Audi R8 LMS 2018, Handbook

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901- Engine Warm-Up Procedure / Engine Start
Version 1 2016-01-01
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901 - 1.5 Preparation Warm Up Procedure / ‘Warm up’
The following preparation must be made before starting the engine for the
warm up procedure:
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Ensure that the complete car is in a drivable condition and the car is on a
level, flat surface
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Remove the engine cover
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Lift the car with the air jack system, fit the air jack chocks (safeties)
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Check all the fluid levels (see chapter 901 - 1 Preparation before Engine
Start)
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The battery must be charged – to check the function of the battery and
alternator the battery charger should be disconnected during the engine
warm up procedure
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Fit the engine start wheel hub adapters on the rear axle
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Check the gearbox-potentiometer voltage value in neutral (N), see chapter
901 - 1.1 Checking / Adjusting Gearbox Potentiometer
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Ensure there is adequate air circulation in the pits / garage
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Switch on main switch and then ignition
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Deactivate ABS and traction control (TC) --> rotary switch to Zero (end
position left)
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Select display page 5 (‘startup’ page)
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Ensure that the gearbox is in neutral (N)
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Ensure that the butterflies (ath), throttle pedal (aps) and clutch paddle
are calibrated, see chapter 900 - 1 Software