Audi A6 Typ 4G: Engine oil pressure

Turn off engine and check oil level

Stop the engine and do not continue driving.

Check the engine oil level.

• If the engine oil level is too low, add engine oil. Only continue driving once the indicator light turns off.
• If the engine oil level is correct and the indicator light still turns on, turn the engine off and do not continue driving. See an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility for assistance.

Tips

The oil pressure warning is not an oil level indicator.

Always check the oil level regularly.

Engine oil level

Please add oil immediately.

Add oil immediately.

Add oil max. x qt (l). You may continue driving

Add the displayed amount of oil immediately.

Steering lock

Do not drive vehicle: Steering defective

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 authorized Audi Service Facility for assistance.

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.

WARNING

Do not tow your vehicle when there is a malfunction in the electronic steering lock - this increases the risk of an accident.

Engine start system

Engine start system fault. Please contact dealer

Do not switch the ignition off because you may not be able to switch it on again.

Drive to an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility immediately to have the malfunction corrected.

Engine start system fault. Please contact dealer

There is a malfunction in the engine starting system.

Drive to an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility immediately to have the malfunction corrected.

Air suspension

Air suspension: System fault Driving slowly at maximum 35 mph is possible.

There is a malfunction that can result in restricted driving stability.

Drive to an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility immediately at a maximum speed of 35 mph (60 km/h) to have the malfunction corrected.

Air suspension: Service mode. Vehicle can only be moved with restrictions

Carefully drive to your authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility immediately to have the service mode deactivated.

Air suspension: System fault

There is a system malfunction that can result in restricted driving stability or reduced ground clearance.

Drive to an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility immediately to have the malfunction corrected.

Air suspension: Vehicle is too low. Ground clearance limited

The ground clearance is very low due to a system malfunction. Wait until the air suspension system has restored normal ground clearance. Otherwise, conditions such as an uneven road surface can lead to vehicle damage.

Clutch

Applies to: vehicles with manual transmission

Clutch: malfunction! Safely park vehicle

There is an ongoing malfunction in the clutch.

Stop the vehicle safely. See an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility for assistance.

Clutch malfunction! Adapt driving style.

Contact Service

There is an ongoing malfunction in the clutch.

The engine torque that can be transferred is reduced.

You may continue driving. Avoid using the clutch in any way that will place a heavy load on it. For example, do not let the clutch rub when starting on hills, when towing a trailer or when maneuvering the vehicle. Drive to an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility immediately to have the malfunction corrected.

Clutch malfunction! You may continue driving

There is a malfunction in the clutch. The engine torque that can be transferred is reduced. You may continue driving. Avoid using the clutch in the future in any way that will place a heavy load on it. For example, do not let the clutch rub when starting on hills, when towing a trailer or when maneuvering the vehicle. The indicator light turns off once the clutch is fully operable again.

Brake booster

Brake servo: limited functionality. You can continue driving. Contact workshop

There is a malfunction in the brake booster. The brake booster is available, but its effectiveness is reduced. Braking behavior may be different from how it normally functions and the brake pedal may vibrate.

Drive to an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility immediately to have the malfunction corrected.

Electronic Stabilization Control (ESC)

If the indicator light blinks while driving, the ESC or ASR (Anti-Slip Regulation) is actively regulating.

If the indicator light turns on, the system has switched 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 system is functioning fully.

If the indicator light turns on, ESC was switched off using the button.

Stabilization control (ESC/ABS) malfunction! See owner's manual

If the indicator light and the ABS indicator light (USA models) / (Canada models) turn on and this message appears, there is a malfunction in the ABS system or electronic differential lock. This also causes the ESC to malfunction.

The brakes still function with their normal power, but ABS is not active.

Drive to an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility immediately to have the malfunction corrected.

WARNING

If the (USA models) / (Canada models) brake system indicator light turns on together with the ABS and ESC indicator lights, the ABS and ESC regulating function may have malfunctioned. 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. Drive carefully to the nearest authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility and have the malfunction corrected.

Tips

For additional information on ESC and ABS.

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