AUDI Q2 2021 Owner´s Manual
Manufacturer: AUDI, Model Year: 2021, Model line: Q2, Model: AUDI Q2 2021Pages: 364, PDF Size: 87.77 MB
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Airbag system
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The head-protection airbag system is triggered in
certain types of side collision
^>Fig.
235. Further
airbag systems may also be triggered, depending
on the circumstances.
When the system is triggered, the airbag fills
with a propellant gas and covers the entire area
in front of the side windows, including the door
pillars. The head-protection airbag inflates to
soften the impact if an occupant strikes parts of
the interior or objects outside the vehicLe with
their head. By reducing the head impact and reÂ
straining uncontrolled movement of the head,
the airbag also reduces the forces acting on the
neck.
In order to provide the desired extra protection in
an accident, the airbags have to inflate extremely
rapidly (within fractions of
a
second).
Important safety notes on the head-
protection airbags
There
are a number of safety points concerning
the airbag system which you should remember.
This will help to reduce the risk of injury in an acÂ
cident.
A WARNING
- It is important to ensure that the area
around the openings for the head-protecÂ
tion airbags remains unobstructed at all
times,
so that the airbags can infLate propÂ
erly if needed.
- The built-in coat hooks should only be used
for lightweight clothing. Do not leave any
heavy or sharp-edged objects in the pockets.
When using the coat hooks, do not hang the
clothes on coat hangers.
- The space between the passengers and the
head-protection airbags must never be ocÂ
cupied by children, other passengers or
pets.
Passengers should never lean out or
put
a
hand
or
arm out of the window while
the vehicle is in motion.
- Do not move the sun visors out to cover the
side windows if there is anything attached
to them (such as pens or
a
garage door
opener). These objects could cause injury if
the head-protection airbag is triggered.
The sensors for the airbags are Located in
the front doors. You must therefore not
make any modifications to the doors or door
trim (e.g. retrofitting loudspeakers),
as
this
could impair the function of the side air-
bags.
Any damage to the front doors could
Lead to faults in the system. Repairs or any
other work on the front doors must thereÂ
fore always be carried out by
a
qualified
workshop.
Sun blinds fitted on the rear doors must not
obstruct or impair the airbags in any way.
If unsuitable accessories are installed near
the head-protection airbag, the protection
afforded by the airbag can be seriously imÂ
paired if the system is triggered. When the
head-protection airbag opens, parts of
these accessories could be thrown into the
vehicle and injure passengers
^>page
340.
Any work involving the head-protection air-
bags,
or removal and installation of the air-
bag components for other repairs (such as
repairs to the roof liner), must always be
performed by
a
qualified workshop. OtherÂ
wise the airbag system may fail to work
properly.
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Deactivating the front
passenger's airbag
Applies to: vehicles with key-operated switch for front pasÂ
senger's airbag
If
an
airbag has been deactivated, it should be
reactivated as soon as possible so that it can
continue to give the required protection.
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Fig.
236 Glove box: Key-operated switch for deactivating
front passenger's airbag
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Fig.
237 Headliner: Warning lamp lights up when pasÂ
senger's airbag is deactivated
If
you
have no alternative but to install
a
rearÂ
ward-facing child seat on the front passenger's
seat you must deactivate the front passenger's
airbag beforehand.
We recommend that child seats should be fitted
on the rear seat so that the front passenger's air-
bag can remain functional and provide protection
in an accident
^>page
267.
•
To deactivate the front passenger's airbag, use
the key to turn the key-operated switch to OFF
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Fig.
236.
•
The front passenger's airbag can be reactivated
by turning the key to position ON.
Monitoring of airbag system
The indicator Lamp
Q ^>page
31 will light up for
a few seconds every time the ignition is switched
on.
If the front passenger's airbag has been deactivaÂ
ted,
the indicator Lamp "PASSENGER AIR BAG
OFF ft" or
"9K
AIR BAG
OFF ^"
will light up
constantly as a reminder
^>Fig.
237.
A WARNING
- If
you
have no alternative but to install a
rearward-facing child seat on the front pasÂ
senger's seat, the front passenger's airbag
must be deactivated beforehand. PotentialÂ
ly fatal injuries to the child can result if the
front passenger's airbag is not deactivated
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page 267
- If
you
have deactivated the front passengÂ
er's airbag, reactivate it as soon as the child
seat is no longer needed so that the airbag
can continue to give the required protecÂ
tion.
- It is the driver's responsibility to ensure that
the key-operated switch is set to the correct
position.
