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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