2000 AUDI ALLROAD coolant level

GENERA L
ILL USTR ATION----------------------
Warning and indicator lights
Symbol Page Symbol
Page
EPC Electronic
power control
123 Brake
• 126
BRAKE
(USA models)
;oo� Side
marker lights I headlights 123
� Self-le
veling suspension 12
3 (CD) Brake
• 12
6
(Canada models)
@ Electronic
Stability Program (ESP) 12
4
0 Gener
ator, Battery voltage
127, 143
� Electronic
immobilizer 12
4
t Safety
belt 127
¢!:} Turn
signals, emergency flasher 12
5, 152
� D High
beam 125
� Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) 12
5
CHECK
AIR Airbag system 25, 125
BAG OK
Auto-Check
system ok I no failure
140
in the checked systems
-�- Coolant
temperature
• 141
and level
� Oil pressure
• 14
3
ABS Anti-lock
brake system
125
(USA models) BRAKE
Brake
lights malfunc tion
141
LIGHT (USA
models)
9) Anti-lock
brake system
125
(Canada models) (@) Brake
lights malfunc tion
141
(Canada models)
10

--------------------CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT
Warning light
If the coolant warning light m the Auto­
Check System (see page 141) flashes when
driving, the engine may be overheated be­
cause of low coolant level.
Note
Do not install accessories (addi­
tional lights or Insect screens. for
example) on top of the front bumper.
They may restrict engine cooling
and cause engine damage.
Always heed all WA RNINGS
on page 142 and 232. 5
- Fuel gauge
iU
The fuel gauge works when the ignition is
switched on.
The fuel tank capacity is approximately 18.5
gallons (70 liters).
When the needle reaches the red area
there is a reserve of about 2.4 U.S. gallon �
(9 liters) of fuel left in the tank. lime to re­
fuel.
The fuel pump symbol in the instrument
cluster lights up as an additional reminder to
refuel.
Never run the tank completely dry. See also
page 222. 6
- Speedometer I odometer
Speedometer Refer to "Break-In Period" before driving
off see page 193.
The speedometer indicates the speed.
On U.S. models, the outer row of numbers
� larg ": numbers) indicates the vehicle speed
1n m1les per hour (mph). The inner row
(small numbers) indicates the vehicle
speed in kilometres per hour (km I h).
The arrangement of the instruments in the
c !uster may vary depending on engine ver­
SIOn.
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Radio frequency display
If the radio is switched on and no second
priority faults are present, the OK symbol
will go out and the display will show the fre­
quenc y selected and various other informa­
tion. This feature depends on the type of ra­
dio fitted.
These displays are in addition to the radio
display -see separate operating instruc­
tions for radio.
13 8 Auto-Check
system
In addition to the warning lights the Auto­
Check System consistently monitors cer­
tain individual functions and components of
the vehicle as soon as the ignition is turned
on and when the vehicle is moving.
Malfunctions or urgent repairs are audi bly
signaled as well as displayed by red (prior­
ity 1) or yellow (priority 2) light symbols in
the instrument cluster.
You are thus reminded that a problem exists
which should be corrected for your conve­
nience and safety, and to prevent the risk of
considerable damage to your vehicle due to
cert ain malfunctions.
The Auto-Check System incorporates a
speed warning feature and is also used
to display certain radio information_
The following malfunctions or warnings can
be displayed: Red Symbols (priority
1)
Engine coolant level is too low/
Engine temperature is too high
(moving symbol).
Engine oil pressure is too low
(moving symbol).

--------------------CONTROLS AND
EQUIPMEN T
If there are one or more faults, the driver in­
formation disappears about 15 seconds af­
ter the engine has been started and the ap­
propriate fault symbol appears in the
display.
If neither "OK" nor any other fault symbol
appear in the displa y, the auto-check sy­
stem must itself be checked. Displays
In case of a malfunction or component fail­
ure, the acoustic warning will sound and the
following symbols can appear.
Brake light
USA models:
Canada models: BRAKE
LIGHT
(@)
The following electrical components should
be checked, repaired or replaced, as neces­
sary:
• Brake light bulbs
• Fuses
• All wiring connections Engine
coolant
temperature /level
If the light flashes, either the coolant ten:­
perature is too high, or the coolant level1s
too low.
• If the light starts to f_lash, move
the vehicle a safe d1stance off
the road, stop the engine, depress
the emergency flasher switch, turn
off the engine and let it cool down.
Check coolant level. Top up as necessary
(see "Cooling system", page 238). ·
g Always heed all WA RNINGS
� on page 232.
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�W ARNING
• The engine compartment of any
motor vehicle is a potentially haz­
ardous area. Before you check any­
thing in the engine compartment,
stop the engine and let it cool
down. Always exercise extreme
caution when working under the
engine hood. Heed all of the
WA RNINGS on page 232.
• To reduce the risk of being
burned, never open the hood if you
see or hear steam or coolant es­
caping from the engine compart­
ment. Wait until no steam or cool­
ant can be seen or heard before
carefully opening the hood.
• Never touch the radiator fan.
The auxiliary fan is temperature
controlled and can switch on sud­
denly.
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WARNING continued
• Reduce the risk of scalding from
hot coolant by following these
steps:
If the coolant reservoir cap must
be removed. wait until the en­
gine has cooled down.
- Protect face, hands. and arms
from escaping fluid and steam
by cov ering the cap with a large.
thick rag.
Tu rn the cap slowly and very
carefully in a counter-clockwise
direction while applying light.
downward pressure on the top
of the cap.
- To help avoid being burned. do
not spill antifreeze or coolant on
the exhaust system or hot en­
gine parts. Under some condi·
tions. the ethylene glycol in en·
gine coolant can catch fire. •
If a visual check shows the coolant level
and the V-belt normal, and the warning light
still does not go out, do not continue
driving. See your authorized Audi Dealer.
• If the coolant level and the V-belt are nor­
mal, the malfunc tion may be in the auxiliary
radiator fan. You can continue driving to the
nearest authorized Audi Dealer. The wind
from the moving vehicle and the main radia­
tor fan driven by the V-belt will be enough to
keep the angine cool. However, avoid idling
for a long time or driving very slowly.
If the V-belt is torn, the main radiator fan, the
power steering and the gener ator will also
not work.
Obtain expert assistance.
Refer to "Coolant temperature gauge" on
page 118 for detai ls.

