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Remove the screwdriver from the vehicle tool kit. Use the
flat side of the reversible screwdriver blade
~ page 268.
- Carefully pry the cover out with the screwdriver and pull
it~
page 121, fig. 122 toward the shifter knob in the
direction of the arrow. The screwdriver must grip at the
lower edge of the cover to loosen it.
Emergency release for selector lever
-Press the yellow release lever in the direction of the
arrow ~
page 121, fig. 123 and hold it in that position.
- Press the release button in the selector lever@ and
move the lever into the N position .
- Clip the shift boot back into the shift gate.
If the vehicle has to be pushed or towed if the power supply fails
(e.g . battery is discharged), the selector lever must be moved to the
N position using the emergency locking device.
& WARNING
The selector must only be shifted from the P position if the hand
brake is firmly applied. Otherwise the vehicle would start moving
unexpectedly on a grade when the selector lever is shifted from
the P position -increasing the risk of an accident. •
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Closing the engine hood
- Pull the hood down until the pressure from the strut is
reduced.
- Let the hood
drop down and latch in place. Do not try to
push it shut;
it may fail to engage~& .
& WARNING
A hood that is not completely latched could fly up and block your
view while driving.
• When you close the engine hood, check it to make sure the
safety catch has properly engaged. The hood should be flush with
the surrounding vehicle body parts.
• If you notice while driving that the hood is not secured prop
erly, stop at once and close it. •
Working in the engine compartment
Be especially careful whenever you work in the engine
compartment!
Whenever you must perform any work in the engine compartment,
for example checking and filling different fluids, there is a risk of injury, burns and accidents. To prevent personal injury always
observe the following WARNINGS. The engine compartment of any
vehicle is a hazardous area!
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& WARNING
To help avoid injury, before you check anything under the hood :
• Turn off the engine.
• Remove the ignition key.
• Set the parking brake fully .
& WARNING (continued)
• Move selector lever of automatic transmission to "P" {Park);
put manual transmission in Neutral.
• Always let the engine cool down. Hot components will burn
skin on contact.
• To reduce the risk of being burned, never open the hood if you
see or hear steam or coolant escaping from the engine compart
ment. Wait until no steam or coolant can be seen or heard before
carefully opening the hood .
• Keep children away from the engine compartment.
• Never spill fluids on hot engine components. They can cause a
fire.
• Never touch the radiator fan. The auxiliary electric fan is
temperature controlled and can switch on suddenly.
• Never open the coolant reservoir cap when the engine is still
warm. The coolant system is pressurized and hot coolant could
spray out!
• Protect your face, hands and arm from steam or hot engine
coolant by placing a thick rag over the cap when you open the
coolant reservoir.
• If work on the fuel system or the electrical system is necessary:
- Always disconnect the battery .
- Never smoke or work near heaters or open flames. Fluids in
the engine compartment could start a fire.
- Keep an approved fire extinguisher immediately available.
• To avoid electrical shock and personal injury while the engine
is running or being started, never touch :
- Ignition cables
- Other components of the high voltage electronic ignition
system.
• If you must perform a check or repair with the engine running: .,_
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-First, fully apply the parking brake, move selector lever of
automatic transmission to "P" (Park); put manual transmission
in Neutral.
- Always use extreme caution to prevent clothing, jewelry, or
long hair from getting caught in the radiator fan, V-belts or
other moving parts, or from contacting hot parts. Tie back hair
before starting, and do not wear clothing that will hang or
droop into the engine .
• Minimize exposure to emission and chemical hazards
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& WARNING
California Proposition 65 Warning :
• Engine exhaust , some of its constituents, and certain vehicle
components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of Cali
fornia to cause cancer and birth defects and reproductive harm . In
addition, certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain products
of component wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State
of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproduc
tive harm.
• Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead
and lead compounds , chemicals known to the State of California
to cause cancer and reproductive harms. Wash hands after
handling.
0 Note
When adding fluids , always make sure that they are poured into the
proper container o r filler opening, otherwise serious damage to
vehicle systems will occur .
ffi For the sake of the environment
To detect leaks in time, inspect the vehicle floor pan from under
neath regularly. If you see spots from oil or other vehicle fluids, have
your vehicle inspected by an authorized Audi dealer .•
Engine compartment
Ap plie s to veh icl es: wit h 2.0 I tur bo, 4-cy lind er•e ng ine
2.0 liter , 4-cylinder turbo gasoline engine (200
hp)
These are the most important items that you can check.
