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WARNING
- The cooling system is under pressure. Do
not open the coolant expansion tank cap
when the engine is hot. This increases the
risk of burns .
- The coolant add itive and the coolant can be
dangerous to your health . For this reason,
keep the coolant in the original container
and away from children. There is a risk of
poisoning.
- When working in the engine compartment ,
remember that the radiator fan can switch
on even if the ignition is switched off, which
increases the risk of injury.
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Do not add coolant if the expansion tank is
empty. Air could enter the cooling system and
damage the engine. If this is the case, do not
continue driving. See an authorized Audi deal-
er or authorized Audi Service Facility for assis-
tance .
Brake
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Fig. 187 Engine co mpartment : cap on brake fl uid reservoir
Observe the safety precautions
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in the engine compartment on page 199.
Checking the brake fluid level
" Read the brake fluid level on the brake fluid
reservoir i=> page 202 , fig . 184. The brake fluid
level must be between the MIN and MAX mark-
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The brake fluid level is mon itored automatically .
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Checking
and Filling
Changing the brake fluid
Have the brake fluid changed regularly by an au-
thorized Audi deal er or authorized Audi Service
Facility.
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WARNING
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- If the brake fluid level is below the MIN
marking, it can impair the braking effect
and driving safety, which increase the risk of
an accident . Do not continue dr iving. See an
author ized Audi dealer or author ized Audi
Service Facility for assistance.
- If the brake fluid is old, bubbles may form
in the brake system dur ing heavy braking .
This would impair braking performance and
driving safety, which increases the risk of an
accident.
- To ensure the brake system functions cor-
rectly, only use brake fluids that comply
with VW standard 50114 or
FM VSS-1 16 DOT 4.
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- If the brake f luid level is above the MAX
marking, brake f luid may leak out over the
edge of the reservoir and result in damage
to the vehicle.
- Do not get any brake fluid on the vehicle
paint, because it will corrode the paint.
Battery
General warnings about batteries
Because of the complex power supply, all work
on batter ies such as disconnecting, replac ing,
etc. should only be performed by an authorized
Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility
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The term "vehicle battery" refers to the 12 Volt
battery in your vehicle.
Detailed warnings for the vehicle battery:
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Wear eye protection.
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t ect1ve gloves and eye protection.
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