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The fluid level may drop slightly after some time due to the auto-
matic adjustment of the brake pads. This is not cause for alarm.
If the brake flu id level falls considerably below the "MIN" mark, the
brake warning/indicator light (U.S. models:
BRAKE, Canadian mode ls:
{(j))) will come on => page 16 and=> page 29. Do not continue to
ope rate the vehicle. The complete brake system should be thorough ly
checked by an authorized Audi dealer or qualified workshop and the
cause corrected. If the brake fluid level is too low , the brake
wa rning/ind icato r light will illuminate. Contact an authorized Aud i
dealer
immediately .
[I] Tips
The brake fluid reservoir is located undernea t h the cover. •
Changing brake fluid
Hove the broke fluid changed by on experienced techni-
Clon.
Brake fluid absorbs moisture from t he air. If the water content in the
brake fl uid is too high, corrosion in the brake system may resu lt after
a period of time. The boiling point of the brake fluid will also decrease
considerably and decrease braking performance.
Therefore, the brake flu id must be changed
every two years . Always
use new brake fluid which conforms to Federal Motor Vehicle Stan-
dard "FMVSS 116 DOT 4".
The brake fluid reservoir can be difficult to reach, therefore, we
recommend that you have the brake fluid changed by your authorized
Audi dealer. Your dealer has the correct tools, the right brake fluid
and the know-how to do this for you .
& WARNING
• Brake fluid is pois onous. It must be stored only in the closed
original container out of the reach of children!
Safety first
& WARNING (cont inued)
• Brake failure can result from old or inappropriate brake fluid.
Observe these precautions:
- Use only brake fluid that meets SAE specification
J 1703 and
conforms to Federal Motor Vehicle Standard 116. Always check
with your authorized Audi dealer to make sure you are using
the correct brake fluid . The correct type of brake fluid is also
indicated on the brake fluid reservoir.
- The brake fluid must be new. Heavy use of the brakes can
cause a vapor lock if the brake fluid is left in the system too
long . This can seriously affect the efficiency of the brakes as
well as your safety. This could result in an accident .
0 Note
Brake fluid will damage the paint of your vehicle.
ffi For the sake of the environment
Because of the prob lem of proper disposal of brake fluid as well as
th e special tools req uired and the necessary exper tis e, we recom-
mend t hat you have the brake fluid changed by your author ized Audi
dealer. •
Battery
General information
Under normal operating conditions, the battery in your Audi does not
need any maintenance . With high outside temperatures or long daily
drives we recommend that you have the electro lyte level checked by
an authorized Audi dealer or qualified workshop . The electrolyte leve l
should also be checked each t ime the battery is charged => page 280.
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