jack points AUDI A5 COUPE 2010 Owners Manual

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Fig. 244 Close-up:
proper positioning of
jack
The location of the jack point is indicated by an indentation
on the underside of the vehicle :::;,
page 315, fig. 243.
- Activate the
parking brake to prevent the vehicle from
rolling unintentionally.
Shift into
1st gear on vehicles with manual transmission
or move the selector lever to the
P position on vehicles
with automatic transmission*.
- Find the
lifting point in the sill that is closest to the faulty
wheel :::;,
page 315, fig. 243.
- Turn the handwheel on the
vehicle jack until the jaw
:::;, fig. 244 @ covers the
notch on the vehicle.
- Align the vehicle jack so the jaw @ covers the notch and
the base plate ® is flat on the floor. The base plate®
must be
vertical under the lifting point @.
Install the rod on the vehicle jack: Insert the rod into the
opening on the handwheel. Turn the rod left or right to
secure it.
- Continue raising the jack with the rod until the wheel lifts
off the ground slightly.
Only position the vehicle jack at the designated points~ page 315,
fig. 243. There is exactly one location for each wheel. Do not position
the jack in any other locations.
Soft ground under the jack can cause the vehicle to slip off the jack.
Always place the jack on firm ground. Use a flat, stable support if
necessary. Use a non -slip surface such as a rubber mat on a
slippery
surface
such as tile.
& WARNING
• You or your passengers could be injured while changing a
wheel if you do not follow these safety precautions:
-Positioning the jack under the vehicle at any other place than
those indicated above may damage the vehicle or may result in
personal injuries.
- A soft or unstable surface under the jack may cause the
vehicle to slip off the jack. Always provide a firm base for the
jack on the ground.
If necessary, use a sturdy board under the
jack.
- On hard, slippery surface (such as tiles) use a rubber mat or
similar to prevent the jack from slipping.
• To help prevent injury to yourself and your passengers:
- Do not raise the vehicle until you are sure the jack is securely
engaged.
- Passengers must not remain in the vehicle when it is jacked
up.
- Make sure that passengers wait
in a safe place away from
the vehicle and well away from the road and traffic.
- Make sure jack position is correct, adjust as necessary and
then continue to raise the jack. •

Emergency situations -
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- Attach the winch hook to the rear towline eye previously
installed.
[ i ] Tips
Check carefully to make sure the hook -up is secure before moving
the car up the flatbed truck ramp. •
Lifting vehicle
Lifting with workshop hoist and with floor
jack
The vehicle may only be lifted at the lifting points illus ­
trated.
Fig . 257 Front lifting
point
- Read and heed WARNING~&.
Fig. 258 Rear lifting
point
- Locate li fting points ~ fig. 257 and ~ fig. 258.
- Adjust lifting arms of workshop hoist or floor jack to
match vehicle lifting points.
- Insert a rubber pad between the floor jack/workshop
hoist and the lifting points.
If you must lift your vehicle with a floor jack to work underneath , be
sure the vehicle is safely supported on stands intended for this
purpose .
Front lifting point
The lifting point is located on the floor pan reinforcement about at
the same level as the jack mounting point=> fig. 257.
Do not lift the
vehicle at the vertical sill reinforcement .
Rear lifting point
The lifting point is located on the vertical reinforcement of the lower
s ill for the onboard jack=> fig. 258.
Lifting vvith vehicle jack
Refer to => page 315 .
Vehicle care Do-it-yourself service irechnical data

-Emergency situations PW:f..._--=---=----------------
& WARNING
• To reduce the risk of serious injury and vehicle damage .
- Always lift the vehicle only at the special workshop hoist and
floor jack lift points illustrated~ page
331, fig. 257 and
~ page 331, fig. 258.
- Failure to lift the vehicle at these points could cause the
vehicle to tilt or fall from a lift if there is a change in vehicle
weight distribution and balance. This might happen, for
example, when heavy components such as the engine block or
transmission are removed.
• When removing heavy components like these, anchor vehicle
to hoist or add corresponding weights to maintain the center of
gravity. Otherwise, the vehicle might tilt or slip off the hoist,
causing serious personal injury.
0 Note
• Be aware of the following points before lifting the vehicle:
- The vehicle should never be lifted or jacked up from under­
neath the engine oil pan, the transmission housing, the front or
rear axle or the body side members . This could lead to serious
damage.
- To avoid damage to the underbody or chassis frame, a rubber
pad must be inserted between the floor jack and the lift points.
- Before driving over a workshop hoist, check that the vehicle
weight does not exceed the permissible lifting capacity of the hoist .
- Before driving over a workshop hoist, ensure that there is sufficient clearance between the hoist and low parts of the
vehicle. •