load capacity AUDI S5 2008 8T / 1.G Owners Manual

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Technical data message Parki ng b rake! You should have the fault corrected by a
qualified workshop without delay.
Brake system

The warning lamp flashes if the brake fluid level is too low
or if there is a fault in the ABS system or the parking
brake.If the warning lamp
 flashes, there is a fault in the brake system.
The symbol
 in the instrument cluster display will flash at the
same time. You can press the button to obtain a message
explaining the fault ⇒page 31.
If a failure should occur in the ABS, the ABS warning lamp
 will
light up together with the brake warning lamp
 ⇒.
WARNING
•
Before opening the bonnet and checking the brake fluid level,
observe the warning information on ⇒page 221, “Working on
components in the engine compartment”.
•
If the brake warning lamp does not go out, or if it lights up
when driving, the brake fluid level in the reservoir is too low – this
may cause an increased accident risk. Stop the vehicle and do not
drive on. You should obtain professional assistance.
•
If the brake warning lamp lights up together with the ABS
warning lamp, this can mean that the control function of the ABS
is out of action. As a result the rear wheels can lock relatively
easily when braking. This could cause the tail of the vehicle to skid
sideways. Drive carefully to the nearest qualified workshop and
have the fault rectified.
Fuel gaugeThe gauge only works when the ignition is switched on.When the needle reaches the reserve zone, the symbol
 lights up
in the instrument cluster display ⇒page 36 together with the
message Please refuel. At this point there are still about 8 litres of
fuel left in the tank. This is your reminder to fill up soon.
The tank capacity of your vehicle is given in the Technical data
section ⇒page 279.
Caution
Never run the tank completely dry. If there is an irregular fuel supply,
misfiring can occur. This allows unburnt fuel to enter the exhaust
system, which could cause overheating and damage the catalytic
converter.
SET
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– Hook the cap onto the open flap ⇒page 217, fig. 208.
Closing the tank cap
– Screw on the tank cap clockwise until it cannot be turned
further.
– Press the left side of the flap to close it (you should hear
it click into place).When the automatic filler nozzle is operated correctly it will switch
itself off as soon as the tank is “full”. Do not try to put in more fuel
after the nozzle cuts out, as this will fill the expansion chamber in
the fuel tank.
The correct fuel grade for your vehicle is given on a sticker on the
inside of the tank flap. Further notes on fuel ⇒page 217.
The tank capacity of your vehicle is given in the Te c h n i c a l d a t a
section ⇒page 279.
WARNING
Fuel is highly inflammable and can cause serious burns and other
injuries.•
For safety reasons always switch off the auxiliary heating*
before refuelling the vehicle.
•
For safety reasons we do not recommend carrying a spare fuel
canister in the vehicle. The canister could become damaged in an
accident and leak.
•
Observe all relevant statutory regulations on using, storing and
transporting spare fuel canisters.
•
When filling your tank or a spare fuel canister with fuel, do not
smoke and keep away from naked flames. Risk of explosion!
•
If, in exceptional circumstances, you have to carry a spare fuel
canister, please observe the following warnings:
−Never fill fuel into the spare fuel canister with the canister
placed in or on top of the vehicle. An electrostatic charge could build up during filling, causing the fuel vapour to ignite. Danger
of explosion. Always place the canister on the ground to fill it.
−Insert the filler nozzle as far as possible into the spare fuel
canister.
−If the spare fuel canister is made of metal, the filler nozzle
must be in contact with the canister during filling. This helps
prevent an electrostatic charge building up.
−Make sure you never spill fuel in the vehicle or in the luggage
compartment. Fuel vapour is explosive. Risk of fatal accident!
Caution
•
Remove any fuel spills from the paintwork immediately.
•
Never run the tank completely dry. If there is an irregular fuel
supply, misfiring can occur. As a result unburnt fuel can enter the
exhaust system and cause damage to the catalytic converter(s).For the sake of the environment
Do not try to put in more fuel after the automatic filler nozzle has
switched off; this may cause the fuel to overflow if it becomes
warm.
WARNING (continued)
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Replacing the battery
A replacement battery must have the same specifications
as the original equipment battery.Your vehicle is equipped with an intelligent power management
system to control the distribution of electrical energy ⇒page 192.
The power management function ensures that the battery is
charged much more efficiently than on vehicles without a power
management system. For this additional power to be available after
replacing the battery, we recommend that the replacement battery
used is of the same make and type as the original-equipment
battery. The battery must be encoded in the control unit for power
management. This has to be done by a qualified workshop.
