service AUDI ALLROAD 2000 User Guide

CONTROLS AND
EQUIPMENT--------------------
Driver information system
Display
The driver information system consists of
the following components:
Service interval display . . . . . . _. _ ... 121
Menu s................... _ . ... 131
Rear lid I door open indicator _ _ .... 137
Outside air temperature __ . . . _ _ ... 137
Radio frequency display . . . . • .• ___ 138
Auto-Check System ____ .... ____ _ . _ 138
Speed warning
.. 144
Trip computer . .
146
13 0 Navigation
data* -see illustration.
Operation of the Audi Navigation System is
described in a separate manual.
Selector lever position
(Auto matic transmission) ........... 1 07
When the selector lever of the automatic
transmission is in "P" or "N" position the
display will remind you to apply the foot­
brake while the vehicle is stationary. Keep
pressing the "reset" button (see ar­
row in illus tration) to switch between the
following functions:
- Outside temperature 1 trip computer/
Auto Check Control
- Display Navigation*
- Display off
Any malfunc tions occurring will still be
shown, even when the display is switc hed
off.
The Navigation System cannot be operated
unless the display is turned on.

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AND EQUIPMENT
Display types
The following functions are assigned to the
display types in the starting menu:
Menu off
- Trip computer
- Auto Check System I radio data
- Outside temperature
- Speed warning
- Door and rear lid waming
- Message display I display of selector le-
ver's positions (Automatic transmission)
- Navigation display*
The Navigation System* can be operated
using the switches in the center console -
see separate operator manual for the Navi­
gation System* Check
- Service -see page 121 .
Set
- Comput er-see page 146.
Cl ock- see page 117 and 135.
Radio info. -see page 138.
- Speed warn. -see page 144.
Help
The help function will assist you in selecting
the correct entry.
Getting help
You can access the help menu from the
starting menu by moving the selection ar­
row to Help and then pushing the button
(enter).
Key:
.., . - Selector arrow
,/- Selected
0 - Not selected
'f' -Next page
.&. -.Previous page
To leave the help menu, move the select ar­
row to Back and press the button to enter.
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HICLE OPERATION------------------------
The external conditions
in which you drive also affect your fuel con­
sumption.
The following conditions increase fuel con­
sumption:
• Heavy traffic, especially in large cities
with many traffic lights.
• Stop-and-go driving, especially short dis­
tances so that the engine never warms up
as it should.
• Driving in heavy, slow moving traffic in
low gear so that the engine speed is rela­
tively high when compared to the distance
driven.
� Plan your trips ahaad of time. Or­
� ganizs your trips to include sev­
sral errands and to avoid heavy traf­
fi c.
Of course, there are some conditions that
will affect fuel consumption that you can't
control.
For example, fuel consumption increases in
the winter or under difficult conditions (bad
roads, towing a trailer, etc.).
19 6 The
technical requirements
for optimum fuel consumption and eco­
nomy were ''built" intoyourvehicle. Special
attention was paid to the environment. To
reta in and make use of these characteris­
tics, please note the following points:
riJ Use only unleaded gasoline.
Leaded gasoline causes damage to the cat­
alytic converter and other components of
the emission system.
t:Gh Have your vehicle serviced by an
� Audi Dealar at the specified in­
tervals -see page 228 and your
Main tenance booklet.
Having your vehicle regularly serviced by an
Audi Dealer helps ensure that it runs prop­
erly and economical ly, that it does not dis­
turb the environment, and that it has a long
service life. t:Gh
Check
your tire pressure once a
W month.
Low tire pressure increases fuel consump­
tion and tire wear, and impair s vehicle han­
dling.
�W ARNING
Underinflation and overloading of
tires can lead to tire failure. Sud­
den failur e on the road could cause
a serious or fata l accident. See
page 253 for inflation informa­
tion.
� Do not carry unnecessary items
in the luggage compartment.
Particularly in city traffic where you must
often accelerate, weight influences fuel
consumption.

