Environmental Compatibility - Audi A4 Owner's Manual

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Save electrical energy
The engine drives the alternator to generate electricity. This means
that fuel consumption rises when more power is required for elec-
trical equipment. Switch off electrical equipment when it is not
needed. Electrical equipment which uses a lot of electricity includes
the blower (at a high setting), the rear window heating and the seat
heating*.

Environmental compatibility

Environmental protection is a top priority in the design, choice of
materials and production of your new Audi.
Design measures for economical recycling
Joints and connections designed for ease of dismantling
Modular construction to facilitate dismantling
Increased use of single-grade materials
Plastic parts and elastomers are labelled in accordance with ISO
1043, ISO 11469 and ISO 1629
Choice of materials
Nearly all materials used can be recycled
Similar types of plastics grouped together for easy recycling
Recycled materials used in manufacture
Reduced vapour emissions from plastics
CFC-free refrigerant in air conditioner
Compliance with the laws prohibiting the use of: Cadmium,
asbestos, lead, mercury and chrome VI.
Manufacturing methods
Using recycling material for manufacturing plastic parts
Solvent-free cavity sealing
Solvent-free wax for protecting the vehicles in transit
Controls
building materials
Safety Driving tips General maintenance
Your vehicle and the environment
Solvent-free adhesives
No CFCs used in production
Surplus materials used extensively for energy conversion and
Overall water consumption reduced
Heat recovery systems
Water-soluble paint
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