service indicator AUDI Q3 2017 Owner´s Manual
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Instruments  and  indicator  lights 
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Canada models: 
C ruise  contro l system 
¢ page  78 
Hill descent  assist* 
¢ page94 
Remote  control  key* 
¢page  63 
High  beams 
¢page36 
Door  open 
¢page  17 
Hood  open 
¢ page  17 
Luggage  compartment  lid  open 
¢ page  17 
BRAKE/(©) Brake  system 
If  this  ind icator  light  turns  on,  there  is  a  malfunc
tion  in the  brake  system. 
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Stop  the  vehicle  and  chec k the  bra ke fluid  level. 
See  an  authorized  Audi  dea ler  or  authorize d Aud i 
Serv ice  Facility  for  assistance  if necessary. 
1111 ( USA models )/.  (Canad a model s) 
Brakes : malfunction!  Please  stop  vehicle  safely 
If  t he A BS  indica to r  l ight tu) (U SA mode ls) I 
[I] (Canada  mode ls),  t he  ESC  indica to r  li gh t Dl. 
and  the  bra ke sys tem  ind ic a tor  light 1111 (USA 
mo dels) 
I. (Canada  mode ls)  all  turn  on  and 
this  message  appears,  then  the  ABS, ESC and  braking  distrib ution  are  malfunct ioning  ¢ ,&. . 
D o  not  cont inue  drivi ng . See  an  au thorized  Aud i 
dea ler  or  a utho rized  Aud i Service  Facili ty for  as 
sistance  ¢ 
.&.. 
1111 (USA models)  /.  (Canada models ) Park
ing  brake : System  fault ! See  owner's  manual 
- If  the  indica to r  li ght  and  the  message  appear 
when  the  vehi cle  is  stationary  or aft er switch 
ing the  ignition  on , 
check if you  can  release  the 
parkin g brake . If you  cannot  re lease  the  par k
ing  brake,  see  yo ur au thorized  Audi  dea ler  o r 
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authorized  A udi Se rvice  Faci lity . If you  can  re
lease  the  parking  brake  and  the  message  still 
appears,  see  an  a uthorized  Audi  dea ler  or  au
thorized  Audi  Service  Fac ility  immediately  to 
have  the  malfunction  corrected. 
- If  the  ind icator  light  and  message  appear 
while 
driv ing , 
the  h ill start  assist  or  emergency  brak
ing  function  may  be  ma lfunctioning.  It  may  not 
be  poss ible  to  set  the  parking  brake  or  release 
i t  once  it  has  been  set . Do  not  park  your  vehicle 
on  hills.  See  an  a uth orized  Audi  dea le r or  a u
thorized  A ud i Servi ce  Facili ty  for  assistan ce. 
App lies  to : USA mode ls 
If  the 1111 and EIJ tur n on  at  the  same  time,  the 
brake  pads  are  wo rn  out ¢ 
page  15 . 
A WARNING 
-Read  a nd  follow  the  warnings  in 
¢ page  1 59,  Working  in  the  engine  com
partment 
befo re o peni ng  the  hoo d and 
checking  the  brake  fluid  level. 
- If the  brake  system  indi cator  lig ht  does  not 
turn  off  or  it  turns  on  wh ile  driving,  t he 
brake fluid  leve l in the  reservoir  is too  low, 
and  this  increases  the  risk  of  an  accident. 
Stop  the  vehicle  and  do  not  continue  driv
ing.  See  an  authorized  Aud i dea le r  or  a u
thorized  A udi  Service  Fac ility  for  assistance . 
- If  the  brake  system  indicator  light  turns  on 
together  w ith  the  ABS and  ESC  indicator 
lights,  the  ABS/ESC  regu lating  function  may 
be  malfunct ion ing . Fu nctions  tha t stabilize 
the  vehicle  a re  no  longer  available . Th is 
co uld  cause  the  vehicle  to  swerve,  which  in
creases  the  risk  t hat  the  vehicle  will  slide. 
D o  not  contin ue  driving . See  an  autho rized 
Aud i dea le r o r a uthorized  Audi  Service  Facili 
ty  for  ass istance . 
PARK/(®) Electromechanical  parking  brake 
If  the  -(USA mode ls) I. (Canada  models) 
i ndicato r  light  turns  on,  the  parking  brake  was 
set. 
