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@ Tips
This function is not available on all
vehicles.
Service interval display
The service interval display reminds you when
your next service is due.
Fig. 12 Dis play: Serv ice interva l di splay
The schedule fo r the next oil change or inspecÂ
tion is calculated automatically and displayed accordingly. The display works in two stages:
Service rem inder
30 days before the next service is due, a serv Â
ice rem inder appears in the display when you
turn on the ignition
<> fig. 12.
After about 5 seconds the display switches
back to normal. The d istance and time re Â
maining are updated each time the ignition is
turned o n until the date due for service is
r eached .
Service due
When the due date for service is reached, the
message
Servic e due! appears in the instru Â
ment cluster immediately after you turn on
the ign ition . Additionally, a warn ing tone
sounds . After about 5 seconds the display
sw itches back to normal.
Call ing up the service schedules
If or when an oil change or inspect ion is due,
can be shown in the radio or MM!* display by
selecting the se rvice in terval display i n the car
menu . Se lectlCARlf unct ion button>
S ervi ce
in te rva l di spla y
or ICAR I funct ion button > Car
Dri ver inform ation di spl ay 2 7
sys tem s* control button > Servicin g &
check s.
Resetting the service interval displa y
Your authorized Audi dealer will reset the corÂ
responding service sc hedule after pe rforming
the appropr iate service on your veh icle. You
also have the possibility to reset the oil
change schedule after having performed an
oi l change according to Audi specifications.
Se lec t I CAR I function button >
Se rvi ce interval
di spla y
> Reset oil change inter val or I CAR I
funct ion button >
C ar sy ste m s* control but Â
ton >
S ervicing & check s > Reset oil change
interva l.
(D Note
If you disconnect t he battery te rm inals, no
ca lculat ions can be made fo r the service
i nte rva l disp lay dur ing th is time and no
se rv ice rem inder will appear. Remember
th at observing the p roper service inte rva ls
i s vitally important to extending the life of
your vehicle, partic ularly the engine, and
maintaining its value. Even if the mileage
driven is low, the maximum period of one
year from one service to the next must not
be exceeded .
(!) Tips
-Do not reset the display between oil
changes, otherwise the disp lay will be inÂ
correct.
- The information in the Service Reminder
remains stored even when the vehicle
battery is disconnected .
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keys. Unguarded access to the keys proÂ
vides children the opportunity to start
the engine and/or activate veh icle sysÂ
tems such as the power windows etc. Un supervised operation of any vehicle sysÂ
tem by ch ildren can result in serious inÂ
jury.
- Do not remove the key from the ignition
lock until the vehicle has come to a comÂ
plete stop. Otherw ise the steering colÂ
umn lock cou ld suddenly engage -causÂ
ing the risk of an accident.
(D Tips
- The operation of the remote contro l key
can be temporarily disrupted by interferÂ
ence from transmit ters in the vici nity of
the vehicle working in the same frequen Â
cy range (e .g . a ce ll phone, radio equipÂ
ment).
- Fo r security reasons, replacement keys
are on ly available from Audi dea lers .
- For Decla rat ion of Compliance to United
States FCC and Industry Canada regulaÂ
tions
¢ page 267.
Removing the mechanical key
Fi g. 19 Remote master key: remov ing the mechanical
key
.,. Press the release button @ c:> fig. 19.
.,. Pull the mechanica l key ® out of the master
key.
Using the mechan ical key, you can:
- lock and unlock* the glove compartment on
t h e passenger's side
c:> page 67 .
Op enin g an d clos ing 33
- lock and unlock the vehicle manually
i:> page 36 if this should not be possible
w ith the master key.
- use the ignition key emergency release
¢page 34.
Check light and battery in the master
key
Fig . 20 Remote master key: removing the battery hold Â
er
Check li ght in the mast er key
The check light @ i::> fig. 20 in the master key
provides information about different condiÂ
tions.
.,. The check light turns on br iefly once when a
button is pressed, and during an "inquiry"
by the convenience key system.
.,. If the check light does not come on, the batÂ
tery is dead and has to be rep laced. In addiÂ
tion, when the batte ry is dead
the m indicaÂ
tor light appears in the inst rument cl uste r
disp lay as well as the message
Ple ase
ch ange ke y battery .
Master key battery replacement
.,. Remove the mechan ica l key c:>page 33 .
.,. Press the release b utton @ c:> fig. 20on the
bat tery ho lder and at the same time pull the
battery ho lder out of the master key in the
direction of the arrow .
