2008 AUDI A4 AVANT warning

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Fig. 229 Clo se- up:
pr ope r pos itio ning of
l ifting ja ck
- Posi tion the jack below the doo r si ll un der the mounting
point
t h at is c losest to the whee l to be changed
=> page 321, fig . 228.
- Turn the
jack handle cloc kw ise unt il the jack arm jus t fits
underneath the rib running along th e under body
=> & .
Align the jack so that th e jack arm claw=> fig. 229 @ fits
snugly arou nd the under bod y rib and t he movab le base
plate @ sits flat on the ground.
W ind t he jac k up fur ther until th e fl at wh eel comes off th e
g roun d=> & .
Recesses a t the fron t a nd r ear of th e u nderbody rib ma rk the prop er
mounting locations for the
jack~ page 321 , fig. 228. There is only
one
designated jack mo unting point fo r each w hee l. Do not apply
the jack anywhere else
=> & -
The jack should be positioned approximately 6 in. (15 cm) behind
t he fron t whe el or 10 in . (25 cm) in fron t of t he rear whee l.
An unstab le surface unde r the jack can cause the vehicle to s lip off
the jac k. Alwa ys provi de a fir m base fo r the jack on the g roun d. If
necessary place a sturdy board or simi lar support under the jack . On hard
, slippery surfaces (su ch as tiles) use a rubber mat or simi lar to
p revent the jack fr om
slippi ng => & .
& WARNING
• You or your pa ssengers could be injured while changing a
wheel if you do not follow safety precaut ions:
- Mounting the jack under the veh icle at any other place than
indicated above may damage the vehicle or may result in
personal injuries .
- A soft or unstable surfa ce under the ja ck may cause the
vehicle to slip off the ja ck. Always provide a firm base for the
jack on the gro und .
If nece ss ary , 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 i s securely
engaged .
- Passengers must not remain in the vehicle when it is jacked
up .
- Make sure that pa ssengers wait in a s afe pla ce away from
the vehicle and well away from the roadway and traffic .
- Make sure jack position is correct , adjust as necessary and
then continue to raise the jack .
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• Pull the reversible b lade from the screwdriver before you use the
h exago nal soc ket i n the ha ndle to tur n the wheel bo lts.
• When mounting tires with
unidirectional tread design make sure
th e trea d pat tern is po inte d the rig ht
way => page 324.
• T he whee l bo lts should be clean and easy to turn. Check for dirt
and c orrosio n on the m ating su rfaces of bo th the whee l a nd th e
hub . Remove a ll dirt from these surfaces before remou nting the
w heel. •
Tires with unidirectional tread design
T ir es wit h unid irectio nal tr ea d d esign must b e moun ted
with th eir tread pattern po int ed the r ight direction .
Using a spare tire with a tread pattern intended for use
in a specific direction
Whe n usi ng a s pa re t ire wi th a tre ad patte rn inte nd ed for use in a
specific direct ion, please note the followin g:
• The di rec tio n of rot ation is marked by an arr ow on th e s ide o f the
tir e.
• If the s pare tir e ha s to be ins talle d in th e inco rrect directi on i n the
event of a flat tire, use th e spar e tire on ly temporarily since the tire
w ill n ot be a ble to achieve it s optimum pe rform ance cha rac te ri sti cs
wi th r egar d to a qua plani ng , noise an d w ear .
• W e rec om mend th at p arti cula r att ent ion be pai d to this fac t
dur in g wet weath er and that you adjust your sp eed to match road
c o nd it io ns.
• R eplace the flat ti re with a new one and have it instal led on your
v e hi cle as soo n as poss ib le to re st ore th e hand ling a dva ntages of a
p roper ly pointed direction -dependent t ire.•
Notes on wheel change
P lease read the information => page 305 , "N ew tire s and replacing
t ir es a nd whe els" if you are going to use a spa re tire w hich is
different from the t ires on you r ve h ic le.
Aft er you ch ange a tire:
• Check the tire pressure on the spare immediately after
mounting .
• Have the wheel bolt tightening torque checked with a torque
wrench as soon as possible by your authorized Audi dealer or a qualified service station .
• On steel and alloy wheel rims , the wheel bolts are correctly tight­
ened with a torque of 90 ft lb (120 Nm ).
• If you notice while changing a tire that the wheel bolts are
corroded and difficult to turn while changing a tire , they should be
replaced before you check the tightening torque.
• Replace the flat tire with a new one and have it installed on your
vehicle as soon as possible . Remount the wheel cover.
Until then, drive with extra care and at reduced speeds .
& WARNING
• If you are going to equip your vehi cle with tires or rims which
differ from those which were factory installed , then be sure to read
the information
=> page 305 , "New tires and replacing tires and
wheels ".
• Always make sure the damaged wheel or even a flat tire and
the jack and tool kit are properly secured in the luggage compart­
ment and are not loose in the passenger compartment .
• In an accident or sudden maneuver they could fly forward ,
injuring anyone in the vehicle .
• Always store damaged wheel, jack and tools securely in
luggage compartment . Otherwise, in an accident or sudden

