oil change AUDI ALLROAD 2000 Owners Manual

--------------------CONTROLS AND
EQUIPMEN T
When the red blinking symbols appear,
three warning tones will sound at the same
time. These symbols represent Danger.
• Do not continue to operate the
vehicle. The problem muat be lo­
cated and corrected immediately.
Pull off the road to a safe area, well away
from traffic, stop the engine and operate the
emergency flasher. Use other warning de­
vices to alert motorists. Contact your autho­
rized Audi Dealer or a qualified workshop.
In the event of multiple malfunctions, the
symbols will blink successively in two-sec­
ond interva ls. The symbols will continue to
blink until the malfunction is corrected.
Note If a malfunction is detected while you are
using the Navigation System, the Naviga­
tion System display will be switched off for
a few seconds and the Priority 1 Warning
symbol will appear. After that, the symbol
will change into the Priority 2 display, and
the Navigation System will be visible once
again.
As long there is a Priority 1 malfunction
present, Priority 2 malfunctions will not be
displayed. Ye
llow Symbols (priority 2)
Brake light is defective
Headlight and/or taillight is defective
B rake pads worn
Windshield wiper fluid reserv oir
level is too low (moving symbol)
Fuel level is low (@)
�
0 Battery
voltage is too low/too high 0
Check engine oil level
Engine oil sensor defective �ENSOR
Speed warning (USA Models)
Speed warning (Canada Models)
Dynamic headlight dimmer
control not functioning 9
8
When the yellow symbols appear, only one
warning tone will sound at the same time.
These symbols represent a Warn ing.
Have the malfunction displayed corrected
as soon as possible. In the event of mul tiple
malfunctions, the symbols will appear suc­
cessively in two-second intervals.
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Functioning of Anti-Lock Brake
System (ABS)
The ABS contributes effectively to vehicle
control since it prevents the wheels from
locking when the brakes are applied. This
means that the vehicle remains steerable
and is less likely to skid.
Nota
Yo u don't have to "pump" the brake.
Just hold the brake pedal down.
However, do not expect that the ABS short­
ens braking distance under all circum­
stances. When driving on gravel or on newly
fallen snow on top of icy surfaces, braking
distance may be even longer , therefore, un­
der these circumstances, it is especially im­
portant that you drive slowly and with great
care.
202 How the
ABS system works
An automatic check is made when a speed
of about 4 mph (6 km/h) is reached.
When this happens a pumping noise can be
heard.
If an individual wheel begins to rotate too
slowly in relation to vehicle speed and tends
to lock, the ABS automatically reduces
brake pressure to prevent that wheel from
locking.
This automatic adjustment process
will cause a slight vibration of the
brake pedal and soma noises to alert
you that vehicle speed must be
adapted to existing road and traffic
conditions. Enhanced
ABS function {Offroad­
Mode)
To improve braking on loose terrain (for ex­
ample: gravel, scree, mud, slush, snow),
turn off the ESP (see page 205), which will
switch the ABS to a special mode designed
for off-road requirements.
In this mode, the ABS control system is
changed to allow a "wedge" of loose rock
or soil to form in the front of the wheels.
This improves braking performance.
The ESP indicator light in the instrument
cluster will come on when you have
switched to this special ABS mode (see
page 124).
This special ABS mode will remain active up
to about 40 mph (60 km/h). ABS operation
is not affected at speeds over 40 mph
(60 km/h).
To turn his special ABS mode off, press the
ESP button (To activate ESP, see page 152).
The ABS off-road mode will also be deacti­
vated when vou turn off the engine.

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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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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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B31-113C I
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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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
than recommended.

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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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Engine cooling system
The cooling system is sealed and generally
requires little attention.
The cooling system has been filled at the
factory with a permanent coolant which
does not need to be changed. The coolant
consists of a mixture of water and the
man ufacturer's coolant additive G 12 ABD
-ant ifreeze on a glycol base with anti-corro­
sion additives (50% for USA models; 60o/o
for Canadian models). This mixture assures
the necessary frost protection and protects
alloy components in the engine's cooling
system from corrosion and scaling. It also
raises the boiling point of the coolant.
Do not reduce the concentration of the cool­
ant in the summer by adding plain water.
The proportion of coolant additive
must be at least 500fa but not more
than 600fa to maintain antifreeze protec­
tion and cooling efficiency.
238 For
year-r ound driving, antifreeze is added at
the factory for temperatures down to:
-31 °F (-35 °C) USA
-40 °F (-40 °C) Canada.
g Always heed all WA RNINGS
E!!1 on page 232.
Never use eny coolant additive
other than our G12 ABD additive
(check label) for your vehicle. This
coolant additive is available at au­
thorized Audi Dealers.
Other types of antifreeze can. above
all. significantly reduce corrosion
protection. The resulting corrosion
can cause a loss of coolant and
therefore serious engine damage. When
adding coolant additive to
your cooling system. please remem­
ber:
Under no circumstances may G12
ABD be mixed with other coolant ad­
ditives (for example G 11 ).
You can recognize G12 ABD in the
expansion tank by its red color. If
the liquid in the expansion tank is
brown, G 12 ABD has been mixed
with another coolant additive. In
this case. your vehicle's coolant
must be changed as soon as pos­
sible.
Note
Mixing coolant additives can result
in serious malfunction or engine
damage!

