Audi R8 I 1 owners manual page 37

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document_0900452a816e6cc9.book Seite 35 Mittwoch, 21. Februar 2007 1:32 13 Driver information system 35 Fault in the brake system  Fault in the cooling system  The warning lamp flashes when the handbrake is applied, Faults in the cooling system must be rectified immedi- or if the brake fluid level is to o low or if there is a fault in ately. the ABS system. If the  symbol flashes in the display, this means that either If the symbol  flashes in the display when the handbrake the coolant temperature is too high or the coolant level is is not applied, there is a fault in the brake system. One of the too low. The following message will appear in the display following messages will appear in the display together with together with the symbol: the symbol: Switch off engine, check coolant level Stop vehicle and check brake fluid level – Stop the vehicle. Brake fault ! Drive carefully to nearest workshop– Switch off the engine. –Stop the vehicle. – Check the coolant level ⇒ page 160. – You should obtain professional assistance. – Add more coolant if necessary ⇒ page 160. If the ABS fails, the ABS warning lamp  will light up together with – Wait for the symbol to go out before driving on. the brake warning symbol  ⇒. – Obtain professional assistance if necessary. Handbrake applied The warning lamp  also lights up when the handbrake is applied. If the coolant level is correct, the overheating may be caused by a In addition to this, a warning buzzer will sound after driving for malfunction of the radiator fan. 3seconds at a speed above 5 km/h. If the alternator warning lamp lights up as well ⇒ page 18, it is possible that the drive belt has broken. WARNING • If the brake fluid level in the reservoir is too low, this could WARNING result in an accident. Do not drive on. You should obtain profes-• If your vehicle should break down for technical reasons, stop it sional assistance. at a safe distance away from moving traffic, switch off the engine • If the brake warning lamp lights up together with the ABS and turn on the hazard warning lights ⇒ page 56, “Hazard warning lamp, this can mean that the control function of the ABS warning lights ”. is out of action. As a result the rear wheels can lock relatively • Never open the engine lid if you can see or hear steam or easily when braking. This could caus e the tail of the vehicle to skid coolant escaping from the engine compartment; there is a risk of sideways. Drive carefully to the nearest qualified workshop and being scalded. Wait until you can no longer see or hear escaping have the fault rectified. steam or coolant. Controls Safety Driving tipsGeneral maintenance Self-help Technical data

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