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Paint scratches should be touched up as soon as possible to prevent
corrosion => page 202, "Touch -up pain t" .
& WARNING
• Moi sture and i ce on brake s may affect braking efficiency -
=> page 186 , "Gene ral inform ation ". Te st the brakes caref ully a fter
e ac h veh icle was h.
• Alway s read and heed all W ARNING S and t he infor mation
=> page 1 98. •
App lies to vehi cles : w ith Cast a lloy whee ls
Cast (light) alloy wheels
Cast (light) alloy wheels require special care.
- Wash the wheels with a spo nge or hose brush every
o ther week .
- For deep cleaning afte rwards, use only a dedicated
a cid
free
cast alloy whee l cleaner.
- Rub a coat of
liquid wa x onto the rims every t hree month .
Be sure to reach and treat all parts of the rim.
To preserve the decorative appearance of the cast alloy wheels,
some special care is necessary. In addition to road dirt and salt, brake dust is also corrosive . If left on for too long, brake dust can
cause pitting.
Use on ly specia l acid -free cleaners formu lated for a lloy rims . Safe
products are availab le at your Audi dealer . Never leave the cleaner
on the rims longer than specified on the label. If not rinsed off
promptly, the acid contained in some c leaners can attack the
threads on the wheel bo lts . Never use abrasive or metal polishing cleaning agents
. If the protec
t ive coating has been chipped, e.g . by kicked up road dirt, touch it
up as soon as possib le.
& WARNING
• Moisture and ice on br akes m ay affect braki ng effici ency
=> page 1 86, "Gen eral inf or mation ". Te st the brake s carefully each
ti m e you w ash th e vehi cle .
• Always read and heed all WARNINGS and other informa tion
=> page 198 . •
Body cavity sealing
T he body cavity se aling does not need to be checked.
All body cavities which could be affected by corrosion have been
given thorough protection at the fac tory.
This sealing does not require any inspection or additional treat
ment . If any wax should seep out of the cavi ty when the amb ient
temperature is high, it can be removed with a p lastic scraper and a
suitable solvent .
& WARNING
Solvents can be dangerou s.
• Ben zin e is flamm able and to xic. If you use b en zi ne for re moving
the wax, keep spark s, flame and lighted cigarette s away . Never
dump ben zine on the ground , into open st ream s or do wn sewage
dr ain s.
• Be sure to ob serve all safet y and env ironment al regul atio ns .
Follow all in stru ction s on the c ont ainer .
• Alwa ys read and heed all WARNINGS and the infor mation
=> page 1 98 . •

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© Jump start points(+) under a cover, (-) bolt head ... .
© Windshield/head light washer container ( O ) .... ... .
& WARNING
Before you check anything in the engine compartment , always
read and heed all WARNINGS
=> & in "Working in the engine
compartment" on
page 217. •
Applies to v ehic le s : w ith 3,2 1 250 -hp eng ine
3 .21 250-hp engine
280
233
These are the most important items that you can check.
Fig. 138 Engine compartment: 3.21 250-hp engine
0
0
®
©
Coolant expansion tank (J _J
Engine oil dipstick (orange)
Engine oil filler cap
('l:::r.)
Brake fluid reservoir ( ) 225
221
222 227
© Jump start points (
+l under a cover, (-) bolt head .. . .
© Windshield/headlight washer container (Q ) ....... .
& WARNING
Before you check anything in the engine compartment , always
read and heed all WARNINGS
=> & in "Working in the engine
compartment" on
page 217. •
Engine oil
Engine oil specifications
280
233
The engine oil used in your Audi needs the right kind of
oil.
The engine in your Audi is a sophisticated powerplant that was built
to exacting spec ifications. This engine needs the right kind of
engine oil that meets specifications regarding quality and viscosity
so that it can run smoothly and reliably. Choosing the right oil and
changing oil within the time and mileage intervals printed in your
vehicle's Warranty
& Maintenance booklet matters a lot more today
than it did years ago . Audi has developed a special quality standard
for engine oil that will help assure that your vehicle's engine will ge t
the lubrication it needs for proper operation .
