2009 AUDI TT COUPE battery capacity

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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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0 Note
Do not overfill the battery, otherwise battery acid will overflow
through the vent opening. This can damage the paint and cause
corrosion. •
Checking the battery acid level on
conventional batteries *
The acid level of a conventional battery can be checked
visually.
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Fig . 146 Battery: Elec­
trolyte level
- Check the electrolyte level on the front of the battery. The
level should be between the "MIN" and "MAX" mark ings.
If the electrolyte level is below the "MIN" level, have an authorized
workshop fill the battery cell with
distilled water .•
Charging of battery
Starting the engine requires a well charged battery.
Always read and heed all WARNINGS below ~ & and
~ & in "Working on the battery" on page 229.
- Switch off the ignition and all electrical consumers. - Make sure the area is well ventilated when you charge
the battery.
- Connect charger cables.
ALWAYS connect charger cables
POSITIVE
G) to POSITIVE G) ; NEGATIVE Q to NEGATIVE
Q.
- Switch on the charger.
- Make sure the charging rate is not over 6 amps.
- Turn off the charger~&, .
- Disconnect the charger cables.
- Connect both battery cables to the battery if necessary -
first plus, then minus.
It is not ne cessary to remov e th e battery from th e luggage compart ­
ment, and it is also not necessary to disconnect the cables.
Normally, a battery should be charged at no more than 10 percent
of its ra ted capacity.
For example, a charging current of 4.5 amps would be used on a
battery rated at 45 Ah . Rated capac ity of the battery in your vehicle
is listed on the battery housing.
The ba ttery caps should
not be opened when cha rging a battery.
& WARNING
Charging a battery can be dangerous.
• Never charge a frozen battery. It may explode because of gas
trapped in the ice. Allow a frozen battery to thaw out first.
• Do not reuse batteries which were frozen. The battery housing
may have cracked and weakened when the battery froze.
• Charge the battery in a well ventilated area. Keep away from
open flame or electrical spark. Do not smoke. Hydrogen gas gener-
ated by the battery is explosive. ..,

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Groove
means the space between two adjacent tread ribs.
Load rating (code)
means the maximum load that a tire is rated to carry for a given
inflation pressure . You may not find this information on all tires
because it is not required by law.
Maximum load rating
means the load rating for a tire at the maximum permissible infla­
tion pressure for that tire.
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
means the sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight, and
(d) Production options weight
Maximum (permissible) inflation pressure
means the maximum cold inflation pressure to which a tire may be
in flated. Also called "maximum inflation pressure ."
Normal occupant weight
means 150 lbs. (68 kilograms) times the number of occupants
seated in the vehicle up to the total seating capacity of your vehicle.
Occupant distribution
means distribution of occupants in a vehicle .
Outer diameter
means the overall diameter of an inflated new tire.
Overall width
means the linear distance between the exteriors of the sidewalls of
an inflated tire, including elevations due to labeling, decorations, or
protective bands or ribs .
Ply
means a layer of rubber -coated parallel cords.
Production options weight
means the combined weight of those installed regular production
options weighing over 5 lbs. (2.3 kg) in excess of those standard
items which they replace, not previously considered in curb weight
or accessory weight, including heavy duty brakes, ride levelers, roof rack, heavy duty battery, and special trim.
Radial ply tire
means a pneumatic tire in which the ply cords that extend to the
beads are laid at substantially 90 degrees to the centerline of the
tread.
Recommended inflation pressure
see =:> page 235, "Cold tire inflation pressure".
Reinforced tire
means a tire designed to operate at higher loads and at higher infla­
tion pressures than the corresponding standard tire. Reinforced
tires my be identified as "XL", "xi", "EXTRA LOAD", or "RF" on the
sidewall.
Rim
means a metal support for a tire or a tire and tube assembly upon
which the tire beads are seated .
Rim diameter
means nominal diameter of the bead seat. If you change your wheel
size, you will have to purchase new tires to match the new rim diam ­
eter.
Rim size designation
means rim diameter and width.
Rim width
means nominal distance between rim flanges .

