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Applies to vehicles: with pedestrian protection system
When the pedestrian protection system has been triggered, the bonnet is raised by several centimetres Fig. 1. In addition, the following message will appear: 
Safety system: system fault! See owner's manual.
Safety system: system fault! See owner's manual. To engage the bonnet again, press it down with both hands on the left side of the vehicle in area -A- Fig. 2 WARNING!.
To check whether the bonnet is properly engaged, pull the rear edge of the bonnet -B- upwards. If the bonnet can be lifted, press it down again.
When the bonnet has engaged properly, repeat the procedure on the right side of the vehicle.
Drive to an Audi dealer or qualified workshop without delay and have the pedestrian protection system serviced WARNING!.
In the event of a fault in the system, the following message will appear: Safety system: system fault! See owner's manual.
Drive to an Audi dealer or qualified workshop without delay and have the fault rectified.
- Do not press back the bonnet unless both of your hands are flat on top of the bonnet. If you do this, you cannot catch your fingers between the bonnet and body. Take care when pressing back the bonnet: careless or uncontrolled movements can cause injury to yourself or others - risk of injury!
- The system can only be activated once. If the pedestrian protection system has been triggered, have it renewed without delay by an Audi dealer or qualified workshop.
- All repairs to the bumper and the pedestrian protection system must only be carried out by an Audi dealer or a qualified workshop working to the specifications of the Audi factory. Improper repairs can impair the effectiveness of the system and invalidate the operating permit for your vehicle.
- The relevant safety requirements must be observed when individual components of the system or the entire vehicle are scrapped. Audi dealers are familiar with these regulations and will be pleased to pass on the information to you.