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Modern like never before the aluminium body, quattro technology, an extensive range of high tech engines, an excellent convenience and safety package and a high level of ecological compatibility are the key components of our cutting edge concept. 2 Contents Page Vehicle safety . 4 Engine 12 Gearbox . 15 Running gear 22 Air conditioning system . 30 Electrics . 40 Service 68 Body 70 The descriptions given on the following pages refer only to the technical status of the A8 major product upgrade. New Important The Self Study Programme provides you with information Note regarding designs and functions. The Self Study Programme is not a Workshop Manual For maintenance and repair work, always refer to the current technical literature. 3 Vehicle safety System overview J220 J218 / K75 N95 E3 V94 F220 F221 F222 W F223 J234 F140 N199 G179 N153 G177 F145 N201 N277 N196 Legend E3 Hazard warning light switch G178 Seat occupied sensor, E224 Airbag cutoff switch, driver s side rear passenger s side G179 Side airbag crash sensor, F140 Front left belt switch driver s side B pillar F141 Front right belt switch G180 Side airbag crash sensor, F145 Rear belt switch, driver s side front passenger s side B pillar F146 Rear belt switch, front passenger s J17 Fuel relay side J218 Combination processor in dash panel F158 Switch 1 for belt tensioner insert J220 Motronic control unit G6 Fuel pump J234 Airbag control unit G128 Seat occupied sensor, front K75 Airbag warning lamp passenger s side K145 Airbag off warning lamp, G177 Seat occupied sensor, driver s side front passenger s side rear N95 Airbag igniter, driver s side 4 J17 G6 AIRBAG E224 N131 K145 AIRBAG AUS EIN OFF G128 F141 N200 G180 N154 G178 F158 F146 N202 N198 N197 N278 SSP213 013 N131 Airbag igniter 1 , front passenger s N201 Rear side airbag igniter, side driver