Audi 100 (1990) manuale d’uso

1990 Audi 100 Audi 100 quattro Owner’s Manual[...]

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2 Your new Audi may have all or some of the equipment described in this manual. Therefore, you may find ex planations of equipment not installed in your vehicle. Check with y our authorized Audi dealer on available options or accessories. Your Owner's Manual applies to all Audi 100 and Audi 100 quattro models currently sold in the USA and Cana[...]

3 INSTR UM ENT PANEL Illustration instruments and controls .......................................... 4 W arning and indicator light symbols ................................................ 6 CONTROLS A ND EQUIPMENT Keys, central locking sy stem ............. 7,8 Anti-theft alarm system ...................... 11 Power windows, mirrors .............[...]

INSTRUMENT PANEL A ND CONTROLS 4 INSTRUMENT PANEL A ND CONTROLS 4[...]

INSTRUMENT PANEL A ND CONTROLS 5 page 1 – Door Handle .............................................................. 8 2 – Seat Position memo ry sw itch control ...................... 25 3 – Power window s witches .......................................... 12 4 – Adjuster control for outside mirrors .........................13 5 – Turn si[...]

INSTRUMENT PANEL A ND CONTROLS WA RNING A ND INDICATOR LIGHT SYM BOLS *where applicable W A RNI NG if one of the lights marked with "STOP" comes on suddenly whil e driving, mo ve a safe distan ce off the road. Turn off the engine, turn the emergency fl asher on and use other warning devices to alert other motori sts. Go to listed page in [...]

CONTROLS A ND EQUIPMENT KEYS 7 Your Audi comes w ith three keys: § two key s A (one with a light) § one key B. All keys can be inserted into locks either way , Key A is the master key and fits all locks on the vehicle. To switch on key with light: § Press round button in the center of the key handle and hold. To replace battery or bulb: § Inser[...]

CONTROLS A ND EQUIPMENT EM CENTRA L LOCKING SYST 8 The central locking sy stem locks or un- locks doors and the rear lid simulta- neously. It is actuated from the driver's or front passenger's door. W hen the ignition key is fully inserted in the ignition lock, the central locking function from the front passenger's door is partially[...]

CONTROLS A ND EQUIPMENT 9 To lock, unlock and open doors from the inside § To lock or unlock depress or raise the locking knob on the window sill of the front doors. W hen the key is fully inserted in the ignition lock, the doors can only be locked simultaneously by actuating the locking knob in the driver's door. Depressing the knob will loc[...]

CONTROLS A ND EQUIPMENT 10 Rear Iid § W ith the key slot in horizontal position (a), the lid can be locked and unlocked by the central locking system. § W ith key slot in vertical position (b), the rear lid remains locked when actuating the central locking system. This provision has been made to facilitate permanent locking of the rear lid when l[...]

CONTROLS A ND EQUIPMENT HEA T ED DOOR LOCKS* A NT I-THEFT A L A RM SYSTEM 1 ) 11 On vehicles w ith heated front door locks the heating in the lock cylinder is activated by briefly pulling the door handle. The heating operates at ambient temperatures below about 41° F or +5°C. The element stays on for a predetermined period which is controlled aut[...]

CONTROLS A ND EQUIPMENT POWE R WIND OWS 12 Normally, the pow er window s can be opened and closed only w ith the ignition on. Howev er, when the ignition is off the window s can still be operated as long as the driver's door is closed. W hen the driver's door is opened, pow er window operation will be deactiv ated. The control switches fo[...]

CONTROLS A ND EQUIPMENT MIRRORS Adjust the outside and inside mirrors before driving and after adjusting your seat to proper driving position. It is important for safe driving that you have good vision to the rear. 13 The outside mirrors are hinged and yield when struck from either direction. WARNING § The right hand mirror has a curved (conv ex) [...]

CONTROLS A ND EQUIPMENT 14 Inside day -night mirror You can adjust the day-night mirror from clear daylight visibility to non-glare visibility at night by moving the lever at the bottom of the mirror. To ensure the best possible anti-glare effect, the lever should be pointing forwards w hen the basic mirror setting is made. Daylight driving – lev[...]

CONTROLS A ND EQUIPMENT SA FETY BELTS 15 WARNING Safety belts have been shown to be the single most effective means avail- able for reducing the potential for serious injury and death in automobile accidents. Therefore for y our own protection as w ell as that of y our passengers alway s properly wear safety belts w hen the vehicle is in mo- tion. [...]

CONTROLS A ND EQUIPMENT 16 WARNING continued § The belts must be Kept clean as otherwise the retractors may not work property (also see "Vehicle care", page 97). § Never bleach or dy e safety belts. § Do not allow safety bells to retract until they are completely dry Child safety WARNING AH v ehicle occupants and especially children sh[...]

CONTROLS A ND EQUIPMENT 17 Improperly or Inadequately instated child restraint sy stems can incr ease the risk of injury to children in accidents, therefore alway s carefully read and follow all instructions on installation and use that come w ith the sy stem. Children must be positioned so that the shoulder belt does not contact or remain in front[...]

CONTROLS A ND EQUIPMENT Belt warning sy stem A chime and a warning light are interconnected with the driver's safety belt. Every time the ignition is turned on, the safety belt w arning light will come on for about six seconds as a reminder to buckle up. If the driver does not fasten the safety belt, the chime w ill also come on for the durati[...]

CONTROLS A ND EQUIPMENT 19 § Insert belt tongue into buckle on inboard side of seat. Push down until it is securely locked w ith an audible click. Pull belt to check. § Pull upwards on shoulder section to make sure belt fits snugly across the pelvis. § The shoulder belt must be posi- tioned over the shoulder – it must nev er rest against the n[...]

CONTROLS A ND EQUIPMENT 20 WARNING § To reduce the risk of injury m an accident, position the lap belt as low as possible across the pelvis. § To unfasten belt, push in release button in the buckle. § To fasten lap belt, grasp belt tongue on outboard side of seat, pull across pelvis and insert in inboard buckle. Alway s heed WARNINGS on page 15 [...]

CONTROLS A ND EQUIPMENT Child restraint anchorages 21 (USA models) WARNING Children under about six years of age should not wear lap belts. Depending upon the child restraint system to be fitted, additional anchorage points may be required for USA vehicles. Audi 100 sedans can be fitted with three anchorage points on the filler panel for use with c[...]

CONTROLS A ND EQUIPMENT HEA D RESTRA INTS To ensure proper installation the anchor fittings or fitting assemblies should be installed or repositioned by your Audi dealer. 22 WARNING § Child restraint anchorages are designed to withstand only those loads imposed by correctly fitted child restraints. Under no circumstances are they to be used for ad[...]

CONTROLS A ND EQUIPMENT SEA TS 23 WARNING § For driver 's and passenger's protection make sure front seats are securely latched in place, § Do not adjust the seat while the vehicle is in motion. The seat may move unexpectedly which could cause sudden loss of vehicle control or personal injury . . § Never store items under the seats. Th[...]

