General Safety Precautions

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Audi A3 and 2015 Audi A3. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION:

Risk of Accident Due to the Uncontrolled Movement of the Vehicle.

With the engine running the uncontrolled movement of the vehicle can be possible if a selector lever position is engaged.

-- Place the selector lever into the "P" position.

-- Engage the parking brake.

CAUTION:

Risk of Destroying the Electronic Components.

Risk of destroying electronic components when disconnecting the battery.

-- Always turn off the ignition before disconnecting the battery.

Only connect and disconnect test equipment when the ignition is off.

-- Disconnect the battery. Refer to BATTERY .