- (USA models ) /.  (Canada mode ls )  Press 
brake pedal  to  relea se  parking  brake 
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To release  the  parking  brake,  press  the  brake 
pedal  and  press  the~ button  at  the  same  time 
or  start  driving  with  hill  start  assist 
¢ page  66, 
S tar ting  from  a s top. 
rlJ Parking  brake system fault!  See owner's 
manual 
There  is a  malfunction  in the  parking  brake.  Drive 
to  an  authorized  Audi  dealer  or  authorized  Audi 
Service  Facility immediately  to  have  the  malfunc
tion  corrected. 
@ Tips 
For additional  information  on  the parking 
brake,  see 
¢ page  64. 
- ~- Cooling  system 
•  Turn off  engine and check  coolant level. 
The  coolant  level is too  low. 
Do  not  continue  driving and  switch  the  engine 
off.  Check  the  coolant  level¢ 
page  166. 
-If  the  coolan t level  is too  low, add  coolant 
¢page  166. Only  continue  driving  once  the  in 
dicator  light  turns  off. 
•  Coolant temperature!  Let engine  run with 
vehicle stationary. 
Let  the  engine  run at  idle  for  a few  minutes  to 
cool  off,  until  the  indicator  light  turns  off. 
- If  the  indicator  light does  not  turn  off,  do  not 
continue  driving  the  vehicle.  See  an  authorized 
Audi  dealer  or  authorized  Audi  Service  Facility 
for  assistance. 
.&_ WARNING 
- Never  open  the  hood  if you  can  see  or  hear 
steam  or  coolant  escaping  from  the  engine  compartment . This  increases  the  risk  of 
burns.  Wait until  you  no  longer see  or  hear 
steam  or  coolant  escaping . 
- The  engine  compartment  in any  vehicle  can 
be  a  dangerous  area. Stop  the  engine  and 
allow  it to  cool  before  working  in  the engine 
compartment.  Always  follow the  informa-
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Instruments  and  indicator  lights 
tion  found in ¢ page 159, Working  in  the 
engine  compartment. 
@ Note 
Do  not  continue  driving  if the . indicator 
light  turns  on  -this  increases  the risk of  en
gine  damage. 
Stop  the  engine  and  do  not  continue  driving. 
Check  the  engine  oil  level 
¢ page  164. 
- If the  engine  oil  level  is too low,  add  engine  oil 
c:!;> page  164. Only continue  driving  once  the  in
dicator  light  turns  off. 
- If the  engine  oil  level  is correct  and  the  indica
tor  light  still turns  on,  turn  the  engine  off  and 
do  not  continue  driving.  See  an  authorized  Audi 
dealer  or  authorized  Audi  Service  Facility  for  as
sistance. 
(D Tips 
The  oil  pressure  warning  is not  an  oil  level in
dicator.  Always  check  the  oil  level regularly  . 
0 Alternator/vehicle  battery 
•  Alternator  fault:  Battery  is not  being charg
ed. 
There  is a  malfunction  in the  alternator  or  the  ve
hicle  electrical  system . 
Drive to  an  authorized  Audi  dealer  or  authorized 
Audi  Service  Facility  immediately.  Because  the  ve
hicle  battery  is discharging,  turn  off  all  unneces
sary  electrical  equipment  such  as  the  radio.  See 
your  authori zed  Audi  dealer  or  authori zed  Audi 
Service  Facility  if the  battery  charge  level  is too 
low . 
r•j low  battery  charge: Battery  will  be charged 
while  driving. 
The  starting  ability  may  be impaired. 
If this  message  turns off after  a  little  while,  the 
vehicle  battery  charged  enough  while  driving. ..,_ 
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Instruments  and  indicator  lights 
If the  message  does  not  turn  off,  have  an  author 
ized  Audi  dealer  or  authorized  Audi  Service  Facili
ty  repa ir the  malfunction . 
t Safety  belt 
The. indicator  light  stays  on  unti l the  driver's 
and  front  passenger's  safety  be lts  are  fastened. 
Above  a  certain  speed,  there  will  also  be  a warn
ing  tone . 
(D Tips 
For  addit ional  information  on  safety  be lts, 
see 
¢ page 109. 
@ -Steering  lock 
•  Steering  fau lt!  Do not  dri ve vehicle! 
