Instruments and indicator lights
malfun ction in the electrical system. In this
case , contact an autho rized Audi deale r.
If t he brake system war ning/ indica t or light flash-
es, there is a brake system mal funct ion. By press-
ing the !SET! button, you can bring up a driver
message which explains the malf unction in mor e
detai l
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If the ABS fails, the ABS warning/indicator light
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(USA mode ls)/ (IJ (Canada models) flashes
together with the brake system warning/indica-
tor light ¢ & .
(USA models): If the warn ing light
1111 and the
warn ing light
Ii] illuminate together , immedi -
ately contact your authori zed Audi dea ler or
qualified workshop to have all brake pads in-
spec t ed
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When the light comes on, an audib le warning sig -
na l is also given .
A WARNING
- If the 1111 (USA models) . (Canada mod-
els) brake system indicator light t urns on to-
gether with the ABS and ESC indicator
lights, the ABS/ESC regulating function may
have failed . Functions that stab ilize the ve-
hicle a re no longe r available . This could
cause the vehicle to swerve and increase the
risk of sliding. Drive ca refully to t he nearest
autho rized Aud i dealer or other quali fied
workshop and have the ma lfunction correct -
ed.
- If the bra ke warn ing/indicator light does
not go out after a few seconds and the park-
ing brake is released, or lights up while you
are driving, the flu id leve l in the brake fluid
reservoir is too low. If you believe that it is
safe to do so, proceed immediately at low
speed to t he nearest authorized Audi dealer
or qualified repair facility and have the
bra ke system inspected.
- Always keep in mind tha t afte r severa l brake
applications, you will need greate r pressure
on the brake pedal t o stop your vehicle. Do
not rely on straine d brakes to respond w ith
maximum stopping power in criti cal situa -
tions . You must allow for increased braking
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distances. The extra distance used up by
fading brakes could lead to an accident .
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