.,. Insta ll the new battery CR 2032 with the
"+ " sign facing down .
.,. Push the battery holder carefully into the
master key.
.,. Install the mechanical key.
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7 4 On the road
On the road
Steering
Manually adjustable steering wheel
The steering wheel position is fully adjustable
up and down and forward and bock .
Fig. 87 Lever under the steering column
F irst, adjust the driver's seat correctly .
• Pull the lever
r:> fig . 87 <=> &_ .
• Move the steer ing whee l to the desired posiÂ
t ion.
• Push the lever against the steering column
until it locks.
There must be at least 10 inches (25 cm) beÂ
tween you r chest and the center of the steerÂ
i ng wheel. If you cannot sit more than 10 inÂ
ches (25 cm) from the steering whee l, see if
adaptive equipment is available to help you
reach the pedals and increase the distance
from the steering wheel.
F or detai led information on how to adjust the
driver's seat, see
r:> page 62.
A WARNING
Improper use of steeri ng wheel adjustÂ
ment and improper seating position can
cause serious personal injury.
- Adjust the steering whee l co lumn on ly
when the veh icle is not moving to preÂ
vent loss of veh icle control.
- Adjust the driver's seat or steering wheel
so that there is a minimum of 10 inches
(25 cm) between your chest and the
steering wheel
¢ page 119, fig . 134 . If
yo u cannot mainta in this min imum dis- tance, the airbag system cannot protect
you proper ly.
- If physical limitations prevent you from
sitting 10 inches (25 cm) or more from
the steering wheel, check with your auÂ
thorized Audi dealer to see if adaptive
equ ipment is ava ilable .
- If the steer ing wheel is aligned with your
face, the supplementa l driver's a irbag
cannot provide as much protection in an
accident . Always make sure that the
steer ing wheel is aligned with your
chest.
- Always hold the steering wheel w ith your
hands at the 9 o'clock and 3 o'clock posiÂ
tions to reduce the risk of persona l injury
if the driver's airbag dep loys .
- Never hold the stee ring wheel at the 12
o'clock position or with your hands inside
the steeri ng wheel rim or on the steering
wheel hub . Holding the steering wheel
the wrong way can cause se rious injuries
to the hands, arms and head if the drivÂ
er's airbag deploys.
Ignition lock
Starting engine with the key
Applies to vehicles : w ith ign ition lock
The ignition is switched on and the engine
started with the ignition key .
Fig. 88 Ignit ion key
Sta rting th e engine
• Insert the key into the ignition lock .
• Step on the brake pedal and move the selec-
tor lever to the P or N pos ition. ..,..
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88 Transmission
-Unintended vehicle movement can cause
serious injury .
- Never leave your vehicle with the engine
running while in gear. If you must leave
your vehicle when the engine is running,
activate the parking brake and move the
selector lever to P .
- Power is still transmitted to the wheels
when the engine is running at idle. To
prevent the vehicle from "creeping", you
must keep your foot on the brake when
the engine is running and the selector
lever is in D/S or R or "tiptronic" mode is
selected.
- Do not press the accelerator pedal when
changing the selector lever position
while the vehicle is stationary and the
engine is running.
- Never shift into
R or P while driving.
- Before driving down a steep slope, re-
duce your speed and shift into a lower
gear with "tiptronic".
- Do not ride the brakes or press the brake
pedal too often or too long when driving
down a hill. Constant braking causes the
brakes to overheat and substantially reÂ
duces braking performance, increases
braking distance or causes complete failÂ
ure of the brake system.
- To prevent the vehicle from rolling back
when stopping on inclines, always hold it
in place with the brake pedal or parking
brake .
- Never hold the vehicle on an incline with
a slipping clutch . The clutch opens autoÂ
matically when it becomes too hot from
the overload . An indicator lamp
[O] illuÂ
minates and a driver message appears
Q page 90 when the clutch is overloadÂ
ed.
- If the engine must remain running, never
have any driving position engaged when
checking under the hood. Make sure the
selector lever has securely engaged and
is locked in P with the parking brake set
Q page 200, Engine compartment . OthÂ
erwise, any increase in engine speed may set the vehicle in motion, even with the
parking brake applied.
@ Note
- When stopping on an incline, do not try
to hold the vehicle in place by pressing
the accelerator pedal while a driving gear is selected. This can cause the transmisÂ
sion to overheat and can damage it. ActiÂ
vate the parking brake or press the brake
pedal to prevent the vehicle from rolling .
