Audi 100 Quattro, Owner'S Manual

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DO-IT-YOURSELF SERVICE
EMERGENCY STARTING
Always heed WARNINGS on page 102.
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Damage to the catalytic converter and/
or other parts of the vehicle may
result.
Starting by pushing or towing
Vehicles with automatic transmission
cannot be started by pushing or
towing.
Vehicles with manual transmission
must not be started by pushing or
towing.
ssist
Since the battery is installed under the
rear seat bench it is not readily acces-
sible for emergency starting with jumper
cables.
Therefore, a POSITIVE (+) remote cable
attachment terminal has been installed in
the bottom of the engine compartment.
To gain access, lift cover of black box
(see illustration).
To prevent short circuits, the plastic co-
ver must be closed again when the engi-
ne has been started.
Ground terminal
The minus-cable should be attached to
the ground on the engine block.
Emergency start a
Starting with jumper cables
WARNING
§
Always shield your eyes and
avoid leaning over the battery when-
ever possible.
§
Do not allow battery acid to con-
tact eyes or skin. Flush any contacted
area with water immediately.
§
Improper use of booster battery
to start a vehicle may cause an explo-
sion.
§
Vehicle batteries generate explo-
sive gases. Keep sparks, flame and
lighted cigarettes away from batteries.
§
Do not charge a frozen battery;
allow it to thaw out first. Gas trapped
in the ice may cause an explosion.
§
Do not try to jump start any vehi-
cle with a low acid level in the battery,
§
The voltage of the booster battery
must also have a 12-volt rating. The
capacity (Ah) of the booster battery
should not be lower than that of the
discharged battery. Use of batteries of
different voltage or substantially diffe-
rent Ah rating may cause an explosion
and personal Injury.