Warning lights of the Audi Q2: what each light means
In the Audi Q2, the documented faults light up 3 warning lights on the dashboard. The most frequent: coolant light (1 fault), overheating (1 fault) and parking brake warning (1 fault). Coolant light and overheating call for stopping as soon as possible.
Which warning lights the faults of the Audi Q2 trigger
Red ones first, and those that call for stopping. Below each warning light, the documented faults that trigger it, with their pages.
Coolant warning light on (low level or temperature)
Urgency: As soon as possibleRedSymbol: thermometer over wavy lines (fluid)
It is the symbol of a thermometer over wavy lines, which warns of a problem in the cooling circuit: low fluid level or excessive temperature. The colour changes by brand (red, yellow or blue) and the seriousness of the warning depends on it.
What to do: Slow down, stop on level, safe ground and switch the engine off. With the engine cold, check the level in the expansion tank and look for leaks; if the level drops again or the light persists, do not keep driving and call for assistance.
1 documented fault that triggers it in the Audi Q2
- Medium severity: Coolant leaks from the water pump and thermostat module · 1.0 TSI / 1.5 TSI engine
Overheating or temperature warning light
Urgency: As soon as possibleRedSymbol: thermometer over wavy lines (coolant)
The temperature needle climbs towards the red zone or the coolant warning light comes on. It usually points to a lack of coolant, a leak, or a failing thermostat or water pump. Driving on can warp the cylinder head or damage the gasket.
What to do: Stop as soon as you can and switch the engine off. Do not open the coolant reservoir cap while it is hot. If coolant is missing, do not set off again until you have found the leak.
1 documented fault that triggers it in the Audi Q2
- Medium severity: Coolant leaks from the water pump and thermostat module · 1.0 TSI / 1.5 TSI engine
Electric parking brake warning
Urgency: Garage soonRedSymbol: letter P inside a circle in brackets, sometimes with an exclamation mark
Cars with an electric parking brake show a warning light or message when the caliper motor, its wiring or the control unit fails. The brake may not release or may not apply.
What to do: Do not rely on the handbrake if the warning appears: park on level ground and leave the car in gear. Have the system diagnosed.
1 documented fault that triggers it in the Audi Q2
- Critical severity: The electric parking brake could apply inappropriately · outside the engine
Frequently asked questions
Which warning lights come on most in the Audi Q2?
Coolant light: 1 documented fault, such as coolant leaks from the water pump and thermostat module. Overheating: 1 documented fault, such as coolant leaks from the water pump and thermostat module. Parking brake warning: 1 documented fault, such as the electric parking brake could apply inappropriately.
Which warning light of the Audi Q2 is the most serious?
Coolant light and overheating: its urgency is “as soon as possible”. Stop the car as soon as it is safe; on each warning light's page, at the top, you will find what to do.
A warning light has come on in the Audi Q2: what should I do?
Find which warning light it is on this page and check its urgency. With coolant light and overheating, stop as soon as possible somewhere safe. For the others, book an appointment at a garage and have them read the fault code with an OBD reader: it shows which system has failed.