oil AUDI Q3 2020 Owners Manual

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Table of contents

Driving information.............. 109
Speed warning system.........-..000- 109
Traffic light information.............. 109
Driver assistance................. Ut
Cruise control systeM.......... 000 eee 111
Adaptive speed/cruise assist........... 112
Distance warning.................005 119
Lane departure warning............... 120
AUdi PrOSONsSe & seis + 2 mews 2» nee 2 oem 122
Sid erassiStsasis so sae o x mnewsae 9 o, sea wo ame 125
Parking and maneuvering....... 127
IMEROMUCKION s sive wo oxsuaee sa onawams «+ states 127
Parking system plus...............04. 127
Rearview camera and peripheral cameras. 129
Rear cross-traffic assist... .......00.4.. 133
Assisted parking .............0.00005- 134
Parkeassist': wwe x 2 noup a 2 seyen 4 @ aoe & 136
Infotainment system............ 139
TeEl@PHOHE.« . < cce5 ce hens cb eee ee tee 139
IMEFOMUERION « = cece © 2 sorase w a swaiaies 2S wesw 139
Setup... eee eee 139
Using the Audi phone box............. 141
Using the telephoné:s. ¢ « weiss ¢ wes ve ae 143
MESSAGCS ssn. < + sxeusns © 5 sneniens «6 saereee @ ot sane 147
SettingS ... 6... cece cece eee eee eee 149
Mobile phone network settings......... 150
Instrument cluster.............2..00. 151
Troubleshooting...............00000- 151
Aud! CONMMECE «oi. 6 sees se cee ve oe 152
Generalinformation................. 152
Audi connect Infotainment............ 152
Using a Wi-Fi hotspot...............- 153
Audi connect Infotainment services..... 153
SOttinGSiecs « « sees ¢ » sees s Sees : Hew 154
Troubleshooting sss < v-aew w ¥ waren wo ssanve 156
Navigation........................ 157
Opening navigation.................. 157
myAudi navigation.................0. 157
Entering adestination................ 158
Stopping route guidance.............. 162
Ma Pine = = cxowins + x cvovne w a cttenete + © onnatts 7 mats 163
Personal route assistance............. 165
Alternative routes...............0005 165
Additional functions................. 166
Satellite map.......... cece eee 167
Map update’: « saas ¢ » exaw gs aves ce eae 168
Trafficinformationivc « © asec «a cmon © a wae 169
Options and settings...............0. 170
Troubleshooting «<< <= eccn ss yews sp es 172
Radio... .. cece eee 173
Opening the radio................... 173
Radio functions sss. s ease ss eeen es wean 174
Options and settings...............0. 178
Troubleshooting..................5-. 179
PASTS cesses 6 aswsne w : anavinn a © auncina wo eowrene 180
General information................. 180
SDicard readers « exes « ¢ sama « avew 6 e pers 180
Bluetooth audio player............... 180
Online media..................0000. 181
IAMAZOnAleXales: 2 ¢ saves « ¢ qos & a anes g 2: 182
Multimedia connections.............. 182
Playing media..............00- eee 183
Options and settings................. 187
Supported media and file formats...... 188
Troubleshooting.................0005 189
Audi smartphone interface...... 194.
SOCLUP « came oo samen + 4 ean 3 2 tame & sano 191
Troubleshooting............0-eeee eee 192
Additional settings.............. 193
System settings...................0. 193
Connected devices «vias si eae sc geap ae 194
Legal information. . ce. . 2 ene. se cron 195
Maintenance and Care........... 197
Checking and Filling............. 197
Fuel... cee eee eee 197
RetuelinGiccs + « xcs ss heen so Ree v oe 198
Emissions control system............. 200
Engine compartment................. 201
Engineoil...... 2... eee eee eee 203
CoolingsysSteM’'s « seems se canes sv eases yo we 207
BrakerPluidian. « onansss = ciesnes © sewome a = sme 209
Electrical system. .......-...00--005 209
Battery’: + « sss 2 s see 1 6 seek go eee eb 210
Windshield washer system............ 212
Service interval display............... 213

