Audi A6 Typ 4G: Raising the vehicle

The vehicle must be lifted with the jack first before the wheel can be removed.

Fig. 198 Sill panels: markings

Fig. 199 Sill: positioning the vehicle jack

• Activate the vehicle jack mode in the MMI: [CAR] function button > (Car) systems control button > Servicing & checks > Air susp.: jack mode > On.
• Engage the parking brake to prevent your vehicle 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 fig. 198. Behind the marking, there is a lifting point on the sill for the vehicle jack.
• Applies to: vehicles with a sill: Remove the cover from the sill before lifting the vehicle with a vehicle jack.
• Turn the vehicle jack located under the lifting point on the sill to raise the jack until its arm A fig. 199 is located under the designated plastic mount.
• Align the jack so that its arm A fig. 199 engages in the designated lifting point in the door sill and the movable base B lies flat on the ground. The base B must be vertical under the lifting point A.
• Wind the jack up further until the flat tire comes off the ground .

Position the vehicle jack only under the designated lifting points on the sill fig. 198. There is exactly one location for each wheel. The jack must not be positioned at any other location .

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) use a rubber mat or similar to prevent the jack from slipping  .

WARNING

• 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 designated lifting points and align the jack.

    Otherwise, the vehicle jack could slip and cause an injury if it does not have sufficient 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.

  • 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.
• Changes in temperature or load can affect the height of the vehicle.

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.

Tips

The vehicle jack mode switches off automatically at speeds above 6 mph (10 km/h).

Removing and installing the sill extension cover

Applies to: vehicles with sill extension

Fig. 200 Sill: removing the cover

• Pull the cover down to remove it. fig. 200
• To install the cover, insert it in the mount and press it upward until it clicks into place. The cover must be flush with the surface of the sill extension.

Tips

Some models may also have a cover for the rear vehicle lift point.

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