manual Audi R8 I 1 owners manual page 165

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document_0900452a816e6cc9.book Seite 163 Mittwoch, 21. Februar 2007 1:32 13 Checking and topping up fluids 163 removed from the vehicle cannot tip over. Otherwise, sulphuric acid WARNING (continued) could escape. on the skin or clothing with soap solution, and rinse off with Important safety warnings for handling a car plenty of water. If acid is swallowed by mistake, consult a doctor immediately. battery • Keep open flames, sparks, uncovered lights and lit cigarettes away from battery. Avoid sparks (including those from static Wear safety glasses! charges) when handling cables and electrical equipment. Never  cross the battery poles. The resulting high-energy sparks can cause injury.  Battery acid is extremely corrosive. Wear protec-• A highly explosive mixture of gases is given off when the tive gloves and safety glasses. battery is under charge. Only charge battery in a well ventilated  Keep open flames, sparks, uncovered lights and area. lit cigarettes away from battery! • When disconnecting the battery from the vehicle's electrical  A highly explosive mixture of gases is given off system, first disconnect the minus cable and then the plus cable. when the battery is under charge! • Before reconnecting the battery, turn off all electrical equip-  Keep children away from the battery and battery ment. First connect the plus cable, then the minus cable. The acid. battery cables must not be connected to th e wrong battery poles - serious risk of cable fire. WARNING • Never charge a frozen or thawed out battery - risk of explosion and chemical burns! A battery must be replaced once it has been Always be aware of the danger of injury and chemical burns as frozen. When it is discharged the battery can freeze at tempera- well as the risk of accident or fire when working on the battery and tures around 0°C. the electrical system. • Never use a damaged battery - risk of explosion! Replace the • Switch off all electrical equipment and remove the ignition key damaged battery immediately. before starting any work on the vehicle electrical system. The minus cable of the battery must be disconnected. When changing Caution a light bulb, it is sufficient to only turn off the light.• Never disconnect the car's battery with the engine running or • Keep children away from the battery and battery acid.with the ignition turned on, otherwise the electrical system or elec- • Battery acid is extremely corrosive. Wear protective gloves and trical components will be damaged. safety glasses. Do not tilt the battery - acid can leak out of the • Do not expose the battery to direct sunlight over a long period of vapour vent. Do not allow acid or lead particles to come into time, as the intense ultraviolet radiation can affect the battery contact with eyes, skin or clothing. If electrolyte should splash housing. into the eyes rinse at once for several minutes using clear water. Then seek medical care immediately. Neutralize any acid splashes Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical data

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