& WARNING !continued )
• The minimum clearance between the passengers ' heads and
the rear window must never -under any circumstances -be less
than
1 inch ( 2 .5 cm .) when the passengers sits fully upright.
• Always make sure that the rear seat passengers cannot be
struck when the rear lid is closed. •
Booster seats on the front seat
Children aged ab out 7 yea rs and older an d weig hing more than 55
lbs 125 kg) who are between 4'3" (1.3 m) and 4'11" (1.5 m ) ta ll may in
e xceptional c ircumstances ride on the fr ont pas senge r's sea t. Chil
d ren l ess t han
4' 9" 1 1.4 m) tall must sit on a certified boos te r seat
and properly wear the vehicle's three -p o int la p and shoulder safety
belt.
A lways securely latch the passenger seat at the very rear of its fore
a nd a ft ad justment ra nge . T he b ackr est mu st b e ad juste d to an
upr ight position .
& WARNING
If you must install a booster seat child restraint on the front
passenger seat:
• Make sure the booster seat has been designed and certified by
its manufacturer for use on a front seat with a passenger front and
side airbag .
• Always follow the manufacturer's instructions provided with
the booster seat .
• Always move the passenger seat to the very rear of its fore and
aft adjustment range , as far away from the airbag as possible .
• Always make sure that the passenger seat is securely latched
in place before installing the booster seat. The backrest must be
adjusted to an upright position .
Safety first
Child Safety
& WARNING !continued )
• If the passenger seat cannot be securely latched in the very
rear of its fore and aft adjustment range, then the passenger front
airbag must be turned off with the ON / OFF sw itch .•
Safety belts and o lder children
Prope rly worn th ree point la p an d sh oul der belt can hel p
p rotect ch ild ren weighi ng mor e th an 8 0 lbs. (3 6 kg) and
w ho are at lea st 4
ft. 9 in . tall .
Fig . 121 Child taller
th an 4
ft . 9 in . properly
restrained
on the front
seat
C hil dren who weigh mor e tha n about 80 lb s (36 kg) a nd are a t lea st
4 ft. 9 in. ta ll can gene ra lly use the vehicle's three point lap and
shou lder belts .
& WARNING
Using wrong child restraints or improperly installed child
restraints can cause serious personal injury or death in a crash .
• Failure to properly route safety belts over a child's body will
cause severe injuries in a crash . The lap belt portion of the three
point belt must always pass as low as possible across the pelvis ,
never over the stomach or abdomen .
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High temperatures, as from exposure to intense sunlight, intens ify
the corrosive effect particularly when humidity is high as well.
Under ce rtain circumstances , weekly washing may be necessary .
Under other conditions, a monthly washing and waxing may be
adequate.
After the winter, the underside of the vehicle should be thoroughly
washed preferably in a professional car wash.
& WARNING
Always read and heed all WARNINGS and the information
=> page 198 . •
Automatic car wash
The vehicle can be washed in almost any modern auto
matic car wash.
The vehicle paint is so durable that the vehicle can normally be
washed without problems in an automatic car wash . However , the
effect on the paint depends to a large extent on the design of the
facility, the filtering of the wash water, the type of wash and care
material, etc. If the paint has a dull appearance after going through
the car wash or is scratched, bring this to the attention of the oper
ator immediately . If necessary, use a different car wash .
Before going through a car wash, be sure to take the usual precau
tions such as closing the windows. Remove antenna if applicable .
If you have installed additional accessories on the vehicle -such as
spoilers, etc. -it is best to ask the car wash operator if these should
be remov ed.
& WARNING
Always read and heed all WARNINGS and the information
=> page 198. •
Washing the vehicle by hand
A lot of water is needed when washing a vehicle by hand.
- Before you start washing, make sure you have read and
understood the WARNINGS =:>
& in "General informa
tion" on
page 198.
-First soak all dried dirt until it is soft, then rinse it off.
- As you clean your vehicle, start with the roof and work
your way down to the bottom, using a sponge, a sponge
glove or a clean brush.
