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Checking
and Filling
on even if the ignition is switched off, which
increases the risk of personal injury.
- Never open the cap on the coolant expan-
sion tank when the engine is warm. The
cooling system is under pressure.
- To protect your face, hands, and arms from
hot steam or coolant, cover the cap with a
large cloth when opening.
- Do not remove the engine cover under any
circumstances . This increases the risk of
burns.
- If tests need to be performed with the en-
gine running, there is additional danger due
to moving components (such as the ribbed
belt, alternator and radiator fan) and from
the high-voltage ignition system .
- Do not under any circumstances activate the
throttle inadvertently (for example, by hand
from the engine compartment) if the vehi-
cle is stationary but the engine is running
and a gear is engaged. Otherwise, the vehi-
cle will start to move immediately and this
could result in an accident.
- Pay attention to the following warnings list-
ed when work on the fuel system or on the
electrical equipment is required.
- Do not smoke .
- Never work near open flames.
- Always have a working fire extinguisher
nearby
- To reduce the risk of electric shock and in-
jury, never touch the following components
when the engine is running or is being start-
ed:
- Ignition cable
- Other components in the electronic high-
voltage ignition system
- If you must check or perform work on the
engine while it is running:
- Set the parking brake and place the selec-
tor lever in the P (park) position first .
- Always proceed with extreme caution so
that clothing, jewelry or long hair do not
become caught in the radiator fan, fan
belt or other moving components or do
not come into contact with hot compo-
nents . Tie back long hair before beginning
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work and do not wear clothing that can
hang down into the engine .
- Limit your exposure to exhaust and chemi-
cals to as short a time as possible
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,& .
- All work on the battery or electrical system
in your vehicle can result in injuries, chemi-
cal burns, accidents or burns. Because of
this, all work must be performed
only
by an
authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility .
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WARNING
California Proposition 6S Warning:
- Engine exhaust , some of its constituents,
and certain vehicle components contain or
emit chemicals known to the State of Cali-
fornia to cause cancer and birth defects and
reproductive harm . In addition, certain flu-
ids contained in vehicles and certain prod-
ucts of component wear contain or emit
chemicals known to the State of California
to cause cancer and birth defects or other
reproductive harm .
- Battery posts, terminals and related acces·
sories contain lead and lead compounds,
chemicals known to the State of California
to cause cancer and reproductive harms.
Wash hands after handling.
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Note
When filling fluids, be sure not to mix the flu-
ids up. Otherwise severe malfunctions and en-
gine damage will occur .
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For the sake of the environment
You should regularly check the ground under
your vehicle in order to detect leaks quickly. If
there are visible spots from oil or other fluids,
bring your vehicle to an authorized Audi deal-
er or authorized Audi Service Facility to be
checked.
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