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Checking and Filling
Replacing the battery
Applies to: 12 volt vehicle battery
All work on the battery must only be performed
by an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility.
The 12 volt vehicle battery was developed based
on the installation location and is equipped with
safety features. If a 12 volt vehicle battery must
be replaced, ask your authorized Audi dealer or
authorized Audi Service Facility about the electro-
magnetic compatibility, size, and the necessary
maintenance, power, and safety standards for
the new 12 volt vehicle battery. The battery vent
of the 12 volt vehicle battery must always be on
the negative terminal side. The battery vent on
the positive terminal side must always be closed.
When replacing the 12 volt lead-acid vehicle bat-
tery, only use a maintenance-free 12 volt lead-
acid battery that conforms to the TL 825 06 and
VW7 5073 standards. These standards must be
from October 2014 or newer.
—Allwork on the battery or electrical system
in your vehicle can result in injuries, chemi-
cal burns, accidents, or burns. Because of
this,
all work must be performed only by an
authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility.
— Always have an authorized Audi dealer or
authorized Audi Service Facility replace the
12 volt vehicle battery, because and adapta-
tion must be performed on the vehicle elec-
trical system when the battery is replaced.
Only an authorized Audi dealer or author-
ized Audi Service Facility has the necessary
technology to perform the adaption correct-
ly. Otherwise, there could be a loss of safe-
ty-related functions among other things,
which increases the risk of an accident.
California Proposition 65 Warning:
— 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.
the vehicle will be parked for long periods
of time, protect the 12 Volt vehicle battery
against
the cold so that it will not “freeze”
and become damaged. Have the battery
charged by an authorized Audi dealer or au-
thorized Audi Service Facility page 260,
Charging the 12 volt vehicle battery.
~ Always have an authorized Audi dealer or
authorized Audi Service Facility replace the
12 volt vehicle battery, because and adapta-
tion must be performed on the vehicle elec-
trical system when the battery is replaced.
Only an authorized Audi dealer or author-
ized Audi Service Facility has the necessary
technology to perform the adaption correct-
ly.
— Using unsuitable batteries may void the ve-
hicle’s operating license.
“Sf Batteries must be disposed of using
methods that will not harm the environment.
Do not dispose of them in household trash.
They contain harmful substances and recycla-
ble raw materials. Contact an authorized Audi
dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility for
more information.
Safety precautions
Explanation of warning symbols:
Observe all warnings - there is a risk for in-
jury!
Always follow the instructions in the oper-
ating manual.
High voltage! The voltage in the high-volt-
age system is high enough to cause fatal
injuries. Touching a damaged high-voltage
component can result in a fatal electric
shock.
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