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Accessories and modifications to the vehicle

Technical changes

Accessories and modifi-

cations to the vehicle

Unauthorised modifications to the electronic

components, software, wiring or data transfer in

Maintenance, repairs and

modifications to the

vehicle

the vehicle may cause malfunctions. Due to the

way the electronic components are linked togeth-

er in networks, systems which are not directly af-

fected may also be impaired by the faults. This

can seriously impair your vehicle’s safety and lead

to excessive wear of its components.

Please read the safety information ðpage 320,

General information and ðpage 357, Raising

the vehicle.

Depending on the country, this may also invalid-

ate the vehicle’s type approval. Qualified work-

shops have full information on the manufacturer-

approved repair methods. They can also give ad-

vice regarding official regulations for the vehicle.

General information

The increasing complexity of vehicle technology

and the applicable safety and environmental reg-

ulations mean that your options for performing

repairs and making adjustments to your vehicle

yourself are very limited.

Some convenience features, such as one-touch

signalling, single door unlocking and display

messages can be reprogrammed using special

workshop equipment. If any functions are reprog-

rammed, the information in this Owner's Manual

may no longer be relevant for the functions that

have been changed. Audi recommends having the

reprogramming carried out and approved by a

qualified workshop.

Proof of servicing may be a condition for a claim

within the guarantee/warranty period to remain

valid.

Have work on your vehicle performed by a quali-

fied workshop. This will help ensure that the

functions, performance and safety of your vehicle

are not impaired.

WARNING

Maintenance and repairs

– There is a risk of accident if servicing work,

repairs, painting or technical changes to the

vehicle are not performed properly The func-

tioning of the airbags, the driver assist sys-

tems and the vehicle may be impaired. Have

work on the vehicle performed by a qualified

workshop.

Your vehicle was designed to require as little

maintenance as possible. However, a certain

amount of regular servicing work is necessary to

ensure that your vehicle remains safe, cost-effi-

cient and reliable. Please contact a qualified

workshop for precise information on vehicle

maintenance.

– The is a risk of accident if work on the vehi-

cle is not performed properly. Serious inju-

ries may occur as a result. Have work on the

vehicle performed by a qualified workshop.

– Please read the safety information on the

engine compartment ðpage 320.

Certain servicing work should also be performed

between the specified intervals in severe operat-

ing conditions, such as extremely low tempera-

tures or in areas with a high dust concentration.

Special tools, measurement instruments and

other workshop equipment available to qualified

workshop staff are usually required for servicing

work or repairs. These guarantee that your vehi-

cle and all its systems will function properly and

be both reliable and safe. If work is not per-

formed correctly, this may affect the operation

and reliability of your vehicle and may even inva-

lidate any claims you may wish to make under the

guarantee/warranty.

CAUTION

– If servicing work, repairs, painting or techni-

cal changes to the vehicle (e.g. installation

of additional parts) are not performed prop-

erly, this can cause damage to the vehicle

(e.g. corrosion).

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Accessories and modifications to the vehicle

– If emergency repairs have been performed,

have your vehicle checked by a qualified

workshop as soon as possible.

Any retrofitted equipment which has a direct ef-

fect on the control of the vehicle must bear the

approval symbols for the respective countries

(e.g. e mark in the European Union) and must be

approved for use in your vehicle. A cruise control

system is an example of this type of equipment.

– Audi cannot assume any liability for damage

to the vehicle caused due to these condi-

tions not being adhered to.

Any additional electrical equipment which is

connected, but which does not serve to control

the vehicle itself, must bear the declarations of

conformity for the respective countries (e.g. the

 symbol in the European Union). Examples of

such equipment include refrigerator boxes, com-

puters or ventilator fans.

For the sake of the environment

– You can play your part in looking after the

environment through regular vehicle main-

tenance.

– Technical changes to the vehicle can have a

negative effect on both the fuel consump-

tion and the emissions.

Transmitters

Note

An external aerial installed properly is required in

order to operate radio transmitters inside the ve-

hicle. If this is not the case, the increased electro-

magnetic radiation can cause malfunctions in the

vehicle. Please observe the relevant local regula-

tions and follow the instructions from the radio

equipment manufacturer.

Because of your vehicle's aluminium body

concept, all servicing, repairs or other work

on the car body must be carried out by an

Audi workshop or a qualified workshop work-

ing to the specifications of the Audi factory.

This ensures that the necessary repairs or

servicing are performed properly and that on-

ly Audi Genuine Parts are installed on your ve-

hicle. Serious damage (e.g. corrosion damage)

can be caused to your vehicle if non-genuine

replacement parts or accessories are used or

if repairs are not performed properly.

Qualified workshops will be able to inform you

about options for installing and operating radio

transmitters.

WARNING

– The use of non-approved accessories or the

wrong replacement parts can cause damage

to the vehicle – risk of accident!

Accessories and

replacement parts

– Never secure accessories (such as telephone

brackets or cup holders) on airbag cover

panels or in the areas around the airbags;

this could cause injury if the airbag is trig-

gered.

Introduction

Take advice from a qualified workshop before

purchasing accessories and replacement parts.

– When replacing a factory-fitted front num-

ber plate holder, the new holder must be of

the same size and material as the original

one. On vehicles without a factory-fitted

front number plate holder, a holder must

not be fitted in the front area, as this can

impair the function of the vehicle’s systems.

Audi recommends using Audi Genuine Parts and

Audi accessories. Audi cannot judge the reliability

and suitability of products that are not Audi Gen-

uine Parts or assume responsibility for them,

even if they have been approved by an officially

recognised technical testing authority or by the

relevant authorities.

Have all work performed by a qualified workshop.

Audi recommends having all work performed by a

qualified Audi workshop.

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Accessories and modifications to the vehicle

Position for a toll device

on the windscreen

Commercially available, radio-based equipment

(such as toll devices) can be attached to the in-

side of the windscreen to the right of the interior

mirror base. The surface must be clean and free

of dust and grease.

►

Applies to vehicles with heat-resistant glass:

Attach the sticker approx. 6 cm away from the

top edge of the glass and approx. 1 cm to the

right of the black dot matrix pattern.

►

Applies to vehicles with windscreen heating or

insulated glass: Attach the sticker to the win-

dow panel provided.

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