Safety Precautions

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Audi Q7, 2009 Audi Q7, 2008 Audi Q7, and 2007 Audi Q7. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

To prevent personal injury and damage to the injection and ignition system, observe the following

The ignition must be switched off before connecting or disconnecting the ignition system wiring or tester cables.
Only clean engine with ignition switched off.
If electrical connectors were disconnected, faults are saved in Engine Control Module (ECM):

-- Connect vehicle diagnostic tester.

-- Start "Guided Functions" operating mode.

-- Generate readiness code in the ECM.

CAUTION:

Danger of causing damage to other electronic components when disconnecting the battery.

Complete the steps for disconnecting the battery.

-- Disconnect the battery. Refer to BATTERY, DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING .

If testing equipment must be used during a road test, observe the following:

WARNING:

Distraction and testing equipment that is not secured properly can cause accidents.

Risk of passenger airbag deploying in an accident.

Operating testing equipment while driving causes it to shift position.
There is an increased risk of injury due to unsecured testing equipment.

Always secure testing equipment on the rear seat using a strap and have a second person in the rear seat operate it.