Audi allroad 2001, Owner'S Manual

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WAR N I N G
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If the brake warning light does
not go out with the engine running
and the parking brake released, or
lights up while you ere driving, the
fluid level in the brake fluid reser­
voir is too low.
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If you believe that it Is safe to do
so, proceed immediately at low
speed to the nearest authorized
Audi Dealer or qualified workshop
and have the brake system in­
spected.
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Please be very careful and be
sure to remember that after sev­
eral brake applications, you will
need greater pressure on the brake
pedal to stop your vehicle. Conse­
quently, you must allow for in­
creased braking distances. Trying
to brake as quickly as usual could
lead to an accident.
For details see "Brakes.. on page
201.
Generator
This light comes on when the ignition is
turned on and goes out after the engine is
started. If the light does not go out after
starting and rewing up the engine momen­
tarily or lights up while driving, there may be
a malfunction in the electrical system, or the
V-belt driving the generator may be broken.
If the warning light comes on
while driving, stop the vehicle
and turn oft the engine. Inspect the
belts.
If the V-belt is not torn, you can still continue
driving to the nearestAudi Dealer. However,
since the battery is no longer being charged,
switch off all unnecessary electrical equip­
ment.
If the V-belt is tom, the power steering and
the radiator fan will also not work.
Obtain expert assistance.
Always heed all WARNINGS
on page 232, chapter "En­
gine compartment'" .
CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT
Safety belts
Your vehicle has a warning light to remind
you to wear your safety belt and to make
sure that others do too.
After switching on the ignition, the warning
light in the instrument cluster will come on
for about 6 seconds along with a warning
tone. As soon as you
fasten
your safety belt,
the warning tone will stop.
The warning light, however, will be on for
the entire 6 seconds.
Fasten your safety belt now and ma­
ke sure that your passengers also
properly put on their safety belts.
Please be sure to read the chapter
"Safety belts" page 14.
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