There  is a  malfunction  in the  electronic  steering 
lock . You cannot  turn  the  ignition  on. 
Do 
not tow  your  vehicle  because  it cannot  be 
steered.  See  an  authorized  Audi  dealer  or  author
ized  Audi  Service  Fac ility  for  assistance. 
ell Steering  lock: System  fault!  Ple ase  contact 
dealer. 
There  is a  malfunc tion  in the  electronic  steering 
lock . 
D rive  to  an  a uth o rized  Aud i dea le r or  a uth orized 
Aud i Serv ice  Fa cility  immediately  to  have  t he 
malfunct io n  corre cted . 
A WARNING 
Do not  tow  your  veh icle  when  the re  is a  mal 
function  in the  electronic  stee ring  lock  - this 
increases  the  risk  of  an  accident. 
;;.! [J Electronic  Stabilization  Control  (ESC) 
If  the bl indicator  light  blinks  wh ile  driving,  the 
ESC or  ASR (Anti-Slip  Regu lation)  is actively  regu
lating. 
If  the 
bl indicato r  light  turns  on,  the  system  has 
sw itched  the  ESC off.  In  this  case,  you  can  switch 
the  ignition  off  and  then  on  to  switch  the  ESC on 
again . The  indicator  light  turns  off  when  the  sys
tem  is functioning  fully. 
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If  the II ind icator  light  turns  on,  ESC was 
switched  off  using  the 
I ~  OF FI button 
¢ page 92. 
Stabilization  con trol  (ESC / ABS ): Fault! See 
owne r's manual 
If  the GJ ind icator  light  and  the  ABS  indicato r 
li gh t 
[El (U SA mode ls) I [iJ (Canada  models) 
turn  on  an d this  message  appears,  there  is  a  mal
f unction  in the  ABS system  or  electronic  differen 
tia l lock.  This  also  causes  the  ESC to  malfunction. 
The  brakes  still  function  with  their  normal  power, 
but  ABS is not  active. 
Drive  to  an  au thorized  A udi dealer  or  authori zed 
Audi  Se rvice  Facility  immediate ly to  have  the 
malfunction  corrected  . 
A WARNING 
If  the 1111 (USA models)  • (Canada  mod
e ls)  brake  system  indicator  light  turns  on  to
gether  with  the  ABS and  ESC ind icator  lights, 
the  ABS and  ESC regulating  function  may  have  malfunctioned . Funct ions  that  stab ilize 
the  vehicle  are  no  longer  availab le.  This co uld 
cause  the  vehicle  to  swerve,  which  in cr eases 
the  r is k  that  the  vehicle  will  slide . Dr ive  care
fu lly to  the  nearest  authorized  Audi  dealer  or 
authorized  Audi  Service  Facility  and  have  the  malfunction  corrected. 
(D Tips 
For  addi tional  in format ion  on  ESC and  ABS, 
refer  to¢ 
page 92. 
!J..' Safety  systems 
The E,i indicator  lig ht  monitors  the  safety  sys
tems. 
If  the 
E,i ind icator  light  turns  on  or  blinks,  there 
i s a  ma lfunction  in  a safety  system. 
D rive  to  an  author ized  A udi dealer  or  authori zed 
Audi  Se rvice  Fac ility  immed iate ly to  have  the 
malfunction  corrected.  
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A WARNING , ~ -
Have the  malfunction  in the  safety  systems 
inspected  immediately.  Otherwise,  there  is a 
r isk that  the  systems  may  not  activate  during 
a  collision,  which  increases  the  risk of  serious 
injury  or  death. 
(0) Brake  pads 
Ei] Brake pad s! 
The brake  pads  are  worn . 
Drive to  an authorized  Aud i dea ler  or  authorized 
Audi Service  Facility immediately  to  have the  brake  pads  checked. 
App lies  to:  USA  models 
The Ei] indicator  light  turns  on together  with  the 
1111 indicator  light 
EPC Engine  control  (gasoline  engine) 
Applies  to: vehicl es  with  gasoline engines 
If the 13:a indicator  light  turns  on while  driving, 
there  is  an  eng ine control  malfunction. 
Immediately  drive slowly to  an authorized  Audi 
dealer  or authori zed Audi Service  Facility to  have 
the  malfunction  corrected. 
