Start engine AUDI Q2 2021 Owner´s Manual

Doors and windows
Doors and windows
Central locking system
Accidental lock-out
To
prevent
yourseLf from being locked out, only
lock the vehicle when the remote control key is
not in the vehicle and all of the doors and the
boot lid are closed.
The central locking system prevents you from be­
ing locked out of the vehicle in the following sit­
uations:
- When the driver's door is open, you cannot Lock
the vehicle by pressing the
M
button on the re­
mote control key or touching the locking
sen­

sor* on one of the doors.
- The boot lid will be released again automatical­
ly if the convenience key* that was last in use is
left inside the boot when the boot lid is closed.
- If the convenience key* that was last in use is
detected in the vehicle, it is not possible to lock
the vehicle from the outside.
A WARNING
- Always take the key with you when leaving
the vehicle - even if
you
only intend to be
gone for a short time. This is especially im­
portant if children are left in the car. They
might otherwise be able to start the engine
or use power-operated equipment such as
the electric windows - this could lead to in­

juries.

- Locked doors could delay assistance in an
emergency, potentially putting lives at risk.
Do not leave anyone (especially children) in
the vehicle.
© Note
- Never leave any valuable items in the
vehi­

cle unattended. Even a locked vehicle is not
a safe.
- When you lock the vehicle, the LED on the
driver's window sill flashes. If the LED is
still on about 30 seconds after the vehicle is

locked,
the central locking system is not
working properly. You should have the
mal­

function repaired by
a
qualified workshop.
Description
The vehicle can be locked and unlocked via the
central locking system. You can use any of the

following:

- Remote control key
^>page
39, or
- Sensors in the front door handles*

cépage
39, or
- Lock on driver's door
^>page
41
- Interior central locking switch
^>page
40
Turn signals
The turn signals will flash twice when the vehicle
is unlocked and once when the vehicle is locked.
If the turn signals do
not
flash, the ignition may
still be on or one of the doors, the bonnet or the
boot lid may still be open.
Automatic locking function (Auto Lock)
The Auto Lock function Locks the doors and the
boot lid when the vehicle exceeds a speed of
about 15 km/h.
The vehicle is unlocked again immediately when
the ignition key is removed, the unlock button on
the central locking switch is pressed or one of the
interior door handles is pulled. The Auto Lock
function can be switched on and off in the info­
tainment system
^> page
41.
In the event of an accident in which the airbags

inflate,
the doors will be automatically unlocked
to facilitate access and assistance.
Selecting which doors are unlocked with the
remote control
When you lock the vehicle, the central locking
system will lock the doors and the boot lid. When
you unlock the vehicle, the central Locking system
will unlock either the driver's door
only,
or all the
locks on the vehicle, depending on the setting
you have selected on the infotainment system

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Doors and windows
Set of keys



service work is required. This also applies to
vehicles with convenience key*.

Fig.
21 Keys supplied with the vehicle
Remote control keys
The remote control key can be used to lock and
unlock the car. Press the release button
OFig.
21
-arrow- to make the key spring out of the handle
and to fold it back in.
Number of keys
You can check how many keys are initialised for
your vehicle using the infotainment system. To
do so, select:
|MENU|
button > Car
>
left control
button
>
Servicing & checks
>
Car information.
This feature enables used car buyers to make
sure they have received all of the keys.
Replacing a key
If
you
should lose a key, please contact an Audi
dealer. Have the remote control coding for that
key deactivated.
For
this purpose you should
bring all available keys with you. It is also impor­
tant to notify your insurance company if
a
key has
been lost.
Electronic immobiliser
The immobiliser is designed to prevent unauthor­
ised persons from driving the vehicle. It may not
be possible to start the engine with the key if
there is another ignition
key
from a different
make of vehicle on the same key
ring.

Data stored on remote control key
Data related to the service and maintenance of
the vehicle are stored continuously on your re­
mote control key. Your Audi dealer can read out
the data and will then be able to tell you what
The function of the remote control key may
be impaired by interference from other
near­

by radio signals (for example from a mobile
telephone or TV transmitter) if these are in
the same frequency range.
LED and battery for the remote control key

Fig.
22 Remote control key (rear): Opening the cover
LED on remote control key
The LED on the remote control key lights up
when you press the buttons.