CONTROLS A ND EQUIPMENT 24 1) USA m odels only 4 – Height adjustment 1) § Shift your body weight forw ard and pull lever on outer side of seat upw ards. § Raise the seat by shifting your body weight forw ard and lower the seat by shifting your w eight backward. § Release the lever to lock the seat at the desired height. Height adjustment of he[...]

CONTROLS A ND EQUIPMENT 25 Memory sw itch controls For the driver’s convenience, an electric control panel for storage of 4 different seat positions has been installed in the door panel. ON-OFF switch During storage and recall, the switch must be pressed in the "ON" position. In case of a malfunction, sw itch the memory sy stem off by p[...]

CONTROLS A ND EQUIPMENT 26 * where applicable Center arm rest * § To fold up, sw ing the armrest up until it locks in place. § To fold dow n, push in the button (arrow) and swing armrest alt the w ay down. § To adjust height, pull armrest up until it is in the desired position. WARNING The armrest can restrict the driver 's movement when it[...]

CONTROLS A ND EQUIPMENT FILLER PA NEL HEA DPHONE CONNECTION* WARNING 27 § The filler panel between the rear seat and the rear w indow must not be used for storage, even for small and light items. § During sudden stops, stored articles may fly forward causing injury to vehicle occupants. § Even small objects can obstr uct the rear vision necessar[...]

CONTROLS A ND EQ SKI SA CK* UIPMENT 28 * where applicable By using the ski sack * , you can transport skis or other long objects safely and without soiling or damaging the vehicle interior. Loading the ski sack The ski sack is accessible from the rear seat, § Fold out center armrest in the rear seat backrest. Remove if desired (see next page). § [...]

CONTROLS A ND EQUIPMENT 29 Removing and reinstalling center armrest § The center armrest can be taken out for convenience w hen using the ski sack. § Push aside the backrest upholstery on each side of the armrest to expose the armrest mountings. § Press back the catch (arrow) on each side and lift out the armrest. W hen reinstalling the armrest,[...]

CONTROLS A ND EQ LUGGA GE COM PA RTM UIPMENT T EN Cargo weight should be located in the luggage compartment as far forward as possible. WARNING § To help prevent poisonous exhaust gas from being drawn into the vehicle, alway s keep the rear lid closed w hile driving. Therefore, do not transport objects larger than those fitting safely into the lug[...]

CONTROLS A ND EQUIPMENT 31 Luggage compartment cover (Wagon/Av ant only ) To unfold cover § Pull folded cover back ev enly until both ends of rod A engage in the rear portion of the guide rails with an audible click. § Press both ends of rod B into the retainers on the side trim. To fold cover § Pull both ends of the rod out of the recesses and [...]

CONTROLS A ND EQUIPMENT WARNING 32 § The luggage compartment cover between the rear seat and the rear window must not be used for storage, even for small and light items. § During sudden stops, stored articles may fly forward causing injury to vehicle occupants. § Even small objects can obstr uct the rear vision necessary for safe driving. § St[...]

CONTROLS A ND EQUIPMENT FLOO R M AT FA STENER S PEDA LS 33 Floor mat fasteners are installed in the footwells of the front seats. Your vehicle is equipped with original Audi floor mats, which must be attached to these fasteners (see illustration). T his will prevent the floor mats from sliding into positions that could interfere with the safe opera[...]

CONTROLS A ND EQUIPMENT BRA KES 34 Functioning of brake sy stem Your v ehicle is equipped with a pow er assisted hydraulic dual circuit Anti-Lock brake system (ABS) with disc brakes at the front and rear. Both circuits function independently. Each brake circuit operates one front and rear wheel diagonally. On quattro models brake circuits are split[...]

CONTROLS A ND EQUIPMENT 35 Anti-lock brake sy stem (AB S * ) The ABS contributes effectively to v ehicle control, since it prevents the wheels from locking when the brakes are applied. This means that the vehicle remains steerable and is less inclined to skid. If an individual w heel begins to rotate too slowly in relation to vehicle speed and tend[...]

CONTROLS A ND EQUIPMENT 36 § Before descending a steep grade, reduce speed and shift transmission into a lower gear or driving position to control speed. Do not r ide the br akes or hold the pedal down too long or too often. This could cause the brakes to get hot and diminish braking efficiency . New brake pads or linings § New brake pads and lin[...]

CONTROLS A ND EQUIPMENT 37 Parking brake lever The parking brake lever is located between the front seats. § To set the parking brake, pull the lever up until strong resistance is felt. W ith the ignition on. the brake warning light will light up. § Depress brake pedal and hold w hile releasing parking brake. To release the parking brake, pull th[...]

CONTROLS A ND EQUIPMENT M A NUA L TRANSMISSIO N 38 Gearshift lever Start engine with gearshift lever in Neutral, clutch pedal depressed. Alway s depress the clutch pedal fully when changing gears. Do not hold the vehicle on a steep hill with the clutch pedal partially depressed. This may cause premature clutch wear or damage. Resting y our hand on [...]

CONTROLS A ND EQUIPMENT A UTOMA TIC TRA NS M IS SION tion. The w arning buzzer w ill go off as soon as the selector lever is moved to the P-Park position. A utomatic Shift Lock (A SL) and Warning buzzer 39 Automatic Shift Lock Your Audi is equipped w ith an Automatic Shift Lock (ASL). The ASL is an electromechanical device that locks the selector l[...]

CONTROLS A ND EQUIPMENT 40 D – Normal driving position Position D is the normal driving position for city and highway driving. It ranges from zero to top speed, and all three gears shift automatically, depending on engine.load and driving speed. 2 – Position for hilly stretches This position is to be used for mountain driving or slow driving, a[...]

CONTROLS A ND EQUIPMENT 41 § Never shift into Reverse (R) or Park (P) when the vehicle is in motion. § Do not remove the key from the ignition/steering lock until y ou have parked the vehicle, otherwise the steering wheel w ill lock, § If the selector lever is uninten- tionally moved into Neutral (N) while driving, take y our foot off the acce- [...]

CONTROLS A ND EQUIPMENT STEERING LOCK/ IGNITION/ STARTER SWITCH 42 The steering is equipped with an anti- theft ignition lock. Switch positions 1. - Ignition off/steering can be locked. Pull out the key and turn steering wheel until it locks. WARNING § This position only locks the steering wheel and not the shift control lever. Sudden and unexpect[...]

CONTROLS A ND EQUIPMENT STARTING PROCEDUR ES STO PPING ENGI NE 43 WARNING § Fasten safety bells before driving. § Never start or let the engine run in a confined or enclosed, unv entilated area. Exhaust fumes from the engine contain carbon monoxide, which is a colorless and odorless gas. Carbon monoxide can be fatal if inhaled. § Never leave eng[...]

CONTROLS A ND EQUIPMENT INSTRUM ENT CLUSTER 44 page 1 - C oolant temperature gauge ....... 45 2 - Digital clock ................................ 45 3 - Tachometer ................................ 45 4 - Speedometer/odometer with reset knob for trip odometer ................ 46 page 5 - Fuel gauge ................................. 46 6 - Engine oil [...]

CONTROLS A ND EQUIPMENT 45 1 – Coolant temperature gauge W hen the ignition is switched on the needle in the coolant temperature gauge will indicate the temperature of the coolant. Engine cold Avoid high engine speeds and heavy throttle application when the needle is still on the left of the dial. Normal temperature During normal running the need[...]