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Brake fluid
The brake fluid reservo ir is located on the
left of the plenum chamber at the back of
the engine compartm ent.
242 Checking
brake fluid level
The correct fluid level is important for the
proper functioning of the brake system. The
fluid level in the brake fluid reservoir should
always be between the "MAX" and
"MIN" markings.
The fluid level may drop slightly after some
time due to the automatic adjustment of the
brake pads. This is no cause for alarm.
• If the brake fluid level falls con­
siderably below the "MIN"
mark, the brake warning light will
coma on. Do not continue to operate
the vehicle. The complete brake sys­
tem should be thoroughly checked
by an authorized Audi Dealer or
another qualified workshop and the
cause corrected.
The brake warning lamp lights up to indicate
a low fluid level in the reservoir.
For more details see "Warning I Ind icator
lights," page 126.
Contact an authorized Audi Dealer
immediately. Changing
brake fluid
The brake fluid reservoir can be dif­
ficult to reach, therefore, we recom­
mend that you have the brake fluid
changed by your authorized Audi
Dealer. Your dealer has the correct
tools and know-how to do this for
you.
Brake fluid absorbs moisture from the air. If
the water content in the brake fluid is too
high, corrosion in the brake system may re­
sult after a period of time. The boiling point
of the brake fluid will also decrease consid­
erably.

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When disconnecting and
connecting the battery ...
When you disconnect the vehicle battery
please note the following:
- some data stored in the driver informa-
tion system are erased,
- the clock goes out,
- the factory installed radio locks up,
- the Engine management system,
- the one-touch-u p and one-touch-down
functions of the power windows no lon­
ger work,
- all stored seat positions in the memory*
are erased.
Af teryou reconnect the battery, you must
reset the clock. � page 118.
You also have to reset the Engine manage­
ment system -see "Starter Switch "
�pa ge 113.
You also have to reset the one-touch-up and
one-touch�down feature on power win­
dows -see "Power windows "
�p age 71.
248 You
have also reset the seat memory* -see
"Seats"
� page 81.
The radio must be re-coded with the correct
radio code - see your radio Operating In­
structions.
Replacement battery
A replacement battery must have the same
specifications and dimensions as the origi­
nal equipment battery. Specifications are
listed on the battery housing.
When installing the battery, make sure the
ignition and all electrical consumers are
switched off.
r.Gb. Because of the problem of �proper di
sposal of a battery, we
recommend that you have your au­
thorized Audi Dealer change the
battery for you. Batteries contain
sulfuric acid and lead and must al­
ways be disp osed of properly ob­
serving all environmental regula­
tions. Air
cleaner
A dir ty air cleaner element not only reduces
the engine output and increases fuel con­
sumption considerably but can also cause
premature engine wear.
Normally, it is not necessary to service the
air cleaner more often than recommended
in the Maintenance booklet. If the vehicle is
driven on very dusty roads, the air cleaner
must be serviced more frequently, even dai­
ly.
If your air cleaner element must be
changed mora frequently, we rec­
ommend that you have the air clean­
er serviced by your authorized Audi
Dealer or a qualified workshop.
The air cleaner element must never
be cleaned or soaked with gasoline,
cleaning solvents or oil.
g Always heed all WARN INGS
t!!3 on page 232.

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Difficult operating
conditions
Driving under difficult
conditions
Yo ur Audi has been designed and equipped
for normal operating conditions. This also
applies to the freq uency and the extent of
service requirements as stated in the Main­
tenance brochure.
If you are planning to drive your vehicle un­
der difficult operating conditions (for exam­
ple, continuous trailer towing, very hot or
cold weather, very dusty conditions, poor
fuel quality, etc.) you may want to make
special preparations such as changing to an
appropriate oil viscosity, having your vehicle
thoroughly inspected, etc. Furthermore, the
main tenance should always be matched to
the operating conditions (see page 228).
262 Additional
accessories, Modifications and
Parts replacement
Yo ur vehicle incorporates the latest safety
design features ensuring a high standard of
active and passive safety. This safety could
be compromised by non-approved changes
to the original new-vehicle condition. For
this reason, if parts have to be replaced or
if any modifications are made to the vehicle,
please observe the following points when
installing additional accessories:
• Always cons�lt an author ized Audi
Dealer before purchasing accessories and
before any modifications are carried out. Cl
In your own interest, we advise
you to use only expressly approved
Audi accessories and genuine Audi
spare parts.
These parts and accessories have
been specially designed to be used
on your vehicle.
• Approved Audi accessories and genuine
Audi parts are available from authorized
Audi Dealers.
These dealers also have the necessary facil­
ities, tools and trained specialists to install
the parts and accessories properly.