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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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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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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. .,..
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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 .
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Checking and fillin g 209
Engine compartment
Engine compartment
These are the most important items that you can check.
Fig. 177 Typical layout for containers and engine oil filler cap
(D Coolant expansion tank (- L) . . . 214
@ Jump start point(+) under a cov-
er .. .. ... ....... ........ ..
219, 256
@ Engine o il filler cap (
head screw ............ .... .
219,256
© Brake flu id reservoi r((())) . . . . . 216
® W indshie ld/headlight* washer
container
(0) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221
A WARNING
Before yo u check anything in the engine
compartment, always read and heed all
WARNINGS
q .& in Working in the engine
compartment on page 207.
-
Engine oil
Engine oil specifications
The engine oil used in your Audi needs the
right kind of oil .
The engine in your Audi is a sophisticated
power p lant that was bu ilt to exacting specifiÂ
cations. This eng ine needs the right k ind of
engine oil that meets specifications regarding
quality and viscosity so that it can run
smooth ly and reliab ly. Choosing the rig ht o il
and changi ng oil within the t ime and mileage
i n tervals printed in you r vehicle's Warranty
&
Maintenance booklet matters a lot more to Â
day than it did years ago . Audi has developed
a specia l quality standard for engine oil that
will help assure that your vehicle's engine w ill
get the lubr ication it needs for proper operaÂ
tion.
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temperatures stay below freezing point for l ong periods.
Detergent add itives in the o il w il l make fresh
oil look dark after the eng ine has been run Â
ning fo r a short time . This is norma l and is not
a reason to change the oi l more often than
recommended.
D am ag e or m alfun ction s due to lack of
ma intenanc e
It is essential that you change your oil at the
r ecommended inte rva ls using only engine o il
t hat complies with A udi oi l standard
VW 502 00 . Your Limited New Vehicle War Â
ranty does not cover damage or malfunctions
due to fa ilure to fo llow recommended mainteÂ
nance and use requ irements as set forth in
the Audi Owner's Manual and Warranty
&
Maintenance book let . Your dealer will have to
deny warranty coverage u nless you present to
the dea ler p roof in the fo rm of Serv ice or ReÂ
pa ir Orde rs that all s chedu led maintenance
was pe rformed in a t imely manner .
Engine oil consumption
The engine in your vehicle depends on an adeÂ
quate amount of oil to lubricate and cool all
of its moving parts.
In o rder to provide effective lubrication and
cool ing of internal engine components, a ll inÂ
ternal combustion eng ines consume a certa in
amo unt of o il. Oil consumption varies from
engine to engine and may change significantly
over the life of the engine. Typ ica lly, engines
with a specified break-in period (see
¢
page 184) consume more oil during the
break-in per iod than they consume after oil
consumption has stabilized .
Under normal conditions, the rate of oil con Â
sumpt ion depends on the quality and viscosity
of the oil, the RPM (revo lutions per m inute) at
which the engine is operated, the ambient
temperature and road condit ions. Furthe r facÂ
tors are the amount of o il d ilution from wate r
condensation or fuel residue and the ox idaÂ
tion level of the oil. As any engine is s ubje ct to
Checkin g and fillin g 211
wear as mi leage builds up, the oil consumpÂ
tion may increase over time until replacement
of worn components may become necessary.
Wi th a ll these variab les coming into p lay, no
standard rate of oil consumpt ion can be es Â
tablished or specified. There is no alternative
to regular and frequent check ing of the o il lev Â
el, see
Note .
If the yellow engine oil leve l warning symbo l
1\1 in the instrument cluster lights up , you
shou ld check the oil leve l as soon as possib le
¢
page 212. Top off the oil at your earliest
convenience
¢ page 212.
A WARNING
Before you check anythi ng i n the engine
compartment, always read a nd heed all
WARNINGS¢ .&.
in Working in the engine
c ompartment on page 207.
(D Note
Driving w ith an insufficient o il level is likeÂ
ly to cause severe damage to the engine .
(D Tips
- The oil pressure warning display. is
not an indi cator of the oil le vel. Do not
rely on it . Instead, check the oil level in
your engine at regu lar intervals, prefÂ
erably ea ch time you r efuel, and alway s
before going on a long trip .
-If you have the impression you r engi ne
c ons umes ex cess ive amoun ts of o il, we
recommend that you consul t an a uthorÂ
ized Aud i dea ler to have the cause of
your concern properly diagnosed. Keep in mind that the accurate measurement of
oil consumption requ ires great care and
may take some t ime. An authorized Aud i
dealer has instructions about how to
measu re oil consumption accurately.
-
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Before you check anything in the engine comÂ
partment,
al ways r ead and heed all W ARNÂ
ING S ¢ A in Working in the engine compartÂ
ment on page 207.
The "MIN" und "MAX" markings are found on
the bi-level disc in the interior of the coolant
expansion tank
¢ fig . 181.
.,. Park your vehi cle on a level sur face.
.,. Turn off the ignition .
.,. Let the engine coo l down .
.,. Place a thick rag over the coolant expansion
tank and
c a refully turn the cap counter Â
clockwise ¢
.&,.
.,. Read the engin e coolant le vel inside the
coolant expans ion tank ¢
fig. 180,
¢ page 209, fig . 177. With a cold engine,
the coolant leve l should be between the
" M IN" and "MAX" mark ings
¢ fig. 181
-arrows- . When the eng ine is warm, the levÂ
el may be slightly above the "MAX" marking.