CONTROLS A ND EQUIPMENT 46 4 – Speedometer/Odometer The speedometer indicates road speed. The odometer indicates the distance driven. USA models: M iles Canada models: Kilometers To record a distance, reset the trip odometer to zero by pressing the button. The last digit in red indicates 1/10 of a mile or kilometer. 5 – Fuel gauge The needle in[...]

CONTROLS A ND EQUIPMENT WA RNING/ INDICA T OR LIGHT S 47 Your vehicle is equipped with sev eral important indicator and w arning devices to monitor the continued reliable operation of your v ehicle. Familiarize yourself w ith these devices so if one should come on you know what to do. Failure to heed applicable warnings and important vehicle inform[...]

CONTROLS A ND EQUIPMENT 48 Vehicles without Auto-Check Sy stem – Coolant temperatur e/ coolant level If the light flashes when driving, either the coolant temperature is too high or the coolant level in the expansion tank is too low. § Pull off the road, lift the emergency flasher switch lev er up and turn off the engine and let it cool down. Fo[...]

CONTROLS A ND EQUIPMENT 49 Ü Þ – Turn signal and emergency flasher see page 62 and 65. – Alternator warning light This light comes on when the ignition is turned on and goes out after the engine is started. If the light does not go out after starting and reving-up the engine momentarily or lights up while driving, there may be a malfunction i[...]

CONTROLS A ND EQUIPMENT 50 2) Canada models only BRAKE 1) 2) – Brake warning light / power steering The light comes on w hen the ignition is turned on and goes out after the engine is started and the parking brake is fully released. This is your assurance that the brake warning light functions properly . If the brake warning light does not light [...]

CONTROLS A ND EQUIPMENT 51 AIR BAG – Air bag sy stem 1) The indicator light must come on w hen the ignition is switched on, and go out after about 10 seconds. If the light does not go out, or if it comes on while driving, this indicates a malfunction in the Air bag system. If the indicator light does not come on when the ignition is sw itched on,[...]

CONTROLS A ND EQUIPMENT A UTO-CHECK SYSTEM * 52 The Auto-Check Sy stem consistently monitors certain individual functions and components of the vehicle as soon as the ignition is turned on and when the vehicle is moving. Malfunctions or urgent repairs are audibly signaled as well as displayed by red or yellow light symbols in the instrument cluster[...]

CONTROLS A ND EQUIPMENT 53 Checking the display W ith the car stationary and with the ignition on, you can check the sy mbols one after the other by briefly pushing on the knob (arrow). T he engine can either be running or not. Performing this brief check assures you that the display is functioning properly. W hen driving, you cannot check the func[...]

CONTROLS A ND EQUIPMENT 54 Display s In case of a malfunction or component failure, the acoustic warning will sound and the following sy mbols can appear. If "BRAKE LIGHT" or the abov e symbol {Canada models) comes on. the following electrical components should be checked, repaired, or replaced, as necessary: § Brake light bulbs § Fuses[...]

CONTROLS A ND EQUIPMENT 55 WARNING continued § Carefully and slow ly turn cap one turn to allow excess pressure to escape before completely removing cap. § To help avoid being burned, do not spill antifreeze or coolant on the exhaust sy stem or hot engine parts. Under some conditions, the ethy lene gly col in engine coolant is combustible. If a v[...]

CONTROLS A ND EQUIPMENT TRIP COM PUTER * 56 This unique feature generates much helpful information by simple touch control. For the driver's convenience, the computer's memory display window is integrated in the instrument cluster. USA models: computer calculations are displayed in the US measuring system. Canada models: computer calculat[...]

CONTROLS A ND EQUIPMENT 57 MPG (l/100 km) – Instantaneous fuel consumption Fuel consumed instantaneously is measured every 100 feet or 30 meters and displayed in units of miles per gallon (MPG ) or liters per 100 kilometers (l/100 km). W hen this function is selected right after engine start-up, the display w ill show the av erage fuel consumptio[...]

CONTROLS A ND EQUIPMENT 58 – Driving time Driving time elapsed w ill remain in storage, even after the ignition is turned off. Further driving time w ill be added automatically after engine restart. Max imum storage and display range is 23 hours and 59 minutes. To keep track of driving time betw een points, depress "Reset" for two secon[...]

CONTROLS A ND EQUIPMENT SWIT CHES 59 1 and 5 – Electrically heated seats * W ith ignition on, the backrests and seat cushions of the front seats and the left and right seating position of the rear seat bench can be heated electrically. The heating elements in both front seals can be turned on and off separately with the two thumbw heel sw itches [...]

CONTROLS A ND EQUIPMENT 60 4 – Anti-lock brake sy stem (AB S) * The ABS can be sw itched off and on by depressing this switch. W hen the ABS is switched off. the vehicle's standard brake sy stem will remain fully operational. Regardless whether the ABS w as previously sw itched off manually, it switches on automatically every time the engine[...]

CONTROLS A ND EQUIPMENT 61 Differential lock * The lock in the rear differentia! can be engaged and disengaged manually w ith the switch (DIFF) in the center console next to the parking brake lever when the vehicle is stationary or moving less than 15 mph or 25 km/h. The differential lock disengages automatically as soon as the car goes faster than[...]

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CONTROLS A ND EQUIPMENT CRUISE CONTROL 63 The cruise control allow s you to maintain a constant cruising speed above 22 mph or 35km/h, without actuating the accele- rator pedal. On vehicles with automatic transmission, the cruise control will function only w ith selector lever in driving positions D or 2 . In any other selected driving position the[...]

CONTROLS A ND EQUIPMENT WINDW SHIELD W IPER A ND WASHER SWIT CH LEVER / EM ERG ENCY FL A SHER SWIT CH LEVER 64 * where applicable Windshield wiper and w asher switch lever The w indshield wipers and washer w ork only when the ignition is on. The heated washer jets * do not have a separate switch. They are automatically sw itched on when the ignitio[...]

CONTROLS A ND EQUIPMENT WARNING 65 § Worn or dirty w iper blades will reduce visibility , making driving hazardous. Clean blades regularly to remove road film and carwash w ax buildup. Use an alcohol base cleaning solution, a lint free cloth and wipe lengthwise. § Clean all inside and outside window glass regularly . Use an alcohol base cleaning [...]

CONTROLS A ND EQUIPMENT TRONIC CLIM A TE CONTROL SYST 4 – Center dashboard and rear console A IR CONDIT IONING / ELEC EM 66 WARNING § Good visibility comes with win- dows free of fog, condensation and frost. § For clear visibility and safe dri- ving It is extremely important that y ou thoroughly familiarize y ourself with and follow the operati[...]

CONTROLS A ND EQUIPMENT 67 Ventilation/heating/ manual air conditioning Operating controls are illuminated when the parking or headlights are on. A – Fan Control Air volume can be regulated by selecting one of the four fan speeds. The fan works w i th low speed ev en in the switch position when the air conditioner is switched on. B – Temperatur[...]

