AUDI S6 2008 Owners Manual

& WARNING !continued)
• Be careful when adjusting the seat height. Check to see that no
one is in the way, or serious injury could result!
• Because the seats can be electrically adjusted with the ignition
key removed, never leave children unattended in the vehicle. Unsu­
pervised use of the electric seat adjustments may cause serious
injury. •
Seat adjustment
Fig. 78 Power seat:
Switch for seat adjust­
ment
Moving the seat forward and backward G)
- Press the switch forward or backward horizontally~& .
Adjusting the seat height
® and 0 together
- Pull the switch evenly at both ends to raise the seat~ &.
-Push the switch evenly at both ends to lower the seat
~& -
Angling the seat cushion up and down® or 0
To angle the seat cushion up, pull the switch at the front
only~ &-
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- Alternatively, push the switch at the rear only~& .
-To angle the seat cushion down, push the switch at the
front only~
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- Alternatively, pull the switch at the rear only=>& .
& WARNING
• Never adjust the driver's or front passenger's seat while the
vehicle is moving. If you do this while the vehicle is moving, you
will be out of position. Always adjust the driver's or front passenger's seat when the vehicle is not moving.
• Be careful when adjusting the seat height. Check to see that no
one is in the way, or serious injury could result!
• Because the seats can be electrically adjusted with the ignition
key removed, never leave children unattended in the vehicle. Unsu ­
pervised use of the electric seat adjustments may cause serious
injury. •
Adjusting the seatback
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Fig. 79 Power seat:
Switch for seat back
angle
- Push the switch~ fig. 79 forward or to the rear in the
direction of the arrow to adjust the angle of the seat back
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& WARNING
• Never adjust the seatback while the vehicle is moving . If you
adjust your seat while the vehicle is moving, you are out of posi­
tion . Never adjust the seatback when the vehicle is moving .
• To reduce the risk of injury in the case of sudden braking or
accident, front passengers must never ride in a moving vehicle
with the seatback reclined. Safety belts and the airbag system
only offer maximum protection when the seatback is upright and
the safety belts are properly positioned on the body. The more the
seatback is reclined, the greater the risk of personal injury from an
incorrect seating position and improperly positioned safety
belts. •
Lumbar support
The lumbar support can be adjusted to fit the natural
curvature of the occupant's spine.
Adjusting the contour
Fig. 80 Power seat:
Switch shell for lumbar
support
- Push the forward depression on the switch shell to
increase the curvature.
- Push the
rear depression on the switch shell in order to
decrease the curvature.
Adjusting the height
- Push the top depression on the switch shell to move the
support to a
higher position in the backrest.
- Push the
bottom depression on the switch shell to move
the support to a
lower position in the backrest.
Th e lu mbar support is particularly effective in supporting the
natural curvature of the spine so that the seating position is more
comfortable over long distances.
& WARNING
Never adjust the lumbar support while the vehicle is moving. If you
adjust your seat while the vehicle is moving, you are out of posi­
tion . Never adjust the seatback when the vehicle is moving. •
Appl ies to vehicles; with front spo rt seats
Upper thigh support
Lengthening upper thigh support
- Lift the button under the seat cushion.
- Push the seat forward to the desired position.
Shortening upper thigh support
-Lift the button under the seat cushion.
- Push the seat back to the desired position. •

Seat memory
Applies to vehicles: w ith seat memory
Driver's seat memory
The seat adjustment settings for two drivers con be stored
using the memory buttons in the driver's door.
Fig . 81 Driver's door :
Seat memory
In addition to the setting for the driver's seat, the settings for the
steering column* and both exterior mirrors can be stored.
Storing and reca lling settings
Using the memory buttons 1 and 2, you can store and recall the
settings for two different drivers=> fig. 81.
The current settings are also automatically stored on the remote control key being used when the vehicle is locked. When the vehicle
is unlocked, the settings stored on the remote contro l key being
used are automatically recalled. This function has to be activated in
the MMI =>
page 92, "Activating remote control key memory".
