Audi R8 2015 - Battery: Checking that Battery and Battery Cables Are Securely Fitted

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– Select Diagnosis mode and begin diagnosis.
– Perform vehicle identification.
– Select “Working with Guided Fault Finding” by entering v and
press Apply
.
– Switch to “Special functions” tab and select following program:
♦ A - Battery check
– Start program by selecting Carry out check .
– Continue to follow instructions on screen.
– Use results of test to determine following measures:
Result on vehicle diagnostic test‐
er:
Measure:
“Battery OK” No further measures necessary.
“Charge battery” Charge battery ⇒ Rep. gr. 27 ; Battery; Charging battery .
“Battery is no longer of the same
quality as when shipped”
Renew battery after consulting with customer ⇒ Rep. gr. 27 ; Battery; Re‐
moving and installing battery .
– Switch to Control units tab.
– Press X Diagnosis button and close diagnosis program.
– Send off diagnosis log online.
Note
♦ A working network connection is necessary to send the diag‐
nostic log file online.
♦ After the diagnosis is complete, you will receive confirmation
that the test log was sent successfully.
3.6 Battery: checking that battery and bat‐
tery cables are securely fitted
WARNING
Risk of injury due to loose battery clamp on positive terminal.
♦ Disconnect battery clamp from negative terminal and then
tighten battery clamp on positive terminal.
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Torque wrench - VAS 6583- , measuring range 3 to 60 Nm
Table of tightening torques for installation:
Component/fastener [Nm]
Nut on battery clamp 4
Bolt on retainer plate 25
Audi R8 2015 ➤
Maintenance - Edition 03.2016
14 3. Maintenance