maintenance AUDI ALLROAD 2000 Owners Manual

VEHICLE LIT
ERATURE-----------------------
In addition to this Owner's Manual,
your Audi comes with a Maintenance
booklet, Warranty booklet and for
some models, special supple­
ments.
Moreover, depending on the model and
the equipment, there may be additional
instruction booklets delivered with
y our vehicle (for example, Sound
System Operating Instructions).
If you are missing one of these publica­
tions, or if you believe that the informa­
tion is not complete, contact your au­
thorized Audi Dealer for assistance.
2 The
Owner's Manual
and the supplements should be read
carefully and as soon as possible to ac­
quaint yourself with your vehicle.
Pay special attention to the chapter en­
titled "Vehicle operation". There you
will see how to drive safely and eco­
nomicall y, and how to minimize pollu­
tion. For
safety reasons please note
also the information regarding
additional accessories, modifi­
cations and parts replacement
on page 262.
The other chapters are also important
because correct operation of the ve­
hicle -in addition to proper care and
maintenance -serves to maintain the
value of the vehicle. In many cases, it
may also be one of the condi tions for
upholding warranty claims.

VEHIC
LE LIT
ERA TURE--------------
Indication of directions
Whenever a direction is specified (for
example: left, right, forward, backward,
etc. ), you should imagine yourself as
sitting in the vehicle facing in the driving
dir ection. If something is explained
which is different from this position, it
will be clearly identified.
The Warranty booklet
contains detailed information about the
warranties covering your Audi.
4 The
Maintenance booklet
explains how you can keep your Audi in
top driving condition by having it ser­
viced regularly. Always have the Main­
tenance booklet with you when you
take your vehicle to an authorized Audi
Dealer for service. Your Service Adviser
will record each scheduled service.
In Canada,
this literature is also available in French.
To obtain a copy, contact your dealer or
write to:
Au Canada, on peut se procurer un ex­
emplaire en franc;:ais de ce document
aup res du concessionnaire ou de:
Vo lkswagen Canada, Inc.
Customer Assistance/
Assistance a Ia Clientele,
777 Bayly Street. West.
Aj ax. Ontario L 1 S 7G7 If
you sell your Audi
all literature should be left in the vehicle
to make the Warranty terms as well as
all operating, safety and maintenance
information available to the next owner.
If you change your address or if
you bought this Audi used
be sure to send in a "Notice of Address
Change" I "Notice of Used Car Pur­
chase" post card. This card can be
found in the Warranty booklet or ob­
tained from your authorized Audi
Dealer .
It is in your own interest that we
are able to contact you should
the need arise.

TABLE OF CO
NTENTS----------------------------------------------
Cigar ette lighter I Socket ....... 181
Storage compartments
Steering wheel with
Audio controls .......••.... 0
Steering wheel with
radio and telephone equipment
in the steering wheel .
Mobile telephones and
CB radios ..
earphone ..•
Roof rack ... ..
I VEHICLE
OPERATION
The first 1,000 miles (1 500 km)-182
18 5
186
189 19 0
191
and afterwa rds ....... ....... .. 193
Operate your vehicle safely . . . . . 194
Operate your vehicle economically
and minimize pollution . . 195
Driving on rough roads or
rugged terrain . . . . . . . . . . 199
Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
Ele ctronic differential lock
(EDL) 204
6 Electronic
Stability Program
(ESP) .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 205
Driving with your quattro® . . . . . . 207
Trailer towing . . . . . . . . _ ... _ . . 208
I VEHICLE
CARE
Cleaning and protection 212
Fuel tank . . . . . . . .
222
Fuel supply . _ .... .. _ . . . . . . . . . . 225
Maintenance ..• •. .
Engine hood .
. . .
Engine compartment
Engine oil ..... ..... .
Engine cooling system
o •• •••
Power steering
Brake fluid ..
Battery ...
Air cleaner
Spark plugs
Belts . . . . .
. __ ..• .. ...
Windshield I
headlight washer container ..... 228
231
232
234
238
241
242
244 248
249
249
250 Wiper
blades
lires I Wheels
Difficult operating
conditions ...... . .
Additional accessories, Modifications and
Parts replacement ...... . .
I DO-IT-YOURSELF
SERVICE
First aid kit ....•.
Emergency
warning triangle . . . . . . . . .
Jack and tools ... .• . _ .. ..• .. ..
Spare wheel .. .. . .. ... . ..
Changing a wheel . . . • . . . . .
Fuses ........ .. . . . .. .. _ .. ..
Replacing bulbs
Installing I
replacing a radio
Emergency starting
Emergency towing with
commercial tow truck
Lifting vehicle .... . 251
252
262
262
263
263
264
266
267 274
277
277
278
281
283