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Emergency situations
General
This chapter is intended for trained emergency crews and working
pe rsonnel who have the necessary tools and equ ipment to perform
these operations. •
Starting by pushing or towing
(D Note
Vehicles with an automatic transmis sion cannot be started by
push ing or towing . •
Starting with jumper cables
If necess ary, the en gine can b e sta rted by co nnectin g it to
the battery of anothe r vehicle.
If th e engine should fail to start because of a discharged or weak
b at te ry, the batt ery ca n be co nnected t o the ba ttery of
another
vehicle, using a pair of jumper cables to start the engine .
Jumper cables
Use
only jumper cables of sufficiently large cross section to safe ly
c arry the s ta rt er cu rrent . Refer to the m anufac tu re r's sp ecifi cati ons.
Use only ju mper cables which have
insulated term ina l c lamps and
are proper ly marked for distinction:
plus (+l cable in mo st c ases co lor ed red
minus
(- 1 cable in most cas es color ed black .
& WARNING
Batteries contain electricity, acid , and gas. Any of the se can cause
very ser ious 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 °C l. Before connecting a jumper cable , the frozen
battery must be thawed completely , otherwise it could explode .
• Do not allow battery acid to conta ct 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 c igarettes away from batteries.
• Do not try to jump st art any vehicle with a low acid level in the
battery.
• The voltage of the booster battery must also have a 12-Volt
rating. The capacity (Ah l 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 explosion 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
c ase may have be weakened .
• Use of batter ies of different voltage or substantially different
c apacity (Ah l rating may cause an explosion and injury . The
capacity (Ahl of the booster batte ry should not be lower than that
of the discharged battery . _..
Do-it -yourself service

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Recommended oil check intervals .. 221
Specification and viscosity .. .. .. .. 219
Engine oil leve l .... .... ... ...... .... . 35
Engine oil pressure (malfunction) ... ... 35
Engine oil sensor defective ... .... .... . 35
Environment Break -in period . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Catalytic converter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Disposing of your vehicle battery . .. 228
Driving at high speeds ............ 192
Driving to minimize pollution and noise . 192
Fuel .... .... ... .. .... .... ...... . 213
Fuel economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
Leakage from your vehicle . . . . . . . . . 217
Letting the vehicle stand and warm up . .
193
Proper disposal of drained brake fluid ... 227
Proper disposal of drained engine coolant ... .... .... .... .... .... . 225
Proper disposal of drained engine oil 222,223
Recycling used engine oil . .... .... 222
Un leaded fuel ... ... ..... .... .... 211
What should I do with an old battery? 228
EPC
See E lectronic power control . . . . . . . . 17
ESP
See Electronic Stability Program . ... 182
Event Data Recorder (EDR) . . . . . . . . . . . 182
Expansion tank .... .... .... .... ... .. 225
F
Fan .. ... .... .... ...... .... ... .. .... 87
Radiator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
Fastening eyelets . .... .... .... .... ... 77
Flat t ire
Changing .... ....... .. ...... .... 268
Floor mats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Fog lights, front ... .. ...... .... ... .. . 55
Fold ing master key with remote control . 38
Foot pedals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
For the sake of the e nv ironment
Gasoline fumes and l the environment 213
Letting your engine warm up . .... .. 93
Reducing engine noise by early upshif ting ... ... ..... ... .... .... 12
Refue ling ... .. ...... ........ .... 213
Saving fuel by early upshifting .... .. 12
Front airbags Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
How they work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Front seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Ad ' .
Justing ...... .... ... .... .... .. 117
Adjusting the manual seats .. .... ... 71
Child restraints in the front seat .. .. 137
Fronta l collisions and the laws of physics .. .
126
Fuel Additives ...... ....... .... .... .. 211
Blended gasoline ........... .... .. 211
Current fuel mileage .. ... .... ..... . 26
Fi ller neck . .... ..... .. .... .... ... 212
Fuel gauge .............. .... ..... 14 Fuel supply too
low ..... .. . ... ... . . 35
Gaso line ... .... .... ... .... .... .. 211
Gasoline additives ................ 212
Octane rating .. .... .... .... .... .. 211
Recommendation .. ....... .... ... 211
Refue lling ... .. .... .... .... .... .. 213
Reserve ... ..... ... .... ... .... .... 14
Tank capacity ... .. .... .... .... ... 291
Un locking the fuel fi ller flap by hand 215
Fuel range ... ...... ... .. .... .... .... 26
Fuse arrangement ... .... ........ .... 275
G
Garage door opener . ...... ...... .... 107
Gas discharge lamps .... .. ... ... ... . 278
Gauges
Engine coolant temperature .... .. .. 13
Fuel gauge ............. ...... .... 14
Tachometer .... ....... ....... .... 12
Gear recommendation ........ ....... . 23
Gearshift indicator ... ...... ...... ... . 23
Gearshift lever
6 -speed manual transmission ... ... . 99
Generator Warning/indicator lights ........... . 18
G lossary of tire and loading terminology .. .
235
G love compartment ...... .... .... .... 8 4
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) ... 289