AUDI S6 2008 Owners Manual

Configuring the net to restrain small objects
-Lay out the cargo net in the luggage compartment.
- Engage the hooks on the cargo net in the fastening eyelets in the floor at the rear of the luggage compart­
ment =>
page 98 , fig. 91.
Pull down the mounting hooks -arrows- located below
the base of the rear window.
- Connect each loop on the net to the corresponding hook
as illustrated.
- Place items inside the net.
Mounting hooks*
There are two mounting hooks under the base of the rear window
inside the luggage compartment. You can attach the cargo net as
well as
light objects to these hooks.
The mounting hooks are spring -loaded and will return to their
normal position when not in use .
& WARNING
For strength-related reasons, the mounting hooks can only be
used to secure objects weighing up to 10 lb. (5 kgl. Heavier objects
will not be adequately secured -there is a risk of injury. •
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Seats and storage
Left-side compartment
The DVD player for the navigation system* is in the left­
side storage comportment.
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Fig . 92 Luggage
compartment : storage
compartment for DVD
player
Fig . 93 Luggage
compartment : DVD
player for the naviga­
tion system
-To open, pull the handle forward => fig. 92.
CD-ROM player for Navigation System*
The CD-ROM playe r for the navigation system~ fig. 93 is located in
this storage compartment in the luggage compartment. Operation
is described in the instructions for the audio system. •
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Applies to vehicles: wi th load- through facility and removab le s ki sack
Ski sack
Use the removable ski sack to transport and protect skis
and other Jong, light items in the passenger compart ­
ment.
Loading ski sack
Fig . 94 Luggage
compartment: ski sack
flap
Fig . 95 Ski sack:
securing with rear seat
safety belt
Fold out center armrest in the rear seat backrest.
- Press the release button -arrow -=> fig. 94 for the ski sack
flap in the passenger compartment and pull down the
flap.
- Open the luggage compartment lid. -
Pull out and unfold the ski sack.
- Load skis or similar objects through the luggage
compartment into the interior of the vehicle =>
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Securing ski sack
- Insert the ski sack strap@=> fig. 95 in the center buckle
@.
- Pull the safety belt taut on the free end of the belt @.
Stowing ski sack
- Pull the ski sack through the rear backrest to the rear.
- In the passenger compartment, close the ski sack flap.
- Fold the ski sack carefully.
& WARNING
• The ski sack is intended only for the transportation of skis and
other light objects . To reduce the risk of serious personal injury
never transport heavy or pointed objects in the ski sack.
• When braking rapidly or during an accident the load could be
displaced and cause injury to occupants.
• Sharp edges on the load must be covered for protection .
Always fasten the belt tightly around the sack and its contents
~ fig. 95 .
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Never stow the ski sack away if it's wet or damp (for example, snow
melting from skis). Let it dry completely before you stow it away. •

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Roof rack
First things first
A roof rack can be fitted to carry additional luggage on
the roof.
- Always read and follow the i nstructions provided by the
roof rack manufacturer when t he roof rack system must
be installed.
If you are transporting luggage or other objects on the roof, please
note the following:
• Your vehicle has specially designed aerodynamic roof rails. On ly
install a roof rack specifically designed for your model. Contact the
nearest Audi dealer for information on approved modu lar roof racks
f or your vehicle.
• These approved roof racks are the basis for a complete roof rack
system. Addit ional attachments for the basic roo f rack are neces­
sary to safely transport luggage, bicycles, surf boards, skis or small
boats . All necessary hardware for these systems is availab le at your
authori zed Audi dealer.
• We recommend that you keep the installation instructions for
your roof rack system together with your Owner's literature in the
veh ic le.
Wh en should th e roof ra ck b e remo ved?
• Before going through an automatic car wash (it is best to ask the
car wash operator for advice).
• When not in use, to reduce fuel consumption, wind noise and to
guard against theft .
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& WARNING
• Use of an unappr oved roof r ack or in corre ct mounting of an
a pp ro ved roof r ack can cau se the roof rack or the ite ms attached
t o it t o fa ll off th e ro of ont o th e road .
• Obj ec ts falling fr om the roof of a v ehic le can c au se a cr ash and
per son al inju ry.
• Onl y mo unt th e sys te m betwe en the marking s shown in
=> page 102, fig. 9 6.
• The roo f rack sy stem mu st be in sta lled e xactly acc ording t o the
in stru ctio ns pr ov ided .
0 Note
• Your vehicle warranty does not cover any damages to the vehicle
caused by using roof racks or moun ting structures not approved by
Audi for your vehicle. The same applies to damage resulting from
incorrect roof rack installation.
• Always check the roof rack mountings and hardware before each
trip and during a trip to make sure everything is securely tightened .
If necessary , retighten the mountings and check the entire system
from time to time.
• After mounting a roof rack system, or when you transport
objects on the roof of your vehicle, the height of the vehic le is natu­
ra lly increased . Be careful when driving under low bridges or in
parking garages for examp le . This could cause damage to the load
and even the vehicle itself. •
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Mounting locations
Safe installation of a roof rack requires that the rack
supports are mounted between the small arrows marked inside the door frames on all four doors.