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Quick access


Selector lever (automatic transmis-
SION) 2... cee eee ee tee eee 85
Audi phone Dox scsiie + sine © o cere 141
START ENGINE STOP] button .... 82
®®® Depending on equipment:
— Starting the engine when there is
amalfunction ............2... 83
—Ignition lock ................. 82
@3) Steering wheel adjustment ...... 57
@4 Lever for:
— Cruise control system ......... 111
— Adaptive cruise assist .......... 112
@3) Data link connector for On Board
Diagnostic System (OBD) ........ 253
@8 Hood release ...............0.. 202
@) Buttons for:
— LIGHES ws s 2 seme x ¢ seme Fo oem es 44
—All-weather lights ............ 44
Luggage compartment lid button . 34
@3 Exterior mirror adjustment ...... 48
G9 Buttons for:
— Power windows .............- 38
—Child safety lock .............. 38
@ Tips
Some the equipment listed here is only instal-
led in certain models or is available as an op-
tion.
Indicator lights overview
The indicator lights in the instrument cluster
blink or turn on. They indicate functions or mal-
functions.
With some indicator lights, messages may ap-
pear and warning signals may sound. The indica-
tor lights and messages may be covered by other
displays. To show them again, select the second
tab for messages with the multifunction steering
wheel > page 12.
Some indicator lights in the display can display in
several colors.
A\ Central indicator light
If the wa or A indicator light turns on, check
the message in the instrument cluster.
Some indicator lights turn on briefly as a function
check
when you switch the ignition on. These sys-
tems are marked with a V in the following tables.
If one of these indicator lights does not turn on,
there is a malfunction in that system.
The following indicator lights may be available,
depending on the vehicle equipment:

Red indicator lights






















Central indicator light ¥
=> page 7,
Instrument cluster
=>page 11
Safety belt ¥
=> page 61
Transmission
=> page 88
Drive system
=> page 89
Electromechanical parking brake
=> page 94
Electromechanical parking brake
=> page 94
Brake system ¥
=> page 92, > page 94,
=> page 209
Brake system ¥
=> page 92, > page 94,
=> page 209
Steering ¥
=> page 98
Steering lock
=> page 98
Electrical system
=> page 209
Engine oil pressure
=> page 204

Quick access











Cooling system
=> page 207
Hood
=> page 202
Loose wheel warning
=> page 229
Distance warning
=>page 119
Safe start monitor
=> page 118,
Driver intervention request
=>page 118
Lane departure warning
=> page 121
Lane departure warning
=> page 121
Audi pre sense
=> page 123

Yellow indicator lights
Central indicator light
> page 7
Safety systems ¥
=> page 63
Transmission/clutch
> page 88
Drive system
=> page 89
Engine start system
=> page 83
Keys
=> page 83
Electromechanical parking brake
=> page 94
Electronic Stabilization Control
(ESC) ¥
=> page 99
Electronic Stabilization Control
(ESC) ¥
=> page 99
Electronic Stabilization Control
(ESC)
=> page 100


























Anti-lock braking system (ABS) /
=> page 101 > page 92
Anti-lock braking system (ABS) ¥
=> page 101 > page 92
Steering
=> page 98
Steering lock
=> page 98
All wheel drive
=> page 99
Suspension control
=> page 98
Engine speed limitation
=> page 13
Tank system
=> page 199
Electrical system
=> page 209
Engine oil level (MIN)
= page 204
Engine oil sensor
=> page 204
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
(MIL)Y
=> page 200,
Washer fluid level
= page 212
Engine warm-up request
=> page 204
Windshield wipers
=> page 52
Parking system plus
=> page 129
Park assist
=> page 138
Rear cross-traffic assist
=> page 133
Tire pressure ¥
> page 232
Tire pressure
=> page 232

