►Audi A3 ►Controls and displays ►Instruments and warning/indicator lamps ◀Warning and indicator lamps
The warning lamp 
lights up when the parking brake is applied.
lights up when the parking brake is applied. Caution: Audi A3 parked too steepIf the warning lamp flashes and the message appears, the brake may not be strong enough to hold the Audi A3. The brakes have overheated. The Audi A3 can roll away, even on a gentle slope.
Press brake pedal to release parking brakeTo release the parking brake, press the brake pedal and simultaneously press the switch 
(alternatively, use the auto release function ►Link).
(alternatively, use the auto release function ►Link).
Parking brake!There is a malfunction in the parking brake. Drive to a qualified workshop without delay and have the fault rectified.
Parking brake!There is a malfunction in the parking brake. Drive to a qualified workshop soon and have the fault rectified.
Please release parking brakeIf this message appears, release the parking brake.
Parking brake auto release: unavailableIf this message appears, press the brake pedal and then release the parking brake.
Caution: Audi A3 parked too steepIf the warning lamp flashes and the message appears, the brake may not be strong enough to hold the Audi A3. The brakes have overheated. The Audi A3 can roll away, even on a gentle slope.
Parking brake is appliedIf this message appears, press the brake pedal and then release the parking brake as necessary.
Note
For further information on the parking brake refer to ►Link.