Bonnet - Audi A3 Sportback g-tron Owner's Manual

212 Checking and topping up fluids
Releasing the tank flap manually
The tonk flop con be released manually if the
central locking system should foil to operate.
Fig. 217 Luggage compartment (rea r rig ht): Manual
release (example)
The manual release mechanism is located in
the side trim on the right of the luggage com-
pa rtment.
" Remove the cover in the side trim.
" Release the ring from its holde r and carefu l-
ly pull the ring -arrow-
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The tank flap is
then released .
" Press the left side of the tank flap to open it
Q page 210, Fig. 215.
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CAUTION
Pull the ring only until you feel resistance;
otherwise you may damage the manual re-
lease mechanism (you cannot hear it re-
leasing the tank flap) .
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Working on components in the engine
compartment
Extra caution is necessary when working on
components in the engine compartment.
Always be aware of the danger of injury and
scalding as well as the risk of accident or fire
when working in the engine compartment
(e.g . when checking and refilling fluid s}. Al-
ways observe the warnings listed below and
follow all normal safety precautions. The en-
gine compartment of any motor vehicle is a
potentially hazardous area
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WARNING
- Switch off the engine.
- Remove the ignition key.
- Apply the parking brake.
- On vehicles with manual gearbox place
the gear lever in neutral, on veh icles with
automatic gearbox move the selector
lever to position P.
- Wait for the engine to cool down.
- Keep children away from engine com-
partment.
- Never spill fluids on a hot engine. These
fluids can cause a fire (e.g. rad iator anti-
freeze).
- Ta ke care not to cause short circu its In
the electrical system, especially when
working on the battery.
- When working in the engine compart-
ment be aware that the radiator fa n may
start running suddenly, even if the igni-
tion is switched off - risk of injury.
- Do not unscrew the cap on the expansion
tank when the engine is hot. The cooling
system is under pressu re.
- Protect face, hands and arms by covering
the cap with a large, thick rag to protect
against escaping coolant and steam.
- Never remove the engine cover panel -
ris k of burns!
- If any tests have to be performed with
the engine running, there is an extra
safety ris k from the rotating parts, such
as the drive belts, alternator and radiator
fan, etc., a nd fro m t he high-voltage ign i-
tion system.
- Observe the following additional warn-
ings if work on the fuel system or the
electrical system is necessary:
- Always disconnect the battery
- Do not smoke
- Never work near open flames
- Always keep an approved fire extin-
guisher immediately available.