AUDI S6 2009 Owners Manual

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© Air flows to driver/front passenger
© Air flows to driver/front passenger
© Air fl ows to footwell
The air outlets are actuated either automatically or manually depending on the operating mode selected.
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• When climate control is working, cooled air wi ll flow primarily
from out lets
G) and @. To assure adequate coo ling, outlets G) and
© should never be completely closed.
• The air flow coming from the vents © can be adjusted to be
colder or warmer than the selected set temperature. •
Air outlets in the rear
Outlets in the center console
- Rotate the thumb whee l located next to the outlet to
open or close it.
- To adjust the direction o f the airflow from the o utlet,
move the tab in the center of the outlet in the desired
direction. The direction of the air delive red from the
vents can be adjusted hor izontally and vertically.
Outl ets in the door pill ars
- Rotate the t humb whee l located next to the outlet to
open or close i t.
- To adjust the direction o f the air flow from the o utlet,
move the tab in t he cen ter of the o utlet in the desi red
direction . The direction of the air delive red from the
vents can be adjusted hor izonta lly and vertically .
Controls and equip ­
ment
The air outlets are actuated either automatically or manual ly
depending on the operati ng mode selected. Heated o r unheated
fresh air, or cooled air f lows from the vents .
The air outlets to heat the rear footwell are located under the front seats .
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If the climate control system is opera ting in cooling mode, air flows
primari ly from the out lets in the center console and in the door
pillars. To achieve adequate cooling, you should never close the
out lets comp letely. •
Using climate control economically
Using the climate controls prudently can hel p save fuel.
When you use the air condi tioner, engine power is reduced
and fuel c onsum ption increases. T o save fuel, you should
use the a ir condit io ner onl y when necessa ry. Also please
note the fo llow ing po ints:
If you want to save fuel, activate ECON.
- If you are going to drive with the windows open, use
ECO N.
- If the ve hicle is ext remely hot due to the heat of the sun,
brie fly open doors and windows.
'£> For the sake of the environment
By reducing the amount of fuel you use, you a lso reduce the amount
of pollutants emitted into the a ir. •
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Applies to veh ic les : with electr ically heated seats
Heated seats ~
The seat cushion and the seat back of the front seats can
be heated electrically.
F ig. 10 9 Dis play:
H eated seats
- Press the button C~J
-Adjust the desired temperature w ith the climate control
knob~ fig. 109.
In position O the heating for the seats is turned off . The range of
adjustment is between 1 and 6.
0 Note
To avoid damage to the heating elements in the seats, do not kneel
on the seats or place heavy loads on a small area of the seat. •
Applies to vehicles: with heated rear seats
Heated rear seats
The seat cushions and seat backs of the two outer rear
seats can be heated electrically.
Fig. 110 Cen ter
co nsole re ar: H ea ted
seats
- Rotate the thumb wheel© to turn on and adjust the
heating for the left rear seat.
- Rotate the thu mb wheel ® to turn on and adjust the
heating for the rig ht rear seat.
With the thumb whee l in the O position, heating for the seats is
turned off. The range of adjustment is from 1 to 6.
The rear seat heating operates only when the seats are occupied. If
the rear seat is not occupied, you should turn the heating for the
seats off to prevent unintended heating of the seating surfaces .
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To avoid damage to the heating e lements in the seats, do not kneel
on the seats or place heavy loads on a small area of the seat. .,.

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Please note that objects p laced on the seats may be detected . If
these obj ects are heavy enough, the ir weight wil l cause the seat
heating to switch on .•
A pplies to veh icle s: w it h s tee rin g wh eel heat ing
Steering wheel heating ~
The steering wheel can be heated electrically.
Fig . 1 11 Mult ifun ctio n
s tee ring whee l: B utt on
for stee ring w hee l
hea ting
Press the button [~ )to turn the steering wheel heating on
and off
~ fig. 1 11 . The message
St eering wheel h eating on ! or
Steering wh eel heating off ! appears in the instrument
cluster display.
When the steering wheel heating is switched on, the steering wheel
is heated to about 82 °F (28 °Cl and held there .
The las t sett ing s ele ct ed for the steering wheel heating (on or o ff) is
automatically saved when the vehicle is shut off and is assigned to
the remot e key . •
Contro ls and eq uip­
ment
Basic settings [ S ET UP )
General
The basic settings for the climate control are performed in
the
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I Econ 1
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Fig . 112 Dis play:
Set up clim ate
The basic settings for t he air conditioning can only be made
w ith MMI turned on .
- Press the
(SETUP ] button in the controls to access the
menu.
- Select the des ired fu nction using the co ntrol knob (dr iver
or passenger) in the air conditioning cont rols .
The following functions can be selected :
• ECON =>
page 112
• Auto recirc . => page 712
• Synchron . => page 112
• Center air vent=:>
page 112
• Solar operation *=> page 113 •
Vehicle care
I I irechnical data