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Checking and topping up
fluids
Fuel
Petrol grade
Applies to: vehicles with petrol engine
The
correct grade of petrol is listed inside the
fuel tank flap.
The vehicle is equipped with a catalytic converter
and must only be run on unleaded petrol. Petrol
must be sulphur-free and must comply with the
EN 228 standard. You can fuel your vehicle with
fuels containing a maximum of 10%
ethanol
(E10). The petrol grades have different octane
ratings (RON).
The following headings relate to the sticker on
the inside of your vehicle's tank flap:
Unleaded fuel only RON/ROZ
95
Super,
Premium or
min.
RON/ROZ 91 Normal
The use of premium petrol (95 RON) is recomÂ
mended.
If
that
type of fuel is not available,
regÂ
ular petrol (RON 91) can be used with a slight
loss of power.
Unleaded fuel only, min. RON/ROZ
95
Super, Premium
Premium petrol (at least 95 RON) must be used.
If premium petrol is not available, the engine can
be run on regular petrol with 91 RON as an
emerÂ
gency measure. In this case only use moderate
engine speeds and a light throttle. Fill up with
premium or Super Plus petrol as soon as possiÂ
ble.
Unleaded fuel only RON/ROZ 98 Super Plus
or min. RON/ROZ 95 Super, Premium
The use of Super Plus petrol (98 RON) is recomÂ
mended.
If
that
type of fuel is not available, preÂ
mium petrol (RON 95) can be used with a slight
loss of power.
If premium petrol is not available, the engine can
be run on regular petrol with 91 RON as an
emerÂ
gency measure. In this case only use moderate
engine speeds and a light throttle. Fill up with
premium or Super Plus petrol as soon as possiÂ
ble.
© CAUTION
- Do
NOT fuel
your vehicle with
high-ethanol
fuel blends (e.g. E50 or E85). This will damÂ
age the fuel system.
- just one tank of leaded fuel or fuel with
metallic additives will permanently impair
the efficiency of the catalytic converter.
- You should use only petrol additives which
have been approved by Audi. Additives with
so-called octane boosters or antiknock
addiÂ
tives can contain metallic additives that
cause significant damage to the engine and
the catalytic converter. Do not use such adÂ
ditives.
- Metal-based fuels, which can be identified
from the marking on the fuel dispenser,
must not be used. LRP fuel (lead replaceÂ
ment petrol) also contains high concentraÂ
tions of metallic additive. Risk of engine
damage!
- High engine speed and full throttle can
damage the engine when using petrol with
an octane rating lower than the correct
grade for the engine.
- You can use higher octane fuel than your enÂ
gine requires.
- In countries where sulphur-free fuel is not
available, you may use low-sulphur fuel inÂ
stead.
Diesel fuel
Applies to: vehicles with diesel engine
Please note the information on the inside of the
fuel tank flap.
The use of sulphur-free diesel complying with
the EN 590 standard is recommended.
Diesel can thicken at very low temperatures,
which can result in problems starting the engine
or prevent the engine from running smoothly.
For this reason, filling stations in some countries
offer winter-grade diesel fuel during the cold
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months so that you can continue to operate your
vehicle reliably. Ask at your filling station whethÂ
er the diesel fuel available there is suitable for
the current conditions and for the temperatures
which could potentially occur.
© CAUTION
- Never use FAME fuels (biodiesel), petrol,
heating oil, thinners or any other fuels or
additives, as these could cause serious damÂ
age to the fuel system and the engine.
- Never start the engine if
you
fill up with the
wrong type of
fuel,
as this could damage
the fuel system and the engine. Obtain proÂ
fessional assistance.
Filling the tank
Procedure for filling the tank
Fig.
238 Vehicle as seen from the rear right: Opening the
fuel tank
flap
fe
Fig.
239 Fuel tank flap with tank cap attached
The fuel tank flap is unlocked and locked autoÂ
matically by the central locking system.
Unscrewing the tank cap
•
Press the left side of the flap to open
it
-arrowÂ
ed
Fig.
238.
•
Unscrew the tank cap anti-clockwise.
•
Hook the cap onto the open flap
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Fig.
239.
Closing the tank cap
•
Screw on the tank cap clockwise until
it
clicks
audibly.
•
Close the tank flap. Make sure you hear
it
click
into place.
When the automatic filler nozzle is operated corÂ
rectly
it
will switch itself off
as
soon as the tank
is
fulL.