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Mounting
Fig . 96 Front and rear
markings
The roof rack system must be installed exactly according to the
instructions provided .
Mount the roof racks supports in the side roof moldings. Make sure
to position the supports on
all four doors between the points
marked by small arrows~ fig. 96. The markings can only be seen
when the doors are open . •
Loading the roof rack
Always distribute loads evenly. Make sure anything on the
roof rack is securely tied down.
- Always distribute the loads on the roof rack even ly.
Always attach items to the roof rack securely before you
drive off.
The maximum perm issible roof weight is 220 lb (100 kg). The roof
weight is made up of the weight of the roof rack system and the
weight of the object being transpor ted.
When using a roof rack system which has a lower load carrying
capacity, you must not use up the total maximum permissible load
carrying capaci ty specified above. Instead, you should load the roof
rack system only to the maximum capacity specified by the manu­
facturer o f the roof rack syst em .
& WARNING
Weak, damaged or improper straps used to secure items to the
roof rack can fail during hard braking or in a collision and cause
serious personal injury.
• Make sure the roof rack is installed exactly as specified above
=> page 102.
• Always use suitable mounting straps for securing items to the
roof rack to help prevent items from shifting or flying forward.
• Items on the roof rack must always be securely mounted .
• The use of a roof rack can negatively affect the way a vehicle
handles . Cargo that is large, heavy, bulky, long or flat will have a
greater negative influence on the vehicle's aerodynamics, center
of gravity and overall handling . Always drive slowly, avoid sudden
braking and maneuvers when transporting cargo on the roof of
your vehicle.
• Never exceed the maximum permissible load carrying capacity
of the roof of your vehicle, the permissible axle weights and the
permissible total weight of your vehicle=>
page 361, "Weights".
• Always drive slowly, avoid sudden braking and maneuvers
when transporting cargo on the roof of your vehicle.
<i> For the sake of the environment
Sometimes it may be easier to leave a roof rack installed even
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vehicle will unnecessarily use more fuel. Remove the roof rack if you
are not going to use it.•
Cupholder
Cupholder in center console
The cupholder is located under a cover.
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Fig . 97 Center
console: Cupholder
Fig . 98 Center
console: Adapter for
cupholder
- To open the cupholder, press the forward edge of the
cover.
- Insert or remove the adapter into the cupholder, as
necessary.
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You can use the cupholder adapter to securely hold narrow drink
containers.
& WARNING
Spilled hot liquid can cause an accident and personal injury.
• Never carry any beverage containers with hot liquids, such as
hot coffee or hot tea, in the vehicle while it is moving. In case of an
accident, sudden braking or other vehicle movement, hot liquid
could spill, causing scalding burns. Spilled hot liquid can also
cause an accident and personal injury .
• Use only soft cups in the cupholder. Hard cups and glasses can
cause injury in an accident.
• Never use the cupholder or adapter as an ashtray • risk of fire .
0 Note
Only drink containers with lids should be carried in the cupholder.
Liquid could spill out and damage your vehicle's electronic equip ·
mentor stain the upholstery, etc. •
Cupholder in the rear center armrest
The cupholder is located in the center console .
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Fig. 99 Rear center
armrest: cupholder
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Opening the cupholder
- Press bo th sp ots mar ked w ith i @ =:> & .The holder
e xten ds=:>
page 10 3, fig. 99.
Adjusting the cupholder individually
Pr ess an d h old the retain er arm @ inw ar d an d adjust it
to fit t he c up size.
The re tainer arm sh o uld fit snu gly aro und th e cup or can. T he
cupho ld er is designed to hold no mor e than two cups or c ans.
& WARNING
Spilled hot liquid can cause an a ccident and personal injury .
• Never carry any beverage containers with hot liquids , such as
hot coffee or hot tea , in the vehicle while it is moving . In case of an
accident , sudden braking or other vehicle movement , hot liquid
c ould spill , causing scalding burns . Spilled hot liquid can also
cause an accident and personal injury .
• Use only soft cups in the cupholder . Hard cups and glasses can
cause injury in an accident .
0 Note
Only drin k co nt aine rs wit h lid s sh ould be carried in the cu phold er.
Liquid cou ld sp ill out and dama ge your vehicle's electronic equip ­
me nt or stai n t he u phols tery, etc. •
Ashtray
Front ashtray
To open ashtray
- Tap the e dge o f th e a sh tr ay =:> & .
To close ashtray
Fig . 100 Center
c o n sole : front a shtray
- Tap the lid to c lose t he as htray automatica lly.
Removing ashtray insert
- Gra sp th e ash tray in sert =:> fig. 1 00 by the re ce sses on
b oth sides a nd pull it upwar d and o ut - Arrow -.
To reinstall ashtray
- Press the ashtra y insert back into i ts holder .
& WARNING
Never put waste paper in the ashtray . Hot ashes or other hot
objects in the ashtray could set waste paper on fire . •

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Rear ashtray
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Fig . 101 Rear ashtray
To open ashtray
-Touch the lid to open the ashtray.
