Audi A6 Typ 4G: Safety systems

The (USA models) / (Canada models) indicator light monitors the safety systems.

If the (USA models) / (Canada models) indicator light turns on or blinks, there is a malfunction in a safety system such as the airbag or belt tensioner system.

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

WARNING

Have the malfunction in the safety systems inspected immediately. Otherwise, there is a risk that the systems may not activate during a collision, which increases the risk of serious injury or death.

Brake pads

Brake pads!

The brake pads are worn.

Drive to an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility immediately to have the brake pads checked.

Applies to: USA models

The indicator light turns on together with the indicator light.

Engine control (gasoline engine)

If the indicator light turns on if there is a malfunction in the engine control.

Drive slowly to an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility to have the engine checked.

Engine control (diesel engine)

The engine is preheating if the indicator light turns on when the ignition is switched on.

If the indicator light does not turn on or blinks while driving, there is an engine control malfunction.

Immediately drive slowly to an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility to have the malfunction corrected.

Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL)

The malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) is part of the On Board Diagnostic system (OBD II). The symbol turns on when the ignition is switched on and turns off again once the engine is started and running at a steady idle speed. This indicates that the MIL is functioning correctly.

The indicator light turns on if there is a malfunction in the engine electronics. See an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility to have the malfunction corrected. For additional information.

The indicator light can also turn on if the fuel filler cap is not closed correctly.

Diesel particulate filter

Applies to: vehicles with diesel engine and diesel particulate filter

Particulate filter: System fault See owner's manual

The diesel particulate filter requires regeneration.

To support the filter's self-cleaning function:

Drive for approximately 15 minutes at 37 mph (60 km/h) or above in the S selector lever position.

Keep the engine speed around 2,000 RPM.

The temperature increase that will result from this can burn off the soot in the filter. The indicator light will turn off when the cleaning has completed successfully.

If the indicator light does not turn off, drive immediately to an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility to have the malfunction corrected.

WARNING

Always adapt your speed to the current weather, road and traffic conditions. You should never disobey traffic laws in order to follow driving recommendations.

Tips

For additional information on the diesel particulate filter.

Engine speed limitation

Applies to: vehicles with engine speed limitation

Maximum engine speed: XXXX rpm

The engine speed is automatically limited to the speed displayed in the instrument cluster. This protects the engine from overheating.

The engine speed limitation deactivates once the engine is no longer in the critical temperature range and you have released the accelerator pedal once.

If the engine speed limitation was activated by an engine control malfunction, the indicator light also turns on. Make sure that the speed does not go above the speed displayed. Drive to an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility immediately to have the malfunction corrected.

Tips

Applies to: S models

The engine speed is limited when the engine is cold - the full engine output is not available.

When the engine is at operating temperature, the red area in the tachometer moves to a higher RPM range.

Engine oil sensor

Oil level sensor: system fault!

The sensor to check the engine oil level has failed. Drive to an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility immediately to have the malfunction corrected.

Engine warm-up request

Please warm up engine

Fuel has entered the engine oil, either from low outside temperatures or frequent short drives.

Drive until the engine is warm so that the fuel in the engine oil will evaporate. Avoid high engine speeds, full accelerating and heavy engine loads when doing this.

Tank system

Please refuel

If the indicator light turns on for the first time and the message appears, there are about 2.6 gallons (10 liters) of fuel left in the tank.

Fuel tank system malfunction! Please contact dealer

There is a malfunction in the fuel tank system.

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

Tips

For additional information on refueling.

Washer fluid level

Please add washer fluid

Fill the washer fluid for the windshield washer system and the headlight washer system when the ignition is switched off.

Windshield wipers

Windshield wiper: system fault!

There is a malfunction with the windshield wipers.

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

Defective light bulb warning

If the indicator light turns on, a light has failed. The message indicates the location of the light. If the indicator light also turns on, then a rear fog light has failed. The position of the indicator light corresponds with the location on the vehicle.

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

Vehicle lights: Malfunction

There is a malfunction in the headlights or the light switch.

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

Dynamic headlight range control

Applies to: vehicles with dynamic headlight range control

Headlight range control: system fault!

There is a malfunction in the headlight range control system, which may cause glare for other drivers.

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

Light/rain sensor

Automatic headlights/ automatic wipers: System fault

The light/rain sensor is malfunctioning.

The low beams remain switched on at all times for safety reasons when the light switch is in the AUTO position. However, you can continue to turn the lights on and off using the light switch.

You can still control all functions that are independent of the rain sensor through the windshield wiper lever.

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

Sport differential

Applies to: vehicles with sport differential

Sport differential: System fault

There is a malfunction with the sport differential.

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

Sport differential: Overheating

The transmission temperature has increased significantly due to the sporty driving manner. Drive in a less sporty manner until the temperature returns to the normal range and the indicator light switches of.

WARNING

Contact your authorized Audi dealer or a qualified workshop if the sport differential is faulty or malfunctioning. The repair must be performed by trained personnel using the correct oil in order to ensure safety.

Turn signals

If the or indicator light blinks, the turn signals are activated. If both indicator lights are blinking, the emergency flashers are activated.

If an indicator light blinks twice as fast as usual, a turn signal bulb has failed. Carefully drive to an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility immediately to have the malfunction corrected.

Tips

Additional information about the turn signals can be found under.

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