CONTROLS A ND EQUIPMENT 68 Defogging or defrosting of w indshield and side window s: § Turn fan control A to § Turn temperature control B all the way to the right. § Turn air distribution control C to § Close center vents 4. § Open side vents 3 and direct air flow towards the side w indow s. Keeping windshield and side window s clear This sett[...]

CONTROLS A ND EQUIPMENT 69 Normal cooling § Depress switch D , or sw itches D and E. § Turn temperature controls to desired position. § Turn fan control A to desired position between I and IIII. § Set air distribution control C as desi- red. § Open vents 3 and 4 and set as required. To prevent the cooling sy stem from icing up, at least one ve[...]

CONTROLS A ND EQUIPMENT 70 Electronic climate co ntrol system We recommend pushing the AUTO buttons and selecting an all season setting of approximately 75 °F (23 °C). At this setting, a comfortable inside temperature is reached quickly. Only when ex treme weather conditions ex ist, adjust the temperature accordingly. The electronic climate contr[...]

CONTROLS A ND EQUIPMENT 71 The follow ing settings can be selected as needed: AUTO, , ECON and BI-LEV. AUTO – All Season Setting In cold weather, heated air w ill flow from outlets 1, 2 and 5. In warm w eather cooled air will flow from outlets 3 and 4. See illustration on page 66. Defrosting and defogging windshield and side window s Use this set[...]

CONTROLS A ND EQUIPMENT 72 General hints for electronic climate control sy stem operation § At low outside temperatures, the blower motor operates only when the engine coolant has reached operating temperature. This does not apply to the position. § In the individual settings, the air volume, air distribution and air tempe- ratures are automatica[...]

CONTROLS A ND EQUIPMENT SLIDIN G / PROP-UP ROOF * 73 Manually -operated sliding roof Open and close the sliding roof using the handle located above the w indshield. W hen the roof is closed, the handle should be locked into the center position. To unlock the handle, press the button in the handle marked "PRESS" and turn the handle simulta[...]

CONTROLS A ND EQUIPMENT If the electric drive mechanism should fail, the sliding roof can also be closed by hand. 74 Power-operated s liding roof The sliding roof operates w hen the igniti- on is on. W hen turning the ignition off, howev er, the sliding roof can still be operated as long as the driver's door is closed. W hen the driver's [...]

CONTROLS A ND EQUIPMENT INTERIOR LIGHTS Reading lights Switch (A) positions 75 Dome light Vehicles without electric sliding/prop- up roof The light housing is located above the windshield. The three sw itch positions are: – Door contact switch 1) – Off – On continuously 1) The interior lights will go out about 30 seconds after all doors are p[...]

CONTROLS A ND EQ TEL EPHONE* UIPMENT Armrest positions W hen using the telephone from the front seats, the armrest should be set to position 1. W hen using the telephone from the rear seats, the armrest should be set to position 2. After using the telephone, close the cover and push the armrest up as far as it will go. WARNING The armrest can restr[...]

CONTROLS A ND EQUIPMENT CO MPA RTME NT L IG HTS CI GA RE TTE LI GHTE RS 77 Engine compar tment light can be switched on and off w ith the lever (see illustration) when the engine hood is open and the parking or headlights are on. Luggage compar tment light lights up when the rear lid is open. Glove co mpartment lig ht ghts up when the glove compart[...]

CONTROLS A ND EQ A SHT RA Y S GLOVE COMPAR TM ENT UIPMENT Rear pty: Open the ashtray , push down ashtray out. 78 Front and remove To empty: O pen the ashtray in direction of arrow. To reinstall: Push ashtray into housing. WARNING Never use ashtr ay s as w aste paper receptacles... fire hazard! To em and swing the To reinstall: insert ashtray into h[...]

CONTROLS A ND EQUIPMENT SUN VISORS VA NIT Y M IRROR STORA GE TRAY* You c 79 an lift the sun visors out of the center mounting and move them toward the door window s to protect against side glare. A vanity mirror is located on the back of ght comes on. the sun visors. It is cov ered by a lid. W hen the lid is opened a li The space next to the sw itc[...]

CONTROLS A ND EQUIPMENT ROOF RA CK ROOF RA ILINGS* 80 If luggage carrying equipment is to be installed, note the following: § To adhere to the vehicle' s streamlined design, rain gutters have been moulded into the roof. Therefore it is not possible to use normal roof racks. Only install a roof rack specifically de- signed for this vehicle. §[...]

VEHICLE OPERA TION BREA K-IN PERIOD DURING A ND AFTER BREA K-IN PERIOD 81 exceeded. Shift into the higher gear engine speeds are automa- tically reduced. A pplies to all veh icles: § Details on how to operate both Manual and Automatic transmissions are outlined in the "Controls and equipment" chapter. § Av oid full throttle starts and a[...]

VEHICLE OPERA TION OPERATE YOUR VEHICLE SAFELY 82 icle properly wisely . ell as that of use of alcohol, drugs and certain medi- perception, , substantially ident and lowing points are also important serve them all. brake fluid level. If too low , ndshield washer fluid. iper ine and hield med correctly. Check under vehicle for leaks. ure the movemen[...]

VEHICLE OPERA TION 83 s, buckled st haust is dangerous if inhaled. use other In the driv er's seat § Check operation of horn. § Adjust seat for easy reach of controls. § Adjust head restraints to your size. § Adjust inside and outside rear view mirrors. § Use safety belts as directed. § Assure yourself that all passenger especially child[...]

VEHICLE OPERA TION OPERATE YOUR VEHICLE ECON OM ICA LLY A ND MI NIM IZE POLL UTIO N 84 of driving deter- costs, exhaust . To obtain lution and save w ear and tear e p a light foot on the accelerator. t chan- s. ff. ready to Do not drive longer than necessary your trips to include ces fuel economy. Alw ays essary items. tribute to Your personal sty [...]

VEHICLE OPERA TION TRA IL E R TOW IN G 85 trailer weight and the tongue load must not exceed the specifications listed in the Technical Information/Data section of this manual. Do not ex ceed the gross vehicle w eight which is the w eight of the driver, passen- ger, luggage, trailer hitch and tongue weight of the loaded trailer. rrying hitch confor[...]

VEHICLE OPERA TION 86 ure tongue load of loaded iler can tire pressure of both vehicle g tips betw een your at you cannot accelerate as fast as you normally would because of the added load. Make sure you have enough room to pass. After passing allow plenty of room for y our trailer before changing lanes again. or sudden acceleration. o only after t[...]

VEHICLE OPERA TION DRIVING YOUR AUDI 100 QUA T TRO 87 heel drive heel drive especially on our Audi 100 quattro can ing force applied to the road slip is considerably reduced. heel drive, the driving wheels can spin on slippery surfa- ces if too much acceleration is applied. This greatly reduces tire grip and can re- sult in loss of vehicle control.[...]

VEHICLE OPERA TION 88 wheel th the permanent all-wheel driv e, t wheels may droplaning without w arning which Operating and driving hints Traveling on dry roads W hen traveling on dry roads, your Audi 100 quattro does not drive differently cles with front than .other vehi drive. W i the engine power is transmitted to the road most efficiently. The [...]

