oil dipstick AUDI A5 2008 8T / 1.G Owners Manual

Checking and topping up fluids 232Closing 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 ⇒.
WARNING
•
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. The bonnet must be flush with the adja-
cent body panels.
•
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.
Engine compartment layoutEngine compartment layout
Main components for checking and refillingFig. 223 Typical locations of fluid containers, engine oil dipstick and engine oil
filler cap
Jump-start terminal (+) under a cover . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brake fluid reservoir (
) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine oil filler cap (

) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine oil dipstick (orange) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Radiator expansion tank () . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Windscreen washer container (
) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Jump-start terminal (-) with hexagon head . . . . . . . . .
Hydraulic fluid reservoir for power steering . . . . . . . .
A1
241, 266
A2
238
A3
234
A4
234
A5
236
A6
242
A7
241, 266
A8
201
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Checking and topping up fluids233
Controls
Safety
Driving tips
General maintenance
Self-help
Technical data The positions of the engine oil filler cap and the engine oil dipstick
⇒page 232, fig. 223 (items and ) may be different on some
engine versions.
Engine oilGeneral notesWe recommend that you have the oil change carried out by an Audi
dealership/qualified workshop according to the intervals stated in
the Service Schedule or according to the service interval display in
the instrument cluster.
Whether your vehicle is serviced at flexible service intervals or fixed
service intervals is shown in the Service Schedule.
The correct oil specifications for your engine are listed in the Te c h -
nical data section ⇒page 295, “Performance, weights and dimen-
sions”.
Check that the specifications quoted (VW standards) appear on the
container either singly or in combination with other specifications.
Flexible service intervals (Audi LongLife Service*)
Special engine oils ⇒page 295, “Performance, weights and dimen-
sions” have been developed as part of the Audi LongLife Service
(⇒“Service Schedule”).
This type of oil must be used if you intend to take advantage of the
extended maintenance intervals allowed by the Audi LongLife
Service.•
Do not mix the LongLife oil with oil intended for fixed service
intervals, as the requirements for the extended service intervals are
then no longer guaranteed.
•
In exceptional circumstances, if the engine oil level is too low
⇒page 234 and you cannot obtain the specified LongLife oil, you
can put in a small quantity of oil for fixed service intervals -
⇒page 295, “Performance, weights and dimensions”. This should not be done more than once and no more than 0.5 litres should be
used.
Fixed service intervals (Inspection Service)*
If you do not take advantage of the LongLife service for your car, you
can use the oils for fixed service intervals - ⇒page 295, “Perform-
ance, weights and dimensions”. In this case, your car must be serv-
iced after a fixed interval of 1 year / 15,000 km (10,000 miles) – see
Service Schedule.
•
In exceptional circumstances, if the engine oil level is too low
⇒page 234 and you cannot obtain the oil specified for your vehicle,
you can put in a small quantity of oil conforming to the specification
ACEA A2 or ACEA A3 (petrol engines) or ACEA B3 or ACEA B4 (diesel
engines). This should not be done more than once and no more than
0.5 litres should be used.
Vehicles with diesel particulate filter*
The Service Schedule states whether your vehicle is fitted with a
diesel particulate filter.
•
Vehicles with diesel particulate filter must only be filled with
engine oil VW 507 00. This oil can be used regardless of whether the
vehicle is serviced at flexible service intervals (Audi LongLife
Service) or fixed service intervals.
•
Avoid mixing this oil with other engine oils.
•
In exceptional circumstances, if the engine oil level is too low
⇒page 234 and you cannot obtain the oil specified for your vehicle,
you can put in a small quantity of oil conforming to the specification
VW 506 00 / VW 506 01 or VW 505 00 / VW 505 01 or ACEA B3 /
ACEA B4. This should not be done more than once and no more than
0.5 litres should be used.
A3
A4
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Checking and topping up fluids 234Checking the oil levelChecking oil level
– Park your vehicle on a level surface.
– Allow the warm engine to run briefly at idling speed and
then switch off the ignition.
– Wait approx. 2 minutes.
– Pull out the dipstick. Wipe the dipstick with a clean cloth
and insert it again, pushing it in as far as it will go.– Then pull the dipstick out again and check the oil level
⇒fig. 224 or ⇒fig. 225. If the oil level is too low, add
more engine oil ⇒page 234.
Oil level in area
–Do not top up oil.
Oil level in area
–Oil can be topped up. After topping up the oil level should
be in area .
Oil level in area
–Oil must be topped up. After topping up the oil level
should be in area .
Depending on how you drive and the conditions in which the car is
used, oil consumption can be up to 0.5 ltr./1000 km. Oil consump-
tion is likely to be higher for the first 5000 km. You should therefore
check the oil level at regular intervals, ideally every time you fill the
tank, and also before setting off on a long trip.Topping up the engine oil

