height AUDI S6 2008 Owner's Manual

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holding, driving characteristics, and safety of the vehicle. The table
(~ page 37 7) lists specifications of the tires approved for the Audi
models covered by your Owner's Literature .
The tire pressure label located either on driver 's side 8 -pillar or
inside the fuel fi ller flap (~
page 317, fig. 241) lists the specifica ­
tions of the original equipment tires installed on your vehicle at the
time it was manufactured.
Federal law requires tire manufacturers to place standardi zed infor ­
mation on the sidewa ll of al l tires ~
page 325, fig. 244 . T his informa ­
tion identifies and describes the fundamenta l characteristics, the
quality grade of the tire and also provides a tire identification
number for safety standard certification and in case of a recall.
T ire spe cifi catio ns
Knowledge of tire specifications makes it easier to choose the
correct tires . Radial tires have the tire specifications ma rked on the
sidewall, for example :
P245 / 45 R 17 99 H XL
This contains the fo llowing information :
P Ind icates the tire is for passenger cars (where app licable)
24 5 Nominal tire width in mm of the tire from sidewall edge to side -
wall edge. In general , the larger the number , the wider the tire
45 Height/width ratio in percent (aspect ratio)
R Tire construction: Radial
17 Rim diameter code ( in inches)
99 L oad rating code
H Speed rat ing letter code
XL (or "xi ", "EXTRA LOAD", or "RF") indica tes that the tire is a"Rein­
forced" or an "Extra Load" tire
M +S (or "M/S") Indicates that the tire has some mud and snow capa ­
bili ty
The tires could also have the information of direction of rota tion
~ page 313.
Ti re manuf acturing d ate
T he manufacturing date is a lso indicated on the t ire sidewa ll
(possibly on ly on the
inner side of the wheel!:
"DO T ... 2207 ... " means, for example, that the tire was produc ed in
the 22th week of 2007.
S peed rating (lett er cod e)
The speed rating letter code on the whee ls indicates the maximum
permissible road speeds~
& in "Winter tires" on page 329.
P up to 93 mph ( 150 km/h)
Q up to 99 mph (158 km/h)
R upto 106mph(170km/h)
S up to110mph(180km/h)
T upto118mph(190km/h)
U up to 124 mph (200 km/h)
H up to 130 mph (210 km/h)
V up to 149 mph (240 km/h)21
Z over 149 mph (240 km/h)21
W up to 168 mph (270 km/h)21
Y up to 186 mph (298 km/h)21
Your vehic le is normally factory equipped with tires, which possess
excellent driving characteristics and give your Audi op timum
driving comfort . An e lectron ic speed limiter~
page 30will normal ly
prevent your vehic le from going faster than the tire speed rati ng
~ & -
U.S. DOT Tire Ident ification Numb er (TIN ) and tire
m anuf acture d ate
This is the tire's "seria l number" . It begins with the letters "DOT"
and indicates that the tire meets al l federa l standards. The next two
numbers or letters ind icate the plant where it was manufactured,
and the last four numbers represent the week and year of manufac -
~
21 For tires w ith a maximum speed capab ility over 149 mph (240 km /h ), tire
manufacture rs som etim es us e th e lette rs "ZR."

-Tires and wheels
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possible with a torque wrench -preferably by an authorized Audi
dealer or qualified workshop. •
Low aspect ratio tires
Your Audi is factory-equipped with low aspect ratio tires . These tires
have been thoroughly tested and been selected specifically for your
model for their superb performance, road feel and hand ling under
a variety of driving conditions . Ask your authorized Audi dealer for
more details.
The low aspect ratio of these tires is indicated by a numeral of
55 or
less
in the tire's size designation. The numeral represents the ratio
of the tire's sidewa ll height in relat ion to its tread width expressed
in percentage. Conventional tires have a height/width ratio of 60 or
more.
The performan ce of low -aspect-ratio tires is particularly sensitive to
improper inflation pressure. It is therefore important that low
aspect ratio tires are inflated to the specified pressure and that the
inflation pressure is regularly checked and maintained. T ire pres­
s ures should be checked at least once a month and always before a
long trip => page 379,
"Checking tire pressure".
