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Note
Never use a fast charger as a booster to
start the engine . This will seriously dam-
age sensitive electronic components, such
as control units, relays, radio, etc ., as well
as the battery charger .
Battery replacement
The new battery mu st have the same specifi-
cations and dimensions as the original equip-
ment battery .
Intell igent energy management in your vehi-
cle is responsible for distributing the electr i-
cal energy throughout your vehicle
c::>
page 192.
The intelligent energy manage-
ment system will keep the engine battery
charged bette r then vehicles without t his sys-
tem. To make sure the additional electr ical en-
ergy is available once again after you have
changed the battery, we recommend that you
install batteries of the same type and manu-
facture only (the same as those installed at
the time your vehicle was delivered). Specifi-
cations are listed on the bat t ery hous ing. Your
author ized Audi dealer must code the battery
in the energy management system to enable
you to use the energy management functions
correctly after replacing the battery .
If it is not possible to use a battery of this
type, the new battery must have the same ca-
pacity, voltage (12-volts), amperage, con-
struction and plug sea ling.
When insta lling the battery, make sure the ig-
nition and all electr ical consumers are turned
off.
(D
Note
Make sure the venti lation hose on the side
of the battery is connected , othe rwise
fumes or battery acid can leak out .
@
For the sake of the environment
Because of the problem of proper disposal
of a battery, we recommend your author-
ized Audi dealer change the battery for
Checkin g and fillin g
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you. Batteries contain sulfuric acid and
lead and must always be disposed of prop-
erly in comp liance with all environmental
regulations. Disposing of vehicle batter ies
improperly is very dangerous to the envi-
ronment .
Windshield/headlight*
washer
container
Fig. 1 90
Engine compart ment: Cover on th e wind-
shield and headlight * washer fluid conta iner
The washer fluid container is mar ked with the
symbol Q on its cap
c::> f ig. 190, c::> page 221,
fig. 184 .
.,. Before you check anything in the engine
compa rt ment,
always read and heed all
WARNINGS
c::>
.&.
in Working in the engine
compartment on page 219.
.,. Lift the filler cap tongue to add washer flu-
id. You can fill the container to the top .
.. Press the cap back onto the filler neck after
filling the container .
You can find the reservoir
capacity
in the table
in c::>
page 2
77.
Clean water should be used when filling up. If
possib le, use soft water to prevent scaling on
the washer jets . Always add a glass cleaner
solution (with frost protection in the winter) .
(D
Note
Do not mix engine coolant antifreeze or
any other additives to fill up the wind-
shield washer reservoir.
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