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 ![]() Link |
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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 ![]() Link |
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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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Adaptive cruise control* ![]() Link |
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Air suspension
Link |
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Night vision assist
Link |
AdBlue ![]() |
AdBlue*
Link |
AdBlue [a331] |
AdBlue*
Link |
[a345] |
Hybrid drive*
Link, Link |
Yellow indicator lamps
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Electronic stabilisation control (ESC) ![]() Link |
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Electronic stabilisation control (ESC) ![]() Link |
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Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ![]() Link |
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Safety systems ![]() Link |
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Brake pads
Link |
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Electro-mechanical parking brake
Link |
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Tyre pressure monitoring display ![]() Link |
TPMS |
Tyre pressure monitoring system
Link |
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Engine management system (petrol engines) ![]() Link |
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Engine management system (diesel engines) ![]() Link |
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Emission control system ![]() Link |
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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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Active lane assist*
Link |
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Gearbox
Link |
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Gearbox
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*
Link |
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Air suspension
Link |
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Sport differential*
Link |
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Towing bracket*
Link |
AdBlue ![]() |
AdBlue*
Link |
AdBlue [a331] |
AdBlue*
Link |
[a345] |
Hybrid drive*
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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Adaptive cruise control*
Link |
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Adaptive cruise control*
Link |
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Adaptive cruise control*
Link |
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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 |
[a341] |
Hybrid drive*
Link |
[a341] |
Hybrid drive*
Link |
[a342] |
Hybrid drive*
Link |
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Main beam headlights
Link, Link, Link |
[a343] |
Rear seat belt ![]() Link |
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Rear seat belt ![]() Link |
[n694] |
Rest recommendation*
Link |