If the ABS fails, the ABS warning/ indicator light ~r (USA
mode ls)/ (Canada mode ls) flashes t oge th er with the brake system
wa rning/ind icator light=> & .
(USA models): If the warning light
BRAKE and the warning light illu-
m inate together, immed iat ely contac t your author ized Audi deale r or
qualified workshop to have all brake pads inspected =>
page 34.
When the light comes on, an a udible warning s ignal is also given.
& WARNING
• USA model s: If the BRAKE warning light and the S warning
light come on togethe r, the rear wheels could lock up first under
hard braking . Rear wheel lock-up can cause loss of vehicle control
and an accident. Have your vehicle repa ired immediately by you r
authorized Audi dealer or a qualified work s hop. Drive slowly and
avoid sudden , hard brake applications.
• Canada model s: If the brake warning light (@ and the ABS
warning light ,. come on togethe r, the rear wheels could lock up
first under hard braking. Rear wheel lock-up can cau se loss of
veh icle cont rol and an accident . Have your vehicle repaired imme-
diately by your authorized Audi dealer or a qualified workshop.
Drive slow ly and avoid sudden, hard brake applications .
• If the brake warning/indicator light doe s not go out after a few
seconds and the parking brake released, or lights up while you are
driving , the fluid level in the brake fluid rese rvoir is too low. If you
believe that it is safe to do so, proceed immediately at low speed
to the neare st authorized Audi dealer or qualified repair facility
and have the brake system inspected .
• Always keep in mind that after several brake applications , you
will need greater pressure on th e brake pedal to stop your vehicle .
Do not rely on strained brakes to respond with maximum stopping
power in critical situation s. You must allow for increased braking
distances. The extra distance used up by fading brakes could lead
to an accident . •
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