Fig. 224 Variant 1:
Markings on oil
dipstickFig. 225 Variant 2:
Markings on oil
dipstick
AaAb
Aa
AcAa
Fig. 226 Engine
compartment: Engine
oil filler cap
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Checking and topping up fluids235
Controls
Safety
Driving tips
General maintenance
Self-help
Technical data
–Unscrew cap

from oil filler opening ⇒page 234,
fig. 226.
– Carefully put in the specified grade of oil ⇒page 295
0.5 litres at a time.
– After two minutes check the oil level once again
⇒page 234.
– If the oil level is too low, add more engine oil.
– Replace the oil filler cap carefully and push the dipstick
all the way in.
WARNING
•
Ensure that no oil comes into contact with hot engine compo-
nents when topping up: this could cause a fire.
•
Wash your skin thoroughly if it comes into contact with engine
oil.Caution
•
The oil level must never be above area , as this may result in
damage to the catalytic converter or to the engine. Contact a quali-
fied workshop to extract the engine oil if necessary.
•
No additives should be used with engine oil. Any damage caused
by the use of such additives would not be covered by the factory
warranty.For the sake of the environment
•
Never pour oil down drains or into the ground.
•
Always observe statutory requirements when disposing of
empty oil canisters.
Cooling systemCoolant
The purpose of the coolant is to carry heat away from the
engine. The correct amount of anti-freeze is important to
prevent the cooling system from freezing in winter.The cooling system is filled for life at the factory, so the coolant does
not need to be changed. The coolant consists of a mixture of water
and anti-freeze additive G12+. This is a glycol-based anti-freeze with
anti-corrosion additives.
Anti-freeze additive
The amount of anti-freeze additive required depends on the temper-
atures to be expected in the winter season. If the anti-freeze concen-
tration is too low the coolant can freeze, resulting in failure of the
cooling system and heater.
The cooling system is filled at the factory with the correct amount of
anti-freeze for the country concerned.
In most cases the mixture consists of 60% water and 40% additive.
This mixture gives the necessary antifreeze protection down to –
25 °C and protects the alloy parts of the cooling system against
corrosion. It also prevents scaling and raises the boiling point of the
coolant.
Countries with warm climate
The coolant concentration must not be reduced by adding plain
water, even in the summer or in warm climates. The concentration
of the anti-freeze additive must always be at least 40%.
Countries with cold climate
If greater anti-freeze protection is required in very cold climates, the
proportion of the anti-freeze additive G12+ can be increased. A
concentration of 60% offers protection down to about -40 °C. The
concentration of the antifreeze additive must not be more than 60%,
Aa
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Index 308
Steering wheel with tiptronic controls . . .
135
tiptronic mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
NNatural leather . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
Number plate light
Changing bulb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 288OOctane rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227
Oil
SeeEngine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234
Oil consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234
Oil dipstick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234
Oil level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
On-board computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Opening
Bonnet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230
Outside temperature display . . . . . . . . . . 21
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9PPaint damage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222
Paint No. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 293
Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Parking aid
Seeparking system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Parking lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59parking system
Adjusting warning beeps . . . . . . . . . . 148
Detection range of reversing camera 144
Front and rear, with display . . . . . . . . 138
Front and rear, with display and reversing
camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
General notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Note on distances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Notes on acoustic parking aid . . . . . . 152
Notes on reversing camera . . . . . . . . 152
Parking next to an obstacle . . . . . . . . 150
Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Reversing camera (Rear View) . . . . . . 143
Reversing camera, parking mode 1 . 145
Reversing camera, parking mode 2 . 146
Special parking situations . . . . . . . . . 150
Switching graphic display on and off 149
Switching reversing camera on and off . .
149
Towing bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Parking the car
multitronic® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Particulate filter
SeeDiesel particulate filter . . . . . . . . 205
Passengers
SeeSitting position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Pedals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Performance figures
SeePerformance, weights and
dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295
Performance, weights and dimensions . 295
General notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 292
Petrol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227Polishing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221
Pollen filter
Deluxe automatic air conditioner . . . . 93
Deluxe automatic air conditioner plus . . .
101
Pollution filter
Deluxe automatic air conditioner . . . . 93
Deluxe automatic air conditioner plus . . .
101
Power management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
Battery power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
Driver message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
Power steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
QQuartz clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
quattro
SeeFour-wheel drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201RRadio transmitters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251
Fixed installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251
Mobile equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251
Radio-controlled clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Rain sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Rain sensor defective . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Reading lights
Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Rear centre console
Socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
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