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Storing the replaced wheel
- Place the replaced wheel inside the spare wheel well in
the luggage compartment.
- Tighten the knurled retaining screw clockwise to secure
the wheel in place.
- Disengage and lower the floor panel before you close the
luggage compartment lid again.
& WARNING
Loose items in the passenger compartment can cause serious
personal injury during hard braking or in an accident.
• Never store the spare wheel or jack and tools
in the passenger
compartment.
• Always store all jacking equipment, tools, and the spare wheel
in the luggage compartment.
• Tighten the knurled retaining screw for the spare wheel
securely.
[ i] Tips
Check the inflation pressure of the spare tire periodically to keep the
tire ready for use. •
Wheel change
Before changing a wheel
Follow these points for your own and your passenger's
safety when replacing a wheel.
After you experience a tire failure, pull the car well away
from moving traffic and try to reach
level ground before
you
stop ~& .
-All passengers should leave the car and move to a safe
location (for instance, behind the
guardrail) ~& .
-Apply the parking brake firmly ~& .
-Move selector lever to position P on an automatic trans-
mission; put manual transmission in
first gear~& .
-If you are towing a trailer: unhitch the trailer from your
vehicle.
- Take the
tool case and the spare tire ~ page 316 out of
the luggage compartment.
& WARNING
You or your passengers could be injured while changing a wheel if
you do not follow these safety precautions:
• If you have a flat tire, move a safe distance off the road. Turn off
the engine, turn the emergency flasher on and use other warning
devices to alert other motorists.
• Make sure that passengers wait
in a safe place away from the
vehicle and well away from the roadway and traffic.
• To help prevent the vehicle from moving suddenly and possibly
slipping off the jack, always fully set the parking brake and block
the wheel diagonally opposite the wheel being changed . When one
front wheel is lifted off the ground, placing the Automatic Trans-
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No.
37
38
39
40
41
43
44
Equipm ent
Pump for windshie ld and headlight washer *
system
Central elect ric, anti -theft a larm system, rear
lid/ tr u nk release
Rad io
Horn
Auxiliary hea tin g
Electronic Stab ilization P rogram (ESP)
Engine timing
Seat heating
Automatic circuit bre akers : Amps
30
15
20
25
30
25
15
35
T he electric power windows and the electr ic seat adjusters are
pro tected with circu it breakers which reset automatica lly after the
circuit overload has been corrected .
[ i ] Tip s
• Whenever replacing a fuse, always consult the sticker on the
inside of the fuse panel cover . It contains the most up -to -date info r­
mat ion regarding the fuse arrangement . If in doubt , ask your autho ­
rized Audi Service adv isor .
• Some of the equipment items listed are op tiona l o r only avail ­
able on certa in model configu rations .•
Bulbs
A pplies to vehicle s: wit h xenon he ad ligh ts
Replacing light bulbs
For your safety, we recommend that you have your autho ­
rized Audi dealer replace any bulbs for you.
I t is becoming increasing ly more and more difficult t o replace
vehic le light bulbs since in many cases, other parts of the car must
first be removed before yo u are able to get to the bu lb . T his applies
especia lly to the ligh t bu lbs in the front of your car which you can
only reach th rough the eng ine compartment.
Sheet metal and bulb ho lders can have sharp edges that can cause
s e rious cuts, and parts must be correctly taken apart and th en prop­
erly put back together to help prevent breakage of par ts and long
te rm damage from water that can enter housings that have not
been properly resealed .
For your safety , we recommend that you have your authorized Audi
dea ler replace any bulbs for you, since your dealer has the prope r
tools, the correct bulbs and the expertise .
Gas di sc harge l amp s (x enon l ight s)*:
Due to the h igh e lectrical voltage, have t he bu lbs replaced by a qual ­
ified technician . Head lights with xenon light are identified by the
high voltage sticker .
& WARNING
Changing xenon lamps without the ne cessary equipment c an
c au se seriou s per sonal injury .
• Bulb s are pres surized and can explode when being changed.
Potential ri sk of injur y!
• On vehicle s equipped with ga s di scharge bulb s (xenon ligh t)*
life -threaten ing injurie s can re sult from impr oper h andling of the
high -voltage portion s of su ch lamp s!
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Emergency situations
General
This section i s intended for trained emergency crews and working
personnel who have the necessary tools and equipment to perform
these operations.
