Vehicles with a High Voltage System (Hybrid Vehicles)
Extremely Dangerous Due to High-Voltage
The high-voltage system is under high-voltage. Death or serious
bodily injury by electric shock.
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The refrigerant circuit was completely empty (for example
with larger leak or cracked hose)
Note
In the event of only a minor leak with slow escape of
refrigerant (e.g. at a small leakage
Note
Cleaning the refrigerant circuit means flushing with
refrigerant R134a. Refer to
→ Chapter "Refrigerant Circuit, Cleaning (Flushing), with
Refrigerant R134a".
If a faulty A/C
Regular, proper care helps to maintain your vehicle's
value. It can also be a requirement when
submitting warranty claims for corrosion damage
and paint defects on the body.
The required cleaning and care products can be
obtained from an authorized Audi dealer or authorized
Service Facility. Read a
WARNING
Risk of short circuit
The A/C compressor works with up to 288 volts at 800
to 8,600 RPM.
Do not touch the A/C compressor when the ignition is
turned on or when the drive machines are activated
because of the short circuit risk.
The A/C compressor extracts the refrigerant gas fr