height AUDI TT COUPE 2016 User Guide

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car to keep your balance and take care not
to slip.
Raising the vehicle
The vehicle must be li~ed w ith the jock first be­
fore the wheel can be removed.
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Fig. 203 Sill panels: markings
Fig.
204 Sill : po sitioning th e ve hicl e jack
... Engage the parking brake to prevent your vehi­
cle from rolling unintentionally.
... Move the selector lever to position P.
... Find the marking (imprint) on the sill that is
nearest the wheel that will be changed. Behind
the marking, there is a lifting point on the sill
for
the vehicle jack.
... Vehicles with a sill: note the position of the sill
when positioning
the vehicle jack o fig. 204.
... Place the vehicle jack (vehicle tool kit) on a firm
surface.
Use a flat, stable support if necessary.
On a slippery surface such as tile, you should
use a non-slip pad (such as a rubber mat) o _&.
... Turn the vehicle jack located under the lifting
point on the sill to raise the jack until its arm@
c:> fig. 204 is located under the designated plas­
tic
mount c:> _&, c:>Q).
... Align the jack so that its arm@o fig. 204 en­
gages in the designated lifting point in the door
sill and the movable base@ lies flat on the
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ground. The base@ must be vertical under the
lifting point@ .
... Wind the jack up further until the flat tire
comes off the ground c:> _&.
Position the vehicle jack only under the designat­
ed lifting points on the sill c:> fig. 203. There is ex­
actly
one location for each wheel. The jack must
not be positioned at any other location c:> .&,c:>Q).
An unstable surface under the jack can cause the
vehicle to slip off the jack. Always provide a firm
base for the jack on the ground. If necessary
place a
sturdy board or similar support under the
jack. On hard, slippery surfaces (such as tiles)
u
se a rubber mat or similar to prevent the jack
from slipping c:> .&..
A WARNING
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-You or your passengers could be injured
while changing a
wheel if you do not follow
these safety precautions:
- Position
the vehicle jack only at the desig­
nated lifting points and align the jack.
Otherwise,
the vehicle jack could slip and
cause an injury if it does not have suffi­
cient hold on the vehicle.
- 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 .
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On hard, slippery surface (such as tiles)
use a
rubber mat or similar to prevent the
jack
from s lipp ing.
-
Only rais e your vehicle with the vehicle
jack provided by
the factory. If you use a
vehicle jack for
another vehicle, your vehi­
cle can slide
and cause injury .
- Changes
in temperature or load can affect
the height of the vehicle.
- Never
start the engine when the vehicle is
raised, which could
cause an accident .
-
Support the vehicle securely with appro­
priate stands if work is to be performed
underneath the vehicle; otherwise, there
is a potential risk of injury.

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-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.
- Changes
in temperature or load can affect
the height of the vehicle.
CD Note
Do not lift the vehicle by the sill. Position the
vehicle jack only at the designated lifting
points on the sill. Otherwise, your vehicle will
be damaged.
Taking the wheel off/installing the spare
Follow these instructions step-by-step for chang­
ing the wheel.
Fig. 205 Chang ing a wheel: using the screwdr ive r handle
(with
the b lade remo ved) to turn the bolts
Fig. 206 Changing a wheel: alignme nt pin inside the top
hole
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After you have loosened all wheel bolts and
raised
the vehicle off the ground, remove and re­
place
the wheel as follows:
Removing the wheel
.... Use the hexagonal socket in the screwdriver
handle
to completely remove the topmost
wheel bolt and set it aside on a clean surface
¢fig. 205.
.... Screw the threaded end of the alignment pin
from the tool kit hand-tight into the empty bolt
hole ¢fig. 206.
.,. Then remove the other wheel bolts as described
above .
.,. Take off the wheel leaving the alignment pin in
the bolt hole ~CD.
Putting on the compact spare wheel
... Lift the spare wheel and carefully slide it over
the alignment pin to guide it in place ¢(0.
... Use the hexagonal socket in the screwdriver
handle to screw in and tighten all wheel bolts
slightly .
.,. Remove the alignment pin and insert and tight­
en the remaining wheel bolt slightly like the
rest .
.... Turn the jack handle counter-clockwise to lower
the vehicle until the jack is fully released .
.... Use the wheel bolt wrench to tighten all wheel
bolts firmly ¢ page 2 79. Tighten them cross­
wise,
from one bolt to the (approximately) op­
posite one, to keep the wheel centered.
CD Note
When removing or installing the wheel, the
rim could hit the brake rotor and damage the
rotor. Work carefully and have a second per­
son help you.
@ Tips
Never use the hexagonal socket in the handle
of the screwdriver to loosen or tighten the
wheel bolts.
-Pull the reversible blade from the screwdriv­
er before you use the hexagonal socket in
the handle to turn the wheel bolts.
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The vehicle capacity weight (max. load) is listed
either on the driver's side B-pillar or inside the
fuel filler flap.
& WARNING
- The
actual Gross Axle Weight Rating at the
front and rear axles should not exceed the
permissible weights, and their combination
must not exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating .
- Exceeding
permissible weight ratings can
result in vehicle damage, accidents and per­
sonal injury .
Dimensions
The dimensions can vary depending on the model
and equipment.
Length
Width
Width
across the mirrors
Height at curb weight
When driving on poor roads, by curbs and on
steep ramps, make sure that low-lying compo­
nents such as the spoiler and exhaust system do
Capacities
Fuel tank
Windshield and headlight washer system*
Technical data
@ Note
- The vehicle capacity
weight figures apply
when the load is distributed evenly in the
vehicle (passengers and luggage). When
transporting a heavy load in the luggage
compartment, carry the load as near to the
rear axle as possible so that the vehicle's
handling is not impaired.
-Do not exceed the maximum permissible
axle loads or the maximum gross vehicle
weight. Always remember that the vehicle's
handling will be affected by the extra load.
Therefore, adjust your speed accordingly.
- Always
observe local regulations.
in (mm) 164.7 (4,184)
in (mm) 72.l (1832)
in (mm) 77.4 (1966)
in (mm) 53.3 (1353)
not come into contact with these or they could be
damaged. This applies especially when the vehi­
cle is fully loaded.
gal (l) approx. 14.5 (55)
gal (l) approx. 2.4 (9.0)
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