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-If tests need to be performed with the en
gine running, there is additional danger due
to moving components (such as the ribbed belt, alternator and radiator fan) and from
the h igh-voltage ign it ion system .
- Never reach into the radiator fan. The elec
tric auxiliary fan is controlled by tempera
ture and can switch on suddenly .
- Do not under any circumstances activate the
throttle inadvertently (for example, by hand
from the eng ine compartment) if the vehi
cl e is stationa ry but the engi ne is ru nning
and a gear is engaged. Ot herw ise, the vehi
cl e w ill sta rt to move immediately and t his
cou ld res ult in an accident .
- Pay atte ntion to the fo llow ing war nings list
ed when work on the fuel system or on the
electrical eq uipment is required.
- Do not smoke .
- Never work near open flames.
- Always have a working fire extinguisher
nearby.
- All work on the battery or e lectrica l system
in yo ur vehicle can res ult in injuries, chemi
ca l burns, accidents or burns. Because of
this, all work must be performed
onl y by an
authorized Audi dealer or authorized Aud i
Service Facility .
- To reduce the risk of e lectric shock and in
jury, never touch the following components when the eng ine is r unning or is being start
ed:
- Ignition cable
- Other componen ts i n the ele ct ronic high-
voltage ignition system
- If you mus t check o r perfo rm wor k on t he
engine while it is runn ing:
- Set the parking brake and p lace the se lec
tor lever in the P (park) position first .
- Always proceed with extreme caut ion so
that clothing, jewelry or long ha ir do not
become caught in the radiator fan, fan
belt o r other moving components or do
not come into contact with hot compo
nents. Tie back lo ng ha ir before beginni ng
wo rk and do no t wear clot hing t hat can
hang down into the engine .
Check ing and F illing
- Limit your exposure to exhaust and chemi
cals to as short a time as possible
c> A .
A WARNING
-Ca lifornia Proposition 65 Warning:
- Engine exhaust, some of its constituents,
and certa in vehicle components conta in or
emit chemicals known to the State of Cali
fornia to cause cancer and birth defects and reprod uctive harm . In add ition, certain flu
ids conta ined in vehicles and certa in prod
ucts of component wea r contain or em it
chemi cals know n to the State of Californ ia
t o cause cancer and b irth de fe cts or othe r
reprod uctive harm .
- Batte ry posts, te rm inals a nd rela ted a cces
sor ies conta in lea d and le ad compo unds,
chemicals known to the State o f Cali fornia
to cause cancer and reproductive harms.
Was h hands after handling.
(LlJ) Note
When filling fluids, be su re not to m ix t he flu
ids up . Otherwise severe malfunctions and en
gine damage will occur.
@ For the sake of the environment
You should regu lar ly check t he g ro u nd under
your vehicle in order to detect leaks quick ly . If
there are visib le spots from oi l o r other fluids,
bring your veh icle to an authorized A udi deal
er or authori zed Aud i Serv ice Facility to be
checked.
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