If the ABS, ESP and brake force distribution fail, the ABS indicator
lig ht ABS (USA mod els)/0 (Canada mod els) and t he ESP indicator
light
f;. come on along with the brake system ma lfunction light
BRAKE (USA mode ls)/ (@ (Canada m odel s). The m essage Brake fault !
Drive carefully to nearest workshop appears in the instrument
cluster d isp lay and three consec utive wa rning tones sound =>& .
& WARNING
• USA models: If the BRAKE warning light , the $';. warning light and
the ABS warning light come on together , 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 repaired
immediately by your authorized Audi dealer or a qualified work-
shop. Drive slowly and avoid sudden , hard brake applications.
• Canada model s: If the brake warning light (CD), the
~
warning
light and the ABS warning light
8 come on together , the rear
wheels could lock up first under hard braking. Rear wheel lock-up
can cau se los s of vehicle control and an accident. Have your
vehicle repaired immediately by your authorized Audi dealer or a
qualified workshop. Drive slowly and avoid sudden , hard brake
applications.
• If the brake warning / indicator light does 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 reservoir is too low. If you
believe that it is safe to do so, pro ceed immediately at low speed
to the nearest 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 the brake pedal to stop your vehicle.
Do not rely on strained brakes to respond with maximum stopping
power in critical situations . You must allow for increased braking
distances . The extra distance used up by fading brakes could lead
to an acc ident . •
Controls and equip-
ment
Instruments and warning / indicator lights
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