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For the sake of the environment
Because of the prob lem of proper disposal of
brake fluid as we ll as the special toots re-
quired and the necessary expertise, we rec-
ommend that you have the brake fluid
changed by your authorized Audi dealer .
Battery
General information
Under normal operating conditions, the battery
in your Audi does not need any maint enance.
With
high
outside temperatures
or long daily
drives we recommend tha t you have the electro-
lyte level checked by a service facility. The elec-
trolyte level should also be checked each time
the battery is charged ¢
page 233 .
Have the battery checked when you take your ve-
hicle in for serv ice. You are well advised to re-
place a battery that is older than 5 years .
With certain types of airbag deployment, the
batte ry is disconnected from the vehicle electri-
cal system for safety reasons ¢
&
in Repair, care
and disposal of the airbags on page 159 .
Disconnecting the battery terminals
Some vehicle functions (pow er window regu la-
tors, for example) are lost if the battery te rmi-
nals are disconnected. These functions have to be
relearned after the battery terminals are con-
nected aga in. To prevent th is, the battery should
only be disconnected from the vehicle e lectr ica l
system when abso lutely necessary for repairs.
Vehicles not driven for long periods
If you do not drive your vehicle over a period of
several days or weeks, electrical components are
gradually cut back or sw itched off. This reduces
ene rgy consumption and ma inta ins starting ca-
pability over a longer period ¢
page 195.
Some
of the convenience funct ion s may not operate,
such as the interior lights or the power seat ad-
justment. The convenience funct ions will be
ava ilable again when you switch on the ignition
and start the engine.
Checking
and Filling
Winter operation
During the winte r months, battery capacity tends
to decrease as temperatures
drop . This is be-
cause more power is also consumed while start-
ing, and the headlights, rear window defogger,
etc., are used more often.
Avoid unnecessary power consumption, particu-
larly in city traffic or when traveling only short
distances . Let your authorized Audi dealer check
the capacity of the vehicle battery before winter
sets in ¢
page 233.
A well charged battery will
not only prevent starting problems when the
weather is cold, but will also last longer .
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Tips
If your vehicle is left standing for several
weeks at extremely low temperatures,
the ve-
hicle battery should be removed and stored
where it will not freeze . This will prevent it
from be ing damaged and having to be re-
placed.
Working on the battery
Be especially careful when working on or near
the battery.
The battery is located in the luggage compart-
ment under the floor . Before you check anything
in the luggage compartment,
read and heed all
WARNINGS ¢
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Always heed the safety warnings, when working
on the vehicle battery or the veh icle electrical
system to prevent injury.
The following WARNINGS are very important
when working on the battery:
Always heed the following WARNING SYM·
BOLS and safety precautions when working on
the battery.
®
Always wear eye protection.
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Battery acid contains sulfuric acid. Al-
ways wear gloves and eye protection.
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