•
Starting by pushing or towing
0 Note
Vehicles with an automatic transmission cannot be started by
pushing or towing . •
Starting with jumper cables
If n ece ssary, the eng in e can b e star ted by conne cting it to
the battery of another veh ic le .
If th e engin e shou ld fai l to start because of a discharged or weak
b at te ry, the batt ery can be co nnected t o the ba ttery of
another
ve hic le, us ing a pair of jumper cables to start the engine.
Jumper cables
Use
only jumper cables of sufficient ly large cross se ction to safe ly
c a rry the st ar ter curr ent. Refer to th e m anuf actu rer's specific ations.
Us e on ly j um per ca bles with
isolated term ina l clam ps and prop erly
marked for distinction:
plus (+l cable in most c ases c olored red
minus (- l cable in most cases co lored black .
& WARNING
Batteries contain electricity , acid, and gas . Any of these can cause
very serious 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 °Cl. Before connecting a jumper cable, the frozen
battery must be thawed completely , otherwise it could explode.
• Do not allow battery acid to contact 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 cigarettes away from batteries.
• Do not try to jump start any vehicle with a low ac id level in the
battery.
• The voltage of the booster battery must also have a 12-Volt
rating . The capacity (Ahl 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 e xplosion 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
case may have be weakened.
• Use of batteries of different voltage or substantially different
capacity (Ah ) rating may cause an explosion and injury . The
capacity (Ah l of the booster battery should not be lower than that
of the discharged battery . ..,_

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• Before you check anything in the engine compartment, always
read and heed all
WARNINGS~ page 265, "Engine compartment".
0 Note
• Applying a higher voltage booster battery will cause expensive
damage to sensitive electronic components, such as control units,
relays, radio, etc .
• There must be no electrical contact between the vehicles as
otherwise current could already start to flow as soon as the positive
( + ) terminals are connected.
[ i] Tips
• The discharged battery must be properly connected to the
vehicle's electrical system. •
Use of jumper cables
Make sure to connect the jumper cable clamps in exactly
the order described below!
Vehicle with discharged battery:
Fig. 234 Jump­
starting with the
battery of another
vehicle: A -discharged
vehicle battery, B -
booster battery
- Turn off lights and accessories, move lever of automatic
transmission to
N (Neutral) or P (Park) and set parking
brake.
Connect POSITIVE (+) to POSITIVE (+) (red)
1. Connect clamp of plus cable to positive( +) terminal (D
:::> fig. 234 of discharged vehicle battery @.
2. Connect clamp on opposite end of cable to positive(+)
terminal
@ of booster battery ®·
Connect NEGATIVE (-) to NEGATIVE (-) (black)
3. Connect clamp of minus cable (black) to negative (-)
terminal
0 of booster battery®·
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4. Connect clamp on opposite end of negative cable to the
negative(-) terminal© of the discharged vehicle battery
@.
- Check that all screw plugs on the battery cells are
screwed in firmly. If not, tighten plugs prior to
connecting clamp on negative battery terminal.
Starting the engine
-Start the engine of the vehicle with the booster battery.
Run the engine at a moderate speed.
- Start engine with discharged vehicle battery in the usual
manner .
- If the engine fails to start: do not keep the starter
cranking for longer than 10 seconds. Wait for about 30
seconds and then try again.
- With engine running, remove jumper cables from both
vehicles in exact
reverse order.
The battery is vented to the outside to prevent gases from entering
the vehicle interior.
Make sure that the jumper clamps are well connected with their
metal parts in full contact with the battery terminals .
& WARNING
To avoid serious personal injury and damage to the vehicle, heed
all warnings and instructions of the jumper cable manufacturer. If
in doubt, call for road service.
• Jumper cables must be long enough so that the vehicles do not
touch.
• When connecting jumper cables, make sure that they cannot
get caught in any moving parts in the engine compartment.
& WARNING (continued)
• Before you check anything in the engine compartment, always
read and heed all
WARNINGS:::::, page 265, "Engine compartment".
0 Note
Improperly connected jumper cables can damage or destroy the
generator .
• Always connect POSITIVE (+l to POSITIVE(+), and NEGATIVE (-l to
NEGATIVE (- l terminal.
• Check that all screw plugs on the battery cells are screwed in
firmly. If not, tighten plugs prior to connecting clamp on negative
battery terminal.
