Audi 100 Quattro, Owner'S Manual

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CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT
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2)
Canada models only
BRAKE
1)
2)
– Brake warning light /
power steering
The light comes on when the ignition is
turned on and goes out after the engine
is started and the
parking brake is fully
released. This is your assurance that the
brake warning light functions properly.
If the brake warning light does not light
up when turning the ignition on, or setting
the parking brake, there may be a
malfunction in the electrical system. If
this is the case, contact your Audi dealer.
If the light remains on after the engine is
started and the parking brake is fully
released, or if it should come on while
you are driving, it may be due to one of
the following reasons;
§
Brake fluid level is too low.
§
Insufficient hydraulic fluid in the
reservoir.
§
Pressure for the hydraulic brake
booster is too low.
1)
USA models only
Stop the vehicle and check brake fluid
level and hydraulic fluid level.
If the brake fluid in the reservoir or if the
hydraulic fluid has dropped to the "MIN"
mark, drive carefully to the nearest Audi
dealer. Have the cause of flu id loss
located and corrected immediately.
However, if the level of hydraulic fluid is
already well below the "MIN" mark, or if
the reservoir is empty, do
not continue to
drive as this would cause serious
damage to the hydraulic system. See
also page 112.
If the brake fluid level is too low, one of
the two power assisted hydraulic brake
circuits may fail. Drive with extreme
caution and only if necessary {see page
34 and112fordetails).
If both fluid levels are normal, the
pressure for the hydraulic brake booster
may be too low. Drive with extreme
caution to the nearest Audi dealer or
qualified workshop to have the entire
brake system checked. Keep in mind that
increased pedal travel and stopping
distance will be necessary.
A malfunction in the power steering
system may also have occurred. You can
continue to steer the vehicle; however,
more effort will be required to turn the
steering wheel (see page 111 for more
details).
WARNING
If the brake pedal travel has in
creased, one of the brake circuits may
have failed. Avoid driving the vehicle
and have it towed to the nearest Audi
dealer or qualified workshop for
repair.
If brake pedal travel has not increased
and braking performance remains
unimpaired, proceed to your nearest
Audi dealer or qualified workshop to
have the braking system in-
For details see "Brakes" on page 34.
– Safety belt warning light
Refer to "Safety belts" on page 15 for
details.