@ For the sake of the environment
Because of the prob lem of proper disposal of
brake fluid as we ll as the special toots re-
quired and the necessary expertise, we rec-
ommend that you have the brake fluid
changed by your authorized Audi dealer .
Battery
General information
The battery in your Audi does not need any main-
tenance under normal operating conditions. Audi
recommends having the e lectrolyte level check
by an authori zed Audi dealer or authori zed Audi
Service Facility when there are high outs ide tem-
peratures or when driving all day . The electrolyte
level should a lso be checked each time the bat-
tery is charged ¢ page 249.
Have the battery checked when you bring your ve-
hicle in for an inspection . It is a good idea to re-
place the battery if it is more than 5 years old .
Sometimes when the airbags deploy, the battery
will be disconnected from the vehicle electrical
system for safety reasons
¢ .&.in Repair, care
and disposal of the airbags on page
205 .
Disconnecting the battery
The battery shou ld not be disconnected. Several
vehicle functions (power windows, for example)
will be lost when the battery is disconnected . The
functions must be reprogrammed after connect-
ing the battery. To avoid th is, the battery shou ld
only be disco nn ected from the vehicle e lectr ica l
system when it is abso lutely necessary.
Not running the vehicle for long periods of
time
If you do not drive your vehicle for several days or
weeks, electrica l consumers are gradua lly scaled
back or switched off . This reduces ene rgy use and
ensures the vehicle will be able to start after long
periods of time ¢
page 95. Some convenience
functions, such as int erior lighting or pow er seat
adjustment, may not be available under certain
circumstances. These convenience functions will
be available again once you switch the ign ition on
and start the engine .
Checking and Filling
Winter operation
A lot of stress is placed on the battery during
cold weather, which resu lts in reduced starting
ability. Have the battery checked and recharged if
necessary before the cold weather begins.
A WARNING
-
- Work on the battery requires expert knowl-
edge. Contact an authorized Audi dealer or
author ized Audi Service Facility for informa-
tion regarding the vehicle battery . There is a
risk for chemical burns or explosions.
- Never open the vehicle battery. Do not try to
change the battery electrolyte level. Other·
wise explosive gas will escape from the bat-
tery and increase the risk of an exp losion .
Working on the battery
Be especially careful when working on or near
the battery.
The battery is located in the luggage compart-
ment under the floor . Before you check anything
in the luggage compartment,
read and heed all
WARNINGS ¢ &, .
Always heed the safety warnings, when working
on the vehicle battery or the veh icle electrical
system to prevent injury .
The following WARNINGS are very important
when working on the battery :
Always heed the follow ing WARNING SYM·
BOLS and safety precautions when working on
the battery.
®
Always wear eye protection.
A
Battery acid contains sulfuric acid. Al·
ways wear gloves and eye protection.
@
No
· sparks
• flames
· smoking.
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