Checking and Filling
Manually releasing the fuel filler door
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)
►
See an authorized Audi dealer or authorized
Audi Service Facility if you cannot open the fuel
filler door.
Afterward, drive to an authorized Audi dealer or
authorized Audi Service Facility to have the
malfunction corrected.
If the
indicator light blinks or turns on, there
is a malfunction related to emissions which can,
for example, cause poor emissions quality and
damage to the catalytic converter. Drive slowly to
an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility to have the malfunction correct-
ed.
►
Emissions control
system
The indicator light can also turn on if the fuel fill-
1)
er cap is not closed correctly ðpage 235
.
General information
Engine compartment
WARNING
General information
The temperature of the exhaust system is
high, both when driving and after stopping
the engine.
Special care is required if you are working in the
engine compartment
For work in the engine compartment, such as
checking and filling fluids, there is a risk of in-
jury, scalding, accidents, and burns. For this
reason, follow all the warnings and general
safety precautions provided in the following in-
formation. The vehicle's engine compartment is
– Never touch the exhaust tail pipes once they
have become hot. This could result in burns.
– Do not park your vehicle over flammable
materials such as grass or leaves because
the high temperature of the emissions sys-
tem could start a fire.
a dangerous area. ð
.
– Do not apply underbody protectant in the
exhaust system area, because this increases
the risk of fire.
Explanation of warning symbols:
Observe all warnings - there is a risk for
injury!
Catalytic converter
Hot engine components!
Rotating parts!
Observe the safety precautions ðpage 237, Gen-
eral information.
The radiator fan can turn on at any time!
.
The vehicle may only be driven with unleaded
gasoline, or the catalytic converter will be de-
stroyed.
High voltage! Turn off the engine before
coming into contact with any ignition
system components!
Never drive until the tank is completely empty.
The irregular supply of fuel that results from that
can cause engine misfires. Uncombusted fuel
could enter the exhaust system, which could
cause overheating and damage to the catalytic
converter.
The catalytic converter can be damaged
if the oil level is too high!
Hot coolant - there is a risk of scalding!
Always follow the instructions in the
Owner’s Manual.
1)
Depending on the engine and country
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