VEHICLE OPERA TION 89 hen turning into a par- king space on dry road or when turning is aged Note BS Differential Lock and A The differential lock is to be used only when starting off in difficult road condi- tions. The lock disengages automatically at speeds above approx imately 15 mph or 25 knVh. The lock should be disenga- ged manually if this s[...]

VEHICLE CA RE FUEL TANK 90 The fuel filler neck is on the right rear side panel under the fuel tank flap. Open the flap as illustrated above. The master key and the secondary key both fit the lockable gas cap. W hen putting the lockable cap back on, twist it clockw ise until it stops, then lock. To avoid fuel spilling or evaporating from the fuel t[...]

VEHICLE CARE FUEL SU PPLY 91 Your vehicle is equipped with a cataly - tic converter and requir es unleaded fuel . For maximum engine performance, unleaded premium fuel with an octane rating of 95 RON or 91 AKI is recom- mended. You may also use unleaded regular fuel with a minimum octane rating of 91 RON which corresponds to an anti-knock index (AK[...]

VEHICLE CA RE 92 § unstable idling § surging § misfiring § power loss § engine run-on § engine pinging or knocking arranty. If these problems continue over a long period of time, engine damage can be a result. Damage or malfunction due to poor fuel quality is not covered by the Audi New Vehicle Limited W Recent fuel d evelopmen ts Over the pa[...]

VEHICLE CARE 93 If wrong fuel was put into your tank Leaded instead of unleaded gasoline Do not drive you rear. H ave y our fuel tank drained immediately as otherwise emission controls will be damaged. The fuel system must be drained w hile observing all environmental regulations. It is best to have this performed by your authorized Audi dealer. wi[...]

VEHICLE CARE CLEA NING PRODUCT S EXTERIOR Any automobile is subjected to abuse from 94 t, ribute and can adv ise ou which ones to use for cleaning the industrial fumes, corrosive road sal abandoned lollipops, muddy dog feet, etc.; to name just a few. A w ell cared for Audi can look like new many y ears later. Regular and correct care will cont to m[...]

VEHICLE CARE 95 Do not aim the water jet directly at door or rear lid locks. Tape the key holes to prevent w ater from seeping into the lock The underside of the vehicle picks up dirt and road salt. To guard against corro- sion, it is important to remove mud, de- bris and road salt from the underside with a powerful jet of w ater. Be sure to includ[...]

VEHICLE CARE Outsid e mirrors The outside mirror is provided w ith a coating which reduces daz zle. For this reason, only a soft cloth moistened w ith an alcohol base commercial window cle- 96 ast once a year. See your Audi correct procedures and rgent Then rinse thoroughly and polish, abrasive detergents or che- mical cleaning solvents. To protect[...]

VEHICLE CARE INTERIOR 97 Dirt stains can usually be re- moved with a lukewarm soap water or all aner solution, or a dry foam her trim free from dust. For other damp cloth or sponge. Use a cle- an, soft cloth to rub dry. stains can be removed cleaners or act before they are Glass Use the same cleaning agents as for exterior and polish dry . Fabric U[...]

VEHICLE CARE CORRO SION PRO TECT ION 98 gine compartment, as well as all engine, transmission, front and rear ax le based coating for rotection against corrosion. Howev er, mmend to have the engine com- The en assembly surfaces have been treated at the factory w ith a wax p we reco partment and the underside inspected twice a year for any damage to[...]

VEHICLE CARE MAINTENA NCE 99 vice, or after each 7500 M iles meters) w hichever occurs he maintenance work should be by authorized Audi dealers ions. engine coolant, spent batteries or worn out tires. Your vehicle has been designed to help keep maintenance requirements to a minimum. Howev er, a certain amount of regular maintenance is still necessa[...]

VEHICLE CARE 100 your vehicle running properly . scope of maintenance and repairs by specially trained w orkshop personnel in order to assure proper performance, reliability and safety of the vehicle and its many systems. Improper maintenance, adjustments and repairs can impair the operation and reliability of your car and even void y our vehicle w[...]

VEHICLE CA RE ENGINE HOOD 101 § To unlock engine hood, pull the release lever on left under dashboard. Hood springs up slightly under spring pressure. § In front of vehicle, open hood by depressing the safety catch under hood to the side (arrow) to disengage the catch. § Raise hood by hand. § A fully raised engine hood is held open under spring[...]

VEHICLE CA RE ENGINE COMPA RTM ENT 102 page 1 - Windshield washer container ..... 119 2 - Emergency start assist ............... 145 3 - Air cleaner .................................. 110 4 - Engine oil filler cap ..................... 106 5 - Power steering fluid and Brake booster reservoir .............. 111 ck ...................... 105 oir ....[...]

VEHICLE CARE 103 § Alway s disconnect the battery ground strap if y ou must work n the o fuel sy stem or the electrical s stem. y Never smoke or work near heaters or other fire hazards if y ou must work around fuel. Alway s keep an approved fire extinguisher immediately avail- able. Be especially careful if engine is run- ning: § If work must be [...]

VEHICLE CA RE LUBRICA NTS 104 Engine Your engine was factory filled w ith an all- season high quality engine oil. If y ou need to add oil between oil changes use any high quality petroleum or synthetic based oil with correct specifications. The follow Refer to the temperature chart w hen selecting engine oil. As temperature ran- ges of the differen[...]

VEHICLE CA RE ENGINE OI L 105 Engine oil consumption It is normal for your engine to consume oil. The rate of oil consumption on the quality and viscosity of y our oil, the speed at which the engine is operated, the climate, road conditions as well as the amount of dilution and oxidation of the lubricant. Because of these variables, no standard rat[...]

VEHICLE CA RE Alway s heed WARNINGS on page 100 and 102 106 t all the way § Reinsert dipstick: push i in for an accurate reading. § Pull dipstick out again. T he oil lev el is correct if it is between the "M ax " and "Min" marks on the dipstick. § If oil level is below "M in" mark or not showing on dipstick, add oil[...]

VEHICLE CA RE Alway s heed WARNINGS on page 100 and 102 107 ged lubricating e vehicle in dusty areas, or under predominantly stop-and-go traffic conditions, or when temperatures remain below freez ing for extended periods, the engine oil should be changed more frequently. Due to the detergent additives in the oil, the fresh oil will look dark after[...]

VEHICLE CA RE ENGINE OIL FILTER Alway s heed WARNINGS on page 100 and 102 108 oil. Do not level ithout filter change: you can § Fill the engine with overfill . Alw ays check engine oil with dipstick as described on page 105. Engine oil capacity with filter change: 5.0 qts./4.5 Liters, w 4.5 qts./4.o Liters. Local zoning ordinances or environmen- t[...]

VEHICLE CA RE A UTOM ATIC T RA NSMISSIO N FLIUD / MANUA L TRANSMISSIO N OIL Alway s heed WARNINGS on page 102 109 A utomatic T ransmission Fluid The torque converter and the transmis- sion are lubricated with Automatic Trans- mission Fluid (ATF). The final drive requires hy poid oil SAE 90, which does not hav e to be changed. Checking the ATF level[...]

