2000 AUDI ALLROAD page 57

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Warning light
If the coolant warning light m the Auto­
Check System (see page 141) flashes when
driving, the engine may be overheated be­
cause of low coolant level.
Note
Do not install accessories (addi­
tional lights or Insect screens. for
example) on top of the front bumper.
They may restrict engine cooling
and cause engine damage.
Always heed all WA RNINGS
on page 142 and 232. 5
- Fuel gauge
iU
The fuel gauge works when the ignition is
switched on.
The fuel tank capacity is approximately 18.5
gallons (70 liters).
When the needle reaches the red area
there is a reserve of about 2.4 U.S. gallon �
(9 liters) of fuel left in the tank. lime to re­
fuel.
The fuel pump symbol in the instrument
cluster lights up as an additional reminder to
refuel.
Never run the tank completely dry. See also
page 222. 6
- Speedometer I odometer
Speedometer Refer to "Break-In Period" before driving
off see page 193.
The speedometer indicates the speed.
On U.S. models, the outer row of numbers
� larg ": numbers) indicates the vehicle speed
1n m1les per hour (mph). The inner row
(small numbers) indicates the vehicle
speed in kilometres per hour (km I h).
The arrangement of the instruments in the
c !uster may vary depending on engine ver­
SIOn.
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Odometer
The odometer indicates the distance driven.
USA models:
Miles
Canada models: Kilometres
On the trip odometer, the last digit indicates
1 /,0 of a mile or 1 00 meters.
Reset knob for trip odometer
To record a distance, reset the trip odome­
ter by pressing the knob until the display re­
turns to zero -see illustrat ion.
12 0 When
the ignition is off, the display can be
ill umin ated by pressing the test knob for the
Auto-Check System. See page 116, posi­
tion 8. The display switches off automati­
cally after about 15 seconds.
Also the display will remain illuminated for
abo �t 30 seconds after you open the driv­
er's door.
Defect message
If there is a defect in the instrument cluster,
"dEF" will be displayed continuously in the
trip odometer display area. Have this prob­
lem corrected as soon as possible by an au­
thorized Audi Dealer.
7 - Vo ltmeter
The voltmeter indicates the voltage for the
vehicle's total electrical system, which
should normally be between 12 and
14 volts. If the display drops below 12 volts
when the engine is running, have the power
supply (battery and alternator) checked by
an authorized Audi Dealer. See also
pages 127 and 143.
The voltage may fall below 8 volts while the
engine is being started. 8
- Set I Check knob
Setting the clock ...• ... .
Auto-ch eck system
Odometer lighting .
Service indicator .. 118
14 0
12 0
121
9 - Driver information system
Auto-C heck System display . . . . . ... 138
Outside air temperature display .... 137
Tr ip computer display . . . . . . . . 146
Selector lever position display ....... 1 07
Radio frequency display . . . . . . 138
Service interval display . . . . . . . . . . .
121
10 -Reset knob
Reset knob for trip odometer . .... .. 12 0
Service indicator . . . . . .. . . . . . . 121

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Warning /Ind icator lights
Yo ur vehicle is equipped with several impor­
tant warning and indic ator lights to help you
monitor the continued reliable operation of
your vehicle. Furthermore, certain func­
tions and vehicle components are consis­
tently monitored by the Auto-Check System
(see page 138). Please be sure to get to
know these lights so if one should come on
you know what to do.
12 2 �W
ARNING
• Failure to heed warning lights
and other important vehicle infor­
mation may result in serious per­
sonal injury or vehicle damage.
• Whenever stalled or stopped for
repair, move the vehicle a safe dis­
tance off the road, stop the en­
gine, and turn on the emergency
flasher -see page 152.
• The engine compartment of any
motor vehicle is a potentially haz­
ardous area. Before you check any­
thing in the engine compartment,
stop the engine and let it cool
down. Always exercise extreme
caution when working under the
engine hood. -sea page 232. -Always heed all WA RNINGS
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If the warning light is flashing, it can also
mean that the vehicle is riding ''too high"
(above the highest level). Once again, do
not drive off until the warning light stops
flashing.
