@ For the sake of the environment
Because of the problem of proper disposal
of brake fluid as we ll as the special tools
req uired and the necessary expert ise, we
recommend that you have the brake fluid
changed by your author ized Audi dealer.
Battery
General information
All work on the battery requires technical
knowledge!
Fig. 164 Engine compa rtment: Batte ry with cover*
The battery is located in the engine compart-
ment
c::> fig. 164 and is near ly maintenance-
free.
The condition of the battery is checked in the
framework of the inspection.
Disconnecting the battery
The batte ry should not be disconnected. Some
vehicle functions such as power windows are
unavailable if the battery termina ls are dis-
connected. These funct ions have to be re-
learned after the battery term inals are con-
nected aga in. To prevent this, the battery
should only be disconnected from the vehicle
electrical system if absolutely necessary .
Function
Power window
one-touch up/
down function
Master key with
remote control
Reprogramming
c::, page 45, Reactivating
the system after battery
disconnection
Synchronization
~page 38
Checkin g and fillin g 20 7
Reprogramming
Digita l clock c::, page 11
ESP indicator light The indicator light goes
out after driving a few
meters
Vehicles not driven for long periods and
short-distance operation
If you do not drive your vehicle for several
days or weeks, electrical consumers are grad -
ually scaled back or switched off. This reduces
energy use and ensures the vehicle will be
able to start after long periods of time
c::, page 167. Some convenience functions
such as opening wit h the remote control key
may not be available. These conve nience func-
tions will be available again once you switch
the ignit ion on and sta rt the engine. Even
whe n consume rs are switched off, the battery
will become deeply discharged by stand -by
power consumers if the vehicle is not driven
for several months . Deep discharging results
in a chemical reaction that destroys the inside
of the battery. The battery must be charged
every month to prevent th is
c::, page 209. Do
not disconnect the battery or the anti-t heft
alarm system* will not work .
Winter operation
Cold weather places higher demands on the
battery. This results in reduced starting abili-
ty. Have the battery checked and recharged if
necessary befo re the cold weather begins.
Avoid unnecessary power consumpt ion, par-
ticularly in city traffic or when traveling only
short distances . Let your authorized Audi
dealer check the capacity of the vehicle bat-
tery before winter sets in
c::, page 209 . A well
charged bat tery will not only prevent starti ng
problems when the weather is cold, but will
also last longer .
(D Note
- All work on the batte ry requ ires techn i-
cal know ledge. Please contact an Audi
dealership or another authorized facility
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