Vehicle Operation; Safety Information; Operate Your Vehicle Safely - Audi 100 Quattro Owner's Manual

VEHICLE OPERATION

OPERATE YOUR VEHICLE SAFELY

A lot has gone into the manufacturing of
your Audi, including
engineering techniques, rigid quality
control and demanding
These engineering and safety features
will be enhanced by you, the safe driver,
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who knows the vehicle and all con-
trols
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who maintains the veh
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who uses driving skills
For your own safety as w
those around you – be a responsible
driver. If you drink, do not drive. The
use of alcohol, drugs and certain medi-
cations will seriously impair
reactions and driving ability
increasing the risk of an acc
personal injury. Do not drive if you are
tired, ill or under emotional stress.
The fol lowing points are also important
for your safety, please ob serve them all.
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First things first...
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Turn the engine off before you at-
tempt any checks or repairs on the vehi-
inspections.
cle.
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Be sure tires are inflated correctly.
Check for damage and tire wear.
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See that wheel bolts are properly
tightened and not loose or missing.
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icle properly
Check engine oil level, add if neces-
wisely.
sary. Make it a habit to have engine oil
ell as that of
checked with every fuel filling.
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Check coolant level to assure suffi-
cient engine cooling.
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Be sure you have a well-charged
perception,
battery.
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, substantially
Check
ident and
have brake system checked.
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Replenish wi
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Check if engine hood is locked
safely.
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Replace worn or cracked w
blades.
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See that all windows are clear and
unobstructed.
brake fluid level. If too low,
ndshield washer fluid.
iper
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Keep air intake slot between eng
hood and windshield free of snow
ice, so that the heater and the winds
wipers work properly.
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Check whether all light lenses are
clean.
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Be sure all lights are working and
headlights are ai med correctly.
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Check under vehicle for leaks.
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Make s ure the movement of either
brake, clutch or accelerator pedal is not
hampered in any way.
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Be sure all luggage is stored secu-
rely.
You'll find helpful hints on how
most of these checks in this manual. If in
doubt, have these checks performed by
your dealer or any other qualified
mechanic.
Emergency equipment
It is good practice to carry emergency
equipment in your vehicle. Some of the
things you should have are: emergency
light, first-aid kit, wa rning triangle, small
shovel, and for the winter season, an ice
scraper, snow brush, a container or bag
of sand or salt, etc.
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