If the .warning light stays on continuous ly,
there 1s a problem with the ride height ad­
JUStment system. The light will also come
on continuously if the vehicle is on an ex­
treme incline.
Tro uble in the ESP may also cause the warn­
ing light to remain on continuously.
A system failure can cause the vehicle to
have too little or too much ground clear­
ance. Drive very carefully and slowly to your
nearest authorized Audi dealer and have the
fault corrected.
See page 153 for additional information.
12 4 Electronic Stability
Program {ESP)
The indicator light lights up when the igni­
tion is turned on, and it must go out after
about 2 seconds.
When the ESP system is in control mode,
this indicator light will flash while the ve­
hicle is being operated.
When you start the engine, the ESP
may shut off for safety reasons. The indica­
tor light also turns on to indicate this statu s.
If this should happen, you can reactivate the
ESP by turning the ignition off and then on
� gain. This indicator light will go out, indicat­
Ing that the system is once again operating
properly.
If the system is off or is malfunctioning, the
indi cator light will remain on.
Since the ESP system works together with
the ABS system, the ESP indicator light will
also come on if the ABS stops operating. Electronic
immobilizer
�
When you turn on the ignition, the vehicle
key data are automatically scanned. The in­
dicator light will come on briefly, indicating
that the data verification procedure has
been acknowledged.
If a non-coded vehicle key was used (for ex­
ample a duplic ate key), the control light
goes to a continuous flashing mode. If this
happens, the vehicle cannot be started. See
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Turn signals and
emergency flasher
Refer to "Turn signal I headlight d1mmer
switch lever and emergency flasher" on
pages 152 and 156 for details.
High beam �D
The indicator light lights up when the high
beams are switched on or when the head­
light flasher is used.
See "Turn signal I headlight dimmer switch
lever" on page 156 for details.
Malfunction Indicator
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Lamp (MIL) CHECK
The Malfunction Indicator Lamp is part of
the On Board Diagnostic system (OBD).
The lamp comes on when the ignition is
switched on and will go out after the engine
is started and the idle has stabilized. This is
to assure you that the Malfunction Indicator
Lamp is working properly.
For more details, see page 128. Airbag
System AIR
BAG
The ind icator light for the airbag and belt
tensioner system must come on when
the ignition is switched on, and go out after
a few seconds. If the light does not go out,
or if it comes on while you are driving, this
ind icates a fault in the airbag I belt tensioner
syste m.
If the indicator light does not come on when
the ignition is switched on, this also indi­
cates a system malfunction. If any of these
conditions occur, have the air bag system in­
spected immediately by your authorized
Audi Dealer.
For more details, see page 25. Anti-lock
Brake System
USA models:
Canada models: ABS
8
This warn ing light monitors the ABS and
EDL (Electronic Differential Lock,
sys tems.
The light will come on for a few seconds
when the ignition is switched on. The light
will go out after an automatic check se­
quence.
For additional information on the ABS sy­
stem, see page 202.
� WARNING
If the ABS warning light does not
go out, or if it comes on while driv­
ing, the ABS system is not working
properly. The vehicle can then be
stopped only with the standard
brakes (without ABS,. You won't
have the protection ABS provides.
Contact your Audi Dealer as soon
as possible.
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If there is an ABS problem:
o The ABS warning light to come
on. The vehicle can still be braked,
however, the ABS will not work. See
your authorized Audl Dealer as soon
as possible.
• The ABS warning light and the
brake warning light come on to­
gether. The ABS will not work and
you will notice a change in braking
characteristics and performance.
�W ARNING
If both warning lights (ABS and
BRAKE warning light) come on at
the same time, the rear wheels
could lock up first under hard
braking. Rear wheel brake lock-up
can cause loss of vehicle control
and an accident. Have your vehicle
repaired immediately by your au­
thorized Audi Dealer or a qualified
workshop. Drive slowly and avoid
sudden, hard brake application.
12 6 If
the ABS fails, the ESP warning light will
come on. See page and pages 202 -205.
