in "P" (Park position) (automatic t rans-
mission) or Neutral (manual transmis-
sion) and the hand brake is f irmly ap-
plied .
@) For the sake of the environment
- Changing t he engine settin gs w ill ad-
versely affect emission levels. This is det-
rimental to the enviro nment and increas-
es fuel consumption .
- Always observe environmental regula-
tions when disposing of old engine oil,
used brake fluid, dirty engine coolant,
spent batter ies or worn out t ires.
- Undeployed airbag modules and preten-
sioners might be classified as Perchlo-
rate Material -special handli ng may ap-
ply, see www.dts c.ca.gov/haza rdous-
wast e/perch lorate. When the vehicle or
parts of the rest raint system includ ing
airbag modules safety belts wit h preten -
sioners are scrapped, all applicable laws
and regulations must be observed. Your
authorized Audi dealer is familiar w ith
these requirements and we recommend
that you have your dealer perform this
service for you .
Additional accessories,
modifications and
parts replacement
Additional accessories and parts
replacement
Always consult an authorized Audi dealer be-
fore purchasing accessories.
Your vehicle incorporates the latest safety de-
sign featu res ensuring a high standard of ac-
tive and passive safety.
This safety could be comp romised by non-ap-
proved changes to the vehicle. For this reason,
if parts have to be replaced, please observe
t he following points when inst all ing addition-
al accessories:
Con sumer In f ormation 247
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 install 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 will increase t he
risk of injury if airbags are triggered in an
accident!
- Before you check anything in the engine
compa rtment, always read and heed all
WARNINGS ~
page 1 76.
(D Note
- If items other than genu ine 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 yo ur vehi-
cle's warranty .
- The innovat ive aluminium concept of
your Audi TT means that all servicing, re-
pairs or other work on the vehicle body
must be carr ied out exclusively by an Au-
di workshop .
- If emergency repairs must be performed
elsewhere, have the vehicle examined by
an authorized Audi dealership as soon as
possible .
- The manufacturer cannot be held liable
for damage wh ich occurs due to failure
to comply with t hese stipu lations .
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