246 Che ck ing and filling
(D Note
Never use a fast charger as a booster to
start the engine. This will seriously dam-
age sensitive electronic components, such
as control units, relays, radio, etc., as well
as the battery charger.
Battery replacement
The new battery must have the same specifi-
cations and dimensions as the original equip-
ment battery.
Intelligent energy management in your vehi-
cle is responsible for distributing the electri-
cal energy throughout your vehicle
c::> page 206. The intell igent energy manage-
ment system will keep the engine battery
charged better then vehicles without this sys-
tem. To make sure the additional electrica l en-
ergy is available once again after you have
changed the battery, we recommend that you
install batteries of the same type and manu-
facture only (the same as those installed at
the time your vehicle was delivered). Specifi-
cations are listed on the battery housing. Your
author ized Audi dealer must code the battery
in the energy management system to enable
you to use the energy management functions
correctly after replac ing the battery .
If it is not possible to use a battery of this
type, the new battery must have the same ca-
pacity, voltage (12 volts), amperage, con-
struction and plug seal ing.
When installing the battery, make sure the ig-
nition and all electr ical consumers are turned
off.
CD Note
Make sure the venti lation hose on the side
of the battery is connected, otherwise
fumes or battery acid can leak out.
@ For the sake of the environment
Because of the problem of proper disposal
of a battery, we recommend your author-
ized Audi dealer change the battery for
you. Batteries contain sulfuric acid and
lead and must always be disposed of prop-
erly in compliance with all environmental
regulations. Disposing of vehicle batteries
improperly is very dangerous to the envi-
ronment .
Windshield/headlight*
washer container
Fig. 207 Engine compart ment: Winds hield and head-
light· washer fluid container
The washer fluid container is marked with the
symbol ¢ on its cap.
"' Before you check anything in the engine
compartment,
always read and heed all
WARNINGS c::> .&, in Working in the engine
compartment on page 232.
"' Lift the filler cap tongue to add washer flu-
id. You can fill the container to the top .
"' Press the cap back onto the filler neck after
filling the container.
You can find the reservoir
capacity in the table
in c::>
page 287.
Clean water should be used when filling up. If
possible, use soft water to prevent scaling on
the washer jets . Always add a glass cleaner
solution (with frost protection in the winter).
CD Note
Do not mix engine coolant antifreeze or
any other additives to fill up the wind-
shield washer reservoir.
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