Fig. 164 Engine compartment : 2 .0 I , 4-cy linder turbo
G) Coolan t expansion tank (- L l .... ... .... .... ... .. . .
0 Windshield washer container (W ) ... .... ... ... ... .
© Eng ine oil d ipstick (orange) .. ...... ........ ..... .
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240
229 ~
irechnical data
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© Engine oil filler cap ("t=:?:) .... ........ .... ... ... . .
© Brake fluid reservoir ( l .......... ... .. ...... .. .
© Battery ...... .. ........ ....... ......... .. .... .
& WARNING
Before you check anything in the engine compartment , always
read and heed all WARNINGS ~
& in "Working in the engine
compartment" on
page 224. •
Applies to veh icles : with 2.0 I TO I, 4-cyl inder diese l-engine
230
235
236
2 .0 liter , 4-cylinder turbo diesel engine (140
hp)
These are the most important items that you can check.
Fig. 165 Engine compartment: 2.0 I, 4-cylinder turbo
G) Coolant expansion tank ( J_ ) ....... ... .... .... .. .
0 Windshield washer container ('C,;> ) •••• •• •••• ••• •• •
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240
© Engine oil dipstick (orange) ..... ... ...... .... ... .
© Engine oil filler cap ("t=:?:) .. ...... ..•........... ..
G) Brake fluid reservoir ( ) ..... ....... ...... .... . .
© Battery . .................. ..... .............. .
& WARNING
Before you check anything in the engine compartment, always
read and heed all WARNINGS
~ & in "Working in the engine
compartment" on
page 224. •
Engine oil
Engine oil specifications
229
230
235
236
The engine oil used in your Audi needs the right kind of
oil.
The engine in your Audi is a sophisticated powerp lant that was built
to exacting specifications. This engine needs the right kind of
engine oil that meets specifications rega rding 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
vehic le's Warranty
& Maintenance booklet matters a lot more today
than it did years ago. Audi has developed a special quality standard
for engine oi l that will help assure that your vehicle's engine will get
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 petroleum -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 oil
that you use must conform to Audi's oi l quality standard VW 502 00
(vehicles with gasoline engine) and VW 507 00 (vehicle with diesel
engine) to help keep your vehicle's engine running smoo thly and _,..
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brake warning/indicator light will illuminate . Contact an authorized
Audi dealer
i m medi at ely.•
Changing brake fluid
Have the brake fluid changed by an experienced techni
cian.
Brake fluid absorbs moisture from the ai r. 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 wil l also
decrease considerably and decrease braking performance .
Therefore, the brake fluid must be changed
e ver y two years. Always
use new brake fluid which conforms to Federa l Motor Vehicle Stan
dard "FMVSS 116 DOT 4" .
The brake fluid reservoir can be difficu lt to reach , therefore, we
recommend that you have the brake fluid changed by your autho
rized
Audi d ealer. Your dealer has the correct tools, the right brake
fluid and the know-how to do this for you.
& WARNING
• Bra ke fluid i s poisonous . It mu st be stored on ly in the close d
ori ginal container out of the rea ch of children!
• Bra ke fa ilure can result from old or inappropri ate brake fluid .
Observe the se pre caution s:
- Use o nly brake fluid that meets SAE spe cifi ca tion
J 170 3 and
c onform s to Fed era l Moto r Vehic le Sta nda rd 116 . Always c heck
w ith your authori zed Audi de aler to m ake sure you are using
the correct brake fluid. The corr ect type of brake fluid i s als o
indi cated o n the br ake fl uid reser vo ir.
- The br ake flu id mu st be ne w. Hea vy use of the brake s can
c au se a vap or lo ck if the bra ke fluid i s left in the system too
long. Thi s can seriou sly affect the efficienc y of the brake s as
we ll as your safet y. Thi s co uld re su lt in an acci dent .
0 Note
Brake fluid wi ll damage the paint of your vehicle .
<£' For the sake of the environment
Because o f the problem of prope r disposal of brake flu id as we ll 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
All w ork on the battery requires technical knowledge!