Do not try to put in more fuel after the
nozzle cuts out, as this will fill the expansion
chamber in the fuel tank.
The correct fuel grade for your vehicle is given on
a sticker on the inside of the tank flap. Further
notes on fuel
^>page
289.
The tank capacity of your vehicLe is given in the
Technical data section
^>page
343.
A WARNING
Fuel is highly inflammable and can cause
seriÂ
ous burns and other injuries.
- For safety reasons we do not recommend
carrying a spare fuel canister in the vehicle.
The canister could become damaged in an
accident and Leak.
- Observe all relevant statutory regulations
on using, storing and transporting spare
fuel canisters.
- When filling your tank or
a
spare fuel canisÂ
ter with
fuel,
do not smoke and keep away
from naked flames
-
risk of explosion!
- If, in exceptional circumstances, you have
to
carry
a
spare fuel canister, please observe
the following warnings:
- Never
filL
fuel into the spare fuel canister
with the canister placed in or on top of the
vehicLe. An electrostatic charge could
build up during filling, causing the fuel vaÂ
pour to ignite
-
risk of explosion! Always
place the canister on the ground to fill
it.
- Insert the filler nozzle as far as possibLe
into the spare fuel canister.
-
If
the spare fuel canister is made of metal,
the filler nozzle must be in contact with
the canister during filling. This helps preÂ
vent an electrostatic charge building up.
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- Make sure you never spill fuel in the
vehiÂ
cle or in the luggage compartment. Fuel
vapour is explosive - danger to life!
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(7) CAUTION
- If any fuel is spilt onto the vehicle, it should
be removed immediately as it could otherÂ
wise damage the paintwork.
- Never run the tank completely dry. If there
is an irregular fuel supply, misfiring can ocÂ
cur. As a result unburnt fuel can enter the
exhaust system and cause damage to the
catalytic converter(s).
- Applies to vehicles with diesel engine: When
filling the fuel tank after having run it comÂ
pletely dry, the ignition must be switched
on for at least 30 seconds before the engine
is started. When you then start the engine it
may take longer than normal (up to one miÂ
nute) for the engine to start firing. This is
because air needs to be bled from the fuel
system while starting.
® For the sake of the envir
Do not try to put in more fuel after the autoÂ
matic filler nozzle has switched off; this may
cause the fuel to overflow if it becomes warm.
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Note
Applies to: vehicles with diesel engine
Diesel vehicles are equipped with an incorrect
fuelling protection
system1).
This system enÂ
sures that the tank can only be fuelled from a
diesel filler nozzle.
- If the filler nozzle is old, damaged or too
small,
it may not be able to open the proÂ
tection mechanism on the fuel tank. In this
case,
try turning the filler nozzle before inÂ
serting it in the fuel filler neck, use a differÂ
ent filling pump or seek professional assisÂ
tance.
- The protection mechanism will not open if
you try to add fuel from a spare fuel canisÂ
ter. You can get round this simply by adding
the diesel fuel slowly.
1)
May vary in different countries
The tank flap is not locked when you lock the
vehicle from the inside.
Releasing the tank flap manually
The
tank flap can be released manually if the
central locking system should fail to operate.
Fig.
240 Luggage compartment (rear right): Manual reÂ
lease under luggage compartment floor
The manual release mechanism is located under
the floor panel in the side trim on the right of the
luggage compartment.
•
Lift up the floor panel until it is fixed in position
behind the retaining tabs on the two side secÂ
tions
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page 319.
• Take the screwdriver out of the vehicle tooL kit
^>page
319. Use the flat-blade side of the reÂ
versible insert.
•
Use the screwdriver to prise off the cover
(l)
and remove
it(|).
• Release the ring from its holder and carefully
pull the ring
(S)
-arrow-
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The tank flap is
then released.
•
Press the left side of the tank flap to open it
•=>
page 290, Fig. 238.
© CAUTION
Stop pulling the ring when you feel resistance
at the ring/cover (the release mechanism is
not audible). Otherwise, you could damage
the manual release mechanism.
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Selective catalytic
reduction (AdBLue/DEF)
General notes
Applies to: vehicles with selective catalytic reduction
On vehicles with selective catalytic reduction, a
urea solution (AdBLue/DEF) is injected into the
exhaust system upstream of
a
NOx catalytic
conÂ
verter in order to reduce nitrogen oxide emisÂ
sions.
The urea solution is known under the name
of AdBlue or DEF (Diesel Exhaust Fluid). The term
AdBlue is used below.
