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to moving components (such as the ribbed
belt, alternator and radiator fan) and from
the high-voltage ignition system.
-
Never reach into the radiator fan. The elec-
tric auxiliary fan is controlled by tempera-
ture and can switch on suddenly.
- Pay attention to the following warnings list-
ed when work on the fuel system or on the
electrical equipment is required.
- Always d isconnect the vehicle battery
from the vehicle electrical system
- Do not smoke
- Never work near open flames
- Always have a working fire extinguisher
nearby
-
To reduce the risk of electric shock and in-
jury, never touch the following components
when the eng ine is running or is being start-
ed:
-
Ignition cable
- Other components in the electronic high
-
voltage ignition system
- If you must check or perform work on the
engine while it is running:
-
Set the parking brake and place the selec-
tor lever in the P (park) position first
.
-
Always proceed with extreme caution so
that clothing, jewelry or long ha ir do not
become caught in the radiator fan, fan
be lt or other moving components or do
not come into contact with hot compo-
nents. Tie back long hair before beginning
work and do not wear cloth ing that can
hang down into the engine.
- Limit your exposure to exhaust and chemi-
cals to as short a time as possible~
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WARNING
California Proposition 65 Warning:
- Engine exhaust, some of its constituents,
and certain vehicle components contain or
em it chem icals known to the State of
Cali-
fornia to cause cancer and birth defects and
reproductive harm. In addition, certain flu-
ids contained in vehicles and certain prod-
ucts of component wear contain or emit
chemicals known to the State of California
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to cause cancer and birth defects or other
reproductive harm.
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Battery posts, terminals and related acces-
sories 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 filling fluids, be sure not to mix the f lu-
ids up. Otherwise severe malfunctions and en-
gine damage will occur.
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For the sake of the environment
You should regularly check the ground under
your vehicle in order to detect leaks quickly. If
there are visible spots from oil or other fluids,
bring your veh icle to an authorized Audi deal-
er or authorized Aud
i
Serv ice Facility to be
checked.
Opening the hood
The hood is released from the interior
.
Fig. 1
91
Section
from
the
driver's
side footwell: release
lever
Fig.
1
92
Rocker
switch
under
the
hood
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