16 Instruments and warning/indicator lights
automatically if the driver's safety be lt is fas-
tened .
Ill Parking brake!
If the II ind icator light turns on and this
message appears, there is a parking brake
malfunction. Drive to your authorized Audi
dealer or qualified wo rkshop immediately to
have t he ma lfunction corrected .
-l Engine cooling system malfunction
A malfunction in the engine cooling system
must be repaired as soon as possible.
• Switch off engine and check coolant level
If the indicator light turns on and the mes-
sage appears, the coolant temperature is too
high or the coolant level is too low.
• Pull off the road.
• Stop the vehicle.
•Turnoff the engine.
• Check coolant level ¢
page 240.
• Add coolant if necessary ¢ page 240 .
• Continue driving only after the eng ine cool-
ant war ning/ indicator light goes out.
• Contact you r authorized Audi dea ler for as-
sistance if necessary .
If the engine coolant level is correct, then the
radiator fan may be the cause of the malfunc-
tion.
• Coolant temperature too high! Please let
engine run with vehicle stationary
If the indicator light turns on and the mes -
sage appears in trailer mode*, let the engine
run at idle for a few m inutes to cool down .
A WARNING
- If your vehicle should break down for
mechanical or other reasons, park at a
safe distance from moving traffic, turn
off the engine and turn on the hazard
wa rning lights ¢
page 47, Emergency
flasher.
- Never open the hood if you see or hear
steam or coolant escap ing from the en-
gine compartment -you risk being scald-
ed. Wait until you can no longer see or
hear steam or coolant escaping.
- The engine compartment of any vehicle
is a dangerous area. Before you perform
any work in the engine compartment,
turn of the engine and allow it to cool.
Follow the warn ing stickers ¢
page 231.
([) Note
Do not continue dr iving if the . symbol
illuminates. There is a malfunction in the
engine cooling system - you could damage
your engine .
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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 driver and any front passenger to put on
the safety belt. Additionally, an acoustic warn-
ing (gong) will also sound .
For more Informat ion
¢ page 145, 4'-Safety
belt warning light .
· u Battery
This warning/indicator light detects a mal-
function in the generator or in the vehicle's
electrical system .
The . warn ing/ indicator light illuminates
when you switch on the ignition and must go
out after the eng ine has started.
• Alternator fault: Battery is not being
charged
If the indicator light turns on and the mes-
sage appears, there is a malfunct ion in the
generator or veh icle electrical system.
Drive to your authorized Audi dealer or quali-
fied workshop immediate ly. Because the vehi-
cle battery is discharging, turn off all unnec -
essary electrical equipment such as the radio . .,.
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