16 Instruments and warning/indicator lights
(l) Tire pressure monitoring system -
telltale indicator lamp
A ppl ies to vehicles: with tire pressure monit oring sys te m
The warning/indicator light appears in the
event of a significant loss of air pressure.
The ti) warning/ind icator light illuminates for
a few seconds after the ignit ion is turned on
as function check, and then goes out.
If the
(g symbol appears, pressure is too low
in at least one tire.
When the system detects a ma lfunction, the
warning/indicator light will flash for approx i
mately one minute and then remain continu
ously illum inated. Th is sequence will continue
upon subsequent vehicle starts up as long as
the ma lfunction ex ists. Contact your author
ized Audi dealer and have the malfunction
corrected .
For more informat ion
c::> page 2 71 .
¢i 9 Turn signals
The indicator light blinks when you use either
turn signal .
Whenever you use the left B or the right II
turn signal, the indicator light blinks. When
you use the emergency flashers , both indica
tor lights flash .
If one of the turn signal light bulbs burn out,
the turn signal will blink tw ice as fast as nor
mal.
~ Safety belts
This warning/indicator light reminds you to
put on your safety belt.
The . warning/ indicator light illum inates
when the ignition is switched on to remind
the dr iver and (on USA models only) any front
passenger to put on the safety belt. Add ition
a lly, an audible warning tone will a lso sound.
For more Information
c::> page 154, Safety
belt warning light.
o Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)
The Ma lfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) is part
of the On-Board Diagnostic (OBD II) system.
The
fcj symbol lights up when the ign ition is
turned on and will turn off after the engine
has started and has settled at a constant idle
speed. This indicates that the MIL is work ing
proper ly.
The warning light illuminates when there is a
malfunction in the engine electronic system.
Contact your authorized Audi dea ler and have
the malfunction corrected.
For more information
c::> page 26.
~D High beam
The II 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
c::> poge 52.
CRUISE/ (,)" Cruise control
Them! (USA models)/ . (Canada models)
warning/indicator light illuminates when the
cruise control is activated .
ABS/ (9) Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
This warning/indicator light monitors the ABS
and the electronic differential lock (EDL).
The warn ing/indicator light r4iS (USA mod
els)!Ei] (Canada models) will come on for a
few seconds when the ignition is switched on.
T he light will go out after an automatic check
sequence is completed.
There is a malfunction in the ABS when:
-The warning/indicator light does not i llum i
nate when you switch on the ignition .
- The warning/indicator light does not go out
after a few seconds.
- The warning/indicator light illuminates
while driving.
The brake system will still respond even
without the assistance of the ABS system.
280 Fuses and bulbs
Fuses and bulbs
Fuses
Replacing a fuse
Fuses that have blown will have metal strips
that have burned through.
Fig. 226 Left cockpit: fuse panel cover
The fuses are located at the front left and
right of the cockpit and behind the trim on
the right side of the luggage compartment.
• Turn off the ignit ion and the affected elec
trical consumers.
• Check the following table to see which fuse
belongs to the consumer.
• Remov e the appropriate cover¢
fig. 226 or
¢ page 235, fig. 199.
• To remove the purple plastic cl ip if necessa
ry
1l, hold onto it at the small side and pull
it out of the fuse panel
c:> page 280,
fig. 227.
• Remove the clamp from the rear side of the
fuse cover ¢
fig. 226.
• Remove the fuse using the clamp and re
place the blown fuse w ith an ident ical new
one.
A WARNING
Do not repair fuses and never replace a
blown fuse with one that has a higher amp
rating. This can cause damage to the elec
trical system and a fire.
ll You ca n dispose of the p lastic clip afte r remov ing it.
(D Note
If a new fuse burns out again after shortly
have you have installed it, have the electri
cal system checked by your authorized Au
d i dealer .
(D Tips
-The following table does not list fuse lo
cations that are not used.
- Some of the equipment items listed are
optional or only available on certain
model configurations.
Left cockpit fuse assignment
Fig . 227 Left cockpi t: fu se pane l with plastic clip
No. Consumer
Fuse panel @(black)
1 Dynamic steering
3 Homelink
5
6
Climate control Right headlight range adjust
ment
Amps
5
5
5
5
7
Left headlight range adjust
ment
5 ...
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