- Always make sure the transm ission se-
lector lever (automatic transmiss ion) is
in "P" (Park position) and the park brake
is firm ly applied .
@) For the sake of the environment
- Changing the engine settings will ad-
versely affect emission levels. This is det-
rimental to the environment and increas-
es fue l consumption .
- Always observe environmental regula-
tions when disposing of old engine oil,
used brake fluid , dirty engine coolant,
spent batter ies or wo rn out t ires.
- Undeployed airbag modules and preten-
sioners mig ht be classified as Perchlo-
rate Mate rial -special handli ng may ap-
ply, see www.dts c.ca.gov/ha zardous-
wast e/perch lorate. W hen the vehicle or
part s of the rest raint system includi ng
airbag modules safety belts wit h preten -
sioners are scrapped, all appli cable laws
and regulations must be observed. Your
aut horized Audi dealer is familiar with
t hese requirements and we recommend
that you have your dealer perfo rm this
service for you .
Additional accessories,
modifications and
parts replacement
Additional accessories and parts
replacement
Always consult an authori zed Audi dealer be-
fore purchasing accessories.
Your vehicle incorporates the latest safety de-
sign featu res ensuring a high standard of ac-
t ive and passive safety.
This safety could be comp romised by non-ap-
proved changes to t he vehicle. For this reason,
if parts have to be replaced, please observe
t he f ollowing points when inst all ing addition-
al accessories:
Con sumer In f ormation 293
Approved Audi accessories and genuine Audi
parts are available from authorized Audi deal-
ers.
These dealers also have the necessary f acili-
ties, tools and tra ined specialists to inst all 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 personal 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 withi n the airbag deploy-
ment zones. Doing so w ill increase t he
risk of injury if airbags are t riggered in an
accident!
- Before you check anything in the engine
compa rtme nt, always read and heed all
WARNINGS
c;> page 226 .
(D Note
- If items other than genuine Audi spare
parts, add-on equipmen t and accessory
items are used or if repair work is not
performed accord ing to specified met h-
ods, t his can result in severe damage t o
your vehicle's engine and body (such as
corrosion) and adversely affect your vehi-
cle's warranty .
- If emergency repairs must be performe d
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 comp ly with these stipu lations.
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