Removing ashtray insert
- Press the front of the open lid downward in the direction
of the arrow :::> fig. 101 -the ashtray insert pops out
slightly .
- Lift the ashtray insert up and out.
Reinstalling ashtray insert
-Open the lid on the ashtray insert and press the insert
into the housing as far it can go.
& WARNING
Never put waste paper in the ashtray . Hot ashes or other hot
objects in the ashtray could set waste paper on fire. •
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Cigarette lighter/socket
Cigarette lighter
The socket of the cigarette lighter may be used for 12 -volt
appliances.
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Using the cigarette lighter
- Push the knob in.
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Fig . 102 Open front
beverage storage
compartment with
cigarette lighter
-Wait until the cigarette lighter knob pops out.
- Remove the cigarette lighter immediately and use it.
- Reinsert cigarette lighter into the socket after use.
Connecting an appliance
- Remove cigarette lighter.
- Plug in appliance to be used.
The socket of the cigarette lighter may be used for 12 -volt appli ­
ances with maximum consumption of up to 100 watts, such as a
flash light, small vacuum cleaner, etc.
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Before you purchase any accessories, always read and follow the
inf orma tion in
=> page 368, "Addi tional acce sso ries and parts
replacement".
& WARNING
Improper use of the cigarette lighter can cause ser ious injury or
start a fire .
• Be careful when using the cigarette lighter . If you do not pay
attention to what you are doing when you are u sing the cigarette
lighter you can burn yourself .
• The cigarette lighter and soc ket remain fu nctional even if the
ignition is sw itched off or the ignition key is removed . Never leave
c hildren in side the vehicle without supervision.
0 Note
To avoid damaging the socket, on ly use p lugs that fit pro perly .
[ i ] Tips
When the engine is o ff an d accessories are st ill plugged in and are
on, the vehicle battery can stil l be dra ined. •
Outlet
The ou tlet in the f ront an d re ar cen ter console m ay be
u sed fo r 12-v olt ap pliances.
- Fo ld th e cov er fo r th e o utlet do wn.
Fig. 103 Center
c o n sole , front : 12 -volt
outlet
Re ar ce nter console: remove the 12 V cove r from t he
out le t.
P lug in appliance to be used .
The outlet may be used for 1 2-vo lt appliances with maximum
consump tion o f up to 100 watts, such as a flash l ight, small vacu um
cleaner, etc.
Befo re yo u pu rchase any accessories, al ways read and f ollow t he
information in=>
page 368, "Additional accessories and parts
r eplacement".
& WARNING
The outlet plus any applian ces plugged into it remain functional
even if the ignition is swit ched off or the ignition key is removed .
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0 Note
To avoid damaging the socket, only use plugs that fit properly.
[ i] Tips
When the engine is off and accessories are still plugged in and are
on, the vehicle battery can still be drained. •
Storage
General overview
There are numerous places to store items in your vehicle.
Glove compartment
Storage compartment in roof
Coat hooks
Storage compartment in the trunk
& WARNING
~ page 107
~ page 108
~ page 109
~ page99
• Always remove objects from the instrument panel. Any items
not stored could slide around inside the vehicle while driving or
when accelerating or when applying the brakes or when driving
around a corner.
• When you are driving make sure that anything you may have
placed in the center console or other storage locations cannot fall
out into the footwells. In case of sudden braking you would not be
able to brake or accelerate.
• Any articles of clothing that you have hung up must not inter­
fere with the driver's view. The coat hooks are designed only for
lightweight clothing. Never hang any clothing with hard, pointed
or heavy objects in the pockets on the coat hooks. During sudden
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& WARNING !continued)
braking or in an accident -especially if the airbag is deployed -
these objects could injure any passengers inside the vehicle. •
Glove compartment
The media player is in the glove compartment.
To open glove compartment
Fig. 104 Unlocking
button for glove
compartment
Press the button ::!}...--==> fig. 104 (arrow) - the lid opens
automatically.
To close glove compartment
Push the glove compartment lid up until the lock
engages.
In the glove compartment lid you will find a place to store a pen and
a pad of paper.
CD changer*
The CD changer for the radio system and the Navigation drive* is located in the glove compartment . How to change CDs is described
in the pertinent Owner's Manual.
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& WARNING
To reduce the risk of personal injury in an accident or sudden stop,
always keep the glove compartment closed while driving.
[ i J Tips
Should you not be able to open the glove compartment as
described, make sure the valet key function is not activated
=> page 51. •
Emergency unlocking of glove compartment
The glove compartment can be unlocked in an emer­
gency.
Fig. 105 Instrument
panel right : pry off
security cover
Fig. 106 Locking pin
for glove compartment
- Remove with the cover with the aid of a screwdriver
=> fig. 105.
- Now press the locking pin inward with the screwdriver
=> fig. 106. •
Storage compartment in roof
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Fig. 107 Storage
compartment in roof
- To open the lid you have to touch the bar=> fig. 107
(arrow). The lid opens automatically.
- To close the lid, push it up until it engages.