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Notes
• Do not wash the vehicle in direct sun­
light.
• If the vehicle is rinsed with a hose, do not
direct the water into the lock cylinders -
otherwise they may freeze up in the winter.
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• Do not wash, wax or dry the ve­
hicle with the engine running.
• Do not clean the underside of
chassis, fenders, wheel covers,
etc. without protecting your
hands and arms. You may cut your­
self on sharp-edged metal parts.
• Moisture and ice on brakes may
affect braking efficiency. Test the
brakes carefully after each vehicle
wash.
214 Washing
your vehicle with a power
washer
If you use a power washer, please note the
following:
• Always follow the operating instructions
for the power washer -especially for pres­
sure and spraying distance.
• Make sure that the jet on the spray hose
produces a "fan shape" spray. Do not use
a jet which sprays the water out in a direct
stream or one that has a rota ting jet.
• Water temperature should not exceed
140 °F (60 °C).
�W ARNING
Never wash tires with a jet that
sprays the water out in a direct
stream. This could invisibly dam­
age and weaken the tires, even if
they are sprayed from a relatively
long distance for a vary short
amount of time. Damaged and
weakened tires can fail and cause
accidents and personal injury. Headli
ghts
Do not clean your headlights with a dry
towel or sponge. They must be cleaned
with a moistened towel.
Never use a sponge designed for removing
dried-on insects, a kitchen scrubber or any
other similar product since the lens surface
can be damaged by scrat ching and scour­
ing.
When using high-pressure washing equip­
ment or steam-cl eaning units, never spray
the vehicle with the nozzle close the vehicle
surface and never aim the spray at the same
point for a relatively long period of time.
Polishing Please refer to the imp ortant information on
page 212.
Polish your vehicle only if the paint has lost
its shine and the gloss cannot be brought
back with wax. If the polish used doesn't
contain preservative compounds, the paint
must be waxed afterwards.
Do not treat matte- pain�ed and plas­
tic parts with polish or wax.

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Brake fluid
The brake fluid reservo ir is located on the
left of the plenum chamber at the back of
the engine compartm ent.
242 Checking
brake fluid level
The correct fluid level is important for the
proper functioning of the brake system. The
fluid level in the brake fluid reservoir should
always be between the "MAX" and
"MIN" markings.
The fluid level may drop slightly after some
time due to the automatic adjustment of the
brake pads. This is no cause for alarm.
• If the brake fluid level falls con­
siderably below the "MIN"
mark, the brake warning light will
coma on. Do not continue to operate
the vehicle. The complete brake sys­
tem should be thoroughly checked
by an authorized Audi Dealer or
another qualified workshop and the
cause corrected.
The brake warning lamp lights up to indicate
a low fluid level in the reservoir.
For more details see "Warning I Ind icator
lights," page 126.
Contact an authorized Audi Dealer
immediately. Changing
brake fluid
The brake fluid reservoir can be dif­
ficult to reach, therefore, we recom­
mend that you have the brake fluid
changed by your authorized Audi
Dealer. Your dealer has the correct
tools and know-how to do this for
you.
Brake fluid absorbs moisture from the air. If
the water content in the brake fluid is too
high, corrosion in the brake system may re­
sult after a period of time. The boiling point
of the brake fluid will also decrease consid­
erably.

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Fuses
A problem in the electrical system may be
caused by a blown fuse.
Fuses are arranged in a centra lized unit. The
unit is located behind a cover at the end of
the dash board on the left hand side.
The crank handle for manual operation of
the electric sunroof* is cli pped on the inside
of the fuse box cover.
Two spare fuses are provided in the row of
fuses on the right.
It is a good idea to keep a supply of spare
fuses on hand. They are available from your
Audi Dealer.
274 Replacing
a fuse
� WARNING
A fuse with too high amperage
could damage the electrical part
and cause a fire. Do not use a fuse
with a higher amperage than the
fuse being replaced. ·
• To avoid damaging the electrical
system. turn off all lights and acces­
sories and remove the ignition key
before replacing a fuse.
• Open the cover of the centralized unit by
inserting a screwdriver in the slot of the
cover and pry it off.
• Check the fuse listing on the next pages
to find out which fuse belongs to the com­
ponent that has failed.
• Remove blown fuse with the plastic clip
prov ided. The clip is located on the holder in
the fuse box. •
Replace the blown fuse with a fuse of the
same amperage. You can recognize the
blown fuse by the burnt metal strip.
• Reinstall the fuse box cover.