SA
FETY RRST-----------------------------------------------------
�WARNING continued
• Do not cover, obstruct, or
change the steering wheel horn
pad or airbag cover or the instru­
ment panel, particularly in the area
of the passenger side airbag mod­
ule.
• For cleaning the horn pad or in­
strument panel, use only a soft,
dry cloth or one moistened with
plain water. Solvents or cleaners
could damage the airbag cover. Do
not make any repairs, adjust­
ments, or modifications to any
parts of the airbag system.
• Do not modify the front bumper
or vehicle body structure.
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WARNING continued
• Never place protective seat cov­
ers or replacement upholstery
over the front and rear seatbacks
that have not been specifically ap­
proved by Audi. Since the side air­
bags deploy out of the side of the
seatback, it would not be able to
deploy and protect properly.
• Do not use additional seat cush­
ions that cover or interfere with
the areas where the side airbags
inflate.
• Damage to the original seat cov­
ers or to the seam in the area of the
side airbag module must be re­
paired immediately by an autho­
rized Audi Dealer.
• The airbag system must be re­
placed by your authorized Audi
Dealer no later than 14 years after
the manu facture date of your ve­
hicle. �,
WARNING continued
• The manufacture date can be
found on the Safety Compliance
Sticker located on the left door
jamb as well as on the Vehicle
Identification Label in your
Maintenance booklet. It is abso­
lutely essential to observe this
date in order to assure that the sy­
stem is in good working order.
• If components of the airbag sys­
tem must be discarded, or ifthe ve­
hicle must be scrapped, certain
safety precautions must be ob­
served. Your authorized Audi
Dealer knows these precautions
and can give you the necessary in­
forma tion. Failure to follow these
precautions and procedures could
increase the risk of personal in­
jury.

Menu
display
Some functions on your vehicle can be set,
activated and controlled by means of me­
nus when the ignition is on. You can also
use these menus to select the information
that the DIS will display for your (for exam­
ple: the trip computer).
The entire DIS concept provides a conve­
nient way for you to stay informed of the
current operating status of your vehicle and
to ·, know when to perform preventative
maintenance.
The following pages describe how to obtain
information, change menu-driven settings
and call up additional data.
The "Example of operation" on page 135 il­
lu strates how to use the menus in a typical
setti ng operati on. This model procedure
can also be adapted for other types of set­
tings. The
controls for making menu selections
and entries are located in the center console
as illus trated. CONT
ROLS AND EQUIP MENT
S�lecting a menu
Press the Menu button to go to the menu
function. (For sfety reasons, this only pos­
sible when the vehicle is standing still.
From the starting menu, additional subme­
nus will appear depending on your selec­
tions and entries. These submenus will al­
low you to call up information, or make
additional settings.
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CONTROLS AND
EQUIPMENT--------------------
Maintenance
• For maximum efficiency of the air condi­
tioner the dust and pollen filter elements
must 'be replaced at the intervals indicated
in the Maintenance Schedule.
• The condenser must be checked regu­
larly to make sure it is clean. If it becomes
obstructed by dirt or insects, spray 1t clear
with water.
• Repairs to the Audi air condition­
ing system require specialized
knowledge and special tools.
If the system is not functioning
properly, contact your Audi Dealer.
16 8 Power roof*
The roof will slide open or tilt up at the rear
as required. When the ignition is on it can be
opened and closed by turning the rota�
control next to the interior light. The roof 1s
tilted open or closed by pressing or pulling
the control -see illustration.
When turning the ignition off, however, the
sunr oof can still be operated as long as the
driver's and front passenger's door are
closed. When either door is opened, sliding
roof operation will be deactivated .
Always close the roof completely if you are
going to park your vehicle and leave. �W
ARNING
Be careful when closing the power
roof 1 tilt roof. Not paying atten­
tion could cause you or others to
be caught and injured as the roof
closes. To help avoid injuries
caused by closing the roof, always
take your key whenever you leave
your vehicle.

