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T hese dealers also have the necessary faci lities, too ls and trained
specialists to instal l the parts and accessories proper ly .
& WARNING
Using th e wrong spare p art s non -approved acc essorie s can cau se
d amag e to the vehi cle an d se rious per son al injur y.
• Use onl y accessories ex pr ess ly a ppr oved b y Audi and genuine
Audi sp are part s
• The se p art s a nd accesso ries hav e been speci ally des igned to
be u sed on your vehi cle.
• Nev er in sta ll accesso ries s uch as telephone cradle s or
be verage holder s on airbag cover s or within the airb ag deploy
ment zone s. Doing so w ill in creas e the risk of injury if airb ag s a re
trig gered in an ac cident!
• Before you che ck anything in the en gin e c omp artmen t, alw ays
read and heed all WARNINGS=>
page 215 .
0 Note
• I f items other than genuine Audi spare parts, add -on equipment
and accessory items are used or if repair work is not performed
according to specified methods, this can resu lt in severe damage to
your vehicle's eng ine and body (such as corrosion) and adversely
affect your vehicle's warranty .
• If emergency repairs must be performed elsewhere, have the
vehicle examined by an authorized Audi dea lership as soon as
poss ible.
• The manufacturer cannot be held liable for damage which occurs
due to failure to comply with these stipu lations .•
Installing /replacing a sound system
If you wish to install a radio or replace the factory installed radio ,
please note the following :
Controls and equip
ment Safety first Vehicle operation
The factory insta
lled radio connectors are designed for genuine
Audi radios. When install ing a different radio, difficu lties could arise
such as :
- the radio may not fit into the space provided
- the electrical connections may not be compatible
- different connector terminals may be needed .
Therefore, we recommend that you have your authorized Audi dea ler instal l or replace the radio.
They are the most fami liar with the technical features of your
vehic le . They also offer Genuine Audi Radios with the necessary
installa tion components and instructions .
& WARNING
Improperly in stall ing a r adio could cau se a s hort circ uit and an
el ectr ic a l fir e. •
Technical Modifications
Our guidelines must be complied with when technical
mo difications are made.
Always consult an authorized Audi dea ler b efore starting work on
any modifications.
This will help ensure that vehic le function, perfo rmance and safe ty
are not impaired=> &.
Attempting to work on electronic components and the software used with them can cause malfunctions. Because of the way elec
tronic components are interconnected with each other, such
malfunctions can also have an adverse affect on other systems that
are not directly involved . This means that you risk both a substantial
reduction in the operat ional safety of your vehicle and an increased
wear of vehicle par ts
=> & . .,_
Vehicle care Do-it-yourself service Tec hn ica l da ta
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Authorized Audi dealers will perform this work in a professional and
competent manner or, in special cases, refer you to a professional
company that specializes in such modifications.
& WARNING
Impr oper r ep airs a nd m odificat io ns ca n cha nge the wa y vehi cle
syst ems w ork and cau se s erious per so na l inju ry.
0 Note
If emergency repairs must be performed elsewhere, have the
vehic le examined by an authorized Audi dealership as soon as
possible. •
Declaration of Compliance ,
Telecommunications and Electronic Systems
Radio Frequency Devices and Radiocommunication
Equipment User Manual Notice.
The manufacturer is not responsib le for any radio or TV interference
caused by unauthorized modifications to this equipment .
Devices
The fol lowing devices each comply with FCC Part 15.19, FCC Part
15.21 and RSS-Gen Issue 1:
• Cell phone package
• Electronic immobi lizer
• Homelink® universal remote control
• Remote contro l key
• Tire pressure monitoring system*
FCC Part 15 .1 9
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the fo llowing two conditions: (1 l This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
F
CC Part 1 5. 21
CAUTION:
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance cou ld void the user's author ity to
operate the equipment.
R SS-Gen Iss ue 1
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference, including interference
that may cause undesired operation of the device .•
-Alphabetical
index --=-----------------
Parking brake warning ... ..... ... ..... 30
Parking on a decline (downhill) ....... 109
Parking on an incline (uphill) . ...... .. 109
Parts replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF light ..... ... 157
Passive safe ty syst em . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Pedals . .... ... .. .... .... .......... 130
Physical pr inciples of a frontal collision 136
Polishing ... .... .... .... .... ... .... 207
Power locking switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Rear center console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Powe r locking system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Convenience close/open feature .. ... 48
Locking and unlocking the vehicle from
inside .. ... ..... .... .... ........ 42
Opening and c losing the windows .. . 48
Operating locks from with key ...... 41
Rear lid ...... .. .. .... ...... ... .. . 43
Remote con trol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 , 40
Un locking and locking vehicle .. .... . 40
Power outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Power seat Adjusting the seatback ............. 75
Adjustment ... .... .... .... ... .... 74
Power steering
See Electro-mechanical power assist . 16,
193
Power sunroof
See panoramic sliding sunroof ...... 49
Power window swi tches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
In the driver's door .... .... ...... .. 47
Reactivating the system . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Pregnant women
Special considerations when wear ing a
safety belt ............... ... ... 1 41
Proper occupant seating positions .... 126
Prop er safety b elt position . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Proper seat ing position
Front passenger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Occupants .... .... .. ..... .. .. ... 126
Rear passengers 128
a
Quartz
clock .............. .... ... .... . 9
quattro ®
See All Wheel Drive ...... ...... ... 194
Question
R
What happe ns to unbelted occupants? ..
137
Why safety belts? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Radiator fan ... .. .... .. .. .... .... ... 235
Radio Rep lacing . .... ... .... .... .... ... 301
Rain sensor d efect iv e ... .. .... .... .... 34
Reading light
Rear ...... ... ..... .... .... ....... 60
Reading lights
Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 , 59
Rear ...... ... ..... .... .... .... 58, 59
Rear armrest . .... ...... .... ... .. .... 81
Rear ashtray ..... ..... .. .... .... .... 91 Rear
lid
Emergency release .... ... ... ... .. . 44
Locking/unlocking . .... .... ... ... .. 43
Rear light defective . ...... .... .... .... 34
Rear power locking switch . .... .... ... . 43
Rear seat bottom ...... .... .... .... .. 81
Rear view mirror
Inside rear view mirror ............. 67
Rear window defogger with air-conditioning ... ..... .. ... 103
Refu elling ........... .... ........... 220
Release lever for engine hood ......... 223
Remo te con trol ................... ... 37
Resetting remote con trol ... .... .... 41
Un locking and locking . .... .... .... 40
Remo te mas ter key
Battery replacement ........... .... 37
Check light .... .... .... ....... .. .. 37
Repair manuals ... .... ... .... .... .. . 298
Repairs Airbag system .... .... .... .... ... 159
Replacing Wheel rims . ... .... .... .... .. 254, 256
Replacing a fuse ... ... ....... .... ... 278
Replacing a sound sys tem . ........... 301
Replacing light bulbs .. ..... .. ... .... 283
Replacing tires and wheels ........... 255
Reporting Safety Defects ..... .... 133, 134
Reset button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Resetting remote control .. .... .... .... 41
Retractor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139