Audi A4 Owner's Manual page 34

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32 Driver information system
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Alternator fault
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If the symbol flashes in the instrument cluster display, there is an
alternator fault or a fault in the vehicle's electrical system. In addi-
tion, a message will appear. This message will disappear after about
5 seconds, but you can call it up again at any time by pressing the
SET button.
You should normally be able to drive to the next available qualified
workshop. However, you should avoid using electrical equipment
that is not absolutely necessary because this will drain the battery.
Caution
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If the coolant warning lamp in the instrument display lights up
as well as the alternator warning lamp while driving ⇒ page 33, stop
the vehicle immediately and switch off the engine. In this case the
coolant pump is no longer being driven, and there is a risk of engine
damage.
Fault in the brake system
A fault in the brake system should be corrected as soon as
possible.
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If the symbol flashes in the display, there is a fault in the
brake system. The symbol is accompanied by a driver
message giving you more information about the fault. This
message will disappear after about 5 seconds, but you can
call it up again at any time by pressing the
Stop vehicle and check brake fluid level
– Stop the vehicle.
– Check the brake fluid level ⇒ page 262.
– Obtain professional assistance if necessary.
Warning! Fault in ABS brake system. Contact
workshop
– Drive carefully to the nearest qualified workshop and
have the fault rectified ⇒
Parking brake ! Please contact workshop
– If the symbol appears after you switch on the ignition
when the vehicle is stationary, please check whether you
can release the parking brake. If this is possible, you
should drive without delay to the nearest qualified work-
shop and have the fault rectified. If the parking brake
cannot be released you should obtain professional
assistance.
– If this symbol should appear while driving, there may be
a malfunction in the drive-away assist or the emergency
brake functions. You may not be able to apply the parking
brake. It is also possible that you cannot release the
parking brake after it has been applied. Drive the vehicle
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to a qualified workshop and have the fault repaired.
If the ABS fails, the ABS warning lamp
the brake warning symbol
Before opening the bonnet and checking the brake fluid level,
observe the warning information on ⇒ page 255, "Working on
SET button:
components in the engine compartment".
If the brake fluid level in the reservoir is too low, this could
result in an accident. Do not drive on. You should obtain profes-
sional assistance.
If the brake warning lamp lights up together with the ABS
warning lamp, this can mean that the control function of the ABS
is out of action. As a result the rear wheels can lock relatively
.
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will light up together with
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WARNING