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Instrument cluster

Adjusting the layout!)
Applies to: Audi virtual cockpit
Depending on the vehicle equipment, various lay-
outs may be available.
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
SETTINGS > Display & brightness > Virtual
cockpit.
> To adjust the desired layout, press @).
Adjusting the additional display
Applies to: Audi virtual cockpit
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the addi-
tional displays that can be selected may vary.
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
SETTINGS > Display & brightness > Virtual
cockpit > (Configure).
> Select the desired additional display.
Reducing the display
Depending on the vehicle equipment, you can
hide the central area in the instrument cluster.
> Select on the instrument cluster: vehicle func-
tions tab > EE] button > Reduced display, or
> Press the VIEW button on the multifunction
steering wheel.
Coolant temperature
display
The coolant temperature display @) > page 11
only functions when the ignition is switched on.
To reduce the risk of engine damage, please ob-
serve the following notes about the temperature
ranges.
Cold range
If only the LEDs at the bottom of the gauge turn
on, the engine has not reached operating tem-
perature yet. Avoid high engine speeds, full accel-
eration, and heavy engine loads.
Normal range
The engine has reached its operating tempera-
ture once the LEDs up to the center of the gauge
turn on. If the | indicator light in the instru-

) In preparation at the time of printing.
ment cluster display turns on, the coolant tem-
perature is too high > page 207.
(@) Note
— Auxiliary headlights and other accessories in
front of the air intake impair the cooling ef-
fect of the coolant. This increases the risk of
the engine overheating during high outside
temperatures and heavy engine load.
— The front spoiler also helps to distribute
cooling air correctly while driving. If the
spoiler is damaged, the cooling effect will
be impaired and the risk of the engine over-
heating will increase. See an authorized
Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Fa-
cility for assistance.
Tachometer
The tachometer (2) > page 11 displays the engine
speed in revolutions per minute (RPM). The be-
ginning of the red zone in the tachometer indi-
cates the maximum permissible engine speed for
all gears once the engine has been broken in. Be-
fore reaching the red zone, you should shift into
the next higher gear, select the "D" or "S" selec-
tor lever position, or remove your foot from the
accelerator pedal.
Engine speed limitation
If the Ay indicator light turns on, the engine will
be automatically limited to the RPM displayed in
the instrument cluster. This will protect the en-
gine components, for example during a cold start
or from overheating.
The engine speed limitation will be deactivated
once the engine has reached its normal operating
temperature and you have released the accelera-
tor pedal.
If the engine speed limitation was activated by
an engine control malfunction, the indicator
light also turns on. Make sure the engine speed
does not go above the speed displayed, for exam-
ple when downshifting. Drive to an authorized
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Driving

Ceramic brakes
Applies to: vehicles with ceramic brakes
Ceramic brakes provide excellent deceleration
rates.
The break-in period for new ceramic brakes may
be significantly longer than for standard brake
rotors. Due to the properties of the material,
they may cause noises at lower speeds. Ceramic
brakes also absorb more moisture in wet condi-
tions. Therefore, there will temporarily be less
braking force than when the brakes are dry. You
can compensate for this by pressing the brake
pedal harder.

Z\ WARNING
— Only apply the brakes for the purpose of
cleaning the brake system when road and
traffic conditions permit. You must not en-
danger other road users and increase the
risk of an accident.
— Due to the risk of injury, only have an au-
thorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility work on the brake system.
Incorrect repairs could impair the function.
— Never let the vehicle roll while the engine is
stopped because this increases the risk of an
accident.
— During automatic braking maneuvers, the
brake pedal may move downward automati-
cally. To reduce the risk of injury, do not
place your foot under the brake pedal.