What you can do to avoid tire and rim damage
Low aspect ratio tires can be damaged more easily by impact with
potho les, curbs, gullies or ridges on the road, particularly if the tire
is underinflated.
In order to minimize the occurrence of impact damage to the tires
of your vehicle, we recommend that you observe the following precautions:
• Always ma inta in recommended inflation pressures. Check your
tire pressure every 2,000 miles (3,000 km) and add air if necessary.
• Drive carefully on roads with potholes, deep gu llies or ridges.
The impact from driving through or over such obstacles can
damage your tires. Impact with a curb may also cause damage to
your tires . •
After any impact, immediately inspect your tires or have them
inspected by the nearest authorized Audi dealer. Replace a
damaged tire as soon as possible.
• Inspect your tires every 2,000 miles (3,000 km) for damage and
wear. Damage is not always easy to see. Damage can lead to loss of
air and underinflation, which could eventually cause tire failure. If
you believe that a tire may have been damaged, replace the tire as
soon as possib le.
• T hese tires may wear more quickly than others .
• Please also remember that, whi le these tires deliver respons ive
handling, they may ride less comfortably and make more noise than
other choices .
Reduced performance in winter /cold season
conditions
A ll tires are designed for certain purposes. The low aspect ratio,
u ltr a high performance tires originally installed on your vehic le are
intended for maximum dry and wet road performance and handling.
They are not suitable for cold, snowy or icy weather conditions. If
you drive under those circumstances, you should equip your vehic le
with all -season or winter tires , wh ich offer better traction under
those conditions. We suggest you use the recommended snow or all -season tires specified for your vehicle, or their equivalent .
Refer to=>
page 329for more detailed information regarding winter
tires. •

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Data
Ap plies to veh icles: wit h 3.2 lit er 6 -c ylinde r en gine
255 hp, 6-cylinder engine
En gin e da ta
Maximum output SAE net
Maximum torque SAE net
No . of cylinders
Displacement
Stroke
Bore
Compression ratio
Fuel
Dim ension s (app rox.)
Length (with licence plate bracket)
Width (with outside mirrors fo lded)
Height (unloaded)
Turning circle diameter (curb to curb)
Ca pac ities (a pprox.)
F u el t ank
-Total capacity
- Reserve (of total capacity)
Wind shi eld and he adli ght * was her fluid container
E ngine oil
with filter change
Controls and equip­
ment Safety first
hp@rpm
lb-ft@ rpm
CID (cm
3
)
in (mm)
in (mm)
255@ 6500
243@3250
6 cylinder
191 (3123)
3.65 (92.8)
3.33 (84.5) 12.5 : 1
Premium unleaded (91 AKI) Recommended for maximum engine performance. Fur­
ther details =>
page 297, "Gasoline"
in (mm)
in (mm)
in (mm)
ft (ml
193 .5 (49 16)
73.0 (1855) 57 .4 (1459)
39 .0 (11.9)
gal Oiters)
gal (liters)
quarts (liters)
quarts (liters ) 21.1 (80.0)
1 .8-2 .4 (7 -9)
5 .1 (4 .8)
6 .9 (6 .5)
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Vehicle operation Vehicle care Do-it-yourself service Tec hn ica l da ta

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Applies to vehi cles : with 4 .2 l iter a-c ylinder e ngine
350 hp , a-cylinder engine
Engine data
Max imum output SAE net
Maximum torque SAE net
N o. of cy linders
Disp lacement
Stroke
Bo re
Comp ress ion ratio
Fuel
Dimensions (appro x.)
Length (with licence plate brac ket)
Width (wit h outside mirrors folded)
Height (un loaded)
Turning c ircle diameter (curb to curb)
Capacities {approx .)
