Audi A5 owners manual page 269

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document_0900452a8179700c.book Seite 267 Donnerstag, 22. März 2007 10:19 10 Self-help 267 WARNING (continued) – Engage the clutch very gently when starting to move; on vehicles with automatic gearbox press the accelerator terminal must not touch metal parts of the vehicle: this can cause slowly. short circuiting. • Do not bend over the batteries – risk of acid burns.Notes for the driver of the towed vehicle • The screw plugs on the battery ce lls must be screwed in firmly.– The ignition should be switched on so that the turn • Keep sparks, flame and lighted cigarettes away from batteries: signals, horn, windscreen wipers and washers can be the gases given off can cause an explosion. used. Please ensure that the steering wheel is unlocked • If jump-starting another vehicle, position the jump leads in when you switch on the ignition, and that it moves freely. such a way that they cannot come into contact with any moving –Put gear levein neutrr al (manual gearbox) or move parts in the engine compartment of the other vehicle. selector lever to position N (automatic gearbox). Caution – The brake servo and power steering only work when the Please note that the above method of connecting the leads is meant engine is running. Considerably more effort is required for jump-starting your vehicle. If jump-starting another vehicle, you on the brake pedal and steering wheel when the engine should not connect the negative lead (–) to the negative terminal of is switched off. the discharged battery, but directly to the engine block or a solid – Ensure that the towrope remains taut at all times when metal part bolted to the engine block. If the battery of the other towing. vehicle does not have a gas vent, there is a risk that a mixture of oxygen and hydrogen gas can accumulate and cause an Towrope or towbar explosion. It is easier and safer to tow a vehicle with a towbar. You should only use a towrope if you do not have a towbar. Tow-starting and towing away A towrope should be slightly elastic to reduce the loading on both vehicles. It is advisable to use a towrope made of synthetic fibre or General notes similar material. Points to observe when tow-starting or towing away Attach the tow-rope or tow-bar only to the towing anchorages intended for this purpose ⇒ page 268 or ⇒ page 269. If you use a towrope: Driving technique Notes for the driver of the towing vehicle Towing requires some experience – especially when using a towrope. Both drivers should be familiar with the technique required – The towrope must be taut before driving off. for towing. Inexperienced drivers should not attempt to tow-start or tow away another vehicle. Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical data

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