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HICL E OPER ATION ------------------------
• Tu rning off the ignition while the
vehicle is movin g-sea page 115 -or
• Other unusual operating condi­
tions.
Do not continue to operate your ve­
hicle under these conditions, as
otherwise fuel can reach the catalyt­
ic converter. This could result in
overheating of the converter, requir­
ing its replacement.
To assure eHiciant operation of the
Emission Control System:
• Have your vehicle maintained
properly and in accordance with the
service recommendations in your
Maintenance booklet.
Lack of proper maintenance as well
as improper usa of the vehicle will
impair the function of the emission
control system and could lead to
damage.
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Do not alter or remove any com­
ponent of the Emission Control Sys­
ta.m unless approved by the
manufacturer.
• Do not alter or remove any device,
such as heat shields, switches, igni­
tion wires, valves, which are de­
signed to protect your vehicle 's
Emission Control System and other
important vehicle components.
Nota
Do not leave engine idling unat­
tended after starting. If warning
lights should come on to indicate
improper operation, they would go
unheeded. Extended idling also pro­
duces heat, which could result in
overheat ing or other damage to the
vehicle or other property. �W
ARNING
• Parking
Do not park or operate the vehicle
in areas where the hot exhaust sys­
tem may coma in contact with dry
grass, brush, fuel spill or other ma­
terial which can causa a fire.
• Undercoating
Do not apply additional undercoat­
ing or rustproofing on or near the
exhaust manifold, exhaust pipes,
cata lytic converter or heat shields.
During driving, the substance
used for undercoating could over­
heat and causa a fire.

VEHICL E
CA RE-------------------------
If the engine compartment is cleaned at any
time with grease removing solutions 1 ), or if
you have the engine washed, the antK:orr sion treatment is almost always removed
as well. It is therefore essential to ask: for a
long-lasting corrosion protection of all sur­
faces, seams, joints and components in the
engine compartment.
c£> If you must rinse off gasoline, oil
residue or grease while you are
washing your engine, then tha dirty
water should be run through an oil
separator filter. We recommend that
you have your engine washed at a
qualified workshop or service sta­
ti on.
11 Use only
the correct cleaning solutions.
Never use gasoline or Diesel.
220 Chassis
The lower body shell of your Audi is also
thoroughly protected against corrosion.
Any damage to the undercoat ing caused by
road hazards should be repaired promptly.
g WARNING
Do not apply additional undercoat­
ing or rustproofing on or near the
exhaust manifold, exhaust pipes.
catalytic converter or heat shields.
During driving, the substance
used for undercoating could over­
heat and cause a fire. Body
cavity sealing
All body cavities which could be affected by
corro sion have been given thorough protec­
tion at the factory.
This sealing does not require any inspection
or additional treatments. If any wax should
seep out of the cavity when the ambient
temperature is high, it can be removed with
a plastic scraper and a suitable solvent.
c£> If you use benzine for removing
the wax, keep sparks, flame and
ligh ted cigara ttas away. Nsver
dump benzine on the ground, into
open streams or down sewage
dr ains.
Be sure to observe all safety and en­
vi ronmental regulations.

VEHICLE
CARE-------------------------
Use of gasoline containing alcohol
or MTBE (methyl tertiary butyl
ether)
You may use unleaded gasoline blended
with alcohol or MTBE (commonly referred
to as oxygenates) if the blended mixture
meets the following criteria:
Blend of gasoline methanol (wood
alcohol or methyl alcohol)
Anti-knock index must be 87 AKI or
hig her.
Blend must contain no more than 3%
methanol.
- Blend must contain more than 2% CO­
solvents.
226 Note
Methanol
fuels which do not meet
these requirements may cause cor­
rosion and damage to plastic and
rubber components in the fuel sys-
tem. ·
Blend of gasoline and ethanol (grain
alcohol or ethyl alcohol)
Ant i-knock , index must be 87 AKI or
high er.
Blend must not contain more than 1 0%
ethanol.
Blend of gasoline and MTBE
- Anti-knock index must be 87 AKI or
hig her.
Blend must contain not more than 15%
MTBE. Notes
• Do not use fuels that fail to meet
the specified criteria in this chapter.
• If you are unable to dete rmine
whether or not a particular fuel
blend meets the specifications, ask
your service station or its fuel sup­
plier.
• Do not use fuel for which the con­
tents cannot be identified.
• Fuel system damage and perfor­
mance problems resulting from the
use of fuels different from those
specified are not the responsibility
of Audi and are not covered under
the New Vehicle or the Emission
Control System Warranties.
• If you experience a loss of fuel
economy or drivea bility and perfor­
mance problems due to the use of
one of these fuel blends, we recom­
mend that you switch to unblended
fuel.