- Allowing the vehicle to roll when the enÂ
gine is stopped and the selector lever is
in N will damage the transmission beÂ
cause it is not lubricated under those cirÂ
cumstances.
(D Tips
For safety reasons, the parking brake is reÂ
leased automatically only when the drivÂ
er's safety belt is engaged in the buckle.
Hill descent control
The hill descent control system assists the
driver when driving down declines.
Hill descent control is activated when these Â
lector lever is in D/S and you press the brake
pedal. The transmission automatically selects
a gear that is suitable for the incline. Hill de Â
scent control tries to maintain the speed achÂ
ieved at the time of braking, within physical
and technical limitations. It may st ill be necÂ
essary to adjust the speed with the brakes.
Hill descent control switches off once the deÂ
cline levels out or you press the accelerator
pedal.
On vehicles with the cruise control system*
Q page 82 , hill descent control is also activatÂ
ed when the speed is set.
A WARNING -
Hill descent control cannot overcome
physical limitations, so it may not be able
to maintain a constant speed under all
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114 Homelin k®
Homelink ®
Universal remote
control
Description
Applies to vehicles: with Homelink
The HomeLink universal remote control can
be programmed with the remote control for
devices that are already present.
W ith Home Link, you can control devices such
as the garage door, security systems, house lights, etc. comfortably from the inside of you
vehicle.
Homelink makes it possible for you to replace
three d iffe rent remote controls from dev ices
in your home with one universal remote. This
feature works for most garage door and exteÂ
rior door motor signals. Programming the inÂ
div idual remote control for your remote con Â
trol takes place near the center of the radiator
grille. There is a control module attached at
this location .
A one -time programm ing of the sensor must
be performed before you are able to use sysÂ
tems with Home link. If the system does not
activate after performing the one-time proÂ
gramm ing, check whether the system uses a
rolling code
q page 117 for vehicles without
the MMI*.
& WARNING
-
- Never use the Homelink ® transmitter
with any garage door opener that does
have not the safety stop and reverse feaÂ
ture as required by federa l safety standÂ
ards. This includes any garage door openÂ
er model manufactured before April 1,
1982.
- A garage door opener which cannot deÂ
tect an object, signaling the door to stop
and reverse does not meet current federÂ
al safety standards. Using a garage door
opener without these features increases
risk of serious injury or death. -
For safety reasons never release the
parking brake or start the engine while
anyone is standing in front of the vehicle.
- A garage door or an estate gate may
sometimes be set in motion when the
Homelink ® remote control is being proÂ
grammed. If the device is repeatedly acÂ
tivated, this can overstrain motor and
damage its e lectrical components - an
overheated motor is a fire hazard!
- To avo id possib le injuries or property
damage, please always make absolutely
certain that no persons or objects are loÂ
cated in the range of motion of any
equipment being operated.
(D Tips
- If you would li ke more information on
Homel ink ®, where to purchase the
Homel ink ® compatib le products, or
would like to purchase the Homelink ®
Home Lighting Package, please call tollÂ
free: 1-800-355-3515.
- For Declaration of Compliance to United
States FCC and Industry Canada regulaÂ
tions¢
page 267.
- For security reasons, we recommend that
you clear the programmed buttons beÂ
fore selling the vehicle.
Operation
Applies to vehicles: wit h Ho meli nk
Fig. 131 Headl iner: controls
Requirement : The buttons must be program-
med ¢
page 115 or¢ page 116 . II>
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You can compensate for th is sligh tly re duced
brak ing power by push ing harder on the brake
pedal. Avoid heavy braking loads d uring the
break-in per iod.
Operating condit ion s and d riv ing hab it s
The brakes on today's automobi les are st ill
subject to wear, depend ing largely on operat Â
ing conditions and driving habits¢.&. . On
vehicles that are either driven mostly in stop and-go city traffic or are driven hard, the brake pads should be checked by your authorÂ
i zed Audi dealer more often than specified i n
the
Warranty & Maint enan ce booklet . Failure
to have your brake pads inspected can result
in reduced b rake performance.
On steep slopes, you should use the brak ing
effect of the engine . Th is way, you prevent unÂ
necessary wea r on the brake system. If you
must use you r brakes, do not hold the brakes
down continuously. P ump the b rakes a t inter Â
va ls.