@) Note
— Never let the brakes “rub” by pressing the
pedal lightly when braking is not actually
necessary. This can cause the brakes to over-
heat and increases braking distance and
causes wear.
— Observe the important information for driv-
ing downhill > page 94. This especially ap-
plies when towing a trailer.
G) Tips
— If you retrofit your vehicle with a front spoil-
er, wheel covers or similar items, make sure
that the air flow to the brakes is not ob-
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structed. Otherwise the brake system can
overheat.
— Also refer to the information about brake
fluid > page 209.
Messages
GRG / GD Brakes: malfunction! Safely stop ve-
hicle
There is a malfunction in the brake system. If
ES/ Gana B also turn on, there is a malfunc-
tion in the ABS, ESC, and braking distribution.
Do not continue driving. See an authorized Audi
dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility for as-
sistance. Read and follow the other safety pre-
cautions > A\.
GG U © Warning! No brake booster function
If the brake booster is not working, you have to
use much more force when braking the vehicle.
See an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility for assistance.
EG if @ Brake pads: wear limit reached. You
can continue driving. Please contact Service
The brake pads are worn. Drive to an authorized
Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility as
soon as possible to have the malfunction correct-
ed.
Brake booster: limited functionality. You can
continue driving. Please contact Service
There is a brake booster malfunction. The brake
booster is available, but its effectiveness is re-
duced. The braking performance may be different
compared to the usual performance. Drive to an
authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service
Facility immediately to have the malfunction cor-
rected.
Brake booster: deactivated. See owner's manual
The brake booster remains active for a brief peri-
od of time after switching off the ignition. Secure
the vehicle from rolling by selecting “P” and set-
ting the parking brake.

Checking and Filling


chemicals known to the State of California
to cause cancer and birth defects or other
reproductive harm.
— Battery posts, terminals and related acces-
sories contain lead and lead compounds,
chemicals known to the State of California
to cause cancer and reproductive harms.
Wash hands after handling.
® Note
When filling fluids, be sure not to add any flu-
ids to the wrong reservoirs. Otherwise severe
malfunctions and engine damage will occur.


@ For the sake of the environment
You should regularly check the ground under
your vehicle in order to detect leaks quickly. If
there are visible spots from oil or other fluids,
bring your vehicle to an authorized Audi deal-
er or authorized Audi Service Facility to be
checked.
CO} Tema ma Coeiiare mater
compartment lid
The hood is released from inside the vehicle.


Fig. 139 Footwell: release lever

D) The &> symbol on the lever was still being designed at
the time this manual was printed.
202

Fig. 140 Unlocked hood: lever
Make sure the wiper arms are not raised up from
the windshield. Otherwise the paint could be
damaged.
Opening the hood
> With the door open, pull the lever >) below
the instrument panel in the direction of the ar-
row > fig. 139.
» Raise the hood slightly > /A\.
> Press the lever > fig. 140 in the direction of the
arrow. This releases the hooks.
> Open the hood.
Closing the hood
> Push the hood down until you override the
force of the strut.
> Let the hood fall lightly into the latch. Do not
press it in. > AX.
Message
8B Warning! Hood is not locked. Stop vehicle
and check the lock
The hood latch is not locked correctly. Stop im-
mediately and close the hood.
Z\ WARNING
— Never open the hood when there is steam or
coolant escaping from the engine compart-
ment, because there is a risk that you could
be burned. Wait until no steam or coolant is
escaping.
— For safety reasons, the hood must always be
latched securely while driving. Because of
this, always check the hood after closing it >

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to make sure it is latched correctly. The hood
is latched if the front corners cannot be lift-
close it, because driving when the hood is
not latched increases the risk of an accident.
ed.
— If you notice that the hood is not latched
while you are driving, stop immediately and



Engine compartment overview
The most important check points.



Fig. 141 Engine compartment overview: diagram
Follow the safety precautions > page 201.
Coolant expansion tank (z£) > page 208
Engine oil dipstick > page 204
Engine oil filler opening (827) > page 205
Brake fluid reservoir (OC) > page 209
Vehicle battery (+) under the battery cover
and ground point (-) > page 212,
=> page 244
Washer fluid reservoir (>) > page 212
Fuse housing > page 249
©O®OOO
©C® Sticker* for engine oil specifications
=> page 203
The engine oil dipstick and the engine oil filling
opening may be located in different places within
the engine compartment, depending on the
gine version.
Engine oil
If the engine oil level is too low
ene
If you need to add engine oil, use an oil that is
listed on the sticker. The sticker is located at the
front of the engine compartment > page 203,
fig. 141.
If the recommended engine oil is not available, in
an emergency you may add a maximum of 1
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quart (1 liter) of ACEA C3 or API SN engine oil
one time until the next oil change.
For more information on the correct engine oil
for your vehicle, contact an authorized Audi deal-
er or authorized Audi Service Facility. Have the oil
changed by an authorized Audi dealer or author-
ized Service Facility.

