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- If the
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(USA models) .
(Canada mod-
els) brake system indicator light turns on to-
gether with the ABS and ESC indicator
lights, the ABS/ESC regulating function may
have failed. Functions that stabilize the ve-
hicle are no longer available . This could
cause the vehicle to swe rve and increase the
risk of sliding. Drive carefully to the nearest
authorized Audi dealer or other qualified
workshop and have the ma lfunction correct -
ed.
- If the brake warn ing/ indicator light does
not go out after a few seconds and the park-
ing brake is re leased, or lights up while you
are driving, the flu id level in the brake fluid
reservoir is too low. If you believe that it is
safe to do so, proceed immediately at low
speed to the nearest authorized Audi dealer
or qualified repair facility and have the
brake system inspected.
- Always keep in mind that after several brake
applications, you will need greater pressure
on the brake pedal to stop your vehicle. Do
not rely on strained brakes to respond w ith
maximum stopping power in critical situa-
tions . You must allow for increased braking
distances. The extra distance used up by
fading brakes could lead to an accident.
PARK
/(®)
Electromechanical parking brake
The warning/indicator light monitors the elec-
tromechanical parking brake.
If the indicator light -
(USA models)/ .
(Canada models) turns on, the parking brake was
set .
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( USA models) •
(Canada models) Cau·
t ion: Vehicle parked t oo ste ep
If the indicator light blinks and the message ap-
pears, the re is not enough brak ing power to keep
the vehicle from rolling. The brakes have over-
heated. The vehicle could roll away even on a
sma ll incline.
Press brake pedal to release parking brake
To release the parking brake, press the brake
pedal and press the button~
or start driving
In st rum e n ts an d ind ic a t o r ligh ts
with starting assist at the same time
¢ page 78.
Please release parki ng brake
To release the parking brake manually, press the
brake pedal and press the button ~ at the same
t ime . The park ing brake only releases automat i-
cally if the d river's safety belt is fastened .
Ill
Parking brake!
If the
liJ
indicator light turns on and this mes -
sage appears, there is a parking brake malfunc-
t ion. Drive to your authorized Audi dealer or
qualified workshop immediately to have the mal-
funct ion corrected .
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Engine cooling system malfunction
A malfunction in the engine cooling system must
be repaired as soon as possible .
•
Swit ch off engine and check coolant level
If the indicator light turns on and the message
appears, the coolant temperature
is too high or
the coolant level is too low.
.. Pull off the road .
.. Stop the vehicle.
.. Turn off the engine.
.. Check coolant level¢
page 222 .
.. Add coo lant if necessary¢
page 223 .
.. Continue driving only after the engine coolant
warning/indicator
light goes out .
.. Contact your author ized Audi dealer for assis-
tance if necessary.
If the engine coolant level is correct, then the ra-
diato r fan may be the cause of the malfunction.
•
Coolant t emper atu re too high! Please let en-
gine run wit h vehicle st at ionary
If the indicator light turns on and the message
appears, let the engine run at idle for a few mi-
nutes to cool down.
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