16 Instrum ent s and w arn ing /indic ato r light s
blink, then there is a ma lfunction somewhere
in the system.
If the light does not illuminate
when you switch the ignition on, this also
means there is a malfunction.
A WARNING
If you have a malfunction in the safety sys
tems, contact your author ized Audi dealer
immediately. Otherw ise the safety sys
tems may not work properly in an acci
dent.
U) Tire pressure monitoring system -
telltale indicator lamp
Appl ies to vehicles: with tire pressure monitoring system
The warning/indicator light appears in the
event of a significant loss of tire pressure or if there is a malfunction.
The indicator light IE illuminates to check
the function when you switch on the ignition.
If the
IE symbol remains on or blinks after
you switch on the ignition, the re is a loss of
tire pressure or a system malfunction.
If there
is a system malfunction, see your authorized
Aud i dealer as soon as possible.
Detai led information on the tire pressure
mon itoring system can be fou nd in
¢page 266.
¢ Q 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 ind icator light blinks. When
you use the emergency flashers, both indica tor lights flas h.
If one of the turn s ignal light bulbs burn out,
the turn signa l wi ll blink tw ice as fast as nor
mal.
This does not apply, however, in towing mode.
The indicator light does no t flash if a turn s ig
nal is out on the trailer or the tow ing vehicle.
Addit ional info rmation on the turn sig nals
¢page 52.
~,1 ¢ Trailer turn signal assembly
Applies to vehicles: with towing hitch
The indicator light also blinks if the turn sig
nal is operated when towing a trailer.
The ind icator light. bli nks when the turn
s ignal is used, if a trailer has been properly
con nected to the vehicle .
If one of the turn signa l bulbs on the trailer is
burned out or defective, the ind icator light
will not blink when you use the turn signals.
(D Tips
For vehicles with a factory installed towing
hitch or a trailer hitch that was installed
l ater according to factory spec ificat ions,
the trailer turn signal assembly is actuat
ed.
,(t Safety belts
This warning/indicator light reminds you to
put on your safety belt.
The . warn ing/ indicator light illum inates
when the ignition is switched on to remind
the driver and (o n USA models only) any front
passenger to put on the safety be lt . Addit ion
ally, an audib le warn ing tone w ill also sound .
For more Informat ion
¢ page 149, Safety
belt warning light.
o Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL )
The Ma lfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) is part
of the On-Board Diagnos tic (OBD II) sys tem.
T he symbo l
(4 lights up when the ignition is
tu rned on and will turn off after the eng ine
has started and has settled at a constant idle
speed. This indicates that the MIL is working
properly.
The warning light ill uminates when the re is a
malfunction in the engine electronic system.
Contact your a uthorized Audi dea ler and have
the malfunction corrected. .,..
