2016 AUDI TT ROADSTER dashboard

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a rearward-facing child seat on the
passenger's seat.
- Applies to vehicles with key-operated
switch for deactivating the passenger's
airbag: Do NOT use a rearward-facing child
seat on the passenger's seat while the
passenger's airbag is active. If you have no
alternative but to use a rearward-facing
child seat on the passenger's seat, the
passenger's airbag must be deactivated
beforehand via the key-operated switch*
¢ page 237. Make sure that the passeng­
er's airbag is reactivated by means of the
key-operated switch* as soon as the child
seat is no longer needed on the passeng­
er's seat.
- Occupants must never carry any objects or
pets in the space between them and the air­
bags, or allow children or other passengers
to travel in this position.
- Do not cover or stick anything on the steer­
ing wheel hub or the soft plastic surface of
the airbag unit on the passenger's side of
the dashboard, and do not obstruct or modi­
fy them in any way. These parts should only
be cleaned with a dry cloth (or with a cloth
moistened with plain water). It is also im­
portant not to attach any objects such as
cup holders or telephone mountings to the
surfaces covering the airbag units.
- Any work on the airbag system or removal
and installation of the airbag components
for other repairs (such as repairs to the
steering wheel or removal of seats) must be
performed by a qualified workshop. Airbag
system
Side airbags
Description of side airbags
Applies to: vehicles with side airbags
The airbag system is not a substitute for the seat
belts.
Fig. 205 Location of side airbag in driver's seat
The side airbags are located in the backrest pad­
ding of the seats ¢Fig. 205.
In conjunction with the seat belts, the side air­
bags give the occupants additional protection for
the head and upper part of the body in the event
of a severe side collision ¢&. in Important safety
notes on the side airbag system on page 240.
In a side collision the side airbags reduce the risk
of injury to the areas of the body facing the im­
pact.
How the side airbags work
Applies to: vehicles with side airbags
When fully inflated, the side airbags reduce the
risk of injuries to the upper port of the body.
Fig. 206 Side airbag in inflated condition
In certain types of side collision, the side airbag
is triggered on the impact side of the vehicle ..,.
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and topping up fluids
Opening the bonnet
� With the driver's door open, pull the Lever un­
der the dashboard in the direction indicated
(arrow) ¢Fig. 212.
� Lift the bonnet slightly¢,&.
� Press the release Lever ¢Fig. 213 in the direc­
tion indicated (arrow). This will release the ar­
rester hooks.
� Open the bonnet.
Closing the bonnet
� To close the bonnet, pull it down to overcome
the spring pressure.
� Then Let it drop into the catches; do not press
down ¢,&.
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Main components for checking and refilling A
WARNING
- To avoid the risk of being scalded, never
open the bonnet if you see steam or coolant
escaping from the engine compartment.
Wait until no steam or coolant can be seen
before opening the bonnet.
- For safety reasons the bonnet must always
be completely closed when the vehicle is
moving. After closing it always check that it
is properly secured. It should not be possi­
ble to Lift the front edges of the bonnet.
- Should you notice that the bonnet is not
safely secured when the vehicle is moving,
stop the vehicle immediately and close the
bonnet properly, otherwise it could cause an
accident.
Fig. 214 Typical locations offluid containers and engine oil filler cap
@ Coolant expansion tank (-L) ¢ page 249
@ Engine oil dipstick ¢ page 247
@ Engine oil filler cap(�) ¢ page 247
246 @
Brake fluid reservoir (0)) ¢ page 250
® Jump-start terminals: under a cover (+);
earth point on body (-) ¢page277

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- If it was not possible to build up a tyre pres­
sure of 2.0 bar within 6 minutes this means
that the tyre is too badly damaged. Do not
drive on.
- Seek professional assistance if the repair of
a tyre puncture is not possible with the seal­
ing compound.
{D Note
Do not use the compressor for longer than
6 minutes at a time, as it could overheat.
When the compressor has cooled down, you
can use it again.
After repairing a tyre
Applies to: vehicles with tyre repair kit
.,. Affix the sticker "max. 80 km/h", which is inclu­
ded in the tyre repair kit, to the dashboard
where the driver will see it.
.,. After about 10 minutes, stop to check the tyre
pressure .
.,. If
tyre pressure is less than 1.3 bar, the tyre is
too badly damaged. Do not drive on.
A WARNING
After repairing a tyre please note the follow­
ing points:
- Do not drive faster than 80 km/h.
-Avoid heavy acceleration, hard braking and
fast cornering.
- Vehicle handling could be impaired.
- If the tyre is too badly damaged, you should
seek professional assistance.
® For the sake of the environment
A used can of sealing compound can be re­
turned to your qualified workshop for dispos­
al.
@ Note
After repairing a tyre, remember to buy a new
tyre sealant can at a qualified workshop.
272 Changing
a wheel
Preparations
Certain preparations must be made before you
change the wheel.
.,. Please refer to the important safety notes
¢ page 269, General notes.
.,. Apply the
parking brake .
.,. Manual gearbox: Engage first gear.
.,. Automatic gearbox: Move the selector lever to
position P.
.,. Take out the
tools ¢ page 2 70 and spare wheel
¢page 276.
A WARNING
If you have to use the jack* on a gradient or
off-road track, block the wheel diagonally op­
posite the wheel being changed by placing
suitable objects underneath both the front
and rear of the wheel to prevent the vehicle
from rolling away.
Removing the hubcap/wheel bolt caps -