Certain preparations must be made before you change the wheel.
Please refer to the important safety notes on ►Link.
Apply the parking brake.
Manual gearbox: Engage first gear.
Audi A3s with automatic gearbox: Move the selector lever to position P.
If you are towing a trailer, unhitch it from your Audi A3.
WARNING!
If you have to change the tyre on a gradient, block the wheel opposite the wheel being changed by placing a stone or similar object under it to prevent the Audi A3 from rolling away.