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In
order to connect the special diagnostic equipment, push the plug
into
the
Data
Link
Connector (DLC). The DLC is located to the right of
the hood release => page 24, fig.
10.
Your authorized Audi dealer or a qualified service station can inter
-
pret the code and perform the necessary repair.
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Malfunction
Indicator
Lamp
(MIL)
The Malfunction Indicator
Lamp
(MIU
in the instrument cluster
=>
page 15, fig. 5 is part of the On-Board
Diagnostic
(OBD
II)
system.
The warning/indicator
light
illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and goes out after the engine starts and the idle has
stabilized. This indicates
that
the
MIL
is working
properly.
If the light does not go out
after the engine is started, or illuminates
while you are driving, a malfunction may exist in the engine system.
If
the
light
starts
flashing,
the catalytic converter could be damaged
.
Continue driving
with reduced power
(avoiding sustained high
speeds and/or rapid accelerations) and have
the
condition
corrected. Contact your authorized Audi dealer
.
If
the light illuminates, the electronic speed limiter may also be
malfunctioning
.
For
more
information=>
page 25, "Electronic speed
limiter".
An improperly closed fuel filler cap may also cause the MIL light to
illuminate
=>
page 215.
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Electronic
speed
limiter
Your
vehicle may be factory equipped with tires that are rated for a
maximum
speed
of
130 mph (210 km/h). This is
less
than the
maximum speed of your vehicle
.
To
reduce the risk of sudden tire
failure and loss of
control
if
the
vehicle
is operated
at excessive
speeds, your vehicle also has an electronic speed
limiter
.
The
elec-
Controls and equip
-
ment
Driver
information
system
tronic speed limiter prevents your vehicle from going faster than the
tire
speed
rating.
For
more
information
=>
page
248.
If
the engine control unit receives faulty vehicle road speed signals,
the Malfunction
Indicator
Light (MIU
•""\
will illuminate. If this
occurs, contact
the
nearest authorized Audi dealer
for
assistance.
S models
Your vehicle's top speed
is
electronically
limited
to 155 mph (250
km/h).
If the
engine control unit
receives
faulty vehicle road speed signals,
the Malfunction
Indicator
Lamp (MIU
will
illuminate. If
this
occurs, contact
the
nearest authorized Audi
dealer for
assistance.
&
WARNING
Always observe the posted speed limits and adjust your speed to
suit prevailing road, traffic and weather conditions. Never drive
your vehicle faster than the maximum speed rating of the tires
installed.
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