Audi A6 Typ 4G: BRAKE / Brake system

If this indicator light turns on, there is a malfunction in the brake system.

BRAKE (USA models) (Canada models) Stop vehicle and check brake fluid level.

Stop the vehicle and check the brake fluid level.

See an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility for assistance if necessary.

BRAKE (USA models) (Canada models) Brakes: malfunction! Please stop vehicle safely

If the ABS indicator light (USA models) / (Canada models), the ESC indicator light , and the brake system indicator light (USA models) / (Canada models) all turn on and this message appears, then the ABS, ESC and braking distribution are malfunctioning .

Do not continue driving. See an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility for assistance .

BRAKE (USA models) (Canada models) Parking brake: System fault! See owner's manual

• If the indicator light and the message appear when the vehicle is stationary or after switching the ignition on, check if you can release the parking brake. If you cannot release the parking brake, see your authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility. If you can release the parking brake and the message still appears, see an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility immediately to have the malfunction corrected.
• If the indicator light and message appear while driving, the hill start assist or emergency braking function may be malfunctioning. It may not be possible to set the parking brake or release it once it has been set. Do not park your vehicle on hills. See an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility for assistance.

Applies to: USA models

If the and turn on at the same time, the brake pads are worn out.

WARNING

• Read and follow the warnings, Working in the engine comportment before opening the hood and checking the brake fluid level.
• If the brake system indicator light does not turn off or it turns on while driving, the brake fluid level in the reservoir is too low, and this increases the risk of an accident.

  Stop the vehicle and do not continue driving.

  See an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility for assistance.

• If the brake system indicator light turns on together with the ABS and ESC indicator lights, the ABS/ESC regulating function may be malfunctioning. Functions that stabilize the vehicle are no longer available. This could cause the vehicle to swerve, which increases the risk that the vehicle will slide.

  Do not continue driving. See an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility for assistance.

PARK Electromechanical parking brake

If the - (USA models) / (Canada models) indicator light turns on, the parking brake was set.

(USA models) / (Canada models) Caution: Vehicle parked too steep

If the indicator light blinks and the message appears, there is not enough braking power to secure the vehicle. The brakes have overheated. The vehicle could roll away even on a small incline.

(USA models) / (Canada models) Press brake pedal to release parking brake

To release the parking brake, press the brake pedal and press the button at the same time or start driving with hill start assist.

Parking brake!

There is a malfunction in the parking brake. Drive to an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility immediately to have the malfunction corrected.

Tips

For additional information on the parking brake.

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