The electromechanical steering supports the driver's steering movements.
Power steering adapts electronically based on the vehicle speed.
Indicator lights and messages
Do not drive vehicle:
steering defective
If this indicator light turns on and stays on and this message appears, the power steering may have failed.
Stop the vehicle in a safe location as soon as possible.
Do not continue driving. See an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility for assistance.
Steering: System fault You
can continue
driving
If the indicator light turns on and the message appears, the steering wheel may be more difficult to move or more sensitive than usual. The steering wheel may also be at an angle when driving straight.
Drive slowly to an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility to have the malfunction corrected.
Dynamic steering:
Initializing
If the indicator light is blinking and this message appears, dynamic steering is being initialized.
The steering wheel will be easy to move after starting the engine. Re-initialization might be necessary if the steering wheel was moved hard to the left and right while the vehicle was not moving. The display turns off if the initialization was successful.
Tips
or
indicator light only stays on
for a short time, you may continue driving.
All wheel drive (quattro)
Energy management
Notice about data recorded by the Event Data Recorder and vehicle control
modules
Wheel Bearing Housing, Removing and Installing
Tail Lamp, Correcting Installed Position