Che ck ing and Filling
Brake fluid
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Fig. 144 Engine compartment: cap on brake fluid reservoir
Observe the safety precautions c:::> .&. in Working
in the engine compartment on page 159.
Checking t he brake fluid level
.- Read the brake fluid level on the brake fluid
reservoir
c:::>page 162, fig . 140 . The brake fluid
level must be between the MIN and MAX mark-
ings
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The brake fluid level is monitored automat ically .
Changing the brake flu id
Have the brake fluid changed regularly by an au-
thorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service
Facility .
A WARNING
- If the brake fluid level is be low the MIN
marking, it can impair the braking effect
and dr iving safety, which increase the risk of
an accident. Do not cont inue driving . See an
authorized Audi dealer or autho rized Audi
Service Facility for assistance.
- If the brake fluid is o ld, bubbles may form
in the brake system du ring heavy braking.
This would impair brak ing performance and
driving safety, which increases the risk of an
accident.
- To ensure the brake system functions cor-
rectly, only use brake fluids t hat comply
with VW standard 501 14 or
FMVSS-116 DOT 4.
(D Note
- If the brake fluid level is above the MAX
mark ing, brake fluid may leak out over the
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edge of the reservoir and result in damage
to the vehicle.
- Do not get any brake fluid on the vehicle
paint, because it will corrode the paint.
Battery
General warnings about batteries
Because of the comp lex power supp ly, all wo rk
on batter ies such as d isconnecting, replacing,
etc. should
only be performed by an authorized
Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Fac ility
c:::> &. .
The t erm "veh icle battery" refers to the 12 Volt
bat te ry in your vehicle.
Detail ed warning s for th e vehicle batte ry:
®
Wear eye protection.
A
Battery acid is highly corrosive. Wear pro-
tect ive gloves and eye protection.
@
Fire, sparks, open flame and smoking are
forbidden .
&
A highly explosive m ixture of gases can
form when charging batter ies.
@
Keep children away from battery acid and
batteries.
A WARNING
All work on the battery or electrical system in
your vehicle can result in injuries, chem ica l
bu rns, acciden t s or burns. Because of this, all
wo rk mus t be performed
only by an autho r-
ized Audi dealer or authorized Aud i Service
Facility.
A WARNING
California Proposition 65 Warning:
- Batte ry posts, te rm inals and related acces-
sories contain lead and lead compounds,
chemicals known to the State of California
to cause cancer and reproductive problems .
Wash hands after handling.
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