Notes
• If a fuse blows repeatedly. do not
keep on replacing it. The cause of
the short circuit or overload must be
found. On no account should fuses
be repaired (e.g. patched up with tin
foil or wire) as this may cause seri­
ous damage elsewhere in the electri­
cal circuit or cause fire.
• Some of the equipment listed is found on
certa in models only or may be options.
Color codes:
light brown: . .
... • _ .. .. . __ . _ . 5 amps
brown: .... .
red: ....... .
light blue: ..
yellow: .....
transparent (white): ..•
light green: .. _
7.5 amps
10 amps
15 amps
20 amps
25 amps
30 amps

Fuse
arrangement
No. 1 - Heated washer jets !
B45-087C I
A 11
- .. 5
2 - Turn signals . . . . . . . . .
. 10
3 - Headlight washer (relay)
illum ination for glove compartment,
climate control, Automatic
Tr ansmission, instrument cluster ... 5
4 - License plate light . . . 5
l) Amps No.
A1l
5 - Ins trument cluster, seat heating,
test connection for cruise control,
bulb monitor, Automatic
Tr ansmis sion display, switch lighting,
mirror switches and actuators,
airbag warning light, outside
temperature indicator, climate
control, solar roof, acoustic parking
assistance system, navigation­
system, car telephone, 4 Level Air
Suspension ............ .. ...... 1 0
6 - Power locking system . . . . . . . . . 5
7 - Anti-lock brake system (ABS),
brake light switch . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 0
8 - Car telephone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. 5
9 - Heated mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 0
1 0- Automatic headlight adjustment
. 5
11 -Cruise control
(Automatic Transmission) . . .
1 0
12- On Board Diagnostic system .... _ 10
13 -Brake lights . . . . . . 1 0 DO-IT-YOURSELF
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No. 14 -Interior lights, reading lights,
anti-theft alarm system,
vanity mirror, seat memory ....... 10
15 -Instrument cluster, climate control,
mirror and seat mem ory, .
navigation system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 0
16- Electronic Stability Programm ..... 5
17 -Navigation system, 4 Level Air
Suspension, automatic headlight
adjustment .............. ...... 10
18-Hig h-beam, right ......... ....... 10
19 -H igh-beam, left . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 1 0
20 � Low beam, right, headlight
adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • . .
15
21 -Low beam, left, headlight
adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 15
22 -Side marker and tail light, right . 5
23 -Side marker and tail light, left . . . . . 5
24 -Wiper and washer system . . 25
25 -Blower for heating (climate
control), solar roof 30
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No.
A11 No.
A 11 Automatic
circuit breakers
26 -Rear window defogger,
air recirculation . . . . . . . .
30
27 -Heated steering wheel,
rear window wiper , . . . . . 15
28 -Fuel pump . . . . . . . , . . . . 20
29 - Engine timing . . . . . . . . . .
30
30 -Power roof . . . . . .
. ... 20
31 -Back-up lights, cruise control,
Automatic Transmission,
data link connector for
On Board Diagnostic,
automatic dimmng inside mirror
15
32 -Engine timing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
33 -Ciga rette lighter 15
34 - Engine timing
1l Amps
276 15 35
-Va cant
36 -Front fog lights,
rear fog light ...... .
37 -Radio ........... .
38 - Luggage compartment light, . . .
15
. . ... 20
power locking system . . . . . . . . . . 20
39 -Emergency flasher system ....... 15
40 -Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
41 -Anti-lock brake system (ABS) .. .. 25
42 -Electronic Stability Programm .... 25
43 -$-contact (radio) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
44 -Seat heating . ... ... . ... ... ..... 30 The
electric power windows and the elec­
tric seat adjusters are protected with circuit
breakers which reset automatically after
the circuit overload has been correcte d.

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Replacing bulbs
It is becoming increasingly more and more
difficult to replace vehicle light bulbs since
in many cases, other parts of the car must
first be removed before you are able to get
to the bulb. This applies especially to the
light bulbs in the front of your car which you
can only reach through the engine compart­
ment.
For your safety, we recommend that you
have your authorized Audi Dealer replace
any bulbs for you, since your dealer has nec­
essary tools, the correct bulbs and the ex­
pertise.
g Always heed all WARNINGS
� on page 232. Gas
discharge lamps
(Xenon lights)•
Yo ur vehicle may be equipped with gas dis­
charge lamps. Due to the high elec trical
voltage, have the bulbs exchanged by a
qualified technician.
Headlights with xenon light are identified by
the high voltage sticker(see symbol above).
