Audi Q5: Closing the engine hood

• 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 completely latched could fly up and block your view while driving.

• When you close the engine hood, check it to make sure the safety catch has properly engaged.

  The hood should be flush with the surrounding vehicle body parts.

• If you notice while driving that the hood is not secured properly, stop at once and close it.

Working in the engine compartment

Be especially careful whenever you work in the engine comportment.

Whenever you must perform any work in the engine compartment, for example checking and filling different fluids, there is a risk of injury, burns and accidents. To prevent personal injury always observe the following WARNINGS. The engine compartment of any vehicle is a hazardous area.

WARNING

To help avoid injury, before you check anything under the hood:

• Turn off the engine.
• Remove the ignition key.
• Apply the parking brake.
• Move selector lever of automatic transmission to P (Park).
• Always let the engine cool down. Hot components will burn skin on contact.
• To reduce the risk of being burned, never open the hood if you see or hear steam or coolant escaping from the engine compartment. Wait until no steam or coolant can be seen or heard before carefully opening the hood.
• Keep children away from the engine compartment.
• Never spill fluids on hot engine components. They can cause a fire.
• Never touch the radiator fan. The auxiliary electric fan is temperature controlled and can switch on suddenly.
• Never open the coolant reservoir cap when the engine is still warm. The coolant system is pressurized and hot coolant could spray out.
• Protect your face, hands and arm from steam or hot engine coolant by placing a thick rag over the cap when you open the coolant reservoir.
• Do not remove the engine cover under any circumstances. This increases the risk of burns.
• If work on the fuel system or the electrical system is necessary:
  • Always disconnect the battery.
  • Never smoke or work near heaters or open flames. Fluids in the engine compartment could start a fire.
  • Keep an approved fire extinguisher immediately available.
• To avoid electrical shock and personal injury while the engine is running or being started, never touch:
  • Ignition cables.
  • Other components of the high voltage electronic ignition system.
• If you must perform a check or repair with the engine running:
  • First, fully apply the parking brake, move selector lever of automatic transmission to P (Park).
  • Always use extreme caution to prevent clothing jewelry, or long hair from getting caught in the radiator fan, V-belts or other moving parts, or from contacting hot parts. Tie back hair before starting, and do not wear clothing that will hang or droop into the engine.
• Minimize exposure to emission and chemical hazards.

WARNING

California Proposition 65 Warning:

• Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects and reproductive harm. In addition, certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain products of component wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
• Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harms. Wash hands after handling.

Note

When adding fluids, always make sure that they are poured into the proper container or filler opening, otherwise serious damage to vehicle systems will occur.

For the sake of the environment

To detect leaks in time, inspect the vehicle floor pan from underneath regularly. If you see spots from oil or other vehicle fluids, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Audi dealer.

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