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CARE---------------------------------------------------
Maintenance
Yo ur vehicle has been designed to help
keep maintenance requirements to a mini­
mum.
However. a certa in amount of regular main­
tenance is still necessary to assure your ve­
hic le's safety, economy and reliabili ty.
c£> By regularly maintaining your
vehicle, you help make sure that
emission standards are maintai ned,
thus minimizing adverse effects on
the envir onment.
For detailed vehicle maintenance consult
your Maintenance booklet.
Under difficult operating condi­
tions, for example at extremely low out­
side temperatures, in very dusty regions,
when towing a trailer very frequently, etc.,
some service work should be performed
between the intervals specified.
This applies particularly to:
• oil changes, and
• cleaning or replacing the air filter.
228 Important
considerations for
you and your vehicle:
The increasing use of electr onics, sophisti­
cated fuel injection and emission control
systems, and the generally increasing tech­
nical complexity of today's automobiles,
have steadily reduced the scope of mainte­
nance and repairs which can be carried out
by vehicle owners. Also, safety and en­
vironmental concerns place very strict
limi ts on the nature of repairs and adjust­
ments to engine and transmission parts
which an owner can perform . Main
tenance, adjustments and repairs usu­
ally require special tools, testing devices
and other equipment available to specially
trained workshop personnel in order to as­
sure proper performance, reliability and
safety of the vehicle and its many systems.
Impr oper maintenan ce, adjustments and
repairs can impair the operation and reliabil­
ity of your vehicle and even void your ve­
hicle warranty. Therefore, proof of servicing
in accordance with the maintenance
schedule may be a condition for upholding
a possible warranty claim made within the
warranty period.
Above all, operational safety can be ad­
versely affected, creating unnecessary
risks for you and your passengers.

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HICLE CARE---------------------------------------------------
Engine oil
Specification and viscosity
Yo ur engine was factory filled with an all
season high quality engine oil. If you need to
add oil between oil changes, use any high
quality petroleum- or synthetic-based oil
with correct specifications.
The following terms must appear on the oil
conta iner singly or in combination with oth­
er designations:
- API Service SJ
- ACEA A2 or ACEA A3
Engine oils are graded according to their vis­
cosity. The proper grade to be used in your
engine depends on existing climatic or sea­
sonal conditions.
The engine oil which was first put into your
engine has a viscosity grade of SAE OW--30.
You can use this oil over all temperature
ranges for normal driving. If engine oil vis­
costy grade SAE OW--30 is not available, you
can also use SAE 5W-30 or SAE 5W-40.
See your authorized Audi Dealer tor more in­
formation regarding oil for your vehicle.
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Engine oil identification symbol
Oils of the proper qualityforyour vehicle will
be identified with a new "starburst" sym­
bol A. The starburst symbol indicates that
the oil has been certified by the American
Petr oleum Institute (API). Another
oil identi fication symbol B could be
added to the oil container to help you select
the correct oil.
1 - The top portion indicates the oil quality
by API designations.
2 - The center portion shows the SAE oil
viscosity grade.
3- The lower portion indicates that the oil
has fuel saving capabilities.
Note
Look for one of these symbols on the
front of the oil container. and use
only oils that display these symbols.
Engine oil additives
Audi does not recommend the use of
oil additives. They may adversely af­
fect your New Vehicle Warranty.

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RE
�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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Therefore, the brake fluid must be
changed every 2 years.
Note
Remember that brake fluid is harm­
ful to the paint of your vehicle.
c£> Because of the problem of pro�
er disposal of brake fluid along
with the special tools required and
the necessary expertise, we recom­
mend that you have your brake fluid
changed by your authorized Audi
Dealer.
It is advisable to have the fluid changed dur­
ing a Maintenance Service. �W
ARNING
Brake failure can result from old or
inappropriate brake fluid. Observe
these precautions:
• Use only brake fluid that meets
SAE specification J 17 03 and con­
forms to Federal Motor Vehicle
Standard 116. Always check with
your authorized Audi Dealer to
make sure you are using the cor­
rect brake fluid. The correct type
of brake fluid is also found labeled
on the brake fluid reservoir.
• The brake fluid must be new.
• Brake fluid is poisonous. There­
fore, it must be stored only in the
closed original container out of
reach of children.
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