Turning seat memory on and off
If the [ ON/OFF ! switch is depressed, the seat memory is inoperative.
Th e word OFF next to the [ON/OFF) switch illuminates.
All the stored settings are retained. We recommend using the
I ON/OFF] switch and deactivating the seat memory if the vehic le is
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only going to be used temporarily by a driver whose settings are not
going to be stored. •
Applies to veh icles: w ith seat memory
Storing and recalling a seat position
Before you can store or recall your seat position, the
I ON/OFF] button must be engaged (down) .
Storing settings
- Adjust the driver's seat~
page 88.
-Adjust the steering column*~ page 123.
-Adjust both outside mirrors~ page 83.
-Press the !SE T] button and hold it down. At the same
time, press one of the memory buttons for at least one
second.
- Release the buttons. The settings are now stored under
the corresponding memory button.
Recalling settings
- Driver's door open -press the desired memory button.
- Driver's door closed -press the corresponding memory
button until the stored position is reached.
Successful storage is confirmed audibly and by the light in the [ SET)
button illuminating.
When the vehicle is
locked, the current settings are stored and
assigned to the remote control key. But the settings stored on
memory buttons 1 and 2 are not deleted. They can be recalled at any
time. When the vehicle is
unloc ked, the settings stored on the
remote control key are restored . ..,
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If your vehicle is driven by other persons using your remote control key, you should save your individual seat position on one of the
memory buttons. You can recall your settings again simply and
conveniently by pressing the corresponding memory button. When
the vehicle is locked, these settings are automatically re-assigned to
the remote control key and stored.
& WARNING
• For safety reasons, the seat setting can only be recalled when
the vehicle is stationary -otherwise you risk having an accident .
• In an emergency, the recall operation can be stopped by
pressing the [
ON/OFF I button or by briefly pressing any given
memory button. •
Applies to vehicles: with seat memory
Activating remote control key memory
To be able to recall the stored settings with the remote
control key, the function hos to be activated in the MM/.
Fig . 82 MMI display :
Drivers' seat
- Select Seat adjustment in the CAR menu.
- Select
Driver's seat.
-Select Remote control key on to activate the remote
control key memory::::> fig. 82. •
Rear seats
General information
Safe transportation of passengers on the rear seats
requires proper safety precautions.
All passengers on the rear seats must be seated in compliance with
the safety guidelines explained in=>
page 202 and=> page 212. The
correct seating position is critical for the safety of front
and rear
seat passengers alike=>
page 196.
& WARNING
• Occupants in the front and rear seats must always be properly
restrained.
• Do not let anyone ride in the vehicle without the head restraints
provided. Head restraints help to reduce injuries.
• Loose items inside the passenger compartment, can fly
forward in a crash or sudden maneuver and injure occupants.
Always store articles in the luggage compartment and use the
fastening eyes, especially when the rear seat backs have been
folded down.
• Read and heed all WARNINGS=>
page 196, "Proper seating
positions for passengers in rear seats" .•

Rear window shelf
You can place light articles of clothing on the rear
window shelf behind the seatback.
& WARNING
Whenever you are driving, do not leave any hard objects on the
rear window shelf or allow your pet to sit on the shelf. These could
become a hazard for vehicle occupants in the event of sudden
braking or a crash!
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• A vent slot is located between the shelf and the rear window. Do
not block the vent with any items you may place on the rear window
shelf.
• Do not place bulky items on the rear window shelf as they would
restrict or block the driver's vision through the rear view mirror.•
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Head restraints
Adjusting head restraints, front seats
The head restraints must be adjusted properly to provide
protection.
Fig. 83 Front seats
head restraints
The head restraints on the front seats can be adjusted to
provide safe support to head and neck at the optimum
height. When optimally adjusted, the top of the restraint
should be level with the top of the head=>
page 197,
"Proper adjustment of head restraints".
Raising head restraint
-Grasp the side of the head restraint with both hands.
- Adjust the head restraints so that the top of the head
restraint is
at least level with your eyes or higher.
