Audi Q5: Checking and Filling
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Releasing the engine hood
The engine hood is released from inside the vehicle.
Fig. 195 Driver's side footwell: engine hood release lever
With the driver's door open, pull the lever under
the inst
Pull the hood down until the pressure from the
struts is reduced.
Let the hood drop down and latch in place. Do
not try to push it shut; it may fail to engage.
WARNING
A hood that is not complet
Engine compartment
These are the most important items that you can check.
Fig. 197 Typical layout for containers and engine oil filler cap
Jump start point (+) under a cover
Brake fluid reservoir
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- Do not run engine and turn front wheels to straight ahead
position.
Fluid cold (approximately 20 ºC (68 ºF) ):
- Remove the cap.
- Wipe dipstick off with a clean cloth.
- Screw cap on hand-tight and unscrew again.
Note
The cap must be fully screwed in order to obtain
The refrigerant circuit was completely empty (for example
with larger leak or cracked hose)
Note
In the event of only a minor leak with slow escape of
refrigerant (e.g. at a small leakage point), the amount of
refrigerant oil lost and the amount of moisture penetrating is
not sufficien
