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Audi A6 Typ 4G (2011–2018) Owner's Manual / Cockpit / Instruments and indicator lights / Indicator lights

Audi A6 Typ 4G: Indicator lights

Description

The indicator lights in the instrument cluster blink or turn on. They indicate functions or malfunctions.

Messages may appear with some indicator lights.

A warning signal will sound at the same time.

The indicator lights and messages in the instrument cluster display can be covered by other displays.

To show them again, select the tab for indicator lights and messages using the multifunction steering wheel. If there are several malfunctions, you can display them one at a time using the thumbwheel.

Some indicator lights in the display can display in several colors.

Central indicator light

Applies to: vehicles with monochrome display

If a message appears together with a central indicator light or , the central indicator light will indicate the priority of the warning. If a white indicator light also appears, the central indicator light will have its own color. For example, if appears together with , read the description for .

Overview

Some indicator lights turn on briefly as a function check when you switch the ignition on. These systems are marked with a in the following tables.

If one of these indicator lights does not turn on, there is a malfunction in that system.

Red indicator lights

USA models: brake system

Canada models: brake system

USA models: electromechanical parking brake

Canada models: electromechanical parking brake

Cooling system

Engine oil pressure

Engine oil level

Alternator

Engine stop while driving

Front safety belt

Electromechanical steering

Steering lock

Engine start system

USA models: speed warning system

Canada models: speed warning system

Adaptive cruise control

Air suspension

Night vision assistant

Night vision assistant

AdBlue

AdBlue

Central indicator light

Yellow indicator lights

Electronic Stabilization Control (ESC)

Electronic Stabilization Control (ESC)

USA models: anti-lock braking system (ABS)

Canada models: anti-lock braking system (ABS)

USA models: safety systems

Canada models: safety systems

Brake pads

Electromechanical parking brake

Tire pressure monitoring system

Tire pressure monitoring system

Engine control (gasoline engine)

Engine control (diesel engine)

Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)

Diesel particulate filter

Engine speed limitation

Engine oil level

Engine oil sensor

Engine warm-up request

Battery charge

Tank system

Washer fluid level

Windshield wipers

Remote control key

Remote control key

Battery in remote control key

Bulb failure indicator

Rear fog lights

Headlight range control system

Adaptive light

Light/rain sensor

Active lane assist

Transmission

Transmission

Steering lock

Engine start system

Brake booster, Central indicator light

Electromechanical power steering, dynamic steering

Air suspension

Sport differential

AdBlue

AdBlue

Other indicator lights

Turn signals

USA models: cruise control system

Canada models: cruise control system

Adaptive cruise control

Adaptive cruise control

Adaptive cruise control

Active lane assist

Start/Stop system

Start/Stop system

High beam assistant

High beams

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