Audi S5 Dashboard Light Guide

Technology keeps moving forward by leaps and bounds. That's a great thing but unfortunately it also means more things that can be a problem. With each new feature, there's a dashboard indicator light to let you know that it's working properly, or may not be working at all. 

Unfortunately, these symbols aren't always intuitive, and drivers in West Palm Beach, Boynton Beach, and Delray Beach can always use an easy reference guide so they don't have to dig through the owner's manual every time they see a new light. Keep this Audi S5 dashboard light guide from Audi West Palm Beach handy in case you see a mysterious light and you need an easy quick reference to diagnose the problem for repairs.

Central Indicator

An exclamation point inside a triangle is a general indicator of problems or danger. You'll get a pre-sense message and a warning tone, and an additional message will light up in the instrument cluster letting you know what the issue is.

Brake System

If you see the word BRAKE in all caps, it could mean a number of things. Your brake fluid level might be low, your braking system could be malfunctioning, there could be an issue with the parking brake, or there could be an issue with your brake booster system. This could be an indicator that the car is dangerous to drive. Get it to an Audi dealer to have the problem diagnosed and fixed.

Coolant Level

A light that looks like a thermometer in water indicates your engine temperature is high. You need to pull over and let the car cool down. Check your coolant levels, and get your vehicle in for service.

Engine Oil Lights

If you see a picture of an oil can it means your oil pressure is low. Your car needs oil and you may have a leak somewhere. If the oil is above a wavy line with the word MIN that means your levels are dangerously low.

Charge Light

If you see a battery, it means there's a malfunction somewhere in your electrical system. Don't keep driving; get your car to an Audi dealer for assistance.

Steering and Engine Start

If you see a steering wheel with an exclamation point there's an issue with your power steering. The vehicle is dangerous to drive. If you see a steering wheel with a key next to it, there's an issue with your steering lock and the ignition won't turn on. Likewise, the car can't be steered, so towing it could be an issue. If you just see a key, you may not be able to turn the car back on once it's turned off. Contact your Audi dealership for help. 

Schedule Service at Audi West Palm Beach

If you see these lights or any other indicator lights in your Audi S5 Rand are uncertain of their meaning, Audi West Palm Beach is your local service center for drivers in the West Palm Beach, Boynton Beach, and Delray Beach area. Give us a call for help today or schedule a service appointment online.