•
The LED should flash once when you press one
of the buttons briefly.

•
The LED should flash repeatedly when you
press and hold one of the buttons (convenience
open/close).

•
If the LED does not flash, the battery in the re­
mote control key is flat. In addition, the indica­
tor lamp |y will light up and the message Re­
mote control key: please change key battery
will appear. Replace the battery in the remote
control key.

Replacing
the battery for the remote control
key
• Use a coin to lever the cover (2) off the key
®
=>
Fig.
22.

•
Insert the new battery with the "+"
symbol
fac­
ing up.

•
Press the cover back onto the key until it clicks
into place. •
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Doors
and
windows
Child Locks
Applies to: vehicles with electric/mechanical child lock

The
child locks disable
the
rear windows and pre­
vent the rear doors from being opened from
the

inside.
Driver message
in the
instrument cluster
display

Fig.
33
Detail
of
the driver's door: Controls

Fig.
34
Rear door: Child lock
Vehicles with
H
button
• To activate/deactivate the interior door handle
and electric window switch on each
of
the rear

doors,
press the left/right button
\±\
on
the

driver's
door
(T)^Fig.
33.
The LED
in
the but­
ton will light up
or
go out.
• To activate/deactivate the child locks on both

sides,
press the
B
buttons one after the other.
Vehicles with
M
button

•
To activate/deactivate the electric window
switches on the rear doors, press the
\M
button
on the driver's door
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Fig.
33.
The LED in
the

button will light up
or
go
out.

•
To activate/deactivate the interior door handle
in addition, open the corresponding rear door
and use the car key
to
turn the key-operated
switch
in
the direction
of
the arrow
(or
in
the

opposite direction)
^>Fig.
34.

LMJ
Child lock: fault. Please contact workshop
There
is
a malfunction
in
the child lock. Press
the

1*1/51
button again.
If the message remains displayed, drive
to a

qualified workshop soon and have the fault
recti­

fied.

A WARNING
- Always take the key with you when Leaving
the vehicle
-
even
if
you
only intend
to be

gone
for
a short time. This
is
especially im­
portant
if
children are left in the car. They
might otherwise be able
to
start the engine
or use power-operated equipment such
as

the electric windows
-
this could lead
to
in­

juries.

-
If
there
is
a malfunction
in
the child lock,
it

may be possible
to
open
the
rear doors from
the inside
-
risk
of
accident!
Electric windows
Controls

The
driver can operate
all the
electric windows.

^^S

MB-®

hjHi)

Fig.
35 Driver's door: Controls for electric windows (exam­
ple)

All electric windows have two-stage switches:
Opening/closing the windows

•
Press/pull the switch briefly
to
the second stop:
the window will automatically open/close
all

the way. The window will stop moving immedi­
ately
if
the switch
is
operated again.
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• To set an intermediate position,
press/pulL
the
switch to the first position until the window has
reached the desired position.
Switches for electric windows

(T)
Front left
(2) Front right
(D
Rear
left
(4) Rear right

/\
WARNING
- Always take the key with you when Leaving
the vehicle - even if
you
only intend to be
gone for a short time. This is especially im­
portant if chiLdren are left in the car. They
might otherwise be able to start the engine
or use power-operated equipment such as
the electric windows - this could lead to in­

juries.

- Always be careful when closing the
win­

dows.
Careless use of the electric windows
can cause severe injuries.
- When locking the vehicle from the outside,
make sure that nobody is inside the vehicle,
as the windows cannot be opened from the
inside in an emergency.
© Note
The windows can be operated for about ten
minutes after the ignition has been switched
off. The window switches are only deactivated
when the driver's door or the front passeng­
er's door is opened.
Convenience open/close function
Applies to: vehicles with convenience open/close function
All the windows and the panorama sun
roof*
can
be opened and closed together.
Convenience open function

•
Press and hold the
\§\
button on the remote
control key until all the windows and the panor­
ama sun roof* have reached the desired
posi­

tion.