Fi g. 171 E ng ine
co mp artm ent (4 -
c yli nder engin e):
Bat tery w it h cove r"
The battery is located in the engine compartment~ fig. 171 and is
nearly
mai nten ance-fr ee .
The condition of the ba ttery is checked in the framework o f the
inspection. We recommend replacing batteries that are o lder than 5
years. .,
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Di sco nnecting the batt ery
Some vehic le functions (power window regulators, for example) are
lost if the battery termina ls 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
vehicle el ectrical system if absolutely necessary.
Vehic les not driven f or lo ng peri o ds a nd sho rt -di stan ce
o pera tion
The battery can a lso become discharged with the veh ic le stationary
by id ling current consumers . When the vehic le is sta tionary
(planned event) during the
cold t ime of the year, you should remove
the battery and store it in a nonfreezing area . This way you prevent
that the battery "freezes" and thereby is destroyed . During the
w arm er time of the year it is sufficient to disconnect the negative
terminal from the battery . Occasionally charge even a disconnected
battery .
Wint er opera ti on
During the winter months, battery capacity tends to decrease as
tempera tures drop . This is because more power is a lso consumed
while starting, and the headlights, rear window defogger, etc., are
used more often .
Avoid unnecessary power consumption, particularly in city traffic or
when trave ling only short distances. Let your authorized Audi dea ler
check the capacity of the vehicle battery before w inter sets in
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page 239. A well charged battery will not only prevent starting
problems when the weather is cold, but w ill also last longer.
Replacin g battery
The new battery m ust h ave the same capacity , voltage (12 volts),
amperage, construction and p lug sea ling, as the orig inal battery.
Specif ications are listed on the battery housing. Batteries special ly
developed by Audi fulfil l the maintenance, output, and safety
requirements.
When instal ling the battery, make sure the ignition and all electrica l
consumers are switched off=>
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We recommend that you use maintenance -free or c y c le -resis
tant /leak -proof
batte ries according to the sta ndards TL 825 06 (from
December 1997) and VW 7 50 73 (from August 2001).
(D Note
• All work on the battery requires technical knowledge . Please
contact an Audi dealership or another authorized fac ility for ques
tions about the battery- danger of acid burns and exp losion hazard!
• The battery must not be opened! Do not try to change the
battery's liquid level, otherwise detonating gas wil l escape from the
bat tery -explosion hazard!
• The AGM battery in the luggage compartment cannot leak,
because the electrolyte for this battery is abso rbed in to a special
glass mat . This leak-proof battery must not be replace with a
conventiona l battery.
• Make sure the ventilation hose on the side of the battery is
connected, otherwise fumes or battery acid can leak out.
• Battery holder and terminals always have to be secured correctly .
• Before all work on the ba ttery follow the
warning s below=> & in
"Working on the battery" on
page 238.
Because of the problem of proper disposal of a battery, we recom
mend your authorized Audi deale r change the battery for you .
Batteries contain sulfuric acid and lead and must always be
disposed of properly in comp liance with a ll environmental regula
tions . D isposing of vehicle batteries improperly is very dangerous to
the environment. Make sure that the removed batte ry cannot over
balance , otherwise sulfuric acid might escape! •
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Working on the battery
All work on the ba ttery requires technical knowledge! Be
espe cially careful whe n work ing on or near the ba ttery!
B efor e you ch eck any thing in t he e ngin e compa rtment ,
a lway s read and heed all WARNINGS~
& in "Work ing i n
the engin e compartme nt" on
page 224 .
Alway s heed th e safety warnings , when w orki ng on th e ve hi cle
b atte ry o r the veh icle e lectr ica l system to preve nt in jury.
The following WARNINGS are very important when
working on the battery:
Always heed the following WARNING SYMBOLS and safety pre
cautions when working on the battery.
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Always wear eye protection.
Battery acid contains sulfuric acid. Always wear
gloves and eye protection .
No
· sparks
- flames
- smoking.
When a battery is charged , it produces hydrogen
gas which is explosive and could cause personal
injury .
Always keep the battery well out of reach of chil
dren.
& WARNING
Whenever working on the battery or on the electrical system,
there is the risk of injury , accident and even fire. Read and heed the
following WARNINGS :
& WARNING (continued)
• Always wear eye protection. Do not let battery acid or any lead
particles get on your skin or clothing. Shield your eyes . Explosive
gases can cause blindness or other injury!
