When you switch on the ignition, some of the warning and indicator lamps
light up briefly to show that the associated systems are working properly.
These systems are marked with a
in the following tables.
If one of these warning/indicator lamps does not light up, there is
a fault in the associated system.

Red warning lamps
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Brake system
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Electro-mechanical parking brake Link |
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Cooling system Link |
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Engine oil pressure Link |
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Engine oil level Link |
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Alternator Link |
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Front seat belt Link |
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Electro-mechanical power steering
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Steering lock Link |
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Engine start system Link |
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Speed warning function Link |
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Audi adaptive cruise control*
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Air suspension Link |
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Night vision assist Link |
Yellow indicator lamps
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Electronic stabilisation program (ESP)
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Electronic stabilisation program (ESP)
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Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
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Safety systems
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Brake pads Link |
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Electro-mechanical parking brake Link |
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Tyre pressure monitoring display
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TPMS |
Tyre pressure monitoring system Link |
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Engine management system (petrol engines)
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Engine management system (diesel engines)
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Emission control system
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Diesel particulate filter*
Link |
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Engine speed governing Link |
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Engine oil level Link |
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Engine oil sensor Link |
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Battery charge Link |
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Fuel tank system Link |
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Washer fluid level Link |
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Windscreen wipers Link |
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Remote control key Link |
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Remote control key Link |
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Battery in remote control key Link |
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Bulb monitor Link |
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Front fog lights Link |
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Rear fog light Link |
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Headlight range control Link |
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Adaptive light*
Link |
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Light sensor/rain sensor Link |
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Audi active lane assist*
Link |
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Gearbox - multitronic® Link - S tronic® Link |
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Gearbox - S tronic® Link |
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Steering lock Link |
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Engine start system Link |
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Electro-mechanical power steering, dynamic
steering*
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Air suspension Link |
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Sport differential*
Link |
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Towing bracket*
Link |
Further indicator lamps
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Turn signals Link |
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Trailer turn signals*
Link |
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Cruise control system*
Link |
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Audi adaptive cruise control*
Link |
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Audi adaptive cruise control*
Link |
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Audi adaptive cruise control*
Link |
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Audi active lane assist*
Link |
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Audi hold assist Link |
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Start/stop system Link |
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Start/stop system Link |
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Main beam headlights Link, Link, Link |
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Rear seat belt Link |
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Rear seat belt Link |