Convenience close function

•
Press and hold the
\M
button on the remote
control key until all the windows and the panor­
ama sun roof* are closed
c>^.
Or:
• Applies to vehicles with convenience key: Touch
and keep your hand in contact with the sensor
on one of the front door handles until
all
the
windows and the panorama sun roof* are

closed.
Do not
rest
your hand on the door
han­

dle while this is happening.
This function can be switched
on/off
via the info­
tainment system
•=>
page 41.
A WARNING
-Take care when closing the windows and the
panorama sun roof*. Careless or uncontrol­
led use can cause injuries.
- For safety reasons, you should only use the
remote control key to open and close the
windows and panorama sun roof* within
about 2 metres of the vehicle. To avoid
inju­

ries,
always keep an eye on the windows and
the panorama sun roof* when pressing the

m
button to close them. The windows and
sun roof stop moving as soon as the 0 but­
ton is released.
What to do after a malfunction

You
can reactivate the one-touch open and close
function if it fails to operate.

•
Pull and hold the electric window switch until
the window is fully closed.

•
Release the switch and then pull it again for at
least one second.
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Seats and storage
The ashtray is inserted in the centre console and
can be placed on either the driver's or front pas­
senger's side. Lift the lid to open the ashtray. Al­
ways put the ashtray safely back into the holder
after removing it (e.g. after emptying it).
A WARNING
Never put waste paper in the ashtray, as this
could cause a fire
Cigarette lighter
Applies to: vehicles with cigarette lighter

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cc

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Fig.
54 Centre console: Cigarette lighter
• Press in the cigarette lighter.
• When the cigarette lighter springs out, pull it
out completely.
The cigarette lighter should only be used as a
power source in exceptional circumstances, e.g.
for the compressor of the tyre repair kit.
A WARNING
The cigarette lighter only works when the ig­
nition is on. Improper use can cause serious
injury or start a fire. To avoid the risk of injury,
never leave children unsupervised in the
vehi­

cle with the key.
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Power sources

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Fig.
55
12
Volt socket and USB inputs
When the ignition is switched on
or
the engine is

running,
the following electrical power sources
for external devices are available (depending on
the equipment fitted in your vehicle):
12 Volt sockets
®

Electrical equipment can be connected to the
12 Volt sockets. The appliances connected must
not exceed a power rating of 120 W.
The 12 Volt sockets are located in the front
cen­

tre console*, in the rear* and in the luggage com­
partment side
trim*.

USB inputs (2)
You can charge your mobile devices and/or
con­

nect them to the Audi music interface using the
USB inputs:
-
4*
Audi music interface* in the centre armrest
and at the front of the centre console. Or:
- CHARGE ONLY: USB charging socket* in the
centre armrest.
- CHARGE ONLY: Two USB charging sockets* on
the centre console in the rear.
For more information on the USB inputs, please
refer to
^>page
240, Multimedia connections.
Audi phone box
The Audi phone box* is located in the centre
con­

sole beneath the armrest. You can use it to
charge your mobile phone
<$page
177.

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WARNING
Improper use can cause serious injury or start
a fire. To avoid the risk of injury, never Leave

Driving
Driving
General notes
Running in
A new vehicle should be run in over
a
distance of
1,500 km. For the first 1,000 km the engine
speed should not exceed 2/3 of the maximum
permissible engine speed - do not use full throt­
tle and do not tow a trailer or caravan. From
1,000 to 1,500 km you can gradually increase
the engine rpm and road speed.
During its first few hours of running, the internal
friction in the engine is greater than later on
when all the moving parts have bedded down.
How the vehicle is driven for the first 1,500 km
also influences the engine quality. After this
peri­

od you should continue driving at moderate en­
gine speeds, in particular when the engine is

cold.
This helps to reduce wear and tear on the
engine and increases the potential mileage which
can be covered by the engine.
You should also avoid driving with the engine
speed too low. Change down to a lower gear
when the engine no longer runs "smoothly". Ex­
cessively high engine speeds are prevented by an
automatic rev limiter.
A WARNING
After driving through water, mud, sludge,
etc., the braking effect can be delayed slightly
due to moisture on the discs and brake pads.
Applying the brakes carefully several times
will remove the moisture and restore the full
braking effect.
© CAUTION
- Parts of the vehicle (e.g. engine, gearbox,
running gear or electrical components) can
be badly damaged when driving through
water.
- Always switch off the start/stop system*

