Audi Q8 e-tron 2024 - Page 256

Checking and Filling
California Proposition 65 Warning:
— Engine exhaust, some of its constituents,
and certain vehicle components contain or
emit chemicals known to the State of Cali-
fornia to cause cancer and birth defects and
reproductive harm. In addition, certain flu-
ids contained in vehicles and certain prod-
ucts of component wear contain or emit
chemicals known to the State of California
to cause cancer and birth defects or other
reproductive harm.
~ Battery posts, terminals and related acces-
sories contain lead and lead compounds,
chemicals known to the State of California
to cause cancer and reproductive harms.
Wash hands after handling.
‘When filling fluids, be sure not to add any flu-
ids to the wrong reservoirs. Otherwise, severe
malfunctions and damage will occur.
You should regularly check the ground under
your vehicle in order to detect leaks quickly. If
there are visible spots from oil or other fluids,
bring your vehicle to an authorized Audi deal-
er or authorized Audi Service Facility to be
checked.
Opening and closing the hood
The hood is released from inside the vehicle.
Fig. 160 Footwell: release lever
1) The => symbol is not available in all countries.
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Fig. 161 Unlocked hood: lever
Observe the safety precautions > page 253, Gen-
eral information.
Make sure the wiper arms are not raised up from
the windshield. Otherwise the paint could be
damaged.
Opening the hood
» With the door open, pull the lever 2=>) below
the instrument panel in the direction of the ar-
row © fig. 160.
» Lift the hood slightly > A\.
» Press the lever © fig. 167 in the direction of the
arrow. This releases the hooks.
» Open the hood.
Closing the hood
» Push the hood down until you override the
force of the strut.
» Let hood fall lightly into the latch. Do not press
it in. > JX.
Messages
The following messages may appear depending
on the vehicle equipment:
El warning! Hood is not locked. Stop vehicle
and check the lock
The hood latch is not locked correctly. Stop im-
mediately and close the hood.
—Never open the hood when there is steam or
coolant escaping from the front compart-
ment, because there is a risk that you could
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