14 Instruments and warning/indicator lights
If the I (USA models) JII (Canada models)
indicator light does not go out, or if it illumi-
nates wh ile you are driving, or if it starts to
blink, then there is a ma lfunction somewhere
in the system . If the light does not illuminate
when you switch on the ignition, this also
means there is a malfunction .
A WARNING
If you have a malfunction in the safety sys-
tems, contact your author ized Audi dealer
immediate ly. Otherwise the safety sys-
tems may not wo rk properly in an acci-
dent.
4 Safety belt warning light
Applies to vehicles: with safety belt warning light
The warning light is a reminder to fasten
safety belts.
The warning light . comes on for a few sec-
onds after the ignit ion is switched on as a re-
minder to fasten you r safety be lt .
Addit ional information on safety belts
Qpage98.
0 Battery
This warning/indicator light detects a mal -
function in the generator or in the vehicle's
electrical system.
The . warning/ind icator light illuminates
when you sw itch on the ignit ion a nd 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 ma lfunction in the
generator or vehicle electr ical system.
Drive to your authorized Audi dealer or quali-
fied workshop immediately . Because the vehi -
cle battery is discharging, turn off all unnec-
essary electrical equipment such as the radio.
Seek professional ass istance if the battery
charge level is too low.
(•) Low battery: 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 dea ler or qualified workshop
correct the malfunction.
<t=7: Engine oil pressure
The red engine oil pressure warning symbol
requires immediate service or repair.
If the . symbol appears in the disp lay and
flashes, the oil pressure is too low. In add ition
to the symbol, the following message also ap-
pears in the display:
Switch off engine! Oil pressure is too low
.,. Pull off the road and stop the vehicle.
• Shut the engine down.
.,. Check the engine oil level ¢ page 176.
.,. Contact your authorized Audi dealer for as-
sistance if necessary.
Engine oil level too low
If the engine oil leve l is too low, top off oil to
the proper level ¢
page 176.
Engine oil level OK
If the . symbo l starts flashing again even
though the engine oil level checks OK on the
dipstick,
do not start driving again and do
not let the engine run at idle.
Instead, con-
tact your authori zed Audi dealer for ass is-
tance.
(D Tips
- The engine oil pressure symbol . is
not an indicator for a low engine oil lev-
el. Do not rely on it. Instead, check the
oil level in your engine at regular inter-
vals, preferably each time you refuel,
and always before going on a long trip.
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