- Always make sure the transm ission se-
lector lever (automatic transmiss ion) is
in "P" (Park position) or Neutral (manual
transmission) and the park brake is firm-
ly appl ied.
® For the sake of the environment
- Changing the engine settings w ill ad-
versely affect emission levels. This is det-
rimental to the environment and increas-
es fuel consumption .
- Always observe environmental regula-
tions when disposing of old engine oil,
used brake fluid, dirty engine coolant,
spent batter ies or worn out t ires.
- Undeployed airbag modules and preten-
sioners might be classified as Perchlo-
rate Material -special handling may ap-
ply, see www.dtsc.ca .gov/hazardous-
waste/perch lorate . When the vehicle or
parts of the restraint system including
airbag modules safety belts with preten-
sioners are scrapped, all applicable laws
and regulations must be observed. Your
authorized Audi dealer is familiar w ith
these requirements and we recommend
that you have your dealer perform this
service for you .
Additional accessories,
modifications and
parts replacement
Additional accessories and parts
replacement
Always consult on authorized Audi dealer be-
fore purchasing accessories.
Your vehicle incorporates the latest safety de-
sign featu res ensuring a high standard of ac-
tive and passive safety.
This safety could be compromised by non-ap-
proved changes to the vehicle. For this reason,
if parts have to be replaced, please observe
the following points when installing addition-
al accessories:
Con sumer In f ormation 2 77
Approved Audi accessories and genuine Audi
parts are available from authorized Audi deal-
er.
These dealers also have the necessary facili-
ties, tools and trained specialists to install the
parts and accessories proper ly.
A WARNING
Using the wrong spare parts or using non-
approved accessories can cause damage to
the vehicle and serious persona l injury.
- Use only accessories expressly approved
by Audi and genuine Audi spare parts
- These parts and accessories have been
specially designed to be used on your ve-
hicle.
- Never install accessories such as tele-
phone cradles or beverage holders on air-
bag covers or within the airbag deploy-
ment zones. Doing so will increase the
risk of injury if airbags are triggered in an
accident!
- Before you check anything in the engine
compartment, always read and heed all
WARNINGS ~
page 214 .
(D Note
- If items other than genuine Audi spare
parts, add-on equipment and accessory
items are used or if repair work is not
performed according to specified meth-
ods, this can result in severe damage to
your vehicle's engine and body (such as
corrosion) and adversely affect your vehi-
cle's warranty .
- If emergency repairs must be performed
elsewhere, have the vehicle examined by
an authorized Audi dealer as soon as
possible.
- The manufacturer cannot be held liable
for damage wh ich occurs due to failure
to comply with these stipulations.
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