Audi A6 Typ 4G: Diesel particulate filter
Applies to: vehicles with diesel engine
The diesel particulate filter filters nearly all of
the soot particles out of the exhaust. The filter
cleans itself automatically under normal driving
conditions. If the filter cannot clean itself (for example,
because you are only driving short distances),
the filter becomes clogged with soot and
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symbol for the diesel
particulate filter illuminates.
WARNING
- Do not park your vehicle over flammable
materials such as grass or leaves because the high temperature of the diesel
particulate
filter could start a fire.
- Do not apply an underbody protectant in the
exhaust system area or a fire could start.
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Working in the engine compartment
Special care is required if you are working in the
engine compartment
For work in the engine compartment, such as
checking and filling fluids, there is a risk of inju
The hood is released from inside the vehicle.
Fig. 180 Driver footwell: release lever
Fig. 181 Rocker switch under the hood
Make sure the wiper arms are not raised up from
the windshield. Otherwise
The most important check points.
Fig. 182 Typical location of the reservoir and the engine oil filler opening
jump start point (-) with hex head screw
jump start point (+) under a cover
Engine oi
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Overview - Center Differential Housing
Overview - Center Differential Housing, Bolted Driveshaft
The Center Differential Housing Can Also be Removed and
Installed With The Transmission Installed. Refer to
→ Chapter "Center Differential Housing, Removing and Installing,
Bolted Driveshaft".
Extremely Dangerous Due to High-Voltage
The high-voltage system is under high-voltage. Death or serious
bodily injury by electric shock.
- Individuals with electronic/medical life- and health sustaining
machines in or on their person cannot perform any work on high-voltage
systems. Life- and
