@ For the sake of the environment
Because of the problem of proper disposa l
of brake flu id as well as the special tools
requ ired and the necessary expert ise, we
recommend that you have the brake fluid
changed by your author ized Audi dealer .
Battery
General information
Under normal operating conditions, the bat-
tery in your Audi does not need any mainte -
nance. 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 elec-
trolyte level should also be checked each time
the battery is charged ¢
page 22 7.
Have the battery checked when you take your
vehicle in for service. You are well advised to
replace a battery that is older than 5 years.
With certa in types of airbag deployment, t he
battery is disconnected from the vehicle elec-
tr ical system for safety reasons ¢ .&.
in Re-
pair, care and disposal of the airbags on
page 159.
Disconnecting the battery terminals
Some vehicle functions (power window regu-
lators , for example) are lost if the battery ter-
minals are disconnected. These functions have
to be relea rned after the batte ry t erm inals are
connected again. To prevent this , the bat tery
should only be disconnec ted from the vehicle
electrical system when absolu tely necessa ry
for repairs .
Vehicles not driven for long periods
If you do not drive your vehicle over a period
of severa l days or weeks, electr ical compo-
nents are gradu ally cut back or switched off.
This redu ces energy cons umption and main-
tains starting capab ility over a longer period
¢ page 193.
Some of the convenience functions may not
ope rate, such as the interior lights or t he
Checkin g and fillin g 225
power seat adjustment. The convenience
funct ions will be available again when you
turn on the ignition and start the engine.
Winter operation
During the winte r months, bat tery capa city
tends to decrease as tempera t ures drop . This
is because more power is also consumed while
starting, and the headlights, rear window de-
fogge r, etc., are used more often.
Avoid unnecessary power consumpt ion, par-
ticular ly 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
¢ page 227 . A well
charged battery will not only prevent star t ing
problems when the weather is cold, but will
also last longer .
@ Tips
If your vehicle is left standing for several
weeks at extremely low temperatures, the
vehicle battery should be removed and
stored where it will not freeze. This will
prevent it from being damaged and having
to be replaced .
Working on the battery
Be especially careful when working on or near
the bat tery.
The battery is located in the luggage compar t-
ment under the floor. Before you check any-
thi ng in t he luggage compartment, read and
heed all WARNINGS
¢ ,&..
Always heed the safety warnings, when work-
ing on the vehicle batte ry or t he vehicle elec-
t rical system to prevent injury.
The following WARNINGS are very
important when working on the battery:
Always heed the following WARNING SYM·
BOLS and safety precautions when working
on the battery .
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Always wear eye protection.
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