0 Malfunction  indicator  lamp  (MIL) 
The malfunction  indicator lamp  (MIL)  is part  of 
the  On Board Diagnostic  system  (OBD II).  The 
¢4 symbol  turns on when  the  ign ition  is switched 
on  and  turns off  again  once  the  e ngine  is  started 
and  running  at  a steady  id le speed . This indicates 
that  the  MIL is functioning  correctly. 
The  indicato r light  turns  on  if there  is a  malfunc
tion  in the  engine  electronics.  See an autho rized 
Audi dealer  or authorized  Audi Service  Facility to 
have  the  ma lfunction  corrected.  For additiona l 
information,  see 
~ page  17. 
The  indicator  light can also  turn  on  if the  f uel  fill
e r  cap  is not  closed  correct ly 
i::!> page  157. 
Instruments  and indicator  lights 
!"-" , Engine  speed  lim itation 
Applies  to:  vehicles  with  engine  speed  limitation 
(I! Maximum  engine speed XXXX  RPM 
The engine speed  is automatically  limited to  the 
speed  displayed  in  the driver  information  system. 
This  protects  the engine  from  overheat ing . 
The engine  speed  limitation  deactivates  once  the  engine  is no  longer  in the  critical  temperature 
range  and  you  have  released  the  accelerator  ped
al once . 
If the  engine  speed  limitation  was  activated  by 
an  engine  control  malfunction,  the 
13:a in dicator 
light  also  turns  on.  Make sure  that the  speed 
does  not go  above  the speed  displayed . Dr ive to 
an authorized  Aud i dea le r or  authorized  Audi 
Service  Facility immed iately  to  have  the  malfunc
tion  corrected. 
~;. Engine  oil 
Ill Check oil  level. 
Refill engine  oil  as  soon as possible i::!>page 162. 
~ .,. Engine  oil  sensor 
•  Oil  level  sensor: System  fault! 
The sensor  to check the  eng ine  o il level  has 
failed.  Drive to  an  authorized  Audi dealer  or au
thorized  Aud i Serv ice  Facility  immediately  to  have 
the  malfunction  cor rected. 
i) Tank  system 
H Please refuel 
If  the  indicator  l ight  turns  on for  the first  time 
and  the  message  appears, there are about 
1.8 -2.2  gallons  ( 7.0 -8. S liters)  of  fuel  left  in the 
tank . 
H Fuel tank  system malfunction!  Contact deal
er 
Drive to  an  authorized  Audi dealer  or  authorized 
Audi Service  Facility immed iately  to  have  the 
malfunction  corrected.  ..,. 
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Instruments  and  indicator  lights 
(D Tips 
More informat ion on ref ueling  is ava ila ble on 
page 
c::> page 156. 
c:> Washer  fluid  level 
A pp lies to:  ve hicles w ith  was her  flu id  level  indicato r 
Ill Please  refill washer  fluid 
Fill  the  washer  fluid  with  the  ignition switched 
off 
c::> page 169. 
~ Engine  start  system 
i ·I 1-'.ngine  start  system:  Malfunction!  Please 
contact  dealer. 
Do not switch  the  ignition  off  because you  may 
not  be able  to  switc h it  on aga in. 
D rive to  an a uth o riz e d  Aud i de aler or  a uth o riz ed 
Aud i Serv ice  Facility  immedia tely to  have the 
malfunctio n corrected . 
Engine start  sy stem:  Malfun ction . Plea se con 
tact  dealer . 
There is a malfunc tion  in the  eng ine start ing sys
tem. 
Drive to  an a uthorized  Aud i dea ler or  authorized 
Aud i Serv ice Facility  immediately  to  have the 
malfunct io n  corrected. 
i§i Defective  light  bulb  warning 
If  th e 1:J indica to r li ght  turns  on, a b ulb has 
fa iled.  The mess age in dicat es th e loca tion of  the 
bu lb . 
Re plac e t he bulb  immedia tely. 
Vehicle  lights:  system  fault! 
There is a malfunction  in the  head lights  or the 
light  switch. 
D rive to  an a uth o rized Aud i de aler or  a uthorized 
Aud i Serv ice  Facility  immediately  to  have t he 
malfunct io n  corrected . 
