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For the sake of the environment
Because of the prob lem of proper disposal of
brake fluid as we ll as the special toots re-
quired and the necessary expertise, we rec-
ommend that you have the brake fluid
changed by your authorized Audi dealer .
Battery
General information
Under normal operating conditions, the battery
in your Audi does not need any maintenance.
With
high
outside temperatures
or long daily
drives we recommend that you have the electro-
lyte level checked by an authorized Audi dealer or
qualified workshop. The electrolyte level should
also be checked each time the battery is charged
¢ page 205.
Have the battery checked when you take your ve-
hicle in for serv ice. You are well advised to re-
place a battery t hat is older than 5 years.
Disconnecting the battery terminals
Some vehicle functions (power window regula-
tors, for example) are lost if the battery termi-
nals are disconnected. These functions have to be
relearned after the battery terminals are con-
nected aga in. To prevent th is, the battery shou ld
only be disco nn ected from the vehicle e lectr ica l
system when abso lutely necessary for repairs.
Vehicles not driven for long periods
If you do not drive your vehicle over a period of
several days or weeks, electrical components are
gradually cut back or sw itched off. This reduces
energy consumption and maintains starting ca-
pability over a longer pe riod¢
page 174.
Some of the conven ience functions may not oper-
ate, such as the interior lights or the power seat
adjustment. The convenience functions will be
available again when you turn on the ignition and
start the engine.
Winter operation
During the winter months, battery capacity tends
to decrease as temperatures
drop . This is be-
Checking
and Filling
cause more power is also consumed while start-
ing, and the headlights, rear window defogger,
etc., are used more often.
Avoid unnecessary power consumption, particu-
larly in city traff ic or when traveling only short
distances . Let your authorized Audi dealer check
the capacity of the vehicle battery before winter
sets in ¢
page 205.
A we ll charged battery will
not only prevent starting problems when the
weather is cold, but will also last longer .
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Tips
If your vehicle is left standing for several
weeks at extremely low temperatures,
the ve-
hicle battery should be removed and stored
where it will not freeze. This will prevent it
from be ing damaged and having to be re-
placed.
Working on the battery
Be especially careful when working on or near
the battery.
The battery is located in the luggage compart-
ment under the floo r. Before you check anything
in the luggage compartment,
read and heed all
WARNINGS ¢
LD. ·
Always heed the safety warnings, when working
on the vehicle battery or the veh icle electrical
system to prevent injury.
The following WARNINGS are very important
when working on the battery:
Always heed the follow ing WARNING SYM·
BOLS and safety precautions when working on
the battery.
®
Always wear eye protection.
A
Battery acid contains sulfuric acid. Al·
ways wear gloves and eye protection.
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No
- sparks
· flames
· smoking.
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