page 57 AUDI ALLROAD 2000 Owners Manual

Waxing
Please refer to the important information on
page 212.
• A good wax coati ng protects the vehicle
paint to a large extent against the environ­
mental influences listed under "Washing"
and even agains t light scratches.
• When water doesn't form small drops
and roll off clean paint, apply a coat of good
hard wax. Even if a wax solution is used reg­
ularly for washing your vehicle, it is advis­
able to protect the paint with a coat of hard
wax at least twice a year.
• To protect bright metal trim, use car wax.
• Protect plastic body parts painted the
same as the vehicle body with car wax.
• Do not use car wax on ...
- matte or anodized metal trim
rubber or rubber-l ike trim. Tr
im strips
Dirty patches and marks on the trim strips
should be removed with a pH-balanced
cleaning agent (do not use a chrome
cleaner). Audi Dealers carry cleaning prod­
ucts which have been tested for use on your
vehicle and are not harmful to the environ­
ment.
To avoid corrosion on the exterior trim
str ips, only a pH-balanced solution should
be used for the windshield washer.
To uch-up paint
Yo ur Audi Dealer has touch-up paint for mi­
nor scratches and stone chips. Scratches
should be touched up soon after they occur
to prevent corrosion.
If a spot starts to rust, however, a simple
touch-up job won't be enough. The affected
surface must be smoothed with sand paper
and covered with an anti-rust primer before
the painted finish can be restored.
The n umber for the original vehicle paint can
be found on the vehicle identification label
- see page 291 . VE
HICLE CARE
Windows Clean all windows regularly to remove road
film and car- wash wax buildup. Use a luke­
warm soap and water sol uti on or an alcohol­
based commercial window cleaning agent.
If a chamois is used for polishing the glass,
it should be used exclusively for that pur­
pose.
Also, be sure to clean all windows regularly
on the inside.
Use a plastic scraper to remove snow and
ice from windows and mirrors. To help pre­
vent dirt from scratching the windo w, al­
ways scrape in a forward direction -push­
ing the scraper away from you-never back
and forth.
Note
To prevent damage the wires of the rear
defogger, do not place any adhesive stick­
ers in the inside of the rear window over the
wires.
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Weatherstrips
Keep silicone sprays off the wind­
shield to avoid wiper smear in rain.
To seal properly, weatherstrips around
hood, rear lid, doors, etc., must be pliable.
Spray with silicone or coat with talcum pow­
der or glycerine to reta in flexibility of the
rubber and to protect against freezing in the
w1nter.
Dull finishes and plastics
Plas .tic pa �s. such as light bulb lenses, dec­
orative stnpes, panels, bumpers, etc., will
come clean with regular washing. Should
additional cleaning or spot remova l be nec­
essar y, use a soft brush or cloth soaked with
a mild detergent solution. Then rinse thor­
oughly and imme diately with clear water.
Do not use anyth ing which could
mar the plastic or dull finished sur­
faces, such as wax, polish, abrasive
detergents or chemical cleaning sol­
vents.
216 Bright
metal trim
Bright or black anodized metal trim will
come clean with regular washing. Remove
spots or dirt from chrome and stainless
steel with a chrome cleaner. Apply a
chrome polish for continued luster and
protec tion.
Steel wheels
Always include the hub caps and wheel
rims when washing your vehicle to remove
road dirt, salt sprays and brake dust. If nec­
essary, use a commercial wheel cleaner to
remove accumulated brake dust. Paint
scratches should be touched up as soon as
possible to prevent corrosion.
Light alloy wheels
To preserve the decorative appearance of
the light alloy wheels, some special care is
necessary. In addition to road dirt and salt
sprays, brake dust is also corrosive. If left on
too long, brake dust can cause pitting. Wash
the wheels with a sponge or hose brush ev­
ery other week. Road salt
should be removed weekly with
an acid free cleaning solution. Every three
months (after regular cleaning) coat the
wheels with petroleum jelly or car wax. Rub
it in firmly with a soft cloth. Never use abra­
sive or metal polishing cleaning agents.
� WARNING
Moisture, ice, and road salt on
brakes may affect braking effi­
ciency. Test the brakes carefully
after each washing. Always heed
WA RNING on page 203.

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Engine compartment
�W ARNING
• Before working in the engine
compartment. be sure to read the
information on page 232.
I) Before reaching into the front
plenum panel. always re!"ove the
ignition key. Otherw1se. the
windshield wiper system could
unin tentionally be switched on.
possibly causing personal injury
from the moving wiper linkage.
• Do not wash. wax or dry the en�
gine with the engine ru!'l'! ing. Mov­
ing or hot parts could 1n1ure you. ,Al
WARNING continued
e Do not clean the underside of
the chassis, fenders. wheel cov­
ers. or other hard to reach parts
without protecting your hands and
arms. You may cut yourself on
sharp-edged metal parts.
