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Instruments
and warning/indicator
lights
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- The engine compartment of any vehicle
is a dangerous area. Before you perform
any work in the engine compartment,
turn of the eng ine and allow it to cool.
Follow the warning stickers ¢ page 222.
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Note
Do not continue driving if the .
symbo l
illuminates. There is a malfunct ion in the
eng ine cooling system - you could damage
your eng ine.
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Battery
This warning/indicator light detects a mal-
function in the generator or in the vehicle's
electrical system.
The .
warning/ind icator light illuminates
when you switch on the ignition and must go
out after the engine has started.
•
Alternator fault: Battery is not being
charged
If the indicator light turns on and the mes-
sage appears, there is a malfunction in the
generator or vehicle electr ical system .
Drive to your auth orized Audi dealer or quali -
fied workshop immediately . Because the vehi-
cle battery is discharging, turn
off
all unnec-
essary electrical equipment such as the radio.
Seek professional ass istance if the battery
charge level is too low.
(•) Low battery: battery will be charged
while driving
If the indicator light turns on and the mes -
sage appears , there may be limited starting
ability.
If
this message turns
off
after a litt le while,
the battery charged enough while driving.
If
the message does not tu rn
off,
have your
authorized Audi dealer or qua lified workshop
correct the malfunct ion.
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Safet y belts
This warning/indicator light reminds you to
put on your safety belt.
The .
warning/ indicator light illuminates
when the ignition is switched on to remind
the driver and any front passenger to put on
the safety belt. Addit ionally, an acoustic warn-
ing (gong) will also sound.
For more Information¢ page 136,
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Safety
belt warning light .
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Engine oil pressure malfunction
The red engine oil pressure warning symbol
requires immediate service or repair. Driving
with a low-oil-pressure indication is likely to
inflict severe damage to the engine .
•
Switch off engine and check oil level
If the indicator light turns on and the mes-
sage appears, the oil pressure is too low.
.,. Pull
off
the road.
.,. Stop the vehicle.
.,. Turn
off
the engine .
.,. Check the engine oil level
c>
page 226 .
.,. If the eng ine oil level is too low, add eng ine
oil ¢ page 226. Make sure that the oil pres-
sure warning symbol .
appears no longer
in the display before you start driving again .
.,. If the eng ine oil level is correct and the indi-
cator light still turns on, turn the engine
off
and do not continue driving. Seek professio-
nal assistance .
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Tips
- The engine oil pressure symbol.
is
not an indicator for a low engine oil lev-
el. Do not rely on it. Instead, check the
oil level in your engine at regular inter-
vals, preferably each time you refuel ,
and always before going on a long trip.
- The yellow oil level warning indication
II
requires oil refill or workshop serv-
ice without delay. Do not wait until the
red oil pressure warning.
starts to
flash before you respond to the low oil
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