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& WARNING (continued )
maneuver the y could fl y forward , causing injury to passengers in
the vehicle.
0 Note
Do no t use com merc ial ly availab le tire seala nts. O the rw ise, t he elec ­
trica l components of the tire pressure monitoring system * wil l no
l o nger work p roperly and t he sensor fo r the tir e pressure moni­
toring system wi ll have to be replaced by a qua lified workshop .•
Do -it -yourself service

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Fuses and bulbs
Fuses
Repl ac ing a fu se
A problem in the electrical system may be caused by a
blown fuse.
Fig . 232 End face of
instrument panel :
removing cover plate
to access fuses
Fig . 233 Fuse carrier
behind the instrument
panel end face, cover
removed
- Switch off the ignition and the electrical component
affected.
- Carefully pry the face cover off the instrument panel
using the ignition key or a
screwdriver ~ fig. 232.
- Check the fuse listing on the next pages to find out which
fuse belongs to the component which has failed
~ page 327, "Fuse list".
- Remove the blown fuse with the plastic clip provided.
The clip is located on the holder in the fuse box.
- Replace a blown fuse (recognizable by the melted metal
strip inside) with a fuse of the same amperage .
- Firmly snap the cover back onto the instrument panel
face.
The various electrical circuits are protected by fuses. The fuses are
clustered in a centralized unit. The unit is located behind the face
panel at the end of the instrument panel. The crank for operating
the sunroof in case of a power failure is also stored behind the face
panel ~ page 70.
Two spare fuses and a sticker identifying the fuses are located on
the inside of the fuse box cover.
You are well advised to keep a supply of spare fuses in your vehicle.
Fuses with the proper ampere ratings are available at your Audi
d ea le r.
& WARNING
Never replace a fuse with one that has a higher amperage rating.
• A fuse with a too high amperage could damage the electrical
part and cause a fire.
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No.
37
38
39
40
41
43
44
Equipm ent
Pump for windshie ld and headlight washer *
system
Central elect ric, anti -theft a larm system, rear
lid/ tr u nk release
Rad io
Horn
Auxiliary hea tin g
Electronic Stab ilization P rogram (ESP)
Engine timing
Seat heating
Automatic circuit bre akers : Amps
30
15
20
25
30
25
15
35
T he electric power windows and the electr ic seat adjusters are
pro tected with circu it breakers which reset automatica lly after the
circuit overload has been corrected .
[ i ] Tip s
• Whenever replacing a fuse, always consult the sticker on the
inside of the fuse panel cover . It contains the most up -to -date info r­
mat ion regarding the fuse arrangement . If in doubt , ask your autho ­
rized Audi Service adv isor .
• Some of the equipment items listed are op tiona l o r only avail ­
able on certa in model configu rations .•
Bulbs
A pplies to vehicle s: wit h xenon he ad ligh ts
Replacing light bulbs
For your safety, we recommend that you have your autho ­
rized Audi dealer replace any bulbs for you.
I t is becoming increasing ly more and more difficult t o replace
vehic le light bulbs since in many cases, other parts of the car must
first be removed before yo u are able to get to the bu lb . T his applies
especia lly to the ligh t bu lbs in the front of your car which you can
only reach th rough the eng ine compartment.
Sheet metal and bulb ho lders can have sharp edges that can cause
s e rious cuts, and parts must be correctly taken apart and th en prop­
erly put back together to help prevent breakage of par ts and long
te rm damage from water that can enter housings that have not
been properly resealed .
For your safety , we recommend that you have your authorized Audi
dea ler replace any bulbs for you, since your dealer has the prope r
tools, the correct bulbs and the expertise .
Gas di sc harge l amp s (x enon l ight s)*:
Due to the h igh e lectrical voltage, have t he bu lbs replaced by a qual ­
ified technician . Head lights with xenon light are identified by the
high voltage sticker .
& WARNING
Changing xenon lamps without the ne cessary equipment c an
c au se seriou s per sonal injury .
• Bulb s are pres surized and can explode when being changed.
Potential ri sk of injur y!
• On vehicle s equipped with ga s di scharge bulb s (xenon ligh t)*
life -threaten ing injurie s can re sult from impr oper h andling of the
high -voltage portion s of su ch lamp s!
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& WARNING (continued)
• Only your authorized Audi dealer or a qualified workshop
should change the bulbs in gas discharge lamps.
[ i] Tips
• If you sti ll pr efer to replace t he li ght bu lbs yourself, be aware t hat
the eng ine compartment is a hazardous area to work
in => page 265,
"En gine co mpa rtme nt"=> &.
• S ince t he A ud i elect rical system feeds a slig htly highe r vo ltage to
your h eadlights t han common, w e strongly recommend that you
replace low beam front bulbs on ly with Long life bulbs designed for
e xte nded d urab ility.•
Do -it -yourself service