Lowering head restraint
-With one hand push down on the middle of the head
restraint.
- With the other hand press the release knob@=> fig. 83
and push the head restraint down. ..,
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- Adjus t the head restraints so that the top of the head
restraint is
at least l evel wit h your eyes or h igher .
Removing th e head re straint
- Pull the head restraint a ll the way up.
- Press t he release button @ and pull the restraint out and
clea r of t he seat .
Installing the h ead r estr aint
- Insert the rods in to the guides a nd pus h the restraint
back in unt il you hear it c lick.
Refer to::::> page 197, "Proper adjustment of head restraints" for
guidelines on how to adjust the height of the front head restraints
to suit the occupant's body s ize.
& WARNING
• Driving without he ad re str aint s or w ith head r estraint s th at are
not properl y adju sted in crea se s th e r is k of serio us o r fatal n eck
injury dr amatically.
• Rea d and h eed all WARNINGS =>
page 19 7.
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Correctly adjusted head restraints and safety belts are an extremely
ef fective combination of safety features .•
Rear head restraints (outer seating positions )
Ra is ing the he ad restr aint
- Grab the sides of the head restraint.
Fig . 8 4 Out er re ar
he ad rest rai nts:
a dju sting the height
- Lift the head restraint=;, fig. 84 so that the upper edge of
the restraint is
at least even w ith your eyes, preferably
h igher .
Lowering the head restraint
-Grab the sides of the he ad restraint .
- Press the release knob @,
=;, fig. 84 a nd push the head
restraint down . You should
not lower the top of the
rest rai nt below the leve l o f your eyes .
Removing the h ead r estr aint
- Pull the head restraint al l the way up.
- Press the release b utton @ and pull t he restraint out and
clear of the seat.
In sta lling the head re straint
- Insert the rods into the guides and push the restra in t
back in until you hear it clic k.

Refer to=> page 197 , "Proper a djustment of head restraints" for
guidelines on how to adjust the height of the outer head restraints
to fit the occupant's body size .
& WARNING
• Driving without head restra ints or with he ad restraints that are
not properly adju sted increa ses the ri sk of seriou s or fatal neck
inj ury dram ati call y.
• Read and heed all WARNING S=>
page 197
[ i J Tip s
Correctly adjusted head restraints and safety belts are an extremely
effective combination of safety fea tures .•
Rear head restraint (center seating position)
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Raising the head restraint
- Grab the sides of the head restraint .
Fig. 85 C enter rea r
he ad re stra in t:
adjust ing th e height
- Lift the head restraint=:> fig . 85 so that the u pper edge of
the restraint is at feast even with your eyes, or higher .
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Lowering the head r estraint
- Press the release knob -ar row -, =:> fig. 85 and lowe r the
head restraints so t hat the uppe r edge of the restraint is
at feast even with your eyes, or higher .
Removing the head restraint
-Pull the head restraint a ll the way up .
- Press the re lease b utton -arrow- and remove .
Installing the head restraint
-Insert the rods into the guides and p ush the restraint
back in unt il you hear it clic k.
Th e height of th e center head restraint is adjustable . It should be
adjus ted to the occupant's body size . Correct ly adjusted head
restraints and safety belts are an extremely effective safety feature
=> page 197 .
& WARNING
• Driving without head re straint s or with head re straint s that are
not properly adj usted in cre ases the ris k of seriou s or fatal neck
injury dramaticall y.
• Read and heed all WARNINGS=>
page 197 •
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Applies to vehic les: with front arm rest
Arm rest
The arm rest can be adjusted to several positions and
contains a storage compartment.
Adjusting the arm rest
Fig. 86 Arm rest
between driver's and
passenger's seat
-To adjust the arm rest angle, pivot the arm rest fully
down.
- Lift the arm rest detent by detent until the desired posi-
tion is reached.
Opening storage compartment
-Press the release lever=> fig. 86.
