Audi A4: Fluids in the A/C system
Refrigerant in the A/C system
The sticker in the motor compartment provides
information about the type and amount of refrigerant
used in the vehicle's A/C system. The sticker
is located in the front section of the motor
compartment or at the front or back of the hood.
Warning: the A/C system must only
be serviced by qualified technicians.
Refrigerant type
Lubricant type
Refer to the service information
(only available for authorized Audi
dealers or authorized Audi Service
Facilities)
The A/C system must only be
serviced by qualified technicians.
Flammable refrigerant
Make sure all components are
disposed
of correctly and never install components in the vehicle that have
been removed from old vehicles or
taken from recycling.
Lubricant in the A/C system
The sticker in the motor compartment provides
information about the type and amount of refrigerant
oil used in the vehicle's A/C system. For the
refrigerant oil quantity, refer to the Technical Data.
WARNING
To ensure secure and safe operation, the A/C
system must only be serviced by qualified
technicians and certified technicians (SAE
standard J2845).
Tips
- Never repair the A/C system evaporator with
components from old vehicles or from recycling.
- New replacement evaporators for portable
A/C systems must be certified and labeled
as such, so that they comply with the SAE
standard J2842 HFO-1234yf and R744.
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Convenience key
Applies to: vehicles with convenience key
Fig. 94 Center console: starting the engine
Requirement: the key must be in the vehicle.
Starting the engine
Press and hold the brake pedal
Starting to drive, stopping, and parking
Starting from a stop
Press and hold the brake pedal.
Start the engine.
Select "D" or "R".
Release the parking brake.
Release the brake pedal. The vehicle
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The reservoir collects the vaporized and gaseous mixture
coming from the evaporator to ensure the compressor only
receives gaseous refrigerant. Gaseous refrigerant is formed from
the vapor.
The refrigerant oil flowing in the circuit is not retained
in the reservoir as it has an oil drilling.
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Note
Switch pressures, removing and installing switches as well
as switch arrangement and version. Refer to vehicle specific
refrigerant circuit
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