^>page
79 before driving through water.
© ' Note
- It is advisable to check the depth at the
deepest point before approaching the wa­
ter.
- Do NOT stop the vehicle, drive in reverse or
switch off the engine before you are out of
the water.
- Bear in mind that waves created by oncom­
ing traffic could exceed the permissible
wading depth of your vehicle.
- Avoid driving through salt water (corrosion).
Avoiding damage to the car
© CAUTION
Take care not to damage
Low-mounted
parts
of the car (such as the spoiler or exhaust sys­
tem) on steep ramps, uneven road surfaces or
roadside kerbs, etc. This applies especially to
vehicles with low ground clearance and to all
vehicles when fully laden.
Driving through water on roads
Please note the following in order to prevent
damage to the vehicle when driving through wa­
ter (e.g. on flooded roads):
- The water level must not be higher than the ve­
hicle's underbody.
- Do not drive faster than walking pace.
How to improve economy and minimise
pollution
Fuel economy, environmental impact and wear
on the engine, brakes and tyres depend largely
on the way you drive the vehicle. By adopting an
economical driving style and anticipating the
traffic situation ahead, you can reduce fuel
con­

sumption by 10
-15
%. The following section
gives you some tips on Lessening the impact on
the environment and reducing your operating
costs at the same time.
Anticipate well in advance
A car uses most fuel when accelerating. If
you
an­
ticipate hazards and speed changes well in ad­

vance,
you will need to brake less and thus accel­
erate Less. Wherever possible, Let the car slow
down gradually with a gear engaged, for •
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Driving
instance when you can see that the next traffic
lights are red. This takes advantage of the engine
braking effect, reducing wear on the brakes and

tyres.
Emissions and fuel consumption will drop
to zero due to the overrun fuel cut-off.
Change gear early to save fuel
An effective way of saving fuel is to change up
quickly through the gears. Running the engine at
high rpm in the lower gears uses an unnecessary
amount of
fuel.

Applies to: vehicles with manual gearbox
Shift up to second gear as soon as possible. If
possible, we recommend shifting up to the next
gear at approx. 2,000 rpm.
Applies to: vehicles with automatic gearbox
Press the accelerator slowly and avoid using the

"kick-down"
feature.
Avoid driving at high speed
Avoid travelling at top speed. Fuel consumption,
exhaust emissions and noise Levels all increase
very rapidly at higher speeds. Driving at moder­
ate speeds will help to save
fuel.

Do not let the engine idle for longer than
necessary
Engine idling periods are automatically reduced
on vehicles with start/stop system*. On vehicles
without a start/stop system, it is worthwhile
switching off the engine at level crossings, for in­
stance, or at traffic lights with a long red phase.
The fuel saved after about 5 seconds can be
greater than the amount of fuel needed to re­
start a warm engine (the exact fuel saving de­
pends on the engine version).
The engine takes a very long time to warm up
when it is running at idling speed. Mechanical
wear and pollutant emissions are also especially
high during this initial warm-up phase. It is
therefore best to drive off immediately after
starting the engine. Avoid running the engine at
high speed.

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Regular servicing
Regular servicing can establish a basis for good

iS
fuel economy before you start driving. A
well-

serviced engine gives you the benefit of im­
proved fuel efficiency as well as maximum relia­
bility and an enhanced resale value. A poorly
maintained engine can consume up to ten per­
cent more fuel than necessary.
Avoid short trips
The engine and emission control system need to
reach their proper working temperature in order
to minimise fuel consumption and emissions.
A cold engine uses disproportionately more
fuel.