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ECON
The ECON mode helps to save fuel.
The air conditioning is turned off in ECON mode. "ECON" means
"Economy". By switching off the air conditioning (compressor), you
save fuel.
Please note that vehicle interior temperature cannot be lower than
the outside temperature in the ECON mode. The air is not cooled or dehumidified.
If the vehicle interior becomes too hot or if the windows fog up,
ECON mode should be turned off. As soon as the
jAUTO I button in
the air conditioning controls is pressed, the system automatically leaves the ECON mode, and the air conditioning compressor is
turned on again. •
Automatic recirculation mode
An air quality sensor detects increased concentrations of
pollutants in the outside air and automatically switches
to recirculation mode.
We recommend that you always keep automatic air recirculation ON
to prevent polluted outside air from entering the vehicle interior.
If the
air quality sensor located in the air conditioning system
detects polluted outside air, the sensor decides whether the air
pollution can be reduced by the factory -installed pollutant filter or
whether it is necessary to switch to air recirculation. With heavy concentrations of pollutants, the air conditioning system is
switched automatically to recirculation mode and the supply of
outside air is blocked. As soon as the concentration of pollutants in
the outside air drops, fresh air is supplied to the vehicle interior
again.
In the event that the windows fog up during automatic air recircula ­
tion, you must press the® button immediately. Under certain operating conditions, automatic air recirculation is
switched off automatically. With outside temperatures below about
+ 10
°C, automatic air recirculation is limited to 30 seconds. With
outside temperatures below about -1 °C and in the ECON mode,
automatic air recirculation is limited to 15 seconds. •
Synchronization
One climate control setting for the passenger's and
driver's seats.
After Synchronization is set to on, all of the subsequent climate
control settings (except for seat heating*) for the driver are trans ­
ferred to the front passenger.
Synchronization is canceled when settings are adjusted on the front passenger's side. •
Center air vent
The temperature of the air leaving the center vents can be
changed to differ from the temperature setting.
Fig. 113 Display:
Center air vent
The air flow coming from the center vents can be adjusted to be
colder or warmer than the selected set temperature.

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In this way you have the opportunity to have the air flow from the
center vents a little warmer or cooler, depending on the time of year.
A little cooler in the summer and a little warmer in the winter. •
Applies to vehicles: with solar roof
Solar blower fan /solar roof
With sufficient sunlight, the ventilation fan continues to
operate with solar energy to bring in fresh air after the
ignition has been switched off.
- Switch solar operation to on .
The fan motor is operated by solar energy through the solar roof
after the ignition is turned off . Please make certain that vents ©
and © are open to achieve optimal ventilation=>
page 108.
The ventilation operates only with the sunroof closed or in the tilted
position .
If the vehicle was switched off in the recirculation mode, the air
conditioning automatically switches to fresh air operation.
Solar operation is not activated at low temperatures. •
Controls and equip ­
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On the road
Steering
Applies to vehicl es : with m anua lly a dju stab le steer in g wh eel
Manually adjusted steering wheel
The height and reach of the steering wheel can be
adjusted.
First, adjust the driver 's seat correctly.
Pull the lever~ fig. 114 -arrow -~&,.
Fig. 114 Lever under
the steering column
Move the steering wheel to the desired position.
Push the lever against the steering column unt il it locks.
There must be at least 10 inches (25 cm) between your chest and the
c en ter of th e steering wh eel. If you cannot sit more than 10 inches
( 25 cm) from the steering wheel, se e if adaptive equipment is avail ­
able to help you reach the pedals and inc rease the dis tance fro m the
steering whe el.
For detailed information on how to adjust the driver 's seat, see
=> pag e 81 .
& WARNING
Improper use of steering wheel adjustment and improper seating
position can cause serious personal injury.
• Adjust the steering wheel column only when the vehicle is not
moving to prevent loss of vehicle control.
• Adjust the driver's seat or steering wheel so that there is a
minimum of 10 inches
(25 cm) between your chest and the
steering wheel=>
page 196, fig. 195. If you cannot maintain this
minimum distance, the airbag system cannot protect you prop­
erly.
• If physical limitations prevent you from sitting 10 inches
125
cm) or more from the steering wheel, check with your authorized
Audi dealer to see if adaptive equipment is available .
• If the steering wheel is aligned with your face, the supple­
mental driver's airbag cannot provide as much protection in an
accident. Always make sure that the steering wheel is aligned with
your chest.
• Always hold the steering wheel with your hands at the 9 o'clock
and 3 o'clock positions to reduce the risk of personal injury if the
driver's airbag deploys.
• Never hold the steering wheel at the 12 o'clock position or with
your hands inside the steering wheel rim or on the steering wheel
hub. Holding the steering wheel the wrong way can cause serious
injuries to the hands, arms and head if the driver's airbag
deploys. •

