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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