2008 AUDI A4 AVANT transmission

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& WARNING (continued)
mission in "P" (Park), or engaging a gear in a manual transmission
will
not prevent the vehicle from moving.
• Before you change a wheel, be sure the ground is level and firm.
If necessary, use a sturdy board under the jack.
• After installing the spare wheel, make sure that you remount
the flat tire/wheel in its storage area properly and tighten the
knurled retaining screw securely . •
Changing a wheel
When you change a wheel, follow the sequence described
below step-by-step and exactly in that order.
1. Remove the decorative wheel cover*. For more details
see also
=> page 320, "Decorative wheel covers" or
=> page 320, "Wheels with cap -covered wheel bolts".
2. Loosen the wheel bolts => page 321.
3.
Locate the proper mounting point for the jack and align
the jack below that
point=> page 321.
4. Lift the car with the jack => page 321.
5.
Take the flat wheel off and then put the spare on
=> page 323.
6. Tighten all wheel bolts lightly.
7.
Lower the vehicle with the jack.
8. Use the wheel bolt wrench and
firmly tighten all wheel
bolts=> page 321.
9. Put the decorative wheel cover* back on.
LJ}. WARNING
Always read and head all WARNINGS and information :::::> & in
"Raising the vehicle" on
page 321 and :::::, page 324. •
After changing a wheel
A wheel change is not complete without the following
actions.
-Store and secure the replaced wheel in the spare wheel
well.
-Put the tool case and the jack back in place in the luggage
compartment.
-Check the tire pressure on the spare wheel immediately
after mounting it.
- As soon as possible, have the
tightening torques on all
wheel bolts checked with a torque wrench. The correct
tightening torque is
90 ft lb (120 Nml.
- Have the flat tire
replaced as soon as possible.
[ i] Tips
• If you notice while changing a tire that the wheel bolts are
corroded and difficult to turn, then they should be replaced before
you check the tightening torque.
• Drive at reduced speed until you have the tightening torques
checked .•
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Fuses and bulbs -
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0 Note No. Equipment Amps
• On no account should fuses be repaired (e.g. patched up with tin 13 Steering column module 10
foil or wire) as this may cause serious damage elsewhere in the elec -14 Brake lights 10
trical circuit or cause fire.
15 Instrument cluster, Navigation system 10
• If a fuse blows repeatedly, do not keep replacing it. Instead, have
the cause for the repeated short circuit or overload tracked and Garage door opener
5
fixed.
•
Level, tire pressure control, park assist,
17 light/rain sensor 10
Fuse list Automatic headlight range control, left 5
Fuses which can be replaced. 19 Fog lights, rear fog light 15
20
Not used
No. Equipment Amps
21 Not used
1 Air conditioner 10 Front doors 15
2
Footwell illumination 5 23 Rear doors 15
3 Heated washer jets 5 Central convenience electrical system 20
4 Radiator fan 5 25 Heater blower 30
5
Telephone, oil level sensor, multifunction 10 26 Rear window defogger 30
switch, rear heated Seat, shift gate
27 Socket for trailer towing (controller) 30
6
Air conditioner (air quality sensor), air pressure 5 28 Fuel pump 20 sensor
Electronic Stabilization Program (ESP), brake
29 Not used
7 light switch, clutch pedal switch, steering angle 10 Power sunroof 20
sensor Automatic transmission, mirror dimming, diag-
31 15 8 Telephone 5 nosis socket
9 Brake booster (vacuum pump) 15 Towing assembly 15
10
Automatic headlight beam adjustment, auto -5 33 Cigarette
lighter 20
matic headlight range control, right
Electrical socket 20
11
Airbag 5 35 Luggage compartment socket 20
12
Diagnosis socket 10 Windshield wiper system 30
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Emergency situations
General
This section i s intended for trained emergency crews and working
personnel who have the necessary tools and equipment to perform
these operations.
•
Starting by pushing or towing
0 Note
Vehicles with an automatic transmission cannot be started by
pushing or towing . •
Starting with jumper cables
If n ece ssary, the eng in e can b e star ted by conne cting it to
the battery of another veh ic le .
If th e engin e shou ld fai l to start because of a discharged or weak
b at te ry, the batt ery can be co nnected t o the ba ttery of
another
ve hic le, us ing a pair of jumper cables to start the engine.
Jumper cables
Use
only jumper cables of sufficient ly large cross se ction to safe ly
c a rry the st ar ter curr ent. Refer to th e m anuf actu rer's specific ations.
Us e on ly j um per ca bles with
isolated term ina l clam ps and prop erly
marked for distinction:
plus (+l cable in most c ases c olored red
minus (- l cable in most cases co lored black .
& WARNING
Batteries contain electricity , acid, and gas . Any of these can cause
very serious or fatal injury. Follow the instructions below for safe
handling of your vehicle 's battery.
• Always shield your eyes and avoid leaning over the battery
whenever possible .