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A WARNING 
-
-Light  bulbs  a re  under  p ressure and can ex
plod e when  b ulbs are  replaced, wh ic h  in 
creases the  risk  of  i nju ry . 
- With  HID  headlights  (xenon  headlights) , the 
high-vo ltage  component  must  be handled 
correctly . O th erwise,  there  is a r is k  of  fa tal 
ln JUr y. 
i.ID Headlight  range  control 
II Headlight  range  control  sy stem:  system 
fault! 
There  is a ma lf u nction  in the  headlight  range 
contro l system,  which  may cause gla re for  other 
drive rs. 
Drive to  an author ized A udi  dealer  or  authorized 
Audi  Se rvice Facil ity  immed iate ly  to have  the 
malfunction  correc ted. 
go Audi  adaptive  light 
App lies  to: vehicles wi th Audi ada ptive light 
r!iJ Audi adaptive  light : system  fault! 
-
There  is a ma lfunction  in the  adap tive  lights.  The 
headlig hts  st ill  funct ion. 
D rive to  an authorized  A udi dealer  or  authorized 
Audi  Se rvice  Facility  immediate ly to  have the 
malfunction  corrected . 
@.D Light/rain  sensor 
App lies to:  vehicles wit h lig ht/ra in sensor 
£1 Automatic  headlights /wipers:  System  fault! 
The light/rain  sensor is malfunctioning. 
The low  beams remain  sw itched  on at  all  times 
fo r safety  reasons when  the  light  switch  is in the 
AUTO position.  Yo u can cont in u e to  turn  the 
li ghts  on and off  us ing the  lig ht  switch.  You can 
sti ll contro l all  fu nctions  that  are i ndependent  of 
the  rain  senso r thr ough  the  winds hield wiper  lev
e r. 
D rive to  an authorized  A udi dealer  or  authorized 
Audi  Service Facility  immediate ly to  have the 
malfunction  correc ted.  
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; Adaptive  dampers 
App lies  to:  vehicles  with  Audi  drive select  and  suspension  con
tro l 
B Suspen sion:  system  fault ! 
There is an  adaptive  damper  malf unction . 
Drive to  an  aut hori zed Aud i dea le r o r a uthori zed 
Audi Service  Facility immediately  to  have the 
malfunct ion corrected. 
¢¢ Turn  signals 
If  the II or i!I indicator  light  b links, the  turn 
signals  are  activated.  If both  indicator  lights  are 
blinking, the  emergency  flashers  are  act ivated. 
If an  indicato r light  blinks twice  as fast  as  usua l, 
a t urn signa l bulb  has  failed . Caref ully drive to  an 
author iz ed Audi dealer  or author iz ed Audi Service 
Facility immediately  to  have the  malfunction  cor
rected. 
¢1.~ Trailer  turn  signal assembly 
The indica to r li ght II blinks when  the turn  sig
n a l is  used , if a  traile r h as  been  p roperly  connec t
e d  to  the  veh icle . 
If one  of the  turn  s ignal  bulbs  on the  trailer  is 
bu rned  out  or defect ive,  the  indicator  l igh t will 
n o t  bl ink when  yo u use  the  tu rn s ign als. 
(D Tips 
For ve hicles with  a  trail er hitch  that  was  in
s talle d later  accord ing to  fa ctory  spec ifica
ti ons,  the  trailer tur n signal  as sembly  is  actu 
at ed. 
/fJl~/c:5 Door , hood  or luggage 
compartment  lid is open 
IJ-If the  ind icator  light  tu rns on,  then  one of 
the  doors  is not  closed. 
&-\-If the  ind icator  light  t urns on,  then  the  hood 
is not  closed . 
§-j-If  the  ind icator  light  tu rns o n,  then  the  lug
g age  compartment  lid is  not  closed . 
Instruments  and  indicator  lights 
On  Board  Diagnostic 
System  (OBD) 
Malfunction  indicator  lamp  (MIL) 
The  ma lf u nction  ind icator  lamp  (MI L) Ill in t he 
inst rument  cluste r is pa rt of the  On Board D iag
nostic  System  (OBD II). 
T he w arning/i ndic ator  lig ht  tu rn s o n when  the  ig 
nition  is switche d on and  tu rns off once  the  en
gine is starte d and  is running  in idle at  a stab le 
speed.  This indicates  t hat the  MIL is f unctioning 
correctly. 