• Battery acid contains sulfuric acid . Sulfuric acid can cause
blindness and severe burns.
-Always wear gloves and eye protection . Do not tilt the
battery because acid could leak out of the ventilation openings.
- If you get battery acid in your eyes or on your skin, immedi
ately rinse with cold water for several minutes and get medical
attention .
- If you should ingest any battery acid , seek medical attention
immediately .
• Do not expose the battery to an open flame , electric sparks or
an open light .
• Do not smoke.
• Do not interchange the positive and negative cables .
• When working on the battery , be sure not to short -circuit the
terminals with tools or other metal objects. This would cause the battery to heat up very quickly , which could lead to damage or
explosion and personal injury .
• When a battery is charged, it produces hydrogen gas which is
explosive and could cause personal injury.
• Always keep the battery well out of the reach of children .
• Before work is done on the electrical system , disconnect the
negative ground cable .
• Before performing any work on the electrical system , switch off
the engine and ignition as well as any electrical equipment. The
negative cable on the battery must be disconnected . If you are just
going to replace a light bulb , then it is enough to switch off the
lights.
• Before disconnecting the battery, switch off the anti-theft
alarm system! Otherwise you will set off the alarm.
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& W ARNING (continu ed )
• When disconnecting the battery , first disconnect the negative
cable and then the positive cable.
• Before reconnecting the battery, make sure all electrical
consumers are switched off. Reconnect the positive c able first and
then the negative cable . Never interchange the cables - this could
start a fire!
• Never charge a frozen or a thawed -out battery . It could
e x plode! If a battery has frozen , then it must be replaced . A
discharged battery can freeze over at 32 °F (0 °C I.
• Make sure the vent hose is always attached to the opening on
the side of the battery.
• Never use batteries whi ch are damaged. There is the danger of
an explosion! Always replace a damaged battery .
& WARNING
California Proposition 65 Warning:
• Battery posts , terminals and related accessories contain lead
and lead compounds , chemicals known to the State of California
to cause cancer and reproductive problems . Wash hands after
handling.
0 Note
• D o not disconnect the veh icle batt ery when the ignit io n is
switched on or when the engine is r unning, otherwise, you wi ll
damage electro nic co mponen ts in the el ectrical syst em.
• Applies to vehic les with 4 -cylinder engine: When work ing on the
e ngi ne, p rotect the bat te ry housi ng from ultr avio let ( UV) rays by not
parking the vehicle in direct sun light.
• If your vehicle is goin g to stand for a long per iod of t ime w it h out
being driven , protect the battery from "freezing", otherwise it wi ll
be damaged and w ill then hav e to be re placed. •
Applies to vehic les: with 4 -cyli nde r en gine
Charging of battery
A ll work on t he ba ttery req uires tech nical kno wledge !
A charged batte ry ensures goo d sta rtin g perfo rma nce. A
disc harge d ba tt er y ca n
freeze at temperatu res of only O °C.
A th awe d ba tter y must be re pl aced, as the batte ry hous ing
m ay be cracked due to freezi ng and coul d there fo re leak
acid .
-Always read and heed all WARNINGS below ~ & and
~ & in " Workin g o n the batter y" o n page 238.
- S witc h off th e i gn itio n a nd all ele ctrica l co nsu m ers.
- Make sur e th e area is we ll ventilate d w he n you charge
t h e battery .
- Co nnect charg er c abl es.
Charger cables must always be
connected POSITIVE@ to POSITIVE @ and NEGATIVE
Q
to NEGATIVE Q.
- Swi tch o n th e char ger.
- M ake su re the c harg ing r ate is not ov er 6 am ps.
- Turn o ff t he char ger ~ & .
- Disco nnect the c harg er cabl es.
- Connec t both batte ry cables to t he b atter y if nece ssary -
first plu s, th en minu s.
The battery must not be opened! => 0 in "General info rmat ion" o n
page 236.
It is not necessary to remove t he batt ery from t he en gine compart
ment, and it is also not necessary to disconnect the cab les.
Norm ally, a batt ery sho uld be c ha rg ed a t no m ore th an 10 perc en t
of i ts rated capacity . _,.
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