VEHICLE CARE A IR CLEANE R Alway s heed WARNINGS on page 102 110 A dirty filter element not only reduces the engine output and increases fuel con- sumption considerably but can also cause premature engine wear. Normally, it is not required to service the air cleaner more often than recommen- ded in the Maintenance booklet. If the vehicle is driven [...]

VEHICLE CA RE POWER STEERING / BRA KE BOOSTER Alway s heed WARNINGS on page 102. 111 Both the power steering and the brake er are supplied with pressure by a e proper operation of the hydraulic system. Low fluid level will be indicated by the warning light (see page 50). The fluid reservoir is located in the engi- ne compartment. Checking the f lui[...]

VEHICLE CA RE BRA KE FLUID Alway s heed WARNINGS on page 102. 112 Brake fluid reserv oir The brake fluid reservoir is located at the rear partition of the engine compartment on the left side as seen in driving evel in the brake fluid reserv oir monitored by the brake warning light (see page 50). The fluid level may drop slightly after some time due[...]

VEHICLE CA RE COOL ING SYST EM Alway s heed WARNINGS on page 102. 113 The cooling system is sealed rally requires little attention. The cooling system has been filled at the factory w ith a permanent coolant which does not need to be changed. The cool- ant consists of a mixture of w ater and the manufacturer's coolant additive G11 – antifree[...]

VEHICLE CARE Alway s heed WARNINGS on page 102. 114 has long uld Coolant lo sses Coolant losses may indicate a leak in the cooling system. In this case, the cooling system should be inspected immediately by your authorized Audi dealer. It is not sufficient merely to add coolant. In a sealed system, losses can only occur if the boiling point of the [...]

VEHICLE CARE V-BELT Alway s heed WARNINGS on page 102. 115 system. and erature. Do not overfill the Excess coolant w ill be forced out through the pressure relief valve in the reserv oir when the engine becomes hot. Screw cap on again tightly . Radiator fan The electric radiator fan is controlled by thermoswitches from the coolant engine compartmen[...]

VEHICLE CA RE BA TTERY Alway s heed WARNINGS on page 102. 116 is installed under the rear ) at the front of the seat bench, § Lift out the cushion. To reinstall cushion § Holding at a slight angle, push the seat cushion as far as possible under- neath lower edge of backrest, so that the wire retainers under the seat engage in the corresponding sl[...]

VEHICLE CARE Alway s heed WARNINGS on page 102. 117 Winter opera tion During the winter months, battery capac- ity tends to decrease as temperatures drop. Additionally, more pow er is consu- med while starting, and the headlights, heater, rear window defogger, etc., are used more frequently. Curtail unnece- ssary pow er consumption, particularly in[...]

VEHICLE CARE Alway s heed WARNINGS on page 102. 118 r cables. ust be connected nect positive cable. thout tilting it. in vehicle § Connect charge Charger cables m POSITIVE (+) to POSITIVE (+) and NEGATIVE (-) to NEGA TIVE (-). Do not connect or disconnect charger cables while charger is operating to reduce the danger of exploding. § Switch on cha[...]

VEHICLE CA RE WINDSHIELD / REA R WINDOW WA SHER CONTA INER illing the container Alway s heed WARNINGS on page 102. 119 The w indshield washer container is located in the engine compartment, as illustrated above. The capacity is approx imately 5.6 qts./ 5.3 liters. in the right torage compartment behind the side ts./ er cap adequate ng sol- ent duri[...]

VEHICLE CA RE REPLACING WIPER BL A DES W iper blades must be in good condition to provide clear vision. 120 Clean your wiper blades regularly w ith a windshield washer solution to prev ent streaking. If the blades are very dirty, for example w ith insects, carefully clean the blades with a sponge or a soft brush. Replace your wiper blades once or t[...]

VEHICLE CARE TIR ES / WHEELS 121 ossess maximum New ti res New tires do not p traction and should be driven at modera- te speeds and with caution for the first 100 miles (160 kilometers). Tire tract ion WARNING When driving on wet or slushy roads, a wedge of w ater may build up betw e- en the tires and the road. This pheno- menon is known as aquapl[...]

VEHICLE CA RE 122 be equipped a specified rotation direction. the same service life. Tires should alway s remain on same diagonally. with tires n direction is identified by torque wheel bolts diagonally to 80 ft lb/ Tire ro tation If the front tires are worn more than rear tires, we recommend that you rotate the front tires with the rear tires as s[...]

VEHICLE CARE 123 ever, that you do not let the tires w ear down to this ex tent. W orn tires cannot grip the road surface properly, and are even less effective on w et roads. WARNING § Do not drive with w orn tires or ti- res showing cuts, bruises or other da- mage because they may lead to sud- den deflation causing loss of vehicle control and per[...]

VEHICLE CARE 124 tires on eless tire, stem. T ire A pplies additionally to the Audi 100 quattro All four wheels on the v ehicle must al- way s have tires of the same size, con- d tread type, Different struction an the front or rear wheels may impair vehicle control and w ill damage the Torsen center differential because of the constantly different [...]

VEHICLE CARE 125 2 climate. Tire specification Tire specifications are imprinted on the sidewall of the tires. If in doubt, check with your Audi dealer. All passenger car tires must conform to Federal Safety Requirements in addition to these grades. Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested[...]

VEHICLE CARE the special design tires. Howev er, do ot exceed the max imum tire pressure sidewall. 126 § Because of characteristics of radial ply M + S tires, they should be inflated 3 psi above the cold tire inflation pressures required for the regular radial ply § The tire pressures listed on the sticker inside the fuel tank flap are also appli[...]

VEHICLE CARE DIFFICULT OPERA T ING CONDITIONS Driving under difficult conditions Operating y our vehicle outside the U.S.A . or Canada 127 her, very dusty r car thoroughly inspected. ailable; § fuel may have a considerably lower octane rating. Improper fuel may cause engine damage; § service may be inadequate due to lack of proper service facilit[...]

VEHICLE CARE WINTER DRIVING 128 Bear in mind the following points w hen driving in the w inter: § Have the antifreeze concentration in the cooling system checked before the cold weather starts-see page 113. § Use a scraper to remove snow and ice from the windows and mirrors – see hen ntains in t of be ads, ehi- 87 § W inter weather is particul[...]

VEHICLE CARE A DDIT IONAL A CC ESSORIES, M OD IFICATIONS AND PA RTS REPL A CEM ENT 129 be- fore any modifications are carried out. The Audi 100 incorporates the latest safety design features ensuring a high standard of active and passive safety . This safety could be impaired by any non-approved changes to the original new-car condition. For this r[...]

DO-IT-YOU RSELF SERVICE JA CK AND TOOLS 130 The jack, tools and compact spare w heel are stored together in the spare w heel well, underneath the floor cov ering in the luggage compartment. In the Wagon/Av ant the jack and tools are stored together in the storage compartments behind the right side trim (right illustration). The lug w rench, screwdr[...]

DO-IT-YOU RSELF SERVICE 131 The hexagonal socket in the screw driver handle has been designed to facilitate removing and installing the wheel bolts. To prevent personal injury, alw ays remove the detachable blade w hen using WARNING The screw driver handle must not be used to loosen or tighten wheel bolts. A plastic pin is provided to make it easie[...]