Modern engine lubrication has taken a quantum leap in the last few
years . Many synthetic oils available today provide better engine
lubrication that can outlast traditional petro leum -based oils ,
making them a smart choice for use throughout the life of your Audi.
Whether you use synthetic or petroleum -based engine oil, the oi l
that you use must conform to Audi's oil quality standard VW 502 00
to help keep your vehicle's engine running smoothly and help prevent the formation of harmful deposits, sometimes called
"s ludge," that over time can lead to expensive repairs.
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Vehicle care I I irechnical data

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• the engine compartment heats up because the vehicle is parked
in intense sunlight.
& WARNING
• To reduce the risk of personal injury never touch the radiator
fan.
• The auxiliary electric fan is temperature controlled and can
switch on suddenly even when the engine is not running .
• The auxiliary radiator fan switches on automatically when the
engine coolant reaches a certain temperature and will continue to
run until the coolant temperature drops. •
Brake fluid
Checking brake fluid level
The brake fluid level can be checked with a quick glance.
Fig. 143 Engine
compartment: brake
fluid reservoir
Before you check anything in the engine compartment,
always read and heed all WARNINGS=> & in "Working in
the engine compartment" on
page 217.
-Read the brake fluid level from the brake fluid reservoir
=> fig. 143. The brake fluid level must be between the
"MIN" and "MAX" markings.
The brake fluid reservoir is located behind the rear partition of the
engine compartment on the left side~ page 218.
The fluid level may drop slightly after some time due to the auto
matic adjustment of the brake pads. This is not cause for alarm.
If the brake fluid level falls considerably below the "MIN" mark, the
brake warning/indicator light (U.S. models:
BRAKE, Canadian models:
(Cf))) will come on~ page 19 and~ page 33. Do not continue to
operate the vehicle. The complete brake system should be thor
oughly checked by an authorized Audi dealer or other qualified
facility and the cause corrected. If the brake fluid level is too low, the
brake warning/indicator light will illuminate. Contact an authorized
Audi dealer
immediately. •
Changing brake fluid
Have the brake fluid changed by an experienced techni
cian.
Brake fluid absorbs moisture from the air. If the water content in the
brake fluid is too high, corrosion in the brake system may result
after a period of time . The boiling point of the brake fluid will also
decrease considerably and decrease braking performance.
Therefore, the brake fluid must be changed
every two years. Always
use new brake fluid which conforms to Federal Motor Vehicle Stan
dard "FMVSS 116 DOT 4".
The brake fluid reservoir can be difficult to reach, therefore, we
recommend that you have the brake fluid changed by your autho
rized
Audi dealer. Your dealer has the correct tools, the right brake
fluid and the know-how to do this for you.
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& WARNING
• Bra ke fluid i s poiso nou s. It must be stor ed only in the clo se d
original container out of the rea ch of children!
• Bra ke failure can re sult from old or inappropri ate br ake fluid .
Ob serve the se pre cauti ons:
- Use o nly br ake fluid th at m eets S AE spe cific ation
J 1703 and
co nform s to Fed era l Mo tor Vehic le Standard 11 6. Alway s check
w ith your authori zed Aud i de aler to mak e sure y ou are usi ng
the correc t brake fluid. The corre ct type of brake flu id i s also
indica ted on the br ake fl uid re se rvoi r.
- The brake fluid mu st be new . Heavy u se of the brake s can
ca use a vapor lock if th e bra ke fluid is left in the system too
long. Thi s can seriou sly affect the effic iency of the brake s as
w ell as y our safet y. T his c ould re s u lt in an a ccident .
0 Note
Brake fluid wil l damage the paint of your vehicle .
~ For the sake of the environment
Because of the problem of proper disposal of brake fluid as well as
the special tools required and the necessary expertise, we recom
mend that you have the brake fluid changed by your authorized Audi
dea ler. •
Battery
General information
Your vehicle is equipped with a specia l battery, an AGM battery. This
ba ttery is loca ted in the luggage compar tment and must be
replaced with an original equipment battery. Under normal oper
ating conditions, the battery is
ma inten anc e-free .