Operating noise
Noises may occur when braking depending on
the speed, braki ng force and outside condiÂ
tions such a s tempe ratu re a nd h umidity .
Due to the nature of the materials used i n ce Â
ramic brake rotors*, nois es may become more
apparent at low speeds.
Effect of w ater and ro ad s alt
In certain situat ions, for example after driving
through water, i n heavy ra in, after over night
condensation or after washing your car, the
b rak ing effect can be reduced by moistu re or
i ce on the bra ke roto rs and b rake pads . The
b ra kes must be dried fi rs t w it h a few caref ul
b ra ke app lications.
At h igher speeds and with the w indshield w ipÂ
e rs turned on, the brake pads p ress against
the brake rotors for a short amount of time.
This occurs a t reg ular in tervals wi tho ut the
d river noticing and provides for better brake
response time un der wet conditions.
The effectiveness of the brakes can be reduced
when the vehi cle is dr iven o n a salt -cove re d
Int ellig ent technolog y 179
road and the b ra kes are no t used. Likewise ,
you clean off acc umulated salt coating from
brake d iscs and pads with a few cautio us ap Â
plications of the brake
9 ,&. .
Due to the ir sur face character istics, ceramic
brake rotors* absorb moisture i n such condiÂ
tions. T his can cause a tempo rary reduction in
braking force compared to dry brakes. Yo u can
compensate for this by pressing the brake
pedal harder .
Corrosio n
There may be a tendency for dirt to b uild up
on the brake pads and corros ion to form on
the d iscs if the car is not driven regularly or
o nly for short trips w ith litt le use of the
brakes .
If the brakes are not used frequently, or if corÂ
ros ion has formed on the discs, i t is adv isable
to clean off the pads a nd d iscs by braking
firmly a few times from a moderately high
speed
9 &. .
Fault s in the brake sy stem
If you shou ld notice a sudden increase in
brake pedal travel, then one of the two b rake
c ircui ts may have failed ¢&. .
Lo w brake fluid lev el
Malfunctions can occ ur in the brake system if
the brake fluid level is too low. The brake fluid
level is monitored electronica lly.
Brake booster
T he br ake booster inc reases the pressure tha t
yo u gene rate with t he brake peda l. It works
o nl y when t he engine is running .¢
&
Brake lining wear status
B ra ke lining wear may be checked by visual inÂ
spe ction o f the condition of the bra ke pads
th rough the open ings in the wheel. If neces Â
sary, the wheel may be removed for t his in Â
spection ¢
page 245, Changing a wheel.
•
•
Page 187 of 286

A WARNING ,~
After driving through water, mud, slush,
etc., the brakes may be slow to take effect
because of wet brake rotors and pads. Dry
the brakes first by braking carefully to reÂ
store the full brak ing effect.
([) Note
Vehicle components such as the engine,
transmiss ion, suspension or electrical sysÂ
tem can be severely damaged by driving
through wate r.
@ Tips
- Check the depth of the water before dr ivÂ
i ng through it.
- Do not stop the veh icle, dr ive in reverse
or switch the engine off when driving
th rough water.
- Keep in mind that oncoming vehicles may create waves that raise the water
level and make it too deep for you r vehiÂ
cle to drive through safely.
- Avoid dr iving through salt water because
i t can cause corrosion.
Warming up and
cooling down
By carefully warming up and cooling down
your vehicle, you can he lp ensure that it is not
overstressed unnecessarily during sporty driv ing.
When warming up, the vehicle is driven at a maximum engine speed of 6000 RPM in order
to raise the engine oil temperature to a mini mum of 140 °F (60 °C) . The tires also only
reach their full road holding capability once
they have warmed up .
The cooling fan can continue to run in your ve h icle after the engine is switched off. HowevÂ
er, driving the vehicle to cool it down is part icÂ
ularly important . Du ring sporty driving, the
engine and brakes, the exha ust system, and
the transm ission all become ext remely hot.
Before you park the vehicle, you shou ld drive
Dri vin g and en vironm ent 185
it for a few miles/kilometers at light load in
the low rpm range to allow it to cool down.
Catalytic converter
It is very important that your emission conÂ
trol system (catalytic converter) is functionÂ
ing properly to ensure that your vehicle is runÂ
ning in on environmentally sound manner.
"" Always use lead-free gasoline c> page 202,
Fuel supply.
"" Never run the tank down all the way to empÂ
ty.
"" Never put too much motor o il in your engine
<=> page 212, ~ Adding engine oil .