• A discharged battery can already freeze at temperatures just
below 32 °F (0 °Cl. Before connecting a jumper cable, the frozen
battery must be thawed completely , otherwise it could explode.
• Do not allow battery acid to contact eyes or skin . Flush any
contacted area with water immediately .
• Improper use of a booster battery to start a vehicle may cause
an explosion.
• Vehicle batteries generate e xplosive gases . Keep sparks, flame
and lighted cigarettes away from batteries.
• Do not try to jump start any vehicle with a low ac id level in the
battery.
• The voltage of the booster battery must also have a 12-Volt
rating . The capacity (Ahl of the booster battery should not be
lower than that of the discharged battery . Use of batteries of
different voltage or substantially different
" Ah " rating may cause
an e xplosion and personal injury .
• Never charge a frozen battery. Gas trapped in the ice may cause
an explosion .
• Never charge or use a battery that has been frozen . The battery
case may have be weakened.
• Use of batteries of different voltage or substantially different
capacity (Ah ) rating may cause an explosion and injury . The
capacity (Ah l of the booster battery should not be lower than that
of the discharged battery . ..,_

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• Before you check anything in the engine compartment, always
read and heed all
WARNINGS~ page 265, "Engine compartment".
0 Note
• Applying a higher voltage booster battery will cause expensive
damage to sensitive electronic components, such as control units,
relays, radio, etc .
• There must be no electrical contact between the vehicles as
otherwise current could already start to flow as soon as the positive
( + ) terminals are connected.
[ i] Tips
• The discharged battery must be properly connected to the
vehicle's electrical system. •
Use of jumper cables
Make sure to connect the jumper cable clamps in exactly
the order described below!
Vehicle with discharged battery:
Fig. 234 Jump­
starting with the
battery of another
vehicle: A -discharged
vehicle battery, B -
booster battery
- Turn off lights and accessories, move lever of automatic
transmission to
N (Neutral) or P (Park) and set parking
brake.
Connect POSITIVE (+) to POSITIVE (+) (red)
1. Connect clamp of plus cable to positive( +) terminal (D
:::> fig. 234 of discharged vehicle battery @.
2. Connect clamp on opposite end of cable to positive(+)
terminal
@ of booster battery ®·
Connect NEGATIVE (-) to NEGATIVE (-) (black)
3. Connect clamp of minus cable (black) to negative (-)
terminal
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4. Connect clamp on opposite end of negative cable to the
negative(-) terminal© of the discharged vehicle battery
@.
- Check that all screw plugs on the battery cells are
screwed in firmly. If not, tighten plugs prior to
connecting clamp on negative battery terminal.
Starting the engine
-Start the engine of the vehicle with the booster battery.
Run the engine at a moderate speed.
- Start engine with discharged vehicle battery in the usual
manner .
- If the engine fails to start: do not keep the starter
cranking for longer than 10 seconds. Wait for about 30
seconds and then try again.
- With engine running, remove jumper cables from both
vehicles in exact
reverse order.
The battery is vented to the outside to prevent gases from entering
the vehicle interior.
Make sure that the jumper clamps are well connected with their
metal parts in full contact with the battery terminals .
& WARNING
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.
• 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.
& WARNING (continued)
• Before you check anything in the engine compartment, always
read and heed all
WARNINGS:::::, page 265, "Engine compartment".
0 Note
Improperly connected jumper cables can damage or destroy the
generator .
• Always connect POSITIVE (+l to POSITIVE(+), and NEGATIVE (-l to
NEGATIVE (- l terminal.
• Check that all screw plugs on the battery cells are screwed in
firmly. If not, tighten plugs prior to connecting clamp on negative
battery terminal.
• Please note that the procedure for connecting a jumper cable as
described above applies specifically to the case of your vehicle
being jump started. When you are giving a jump start to another
vehicle, do not connect the minus 1-1 cable to the minus (-1 terminal
on the discharged battery @::::, page 331, fig. 234. Instead, securely
connect the minus (-l cable to either a massive metal component
that is firmly bolted to the engine block or to the engine block itself .
If the battery that is being charged does not vent to the outside,
escaping battery gas could ignite and explode! •
Emergency towing with commercial
tow truck
General hints
Your Audi requires special handling for towing.
The following information is to be used by commercial tow truck
operators who know how to operate their equipment safely.
• Never tow your Audi, towing will cause damage to the engine
and transmission. .,_

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Rear hook up
These s te p s app ly fo r w in chi ng the vehi cle on to a car
c arr ier w ith the re a r f ir st.
- Have the vehic le ali gne d cent ered wi th the ca r carr ier
r a mp.
- Attach the win ch hook to t he
rear to wline eye
=> pa ge 334, fig. 237 .
- On ce th e ca r is po sit io ned on t he car ca rrie r, ha ve safety
c hain (s ) a ttach ed t o the
fron t towline eye => pag e 333an d
ti ghte ned .
