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Servicing the pedestrian protection system
Applies to: vehicles with pedestrian protection system
Fig. 185
Bonnet: Pedestrian protection system triggered
Fig. 186
Pressing back/checking the bonnet
When the pedestrian protection system has been
triggered, the bonnet is raised by several centi
metres
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Fig. 185.
In addition, the following
message will appear:
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Safety system: fault.
See owner's manual.
.,. To engage the bonnet again, press it down with
both hands on the Left side of the vehicle in
area
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q
Fig.
186
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.
.,. To check whether the bonnet is properly engag
ed, pull the rear edge of the bonnet
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up
wards. If the bonnet can be Lifted, press it
down again .
.,. When the bonnet has engaged properly, repeat
the procedure on the right side of the vehicle .
.,. Drive to the nearest qualified workshop without
delay and have the pedestrian protection sys
tem serviced q(D.
In the event of a fault in the system, the follow
ing message will appear:
Safety system: fault.
See owner's manual.
Drive to a qualified workshop without delay and
have the fault rectified.
Safe driving
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WARNING
- Do not press back the bonnet unless both of
your hands are flat on top of the bonnet. If
you do this, you cannot catch your fingers
between the bonnet and body. Take care
when pressing back the bonnet: careless or
uncontrolled movements can cause injury to
yourself or others - risk of injury!
- The system can only be activated once. If
the pedestrian protection system has been
triggered, have it replaced without delay by
a qualified workshop.
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CAUTION
- All repairs to the bumper and the pedes
trian protection system must only be carried
out by a qualified workshop working to the
specifications of the Audi factory. Improper
repairs can impair the effectiveness of the
system and invalidate the operating permit
for your vehicle.
- The relevant safety requirements must be
observed when individual components of
the system or the entire vehicle are scrap
ped. Your authorised dealer is familiar with
these regulations and will be pleased to
pass on the information to you.
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