Audi recommends
Sbastrol/ ZIDIBE Frorzssional
Audi recommends using the LongLife high-per-
formance engine oil from Audi Genuine Parts.
Engine oil pressure


2 Turn off engine. Oil pressure too low
Stop driving and switch the engine off. Check the
engine oil level > page 204.
— If the engine oil level is too low, add engine oil
=> page 205. Only continue driving once the in-
dicator light turns off.
— If the engine oil level is correct and the indica-
tor light still turns on, turn the engine off and
do not continue driving. See an authorized Audi
dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility for as-
sistance.
Engine oil level
Applies to: vehicles with oil level warning
= Please check oil level
— You may continue driving for the time being.
Check the engine oil level as soon as possible
=> page 204, Checking the engine oil level.
— If the engine oil level is correct and the indica-
tor light still turns on, drive at low engine
speed to an authorized Audi dealer or author-
ized Audi Service Facility.
Engine oil sensor
=. Oil level sensor: oil change necessary. Please
contact Service
Fuel has entered the engine oil. This will cause
the engine oil level to rise slowly and the engine
oil quality to decrease. Do not extract engine oil
to reduce the level, because this will increase the
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risk of engine damage. Drive to an authorized
Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility im-
mediately to have engine oil extracted.
& Oil level system: malfunction! Please con-
tact Service
The sensor that checks the engine oil level has
malfunctioned. Drive immediately to an author-
ized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facili-
ty to have the malfunction repaired.
& Oil pressure sensor: malfunction! Please
contact Service
The sensor that checks the engine oil pressure
has malfunctioned. Drive immediately to an au-
thorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service
Facility to have the malfunction repaired.
Engine warm-up request
i Please drive to warm up engine
Fuel has entered the engine oil, either due to low
outside temperatures or frequent short drives.
Drive until the engine is warm so that the fuel in
the engine oil will evaporate. Avoid high engine
speeds, full accelerating, and heavy engine loads
when doing this.
G) Tips
The oil pressure warning EE is not an oil level
indicator. Always check the oil level regularly.
Checking the engine oil level
The engine oil dipstick varies depending on the
engine type.

B8V-0588
&
Fig. 142 Oil dipstick (example): checking the engine oil lev-
el

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Observe the safety precautions > A\ in General
information on page 201.
> Park the vehicle on a level surface.
> Shut the engine off when it is warm.
> Wait approximately two minutes.
> Open the hood > page 202.
> Remove the oil dipstick > page 203, fig. 141,
wipe it off with a clean cloth and insert it all the
way in again.
> Remove the oil dipstick again and then read the
oil level > table on page 205.
> Add engine oil if necessary > page 205.

Areas on the oil dipstick > fig. 142.

@| If the engine oil level is just before the
marking (@), then engine oil must be added.
See>O.


@|Do not add engine oil.

