Audi R8 2009 Owner's Manual page 197

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- Let the engine compartment li d drop down and latch in
place. Do not try to push it shut; it may fail to engage
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WARNING
A engine compartment lid that is not completely latched could fly
up and block your view while driving.
• When you close the engine compartment lid, check it to make
sure the safety catch has properly engaged. The engine compart-
ment lid should be flush with the surrounding vehicle body parts.
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If you notice while driving that the engine compartment lid is
not secured properly, stop at once and close it. •
Engine compartment lid emergency release
The emergency release loop is located under the trim to
the left, near the driver 's seat.
Fig. 117 Driver's foot-
well: emergency
release loop
- Make sure the rear spoiler is retracted => page 168.
- Pull the loop forward to release the engine compartment
lid . The engine compartment lid opens slightly.
- Open the engine compartment lid =:>
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in "Releasing
the engine compartment lid" on page 193. •
Engine compartment
These are the most important items that you can check.
Fig. 118 Typical layout for containers, engine oil dipstick and engine oil filler
cap
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Power steering fluid reservoir . . . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .
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Engine oil filler cap
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Engine oil dipstick . . ....... . .. .. .. . ........... . .
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Coolant expansion tank ( ..
L) . ... . .. . ... . ... . .. . . . .
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WARNING
Before you check anything in the engine compartment, always
read and heed all WARNINGS ~
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in "Working in the engine
compartment" on page 193. •
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