- Rinse the sponge or the sponge glove often, flushing it
clean each time.
- Use special car shampoo only for very persistent dirt.
- Rinse the car thoroughly with water.
- Use a chamois leather to gently w ipe the exterior dry.
Use a separate sponge for cleaning the wheels , door sills and other
regions exposed to road dirt. In this way, you will not scratch the
paint with coarse particles imbedded in the sponge the next time
you wash the car.
& WARNING
• Do not clean the underside of the chassis, fenders, wheel
covers, or other hard to reach parts without protecting your hands
and arms. You may cut yourself on sharp-edged metal parts.
• Always read and heed all WARNINGS and other information
=> page 198. .,.
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Plastic and vinyl
Plastics needs special care.
Use a clean, damp cloth or sponge to remove dust and light surface
dirt. For other soil, use a lukewarm all -purpose cleaning solution or
a mild saddle soap for vinyl trim . Remove water spots and soap
traces with a clean, damp cloth or sponge. Use a clean, soft cloth to
rub dry .
Grease, tar or oil stains can be removed with a clean cloth or sponge
soaked with all-purpose cleaner or with a solvent designed espe
cially to clean vinyl.
Occasionally apply a colorless vinyl or leather preservative to retain
the material's luster and pliability.
& WARNING
Always read and heed all WARNINGS and the information
~ page 198. •
Aluminum trim
Use only neutral-pH products to remove spots and deposits from
aluminum surfaces. Chrome care products and alkaline cleaners
will attack aluminum surfaces and can damage them over time.
& WARNING
Always read and heed all WARNINGS and the information
~ page 198 .•
Touch-up paint
Minor paint damages should be touched up immediately.
-Use either a touch -up paint stick or spray paint to cover
minor scratches and nicks.
Your Audi dealer has touch-up paint for minor scratches and stone
chips . Scratches should be touched up soon after they occur to
prevent corrosion.
The number for the original vehicle paint can be found on the
vehicle identification label~
page 288.
& WARNING
Always read and heed all WARNINGS and the information
~ page 198.a
Windows
Clear vision to all sides.
Clean all windows regularly to remove road film and
carwash wax buildup.
- Remove snow from windows using a brush.
- Use a plastic ice scraper to remove ice from windows and
mirrors.
- Remove other residue on the windows with a spray-on
glass cleaner.
- Wipe the windows dry with a clean piece of cloth or
kitchen paper towel.
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T he best way to remove snow from windows and mirrors is to use a
brush . Use a non -abrasive
pla stic ice scraper -better still, a spray
deicer -to remove
ice from w indows and mirrors .
The windows must not be cleaned with insect remover or wax since
these can inter fere with the function of the w inds hie ld w iper blades
(chatter).
Oil, grease o r sil icone residue can be removed with
glass cleaner or
s ilicone remover . However, wax residue requires the use of a
spec ially for mulated solvent . Please contact your Audi dealer for
advice on safe products for wax removal.
Windows should also be c leaned on the inside at regular intervals .
Never dry windows with the same chamois that you use to dry
painted surfaces . Wax residue on the chamois can impair vision
t hrough the windows.
& WARNING
• The windshield mu st not be treated with water -repellent mate
rials. They c an incre ase gl are under poor v isibility conditions such
a s wetne ss, darkne ss, or when the sun i s low on the hori zon. In
addition , they can cause the wind shield wipers to chatter .
• Alway s read and heed all WARNINGS and other information
~ page 198.
0 Note
• Never use warm or hot water to remove snow and ice from
windows a nd mirrors . This could cause the glass to crack.
• T o prevent damage to the wires of the rear defogger, do not place
any adhesive stickers on the inside of the rear window over the
wires.
• T o he lp prevent dirt from scratching the window, always scrape
in a forward direction -pushing the scraper away from you -never
back and forth. •
Weatherstrips
Complete car car e includes the we atherst rip s as well .
App ly a suitable rubbe r con ditioner to the weatherstr ips
f ro m time to tim e.