Have the battery checked when you take your vehicle in for service .
You a re well advised to replace a battery that is o lder than 5 years .
Disconn ecting th e batt ery te rmin als
Some vehicle functions (power w indow regulators, for example) are
lost if the battery terminals are disconnected. These functions have
to be relearned after the battery terminals are connected again. To prevent this, the battery should only be disconnected from the
vehic le electrical sys tem when abso lutely necessary for repairs .
Vehi cles not dri ven for lo ng p eriods
If you are going to let your vehic le stand for a long time and n ot
drive it, you should remember there are e lectrica l components
whic h are still functioning and they will draw energy from the
battery and drain it, for example, the engine immobilizer. To prevent
t his, you can eithe r charge the batte ry occasionally to keep it in
good working condition or you can disconnect the negative cable
on the battery.
W int er op erati on
During the winter months, batte ry capacity tends to decrease as
temperatures drop . This is because more power is also consumed
whi le starting, and the headlights, rear window defogger, etc ., are
used more often.
Avoid unnecessary power consumption, particularly in city traffic or
when trave ling o nly short distances . Let your authorized Audi dealer
check the capacity of the vehicle battery before winter sets in
~ page 232. A we ll charged battery will not only preven t starting
problems when the weather is cold, but will also last longer.
Repla cing batter y
The new battery must hav e the same capacity, voltage ( 12 volts),
amperage, construction and p lug sea ling, as the orig inal battery .
Specifications are listed on the battery housing. Batteries specia lly
developed by Aud i fulfill the main tenance, output, and safe ty
requirements. ...,

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• Transmitters with the same frequency , such as radio head
phones in the vehic le or radio equipment, can cause a temporary
disruption of the system through excessive electromagnetic fields .
• Elimina te the interference if possible/if you can and then
proceed as follows : Turn off the engine for 20 minutes . T hen drive
another
1 0 min. If the warning light comes on aga in, you should
contact your authorized Audi dealer immediately to have the problem corrected .
• Do not use commercially avai lable tire sea lants. Otherwise, the
e lectrical componen ts of the tire pressure monitoring system* wil l
no longer work properly and the sensor for the tire pressure moni
toring system * will have to be replaced by a qualified workshop .•
Run-flat tires
Ap plies to ve hic les : w it h R un -f la t tires
Introduction
Run-flat tires help keep you moving if a tire goes flat.
Re inforced sidewalls give the tires run -flat capability if t ire pressure
is lost .
We recommend that run -flat tires only be mounted on vehicles that
were origina lly equipped with these special tires at the factory and
have a Tire Pressure Monitoring System.
Run-flat tire s can be identified by the letter s "RSC" on the tire side
wa ll.
If you do change the tires on you r vehicle from normal to run -flat
tires , you must buy the special rims required for run -flat tires, and
the Tire Pressure Mon itoring System must be reprogrammed by an
authorized Audi dea ler or other qual ified workshop.
What do run -fl at tires do ?
These specia l tires have run-flat capabilities that help keep you
moving if a tire loses pressure and goes flat. Under favorab le condi -tions tires can be driven
a
t lea st 30 mile s (50 km ), but you must not
drive
fa ster than 50 mph (80 km/h )=> page 259, "Driving with run
flat tires".
The Tire Pressure Monitoring System constant ly checks the air pres
sure in the tires. If the run-flat system is active (shown in the center
display), you must inspect the affected t ire or t ires and then decide
whether to cont inue dr iving. Be sure to fol low these tips
=> page 259, "Driving with run -flat tir es" .
When it is n ot po ssible to c ontinue dri ving, ev en with
run-flat tir es?
• I f the Electronic Stabi lization Program (ESP) is not work ing o r
keeps coming on.
• I f the Tire Pressure Monitoring System does not work.
