0 co .... N ,..... N .... 0 0 :c '
¢fig. 279. Behind the marking, there is a lift
ing point on the sill for the vehicle jack.
~ Turn the vehicle jack located under the lifting
point on the sill to raise the jack until its arm@
¢
fig . 280 is located under the designated plas
tic mount ¢.&.
in AB: Raising the vehicle on
page 316 ¢
(D.
~ Align the jack so that its arm @¢ fig. 280 en
gages in the designated lift ing point in the door
s ill and the movable base @ lies flat on the
ground . The base @ must be
vertical under the
lifting point@.
~ Wind the jack up further until the flat tire
comes
off the ground ¢ .&. in AB: Raising the
vehicle on page 316.
Position the vehicle jack only under the designat
ed lifting points on the sill
¢ page 315, fig. 277.
There is exactly
one l ocation for each wheel. The
jack must not be positioned at any other location
¢&. in AB: Raising the vehicle on page 316¢(]).
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 s imilar to prevent the jack
from sl ipping
Q &. .
A WARNING
-
-Yo u or your passe ngers could be injured
wh ile chang ing a wheel if you do not follow
these safety precautions:
- Position the veh icle jack only at the desig
nated lifting points and align the jack .
Otherw ise, 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 stu rdy
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 you rself and yo ur
passengers:
Emergency assistance
- 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.
(D 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.
(D Tips
The vehicle jack mode switches off automati
cally at speeds above 10 km/h.
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Tech nical data
Dimensions
Length (in (mm )) Width (in (mm ))
Width across the Height at curb
mirrors (in (mm )) weight (in (mm ))
A8 L 207.3 (5,265) 76.7 (1,949) 83.l (2,111) 57.9 (1,471)
AB 202.2 (5,135) 76.7 (1,949) 83.1 (2,111) 57.5 (1,460)
58 202.6 (5,147) 76.7 (1,949) 83.l (2,111) 57.4 (1,458)
When driving on poor roads, by curbs and on
steep ramps, make sure that low-hanging com ponents such as the spoiler and exhaust system
do not come into contact w ith these or they could
Capacities
Fuel tank
Windshield and headlight washer system*
Weights
G ro ss Vehicl e Weight Rat ing
The Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), and
the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for front
and rear are listed on a sticker on the door jamb
on the driver's side .
The Gross Vehicle Weight Rating includes the
weight of the basic vehicle p lus full fuel tank, oi l
and coolant, plus max imum load, which includes
passenger we ight (150 lbs/68 kg per designated
seating position) and luggage weight¢ ,&..
Gross A xle W eight Rating
The Gross Ax le Weight Rating is the maximum
load that can be applied at each axle of the vehi
cle ¢,&. .
V ehicle capaci ty weight
The vehicle capacity we ight (max. load) is listed
either on the driver's side B-pillar or inside the
fue l filler flap .
A WARNING
- The actual Gross Axle Weight Rating at the front and rear axles shou ld not exceed the
permissible weights, and their comb inat ion
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be damaged. This especially applies to vehicles
that are equipped w ith adapt ive air suspension
and when the vehicle is at full load .
Appro ximate capaci-
tie s
2 1. 7 gal (82.0
L)
5.3 qt (5.0 L)
must not exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating.
- Exceed ing permissible weight ratings can
result in vehicle damage, accidents and per
sonal injury.
(D Note
- The veh icle capacity weight figures apply
when the load is d istr ibuted evenly in the
vehicle (passengers and luggage) . When
transport ing a heavy load in the luggage
compartment, carry the load as near to the
rea r axle as possib le so that the ve hicl e's
h and ling is no t impaired.
- Do not exceed the maximum pe rm iss ible
ax le loads or the maxim um gross vehicle
we igh t. A lways remember that the ve hicl e's
hand ling will be affected by the extra load.
T herefore, adjust your speed accordingly .
- Always observe local regula tions.
