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For the sake of the env ironment
- Changing the engine settings wi ll adversely
affect emission levels. This is detrimental to
the environment and increases fuel con-
sumption.
- Always observe environmental regu lations
when disposing of old engine oil, used brake
fl uid, dirty engine coolant, spent batteries
or worn out tires.
- Undeployed airbag modules and pretension-
ers mig ht be classified as Perchlorate Mate-
rial -special handl ing may apply, see
www.dtsc .ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlo-
rate. When the vehicle or parts of the re-
straint system including airbag modu les
safety belts wi t h pretensioners are scrap-
ped, all applicab le laws and regulations
must be observed. Your authorized Audi
dealer is familiar with these requirements
and we recommend that you have your deal-
er perform this service for you.
Accessories
and
technical
changes
Additional accessories and parts
replacement
Always consult an authorized Audi dealer before
purchasing accessories.
Your vehicle incorporates the latest safety design
features ensuring a high standard of active and
passive safety.
This safety could be comp romised by non-ap-
proved changes to the vehicle . For this reason, if
parts have to be replaced, please observe the fo l-
lowing points when insta lling addit ional accesso-
ries:
Approved Audi accessories and genuine Audi
parts are available from author ized Audi dealers.
These dealers also have the necessary faci lities,
too ls and trained specialists to install the parts
and accessories properly.
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WARNING
-
Using the wrong spare parts or using non-ap-
proved accessories can cause damage to the
vehicle and serious personal injury.
- Use only accessories expressly approved by
Audi and genuine Audi spare parts
- These parts and accessories have been spe-
cially designed to be used on your vehicle.
- Do not use license plate brackets in the
front area that are different from the one
installed at the factory, or add additional li-
cense plate brackets.
- Never install accessories such as telephone
cradles or beverage holders on airbag covers
or w it hin the airbag deployment zones. Do-
ing so will increase t he risk of injury if air-
bags are triggered in an accident!
- Before you check anything in the engine
compa rtment, always read and heed all
WARNI NGS ¢page 199.
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Note
- If items other than genu ine Audi spare
parts, add-on equipment and accessory
it ems are used or if repair wor k is not per-
formed according to specified met hods, this
can resul t in severe damage to your vehi-
cle's engine and body (such as corrosion)
and adversely affect your vehicle's warranty.
- If
emergency repairs must be perf ormed
elsewhere, have the vehicle examined by an
authorized Audi dealer as soon as possible.
- The manufacturer cannot be held liable for
damage which occurs due to failure to com-
ply with these stipulations.
Technical Modifications
Our guidelines must be complied with when tech-
nical modifications are made .
Always consult an authorized Audi dealer before
start ing work on any modifications .
This will help ensure t hat vehicle fu nction, per-
fo rmance and safety are not impa ired¢ &, .
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