The AdBlue is held in a separate tank on the
vehiÂ
cle.
AdBlue consumption is approximately 1.0 -
2.5% of diesel fuel consumption.
As soon as a message appears in the instrument
cluster display reminding you to refill AdBlue,
you must refill the AdBlue tank or have this done
by
a
qualified workshop
^>page
293.
Checking the remaining range
The remaining (estimated) range for the current
AdBLue
level can be displayed on the on-board
computer:
- Vehicles with analogue instrument cluster
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page 20.
- Vehicles with virtual cockpit*
<$page
19.
-The instrument cluster display will
tell
you
how far you can drive before the tank runs
dry
•=>page
292. If the AdBlue tank runs
dry, the engine cannot be started again afÂ
ter you switch off the ignition.
-The use of
AdBLue for
the operation of this
vehicle is required by Law.
Instrument cluster display
Applies to: vehicles with selective catalytic reduction
The
display informs you if the AdBlue level is too
low or if a system malfunction occurs.
Low AdBlue level
You will be informed if the amount of AdBlue in
the tank falls below a certain
Level.
Add at least
the minimum (smaller) amount of AdBlue
shown:
S
Refill x
I
- x
I
AdBlue. Range: x km
This message tells you the maximum distance
that
you can drive with the remaining amount of
AdBlue. Refill AdBLue.
3
Refill x
I
- x
I
AdBlue! No restart in x km! See
owner's manual
This message tells you the maximum distance
that you can drive with the remaining amount of
AdBlue. Refill AdBlue. Otherwise, after driving
the maximum distance and switching off the enÂ
gine,
you will not be able to restart the car.
| Refill x
I
- x
I
AdBlue! No restart. See ownÂ
er's manual
This message appears when there is no more
AdBlue left in the tank. Refill AdBlue. Otherwise,
you will not be able to restart the car after you
switch off the engine.
When the AdBlue in the tank reaches the
miniÂ
mum
level,
you must add AdBlue
^>page
293,
Preparations.
Filling the wrong fluid / system fault
If
you
fill the AdBlue tank with a fluid other than
AdBlue and the system detects that the wrong
fluid has been added or there is a system fault, a
driver message will appear.
|
AdBlue:
system fault. No restart in x km!
See owner's manual
This message tells you the maximum distance
that
you can drive. Drive to a qualified workshop
and have the fault rectified. Otherwise, after drivÂ
ing the maximum distance and switching off the
engine, you will not be able to restart the car.
|
AdBlue:
system fault. No restart! See ownÂ
er's manual
This message appears if the system detects that
the tank has been filled with the wrong fluid or if
there is a system fault. Drive to the nearest qualiÂ
fied workshop without delay and have the fault
rectified.
Otherwise, you will not be able to reÂ
start the car after you switch off the engine.
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Preparations
Applies to: vehicles with selective catalytic reduction
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Fig.
241 Vehicle as seen from the rear right: Unscrewing
the AdBlue cap
The AdBlue filler neck is located immediately beÂ
side the diesel filler neck. Add at least the
amount of AdBlue displayed in the instrument
cluster. If
you
do not refill this amount of
fluid,
the system may not detect that the tank has
been refilled and it may not be possible to restart
the engine. You can refill with a maximum of 12
litres.
Important: A message in the instrument cluster
display informs you if
you
need to refill AdBlue.
•
Park the vehicle on a level surface.
•
Switch off the ignition.
• Open the tank flap
<^>page
290.
•
Unscrew the cap on the filler neck
anti-clockÂ
wise
^>Fig.
241.
*•
Refill AdBlue from a filler nozzle
^>page
293,
canister
^>page
294 or bottle
^>page
294.
A WARNING
AdBlue can cause irritation to the
skin,
eyes,
and respiratory organs. Wash thoroughly with
clean water should you come into contact
with this
fluid.
Seek medical assistance if neeÂ
ded.
© CAUTION
- Use only
AdBLue
that complies with the ISO
22241-1 standard. Do not mix AdBlue with
additives and do not dilute it with water.
- AdBlue must not be added to the diesel
tank, and diesel must not be added to the
AdBlue tank. Never start the engine if you
fill up with the wrong type of
fuel,
as this
could damage the tank system and the enÂ
gine.
Obtain professional assistance.
-AdBlue attacks surfaces such as paintwork,
plastic veneer and carpets. Remove spilt
fluÂ
id as soon as possible with a damp cloth and
plenty of water. If the AdBlue has already
solidified,
use warm water and a sponge.
