Safety Precautions When Working On Vehicle

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2024 Audi S5 and 2023 Audi S5. 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, DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING .