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CARE
Spark plugs
Spark plugs are replaced during the Audi
scheduled Maintenance Service.
If you have to replace the spark plugs be
tween the Audi Maintenance services, be
sure to note the following:
• Engine, spark plugs and the ignition sys
tem are matched to each other. To avoid
faulty operation or engine damage, use only
Original Audi spark plugs. It is especially im
portant to note the number of electrodes on
the spark plug and the heat value.
• Since spark plug specifications may
change for technical reasons during a model
year, we recommend that you obtain your
spark plugs from an authorized Audi Dealer,
who has the latest information.
Always heed all WARNINGS
on page 232. Belts
Ribbed V-Belt
The radiator fan, hydraulic pump (power
steering), alternator and air conditioner
compressor are driven by one V-belt.
The installed V-belt conforms to the highest
quality requirements. The V-belt adjusts its
own tension.
Replacing of the V-belt should be
performed by your authorized Audi
Dealer or a qualified workshop.
When replacing a belt, it is not sufficient to
use just any belt of the same size. For safe
and reliable operation, use only Genuine
Audi V-belts specially designed for your ve
hicle. The correct belts can be obta ined at
your authorized Audi Dealer. �W
ARNING
To prevent serious personal inju
ries stay well clear of the V-belt,
The radiator fan and the V-belt
driven accessories when the en
gine is running. The V-belt will be
inspected and replaced by your au
thorized Audi Dealer during a
scheduled Maintenance Service.
Timing belt
• Yo ur engine is equipped with a long last
ing toothed belt. The belt will be in
spected and replaced during a scheduled
Maintenance Service.
Always heed all WA RNINGS
on page 232.
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HABEnCAL INDEX----------------------------------------------
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