DO-IT-YOU RSELF SERVICE COM PACT SPA RE WHEEL 132 The compact spare wheel is stored in the luggage compartment underneath the floor covering. It is held in place by a bracket and a wing bolt. Check the inflation pressure of the compact spare (60 psi/4.2 bar) periodi- cally to keep the tire ready for use. W hen using the compact spare wheel, note th[...]

DO-IT-YOU RSELF SERVICE CHA NGING A WHEEL 133 WARNING § If y ou have a flat fire, move a safe distance off the road. Turn off the en- gine, switch the emergency flasher on and use other warning devices to alert other motorists. § Passengers must not remain in the vehicle when jacked up. § Make sure that passengers wait in a safe place away from [...]

DO-IT-YOU RSELF SERVICE 134 Step 4 § Securely place jack under the jack point closest to the wheel to be changed. § Guide lifting hook of the jack and make sure that hook grasps the vertical ridge of the jack support securely, so that the jack cannot become dislodged (see illustration above). ust the jack at an angle so that the jack base is slig[...]

DO-IT-YOU RSELF SERVICE 135 rt the wheel bolts with the § Inse screwdriv er handle. Then unscrew the plastic pin and insert the remaining wheel bolt. Tighten all w heel bolts slightly with lug wrench. W heel bolts must be clean and easy to turn – never lubricate or oil wheel bolts . WARNING The screwdriver handle must not be used to tighten whee[...]

DO-IT-YOU RSELF SERVICE FUSES Alway s heed WARNINGS on page 102. 136 A failure in the electrical system may be caused by a blow n fuse. Fuses are arranged in one centralized unit. The fuse/relay box is located under er. ing a fuse ith the plastic r spare fuses (A) of different ratings are provided with the y of spare fuses on hand. They are e of hi[...]

DO-IT-YOU RSELF SERVICE 137 Fuse arr angement according to the numbers in fuse panel from left to right: Amp. 1 Rear fog light ............................... . 15 2 Emergency flasher system ......... . 15 3 Horn, stop lights .......................... . 25 4 Reading lights, clock, trunk light, cigarette lighter, dome light, vanity mirror light, tr[...]

DO-IT-YOU RSELF SER S VICE REPLA CING BULB Before starting to replace a bulb, sw itch f th 138 o n e lb g ints e b s on t e eflec lwa bulb. T e esig lb. is box f ar tai sh i lbs f fet V/ V/ V/ t side marker on) light V/ V/ 2 V/ of e respective circuit. f D ot touch the glass part o the n w bu w ith bare fingers, because the fin te w er pr h left on[...]

DO-IT-YOU RSELF SERVICE § Turn bulb holder counter-clockwise and pull out. 139 § Press defective bulb into holder, turn counter-clockwise, remove and install new bulb. § Push bulb holder into and turn clockwise until firmly light housing d. by er t unit seate Reinstall side marker light un § it fitting light housing into upper and low guide rai[...]

DO-IT-YOU RSELF SER 140 § Open rear lid. § Remove left or right side trim. § Remove compact spare wheel on the left, first aid kit and warning triangle on the right. § Reach into the space between the trim and side panel, push in tabs (see arrows in figure B 43-236 on prev ious page) and remove base plate. l light base plate. T abs must Tail li[...]

DO-IT-YOU RSELF SERVICE 141 d rear Backup light an fog light in § Pry out cover with flat blade of screwdriv er. § Turn bulb socket counterclockwise and pull out. § Replace bulb. 1 – Backup light 2 – Rear fog light § Insert bulb socket and turn clockwise to stop. trunk lid or re ar lid (Wagon/A vant) § Open trunk lid. of en right side edge[...]

DO-IT-YOU RSELF SERVICE 142 Reading light bulbs Pull down hand grip and remove the f § now v isible Phillips screws. § W ith screw driver, carefully pry of (arrow). the plastic coat hook § Remove the now visible Phillips screw. § Push in bulb, turn counter-clockw ise and remove. § Replace bulb. t. § Reinstall ligh Luggage compar tment light ?[...]

DO-IT-YOU RSELF SERVICE H E AD L I G H T AD J U S T M E N T 143 safety. The adlight beams can be adjusted adjustment ockwise to low er B – Lateral adjustment The proper headlight beam alignment is very important to traffic headlight adjustment should therefore only be done w ith a special appliance. Open engine hood The he with the knurled screw [...]

DO-IT-YOU RSELF SERVICE REPLACING THE RADIO 144 Your Or iginal Audi Radio installed at the factory is of the highest technical quality. The speakers are specially designed for the acoustics of the Audi 100 and produce excel lent sound. The system is easy to operate and possesses ex cep- tional receiving and reproducing qualities. Howev er, if you w[...]

DO-IT-YOU RSELF SERVICE EM ERGENCY STARTING Alway s heed WARNINGS on page 102. 145 Damage to the cataly tic converter and/ or other parts of the v ehicle may result. Starting by pushing or towing Vehicles with automatic transmission cannot be started by pushing or towing. Vehicles w ith manual transmission must not be started by pushing or towing. [...]

DO-IT-YOU RSELF SERVICE Alway s heed WARNINGS on page 102. 146 oster car telephone, etc. er to P (Automatic transmission) jumper cables Apply ing a higher voltage bo battery will additionally cause expen- sive damage to sensitive electr onic components, such as relay s, radio, § Vehicle with discharged battery: turn off lights and accessories, rem[...]

DO-IT-YOU RSELF SERVICE Alway s heed WARNINGS on page 102. 147 battery. gine block. n opposite end cable to a bare metal part When assisting an other v ehicle to start: 1. Connect clamp of plus-cable to positive (+) terminal of discharged 2. Connect clamp on opposite end of cable to the emergency start assist (+) terminal. 3. Connect clamp of minus[...]

DO-IT-YOU RSELF SERVICE EMERGENCY TO WING WITH COM M ERCIA L T OWING T RUCK WARNING Never allow passengers to ride in a towed vehicle for any reason. 148 how to operate their equipment safe Detailed in a your d General hints § W henever possible, tow w i th front wheels off ground. § Vehicle may be lifted in rear and moved to position for front h[...]

DO-IT-YOU RSELF SERVICE 149 Rear hook-up Tow ing anchorages are provided at the front and below the rear bumper on the right-hand side. The front tow ing eye is stow ed behind the intake grill and held in place by a plastic clip, For access pull towing eye forward as far as it will go. A tow rope can then be attached to the towing ey e. When towing[...]

DO-IT-YOU RSELF SER LIFTING VEHICLE 150 oil pan, the transmission housing, or the front or rear axle. This could lead to serious damage. The same lifting points as illustrated for the hoist also apply w hen using a floor jack. To avoid damage to the underbody of chassis frame, it is necessary to insert a rubber pad between the floor jack and the li[...]

TECHNICA L DESCRIPTION ENGINE TRANSMISSIO N 151 overhead camshaft. filter. ntinuous , fuel system w ith § Paper element air cleaner. § Exhaust emission control system with activ ated charcoal filter in the fuel system. § Digital electronic ignition with knock sensor. § On-board diagnostic system. § Deceleration fuel shut off. § Long-life spar[...]