.,. The MAX marking may be covered with a
maximum of 1 mm of coolant when yo u
fill
coolant .
.,. Twist the cap on again tightly.
The location of the coolant expansion tank
can be seen in the engine compartment illusÂ
tration
¢ page 209.
To obtain an accurate read ing, the engine
must be switched off .
The expans ion tank in you r vehicle is equipped
with an electric coolant level sensor .
When the coo lant level is too low, the warning
light in the A uto-Check System¢
page 18 wi ll
b lin k until you add coo lant and the level has
been restored to norma l. Even though there is
an electric coolant level sensor, we sti ll recÂ
ommend you check the coolant leve l from
time to time.
Coolant loss
Coolant loss may indicate a leak in the coo ling
system . In the event of coolant loss, the cool Â
i n g system should be inspected immediately
by your authorized Audi dealer. It is not
enough merely to add coolant.
Checkin g and fillin g 215
In a sealed system, losses can occur on ly if
the boiling point of the coolant is exceeded as
a resu lt of overheating.
Adding coolant
Rep lacement engine coolant must confo rm to
exact specificat ions¢
page 214, Coolant .
We recommend using only coo lant add itive
Gl2++, Gl3 or i n an emergency Gl 2+ . Do not
use a different add itive. In an emergen cy use
plain water until you can ge t the correct addiÂ
tive and can restore the correct ra tio. This
sho uld be done as soon as possib le .
If you have lost a cons iderab le amount o f
coolant, then you sho uld add cold ant ifreeze
and co ld water on ly when the engine is cold.
A lways use
new engine coo la nt when refilling.
Do not fill coolant above the "MAX" mark. ExÂ
cess coolant will be fo rced out through the
pressure relief valve in the cap when the enÂ
gine becomes hot.
_& WARNING
- Th e cooling system is un der pressure and
can get very hot. Reduce the risk of
scalding from hot coolant by following
these ste ps.
- Turn off the engine and allow it to coo l
down.
- Protect your face, hands and arms from
escaping fluid and steam by covering
the cap w ith a large, th ic k rag.
- Turn the cap s lowly and very carefully
i n a counter-clockwise direction while
applying light, downward pressure on
the top of the cap.
- To avoid being bu rned, do not spill anÂ
tifree ze or coolant o n the ex haust sysÂ
tem o r hot engine p arts. Under ce rtain
con ditio ns, the ethy lene glycol in enÂ
gine coolant can catch fire.
- Antifreeze i s poisonous. Always s tore anÂ
tifreeze in its original container an d well
out of the reach of children .
Ill-
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216 Check ing and filling
-If you drain the coolant, it must be
caught and safely stored in a proper conÂ
tainer clearly marked "poison".
(D Note
-Do not add any type of radiator leak sealÂ
ant to your vehicle's engine coo lant.
Adding rad iator repair fluid may adverseÂ
ly affect the function and performance of
your cooling system and could result in
damage not covered by your New Vehicle Limited Warranty .
- Coolant pollutes the environment and
could cause an engine fire . Excess coolÂ
ant wil l be forced out through the presÂ
s u re re lief valve in the cap when the enÂ
gine becomes hot.
- If, in an emergency , only water can be
added, the correct ratio between wate r
and antifreeze
c::> page 214 must be re Â
stored as soon as possib le .
@ For the sake of the environment
Dra ined coolant should not be reused. AlÂ
ways dispose of used coolant while observ ing all environmental regulations.
Radiator fan
The radiator fan switches on automatically by
itself.
The radiator fan is dr iven by the engine via the
V-be lt . T he viscous clutch regulates the speed
of the fan accord ing to the temperature o f the
coolant .
A n auxiliary e lectr ic radiator fan* switches on
and off depending on coolant temperature
and other vehi cle operating conditions.
After you switch the engine off, the auxiliary
fan can cont inue runn ing for up to 10 minutes
- even with the ignition off.
It can even sw itch
on again later by itself
c::> .&. , if
- the temperature of the engine coolant rises
due to the heat bu ild-up from the eng ine in
the engine compartment, or -
the engine compa rtment heats up because
the vehicle is parked in intense sunlight.
.&_ WARNING .........
- To reduce the risk of personal injury nevÂ
er touch the radiator fan.
- The auxiliary electric fan is temperature
contro lled and can switch on suddenly
even when the engine is not running.
- The auxiliary radiator fan sw itches on auÂ
tomatically when the engine coo lant
reaches a certain temperature and will
continue to run until the coolant temper Â
ature drops .
Brake fluid
Checking brake fluid level
The brake fluid level can be checked with a
quick glance.
Fig . 182 Engin e compart men t: Cove r on the b rake fluÂ
id reservoi r
Before you check anyth ing in the engine comÂ
partment,
a lwa ys re ad and hee d all WARNÂ
ING S c::> .&. in Working in the engine compartÂ
ment on page
207.
~ Read the brake fluid level from the brake
fluid reservoir
c::> fig. 182, c::> page 209,
fig . 177. The brake fluid level must be beÂ
tween the "MIN" and "MAX" markings .
The brake fluid reservoir is located at the rear
partition of the engine compartment on the
left s ide
c::> page 209.
The fluid level may drop
slightly after some
t ime due to the automatic adjustment of the
brake pads. This is not cause for a larm . .,._