Audi Q3: Checking coolant
Fig. 150 Engine compartment - coolant expansion tank (diagram): 1 cover; 2
markings
Observe the safety precautions.
Checking the coolant level
- Park the vehicle on a level surface.
- Switch the ignition off.
- Open the hood.
- Check the coolant level in the coolant expansion
tank fig. 146 using the outer
markings 2 fig. 150. The
coolant level must
be between the markings 2 when the engine is
cold. When the engine is warm it can be slightly
above the upper marking.
- When you add coolant to the expansion tank.
Adding coolant
Requirement: there must be a residual amount of
coolant in the expansion tank.
If you must add coolant, use a mixture of water
and coolant additive. Audi recommends mixing
the coolant additive with distilled water.
Coolant loss usually indicates that there is a leak.
Immediately drive your vehicle to an authorized
Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility
and have the cooling system inspected. If the
cooling system is not leaking, coolant loss can result
from the coolant boiling due overheating
and then being forced out of the cooling system.
WARNING
Note
Do not continue driving if the coolant expansion
tank is empty. Do not add any coolant,
because air could enter the cooling system
and damage the engine. See an authorized
Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility
for assistance.
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Fig. 151 Engine compartment: cap on brake fluid reservoir
Observe the safety precautions.
Checking the brake fluid level
Park the vehicle on a level surface.
Read the brake fluid level on the brak
The following messages may appear depending
on the vehicle equipment:
If the or
indicator light turns on, there is
a
malfunction in the generator, the battery, or the
vehicle electrical system.
El
Battery general information
Because of the complex power supply, all work
on batteries such as disconnecting, replacing,
etc., should only be performed by an authorized
Audi dealer or authorized Audi
SEE MORE:
Overview - Hood
1 - Hood
A second technician is needed to support and hold the hood during
removal and installation.
Removing:
Unclip and remove the cover -4-.
Engage the gas-filled strut on the hood. Refer to
→ Chapter "Gas-Filled Strut, Removing and Installin
Overview - Steering Column
Note
Always replace corroded bolts/nuts.
1 - Instrument Panel Central Tube
2 - Shear Bolt
Tighten the shear bolt until head shears off.
3 - Steering Column
Removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Steerin