If the  light  does  not  turn  off  after  starting  the 
engine 
or t urns on while driving, this  may ind i
cate  there  is a malfunction  in the  eng ine.  If the 
i ndicator  tu rns on,  the  catalytic  conve rter  may be 
damaged . 
Drive 
with  reduced  engine  performance (avo id 
high speeds  for  extended  periods  of t ime  and/o r 
fast  acceleration)  and  have the  malfu nction  cor
rected . See an  author ized Audi dealer  or author 
ized Audi Service Facility . 
The indicator  may turn  on if the  e lectronic  speed 
limiter  is faulty . For addit ional  information,  see 
¢ page  18,  Electronic  speed limiter . 
The MIL may also  turn  on  if the  fuel  filler  cap is 
not  closed  correctly ¢ 
page  157. 
On-Board  Diagnostics 
Fig. 5 Locat ion o f Data  Link  Connecto r (OLC) 
On -Board Diagnostics  mo nitors  the  components 
of your emission  control  system . Each monitore d 
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Driver  information 
system 
Overview 
Applies  to:  ve hicles with  driver information  system 
Fig. 6 Display  on vehicles w it h  driver  information  system 
and mu ltifunction  steering  w heel* 
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Driving information  and  vehicle settings  are 
shown  in the  instrument  cluster  display.  The  type 
of  display  and  the  contents  depend  on  the  vehicle 
eq uipment. 
Depending  on  the  vehicle  equipment,  the  driver 
information  system  is controlled  with  either  the 
buttons  on  the  windshield  wiper  lever* 
i::> page 19or  with  the  buttons  on  the  mult i
function  steering wheel* 
c:> page 19. 
On vehicles  w ith  a  multifunction  steering  wheel*, 
the  information @ is shown  in tabs @. The  tabs 
are  visible  as  soon  as  yo u press  a  button  on  the 
multifunction  steering wheel*. 
The  instrument  cluster display  provides  informa
tion  about : 
® Time  and  date c:> page 9 
Digita l speedometer 
On -board  computer 
i::> page 20 
Efficiency  program ¢page 21 
Reduced  display * 
Indicator  lights  and  messages 
¢page 10 
Service  interval  display c:> page 170 
Cruise  control  system* 
Parking  aid* 
Aud io* 
Telephone*  Navigation* 
Driver  in forma tion  system 
© Odometer  and  trip  odometer  (only  in the 
first  tab*) 
<::>p age 10 
@ Outside  temperature ¢ page 9,  selector 
l ever  posit ion 
(D Tips 
- Yo u can  set  the  units  used for  temperature, 
speed  and  other  measurements  in the Info 
tainment  system. 
- For  information  on  the  audio  and  naviga
tion*  functions,  refer  to  the  separate  Info
tainment  system  owner's  manual. 
Operation 
Operating  using the  windshield  wiper  lever 
Appl ies  to:  vehicles with  driver  information  system without 
multifu nction  steer ing wheel 
-------- ® 
Fig. 7 Windshield  wiper  lever:  operating  the driver  infor 
ma tion  system 
Operating 
• Switch  the  ignition  on . The  last  select  function 
is  displayed. 
•  To switch  betwee n the  on-board  computer 
0, 
fJ , the  efficiency  program ii or,  for  example, 
the  cruise  contro l system*,  press  the 
I RESET I 
button @. 
•  To  access  additiona l information  below  or 
above,  press  the  button @ down  or up . 
Recalling  indicator  lights  and  messages 
• Press  the !RESET I button @. 
Resetting  values to  zero 
• Select  a value  in the  desired  trip  computer  or  in 
the  efficiency  program.  ..,. 
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Driving Emergency  mode 
Applies  to:  ve hicles w ith  a utomat ic t ransm iss io ns 
In  the  event  of  a  system malfunction,  there  is an 
emergency  program. 
If  all  of  the  selector  lever  positions  are highligh t
ed  with  a  light background  in the  instrument 
cluster  display,  there  is a  system  malfunction  and 
the  S tronic  transmission  is running  in the  emer
gency  program.  The  vehicle  can  still  be  driven  in 
emergency  mode,  but  only  with  reduced speed 
and  not  in all  gears.  In some  cases,  the  vehicle 
cannot drive in  reverse. 
