(CD) (Canada
models)
The indicator light flashes if the brake fluid level is too
low, if there is a malfunction
in the ABS system or when
the parking brake is engaged.
If the BRAKE /(Q)) symbol flashes in the display with the
parking brake released, there is a malfunction
in the brake
system. In addition to the symbol, one of two messages
appears in the display:
STOP VEHICLE AND CHECK BRAKE FLUID
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, the ABS
warning / indicator light illuminates along with the BRAKE system
malfunction warning/indicator
light=> & .
Canada models : if there is a malfunction in the ABS system, the 0
warning/indicator
light illuminates together with the
<CD>
brake
system malfunct ion warning/indicator
light =>& .
Parking
brake set
The parking brake warning light Brake/ ((D) (Canada models) illumi -
nates when the parking 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).
Controls and equip -
ment
Driver information
system
&
WARNING
•
Always observe the warnings in =:> page 193, "Working in the
engine compartment", before opening the engine compartment
lid and checking the brake fluid.
•
Driving with low brake fluid is a safety hazard! Stop the car and
get professional assistance .
•
If the brake system warning/indicator light illuminates
together with the ABS warning/indicator light, then the ABS
system is malfunctioning. The rear wheels could quickly lock up
when you apply the brakes. This could lead to loss of control and
your vehicle could slide! Drive carefully to the nearest authorized
Audi dealer and have the malfunction corrected. •
Engine
cooling
system
malfunction
-L
A malfunction
in the engine cooling system must be
repaired as soon as possible.
When the
_t
symbol in the display flashes, then either the
engine coolant temperature is too high, or the coolant level
is too low. In addition to the symbol, the following
message
also appears in the display:
SWITCH OFF ENGINE AND CHECK COOLANT LEVEL
-
Pull off the road and stop the vehicle .
- Turn off the engine.
- Check coolant level
=>
page 200.
- Add coolant if necessary => page 201 .
- Continue driving only after the engine coolant
warning/indicator
light goes out.
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