• Moisture and ice on brakes may
affect braking efficiency. Test the
brakes carefully after each vehicle
wash.
The engine compartment and transmission
have been corrosion protected at the facto­
ry.
Remove leaves from the plenum panel in
front of the windshield under the engine
hood. This prevents the water drain holes
from becoming blocked, and it prevents de­
bris from entering the vehicle interior
throug h the heating and ventilation ducts. Good
anti-corrosion treatment is very im­
porta nt, particularly in the winter. If the ve­
hicle is frequently driven on salted roads,
the entire engine compartment and plenum
panel should be thor oughly cleaned at the
end of winter and retreated to prevent salt
damage. At the same time, the underside of
the vehicle should be washed as well.
�W ARNING
Never touch the radiator fan. The
auxiliary electric fan can switch on
suddenly and injure you-
Always switch off the ignition be­
fore cleaning the engine _
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Fuel tank
The fuel filler neck is located on the right
rear side panel behind the fuel filler flap.
The central locking system automatically
locks and unlocks the fuel filler flap. If the
central locking system should fail, you can
still open the flap manually- see page 224
for further details.
Open the flap as illustrated above.
The capacity of the tank is:
approx. 18.5 US gallons (70 liters).
-222 When
refueling, hang the fuel tank cap on
the fuel filler flap as illus trated above.
Notes
• Don't drive until the fuel tank is
completely empty. Gasoline could
get in the exhaust system and dam­
age the catalytic converter.
• If any fuel has spilled onto the car,
it should be removed immediately to
prevent damage the paintwork. �W
ARNING
Under normal operating condi­
tions, never carry additional fuel
containers in your car. Such con­
tainers, full or empty, may leak
and could cause a fire in a colli­
sion. If you must transport fuel to
use for your lawn mower, snow
blower, etc., be very careful and al­
ways observe local and state laws
regarding the use, transportation
and storage of such fuel contain·
ers. Make certain the container
meets industry standards CANSII
ASTM F852-86).

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If in doubt about any servicing, nave 1t done
by your authorized Audi Dealer or any other
properly equipped and qualif ied workshop.
We strongly urge you_ to give your autho­
rized Audi Dealer the opportunity to perform
all scheduled maintenance and necessary
repairs. Your dealer has the facilities, origi­
nal parts and trained specialists to keep your
vehicle running properly.
Perf orming limited maintenance
yourself
The following pages describe a limited num­
ber of procedures which can be performed
on your vehicle with ordinary tools, should
the need arise and trained personnel be un­
available. Before perform ing any of these
procedures, always thoroughly read all of
the applicable text and carefully follow the
instructions given. Always rigorously ob­
serve the WA RNINGS provided. �W
ARNING
• Serious personal injury may oc­
cur as a result of improperly per­
formed maintenance, adjustments
or repairs.
• Be extremely careful when
working on the vehicle. Follow
commonly accepted safety prac­
tices and good judgment. Never
risk personal injury.
• Do not attempt any of the main­
tenance, checks or repairs de­
scribed on the following pages if
you are not fully familiar with
these or other procedures with re­
spect to the vehicle, or are uncer­
tain how to proceed. Do not do any
work without the proper tools and
equipment. Have the necessary
work done by your authorized
Audi Dealer or another properly
equipped and qualified workshop. '4
WARNING continued
• The engine compartment of any
motor vehicle is a potent ially haz­
ardous area.
• Always support your vehicle
with safety stands if it is neces­
sary to work underneath the ve­
hicle. The jack supplied with the
vehicle is not adequate for this
purpose and could collapse caus­
ing serious personal injury.
• Never reach into the area
around or touch the radiator fan.
The auxiliary fan is temperature
controlled and can switch on sud­
denly.
Always heed all WAR NINGS
on next page.
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Engine
hood
To unlock the engine hood, pull the re­
lease lever on the left under the dashboard.
The hood pops up slightly under spring pres­
sure.
Note
Before opening the engine hood,
make sure that the windshield wip­
ers are folded flat against the wind­
shield. Otherwise, they could dam­
age the paint on the hood. To
open, pull the release lever in the direc­
tion indicated by the arrow. This will release
the hook under the hood.
Open the hood all the way. It will be held up
by gas pressure in the strut. VEH
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To close
Pull the hood down until the pressure from
the strut is reduced. Then Jet the hood fall
and latch in place -you do not need to
press the hood down again.
m 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 surround­
ing vehicle body parts.
• If you ever notice while driving
that the hood is not secured prop­
erly, stop at once and close it.
Always heed all WA RNINGS
on next page.
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When
adding fluids, always make
sure that they are poured into the
proper container or filler opening,
otherwise serious damage to ve­
hicle systems will occur. r:Gb To detect leaks in time, inspect
� the vehicle floor pen from under­
neath regular ly. If you see spots
from oil or other vehicle fluids, have
your vehicle inspected by an autho­
ri zed Audi Dealer .