@) Note 
If the  transmission  runs  in emergency  mode, 
drive  to  an  authorized  Audi  dealer  or  author
ized  Audi Service  Facility  immediately  to  have 
the  malfunction  corrected. 
Transmission  malfunction 
A pp lies to:  ve hicles w ith  a uto mat ic t ra n smi ssio ns 
•  Transmission overheating!  Please stop vehi
cle! 
The  transmission  is too  hot  and  can  become  dam
aged.  Stop  and  let the  transmission  cool  with  the 
engine  running  (at  idle) in the  P selector  lever po
sition.  Then the  indicator  light  and  the message 
tur n off,  drive  to  an authorized  Audi  dealer  or  au
thorized  Audi Service  Facility immediately  to  have 
the  malfunction  corrected.  If  the  indicator  light 
and  the  driver  message  do  not  turn  off,  do  not 
continue  driving . See  an  authorized  Audi dealer 
or  authorized  Audi Service  Facil ity  for  assistance. 
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Selector  lever  emergency  release 
App lies to : vehicles  wi th automatic  transm issions 
If  the  vehicle's power  supply fails,  the  selector 
lever can be  released  in an emergency . 
Fig. 77  Selector  leve r: remov ing the  cove r 
Fig.  78  Selector  leve r: emerge ncy  release 
To maneuver  or  tow  the vehicle,  the  emergency 
release  must  be  used  to  move  the  selector  lever 
from  the  P position. 
Using  the  emergency  release  can  be  complicated . 
We  r ecommend  contacting  an  authorized  Audi 
dealer  or  authorized  Audi Service  Facility for  as
sistance,  if necessary . 
A maintenance  tool from  the  vehicle  tool  kit 
must  be  used  to release ¢ 
page  197. 
Preparations 
.,. To  prevent  your  vehicle  from  rolling  uninten
tionally , set  the  parking  brake(®) or  press the 
brake  pedal ¢ 
LD,. . 
.,. Insert  the  flat  side  of  the  maintenance  tool 
sideways  in the  slot  near  the  shift  cover  and  pry 
off  the  shift  cover¢ 
fig. 77  . 
..  Pull  the  frame  and  the  cover  upward. You can 
fold  the  cover  up  over  the  shifter  knob . ..,_  
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Intelligent Technology 
gear  or  lower driving range.  Do not  ride the 
brakes  or hold the  pedal  down too  long or 
too  often.  This could  cause  the  brakes  to  get  hot  and  diminish  braking  efficiency . 
- Do not  "ride the  brakes"  by resting  your foot 
on the  pedal  when  you do not  intend  to 
brake.  This may cause  the brakes  to  over 
heat,  premature  wear  and  increased  stop
ping distance. 
- Under  certain  climatic  and  operating  condi
tions  such as  passing  through  water,  driving  in heavy rain or after  washing  the vehicle , 
the  effectiveness  of the  brakes  can be re
duced . In  winter,  ice can accumulate  on  the 
brake  pads,  linings,  discs and  drums . Care
fully apply  brakes for  a test.  Brakes will dry  and  ice coatings  will be cleaned  off after  a 
few careful  brake  applications. 
- Driving for an  extended  period of time  on 
salt-covered  roads without  using your 
brakes  can also  affect  braking  efficiency . 
Clean off accumulated  salt  coating  from 
brake  discs and  pads  with  a few careful 
brake  applications . 
- If you damage  the  front  spoiler,  or if you in
stall  a different  spoiler,  be sure  the  air flow 
to  the  front  brakes is not  obstructed.  Other
wise  the brake  system  could overheat  reduc
ing the  effectiveness  of the  entire  brake sys
tem. 
- Failure of one  brake  circuit will impair the 
braking  capability  resulting  in  an increased 
stopping  distance.  Avoid driving  the vehicle 
and  have it towed  to  the  nearest  authorized 
Audi dealer  or qualified  workshop. 
- Never let  the  vehicle  roll to  a stop  with the 
engine  shut  off. 
- If  the  brake  booster  is  not working,  the 
brake  pedal  must  be  pressed  considerably 
harder  to  make  up for  the  lack of  booster 
assistance. 
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Electromechanical 
steering 
The electromechanical  steering  supports  the 
driver's steering  movements . 