Fuel tank
-Total capacity
- Reserve (of total capacity)
Windshield and headlight* washer fluid container
Engine oil
with filter change hp@ rpm
lb-ft@ rpm
CID (cm
3
)
in (mm)
in (m m) 350@6800
325@ 3500
8 cylinder
254 (4163)
3 .65 (92 .8)
3 .33 (84 .5)
12. 5: 1
Premium unleaded {91 AKll Recommended for maximum engine performance . Fur ­
ther details =:>
page 291, "Gasoline"
in (m m)
in (m m)
in (mm)
ft (ml 193
.5 ( 4916)
73.0 (1855)
57.4 ( 1459)
39 .0 (1 1.9)
gal (l iters)
gal (li ters)
quarts (liters)
quarts (l iters) 21.1 (80
.0)
1 .8 -2 .4 (7 -9)
5.1 ( 4.8)
9. 6 (9 .1)
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Rain sensor defective .... .... ... ... ... 36
Reading lights
Front .... ............... ...... ... 75
Rear .... ... .. .... .... ........ ... . 76
Rear ashtray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Rear fog lights .... ..... ...... ...... .. 72
Rear lid Escape handle ............... .... 336
Opening and c losing .............. . 58
Valet key function .... ....... .... .. 51
Rear light
Defective . .... .... .... ............ 27
Rear seat bench .. .... ....... .... .... . 96
Rear View
See Rear-view camera .. ...... .... . 169
Rear view mirror Inside rear view mirror ............ . 82
Rear window blind Settings . .... .... ...... .... .... .. 78
Rear window defogger ...... .... .... . 117
Rear window shelf ................... 93
Rear-view camera .... ........... 169,171
Parking mode 1 . ...... ... .. .. .... 173
Parking mode 2 .................. 175
Red symbols ................... ..... 31
Refuel ling .......................... 293
Release lever for hood .... ... ..... ... 296
Remote control garage door opener
(Homelink®) .... ....... .... .... 186
Remote control key ...... .... ........ . 49
Unlocking and locking .. ........ ... 54
Remote rear lid release ...... ........ . 58
Controls and equip­
ment Safety first
Repair manuals
.... . .. ... ... ........ 366
Repairs Airbag system ........ .... .... ... 226
Replacing Wheel rims ...................... 327
Replacing a fuse .... .......... ...... 345
Replacing light bulbs .... .... .... .... 349
Replacing tires and wheels ........... 325
Reporting safety defects ...... ... 201, 365
Reset button .. ... .. .... .... .... .... . 15
Residual heat ....................... 112
Retractor .......... .... .... .... .... 206
Rims Cast al loy ....................... 283
Replacing ........ .... .... .... ... 327
Roof rack ...... .... .... ...... ... .. . 101
Loading .. ... .... ... .. ...... ..... 102
Mounting locations ............... 102
Roof weight .. ...... ...... .... ... .. . 102
s
SA FE .... ...... ....... ...... ....... . 15
Safe driving habits ....... ... .... .... 192
Safety belt position ..... .. .... ....... 207
Safety belt height adjustment ...... 209
Safety belts worn by pregnant women ..
208
Safety belt tensioner Service and disposal . ....... ..... . 211
Safety belt tensioners ..... .... ....... 210
Safety belt warning light ...... ... . 21,202 Safety belts .
..... .. . ... .... .... .... 206
cleaning .. .... .... ... .... .... ... 289
Danger to passengers who do not wear a safety belt ...... .... .... .... ... 204
Fastening .... .... .... ........... 206
height adjustment . .... ... .... .... 209
Improperly worn .. .... ...... ..... 210
Not worn . .... ........ .... ...... . 204
Safety belt position ... .... .... .... 207
Safety instructions ..... .. . .... .. . . 205
Securing child safety seats ......... 244
Special considerations for pregnant
women .. ........ .... ... .... ... 208
Unfastening .......... ....... .... 209
Warning/indicator light ............ 202
Why YOU MUST wear them . ..... .. 202
Worn properly ................... 205
Safety comp liance sticker .. ...... .... 360
Safety equipment .... ... .... .... .... 192
Safety features for occupant restraint and
protection ... ... .... .... ....... . 192
Safety guidelines Seat adjustment ................... 87
Safety instructions Engine compartment ...... .... .... 297
for booster seats .. .... ... ... .... . 242
for side curtain airbags .... .... ... . 233
for using child safety seats ........ . 237
for using convertible child seats .... 240
for using infant seats ............. 239
for using safety belts ...... .... .... 205
Monitoring the Advanced Airbag System
225
Vehicle operation Vehicle care Do-it-yourself service Technical data