Audi A5 owners manual page 241

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document_0900452a8179700c.book Seite 239 Donnerstag, 22. März 2007 10:19 10 Checking and topping up fluids 239 Please note that certain convenience features, such as the Audi For the sake of the environment advanced key*, the remote control key or the electrical seat adjust- If the fluid has to be drained out of the brake system, use an appro-ment may not be available when yo u unlock the vehicle. These func- priate container to catch the used brake fluid and dispose of it in the tions will be restored when you switch on the ignition and start the proper manner. engine. Winter conditions Battery At low temperatures the battery has to work very hard. It also provides only a fraction of the starting power it has at normal General notes temperatures. All work on batteries requires specialist knowledge.For this reason, we recommend having the battery checked and charged if necessary before the start of winter ⇒ page 241. The battery is virtually maintenance-free. It is checked as part of the Inspection Service. WARNING We recommend that you replace a battery once it is older than 5 • All work on batteries requires sp ecialist knowledge. For queries years. regarding the vehicle battery please contact an Audi dealership or When an airbag is triggered, the battery will, under certain circum-other qualified workshop (risk of chemical burns / risk of explo- stances, be disconnected from the on-board power supply for sion). safety reasons ⇒ in “General notes on airbag system” on • The battery must not be opened. Do not attempt to make any page176. changes to the electrolyte level of the battery. Otherwise, there is Disconnecting the battery a risk that a mixture of oxygen and hydrogen gas can accumulate and cause an explosion. If the battery is disconnected, some of the vehicle's functions will become inoperative (e.g. electric windows). These functions will require resetting after the battery is reconnected. For this reason, Note the battery should only be disconnected from the vehicle's electrical If the vehicle is to be left standing for a period of several weeks at system when absolutely necessary. extremely low temperatures, the battery should be removed from If the vehicle is not used for long periods the vehicle. This ensures that it cannot “freeze up” and be damaged. If you do not drive your vehicle for a period of several days or weeks, the power management will gradually shut off the on-board systems one by one, or reduce the amount of current they are using. This limits the amount of power consumed and helps to ensure reli- able starting even after a long period ⇒ page 202. Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical data

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