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Emergency situations
General
This section i s intended for trained emergency crews and working
personnel who have the necessary tools and equipment to perform
these operations.
•
Starting by pushing or towing
0 Note
Vehicles with an automatic transmission cannot be started by
pushing or towing . •
Starting with jumper cables
If n ece ssary, the eng in e can b e star ted by conne cting it to
the battery of another veh ic le .
If th e engin e shou ld fai l to start because of a discharged or weak
b at te ry, the batt ery can be co nnected t o the ba ttery of
another
ve hic le, us ing a pair of jumper cables to start the engine.
Jumper cables
Use
only jumper cables of sufficient ly large cross se ction to safe ly
c a rry the st ar ter curr ent. Refer to th e m anuf actu rer's specific ations.
Us e on ly j um per ca bles with
isolated term ina l clam ps and prop erly
marked for distinction:
plus (+l cable in most c ases c olored red
minus (- l cable in most cases co lored black .
& WARNING
Batteries contain electricity , acid, and gas . Any of these can cause
very serious or fatal injury. Follow the instructions below for safe
handling of your vehicle 's battery.
• Always shield your eyes and avoid leaning over the battery
whenever possible .
• A discharged battery can already freeze at temperatures just
below 32 °F (0 °Cl. Before connecting a jumper cable, the frozen
battery must be thawed completely , otherwise it could explode.
• Do not allow battery acid to contact eyes or skin . Flush any
contacted area with water immediately .
• Improper use of a booster battery to start a vehicle may cause
an explosion.
• Vehicle batteries generate e xplosive gases . Keep sparks, flame
and lighted cigarettes away from batteries.
• Do not try to jump start any vehicle with a low ac id level in the
battery.
• The voltage of the booster battery must also have a 12-Volt
rating . The capacity (Ahl of the booster battery should not be
lower than that of the discharged battery . Use of batteries of
different voltage or substantially different
" Ah " rating may cause
an e xplosion and personal injury .
• Never charge a frozen battery. Gas trapped in the ice may cause
an explosion .
• Never charge or use a battery that has been frozen . The battery
case may have be weakened.
• Use of batteries of different voltage or substantially different
capacity (Ah ) rating may cause an explosion and injury . The
capacity (Ah l of the booster battery should not be lower than that
of the discharged battery . ..,_

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/b, WARNING (continued)
• Before you check anything in the engine compartment, always
read and heed all
WARNINGS~ page 265, "Engine compartment".
0 Note
• Applying a higher voltage booster battery will cause expensive
damage to sensitive electronic components, such as control units,
relays, radio, etc .
• There must be no electrical contact between the vehicles as
otherwise current could already start to flow as soon as the positive
( + ) terminals are connected.
[ i] Tips
• The discharged battery must be properly connected to the
vehicle's electrical system. •
Use of jumper cables
Make sure to connect the jumper cable clamps in exactly
the order described below!
Vehicle with discharged battery:
Fig. 234 Jump­
starting with the
battery of another
vehicle: A -discharged
vehicle battery, B -
booster battery
- Turn off lights and accessories, move lever of automatic
transmission to
N (Neutral) or P (Park) and set parking
brake.
Connect POSITIVE (+) to POSITIVE (+) (red)
1. Connect clamp of plus cable to positive( +) terminal (D
:::> fig. 234 of discharged vehicle battery @.
2. Connect clamp on opposite end of cable to positive(+)
terminal
@ of booster battery ®·
Connect NEGATIVE (-) to NEGATIVE (-) (black)
3. Connect clamp of minus cable (black) to negative (-)
terminal
0 of booster battery®·
Do-it-yourse lf service irechnical data