Power steering  adapts electronically based  on 
the  vehicle speed . 
Indicator  lights  and  messages 
•  Steering  fault! Do not  drive vehicle! 
If this  indicator  light  turns  on and  stays  on and 
this  message  appears,  the power steering  may 
have failed. 
Do 
not continue  driving . See an  authorized  Audi 
dealer  or authorized  Audi Service  Facility for as
sistance. 
If the  indicator  light  turns  on, the  steering  wheel 
may be  more  difficult  to  move or more  sensitive 
than  usual.  The steering  wheel  may also  be at  an 
angle  when  driving straight. 
Drive slowly to  an  authorized  Audi dealer  or au
thorized  Audi Service Facility to  have the  mal 
function  corrected . 
(;r, lj Steering  lock: System  fault!  Please  contact 
dealer. 
There  is a malfunction  in the  electronic  steering 
lock. 
Drive  to an  authorized  Audi  dealer or authorized 
Audi Service Facility immediately  to  have the  malfunction  corrected. 
A WARNING 
Have the  system  malfunction  corrected  as 
soon  as  possible  by an  authorized  Audi dealer 
or authorized  Audi Service Facility, as this  in
creases  the  risk of an  accident . 
{!) Tips 
If the . or 'T j indicator  light  only stays  on 
for a short  time,  you may continue  driving. 
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Check ing  and  F illing 
To reduce  the  risk  o f lime  sca le  deposits  on  the 
spray  nozzles,  use  clean  water  with  low  amounts 
of  calcium.  A lways  add  window  cleaner  to  the  wa
ter.  When  the outs ide  temperatures  are cold,  an 
anti-freezing  agent  should  be added  to  the  water 
so  that  it  does  not  freeze. 
@ Note 
-The  concentration  of  anti-freezing  agent 
must  be  adjusted  to  the vehicle  operating 
cond itions  in t he  respective  climate.  A con
centration  that  is too  high  can  lead  to  veh i
cle  damage. 
- Never  add  rad iator  anti-freeze  or  other  add i
tives  to  the  washe r fluid . 
- Do not  use  a glass  cleaner  that  contains 
paint  solvents,  beca use  this  cou ld  damage 
the  pa int. 
Service  interval  display 
The service interval  display  detects  when your  ve
hicle is due  for service. 
The se rvice  interva l disp lay works in two stages: 
- Inspection  o r oil  change  reminder : after  acer-
ta in d istance  is  driven, a message  appears  in 
the  instrument  cluster  d isp lay every  t ime  the 
ignition  is sw itched  on . T he  remain ing  distance 
o r time  is d isp layed  b riefly. 
- In spection  or  oil  change  due : if you r vehicle 
has  reached  an  inspection  o r oi l change  interval 
o r both  intervals  at  the  same  time,  the  mes
sage 
Inspection  due!  or Oil  change due!  or Oil 
change  and  in spection  due! 
a ppears  br iefly  a f
ter  switching  the  ignition  on . 
Checking service intervals 
You can  check  the  rema ining  distance  o r time  un
til  the  next  oil change  o r next  inspection. 
- Se lect:  the 
ICARI function  button > (Car ) Sys
tems * 
contro l button > Servicing & checks > 
Ser vice interval  display . 
Resetting  the  indicator 
Your  author ized  Audi  dealer  or  authorized  Audi 
Serv ice  Facility  will  reset the serv ice  interval  dis
p lay after  pe rforming  serv ice. 
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If you  have  changed  the  oi l yourself,  yo u must  re 
set  the  oi l change  interval. 
Perform  the  fo llow ing  to  reset  t he  d isp lay: 
- Select:  the 
I  CARI funct io n  button > (Car)  Sy s
tem s* 
control  button > Serv icing & check s > 
Service interval  di splay . Turn the  contro l knob 
downwa rd to 
Re set  oil  change  int erval and 
press  the  control  knob . 
(D Note 
-On ly reset  t he oil  change  ind icator  if the  oi l 
was  changed. 
- Following  the  se rvic e  interva ls  is cr itica l to 
ma inta ining  the  se rvice  life  and  val ue of 
yo ur vehicle,  es pecially the  eng ine.  Even  if 
the  mileage  on  the  ve hicl e  is  low,  do  not  ex
ceed  t he time  fo r the  next  service .