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Applies to v ehi cles : wi th ele ctr ic ally a djuste d steer in g wh eel
Electrically adjusted steering vvheel
The he ight and re ach of the stee ring whe el can b e electr i­
cally adj uste d to s uit t he d river .
First, adjust the d river's seat co rrect ly.
Height adjustment
Fig . 115 Switch for
steering wheel adjust ·
ment
- Push the switch@ up or dow n=> fig. 1 15. T he steer ing
w heel he ight cha nges for a s long as you pre ss th e swi tc h.
Reach adjustment
- Push the s witch @ forw ard o r backwar d => fig . 11 5. T h e
s teer ing whe el reach ch an ges for as lon g as you pr ess
t h e s wit c h.
Ther e must b e at least 1 O in ches ( 25 cml betw een your chest and the
cen te r of th e st eer ing w hee l. If you cannot sit mo re than 1 0 in che s
(2 5 cm) from the stee rin g wh eel, se e if adaptive equ ipm ent is ava il­
able to help you reach the pedals and increase the distance from the
st eeri ng whe el.
F or detailed info rmation on how to ad just the drive r's seat, see
~ pa ge 81.
Con tro ls and eq uip­
ment
T he steering whe el can be adj ust ed even when the ignition is turn ed
O ff . F or vehi cle s with seat memory , the i ndividu al p osi tions fo r the
st eer in g w he el can be sto red a lon g w ith th e seat position.
& WARNING
Improper use of steering wheel adjustment and improper seating
position can cause serious personal injury.
• Adjust the steering wheel column only when the vehicle is not
moving to prevent loss of vehicle control .
• Adjust the driver's seat or steering wheel so that there is a
minimum of 10 inches (25 cm ) between your chest and the
steering wheel~
page 196 , fig. 195 . If you cannot maintain this
minimum distance , the airbag system cannot protect you prop ­
erly .
• If physical limitations prevent you from sitting 1 O inches (25
cml or more from the steering wheel , check with your authorized
Audi dealer to see if adaptive equipment is available.
• If the steering wheel is aligned with your face, the supple­
mental driver's airbag cannot provide as much protection in an
accident . Always make sure that the steering wheel is aligned with
your chest .
• Always hold the steering wheel with your hands at the 9 o'clock
and 3 o'clock positions to reduce the risk of personal injury if the
driver's airbag deploys .
• Never hold the steering wheel at the 12 o'clock position or with
your hands inside the steering wheel rim or on the steer ing wheel
hub . Holding the steering wheel the wrong way can cause serious
injuries to the hands, arms and head if the driver's airbag
deploys. •
Vehicle care I I Technical data

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Easy entry feature
The easy entry feature makes it easier to enter and exit the
vehicle by automatically adjusting the steering wheel.
Press the button @~ page 115, fig. 115 to turn the easy
entry feature on or off.
When the easy entry feature is turned on (button depressed), the
steering wheel moves up to the parked position when the ignition is
turned off. After you enter the vehicle, the steering wheel moves to
the stored position as soon as you turn on the ignition .
Easy entry feature on vehicles with memory seat*
For the stored steering wheel position to be recalled, the driver's
seat memory must be switched on
(I ON OFF I switch in depressed
position).
If the easy entry feature is switched off, the steering wheel moves to
the stored position as soon as you press the seat memory button. •
Ignition lock and ignition switch
Ignition key positions
The engine can be started or turned off with the ignition
key.
Position @
Fig. 116 Ignition
switch positions
The ignition key can be inserted into the ignition switch in this posi ­
tion. This automatically unlocks the steering column lock. When the
ignition key is removed, the steering column lock is automatically
locked
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Ignition on 0
Turn the ignition key to this position and release it .
Starting the engine 0
The engine starts with the key in this position. Major electrical loads
are temporarily turned off.
Ignition off @
Turn the ignition key to this position and release it.