• Please note that the procedure for connecting a jumper cable as
described above applies specifically to the case of your vehicle
being jump started. When you are giving a jump start to another
vehicle, do not connect the minus 1-1 cable to the minus (-1 terminal
on the discharged battery @::::, page 331, fig. 234. Instead, securely
connect the minus (-l cable to either a massive metal component
that is firmly bolted to the engine block or to the engine block itself .
If the battery that is being charged does not vent to the outside,
escaping battery gas could ignite and explode! •
Emergency towing with commercial
tow truck
General hints
Your Audi requires special handling for towing.
The following information is to be used by commercial tow truck
operators who know how to operate their equipment safely.
• Never tow your Audi, towing will cause damage to the engine
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Rear hook up
These s te p s app ly fo r w in chi ng the vehi cle on to a car
c arr ier w ith the re a r f ir st.
- Have the vehic le ali gne d cent ered wi th the ca r carr ier
r a mp.
- Attach the win ch hook to t he
rear to wline eye
=> pa ge 334, fig. 237 .
- On ce th e ca r is po sit io ned on t he car ca rrie r, ha ve safety
c hain (s ) a ttach ed t o the
fron t towline eye => pag e 333an d
ti ghte ned .
[ i] Tips
Chec k carefu lly to ma ke sure the veh icle is hoo ked up securel y
b ef ore mov ing the ca r up the ca r ca rrier r amp. •
Lifting the vehicle
Important safety precautions
Be aware of the following hazards before l ift ing the vehic le w ith a
w ork sho p ho is t or f lo or jack :
• The vehicle should never be lifted or jacked up from underneath
the engine oil pan, the transmission housing , the front or rear axle
or the body side members . This could lead to serious damage.
• Use lifting equipment with padded contact surfaces to avoid
damage to the underbody or chassis frame.
• Alternatively, cover the contact surfaces on workshop hoist or
floor ja ck with rubber pads before lifting.
• Before driving over a workshop hoist , check that the vehicle
weight does not exceed the permissible lifting capacity of the hoist. •
Before driving over a workshop hoist , ensure that there is suffi ­
cient clearance between the hoist and low parts of the vehicle .
& WARNING
To reduce the risk of serious injury and vehicle damage:
• Always lift the vehicle only at the special workshop hoist and
floor jack lift points illustrated
=> fig . 239 and => fig . 240 .
• Failure to lift the vehicle at these points could cause the vehicle
to tilt or fall from a lift if there is a change in vehicle weight distri­
bution and balance . This might happen, for example, when heavy
components such as the engine block or transmission are
removed .
• When removing such heavy components, anchor vehicle to
hoist or add corresponding weights to maintain the center of
gravity . Otherwise , the vehicle might tilt or slip off the hoist ,
causing serious personal injury .
•
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General information
Explanation of technical data
Some of the technical data listed in this manual require
further explanation.
The technical da ta for your vehicle are listed in the charts starting
on => page 343. This chapter p rovides general information, notes
and restrictions which apply to these data. •
Vehicle identification
The key data ore given on the vehicle identification
number (VIN) plate and the vehicle data sticker.
Fig . 241 Vehicle Identi­
fication Number (VIN)
plate: location on
driver's side dash
panel Fig
. 242 The vehicle
identification label
-
inside the luggage
compartment
The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN}
is located on the driver's side so that it is visible from the outside
through the windshield -
see:::::, fig. 241.
The vehicle identification label
is located in the luggage compartment in the spare wheel well.
The
label => fig. 242 shows the following vehicle data:
G) Production control no.
0 Vehicle identification no .
© Type code number
© Type designation/engine output in Kilowatts
© Engine and transmission code letter
© Pain t no./lnt erior
0 Optional equipment no.'s
Vehicle data 2 to 7 are also found in your Maintenance
& Warranty
booklet .
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Data
Ap plies to vehicles : w ith 2 .0 lite r 4-cyl. engine
200 hp, 2.0 liter 4-cyl. turbo engine
En gin e da ta
Maximum output SAE net
Maximum torque SAE net
No . of cy linders
Displacement
Stroke Bore
Compression rat io
Fuel
Dim ensio ns
Length (with licence plate bracket)
Width (across mirrors)
Height (unloaded, incl. roof rails)
T urning circle diameter (curb to curb,
approx.!
Ca pac itie s
F u el t ank
-Total capacity
- Reserve (of total capacity) approx.