VEHICLE OPERA
TION-----------------------
Operate your vehicle safely
The condition of the vehicle is es­
sential for driving safety.
Therefore, always be sure to observe the
following points before you drive off:
• Check lights and turn signals.
• Check fuel level.
• Adjust the mirrors.
• Make sure that all lights and all
windows are clean.
• Make sure the air Intake slot be­
tween the engine hood and the
windshield is free of leaves, snow
and ice.
• Check warning and indicator
lights when starting the engine.
For driving safety, always follow the speci­
fied maintenance intervals in your Mainte­
nance booklet -especially for changing
the brake fluid, see page 242.
Yo ur personal driving style and your
attitude affect driving safety to a
very great extent.
19 4 Therefore,
for your own safety:
• Wear your safety belts and wear
them properly, even if you're just
driving in the city or to the corner
store -see page 14.
• Make sure that all passengers are
wearing their safety belts properly,
even those sitting in the rear -
see page 14.
Passengers not wearing safety belts endan­
ger not only themselves in case of an acci­
dent, but also the driver and other passen­
gers.
• Make sure that children always sit
on the rear seat properly restrained
by a res traint system appropriate
for their size and age.
• Never transport a child in a rear­
facing child or infant seat on the
front passenger seat.
• Adjust your seat so that you can
easily reach all controls as far away
from the airbag as possible but no
closer than 10 in. (25 em) -
see page 76. •
The seating position is very im­
portant for the airbag performance
- see page 29.
• Always adjust the head restra ints
to the correct height.
For maximum protection, the upper edge of
the head restraints should be at least at
eye level, or higher .
• Always make sure that the move­
ment of the pedals is not restricted
In any way-see page 102.
• Store luggage and light items
properly
in the luggage compartment ­
see page 88.
of the roof - see page 191.
• If you drink, do not drive.
The use of alcohol, drugs and certain medi­
cations will seriously impair perception,
reactions and driving ability, and substan­
tially increase the risk of an accident and
personal injury.

VE
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.
19 8 Cl
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.

Braking
General notes
• The brakes on today's automobiles are
still subject to wear, depending largely on
operating conditions and driving habits. On
vehicles which are driven mostly in stop­
an d-go city traffic or which are driven hard,
the brake pads should be checked by your
authorized Audi Dealer more often than
specified in the Maintenance booklet.
• On steep slopes, you should use the
braking effect of the engine. This way, you
prevent unnecessary wear to the brake sys­
tem. If you must use your brakes, do not
hold the brakes down continu ously. Pump
the brakes at interv als.
• Under certain conditions, for example,
when driving through water or very heavy
rain, or even after washing your vehicle, the
braking effect can be reduced due to the
wet brake pads or pads which are iced-up in
the winter. A few cautious brake applica­
tions should dry off the brake pads or re­
move ice coati ngs. The
effect iveness of the brakes can be re­
duced when the vehicle is driven on a salt­
covered road and the brakes are not used.
Clean off accumulated salt coating from
brake discs and pads with a few cautious
brake applications.
�W ARNING
• If you damage the front spoiler,
or if you install a different spoiler,
be sure the air flow to the front
brakes is not obstructed, other­
wise the brake system could over­
heat reducing the effectiveness of
the entire brake aystem.
• Failure of one brake circuit will
impair the braking capability re­
sulting in an increased stopping
distance.
Avo id driving the vehicle and have
it towed to the nearest authorized
Audi Dealer or qualified work­
shop. VEH
ICLE OPERATION
Brake booster
�W ARNING
• The brake booster works with
vacuum pressure which is created
only when the engine is running.
Never let the vehicle roll to a stop
with the angina shut off.
• If the brake booster is not work­
ing, for example when towing your
vehicle, or because the brake boo­
ster has somehow been damaged,
the brake pedal must be pressed
harder to make up for the lack of
booster assistance.
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-----------------------VEHICL E OPER ATION
Tr ailer towing tips
Yo ur vehicle handles differently when tow­
ing a trailer because of the additional weight
and weight distribution. Safety, perfor­
mance and economy will greatly depend on
how carefully you load your trailer and oper­
ate your rig.
Before you actually tow your trailer, practice
turning, stopping and backing up in an area
away from traffic until you learn the feel of
your vehicle and trailer unit.
Backing up is difficult and requir es practice.
Steering while backing up is generally oppo­
site of that when backing your vehicle with­
out a trailer.
Maintain a greater distance between your
vehicle and the one in front of you. You will
need more room to stop.
To compensate for the trailer, you will need
a larger than normal turning radius. When
passing, remember that you cannot
accelerate as fast as you normally would be­
cause of the added load. Make sure you
have enough room to pass. After passing,
allow plenty of room for your trailer before
changing lanes again.
Avoid jerky starts, sharp turns or rapid lane
changes.
After parking, always block the wheels of
both vehicle and trailer. Do not park with a
trailer on a slope. If it cannot be avoided, do
so only after doing the following:
• Apply foot brake.
• Have someone place chocks under both
vehicle and trailer wheels.
• With chocks in place, slowly release
brakes until wheel blocks absorb the load.
• Turn wheels to curb.
o Apply parking brake.
• Place automatic transmission in "P". If
you move the selector lever of the auto­
matic transmission to "P" before applying
the parking brake and before blocking the
wheels, you may require more force later to
move the lever out of the "P" position.
When restarting after parking on a slope, re­
verse the procedure:
• Start the engine.
• Shift transmission into gear.
o Release the parking brake and slowly
move away from the wheel blocks.
• Stop and have someone retrieve the
wheel blocks.
Notes
• Do not tow a trailer during the
break-in period of your vehicle.
• If you tow a trailer, your Audi may require
more frequent maintenance due to the ex­
tra load -see also page 228.
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