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Vehicle interior: checking that it is clean and cleaning if necessary
⇒ page 47
Vehicle interior: removing any objects other than those protecting
interior surfaces ⇒ page 48
Vehicle interior: removing protective covers for seats and carpet
⇒ page 47
Vehicle interior and exterior: checking for and documenting any
damage ⇒ page 48
Vehicle (from below): checking for damage ⇒ page 40
Vehicle key: removing from ignition lock ⇒ page 49
Vehicle key(s): checking operation and recording number of keys
given to customer ⇒ page 49
Vehicle key(s), wheel covers and owner's literature: checking
availability and recording number present ⇒ page 49
Vehicle doors: removing edge protection ⇒ page 67
Front lid arrester hook: lubricating ⇒ page 41
Cleaning and care: checking that required measures have been
carried out on time ⇒ page 70
Suspension struts on front and rear axle: removing locking ele‐
ments ⇒ page 33
Luggage compartment cover and sun blind: checking that they
are rolled up and rolling up if necessary ⇒ page 50
Glove box light, interior lighting and reading light: checking oper‐
ation ⇒ page 45
Haldex coupling: changing Haldex oil ⇒ page 71
Vehicles parked outdoors: locking ⇒ page 68
Vehicles parked outdoors: covering unprotected vehicles with
protective transport film and car cover (not for vehicles with con‐
trol number 5K0 on data sticker on windscreen) ⇒ page 68
Interior mirror: calibrating compass ⇒ page 71
Body: checking vehicle paintwork for damage and corrosion from
below and with front lid, rear lid and doors open ⇒ page 68
Front lid locks: lubricating ⇒ page 41
Luggage compartment: removing protective film and felt pieces
⇒ page 45
Luggage compartment lighting: checking operation ⇒ page 45
Instrument cluster: resetting driver information system
⇒ page 71
Instrument cluster: checking warning lamps ⇒ page 48
Fuel tank: adding fuel additive ⇒ page 65
Cooling system: checking anti-freeze and coolant level, and cor‐
recting if necessary ⇒ page 57
Air cleaner: renewing filter element and cleaning housing
⇒ page 60
Engine, gearbox, final drive and steering: checking for leaks and
damage ⇒ page 40
Engine oil: draining ⇒ page 50
Engine oil: renewing oil filter ⇒ page 51
Audi R8 2015 ➤
Maintenance - Edition 03.2016
10 3. Maintenance