2009 AUDI S8 turn signal bulb

warning/indicator light should go out to show that the system is
fully functional again. For more information about the ESP~
page 270. •
Airbag system ~
This warning/indicator light monitors the airbag and the
tensioner systems.
The ffi warning light illuminates for a few seconds each time you
switch on the ignition.
If the ~ warning light does not go out, or if it i lluminates whi le you
are driving, or if it starts to blink, then there is a malfunction some ­
where in the system. If the light does not illuminate when you
switch on the ignition, this also means there is a malfunction.
& WARNING
If you have a malfunction in the airbag system, contact your autho­
rized Audi dealer immediately. Otherwise the airbag or the belt
tensioner may not work properly in an accident. •
Applies t o vehicles: with lane ass ist
Lane assist (system is ready) /:
The indicator light shows that the system is ready to use . A warning
alerts the driver when the vehicle drives over detected lane
boundary lines.
More information about lane assist~
page 153. •
Controls and equip ­
ment
Instruments and warning /indi cator lights
Applies to vehic les: with lane ass ist
Lane assist (system is not ready) •,
The indicator light shows that the system is turned on but unable to
send a warning .
More information about lane assist ~
page 153. •
Turn signals ¢ ¢
The indicator light blinks when you use either turn signal.
Whenever you use the left ¢i or the right Q turn signal, the indicator
light blinks . When you use the emergency flashers, both indicator
lights f lash.
If one of the turn signal light bulbs burn out, the turn signal will
blink twice as fast as normal. •
High beam ~D
Th e ~D warning/indicator light illuminates when the high beams are
on or when you use the headlight flasher. For more information
about using the high beams, see~
page 73. •
Fog lights }D
Th e indicator light io illuminates when the fog lights are turned
on. •
Rear fog lights ") .
The indicator light illuminates when the rear fog light s are turned
on .•
I • •

Driver informati on displ ay
Driver information display
Introduction
General notes
The driver information display inside the instrument
cluster provides you, the driver, with much useful infor­
mation.
Fig . 8 Inst rum ent
c lu ster : cente r dis pl ay
Information from the Driver Information System is shown in the
display in the cen ter of the instrument clust er.
When you turn on the ignition and while you are driving, some func ­
tions and vehicle components are scanned for their operating status. Malfunctions or required service procedures are signalled
audibly and shown by red and yellow ligh ted symbols and
reminders to the driver in the display.
The driver is also shown information about radio and CD operation and directions fo r the navigation system . You can find additional
information on these subjects in the MMI manual.
The Driver Information System provides the fol lowing functions : Sound system display
~ page25
Outside air temperature ~ page25
Digital speedometer ~ page25
Door open indicator ~ page26
Defective light bulb ~ page26
Service interval display ~ page27
Au
to Check syst em ~ page28
Driver information ~ page29
Speed limiter ~ page28
Trip computer ~ page38
Tire pressure monito ring* ~ page 41
Selector lever pos ition ~ page 167
[ i ] Tips
In the event of a malfunction either a red or yellow icon appears in
the display. Red symbols indicat e
Danger ~ page 30. Yellow
symbols ind icate a
Warning ~ page 34. •

Driver information display
The current speed appears on the display. The speed is displayed in
1 mph (US model) or 1 km/h (Canadian model) increments.
You can switch the display from miles to kilometers and vice versa
via the MMI. •
Open door or trunk lid warning
The pictogram alerts you when doors or the rear lid have
been left open.
Fig. 12 Dis play: open
door or rear lid
warning
With the ignition switched on, the open door or rear lid warning illu ­
minates when at least
one door or the hood or the trunk lid is not
closed. The symbol also shows you
which door(s) or lid is not
closed.
In the illustration=:> fig. 12 it is the driver's door, the left rear door
and the rear lid. As soon as al l the doors, the hood, the rear lid and
the fuel filler cap are properly closed, the door and rear lid warning
turns off and the Driver Information System functions selected are
displayed again .•
Defective light bulb warning
The defective light bulb warning tells you when a vehicle
light bulb has become defective.
Fig. 13 Display: defec­
t ive l ight bulb warning
The defective light bulb warning monitors the function of the light
bulbs. If a defective light bulb is detected, or if a light bulb has
burned out, a yellow symbol appears as wel l as a pictogram in which
th e defective light bulb is shown =:> fig. 13 In the case of certain bulb
failures (e.g. failure of the rear fog lamp), an additiona l symbol is
displayed to the left or right of the pictogram of the vehicle.
Defective brake light
(USA models) / (Canada models)
If the symbol illuminates, a brake light has failed. The burned out
light is shown in the pictogram.
Defective bulb
If this symbol illuminates, a turn signal (front or rear), a headlight,
the backup light, a fog light or a rear fog light has failed. The burned
out light is shown in the pictogram .
& WARNING
• Light bulbs are pressurized and could explode while they are
being changed causing serious personal injury. .,_

Clear vision
0 Note
The rear fog lights can distract drivers behind you, so, they should
be turned on
only in conditions of very poor visibility. Always
observe local regulations when using the rear fog lights.
[ i J Tips
With the switch in AUTO front fog lights and rear fog lights cannot
be turned on in addition. •
Applies to vehic les : wi th Ad aptive Li ght
Adaptive Light
When making a turn or driving around tight corners, the
relevant area of the road is better illuminated.
Adaptive Light (making turns)
Fig. 60 Adaptive Light
when turning and
driving through curves
An additional bulb in the headlight provides a cornering light@ in
addition to the low beam @=> fig.
60. Adaptive Light is switched on
and off automatical ly depending on driving conditions .
When you activate the turn signal lever, the Adaptive Light for the
same side is switched on. Please note that the turn signal lever must
engage. Adaptive Light is not switched on if you only move the turn signal
lever to the point of resistance to signal a lane change =>
page 73,
"Turn signal¢ c:> and high beam 110 lever".
When driving around bends, Adaptive Light is controlled according
to steering wheel angle .
• It is switched on in tight corners .
• It is not switched on in long, open bends.
Adaptive Light (in curves)
When driving through curves , the low beams @are automatically
controlled depending on driving speed and the steering wheel
angle.
The two main beams pivot at different angles so that there is no
unilluminated area in front of the vehic le .
[ i J Tips
• The system works up to a speed of about 43 mph (70 km/h). If the
speed is higher, it is not activated .
• Adaptive Light (in curves) functions at a speed of about 6 mph
(10 km/h) and is deactivated at speeds below about 4 mph
(6 km/h). •