AUDI S6 2009 Owners Manual

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& W ARNING ! continued )
• The Audi Parking System is not a substitute for being careful
and alert when b acking up. Be e spe cially careful during parking
and similar maneuvers . Alw ays wat ch where you are dr iv ing and
make sure that nothing is in the way.
• When maneuvering or parking , do not only use the MMI Display
for orientation . Cert ain ob ject s · depending on the screen resolu ­
tion -may not , or not ent irely , be displ ayed ; for example trailer
hitches , chains, narrow posts , or fence s.
• Improper reliance on the Audi Parking System can cause colli­
s ions and serious personal injury .
- Never rely only on parking assist when changing backing up.
- Always check rear view mirrors to make sure it is safe to back
up. •
Applies to vehic les : w it h Audi Pa rk in g System (rea rl and rear-v iew camera
Notes on distance information
Con tro ls and eq uip­
ment
Fig . 18 4 MMI Displ ay :
di splay ed red l ine
t o uche s the bumpe r Fig
. 185 Actu al
di stan ce from bumpe r
The red line in the MMI Display=> fig. 184 indicates the distance you
should ma intain fr om an obs tacle, when park ing. If an ob stacle is
located at road level, you can approach the obstacle unti l the red
line touches the obstacle
(1.3 ft, or 40 cm, dis tance) . On the othe r
hand , if an obs tacle is not located at road level (the bumper o f a
vehic le, for example), you should
not approach this obstac le unti l
the red lin e touches the obstac le.
F or instance , if you back up toward another vehic le, it wil l appear as
t ho ugh the guide hel p lin es a nd su rfaces are being pushed over t he
vehic le behind you=> fig. 184 . In this example, it can be recognized
in the MMI Disp lay that the red lin e exactly touches the bumper of
the vehicle behind you . Indeed, however, the red line@=> fig. 185
does not touch the bumper, but has rather been pushed
underneath
t he bumper. The actual distance (dashed line G) ) to the veh icle
beh ind you is meanwhile less than
1.3 ft (40 cm). Your vehicle
bu mper mus t also be tak en in to conside rat ion f or the distance
=> & .
& WARNING
• Please note that objects not touching the ground can appear to
be further a way than they really are (for example , the bumper of a
p arked vehi cle, a trailer h itch , or the rear of a truck ). In this ca se ,
you should not use the guide help lines to measure distan ce -
d anger of accident! ..
Vehicle care I I irechnical data

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& WARNING (continued)
• Maintain plenty of distance from an obstacle, so that your
outside mirror or a corner of your vehicle does not collide with any
obstacles - danger of accident!
• The Audi Parking System is not a substitute for being careful
and alert when backing up. Be especially careful during parking
and similar maneuvers. Always watch where you are driving and
make sure that nothing is in the way.
• When maneuvering or parking, do not only use the MMI Display
for orientation. Certain objects -depending on the screen resolu­
tion -may not, or not entirely, be displayed ; for example trailer
hitches, chains, narrow posts, or fences . •
Settings in the MMI
App lies to veh ic les: witn Av(li Pi, rk ing System (rear! and rear-view camera
Adjusting the chimes -option 1
The volume and the pitch (frequency) of the chimes can
be adjusted in the MM/.
Fig . 186 MMI Display:
Selection menu
Rear volume adjustment
- Press the [CARI function button. -
Select
Systems * in the CAR menu .
- Select
Audi Parking System .
-Select Rear volume if you want to change the volume of
the chimes from the rear signal generator.
Rear frequency adjustment
- Press the [CAR I function button.
- Select
Systems* in the CAR menu .
- Select
Audi Parking System .
-Select Rear frequency when you want to change the
frequency of the chimes from the rear signal generator.
When adjusting the volume and frequency, the new setting will
sound for about 2 seconds from each audible signal generator . The
volume and frequency settings are automatically stored and assigned to the master key with remote control.
& WARNING
Always make sure that the volume and frequency of the chimes is
adjusted so that you can easily hear the acoustic distance signal
even if the radio is playing, the air-conditioner blower is on High or
there is a high level of outside noise. Check the settings whenever someone else has driven the vehicle before you. •

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Ap plies to vehicles: with Audi Par king System (r ear) and rea r-vie w came ra
Adjusting the chimes -option 2
The menu for adjusting signal sounds can also be called
up via the control button with the "settings" function.
Fig. 187 MMI Display:
Rear-view camera
picture
Fig . 188 MMI Display:
Audi Parking System
- Activate the Audi Parking System=> page 171. The rear­
view camera picture appears in the MMI Display.
- Select
Settings => fig. 187. The menu for adjusting Rear
volume
and Rear frequency appears in the MMI Display
=>fig,
188.
Select Rear volume if you want to change the volume of
the chimes from the rear signal generator.
Contro ls and eq uip­
ment
Select Rear frequency when you want to change the
frequency of the chimes from the rear signal generator.
Select
Settings => fig. 188, or
Press the [RETURN] button . T he rear-v iew camera picture
appears in the MMI Display again.
When adjusting the volume and frequency , the new setting will
sound for about 2 seconds from each audible signal generator. The
volume and frequency settings are automatically stored and
assigned to the master key with remote control.
& WARNING
Always make sure that the volume and frequency of the chimes is
adjusted so that you can easily hear the acoustic distance signal
even if the radio is playing, the air-conditioner blower is on High or
there is a high level of outside noise. Check the settings whenever
someone else has driven the vehicle before you. •
Safety tips
Applies to vehic les: with Audi Par king System {rear) and rea r-v iew came ra
Acoustic parking system error message
If a warning tone is audible for about five seconds when you turn on
the ignition, there is a malfunction in the system. Have the problem
corrected by your authorized Audi dealer.
Keep the sensors in the rear bumper clean and free from ice so that
the acoustic park assist system can function properly.•
Vehicle care I I irechnical data