The engine only reaches its working temperature
after about four kilometres, when fuel consump­
tion will return to a normal level.
Check tyre pressures
Always make sure the tyres are inflated to the
correct pressures
•=>page
306 to save
fuel.
If the
tyre pressures
are
just 0.5
bar
too Low, this can
increase the fuel consumption by as much as 5
%. Due to the greater rolling resistance, under-
inflation also increases tyre wear and impairs

handling.

Do not use winter tyres all through the year; they
will increase fuel consumption by up to 10 %.
Avoid carrying unnecessary loads
Every kilo of extra weight will increase the fuel
consumption, so it is worth checking the Luggage
compartment occasionally to make sure that no
unnecessary loads are being transported.
The roof carrier increases the air resistance of the
vehicle and should be removed when not in use.
This will save about 12 % of fuel at speeds of be­
tween 60 and 75
mph.

Save electrical energy
The engine drives the alternator to generate elec­
tricity. This means that fuel consumption rises
when more power is required for electrical equip­
ment. Switch off electrical equipment when it is
not needed. Electrical equipment which uses a
lot of electricity includes the blower (at a high
setting), the rear window heating and the seat

heating*.

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Driving
Steering
Adjusting the steering wheel position
The height and reach of the steering wheel can
be adjusted as required to suit the
driver.

Fig.
68 Steering column: Lever for steering column adjust­
ment

•
Push the Lever
^>Fig.
68 down
<=> /\.
•
Move the steering wheel to the desired
posi­

tion.

•
Then push the lever towards the steering
col­

umn until the catch engages.
WARNING
- Never adjust the position of the steering
wheel when the vehicle is moving - this
could cause an accident.
- Press the lever upwards so it is secure and
so that the position of the steering wheel
cannot shift unexpectedly while the vehicle
is moving - risk of accident!
Starting and stopping
the engine (vehicles with
ignition Lock)
Starting the engine
Applies to: vehicles with ignition lock
Insert the key in the ignition lock to switch on
the ignition and start the engine.

Fig.
69 Ignition lock: Ignition key positions
Switching the ignition on/off

•
To switch on the ignition, turn the ignition key
to position ®. Vehicles without start/stop sys­

tem*:
The rev counter needle will move to the
READY position.
• To switch off the ignition, turn the ignition key
to position ©. The rev counter needle will
move to the OFF position.
Diesel engines are automatically preheated when
you switch on the ignition.
Starting the engine

•
Manual gearbox: Press the clutch pedal all the
way down and move the gear lever into neutral.

•
Automatic gearbox: Press the brake pedal and
move the selector lever to position P or N.

•
Turn the ignition key briefly to position @. The
ignition key automatically returns to position
®. Do not press the accelerator.
Applies to: vehicles with diesel engine

•
The engine may take a few seconds Longer than
usual to start on cold days. Please keep your
foot on the clutch pedal (manual gearbox) or
brake pedal (automatic gearbox) until the en­
gine starts. The indicator Lamp
E g
lights up
while the glow plugs are preheating.
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Electrical components with a high power
con­

sumption are switched off temporarily while you
start the engine.
If the engine fails to start immediately, switch
off the starter by turning the ignition key to
posi­

tion (5) and try again after about 30 seconds.

Start/stop
system*

Please note the information on
^>page
79,
Start/stop system.
A WARNING
- Never run the engine in confined spaces.
The exhaust gases are toxic - risk of poison­

ing!

- Never remove the key from the ignition
while the vehicle is moving. The steering
lock would engage, and you would not be
able to steer the car - risk of accident!
© CAUTION
Avoid high engine speeds, full throttle and ex­
treme load conditions until the engine has
reached its normal operating temperature;
otherwise this can damage the engine.
© For the sake of the environmen
Do not warm up the engine by running it with
the car stationary. You should drive off imme­
diately whenever possible. This will help avoid
unnecessary exhaust emissions.
© Note
- If it is difficult to turn the ignition key to po­
sition ®, move the steering wheel (to take
the load off the steering lock mechanism)
until the key turns freely.
- Any noises which may be heard when the
engine is started are quite normal and no
cause for concern.
Switching off the engine
Applies to: vehicles with ignition lock
Switching off the engine

•
Stop the vehicle.