TECHNICA L DESCRIPTION SUSPENSION BR AKE S ST EERING , BODY / CHA SSIS 152 nd all-wheel drive uspension. th struts with shock All-wheel drive § Independent wheel suspension. § Four-link diagonal trailing arm sus- pension. § Rear ax le differential with locking mechanism. system dual circuit brake circuits working independently . § Vented front [...]

TECHNICA L DESCRIPTION EM ISSION CON TRO L SYST EM 153 r has become rn to e gasoline. idle unne- nded preven- chedule contained in ns described sion Your Audi is equipped w ith an emission control system, which contains the follo- wing major components: ter irable ter and the proper fun- marking page 105) hicle hicle under these conditions, as othe[...]

TECHNICA L DESCRIPTION 154 on of the sion control To assure efficient operati Emission Control Sy stem: § Have y our vehicle maintained properly and in accordance with the service recommendations as descr y - bed in y our Maintenance booklet. Lack of proper maintenance as w ell as improper use of the vehicle w ill impair the function of the emis s[...]

TECHNICA L DESCRIPTION DI GI TA L EL E CTR ON IC IG NI TION 155 Your engine is equipped with a digital electronic ignition system w ith knock sensor. The system is capable of adjusting the ignition timing automatically to cope with fuels of different anti-knock properties. This makes it possible to use unleaded premium fuel with 95 RON (91 AKI) 1) [...]

TECHNICA L DESCRIPTION THE C ONCEPT OF T HE ALL-WHEEL DRIVE 156[...]

TECHNICA L DESCRIPTION 157 Your Audi 100 quattro is exemplary in the world of passenger v ehicles. T he so- phisticated design of the permanently engaged all-wheel driv e, together w ith the torque sensing and self-locking center differential, combines capabilities of superb efficiency and performance. Properly and wisely used, the performan- ce an[...]

TECHNICA L DESCRIPTION 158 distribution is entirely automatic. T he ice al The Torsen center differential uses a set of worm gears which are designed to lock automatically when the vehicle is on a slippery surface. This means that the differential locks without any action by the driver. W hen driving normally on dry roads, the center differential d[...]

TECHNICA L DESCRIPTION SA FETY SYST EM “ten” Your v ehicle is equipped with the unique Audi safety system "ten" 1) whi c h pretensions the safety belt for the driver and front seat passenger. The system functions automatically to reduce slack in the safety belt w ebbing and further limit forward occupant movement in frontal collisions[...]

TECHNICA L DESCRIP SUPPLEM ENT A L A IR BA TION SYST EM – DRIVER’S SIDE 1) G 160 Vehicles equipped with the Air bag system have the w ord "AIRBAG" stamped in the padded cover on the ste- ering wheel. T here is also a label on the upper surf ace of the fro tal collision occurring within the area indicated in the left illustration. T he[...]

TECHNICA L DESCRIPTION 161 Openings in the Air bag then allow the gas to escape quickly. T he Air bag will deflate sufficiently enabling the driver to see forward once the impact has been absorbed. WARNING § Do not cover, obstruct or change the steering wheel horn pad in any way . Such action could adv ersely af- fect the performance of the A ir b[...]

TECHNICA L DA TA ENGINE DA T A / SPA RK PLUGS 162 ine damage, use only Original Audi spark plugs. It is especially important to note the number of electrodes and heat value. § Since spark plug specifications may change for technical reasons during a current model year, w e recommend that you obtain your spark plugs from an authorized Audi dealer w[...]

TECHNICA L DA TA V-BELT S 163 ator ......................... 11.2x 820 for compressor A/C .............. 12.5x915 0 ere be al W hen replacing a belt, it is not sufficient to use just any belt of the same size. For n, use only Original Audi V- signed for your vehicle. he correct belts can be obtained at your di dealership. for altern for power steer[...]

TECHNICA L DA TA CA PA CIT IES / DIMENSIONS 164 Capacities Fuel tank ....................................... . 21.1 gal /80.0 liters .................................................... . 20.8 Reserve (of total capacity) .......... gal /78.0 liters 2) . 3.2 ng sy stem 2.1 gal /12.0 liters gal /8.0 liters Cooli Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) ...[...]

TECHNICA L DA TA WEIGH TS 165 . load Ratin W eight for front and rear, are pliance Sticker rating includes lus full x. load weight kg per seating position) and the T ight is f rack, duced the max i- an be applied at each Weights The vehicle capacity w eight (max is listed inside the fuel tank flap. ) The Gross Vehicle W eight g (GVW R), and the Gro[...]

TECHNICA L DA TA VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION The vehicle identification number (VIN) is located on the left bottom part of the windshield so that it is visible from the outside. The saf ety compliance sticker is y 166 our assurance that your new vehicle e time the v ehicle w as manufactured. You can find this sticker on the left doorjamb. It shows the m[...]

CONSUMER INFORMA TION SERVICE M A NUA LS 167 A udi Service M anuals Audi Service M anuals are available from Audi Dealers in the United States and Canada. Manuals can also be ordered directly from: Audi Serv ice Manuals Robert Bentley, Inc. 1000 Massachusetts Av enue Cambridge, MA 02138 1-800-423-4595 (United States the can Order f orm Mail to: Aud[...]

CONSUMER INFORMA TION 168[...]

CONSUMER INFORMA TION 169 Audi service manuals are published as soon as possible after model introduction. Please call toll free 1-800- 423-4595 in the United States and Canada from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM Eastern time for the most up to date model year coverage, pricing, and other information. Prices are subject to change without notice. A udi 80 and 9[...]

GA S STATION INFORMA TION LOCATION OF SERVICE POINT S 170[...]

GA S STATION INFORMA TION 1 – Hood release, see page 101. 2 – Fuse box, see page 136. 3 – Coolant ex pansion tank, see page 113. 4 – Engine oil dipstick – difference between "M in" and "'Max " marks is about 1 U.S. quart or 1 liter. 5 – ATF dipstick, see page 109. 6 – Engine oil-filler cap. capacity: wi th fil[...]

A LPHA BETICA L INDEX 172 page ccessories and modifications ....... 129 Air bag system............................. 51,160 ... 110 ...... 67, 70 ..... 78 ... Automatic transmission ............... 117 34,112, 152 Carb 153 Central locki ng system ......................... 8 Child lock .............................................. 9 Child restraint [...]

A LPHA BETICA L INDEX 173 eadphone connection ...................... ent for front seat Instrument panel................................... 4 M aintenance....................................... 35, 60 Rear lid ............................................... 10 Rear seats ........................................ h Ski sa ck .........................[...]

A LPHA BETICA L INDEX 174 page Technical description ................ 151-161 Telephone .......................................... 76 Ten ................................................... 159 Temperature gauge............................ 45 Tires .................................................. 121 Tire specif ication ..........................[...]

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NOTES 176[...]

It has alway s been Audi's policy to continuously improv e its produc ts. Audi therefore reserves the right to make changes in design and specifications, and to make additi ons or improvements in its product, without incurring any obligation to install th em on products previously manufactured. Tex t, illustrations and specifications in this m[...]