16 Instruments and warning/indicator lights
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, let the engine run at idle for a
few minutes 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
warning 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 coo lant escaping.
- The engine compartment of any veh icle
is a dangerous area. Before you perform
any wor k in the engine compartment,
turn of the eng ine and allow it to cool.
Follow the warning sticke rs
¢page 228.
(D Note
Do not continue driving if the . symbol
illuminates. There is a malfunction in the
engine cooling system - you could damage
your eng ine.
0 Battery
This warning/indicator light detects a mal-
function in the generator or in the vehicle's
electrical system .
The . warni ng/indicator light illuminates
when you switch on the ignition and must go
out after the engine has started .
• Alternator fault: Battery is not being
charged
If the indicator light turns on and the mes -
sage appears, there is a malfunction in the
generator or vehicle electr ical system .
Drive to your authorized Audi dealer or quali-
fied workshop immediate ly. Because the vehi-
cle battery is discharg ing, turn off all unnec -
essary electrical equipment such as the rad io .
Seek professional assistance if the battery
charge level is too low.
r•j Low battery charge: battery will be
charged while driving
If the indicator light turns on and the mes-
sage appears, there may be limited starting
ability.
If this message turns off after a litt le while,
the battery charged enough while driving.
If the message does not turn off, have your
authorized Audi dealer or qualified workshop
correct the malfunction.
L'h Engine
• Engine stopped: No power steering and
brake support.
The re is a malfunction in the engine or in the
fuel supply system.
A large amount of steering and braking force
is required when driving a rolling vehicle with
the engine stopped . Try to stop a roll ing vehi-
cle carefu lly on the side of the road. See your
authorized Audi dealer or qualified repair fa-
cility.
A WARNING
-
If the engine stops while driving, a large
amount of braking force is required. This
increases the risk of an accident. As long
as the vehicle rolls with the ignit ion
switched on and there is enough battery
cha rge, the power steering will sti ll work.
If not, a large amount of steering force is
required.
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