Instruments and indicator lights
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Electronic Stabilization Control
( E SC)
<=:> page 170
USA models :
Anti-lock braking system (ABS) de
fective./
c::> page 19
Canada models :
Anti-lock braking system (ABS) de
fective./
<=:> page 19
USA models :
Safety systems ./
<=:>page 19
Canada model s:
Safety systems ./
<=:>page 19
Worn brake pads
c::>page20
Electromechanical parking brake
<=:>page 16
Tire pressure monitoring
system./
c::> page 2 2 7
Tire pressure moni toring sys tem
c::> page 2 2 7
Elect ro nic power control./
c::>page20
Malfunct ion ind icator Lamp (MIL)
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c::> page20
Engine speed limit ation
c::> page20
Engine oil level
<=:> page 17
Engine oil sensor
c::> page20
Batte ry
<=:> page 16
Ta nk sys tem
c::> page20
Warm up e ng ine*
c::> page 191
Windsh ie ld washer fluid level
<=:> page 21
Windshie ld wipers
<=:> page 21
Remote contro l key
<=:> page 75
Battery in remo te control key
<=:> page 31
Defec tive light bulb wa rning
<=:> page 21
Fog lights
<=:>page 21
Rear fog lig ht(s)*
<=:> page 21
Headlight range control*
<=:> page 21
Adaptive light*
<=>page 21
Light -/rain sensor*
<=> page 21
Adaptive dampers*
<=>pag e22
Spor t differen tial *
<=>page22
Ig nition loc k
<=>page2 2
Steering co lumn lock
<=> page 18
Electromechanica l steer ing,
dynam ic steer ing*
./ <=:> page 174
Transmission
- mu ltit ronic, tiptronic
<=> page 88
- S tronic c::> page 88
Transmission
- S tronic
<=> page 88
Other indicator light s
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Turn signals
<=>page22
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If the indicator light turns on and this message
appears, there is a malfunction in the tank sys
tem.
Drive to your authorized Audi dealer immediately
to have the malfunction corrected.
Ci:> Windshield washer flu id level
B Please refill washer fluid
If the symbol illuminates, add windshield washer
fluid to the washer system and also to the head
light washer system*
~ page 208.
~ Windshield wipers
(•j Windshield wiper defective
There is a malfunction with the windshield wip
ers.
Drive to your authorized Audi dealer immediately
to have the malfunction corrected.
~/ }D 10$ Defective light bulb warning
If the r.:J indicator light turns on, a bulb has
failed. The message indicates the location of the
bulb.
- If the Im indicator light also turns on, then a
fog light has failed. The position of the indica
tor light corresponds with the location on the
vehicle.
- If the II indicator light also turns on, then a
rear fog* light has failed. The position of the in
dicator light corresponds with the location on
the vehicle.
This warning can also occur if the light switch is
in an unengaged position between two symbols.
Vehicle lights: System fault!
If the message appears, there is a malfunction in
the headlights or light switch.
Drive to your authorized Audi dealer immediately
to have the malfunction corrected.
Instruments and indicator lights
A WARNING
-Light bulbs are pressurized and could ex
plode while they are being changed causing
serious personal injury.
-
- Work with due care when handling the high
voltage section of gas discharge (xenon)
lights*. Failure to do so could result in death
. . . or serious inJury.
@ Tips
Have the bulb replaced or the connection re
paired by your authorized Audi Service depart
ment.
i,0 Headlight range control
Applies to vehicles: with headlight range control
II Headlight range control defective !
If the symbol II illuminates, the dynamic head
light range control is no longer working properly.
Have the system checked and repaired at your au
thorized Audi dealer.
§0 Adaptive Light
Applies to vehicles: with adaptive ligh t
rlJ Audi adaptive light: defective
If the indicator light turns on and this message
appears, there is a malfunction in the adaptive
light system. The headlights still function.
Go to an authorized dealership to have the head
lights or the control unit for the adaptive light re
paired.
@. o Light /rain sen sor
Applies to vehicles: with light/ra in sensor
II Automatic headlights/ automatic wipers
defective
If the indicator light turns on and this message
appears, the light/rain sensor is not functioning
correctly.
For safety reasons the low beams are turned on
permanently with the switch in
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Index
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Radiator fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
Rain/light sensor Headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
I ntermittent (windshield wipers) . . . . . . . . 55
Sensor defective . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Raising the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244
Reading lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Rear fog lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Rea r lid
Escape handle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Opening and clos ing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Rear light Defective . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Rear parking system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Rear parking system with rearview camera . 10 7
Rear view camera
Pa rking mode 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Pa rking mode 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 11
Rear view mirro r . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Rear window heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Recirculation mode (automatic climate con-
trol) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Refuelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
Release lever for hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 95
Remote control
Garag e door opener (Hom elink) . . . . . . . . . 38
Remote control key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Personalizing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
un locking/locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Remote rear lid release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Repair manuals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248
Repairs Airbag system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Replacement key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Replacing bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239
Replacing w iper blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Reporting Sa fety De fects .... .... .. . 120, 121
Reset button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Retractor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Right hand drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Rims . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
Rollbar
refer to Active rollover protection system 121
260
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SAFE 12
Safe driving habits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Safelock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Safety Airbag system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Cargo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Correct seating position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Pedal area ... .. .. .. ...... ..... ...... 118
Safety be lt position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Safety belts worn by pregnant women 129
Safety belt pretensioner
Service and disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Safety bel ts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124, 127
Bel t posi tioner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Danger to passengers who do not wear a
safety belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Fastening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Improperly worn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Not worn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Safety belt position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Saf ety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Securing child safety seats . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
Special conside rations for pregnant wom-
en . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 29
Unfastening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Warning/indicator light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Wa rning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Worn properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Safety belt warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Safe ty compliance sticker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245
Safety equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Safety features fo r occupant restraint and
protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Safety guidelines
Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Safety instructions Engine compartment .. ........... .. .. 195
for using child safety seats . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
for using safety belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Mon itoring the Advanced Airbag System 144
Seat adjustment Head restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Sea t bel ts
refer to Safety belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124