Audi Q5 2010 - Auto Check Control

Auto Check Control
Introduction
The Auto-Check control monitors the function of certain vehicle
features and components. It simply makes sure these features and
components are working properly . The Auto -Check control works as
long as the ignition is on, as well as whenever the vehicle is driven.
If a component is malfunctioning or if the need for an urgent repair
has been detected, this will appear in the instrument cluster display.
You will also hear an audible warning tone . The displays are color
coded in either red or yellow depending on their level of priority .
A red symbol means
Danger , a yellow symbol indicates Warning . In
certain situations , information message for the driver appear in
addition to the red and yellow symbols.
Note about automatic transmission
The Auto -Check Control will automatically perform a test each time
you switch on t he ignition . With the selector lever in
P or N, the
following message appears in the display:
When stationary apply foot brake while selecting gear.
When you a select a different gear (for example : R, D, etc .), the
message will disappear and the Auto -Check function is disp layed .
If there is a malfunction, then the malfunction message will appear
about 15 seconds after you start the vehicle. At the same time you
wi ll hear a warning tone. •
Controls and equip-
ment
Driver information display
Driver information messages
Driver information messages are shown in the instrument
cluster display in addition to symbols .
Fig. 23 Instrument
cluster: SET button
For example, if the transmission selector lever is not in the P posi-
tion when the engine is turned off, the following message appears :
Shift to P otherwise vehicle can roll away. Doors do not lock if
lever is not in
P.
The ignition key can only be removed with the selector in this posi-
tion. This and other messages are brought up if a function cannot
be carried out .
Dri ve r messages and red symbols
If a red symbol appears in the display, a driver message is also
displayed automatical ly.
For example, the symbol for a problem with engine oil pressure
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appears in the display. The following message appears :
Switch off engine ! Oil pressure too low
The driver message in the display goes out after about 5 seconds .
The driver message can be displayed again by brief ly pressing the
!SET ] button :=> fig. 23. .,
Vehicle care
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