Please note that the driver's arm movements may be restricted with
the arm rest folded down. For this reason, the arm rest should not
be folded down when driving in city traffic . •
Luggage compartment
Increasing luggage compartment space
You can create additional space for loading luggage by
folding down either or both of the rear seatback segments
to form a deck.
Folding backrest down
F ig. 87 Rear backrest :
release lever
Fig. 88 Rear backrest:
locking the backrest
- Push forward release lever@=> fig. 87 in direction of
arrow .
- Fold the backrest down .

Returning backrest to upright position
-Pu sh rear seat back rest up until it engages~ &. You will
know that the sea t is proper ly engaged when you can not
see the red marki ng on the lever ®·
Locking the backrest
- Insert yo ur key into t he lock~ page 96, fig. 88 and t urn it
cloc kwise.
Unlocking the backrest
- Inse rt th e key i nto the lock a nd tu rn it co unter-cloc kw ise.
Stowing luggage
- For safe loading and securing of i tems read and follow
the guidelines on~ page 199.
The rear seatback is divided into two segments -one thi rd/two
thirds . You can fold down either or both parts o f the seatback.
T he release levers for the fold ing backrests can be locked when the
backrests are pro pe rly engaged in their up right pos itio n. This
prevents unauthorized access to the luggage compartment from
with in the veh icle. The release levers can on ly be locked with the
master key or emer gency key.
& WARNING
• The ba ck rest must al ways be securely lat ched so that the
safety b elt of the center seating position can work properly to help
protect the o ccupant .
• The backre st must be securely latched in po sition so that no
items contained in the luggage compartment can slide forward
upon sudden brak ing .
• Never allow safety belt s to be come damaged by being caught
in door or seat hardware .
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& WARNING !continued )
• Torn or frayed safety belts can tear and damaged belt hard­
ware can b reak in a cra sh . Inspect the belts periodically . B elt s
showing damage to webbing , bindings, buckles , or retractor s
must be replaced .
& WARNING
Always read and heed WARNINGS ::::;, & in "Loading the luggage
c ompartment " on
page 199.
(D Note
When fo lding the backrest back into p lace, make sure the safety belt
does not get caught, because it can be damaged. A damaged belt
can fail to provide safe restraint . •
Fastening eyelets
T he luggage compartment is equipped with four tie -down
eyelets to secure lugga ge and other items.
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- Use the tie-down eyelets to secure your cargo properly
=> fig. 89 -arrows-.
Read and heed all WARNINGS=>
page 199, "Stowing
luggage".
In a collision, the laws of physics mean that even smaller items that
are loose in the vehicle will turn into heavy missiles that can cause
serious injury. Items in the vehicle pick up kinetic energy which
varies w ith the vehicle and the weight of the item. Vehicle speed is
the most significant factor.
For example , in a frontal collision a t a speed of 30 mph (48 km/h),
the forces acting on a 10 -lb (4.5 kg) object are about
20 times the
normal weight of the item . This means that the weight of the item
would suddenly be the equivalent of about 200 lbs (90 kg). One can
easily imagine the injuries that an item of that weight flying freely
through the passenger compartment can cause in a collision at a
speed considered relatively low .
& WARNING
Weak, damaged or improper straps used to secure items to tie­
downs can fail during hard braking or in a collision and cause
serious personal injury.
• Always use suitable retaining straps and properly secure items
to the tie-downs in the luggage compartment to help prevent
items from shifting or flying forward.
• When the rear seat backrest is folded down, always use suit­
able retaining straps and properly secure items to the tie-downs in
the luggage compartment to help prevent items from flying
forward into the passenger compartment.
• Never attach a child safety seat tether strap to a tie-down. •
App lies to veh ic les: with cargo net
Elastic cargo net
The cargo net prevents light objects from sliding around
in the luggage compartment.
Fig . 90 Luggage
compartment cargo
net
Fig. 91 Luggage
compartment cargo
net attached to
mounting hooks*
Securing objects to the luggage compartment
floor with the net
Lay out the cargo net in the luggage compartment .
Engage all four hooks into the fastening eyelets
=> fig. 90.
Place objects to be secured under the net.