A replacement battery must have the same capacity, voltage (12 V)
and current rating. It must also have the same dimensions as the
original, factory-fitted battery and have sealed caps. The battery
must comply with the standards TL 825 06 (dated December 1997 or
later) and VW 7 50 73 (August 2001 or later).
Caution
•
Make sure that the vent hose is always attached to the opening
on the side of the battery. Gases or battery acid can otherwise
escape and possibly cause damage.
•
The battery holder and clamps must always be correctly secured.
•
Before starting any work on the battery, always observe the
warnings listed under ⇒page 229, “Important safety warnings for
handling a car battery”.For the sake of the environment
 Batteries contain toxic substances including sulphuric acid and
lead. They must be disposed of appropriately and must not be put
together with ordinary household waste. Make sure the battery
removed from the vehicle cannot tip over. Otherwise, sulphuric acid
could escape.
Windscreen washerPlain water on its own is not sufficient for the windscreen
washer system.The container for the windscreen washer
 contains the cleaning
fluid for the windscreen and the headlight washer system*
⇒fig. 218. Container capacity: ⇒page 279.
Plain water on its own is not enough to clean the glass properly. It
is therefore advisable to add a suitable washer fluid additive (with
wax solvent) to the water. A washer fluid with freeze-resistant addi-
tive should be used in winter.
Caution
•
Never put in radiator anti-freeze or other additives.
•
Never use washer fluid which contains paint thinners or solvents
as it can damage the paintwork.
Fig. 218 Engine
compartment: Wind-
screen washer
container
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– Insert the hook (provided in the vehicle's tool kit) in the
hole in the hub cap.
–Pull off the hub cap ⇒page 251, fig. 229.
– Insert the adapter completely into the wheel bolt .
– F i t t h e b o x s p a n n e r as f a r as i t w i l l g o o v e r t h e a d a p t e r .
– Loosen or tighten the wheel bolt ⇒page 251.It is advisable to carry the wheel bolt adapter in the vehicle. The
adapter is normally stored in the vehicle tool kit, underneath the
towline anchorage. It should be put back there after use.
The code number of the anti-theft wheel bolt is stamped on the front
o f t h e a d a p t e r. Yo u r A u d i d e a l e r w i l l n e e d t h i s n u m b e r t o r e p l a c e t h e
adapter if lost.
Note
Note the code number of the anti-theft wheel bolt and keep it in a
safe place – not in your vehicle.Jump-startingBefore starting the engine
If necessary, the engine can be started by connecting it to
the battery of another vehicle.If the engine should ever fail to start because of a discharged
battery, the battery can be connected to the battery of another
vehicle to start the engine. Suitable jump leads are required.
Both batteries must be rated at 12 Volts. The capacity (Ah) of the
booster battery should not be significantly lower than that of the
discharged battery.Jump leads
The jump leads must be heavy enough to carry the starter current.
Refer to the details given by the manufacturer.
Only use jump leads with insulated battery clamps.
Positive cable – usually red
Negative cable – usually black
WARNING
•
When it is discharged the battery can freeze at temperatures
around 0°C. A frozen battery must first be thawed out before
connecting the jump leads, as it could otherwise explode.
•
Please note the safety warnings referring to working in the
engine compartment ⇒page 221.Note
•
There must be no contact between the two vehicles as otherwise
current could flow as soon as the positive terminals are connected.
•
The discharged battery must be properly connected to the
vehicle's electrical system.
•
Switch off the car telephone if necessary. Details will be given in
the manufacturer's instructions for the car telephone.
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Performance, weights and dimensionsS5 4.2 quattroEngine data
Performance figures
WeightsMaximum trailer weights
2)
Engine oil1) With slight loss of power2) The specified trailer weights apply only to vehicles with a factory-
fitted towing bracket.
Power output
260 kW at 6800 rpm
Maximum torque
440 Nm at 3500 rpm
Cylinders, capacity
8 cylinders, 4163cm
3
Fuel
Super Plus unleaded 98 RON or
premium unleaded not less than
95 RON
1)
Maximum speed
km/h
MG = 250
Acceleration from 0 - 100 km/h
sec.