""Never try to push- or tow-sta rt you r vehicle.
The catalyt ic converter is an efficient "cleanÂ
up" device bui lt into the exhaust system of
the ve hicl e. The cata lytic conve rter bu rns
many of t he pollutants in the exha ust gas beÂ
fo re t hey are re leased into the atmosphere.
The exclusive use of unleaded fue l is critically
important for the life of the catalyt ic convertÂ
er and proper funct ion ing of the engine.
A WARNING ~
- The temperature of the exhaust system
is high, both when driving and after stop Â
ping the engine.
- Never touch the exhaust tail pipes once they have become hot . This could result
in burns .
- Do not park or operate the vehicle in areas where the hot exha ust system may
come in contact with dry grass, brush,
fuel spill or other material wh ich can
cause a fire.
- Do not apply additional undercoating or rustproof ing on or near the exhaust
manifold, exhaust pipes, catalytic conÂ
verter or heat shields . Dur ing driving, the
substanc e used fo r undercoating could
overheat and cause a fire. •
•
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Avoid full throttle
Driving at moderate speeds saves fuel and
improves your mileage.
""Try and keep well below your car's maximum
speed.
Accelerating gently reduces fuel consumpÂ
tion, engine wear, and does not disturb the
environment.
Fu el consumption, exhaust emissions and en Â
g ine noise increase disproportionately at high
speeds. If you drive at approximately three
quarters of top speed, fuel consumption will
be reduced by one half. Never drive faster
than the posted speed limit and weather conÂ
ditions permit .
Reducing unnecessary idling
Even when your car is just idling it burns up
fuel.
""Shut the engine off when you are not driving
the vehicle.
"" Do not warm up the vehicle by letting the
engine run at idle .
It makes sense to shut
off the engine in traff ic
jams, when waiting for trains to pass at ra ilÂ
road crossings, or at traffic lights that have
l ong wa its on red. Turning the engine
off for
just
30-40 seconds saves more fue l than is
burned starting the engine again .
It takes a long time for the engine to warm up
fully when it is running at idle. However, wear
and noxious emissions are especially high
when the engine is warming up. So you should
drive away as soon as you start the engine and
avoid running at high rpms while the engine is
still warming up.
(D Note
Do not leave engine idling unattended afÂ
ter starting . If warning lights should come
on to indicate improper operation, they
would go unheeded. Extended idling also
produces heat, which cou ld result in over-
Driving and environment 187
'
heating or othe r damage to the vehicle or
other property.
Regular maintenance
A badly tuned engine unnecessarily wastes a
lot of fuel.
""H ave your veh icle serviced at regular inter-
vals.
By having your vehicle regu larly serviced by an
au thorized Aud i dea ler helps to ensure that it
runs properly and economic all y. The condition
of your veh icle not on ly affects its safety and
ability to hold its va lue, it a lso affects
fuel
consumption .
Check your oil each time you fill your tank.
The amount of o il used is related to engine
load and speed.
It is normal for the oil consumption of a new
engine to reach its lowest value after a certain
mileage has been driven.
You must drive your vehicle about 3,000 miles
(5,000 kilometers) before you can properly
assess oil consumpt ion.
This also app lies to fue l consumption and enÂ
gine output.
(U) Note
- Have your vehicle maintained properly
and in accordance with the service recÂ
ommendations in your Warranty
& MainÂ
tenance booklet. Lack of proper mainteÂ
nance as well as improper use of the veÂ
hicle will impair the function of the
emission control system and could lead
to damage.
- Do not alter or remove any component of
the Emission Control System unless apÂ
proved by the manufacturer.
- Do not alter or remove any device, such
as heat shields, switches, ignition wires,
valves, which are designed to protect
your vehicle's Emission Control System
and other important vehicle compoÂ
nents .
•
•
Page 202 of 286

200 Cleaning and protec tio n
• Dab at the stain . Start at the outside and
work inwards .
• Once the stain is no longer visib le, use a soft
dry cloth or tissue to soak up the moisture.
Do not use leather cleaning products on AlÂ
cantara ®.
You may use a suitable shampoo for remov ing
dust and dirt .
Dust and grit in the pores and seams can
scratch and damage the surface. If the car is
l eft stand ing in the sun for long periods, the
A lcantara ® should be protected against direct
sunlight to prevent it from fading. Slight color
variations will develop in normal use and are
not an indication of material deterioration .
