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Fu e l su ppl y a nd fi llin g yo ur f u e l t a n k
Cold diesel engines normally produce louder
noises during winter conditions than during
warmer periods . In addition, the exhaust gas-
es may be light blue in color until the engine
has warmed up.
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WARNING
Never use starting assist fluids. They may
be potentially explos ive or cause a "run-
away" engine condition . This could resu lt
in ser ious persona l injury and eng ine dam-
age.
- Your vehicle's diesel engine was de-
signed soley for use with ULSD No. 2.
Therefore, never use gaso line, heat ing
oil or other fuels. These fuels contain
substances that will severely damage the
fuel system and the engine. Such dam-
age will not be covered by your New Ve-
hicle limited Warranty.
- If you put any amount of incorrect fue l in
the fue l tank, do not start the engine un-
der any circumstances. Immediately con-
tact the nearest authorized Audi dealer
or authorized Audi Service Facility for as-
sistance. These fuels contain substances
that can severely damage the fuel sys-
tem and the engine if the engine is start-
ed .
- Do not mix additives such as "flow im-
provers", gasoline or other substances
with ULSD No. 2.
Fuel tank
Fuel filler neck
The fuel filler neck is located on the right rear
side panel behind the fuel filler flap .
If the power locking system should fail, you
can still open the flap manually- for detailed
instructions see
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page
224 .
You can find the fue l tank ca pa city of your ve-
hicle in
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288.
The label on the inside of the fuel filler flap
te lls you the correct fue l for your vehicle. For
more information about fuel specifications,
see
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page
220.
Your vehicle fuel tank has an on board refuel-
ling vapor recovery system. This feature helps
to prevent fuel vapors from escaping from the
tank and polluting the environment while you
refuel your vehicle. In order to fill the tank
proper ly while protecting the environment,
please follow this refueling procedure careful-
ly .
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WARNING
Under normal operating cond itions , never
carry addit ional fue l conta iners in your car.
Gas canisters and other containers used to
transport fuel can be dangerous. Such con-
tainers, fu ll or empty, may leak and could
cause a fire in a collision. If you must
transport fuel to use for your lawn mower,
snow blower, etc ., be very careful and al-
ways observe local and state laws regard-
ing the use, transportation and storage of
such fuel containers. Make certa in the con-
tainer meets industry standards (ANSI/
ASTM
F852 - 86).
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Note
Never drive your vehicle until the fuel tank
is completely empty. The irregula r supply
of fue l can cause misfiring. Gasoline could
enter the exhaust system and damage the
catalytic converter.
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