Additional Accessories, Modifications And Parts Replacement - Audi RS 5 Cabriolet 2013 Owner's Manual

2 6 6 Con s um e r Inf o rmation
- Always make sure the transmission se-
lector lever (automatic transmiss ion) is
in "P" (Park position) and the park brake
is f irmly applied .
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For the sake of the environment
- Changing the engine settings wi ll ad-
versely affect em ission levels. This is det-
rimental to the environment and increas-
es fuel consumption .
- Always observe environmental regula-
tions when dispos ing of old engine oil,
used brake fluid, dirty engine coolant,
spent batteries or worn out tires.
- Undeployed airbag modules and preten-
sioners might be classified as Perchlo-
rate Material -special handling may ap-
ply, see www.dtsc.ca .gov/hazardous-
waste/perch lorate . When the vehicle or
parts of the restraint system including
airbag modules safety belts wit h preten -
sioners are scrapped, all applicable laws
and regulations must be observed. Your
authori zed Audi dealer is familiar with
these requirements and we recommend
that you have your dealer perform this
service for you .
Additional accessories,
modifications and
parts replacement
Additional accessories and parts
replacement
Always consult an authorized Audi dealer be-
fore purchasing accessories.
Your vehicle incorporates the latest safety de-
sig n featu res ensuring a high standard of ac-
tive and passive safety .
This safety could be compromised by non-ap-
proved changes to the vehicle. For this reason,
if parts have to be replaced, please observe
the following points when install ing addition-
al accessories:
Approved Audi accessories and genuine Audi
parts are available from authorized Audi deal-
ers.
These dealers also have the necessary f acili-
ties, tools and trained specialists to install the
parts and accessories proper ly.
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WARNING
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Using the wrong spare parts or using non-
approved accessories can cause damage to
the vehicle and ser ious persona l injury.
- Use on ly accessories expressly approved
by Audi and genuine Audi spare parts
- These parts and accessories have been
specially designed to be used on your ve-
hicle .
- Never install accessories such as tele-
phone cradles or beverage holders on air-
bag covers or within the airbag deploy-
ment zones. Doing so will increase the
risk of injury if airbags are triggered in an
accident!
- Before you check anything in the engine
compa rtment, always read and heed all
WARNI NGS
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Note
- If items other than genu ine Audi spare
parts, add-on equipment and accessory
items are used or if repair work is not
performed according to specified meth-
ods, this can result in severe damage to
your vehicle's engine and body (such as
corrosion) and adversely affect yo ur vehi-
cle's warranty .
- If emergency repairs must be performed
elsewhere, have the vehicle examined by
an authorized Audi dealer as soon as
possible .
- The manufacturer cannot be held liable
for damage wh ich occurs due to failure
to comply with these stipu lations.