Residues of AdBlue solidify after
a
while if
they are not removed and can damage the
affected surface.
- Do not keep refill bottles or canisters in the
vehicle, as AdBlue can leak and damage the
vehicle interior.
- Keep AdBlue away from clothing. Wash
thoroughly with clean water should you
come into contact with this
fluid.
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Note
Please follow the AdBlue manufacturer's inÂ
structions for storage and use.
Refilling AdBlue from a filler nozzle
Applies to: vehicles with selective catalytic reduction
•
Open the tank flap
^>page
290.
*•
Unscrew the cap on the filler neck
anti-clockÂ
wise
^>page
293, Fig. 241.
*•
Fill up with AdBlue until the first time the filler
nozzle cuts off the supply
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•
Put the tank cap back on
opage
294, After reÂ
filling.
CAUTION
- The handle of the filler nozzle must point
downwards when filling the tank. Otherwise
the filler nozzle will not cut off the supply
automatically
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in Preparations on
page 293.
- You should stop refilling the first time the
filler nozzle automatically cuts off the supÂ
ply. Otherwise the level of AdBlue in the
tank may be too high and AdBlue could
overflow
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in Preparations on page 293.
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Refilling AdBlue from a canister
Applies to: vehicles with selective catalytic reduction
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Fig.
242 Canister with screw-on hose
• Take the cap off the refill canister
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PrepÂ
arations on page 293,
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in Preparations on
page 293.
•
Screw the end of the hose (î) clockwise onto
the opening on the canister®.
•
Remove the cap
@
from the other end of the
hose®.
•
Fit the end of the hose (2) onto the filler neck
on the vehicle and turn clockwise as far as the
stop to secure.
• Lift the canister and then tilt it. Keep it tilted
until empty or until no more fluid runs into the
tank.
•
Remove the canister and screw the tank cap
back on
^>page
294, After refilling.
CAUTIO
Use only refill canisters of the correct type apÂ
proved for your vehicle. AdBlue may Leak out
if
you
use another system.
© Note
- Your qualified workshop can tell you which
refill canisters are approved
for
your
vehiÂ
cle.
- Approved refill canisters contain about 5 liÂ
tres of AdBlue.
Refilling AdBlue from a bottle
Applies to: vehicles with selective catalytic reduction
•
Take the cap off the refill bottle
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in PrepaÂ
rations on page 293,
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in Preparations on
page 293.
•
Screw the bottle clockwise onto the filler neck
as far as it will go.
•
To empty the bottle, lightly press the bottom
of the bottle. Keep pressing the bottom of the
bottle until the bottle is empty, or until no
more fluid runs into the tank.
•
Remove the bottle and screw the tank cap back
on
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294, After refilling.
(J) CAUTION
Use only refill bottles of the correct type apÂ
proved for your vehicle. AdBlue may leak out
if
you
use another system.
- Refill bottles are available from qualified
workshops.
- Approved refill bottles contain about 1.9 LiÂ
tres of AdBlue.
After refilling
Applies to: vehicles with selective catalytic reduction
Closing the filler neck
•
Screw the AdBlue cap clockwise onto the filler
neck until the AdBlue cap clicks audibly
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in
Preparations on page 293,
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PreparaÂ
tions on page 293.
•
Press the left side of the flap to close it (you
should hear it click into place).
After refilling
The vehicle must be driven so that the system
can detect the AdBlue which has been added.
This process can take several minutes.
• If the AdBlue tank had run dry and a range of
0 km was shown on the display, switch on the
ignition for approx. 30 seconds before starting
the engine.
© Note
AdBlue can freeze in the tank at very Low
temÂ
peratures. In this case, the system will not
detect AdBlue when you refill and will continÂ
ue to indicate a Low
AdBLue
Level. The mesÂ
sage will disappear as soon as the tank has
thawed.
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Emission controL
systems
Catalytic converter
Applies to: vehicles with petrol engine
The vehicle must only be used with unleaded petÂ
rol,
otherwise the catalytic converter will be irÂ
reparably damaged.
Never allow the fuel tank to run completely dry,
as the irregular supply of fuel can cause misfirÂ
ing.
This allows unburnt fuel to enter the exhaust
system,
which can cause overheating and damÂ
age to the catalytic converter.
Diesel particulate filter
Applies to: vehicles with diesel engine
The diesel particulate filter can filter out almost
all soot particles contained in the exhaust gas. In
normal driving conditions the filter is self-cleanÂ
ing.