To be able sea l properly, the weatherstrips around the hood, doors,
rear lid, etc . must remain pliable. Spray the weatherstrips with sili
co ne or coat them w ith ta lcum powder or glycer ine to retain the
f lexibility of the rubber and to protect them against freezing in the
winte r.
& WARNING
Alway s read and heed all WARNINGS and the information
~ page 198.
[ i ] Tip s
Keep si licone sprays off the windshield to avoid wiper smear in
ra in .•
App lies to veh icles : with steel whee ls
Steel wheels
The wheels also h ave to be cleaned.
- Alw ays in clude the hu b caps and whee l rims when
washing yo ur vehi cle to remove road dir t, sal t sprays an d
b rake dust.
If necessary, use a commercial whee l cleaner to remove accumu
lated brake dust.
The wheel rims are easier to keep clean if they are reg ula rly coa ted
with l iquid wax. ..
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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. ...,
Checking and filling -
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& WARNING ! continued )
• Make sure th e vent hose is always attached to the op ening on
t he side of the battery .
• Never u se batteries which are damaged . Danger of e xplo sion !
Al way s r epla ce a damaged battery .
& WARNING
Californi a Proposition 65 Warning :
• Batt ery po sts, terminal s and related a ccess orie s contain lead
and lead compound s, chemic als kno wn to the St ate of Cal if o rni a
to cau se c ancer and reproductiv e prob lem s. Wash hand s aft er
ha ndl ing .
0 Note
• Do not disconnect the vehicle battery when the ignition is
switched on or when the engine is running, otherwise, you wi ll
damage electronic components in the electrical system .
• If your vehicle is going to stand for a long period of time without
being driven, protect the battery from "freezing", otherwise it wil l
be damaged and will then have to be rep laced. •
Checking the battery acid level on magic eye
batteries*
The battery acid level in the battery can be checked
through the clear inspection window.
_.
Fig . 14 5 Lugg age
co mpa rtmen t: B att ery
w ith m agic eye .
On top of the battery, there is a round "window". This
window (magic eye) c hanges color as the batte ry charge
and acid leve l change .
Read and heed a ll WARNINGS~
& in "Work ing on the
battery" on
page 229
Read the ac id level f rom t he window on the battery
~ fig. 145 .
Air bubbles in the window can cause an inaccurate reading. Care
fully tap on the side of the window.
• I f the window is
green , the battery acid level is correct .
• If t he window has
no color or is bright yellow , the battery acid
level is too low. Have the battery tested by your authorized Audi
dea ler or a qual ified workshop .
• If the window is
bla ck , then the battery is insufficiently charged.
Recharge the battery as soon as possible =>
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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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7. Connect the other end of the black jumper cable to the
negative terminal (bolt head)
G) in the external starting
point @of your vehicle.
8. Route the jumper cables so that they cannot catch in any
rotating parts in the engine compartment.
Starting the engine
9. Start the engine of the vehicle providing assistance and
allow it to run at idle.
10. Now start the engine of the vehicle with the discharged
battery , wait for two to three minutes until the engine
"runs" smoothly.
11. If the engine does not start: Stop trying after 10 seconds
and then try again after about 30 seconds.
12. In the vehicle that has received start assistance, turn on
the heater blower and the rear window heating to elimi
nate any voltage peaks when disconnecting. Driving
lights must be switched off!
13. Disconnect the cable while the engine is running exactly
in
reverse order to that described in=> page 280,
"Connecting/disconnecting the jumper cable.". When
doing so, make sure that the cable cannot contact
rotating engine parts.
14. Close the cover on the posit ive terminal.
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.
• Before you check anything in the engine compartment, always
read and heed all WARNINGS=>
page 209, "Engine compartment" .
0 Note
Improper hook-up of jumper cables can ruin the generator.
• Always connect POSITIVE(+) to POSITIVE (+l, and NEGATIVE(-) to
NEGATIVE( -) ground post of the battery manager control unit.
• 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 negative(-) cable to the negative 1-1
terminal on the discharged battery ©-Instead, securely connect
the negative (-1 cable to either a solid 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! •
Do-it-yourself service