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Instruments
and warning/indicator
lights
can switch the ignition
off
and then on to
switch the ESC on again. The system is func-
tioning comp letely when the indicator lamp
switches
off.
If the
11
indicator lamp illuminates, the ESC
was switched
off
with the [ID button.
Stabilization program and ABS fault! See
owner's manual
If the
G1
indicator lamp and the
Ci]
ABS indi-
cator lamp illuminate and the driver message
appears, the ABS or electronic differential lock
is ma lfunction ing. This also interrupts the
ESC. The brakes sti ll function with their nor-
mal power, but ABS is not active.
Drive to your authorized Audi dealer immedi-
ately to have the malfunction corrected.
For more informat ion about the ESC
¢ page 144.
ABS/( (§) Anti-lock brake system
This warning/indicator light monitors the ABS
and the electronic differential lock (EDL).
The warning/ind icator light
fl!B
(USA mod-
els)
;tlJ
(Canada models) will come on for a
few seconds when the ignit ion is switched on .
The light will go out after an automatic check
sequen ce is completed.
There is a malfunction in the ABS when:
- The warning/indicator light does not illumi-
nate whe n you switch the ignition on .
- The warning/indicator light does not go out
after a few seconds .
- The warning/indicator light illuminates
while driving.
The ESC indicator light also illuminates if
there is a malfunction in the ABS . The mes-
sage
Stabilization program and ABS: fault!
See owner's manual
also appears in the in-
strument cluster display and a warning tone
sounds .
The brake system will still respond even
without the assistance of the ABS system.
See your authorized Audi dealer as soon as
possible to restore full braking performance.
For more information regarding the ABS
¢ page 144 .
Malfunction in the brake system
If
the brake warning light¢ page 13 and the
ABS warning illuminate together there may be
a malfunction in the ABS, and there may also
be a malfunction in the brake system itself
¢
.&. .
The ABS will not work and you will no-
tice a change in braking response and per-
formance.
In the event of a
malfunction in the brake
system
the warning/indicator light
1111
(USA models)/ .
(Canada models) in the in-
strument cluster flashes¢ page 13.
Malfunction in the electronic differential
lock (EDL)
The EDL works together with the ABS. The
ABS warning light will come on if there is a
malfunction in the EDL system ¢ page 144 .
See your author ized Audi dealer as soon as
poss ible .
_&
WARNING
- If
the~
(USA models)/Ci] (Canada
models) warning light does not go out,
or if it comes on while driving, the ABS
system is not working properly. The vehi-
cle can then be stopped only with the
standard brakes (without ABS). You will
not have the protect ion ABS provides.
Contact your Audi dea ler as soon as pos·
sible.
- USA models: If the
1111
warning light,
the
J$)
warning light and the
fl!B
warn-
ing 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 immediately
by your authorized Audi dealer or a quali-
fied workshop . Drive slowly and avoid
sudden, hard brake applications.
- Canada models: If the brake warning
light .
, the
DJ
warning light and the
-
ABS warning light
Ci]
come on together,
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