MG = 5.1
Gross vehicle weight
kg
MG = 2130
Kerb weight (unladen weight)
kg
MG = 1705
Maximum front axle weight
kg
MG = 1130
Maximum rear axle weight
kg
MG = 1090
Trailer with brakes on
gradients up to 8%
kg
MG = 2100
Trailer with brakes on
gradients up to 12%
kg
MG = 1900
Weight of vehicle and
trailer on gradients up to 12%
kg
MG = 4060
Trailer without brakes
kg
MG = 750
LongLife Service
VW 503 00, VW 504 00
Inspection Service
VW 502 00, VW 503 00, VW 504 00
Engine oil capacity
(including filter change)
approx. 8.8 litres
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EEasy-entry function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Economical driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
EDL
SeeElectronic differential lock . . . . . . . 17
Electric seat adjustment
SeeSeat adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Electric windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Central locking system . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Convenience open/close function . . . . 50
Malfunctions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Electrical accessories
SeeElectrical socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Electrical socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85, 86
Electro-mechanical parking brake . . . . . . 122
Auto release function . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Driving away from a standstill . . . . . . 120
Driving away when towing a trailer . . 121
Emergency braking function . . . . . . . 121
Malfunction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Releasing and applying . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Electronic differential lock
How the system works . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
Warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Electronic immobiliser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14Electronic stabilisation program
How the system works . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Emergency braking function . . . . . . . . . . 121
Emergency key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Emergency release
Ignition key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Emission control systems
Catalytic converter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Emissions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279
Engine compartment
Safety notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221
Engine compartment layout . . . . . . . . . . 222
Engine data
SeePerformance, weights and
dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281
Engine hood
SeeBonnet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
Engine management
(EPC) warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222
Checking oil level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
Consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
LongLife Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222
Topping up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
See alsoPerformance, weights and
dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281
Engine oil capacity
SeePerformance, weights and
dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281
Engine oil pressure
Warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33Engine oil sensor
Malfunction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Environmental compatibility . . . . . . . . . . 197
Environmental tips
Filling the tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
Heated rear window . . . . . . . . . . . 96, 104
Leaks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221
Roof carrier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
EPC
SeeEngine management . . . . . . . . . . . 15
ESP
SeeElectronic stabilisation program . . 16
Ethanol fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
Exterior mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
FFastening rings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76, 159
Filling the tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
Releasing the tank flap manually . . . . 219
Fire extinguisher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245
First-aid kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244
Floor mats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157, 158
Fog lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Foreign countries
SeeDriving abroad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Four-wheel drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Front passenger
SeeSitting position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Fuel
Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279
Consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279
Current fuel consumption . . . . . . . . . . . 25
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Technical data Safety notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
Taking off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Seat heating
Front (deluxe automatic air conditioner)
112
Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Seat memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Service interval display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Service position for windscreen wipers . . 64
servotronic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Side lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Single journey memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Sitting position
Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Front passenger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Incorrect sitting position . . . . . . . . . . 157
Rear passengers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Snow chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
Sockets
230 Volt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Spare key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Starting the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Spare parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239
Spare wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246
Speed warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14, 22
Starting the engine
Jump-starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255
Spare key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Tow-starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257
Starting with jump leads . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255Steering
Locking the steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Malfunction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Steering wheel height adjustment
(manual) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Storage compartments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Front seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Stretch net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Sun blind . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Sun roof (tilting panorama roof) . . . . . . . . 51
Manual operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Tilting open and closed . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Sun visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Sunroof (tilting panorama roof)
Convenience open/close function . . . . 50
Switches on driver's door
Central locking system . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Switching off the engine . . . . . . . . . 116, 118
Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
TTailgate
SeeBoot lid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Tank capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278
Text messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245
Total journey memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Tow-away protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Towing
Automatic braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
Trailer stabilisation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199Towing away . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257
Towing bracket
Parking system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Towing bracket, removable . . . . . . . . . . . 201
Towing bracket, retrofitting . . . . . . . . . . . 206
Towline anchorage
Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258
Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259
Tow-starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259
Traction control system
How the system works . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
Trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
Notes on towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Points to check before towing . . . . . . 198
Technical requirements . . . . . . . . . . . 198
Trailer stabilisation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
Trailer turn signals
Indicator lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Trailer weights
SeePerformance, weights and
dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281
Transport bag
SeeLoad-through hatch . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Tread depth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234
Trip recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Trips, checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Turn signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Indicator lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Type plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279
Tyre Mobility System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247
Tyre pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232
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