() Note
— The engine oil level must not be below the
marking ©, because this increases the risk
of engine damage.
— After adding engine oil, the oil level must
not be above the marking (2) > fig. 142, be-
cause this increases the risk of catalytic con-
verter and/or engine damage. If the oil level
is above the marking Q), drive to an author-
ized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service
Facility immediately to have any engine oil
extracted. Avoid high engine speeds, full ac-
celeration, and heavy engine loads.
@ Tips
— The engine oil consumption may be up to
0.5 quart/600 miles (0.5 liter/1,000 km),
depending on driving style and operating
conditions. Consumption may be higher dur-
ing the first 3,000 miles (5,000 km). The
engine oil level must be checked regularly.
It is best to check each time you refuel your
vehicle and before long drives.
— Because of the lubrication and cooling of
the engine, combustion engines consume
oil. The oil consumption varies depending
on the engine and may change during the
service life of the engine. Engines generally
consume more oil at the beginning during
the break-in period. Then oil consumption
stabilizes after the break-in period.
— Under normal conditions, oil consumption
depends on the quality and viscosity of the
oil, the engine RPM, the climate conditions,
and the road conditions. The dilution of oil
from condensation or fuel residue as well as
the age of the oil also play a role. Because
engine wear increases with mileage, oil con-
sumption will increase again over time until
it may be necessary to replace worn compo-
nents.
— Because all these variables play a role, it is
not possible to define an oil consumption
standard. Therefore, the oil level must be
checked regularly.
— If you believe that your engine has in-
creased its oil consumption, contact an au-
thorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility to determine the cause.
Please note that an exact oil consumption
measurement must be done with the neces-
sary care and accuracy and may take time.
An authorized Audi dealer or authorized
Audi Service Facility is trained in accurately
measuring the oil consumption.
— You can find information on engine oil and
engine oil capacities for the USA at www.
audiusa.com/help/maintenance, or for Can-
ada at www.audi.ca/ca/web/en/
customer-area/care-and-maintenance/
audi-service-schedules.html, or call
800-822-2834.
Adding engine oil

B8K-2120



Fig. 143 Engine compartment: engine oil filler opening
cover
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Follow the safety precautions > page 201, Gener-
al information.
> Turn the engine off.
> Open the hood > page 202.
> Unscrew the cap %~ for the engine oil filler
opening > fig. 143.
> Carefully add 0.5 quart (0.5 liter) of the correct
oil > page 203.
> Check the oil level again after two minutes
=> page 204, Checking the engine oil level.
> Add more oil if necessary.
> Close the engine oil filler cap and push the dip-
stick
all the way in.
> Close the hood > page 202.

Z\ WARNING
—When adding oil, do not let oil drip onto hot
engine components. This increases the risk
of a fire.
— You must close the cap on the oil filler open-
ing correctly so that oil does not leak out on-
to the hot engine and exhaust system when
the engine is running, because this is a fire
hazard.
— Always clean skin thoroughly if it comes into
contact with engine oil.
—
Engine oil is poisonous and must be kept out
of reach of children.
— Store the engine oil securely in the original
container.

() Note
— The New Vehicle Limited Warranty does not
cover damage or malfunctions if the recom-
mended intended use of the vehicle and
maintenance measures listed in the Audi
Owner's Manual and the Warranty & Main-
tenance Booklet were not followed.
— Only use high-grade engine oil that explicit-
ly meets the Audi oil quality standard for
your vehicle. Using another oil may cause
severe vehicle damage.
— Do not mix any additives with the engine oil.
Additives may cause engine damage that is
not covered by your New Vehicle Limited
Warranty.
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@) For the sake of the environment
— Oil should never enter the sewer system or
come into contact with the ground.
— Follow the legal regulations in the country
where you are located when disposing of
empty oil containers.
Changing engine oil
We recommend having the oil changed at an au-
thorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service
Facility.
Follow the safety precautions > page 201, Gener-
al information.
The engine oil must be changed at the intervals
specified in the Warranty & Maintenance Book-
let. This is very important because the lubrication
function of the oil gradually declines during regu-
lar vehicle operation.
The engine oil should be changed more frequent-
ly under certain circumstances. Have the oil
changed more frequently if you often drive short
distances, your vehicle is predominantly in stop-
and-go traffic situations, is in very dusty environ-
ments, or is operated for long periods of time in
temperatures below zero.
Cleansing additives in the oil make fresh oil ap-
pear darker after the engine has run briefly. This
is normal and no reason to change the engine oil
more frequently than recommended.
Because correctly disposing of engine oil is diffi-
cult and special tools and technical knowledge
are needed for an oil change, having your engine
oil changed by an authorized Audi dealer or au-
thorized Audi Service Facility is recommended.
If you change the engine oil yourself, please note
the following important information:

ZA\ WARNING
If you change the engine oil on the vehicle
yourself, the following precautions must be
followed:
— Wear protective eyewear.
— Due to the risk of scalding, allow the engine
to cool down sufficiently.