Audi Q5: Monitoring the Advanced Airbag System
Airbag monitoring indicator light
Two separate indicators monitor the function of the Advanced Airbag System: the airbag monitoring indicator light and the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF light.
The Advanced Airbag System (including the electronic
control unit, sensor circuits and system
wiring) is monitored continuously to make sure
that it is functioning properly whenever the ignition is on. Each time you turn
on the ignition, the airbag monitoring indicator light .png)
will come on for a few seconds (self diagnostics).
The system must be inspected when the indicator light :
- does not come on when the ignition is switched on,
- does not go out a few seconds after you have switched on the ignition, or
- comes on while driving.
If an airbag system malfunction is detected, the indicator light will first start flashing to catch the driver's attention and then stay on continuously to serve as a constant reminder to have the system inspected immediately.
If a malfunction occurs that turns the front airbag on the passenger side off, the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF light will come on and stay on whenever the ignition is on.
WARNING
An airbag system that is not functioning properly cannot provide supplemental protection in a frontal crash.
- If the airbag indicator light comes when the vehicle is being used, have the system inspected immediately by your authorized Audi dealer. It is possible that the airbag will inflate when it is not supposed to, or will not inflate when it should.
