Audi A5 owners manual page 233

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document_0900452a8179700c.book Seite 231 Donnerstag, 22. März 2007 10:19 10 Checking and topping up fluids 231 Working on components in the engine WARNING (continued) compartment • Vehicles with automatic gearbox: Never open the throttle inad- Extra caution is necessary when working on components vertently (for instance by hand from the engine compartment) if a in the engine compartment. gear is engaged while the vehicle is stationary with the engine Always be aware of the danger of injury and scalding as well as the running. The vehicle could otherwise start moving immediately risk of accident or fire when working in the engine compartment and possibly cause an accident. (e.g. when checking and refilling fluids). Always observe the warn-• Observe the following additional warnings if work on the fuel ings listed below and follow all normal safety precautions. The system or the electrical system is necessary: engine compartment of any motor vehicle is a potentially Always disconnect the battery. hazardous area. ⇒. Do not smoke. Never work near naked flames. WARNING Always keep an approved fire extinguisher immediately • Switch off the engine. available. • Remove the ignition key. • Apply the parking brake. Caution • Put the gear lever in neutral or selector in P. When topping up fluids make sure the correct fluid is put into the • Wait for the engine to cool down. correct filler opening. This can otherwise cause serious malfunc- • Keep children away from engine compartment. tions or engine damage. • Never spill fluids on hot engine components. These fluids can For the sake of the environment cause a fire (e.g. radiator anti-freeze). • Take care not to cause short circuits in the electrical system, Inspect the ground underneath your vehicle regularly so that any especially when working on the battery. leaks are detected at an early stage. If you find oil spots or other • Do not touch the radiator fan when the engine is hot. The fan fluids, have your vehicle inspected by a qualified workshop. may start running suddenly. • Do not unscrew the cap on the expansion tank when the engine Note is hot. The cooling system is under pressure. On right-hand drive vehicles* some of the containers/ reservoirs • Protect face, hands and arms by covering the cap with a large, mentioned below are located on the other side of the engine thick rag to protect against escaping coolant and steam.compartment. • If any tests have to be performed with the engine running, there is an extra safety risk from the rotating parts, such as the 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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