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- If tests need to be performed with the en-
gine running, there is additional danger due
to moving components (such as the ribbed
belt, alternator and radiator fan) and from
the high-voltage ign it ion system .
- Never reach into the radiator fan. The elec-
tric auxiliary fan is controlled by tempera -
ture and can switch on suddenly .
- Do not under any circumstances activate the
throttle inadvertently (for example, by hand
from the eng ine compartment) if the vehi-
cle is stationa ry but the engi ne is running
and a gear is engaged. Otherwise, the vehi-
cle will sta rt to move immediately and t his
could res ult in an accident .
- Pay atte ntion to t he fo llowing war nings list-
ed when work on the fuel system or on the
electrical eq uipment is required.
- Do not smoke .
- Never work near open flames.
- Always have a working fire extinguisher
nearby.
- All work on the battery or electrica l system
in your vehicle can result in injuries, chemi-
cal burns, accidents or burns. Because of
this, all work must be performed
only by an
authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility.
- 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 componen ts in the elect ronic high-
voltage ignition system
- If you mus t check or perfo rm wor k on t he
engine while it is runn ing:
- Set the parking brake and place the se lec-
tor lever in the P (park) position first .
- Always proceed with extreme caut ion so
that clothing, jewelry or long hair do not
become caught in the radiator fan, fan
belt or other moving components or do
not come into contact with hot compo-
nents. Tie back long hair before beginni ng
work and do not wear clot hing t hat can
hang down into the engine .
Ch e ck ing and Filling
- Limit your exposure to exhaust and chemi -
cals to as short a time as possible
c> A .
A WARNING
-
California Proposition 65 Warning:
- Engine exhaust, some of its constituents,
and certa in vehicle components conta in or
emit chemicals known to the State of Cali-
fornia to cause cancer and birth defects and
reprod uctive harm . In add ition, certain flu-
ids conta ined in vehicles and certa in prod-
ucts of component wea r contain or em it
chemi cals known to the State of California
to cause cancer and birth defects or othe r
reprod uctive harm .
- Batte ry posts, te rminals and rela t ed acces-
sor ies conta in lea d and lead compo unds,
chemicals known to the State of California
to cause cancer and reproductive harms.
Was h hands after handling.
(LlJ) Note
When filling fluids, be su re not t o mix t he flu-
ids up . Otherwise severe malfunctions and en -
gine damage will occur.
@ For the sake of the environment
You should regu lar ly check t he 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 authori zed Audi Service Facility to be
checked.
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