[ i] Tips
Chec k carefu lly to ma ke sure the veh icle is hoo ked up securel y
b ef ore mov ing the ca r up the ca r ca rrier r amp. •
Lifting the vehicle
Important safety precautions
Be aware of the following hazards before l ift ing the vehic le w ith a
w ork sho p ho is t or f lo or jack :
• The vehicle should never be lifted or jacked up from underneath
the engine oil pan, the transmission housing , the front or rear axle
or the body side members . This could lead to serious damage.
• Use lifting equipment with padded contact surfaces to avoid
damage to the underbody or chassis frame.
• Alternatively, cover the contact surfaces on workshop hoist or
floor ja ck with rubber pads before lifting.
• Before driving over a workshop hoist , check that the vehicle
weight does not exceed the permissible lifting capacity of the hoist. •
Before driving over a workshop hoist , ensure that there is suffi ­
cient clearance between the hoist and low parts of the vehicle .
& WARNING
To reduce the risk of serious injury and vehicle damage:
• Always lift the vehicle only at the special workshop hoist and
floor jack lift points illustrated
=> fig . 239 and => fig . 240 .
• Failure to lift the vehicle at these points could cause the vehicle
to tilt or fall from a lift if there is a change in vehicle weight distri­
bution and balance . This might happen, for example, when heavy
components such as the engine block or transmission are
removed .
• When removing such heavy components, anchor vehicle to
hoist or add corresponding weights to maintain the center of
gravity . Otherwise , the vehicle might tilt or slip off the hoist ,
causing serious personal injury .
•
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General information
Explanation of technical data
Some of the technical data listed in this manual require
further explanation.
The technical da ta for your vehicle are listed in the charts starting
on => page 343. This chapter p rovides general information, notes
and restrictions which apply to these data. •
Vehicle identification
The key data ore given on the vehicle identification
number (VIN) plate and the vehicle data sticker.
Fig . 241 Vehicle Identi­
fication Number (VIN)
plate: location on
driver's side dash
panel Fig
. 242 The vehicle
identification label
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inside the luggage
compartment
The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN}
is located on the driver's side so that it is visible from the outside
through the windshield -
see:::::, fig. 241.
The vehicle identification label
is located in the luggage compartment in the spare wheel well.
The
label => fig. 242 shows the following vehicle data:
G) Production control no.
0 Vehicle identification no .
© Type code number
© Type designation/engine output in Kilowatts
© Engine and transmission code letter
© Pain t no./lnt erior
0 Optional equipment no.'s
Vehicle data 2 to 7 are also found in your Maintenance
& Warranty
booklet .
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• Always support your vehicle with safety stands if it i s neces­
sary to work underneath the vehicle. The jack supplied with the
vehicle is not adequate for this purpose and could collapse
causing serious personal injury .
• If you must work underneath the vehicle with the wheels on
the ground , always make sure the vehicle is on level ground , that
the wheels are always securely blocked and that the engine
cannot be started .
• Always make sure the transmission selector lever (automatic
transmission) is in
" P " (Park position) and the park brake is firmly
applied.
ffi For the sake of the environment
• Changing the engine settings wi ll adverse ly affect emission
l eve ls . T hi s is detri menta l to th e envi ro nm ent and increas es fu el
consumption .
• Always observ e env ironmenta l re gulations w hen disposing of
old e ngine oil, used brake f luid, dirty engine coo lant, spent batteries
or worn out tires .•
Additional accessories,
modifications and parts replacement
Additional accessories and parts
replacement
Alway s co nsult an autho rized Audi de aler before
pu rchasing acc essories .
Your vehicle incorporates t he latest safety d esig n f eatures ensuring
a high standa rd of active and pas sive safety . Th
is saf ety could be compromised by non -approved changes to the
v ehi cle . F or thi s re aso n, if par ts have to be re pla ced , pl ease obs erve
th e fo llow ing points when insta lling add itional acc essories :
A pproved Aud i accesso ries and gen uine Audi pa rts a re avai la bl e
fr om authori zed Aud i dea lers .
Th ese dealers also have the necessary faci lities, tools and tra ined
spec ia li sts to in sta ll th e parts an d acce ssor ies pr op erly .
& WARNING
Using the wrong spare parts or using non -approved accessories
can cause 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 vehicle .
• Never install accessories such as telephone cradles or
beverage holders on airbag covers or within the airbag deploy­
ment zones . Doing so will increase the risk of injury if airbags are
triggered in an accident!
• Before you check anything in the engine compartment , always
read and heed all WARNINGS
=> page 265.
0 Note
• I f item s ot her than ge nuin e Audi s pa re pa rts, add- on eq uipment
and accessory items are us ed or if r epair wor k is not performed
according to s pecified methods, thi s can re sult in severe damage to
your v ehicle's eng ine and body (suc h as c orros io n) a nd advers ely
affect yo ur vehic le 's wa rranty.
• Th e manufacturer cannot be held liable for damage w hich occurs
d ue t o fa ilur e to comply w it h these stipu lation s.•