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checked by a service facility. The electrolyte level should also be
checked each time the battery is charged => page 321.
Have the battery checked when you take your vehicle in for service.
You are well advised to replace a battery that is older than 5 years.
With certain types of airbag deployment, the battery is discon-
nected from the vehicle electrical system for safety reasons=>
&
in
"Repair, care and disposal of the airbags" on page 232.
Di s conn ect ing the b a t te ry terminal
s
Some veh ic le f unctions (power window regulators, for example) are
lost if the battery terminals are disconnected. These functions have
to be relearned after the battery terminals are connected again. To
prevent this, the battery should only be disconnected from the
veh icle electrical syst em when absolu t ely necessary for repairs .
Veh icl e s n ot driv e n for lo n g p e r iods
If you do not drive your vehicle over a period of several days or
weeks, electrical components are gradually cut back or switched off.
This reduces energy consumpt ion and maintains starting capability
over a longer period
=>
page 274.
Be aware that when you unlock your vehicle, some of the conve -
nience functions may not operate, such as the Advanced Key*, the
remote control or the power seat adjustment. The convenience
functions will be available again when you turn on t he ignition and
start the engine.
W int e r operati o n
During the winter months, battery capacity tends to decrease as
temperatures drop. This is because more power is also consumed
while starting, and the headlights, rear window defogger, etc. , are
used more often .
Avoid unnecessary power consumption, particularly in city traffic or
when trave ling only short distances . Let your authorized Audi dea ler
check the capacity of the vehicle battery before winter sets in
=>
page 321. A well charged battery will not only prevent starting
problems when the weather is cold, but wi ll also last longer.
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Tips
If your vehic le is left standing for severa l weeks at extreme ly low
temperatures, the vehicle battery should be removed and stored
where it will not freeze. This wil l prevent it from being damaged and
having to be replaced . •
Working
on the battery
Be espec ially careful when w orking on or near the battery.
Fig. 269 Luggage
compartment : Right -
side sto rage comp art-
ment
Fig. 270 Luggage
comp art ment : Batte ry
The bat t er y is lo cate d in t he luggage compartm ent on the
right side behind a cove r. Before you check anything in t he
luggag e co m partment, read and heed all WARNINGS => & . .,.
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