-------------------------VEHICL E CA RE
Do not disconnect the vehicle bat
tery when the ignition is switched
on or when the engine is running.
Otherwise, you will damage elec
tronic components in the electrical
system.
When working on the engine, pro
tect the battery housing from ultra
violet (UV) rays by not parking the
vehicle in direct sunlight. Winter
operation
During the winter months, battery capacity
tends to decrease as temperatures drop.
More power is also consumed while start
ing, and the headli ghts, rear window defog
ger, etc., are used more often.
Av oid unne cessary power consumption,
particularly in city traffic or when trave:ling
only short distances. Let your authonzed
Audi Dealer check the capacity of the ve
hicle battery before winter sets in. A well
charged battery will not only prevent start
ing problems but will also last longer.
If your vehicle is left standing for
several weeks at extremely low tem
peratures, the vehicle battery
should be removed and stored
where it will not freeze. This will
prevent it from being damaged. Location
of vehicle battery
g Always heed all WAR NINGS
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The vehicle battery is located under a cover
in the plenum chamber at the back of the
engine compartment. To remove the cover,
press the straps (arrows ), swing up and re
move.
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