Audi S5 A5 owners manual page 223

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document_0900452a81793dcc.book Seite 221 Mittwoch, 21. März 2007 5:42 17 Checking and topping up fluids 221 Working on components in the engine WARNING (continued) compartment • Observe the following additional warnings if work on the fuel Extra caution is necessary when working on components system or the electrical system is necessary: in the engine compartment. Always disconnect the battery. Always be aware of the danger of injury and scalding as well as the Do not smoke. risk of accident or fire when working in the engine compartment Never work near naked flames. (e.g. when checking and refilling fluids). Always observe the warn- Always keep an approved fire extinguisher immediately ings listed below and follow all normal safety precautions. The available. engine compartment of any motor vehicle is a potentially hazardous area. ⇒. Caution WARNING When topping up fluids make sure the correct fluid is put into the • Switch off the engine. correct filler opening. This can otherwise cause serious malfunc- • Remove the ignition key. tions or engine damage. • Apply the parking brake. For the sake of the environment • Move the gear lever into neutral. Inspect the ground underneath your vehicle regularly so that any • Wait for the engine to cool down. leaks are detected at an early stage. If you find oil spots or other • Keep children away from engine compartment. fluids, have your vehicle inspected by a qualified workshop. • Never spill fluids on hot engine components. These fluids can cause a fire (e.g. radiator anti-freeze). Note • Take care not to cause short circuits in the electrical system, On right-hand drive vehicles* some of the containers/ reservoirs especially when working on the battery. mentioned below are located on the other side of the engine • Do not touch the radiator fan when the engine is hot. The fan compartment. may start running suddenly. • Do not unscrew the cap on the expansion tank when the engine Closing the bonnet is hot. The cooling system is under pressure. • Protect face, hands and arms by covering the cap with a large, – To close the bonnet, pull it down to overcome the spring thick rag to protect against escaping coolant and steam.pressure. • If any tests have to be performed with the engine running, there is an extra safety risk from the rotating parts, such as the – Then let it drop into the catches; do not press down ⇒. drive belts, alternator and radiator fan, etc., and from the high- voltage ignition system. Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical data

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