Audi TTS Coupe 2015 Owner's Manual page 245

destroys the battery. To avoid this, the battery
should be recharged at least once a month
page 244. Do not disconnect the battery; oth­
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erwise the anti-theft alarm system* will be out of
operation.
Winter conditions
The battery is drained more in cold weather,
which means that the starting power is reduced.
For this reason, have the battery checked and
charged if necessary before the start of winter.
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WARNING
- All work on batteries requires specialist
knowledge. For queries regarding the vehi­
cle battery please seek the assistance of a
qualified workshop - risk of chemical
burns/ risk of explosion!
- The battery must not be opened. Do not at­
tempt to make any changes to the electro­
lyte level of the battery. Otherwise, there is
a risk that a mixture of oxygen and hydro­
gen gas can accumulate and cause an explo­
sion.
Important safety warnings for handling a
car battery
All work on batteries requires specialist knowl­
edge.
The vehicle battery is located under the floor
panel in the Luggage compartment.
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Wear safety glasses!
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Battery acid is extremely corrosive. Wear
protective gloves and safety glasses.
Keep open flames, sparks, uncovered
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lights and lit cigarettes away from the
battery!
A highly explosive mixture of gases is giv-
en off when the battery is under charge!
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Keep children away from the battery and
battery acid.
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Checking and topping up fluids
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WARNING
Always be aware of the danger of injury and
chemical burns as well as the risk of accident
or fire when working on the battery and the
electrical system.
- Wear safety glasses. Do not allow acid or
lead particles to come into contact with
eyes, skin or clothing.
- Battery acid is extremely corrosive. Wear
protective gloves and safety glasses. Do not
tilt the battery - acid can leak out of the va­
pour vent. If electrolyte should splash into
the eyes rinse at once for several minutes
using clear water. Then seek medical care
immediately. Neutralize any acid splashes
on the skin or clothing with soap solution,
and rinse off with plenty of water. If acid is
swallowed by mistake, consult a doctor im­
mediately.
- Keep open flames, sparks, uncovered lights
and lit cigarettes away from battery. Avoid
sparks (including those from static charges)
when handling cables and electrical equip­
ment. Never cross the battery poles. The re­
sulting high-energy sparks can cause injury.
- A highly explosive mixture of gases is given
off when the battery is under charge. Only
charge battery in a well ventilated area.
- Keep children away from the battery and
battery acid.
- Switch off all electrical equipment and the
ignition before starting any work on the ve­
hicle's electrical system. The minus cable of
the battery must be disconnected. When
changing a light bulb, it is sufficient to only
turn off the light.
- Before disconnecting the battery, turn off
the anti-theft alarm system*! Otherwise the
alarm will be triggered.
- When disconnecting the battery from the
vehicle's electrical system, first disconnect
the minus cable and then the plus cable.
- Before reconnecting the battery, turn off all
electrical equipment. First connect the plus
cable, then the minus cable. The battery ca-
bles must NOT be connected to the wrong
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