Accessories and technical changes
may result in severe vehicle damage, such as
corrosion.
of the same material. Do not install any li-
cense plate brackets on the front of vehicles
that do not have factory-installed brackets.
Otherwise, the function of the system could
be impaired.
Accessories and parts
Introduction
Consult with an authorized Audi dealer or author-
ized Audi Service Facility before purchasing ac-
cessories or replacement parts.
Audi recommends using Audi Genuine Parts and
Audi Genuine Accessories. Audi does not evaluate
the reliability and suitability of products that are
not Audi Genuine Parts or endorse them, even if
the product is approved by a certified testing
agency or government agency.
Have all work performed by an authorized Audi
dealer or authorized Service Facility. Audi recom-
mends having all work performed by an author-
ized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facili-
ty.
Radio communications equipment
A correctly-installed exterior antenna is required
for operating radio equipment in the vehicle.
Otherwise, the increased electromagnetic waves
can cause malfunctions in the vehicle. Observe
the regulations in the country where the vehicle
is being operated and the instructions from the
radio equipment manufacturer.
An authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility can inform you about installation
options and radio communications equipment.
WARNING
– Installing unapproved accessories or incor-
rect replacement parts can cause vehicle
damage and can increase the risk of an acci-
dent.
– Never attach accessories, such as phone
holders or cup holders, to the airbag covers
or within the airbag deployment zone, be-
cause this increases the risk of injury if the
airbag deploys.
– On vehicles that have factory-installed li-
cense plate brackets on the front of the ve-
hicle, the brackets may only be replaced
with ones that are the same size and made
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