� WARNING
Only your authorized Audi Dealer
or a qualified workshop should
change the bulbs in gas discharge
lamps (xenon light). Due to the
high voltage, improper handling
can cause serious personal injury. Insta
lling I
replacing a radio
f you wish to install a radio or replace the
factory installed radio, please note the fol­
lowing:
• The factory installed radio connectors are
designed for Genuine Audi Radios.
When installing a different radio, difficulties
could arise such as:
- the radio may not fit into the space pro­
vided
- the electrical connections may not be
compat ible
- different connector terminals may be
needed.
• Therefore, we recommend that you have
your authorized Audi Dealer install or re­
place the radiO.
They are the most familiar with the techni­
cal features of your vehicle. They also offer
Genuine Audi Radios with the necessary
installation components and instructions.
� WARNING
Improperly installing a radio could
cause a short circuit.
This could result in an electrical
fire.
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Note
• Applying a higher voltage booster
battery will cause expensive dam­
age to sensitive electronic compo­
nents, such as control units, relays,
radio, etc.
• Ve hicle with discharged battery:
Turn off lights and accessories, move lever
of automatic transmission to N (Neutral)
or P (Park) and set parking brake. Use
of jumper cables
�W ARNING
• To avoid serious personal Injury
and damage to the vehicle, heed
all warnings and instructions of
the jumper cable manufacturer.
If in doubt, call for road service.
• The jumper cables must be long
enough so that the vehicles do not
touch.
• When
connecting jumper
cables, make sure that they cannot
get caught in any moving parts in
the engine compartment. Removing
the battery cover -see
page 245.
Improper hook-up of jumper cables
can ruin the generator.
Always connect POSITIVE (+ ) to
POSITIVE (+ ). and NEGATIVE (-)to
NEGATIVE (-).
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A
Acoustic park assist
Adding - Brake fluid ...
- Engine coolant
. . . . . • • •
- Engine oil . . . . .
... •.• .. __ 11
2
242
240
236
Additional accessories ..
262
Adjusta ble steering column . . . . . 98
Adjusting
- Climate controls . . . . . . . . . . 163
- Head restraints . • . . . . . 75, 79
-M irrors . . . . . . . . . • • . . . . . . . 72
-S eats .... ... ............ ... 76
- Washer jets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250
Air circulation -luggage compart-
ment ........ .. ... .... .. . 89
Air cleaner ...... .. ... . _ .... . .. 248
Air conditioning . . . . . . . , . .
162
Air outlets . . . . . 165
Air recirculation
... ••• , • • . .
164
Air suspension .
153
Air vents . . . . . . • . . . . . . 165
Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
25
- System components
25
?00 Airbag
system . • . . . . • • • . . . . 25
-C are....... .. .. .. .. 41
- Disposal . . . . . . . . . • • . • . . .
41
- Front airbags . . . . . . . . . . . .
25
- How it works (front airbag) . . . 27
-S eating position . .
29
-S ervice .. .. .. .. ... _ ... 41
Alarm system . .
• . . . . • • • • . . . . 67
All Wheel Drive
. . . . 207
Alternator . . . . . 120, 127
Ambient lighting . . . . . . . _ . . . . . 172
Anti-Lock Brake System ..•.... 202
Anti-theft alarm system . . . . ...
67
Armrest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85, 263
Armrest with telephone ..... _ . . 19 0
Ashtray . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
180
Auto-Check System . . .
1 38
Automatic air recirculation . . . . . . 164
Automatic headlight adjustment . 14 8
Automatic shift lock . . . . . . . . .
106
Automatic transmission . . . . . . 1 04
- Back-up lights . . . . . . . . . . .
1 08
- Ign ition key safety interlock 1
04
- Reverse 1
08
- Tiptronic
105 B
Back-up lights- Automatic
transmission .
1 08
Battery . . . . . . .
. . . . . • • • 244
-C harging . .
. . • . . • .... . 246
- Replacing . . . . . 248
- Winter operation .
. . . . . . . . . 245
Belt tensioner . . . . . . • • • . • . .
. 24
Body cavity sealing .
220
Bolt-on hubcap . . . . . . . . . • . . 269
Booster seats ....... .. .. ... .. _ . 48
Boo t.............. .
184
Brake booster. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . • • . . • . . 242
Brake fluid reservoir . . . 242
Braking . . . . . . . . . . . 201
Break-in period . . • . . . . . 193
Bulb replacing . • . . . • • • • . . • 277
Buzzer 113