Audi A4: Changing a tire
Preparation
You must complete the preparation before changing a tire.
- Read and follow the important safety precautions.
- Set the parking brake.
- Select the "P" selector lever position.
- When towing a trailer: disconnect the trailer from your vehicle.
- Lay out the vehicle tool kit and the spare tire.
- Switch the ignition off.
WARNING
The vehicle must also be secured to prevent it from rolling when using the vehicle jack". Use suitable objects to block the front and back of the wheel that is diagonal from the wheel with the flat tire.
Removing the caps
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Fig. 172 Wheel: wheel bolts with caps
- Slide the plastic clip from the vehicle tool kit onto the cap until it engages > fig. 172.
- Remove the cap with the plastic clip.
Loosening the wheel bolts
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Fig. 173 Wheel: loosening the wheel bolts
- Slide the wheel wrench* from the vehicle tool kit all the way onto the wheel bolt.
- Turn the wheel bolt approximately one turn to the left. To achieve the required torque, hold the end of the wheel wrench". If the wheel bolt will not Loosen, press carefully on the wheel wrench* with your foot. Hold onto the vehicle securely while doing this and make sure your footing is stable.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of an accident, only loosen the wheel bolts gently one turn before raising the vehicle with the vehicle jack*.
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Raising the vehicle
Applies to: vehicles with vehicle jack
Fig. 174 Sill panels: markings
Fig. 175 Sill: positioning the vehicle jack
Place the vehicle jack from the vehicle tool kit
on a firm surface. Use a flat, s
Finishing
Reinstall any covers on the wheel bolts that
were removed.
Store the vehicle tool kit in its designated
place.
If the removed wheel does not fit in the spare
wheel well, store it securely in th
Jump starting
Preparation
You should only perform the steps that follow if
you have the necessary tools and technical expertise.
If the engine does not start because the vehicle
battery is drained, you can jump sta
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Securing child safety seats to the lower LATCH anchors
Fig. 71 Rear bench seat: lower LATCH anchors
Observe the safety precautions.
In the United States and Canada, child safety
seats can be secured without safety belts using
the LATCH system. LATCH stands for Lower Anchors
and Tethers for Children. In Canada, similar
systems are called UCRA, LUAS, or
Safety belts
General information
Each seat is equipped with a three-point safety
belt. Safety belts that are worn correctly are the
most effective way to reduce the risk of serious or
fatal injuries in a collision. Therefore, wear your
safety belt correctly and make sure that all vehicle
passengers are also wear
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