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& WARNING
• Ne ver re m ove the ke y from the ignition lo ck wh ile th e ve hicl e is
movin g. The steering wh eel will l ock , cau sing l oss of contr ol.
• I f yo u have t o le ave y our veh icle, e ven for ju st a mi nute , always
r e m ove the ign ition ke y and t ake it with you. T his is es pe ciall y
import ant if y ou are going t o leave c hildren unatt end ed in the
vehic le. The children could start the engin e or use other ve hicle
c ontr ols. Un sup erv is ed u se of veh icle c ontrol s (for e xam ple, pow er
w indow s) can cause se rious per sonal injurie s.
0 Note
• I f the ~ symbol in the display blinks, there is a malfunction in the
e lectronic steering column lock . Follow the instructions in
~ page 32 , "Steering malfunction i".
• If the ~ symbol in the display blinks , there is a malfunction in
the electronic ignition lock . Follow the instructions in~ page
33,
"Ignition lock malfunction ~"-
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• If you release the ignition key in posit ion @, the key automati­
cally r eturns to posit ion
G) .
• If you open the driver's door when the ignition is swi tched on , a
buzzer sounds and the message Ignition is on appears in the instru ­
ment cluster display. P lease switch the ignition off. •
Ignition key safety lock
The ignition key can only be removed when the selector
lever is in the "P" (Park) position.
After turning off the ignition, the ignition key can only be removed
from the ignition lock when the selec tor lever is in the "P" (Park)
Con tro ls and eq uip­
ment position. Af
ter you have removed the key , the sele ctor lever is locked
and cannot be moved. •
Starting and stopping the engine
Starting the engine
The engine can only be started with your original Audi
key.
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Step on t he brake.
Fig . 117 Ig ni tio n k ey
posit io n s
Move the selector lever into P or N => &,.
Tu rn the ignition key to pos ition 0 => fig . 117 - do not
depress the gas peda l when start ing the engine.
A co ld engine may sound loud after it has been started . This is due
to the hydrau lic valves building up oi l pressure. This is normal and
is not a n eed for concern .
If the engine does not start immediately, stop trying after 10
seconds and th en try to restart the engine about 30 seconds later . _.,
Vehicle care
I I irechnical data

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& WARNING
Never start or let the engine run in a confined or enc losed area .
Exhaust fumes from the engine contain carbon monoxide , a color ­
le ss and odorless gas . Carbon monoxide can be fatal if inhaled .
• Never leave the engine idling unattended . An unattended
vehi cle with a runn ing engine poses a danger of personal injury or
theft.
0 Note
• Avoi d high engine speed s, fa st a ccele rati on or heavy eng ine
loads while the engi ne is sti ll cold. This cou ld damage the engine.
• The e ngi ne canno t be sta rt e d by pushing o r to w ing the vehicle.
~ For the sake of the environment
To avoid unnecessary engine wear and to re duce ex hau st emis ­
sions, do not let your vehicle stand and warm up. Be ready to drive
off immed iate ly afte r start ing y our veh icle. Maintain modera te
sp eed unt il the engine is completely warm. Remembe r, th e engine
performs best a t operati ng tempe ra ture .•
Stopping the engine
- Turn t he ignit ion key to position © ~ page 117 , fig. 117 .
& WARNING
• Never turn off the engine until the vehicle has come to a
complete stop.
• The brake booster and servotroni c only work when the engine
is running . With the ignition turned off , you have to apply more
force when steering or braking . Since you cannot steer and stop
normally, this can lead to accidents and serious injuries .
& WARNING (continued )
• The radiator fan can continue to run for up to 10 minutes even
after you have turned off the engine and removed the ignition key .
The radiator fan can also turn on again if the engine coolant heats
up because of inten se sunlight or heat build -up in the engine
compartment .
0 Note
Do not stop the engine immediatel y after hard or extended driving.
Keep the eng ine runn ing f or ap proximate ly t wo minu tes to preven t
excessive heat build -up. •
Starting and stopping the engine
with Convenience key
Ap plies to vehicles: wit h C onvenien ce key
Starting the engine with the [ START) button
This button switches on the i gnition and starts the en gine.
Fig. 118 Convenienc e
key ; EN GINE START
button
T he [ S TA RT ] b utto n is prov ided with two-stage operation
~ fig .118. .,,_