Wind shield and headlight * w as her fluid contain er
Engine oil
approx. fi lter change
Controls and equip­
ment Safety first
hp@ rpm
lb-ft@ rpm
C ID (cm
3l
in (mm)
in (mm)
200 @ 51 00 -6000
207
@ 1950 -5000
4
121 (1984)
3.65 (92.8) 3.25 (82.5) 10.5: 1
Pr emium unle aded (91 AKI) Recommended for maximum engine performance. Fur ­
ther
details=> page 267, "Gasoline"
in (mm)
in (mm)
i n ( mm)
ft. (ml
gal/litres
ga l/litres
quarts/I it res
quarts/I it res
180 (4586)
76.3 (1937)
57 .2 (1453)
36.4 (11.1
l
front-wheel drive
18.5 / 70.0
2.1 / 8.0
5.1 / 4.8
4.5 / 4.5
quattro
16.6 / 63.0
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Applies to vehi cles: with 3 .2 liter 6-c yl. engine
255 hp, 3.2 liter 6-cyl. engine
En gin e data
Maximum output SAE net
Maximum torque SAE net
No. of cylinders
Disp lacement
Stroke
Bore
Compress ion ratio
Fuel
Dim ension s
Length (with licence plate bracket)
Width (across mirrors) Height (un loaded, incl. roof rails)
Turning circle diameter (curb to curb, approx .)
Ca pac ities
Fuel tan k
-Total capacity
-Reserve (of total capacity) approx.
Windshield and headlight* wa sher fluid container
Engine oil
approx. fi lter change hp@rpm
lb-ft@ rpm
CID (cm
3l
in (mm)
in (mm) 255@ 6500
243 @3250
6
190 (3123)
3 .65 (92 .8)
3 .33 (84 .5)
10.1 : 1
P remium unle aded (91 AKI) Recommended for maximum engine performance . Fur­
t her
details~ page 267, "Gasoline"
in (mm)
in (mm)
in (mm)
ft . (ml
gal/litres
gal/litres
quarts/litres
quarts/litres 1
80 (4586)
76.3 (1937)
57.2 ( 1453)
36 .4 ( 11 .1 l
front -wheel drive
18.5 / 70 .0
2.1 / 8 .0
5 .1 / 4.8
8 .1 / 8 .1 quattro
16.6 / 63 .0
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For additional road safety information, please visit the Road Safety
website at:
http://www.tc.gc.ca/roadsafety/menu.htm
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Operating your vehicle outside the U.S.A. or Canada
Government regu lations in the United States and Canada require
that automob iles meet specif ic em ission regulations and safety
standards. Therefore, vehic les bui lt for the U.S.A . and Canada differ
from veh icles sold in ot her countries.
I f you p lan to take your vehic le outside the continental limits of the
Un ited States or Canada, there is the possib ility tha t
• unleaded fue ls for vehicles with cata lytic converter may not be
avai lable;
• fuel may have a considerably lower octane rating. Improper fuel
may cause engine damage;
• service may be inadequate due to lack of proper service faci lities,
t ools or test ing equ ipment;
• replacement parts may not be readily avai lable .
• Navigation syste ms for vehicles bu ilt for the U.S.A . and Canada
wi ll not necessarily work in Europe, and may not work in other coun ­
tries outside of Nort h America .
0 Note
Audi cann ot be responsible fo r mechan ical damage t hat cou ld
result from inadequate fuel, service or parts avai lab ility. •
Audi Service Repair Manuals and
Literature
Audi Official Factory Service Manuals are published as soon as
possible after model introduction Serv ice manuals are available
from :
Audi Technical Literature Ordering Center Ca ll tol l-free:
Tel. : 1 (800) 544-8021
(from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, EST, Monday through Friday)
or access their website www.audi .ddsltd .com on the Internet to
order repair manua ls and ot her Audi literature. •
Maintenance
General
Your vehicle has been des igne d to help keep main tenance requ ire ­
ments to a minimum. However, a certain amount of regu lar mainte ­
n ance is st ill necessary to assu re y ou r veh ic le's safety, ec onomy and
reliabi lity. For detai led vehic le maintenance consu lt your Mainte ­
nance
& Warran ty booklet.
Under difficult operating condition s, for example at extreme ly low
outside temperatures, in very dusty regions, when towing a trailer
very frequently, etc ., some service work sho uld be perfo rme d
between the intervals specified. This applies particu lar ly to :
• oil ch anges, and
• cleaning or replacing the air filter.