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manual also appears in the instrument cluster
display and a warning tone sounds.
The brake system will still respond even with-
out the assistance of the ABS system. See your
authorized Audi dealer as soon as possible to re-
store full braking performance. For more infor-
mation regarding the ABS ¢
page 190.
Malfunction in the brake system
If the brake warning light ¢
page 14
and the ABS
warning illuminate
together
there may be a mal-
function in the ABS, and there may also be a mal-
function in the brake system itself ¢ .&.. The ABS
will not work and you will notice a change in
braking response and performance.
In the event of a malfunction in the brake sys-
tem the warning/indicator
light
1111
(USA mod-
els)/ .
(Canada models) in the instrument
clus-
ter flashes¢
page 14.
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 malfunc-
tion in the EDL system¢
page 190.
See your au-
thorized Audi dealer as soon as possible.
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WARNING
- If the
9
(USA models)/ll]
(Canada mod-
els) warning light does not go out, or if it
comes on while driving, the ABS system is
not working properly. The vehicle can then
be stopped only with the standard brakes
(without ABS). You will not have the protec-
tion ABS provides. Contact your Audi dealer
as soon as possible.
- USA models:
If the
1111
warning light, the
DJ
warning light and the 9warning
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 im-
mediately by your authorized Audi dealer or
a qualified workshop. Drive slowly and avoid
sudden, hard brake applications.
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: USA model s only
Instruments
and indicator
lights
- Canada models:
If the brake warning light
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, the
Bl
warning light and the ABS warn-
ing light
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come on together, the rear
wheels could lock up first under hard brak-
ing. Rear wheel lock-up can cause loss of ve-
hicle control and an accident . Have your ve-
hicle repaired immediately by your author-
ized Audi dealer or a qualified workshop.
Drive slowly and avoid sudden, hard brake
applications.
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Worn brake pads
111
Brake pads!
If the warning light illuminates , immediately
contact your authorized Audi dealer or qualified
workshop to have all brake pads inspected. On
USA models the warning light
111
comes on to-
gether with the warning light
1111 .
Both sets of
brake pads on an axle must always be replaced at
the same time.
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WARNING
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Driving with bad brakes can cause a collision
and serious personal injury.
- If the warning light
111
and the warning
light
llll
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l with the message Brake pads!
comes on in the instrument
cluster display,
immediately contact your authorized Audi
dealer or qualified workshop to have all
brake pads checked or replaced if necessary.
EPC
Electronic power control
Applies to: vehicles w ith gasoline engine
This warning/indicator light monitors the elec-
tronic power control.
The~
warning/indicator
light (Electronic Power
Control) illuminates when you switch the ignition
on as a function check .
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Tips
If this warning/indicator
light illuminates
while you are driving, then there is a malfunc-
tion in the engine electronics. Have the
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