Audi A4 B8 owners manual page 266

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document_0900452a81b1b9de.book Seite 264 Donnerstag, 26. Juli 2007 9:16 09 264 Checking and topping up fluids Please note that certain convenience features, such as the Audi Important safety warnings for handling a car advanced key*, the remote control key or the electrical seat adjust-battery ment may not be available when you unlock the vehicle. These func- tions will be restored when you swit ch on the ignition and start the All work on batteries requires specialist knowledge. engine. The vehicle battery is located under the floor panel in the luggage Winter conditions compartment. At low temperatures the battery has to work very hard. It also Wear safety glasses! provides only a fraction of the starting power it has at normal  temperatures. For this reason, we recommend having the battery checked and Battery acid is extremely corrosive. Wear protec- charged if necessary before the start of winter ⇒ page 265. tive gloves and safety glasses.  Keep open flames, sparks, uncovered lights and lit cigarettes away from battery! WARNING  A highly explosive mixture of gases is given off • All work on batteries requires s pecialist knowledge. For queries when the battery is under charge! regarding the vehicle battery please contact an Audi dealership or Keep children away from the battery and battery other qualified workshop (risk of chemical burns / risk of explo-acid. sion). • The battery must not be opened. Do not attempt to make any changes to the electrolyte level of the battery. Otherwise, there is WARNING a risk that a mixture of oxygen and hydrogen gas can accumulate Always be aware of the danger of injury and chemical burns as and cause an explosion. well as the risk of accident or fire when working on the battery and the electrical system. Note • Wear safety glasses. Do not allow acid or lead particles to come If the vehicle is to be left standing for a period of several weeks at into contact with eyes, skin or clothing. extremely low temperatures, the battery should be removed from • Battery acid is extremely corrosi ve. Wear protective gloves and the vehicle. This ensures that it cannot “freeze up” and be safety glasses. Do not tilt the battery - acid can leak out of the damaged. vapour vent. If electrolyte should splash into the eyes rinse at once for several minutes using clear water. Then seek medical care immediately. Neutralize any acid splashes on the skin or clothing with soap solution, and rinse off with plenty of water. If acid is swallowed by mistake, consult a doctor immediately. • Keep open flames, sparks, uncovered lights and lit cigarettes away from battery. Avoid sparks (including those from static

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