Should the self-cleaning function of the filter
not be able to operate, e.g. when the vehicle is
continuously used only for short trips, the filter
becomes obstructed with soot and the indicator
lampnf°r
the
diesel particulate filter Lights up
cépage
34.
A WARNING
The exhaust system is very hot when the
vehiÂ
cle is being driven and after the engine has
been switched off.
- Never touch the tailpipes when they are hot
- risk of burns!
- Because of the high temperatures which can
occur in the emission controL system, do not
park the vehicle where the exhaust can
come into contact with flammable materials
under the car (e.g. on grass or at the forest
edge) - risk of fire!
- Do not apply any underseal agents in the
area around the exhaust system - risk of
fire!
Engine compartment
Working on components in the engine
compartment
Extra caution is necessary when working on comÂ
ponents in the engine compartment.
Always be aware of the danger of injury and
scalding as well as the risk of accident or fire
when working in the engine compartment (e.g.
when checking and refilling fluids). Always obÂ
serve the warnings listed below and follow all
normal safety precautions. The engine compartÂ
ment of any motor vehicle is a potentially hazÂ
ardous area
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A WARNING
- Switch off the engine.
-Switch off the ignition.
-Applythe
parking brake.
- On vehicles with manual gearbox place the
gear lever in neutral, on vehicles with autoÂ
matic gearbox move the selector lever to
position P.
- To avoid the risk of being scalded, never
open the bonnet if
you
see steam or coolant
escaping from the engine compartment.
Wait until no steam or coolant can be seen
before opening the bonnet.
- Wait for the engine to cool down.
- Keep children away from engine compartÂ
ment.
- Never spill fluids on a hot engine. These
fluÂ
ids can cause a fire (e.g. radiator
antiÂ
freeze).
- Take care not to cause short circuits in the
electrical system.
- When working in the engine compartment
be aware that the radiator fan may start
running suddenly, even if the ignition is
switched off - risk of injury!
- Do not unscrew the cap on the expansion
tank when the engine is hot. The cooling
system is under pressure.
- Protect face, hands and arms by covering
the cap with a large, thick rag to protect
against escaping coolant and steam.
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- Never remove the engine cover panel - risk
of burns!
- If any tests have to be performed with the
engine running, there is an extra safety risk
from the rotating parts, such as the drive
belts,
alternator and radiator
fan,
etc., and
from the high-voltage ignition system.
- Never touch the radiator fan. The electric
additional fan is controlled by temperature
and can start running without warning.
- Applies to vehicles with automatic gearbox:
Never open the throttle inadvertently (for
instance by hand from the engine compartÂ
ment) if
a
gear is engaged while the vehicle
is stationary with the engine running. The
vehicle will otherwise start moving immediÂ
ately and could cause an accident.
- Observe the following additional warnings if
work on the fuel system or the electrical
system is necessary:
- Do not smoke.
- Never work near naked flames.
- Always keep an approved fire extinguisher
immediately available.
- Any work on the batteries and electrical sysÂ
tem in your vehicle entails a risk of injury
and chemical burns in addition to danger of
accident or fire.
For
this reason, you must
have the work carried out by
a
qualified
workshop.
© CAUTION
When topping up fluids make sure the correct
fluid is put into the correct filler opening. This
can otherwise cause serious malfunctions or
engine damage.
® For the sake of the environment
Inspect the ground underneath your vehicle
regularly so that any Leaks are detected at an
early stage. If
you
find spots of oil or other
fluids,
have your vehicle inspected in the
workshop.
© Note
located on the other side of the engine comÂ
partment.
Opening/closing the bonnet
The
bonnet is released from inside the vehicle.
Fig.
243 Detail of footwell on driver's side: Release lever
I
On right-hand drive vehicles* some of the
containers / reservoirs mentioned below are
Fig.
244 Unlocked bonnet: Lever
The wiper arms should be resting on the
windÂ
screen:
make sure they are not in a raised
posiÂ
tion.
Otherwise the paint may get damaged.
Opening the bonnet
•
With the driver's door open, pull the lever unÂ
der the dashboard in the direction indicated
(arrow)
^>Fig.
243.
*•
Lift the bonnet slightly
•=> A-
•
Press the Lever under the bonnet in the direcÂ
tion indicated by the arrow
^>Fig.
244. This will
release the arrester hooks.
•
Open the bonnet.
Closing the bonnet
• To close the bonnet, pull it down to overcome
the spring pressure.
•
Then let it drop into the catches; do not press
down
|=>^.
•
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