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WARNING
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- Do not park your vehicle over flammable
materials such as grass or leaves because
the high temperature
of the diesel par-
t iculate filter cou ld start a fire .
- Do not apply an underbody protectant in
the exhaust system area or a fire could
start .
Shutting
down
vehicle
If you would like your veh icle to remain inop -
erat ive for a longer period of time, contact an
Audi or other specia lized dealer. They can ad-
vise you on necessary precautions e.g . corro-
sion prevention, ma intenance and storage.
Pay attention to additiona l information con-
cerning the battery. Refer to ~ page 240.
Avoid
damaging
the
vehicle
When you a re driving on poor roads, or over
curbs, steep ramps, etc., make certain that
low-lying parts such as spoilers and exhaust
system parts do not bottom out and get dam-
aged.
This is especially true for vehicles with low-
slung chassis (sports chassis)* and fully load -
ed vehicles.
Driving
through
water
on roads
Note the following to avoid vehicle damage
when driving through water, for example on
flooded roads :
- The water must not be any higher than the
bottom of the veh icle body.
- Do not drive faster than wa lking speed.
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WARNING
After driving through wate r, mud, slush,
etc., the brakes may be slow to take effect
because of wet brake rotors and pads. Dry
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Dri v in g and environment
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the brakes first by braking carefully to re-
store the full braking effect.
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Note
- Vehicle components such as the engine,
transmission, suspension or electrical
system can be severely damaged by driv-
ing through water.
- Always switch off the Start-Stop-System*
when driving through water ~ page 87.
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Tips
- Check the depth of the water before driv-
ing through it .
- Do not stop the vehicle, drive in reverse
or switch the engine off when driving
through water.
- Keep in mind that oncoming vehicles
may create waves that raise the water
level and make it too deep for your vehi-
cle to drive through safely .
- Avoid driving through salt water because
it can cause corrosion.
Operate
your vehicle
economically
and
minimize
pollution
General
Your personal style of driving will determine
the economy of your vehicle, as well as ex-
haus t and noise levels.
Fuel economy, environmental impact, and
wear on your engine, brakes and tires largely
depend on three factors:
- your personal driving style
- operating conditions
- technical limitations
If you ant icipate what you need to do next and
drive economically, you can easily cut your
fuel consumpt ion by 10-15 percent . This sec-
tion will give you some tips on how you can
help the env ironment and your pocketbook.
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