• I f the tire has been severely damaged, in a crash, for example .
T he t read can separate from a damaged tire as the wheel turns , and
hit parts of the vehicle, such as the fuel tank filler neck, fuel lines or
brake lines.
• Do not con tin ue d riving if severe vibra tion occurs or if the tire
starts to smoke because the tire is running hot.
• Do not conti nue drivi ng if da mage to the tire, such as cracks in
the sidewal l, appears .
& WARNING
Improper use of run -fl at tires can cause ve hic le da mage th at can
le ad to los s of vehicle control , a crash and seriou s personal injury .
• Run-flat t ires can only be used w ith spe cial rims .
• Run -fl at tires must always be monitored with a properly
programmed Tire Pre ssure Monitoring Sy stem.
• Alway s inspect a tire that ha s lo st air to make sure it i s safe to
drive with the tire in the run -flat mode .
• Never dr ive with run -fl at tire s th at have been dam aged in a
colli sion.

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Equipment No.
II Equipment
Amps I
Engine relay, fuel tank control unit, Airbag Off 16 A/C system (control unit) 10
1 light, light switch (switch illumination), diagnos-10
tic connector
17 Tire pressure monitoring system (control unit) 5
18 Not used
2 ABS, ASR, ESP, brake light switch 5
19
Not used
3 AFS headlight (left) 5 20
Not used
Oil level sensor (extended maintenance interval)
(WIVl, tire pressure monitoring system, switch
21 Fuel injectors (gasoline engine) 10
4 for Electronic Stability Program (ESP), AFS head-5 22 Wind deflector (Roadster) 30
lights (control unit), A/C system (pressure sen-23 Horn 20 llsorl, backup light switch
Automatic headlight range control, AFS head -
24 Transmission (control unit) 15
5
light (right)/ manual headlight range control, 5/10 25 Heater rear window Coupe/heated rear window 30/20
halogen headlights Roadster
Control unit for CAN data transfer (gateway),
26 Driver's side power window 30
6 electromechanical steering, automatic transmis-5 27 Passenger's side power window 30
sion shift gate
28 Not used
Acoustic Park Assist, automatic dipping interior
rear view mirror, garage door opener, heatable
29 Washer pump 15
7
windshield washer nozzles, washer pump, wind 5
30 Cigarette lighter 20
deflector relay (Roadster)
31 Starter 40
8
Haldex clutch 5 32 Steering column module 5
9
Control unit Audi magnetic ride 5 33
Instrument cluster 5
Airbag control unit 5 34 Radio navigation system, radio 15
1 1 Mass airflow sensor, crankcase heating 5/10
35
Audio amplifier 30
Door control unit (central locking driver/passen-12 10
36 Engine (control unit) 10 gerl
13 Diagnostic connector 10 37 CAN (Gateway) 5
Rain sensor, automatic transmission shift gate 5 38 Not used
15 Roof light (interior lighting) 5 39 Not
used

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No. Equipment Amps
8 Ignition coils (4
-cylinderl/ignition coils (6-cylin -
20/30
der)
9 Engine (control unitl 25
Water pump delayed-off 10
1 1 Feed (clutch pedal, brake pedal) 5
12
Activated charcoal filter/charge pressure con-10 trol valve (4-cylinder)
-' -
Bulbs
Replacing light bulbs
For your safety, we recommend that you have your autho
rized Audi dealer replace burned out bulbs for you.
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 compartment.
Sheet metal and bulb holders can have sharp edges that can cause
serious cuts, and parts must be correctly taken apart and then prop
erly put back together to help prevent breakage of parts and long
term damage from water that can enter housings that have not been properly resealed.
For your safety , we recommend that you have your authorized Audi
dealer replace any bulbs for you, since your dealer has the proper
tools, the correct bulbs and the expertise.
Gas discharge lamps (Xenon lights)*:
•
Due to the high electrical voltage, have the bulbs replaced by a qual
ified technician. Headlights with Xenon light can be identified by the
high voltage sticker .