D Always heed all WA RNINGS
� on page 232.
Always exercise extreme caution
when working under the engine
hood. -
VE HICLE CARE
Pos.
1 - Battery ............. . _ .. .. .
2- Brake fluid reservoir . . . 242
3 - Engine oil dipstick ... . _ 235
4- Engine oil filler cap . . . 235
5- Coolant expansion tank . . . 239
6 - Power steering reservoir .
241
7 - Windshield /headlight
washer container ......•• _ .... . 250
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Engine
oil consumption
The rate of the oil consumption depends on
the quality and viscosity of oil, the speed at
which the engine is operated, the climate,
and road conditions as well as amount of
dilution and oxidation of the lubricant.
Because of these variables, no standard
rate of oil consumption can be established,
but drivers should expect higher oil con­
sumption at high speeds and when the en­
gine is new.
Therefore, we recommend that you check
the oil level at regular intervals (for example,
each time you are refuelling, or before going
on a long trip).
If the oil level should go below the minimal
level, the check engine oil level warn­
ing light* in the instrument cluster will
come on. See page 144. You should check
the oil level using the oil dip stick as soon as
possible, and then top off the oil as neces­
sary. Notes
• The engine in your vehicle de­
pends on oil to lubricate and cool all
of its moving parts. Therefore the
engine oil should be checked regu­
larly and kept at the required level.
• Lack of sufficient engine oil may
lead to severe engine damage.
• The oil pressure warning light is
not an oil level indicator.
A Always
heed all WAR NINGS
� on page 232.
Checking the engine oil level
The best time to check the engine oil level
is when the oil is warm.
To get a true reading, the vehicle must be on
level ground.
A Always heed all WAR NINGS
� on page 232.
• After turning off the engine, wait a few
minu tes for the oil to return to the oil pan. VE
HICLE CARE
• Pull out dipstick (arrow) and wipe it clean
with a rag.
• Reinsert dipstick; push it all the way in.
• Pull dipstick out again and read the level:
a - Yo u must not add oil.
b- You can add oil. The oil level may go
into the a range, but riot above the a
range
c - You must add oil.
After filling in oil, make sure that the oil
level is somewhere within the b range.
• After checking the oil level, please make
sure that the dipstick is pushed back in all
the way.
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Adding engine oil
A Always heed all WA RNINGS
r!!J on page 232.
• Turn off the engine.
• Unscrew the oil cap from the cylinder
head cover.
• Add oil by a half quart (half liter) at a time.
• Check the oil level with the dipstick.
:236 The
oil level must never be above the
"a .. range.
Otherwise oil could be drawn into the crank­
case breather and get into the atmosphere
through the exhaust system. The oil
would bum then In the catalytic con­
verter and cause damage.
� WARNING
Spilled oil is a fire hazard. The oil
filler cap must be secure to avoid
an oil spill.
• Carefully screw the oil cap back on and in­
sert the oil dipstick all the way. Otherwise
oil could leak out when the engine is run­
ning. Changing
the engine oil
The engine oil must be changed according
to the intervals specified in your Mainte­
nance booklet.
This is very important because the lubricat­
ing properties of oil diminish gradually dur­
ing normal vehicle use.
Under some circumstances the engine oil
should be changed more frequently.
Change oil more often if you drive mostly
short distances, operate the vehicle in dusty
areas or under predominantly stop-and-go
traffic conditions, or have your vehicle
where temperatures remain below freezing
for exte nded periods.
Detergent additives in the oil will make
fresh oil look dark after the engine has been
running for a short time. This is normal and
is not a reason to change the oil more often
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�W ARNING
• If you must change the engine
oil in your vehicle:
• Wear eye protection.
• To reduce the risk of burns from
hot engine oil let the engine cool
down to the touch.
• When removing the oil drain
plug with your fingers, stay as far
away as possible. Always keep
your forearm parallel to the
ground to help prevent hot oil
from running down your arm.
• Drain the oil into a container de�
signed for this purpose, one large
enough to hold at least the total
amount of oil in your engine. ,A
WARNING continued
• Engine oil is poisonous. Keep it
well out of the reach of children.
• Continuous contact with used
engine oil is harmful to your skin.
Always protect your skin by wash­
ing thoroughly with soap and wa­
ter. �
BefoN changing your oil, first
make sure you know where you
can properly dispose of the old oil.
Always dispose of used engine oil
proper ly. Do not dump it on garden
soil, wooded areas, Into open
streams or down sewage drains.
Recycle used engine oi l by taking it
to a used engine oil collection facil­
ity in your area, or contact a service
station.
Because of the problem of proper
disposal, along with the special
tools and necessary expertise re­
quired, we strongly recommend that
you have your oil changed by an au­
thorized Audi Dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Always heed all WA RNINGS
on page 232.
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