•
Turn the ignition key to position
@.
The rev
counter needle will move to the OFF position.
Engaging the steering lock
Important: The selector lever must be in position
P (automatic gearbox*).

•
Remove the ignition key while it is in position

(§) ^>page
76, Fig. 70
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•
Turn the steering wheel until you hear the
steering lock engage.
The steering lock acts as a theft deterrent.

A,
WARNING
- Never switch off the engine until the vehicle
is stationary. Otherwise you may not have
the full benefit of the brake servo and pow­
er steering. You may need more strength to
steer and brake the vehicle than you nor­
mally would. This would mean a greater risk
of accidents and serious injury, because you
cannot steer and brake in the normal
man­

ner.
- Never remove the key from the ignition
while the vehicle is moving. The steering
lock could engage suddenly, and you would
not be able to steer the car.
- Always take the key with you when you leave
the vehicle. Otherwise the engine can be
started or power-operated equipment such
as the electric windows can be used. This
could result in serious injury.
- When parking, always move the selector
lever to position
P
to prevent the vehicle
from rolling back accidentally.
© CAUTION
If the engine has been working hard
fora
long

time,
there is a risk of heat building up in the
engine compartment after the engine has
been switched off; this could cause engine
damage. For this reason, you should Leave the
engine idling for about 2 minutes before
switching
it
off.
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Driving
©
y
Note
After the engine is stopped, the radiator fan
may remain on or turn itself back on for up to
10 minutes, even if the ignition is switched
off. This may occur for the following reasons:
- Residual heat has raised the coolant
tem­

perature.
- Direct sunlight has additionally heated up
the engine compartment while the engine is

warm.

- Applies to vehicles with diesel particulate
filter: The emission control system is hot
because of the regeneration process, even
though the engine has
not
yet reached oper­
ating temperature.
Starting and stopping
the engine (vehicles with
convenience key)
Starting the engine
Applies to: vehicles with convenience key
You can use the ISTART ENGINE STOP| button to
switch on the ignition and start the engine.

Fig.
70 Centre console: START ENGINE STOP button
Starting the engine

•
Manual gearbox: Press the clutch pedal all the
way down and move the gear lever into neutral.

•
Automatic gearbox: Press the brake pedal and
move the selector lever to position P or N.

•
Press the ISTART ENGINE
STOP!
button briefly
to start the engine.
Applies to: vehicles with diesel engine

•
The engine may take a few seconds longer than
usual to start on cold days. Please keep your
foot on the clutch pedal (manual gearbox) or
brake pedal (automatic gearbox) until the en­
gine starts. The indicator Lamp
E 3
lights up
while the glow plugs are preheating.
Electrical components with a high power
con­

sumption are switched off temporarily while you
start the engine.
If the engine fails to start immediately, switch
off the starter by pressing the
ISTART
ENGINE
STOPI
button once more and try
again after about 30 seconds.
Switching the ignition on/off
If you only wish to switch on the ignition and do
not want to start the engine as
well,
proceed as
follows:

•
Press the ISTART ENGINE STOP| button with­
out pressing the clutch (manual gearbox) or
brake pedal (automatic gearbox). Vehicles
without start/stop system*: The rev counter
needle will move to the READY position.

•
To switch off the ignition, press the button

again.
The rev counter needle will move to the
OFF position.
Diesel engines are automatically preheated when
you switch on the ignition.
If the indicator lamp
£21
flashes and the message
Please move steering wheel appears when you
switch on the ignition, the steering wheel is

locked.
In this case, turn the steering wheel
slightly
to
the left/right.
Start/stop system*
Please note the information on
<^>page
79,
Start/stop system.
WARNING
Never run the engine in confined spaces. The
exhaust gases are toxic - risk of poisoning!
© CAUTION
Avoid high engine speeds, full throttle and ex­
treme load conditions until the engine has
reached its normal operating temperature;
otherwise this can damage the engine. •
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