& WARNING
Contact with high-voltage components of the electrical system
and improper replacement of gas discharge (Xenon) headlight
bulbs can cause serious personal injury and death .
• Xenon bulbs are pressurized and can explode when being
changed.
• Changing Xenon lamps requires the special training, instruc
tions and equipment .
• Only an authorized Audi dealer or other qualified workshop
should change the bulbs in gas discharge lamps.
& WARNING
There are parts with sharp edges on the openings and on the bulb holders that can cause serious cuts .
• If you are uncertain about what to do, have the work performed
by an authorized Audi dealer or other qualified workshop. Serious
personal injury may result from improperly performed work.
[ i] Tips
• If you must replace the light bulbs yourself, always remember
that the engine compartment of any vehicle is a hazardous area to
work in. Always read and heed all WARNINGS=>
page 209, "Engine
compartment"=>
/A .
• It is best to ask your authorized Audi dealer whenever you need
to change a bulb .•

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A
A/C operation
Climate control ............ ....... 89
ABS See Anti -Lock Brake System . . . . . . . . 187
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295
Acoustic park assist rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Acoustic parking system .. .... ... .... . 95
Adaptive Light defective . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Adaptive light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Adding Engine coolant .. ... .... .... .... . 225
Engine oil ....................... 222
Windshield washer fluid . . . . . . . . . . 233
Additiona l accessories .. ........ .... . 295
Additives Engine oil ... ..... .... ... ... ... .. 222
Adjustable steering column .... .... ... 91
Adjusting front seats . ...... .... .... .. 69
Adjusting steering column ...... .. ... . 91
Adjusting the seats .... .... .... .... .. 71
Advanced Airbag System
Children ........................ 158
Components .. .... .... ......... . 142 Air distribution
Climate control ..... .. .... .... .... 87
Air recirculation mode Climate control ...... .... ... .. .... 88
Airbag Warning/indicator lights ......... .. 18
Airbag system .................. 135, 155
Care ............................ 149
Child restraints .... .... .... .... .. 159
Components (front airbags) .. ...... 142
Danger of fitting a chi ld safety seat on the
front passenger seat . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Disposa I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Front airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
How do the front airbags work? . . . . 144
How many airbags does my vehicle have?
142
Important safety instructions on the knee
airbag system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Important things to know . ... .. ... 135
Indicator light ....... .... ... .. ... 146
Knee airbags .... .... .... ... .... . 151
Monitoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF light ... .. 147
Repairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Side airbags ... ...... ....... ..... 154
When must the system be inspected? ...
146 Anti-free
ze
See Engine coolant system ...... .. 224
Anti -glare inside day-night mirror .... .. 64
Anti-Lock Brake System .............. 187
Anti- lock brake system
Warning/indicator lights ............ 20
Anti -Slip Regulation System (ASR)
How the system works . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Anti-theft systems Anti-Theft A larm System ...... ..... 47
Electronic immobilizer . .... .... .... 40
Ashtray ................... .......... 81
ASR How the Anti -S lip Regu lation System
works ... .... .... .... ... .... ... 184
Asterisk What does it mean when something is
marked with an asterisk? . .... ...... 6
Audi magnetic ride ......... .... ... 16, 98
Description ....................... 98
Indicator light ...... ..... ..... ... . 16
Audi Service Repair Manuals and Literature . 293
Auto Safety Hotline ... ..... .. ... ..... 123
Automatic belt retractor 129
Automatic car wash
See Washing .. ........ .... ...... 199
Front airbags ....... .... .... .... .
140 All Wheel Drive
......... ....... ..... 189 Automatic headlight control ........... 52
How the components work together 143 Alloy wheels ... .. ...... .... ... .. ... 204 Automatic headlights
Monitoring .. .... .... .... ... .... . 146 All-whee l drive defective .
.... ... .... .... .... ..... 37
Weight -sensing mat . ... .. .... .... 158 Winter tires ..................... 250 Automatic Transmission
air conditioning Alternator Automatic Transmission
.......... 103
Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 See Generator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18