VEHI
CLE CARE
J'4 WARN ING continued
• If you must work underneath
the vehicle with the wheels on the
ground, always make sure the ve­
hicle is on level ground. that the
wheels are always securely
blocked and that the engine can­
not be started. Always remove the
ignition key before anyone gets
under the vehicle.
Always make sure the transmis­
sion selector lever (automatic
transmission) is in "P" (Park posi­
tion) and the hand brake is firmly
applied.
• Always be extremely careful
when working on the vehicle. Al­ways follow commonly accepted safety practices and general com­
mon sense. Never risk personal in­
jury.
230 �
Changing the engine settings
will adversely aHect emission
levels. This Is detrimental to the en­
vi ronment and increases fuel con­
sumption.
Always observe environmental reg­
ulations when disposing of old en­
gine oil. used brake fluid, dirty en­
gine coolant, spent batteries or
worn out tires.

Checking the
engine coolant
level
The coolant expansion tank is located on the
left of the engine compartment -see il­
lustration.
The coolant level is automatically monitored
by the Auto-Check System -see page 141.
However, it is still recommended to check
the coolant lev�l visually from time to time
and always before going on a longer trip.
�W ARNING
To reduce the risk of being burned.
never open the hood if you see or
hear steam or coolant escaping
from the engine compartment.
Wait until no steam or coolant can
be seen or heard before carefully
opening the hood and following
the precautions on the next page.
Always heed all WA RNINGS
on page 232. To
obtain an accurate reading, the engine
must be switched off.
Since the expa nsion tank is transparent, the
cap need not be removed to check the cool­
ant level.
The coolant level must be between the
"MIN" and "MAX" marks when the en­
gine is cold and can be slig htly above the
"MAX" mark if the engine is warm. VE
HICLE CARE
The expansion tank in your vehicle is
equipped with an electric coolant level
checking device.
When the coolant level is too low, the warn­
ing light (see page 141) in the Auto-Check
System will blink until you add coolant and
the coolant level has been restored to nor­
mal.
Coolant losses
Coolant losses may indicate a leak in the
cooling system. In the event of coolant
losses, the cooling system should be in­
spected immediately by your authorized
Audi Dealer. It is not enough merely to add
coolant.
In a sealed system, losses can occur only if
the boiling point of the coolant is exceeded
as a result of overheating.
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Radiator
fan
The radiator fan is driven by the engine via
the V-belt. The viscous clutch regulates the
speed of the fan according to the tempera­
ture of the coolant.
An auxiliary electric radiator fan switches on
and off depending on coolant temperature
and other vehicle operation conditions.
� WARNING
• Always use extreme caution to
prevent clothing. jewelry, or long
hair from getting caught in the en­
gine driven radiator fan, V-belt or
other moving parts.
• Never touch the auxiliary elec­
tric radiator fan. The fan can
switch on suddenly and injure you.
Always heed all WA RNINGS
on page 232. Power
steering
Yo ur vehicle is equipped with a Servotro­
nic power steering. The degree of
power assistance is regulated electronically
according to road speed.
The fluid reservoir is in the engine compart­
ment near the windshield washer container.
The correct fluid level in the reserv oir is im­
portant for the proper functioning of power
steer ing.
The power steering fluid level is checked
during the scheduled Maintenance ser­
vices.
If the electronic regulating system is not
working properly, this is most noticeable
when turning the steering wheel at low
speeds (for example when parking) -more
effort will be required than usual. The fault
should be rectified by an Audi Dealer as
soon as possible. VEH
ICLE CARE
Note
• When the engine is running, never hold
the steering wheel turned all the way to the
right or to the left for longer than 15 sec­
onds. The power steering pump will over­
heat the hydraulic fluid if you hold the steer­
ing wheel all the way turned.
This will damage the power steering
system.
Each time the steering wheel is turned all
the way to the right or left when stopped,
you will hear noises caused by the severe
stress placed on the power steering pump.
At the same time, engine idle speed drops.
• If the power steering system
should fail, or if the engine is not
running (for example, while being
towed). you will still be able to steer
the vehicle, however. more effort
will be required.
• If the power steering system should
have a leak, or is not functioning properly,
contact your authorized Audi Dealer imme­
diately.
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