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WARNING (continued)
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Keep children away from the engine compartment.
•
Never spill fluids on hot engine components . They can cause a
fire.
•
Never open the coolant reservoir cap when the engine is still
warm. The coolant system is pressurized and hot coolant could
spray out.
•
Protect your face, hands and arm from steam or hot engine
coolant by placing a thick rag over the cap when you open the
coolant reservoir.
•
If work on the fuel system or the electrical system is necessary:
- Always disconnect the battery.
- Never smoke or work near heaters or open flames. Fluids in
the engine compartment
could start a fire .
- Keep an approved fire extinguisher
immediately
available.
• To avoid electrical shock and personal injury while the engine
is running or being started, never touch:
- Ignition cables
- Other components
of the high voltage electronic ignition
system.
•
If you must perform a check or repair with the engine running:
- First, fully apply the parking brake, move selector lever of R
tronic to "N" {Neutral); put manual transmission
in Neutral.
- Always use extreme caution to prevent clothing, jewelry, or
long hair from getting caught in the radiator fan, V-belts or
other moving parts, or from contacting hot parts. Tie back hair
before starting, and wear no clothing that will hang or droop
into the engine.
•
Minimize exposure to emission and chemical hazards
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WARNING
California Proposition 65 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 fluids contained in vehicles and certain products
of component wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State
of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproduc-
tive harm.
•
Battery posts, terminals and related accessories 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 adding fluids, always make sure that they are poured into the
proper container or filler opening , otherwise serious damage to
vehicle systems will occur.
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For the sake of the environment
To detect leaks in time, inspect the vehicle floor pan from und er-
neath regularly. If you see spots from oil or other vehicle fluids, have
your vehicle inspected by an authori zed Audi d ealer . •
Closing
the
engine
compartment
lid
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Make sure that the rear spoiler is retracted ~ page 168.
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Pull the engine compartment
lid down until the pressure
from the struts is reduced.
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