@ Note
-Never use chemical solvents (e.g . lighter
fl uid, turpentine), waxes, shoe polish or
similar products on Alcantara ® surfaces .
- To avoid damage, have stubborn stains
removed by a commercial cleaning speÂ
cia list.
- Do not use brushes, stiff sponges or simÂ
ilarly abrasive cleaning aids.
Safety belts
Only well-maintained safety belts work reliaÂ
bly when needed .
• Keep be lts clean .
• For cleaning, use a mild soap and water solÂ
ution . Let be lts dry thoroughly and away
from direct sunlight.
• Do not allow inertia reel safety belts to reÂ
tract before they are completely dry.
• Check the condition of your safety belts
reg Â
ularly .
Heavily soiled safety belts may not retract
properly .
A WARNING
Damaged safety belts can break in a crash.
-Anything that might damage your safety belts could mean that you and your pasÂ
sengers would not be adequate ly proÂ
tected in an accident.
- Safety belt performance depends on corÂ
rect insta llation. Never remove be lts
from the veh icle to clean them .
- Do not use chemical clean ing agents,
bleach or dyes. T hey have corrosive propÂ
erties which weaken the webb ing .
- When clean ing your safety belts, inspect
them for damage. If you discover damÂ
age, see your authorized Audi dealer .
-Always read and heed all WARNINGS and other information
Q page 189 .
Engine compartment
Be especially careful when cleaning the enÂ
gine compartment.
Al ways s witch off the ign it ion befo re clea nÂ
ing the engine ¢ Li:::,..
Plenum panel
Remove leaves from the plenum panel in front
of the windshield under the engine hood . This
prevents the water drain holes from becoming
blocked, and it prevents debris from enter ing
the vehicle interior through the heating and
ventilat ion ducts.
Corro sio n p rot ection
T he engine compartment and transmission
have been corrosion-protected at the factory .
Good anti- co rrosion treatmen t is very imporÂ
tant, particu larly in the w inte r.
If the vehicle
is frequently driven on salt treated roads, the
entire engine compartment and plenum panel
shou ld be thoroughly cleaned at the end of
winter and retreated to prevent salt damage.
At the same time, the underside of the vehicle
should be washed as well. .,..
Page 209 of 286

Checking and filling Engine hood
Releasing and opening the engine hood
The engine hood is released from inside the
vehicle .
Fig. 175 Dr iver's side footwell: eng ine hood release
lever
F ig . 176 Re lease lever un der the engine hood
Before opening the engine hood, make sure
that the windshield wipers are flat against the
windshield. Otherwise, they could damage the
paint on the hood.
.. Pull the release lever on the left under the
instrument panel in the direction of the arÂ
row
<::)fig. 175.
.. Raise the hood slightly Q &.
.. Press the rocker switch under the hood upÂ
ward
c::> fig . 176 . This re leases the catch .
.,. Open the hood.
& WARNING
Hot engine coo lant can burn you.
- To redu ce the r isk of being burned, never
open the hood if yo u see or hear steam
or coolant escaping from the engine
compartment. Wait until no steam or
Checkin g and fillin g 207
coolant can be seen or heard before careÂ
fully opening the hood.
Closing the engine hood
.. Pull the hood down until the pressure from
the struts is reduced .
.. Let the hood
drop down and latch in place .
Do not try to push it shut; it may fail to enÂ
gage
c::> &, .
_&. WARNING
-
A hood that is not comple tely latched
could fly up and b lock your view while dr ivÂ
ing.
- When you close the engine hood, chec k it
to make sure the safety catch has p rope rÂ
ly engaged . The hood sho uld be flush
with the surrounding vehicle body parts .
-If you notice while driv ing that the hood
is not secured properly, stop at once and
close it.
Working in the engine compartment
Be especially careful whenever you work in the engine compartment .
Whenever yo u mu st p erform an y w or k in th e
eng ine compa rtment, for example checking
and filling differ ent fluid s, there i s a ri sk of
injury , burn s and accide nts. To prevent perÂ
sonal injury al ways obser ve the foll owing
WARNINGS . The eng ine compa rtment of an y
v ehicle is a hazardous are a
QA .
_&. WARNING
To help avoid injury, before you check anyÂ
thing under the hood:
- Turn off the engine.
- Remove the ignition key.
- Apply the parking brake .
- Move selector lever of automatic trans -
mission to "P" (Park).
- Always le t the engine cool down . Hot
components wi ll bur n skin on contact .