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– Rear: Position support plates of lifting platform under plastic
mountings -arrow- on underside of side member trim.
Note
The location of the lifting points is indicated by markings stamped
on the side member trim.
2.1.1 Activating jacking mode
WARNING
Risk of injury as engine of high-voltage vehicle can start un‐
expectedly!
♦ Observe warnings for high-voltage system:
♦ For work that must be performed with the ignition switched
on ⇒ page 11 .
Procedure:
– Switch on ignition and activate MMI.
– Press function selector button CAR .
– Under »Car systems«, navigate through following menu struc‐
ture:
♦ Servicing & checks
– Use MMI rotary pushbutton to select “Air suspension: wheel
change” and set to “on”.
Note
♦
Jacking mode is switched off again automatically once a
speed higher than 15 km/h is reached.
♦
If jacking mode is activated for a longer period of time, the
pressure in the suspension struts may dissipate, thereby low‐
ering the vehicle. If necessary, start the engine briefly to
reactivate jacking mode.
Audi A8 2010 ➤
Maintenance - Edition 11.2014
14 2. Preparations