Electronic differential lock (EDL)
The electronic differential lock works in con­
junction with the ABS system. A fault in the
ABS causes therefore a malfunction of the
electr onic differential lock.
For more details on how the EDL works, go
to page 204.
Brake
USA models:
BRAKE
Canada models:
(Q))
The light comes on while the engine is
cranking. It goes out after the engine has
been started and the parking brake is fully
released. This is your assurance that the
brake warning light is functioning properly. A If the brake warning light does ¥ not light up when the engine is
cra nking or the parking brake is ap­
plied, there may be a malfunction in
the electrical system. In this case,
contact your Audi Dealer.
When the light comes on, an audible warn­
ing signal is also given.
�W ARNING
• If both warning lights (ABS and
BRAKE warning light) come on at
the same time, the rear wheels
could lock up first under hard
braking. Rear wheel brake lock-up
can cause loss of vehicle control
and an accident. Have your vehicle
repaired immediately by your au­
thorized Audi Dealer or a qualified
workshop. Drive slowly and avoid
sudden, hard brake application.

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WARNING continued
• If the brake warning light does
not go out with the engine running
and the parking brake released, or
lights up while you ere driving, the
fluid level in the brake fluid reser­
voir 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 workshop
and have the brake system in­
spected.
• Please be very careful and be
sure to remember that after sev­
eral brake applications, you will
need greater pressure on the brake
pedal to stop your vehicle. Conse­
quently, you must allow for in­
creased braking distances. Trying
to brake as quickly as usual could
lead to an accident.
For details see "Brakes.. on page
201. Generator
This
light comes on when the ignition is
turned on and goes out after the engine is
started. If the light does not go out after
star ting and rewing up the engine momen­
tarily or lights up while driving, there may be
a malfunc tion in the electrical system, or the
V- belt driving the gener ator may be broken. A If the warning light comes on
V while driving, stop the vehicle
and turn oft the engine. Inspect the
belts.
If the V-belt is not torn, you can still continue
driving to the nearestAudi Dealer. However,
since the battery is no longer being charged,
switch off all unne cessary electrical equip­
ment.
If the V- belt is tom, the power steering and
the radiator fan will also not work.
Obtain expert assistance.
g Always heed all WA RNINGS
r!!l on page 232, chapter "En­
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Safety belts
Yo ur vehicle has a warning light to remind
you to wear your safety belt and to make
sure that others do too.
After switching on the ignition, the warning
light in the instrument cluster will come on
for about 6 seconds along with a war ning
tone. As soon as you fasten your safety belt,
the warning tone will stop.
The warning light, however, will be on for
the entire 6 seconds.
Fasten your safety belt now and ma­
ke sure that your passengers also
properly put on their safety belts.
Please be sure to read the chapter
"Safety belts" page 14.
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On Board Diagnostic system
The Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)-see
page 125- is part of the On Board Diagnos­
tic system (OBD).
The lamp comes on when the ignition is
swi tched on and will go out after the engine
is started and the idle has stabilized. This is
to assure you that the Malfunction Indicator
Lamp is working properly.
If the lamp does not go out after the engine
is started, or if it comes on while you're
driving, there is a malfunction in the engine
system. If the lamp starts blinking, the cata­
lytic converter could be damaged.
Continue driving with reduced power
and have the cause corrected right away by
an authorized Audi Dealer or a qualified
workshop.
12 8 If the lamp comes
on, the Electr onic speed
li miter can also be out of operation. See
next page.
The On Board Diagnostics in your vehicle
monitors the various components of your
emission control system. Each controlled
component in your engine system has been
coded. In case of a malfunction the respec­
tive component in question will be identi­
fied and the fault stored in the form of a
code in the control module's memory.
On Board Diagnostic
System (OBD)
The stored data can only be displayed with
special testing equipment (generic scan
tool for OBDl to assure an accurate diagno­
sis.
To connect the special testing equipment,
push the plug into the Data Link Connector
(DLC) located to the right of the release le­
ver for the engine hood -see illus tration.
Yo ur authorized Audi Dealer or a quali fied
workshop can interpret the code and make
the necessary correction.