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Applies to vehic les: with Audi Park ing System (rearl and rear-view camera
Rear-view camera tips
We recommend that you practice parking with t he rear -view camera
in a traff ic -free location, or parking lot, to become fami liar with the
system, the orientati on line s, a nd th eir functi on. When doi ng this,
there should be good light and weather conditions.
In the MMI Display, objects or vehicles ap pea r closer or further away
i f:
• you are driving in reverse gear from a level surface onto an
inc lin e, o r a downwa rd sl ope,
• you are driving in reverse gear toward protruding objects,
• the ve hicle is carrying too much load in the rear.
The accuracy of the orientation lines and blue surfaces diminishes if :
• the Adaptive Air Suspension* is defective, or th e dynamic, off ­
road, o r lift mode is swi tched on,
• the rear -view camera does not provide a reliable image, for
exam ple, in po or vi sibi lit y c ondi tio ns or if the lens is dirt y,
• the image on the screen is not visible due to sun g lare and reflec ­
t ion .
Caring for the rear-view camera lens:
• Dampen the lens with a household a lcoho l- based g lass c leaner,
and c lean th e lens wit h a dry cl oth.
• Remove snow with a hand brush.
• Remove ice, preferably with de -icing spray~
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& WARNING
• The rear-v iew camera does not replace the view to the rear and
the rear view mirrors .
• The rear-view camer a - because of technical limitat ions -does
not show the entire area behind the vehicle~
page 175 , fig. 178.
& WARNING (continued )
Be especially careful to che ck for small children and animals
before backing up . Small children and animals will not alway s be
shown in the rear-view display .
• The Audi Parking System is not a sub stitute for being careful
and alert when back ing up . Be especially careful during parking
and similar maneuver s. Always watch where you are driving and
make su re that nothing is in the way .
• Do not allow yourself to be distracted from traffic by the rear ­
view camera pi ctures .
• When maneuvering or parking , do not only u se the MMI Display
for orientat ion . Certain obje cts - depending on the screen resolu­
tion -may not, or not entirely, be displayed ; for example tr ailer
hitches , cha ins , narrow posts , or fences .
• Only use the rear -view camera for aid if it shows a good , clear
picture . The image may be obscured , for example , by the sun
shining into the lens, dirt on the lens, or as the result of a defect -
danger of accident!
• If the image i s hazy when the MMI Display is switched on or the
area behind the vehicle is not visible (for e xample , as the result of
a dirty or defective lens ), the rear -view camera must not be used
for aid in maneuver ing - danger of accident!
• The rear -view camera generates two -dimensional images . For
this reason , please note that recesses in the ground and
protruding parts on another vehicle , or protruding objects fixed to
the ground , will be more difficult or impossible to recognize on the
MMI Di splay, due to the missing spacial depth .
• If the position and the installation angle of the camera has
changed, for example , after a rear end collision , do not continue to
use the system for safety reasons . Have it checked by an autho­
rized Audi dealer or qualified work shop .
• Only use the rear-v iew camera when the rear lid is fully closed .
Make sure that objects mounted on the rear are not obscuring the
camera v iew .

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& W ARNING (continu ed )
• Remove ice , preferably with de-icing spray.
0 Note
• N ever use warm or hot water to remove snow or ice from the
rear -view camera le ns -danger of crack formation on the lens!
• When clea nin g t he le ns, never use care pr oducts wi th an abra ­
sive effect.
[ i J Tips
T he positions of the orientation lines/ surfaces are disp laced up or
down if the parking process is carried out with the rear-view came ra
i n Adaptive Air Suspension*~
page 20 d yna mic, off -road, or lif t
mode. Therefore, the acc uracy is reduced. •
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Adaptive Air Suspension
Adaptive Air Suspension and
Damping
A pplies to vehicles: wi th Adap tive Air Suspens ion
Description
Adaptive Air Suspension and damping can be regulated
and they adapt automatically to a request from the driver
and the driving situation at the time.
Adaptive Air Suspension is an electronically controlled springing
and damping system . This chassis system makes it easier on the
driver by adapting to the particular situation through imperceptible
control processes.
The
Adaptive Air Suspension component regulates ground clear ­
ance depending on vehicle speed, load condition and driver input.
When the system is in automatic mode, accelerating to a speed above a predetermined limit will make the vehicle lower itself. On
the other hand, driving more slowly results in the vehicle raising again at specific speeds.
The
damping component provides individual control of the
damping forces. For example, with damping characteristics set to
provide greater comfort, damping is set somewhat harder for a brief
period only as required, for example, when going around a curve or
over rough road surfaces as well as when braking.
Settings
Adaptive Air Suspension provides the driver with the opportunity to
set the chassis characteristics also to their individual preference.
With the driving modes
standard, automatic and dynamic the driver
has three chassis settings available, ranging from comfort to sporty .
In addition,
lift provides a fourth mode which can be selecting for
driving over poor stretches of road :::::,
page 185, "Chassis controls". The modes are set in
MMI:::::,
page 185.
& WARNING
The height of the parked vehicle can change due to temperature
fluctuations or changes in load.
0 Note
• Whenever you park your vehicle, always make sure there is
adequate clearance above and below the vehicle. The height of the parked vehicle can change as the result of temperature fluctuations,
changes in load condition and changes in the driving mode (ground
clearance!.
• If the vehicle is being transported (e.g. by tow truck, train, ship,
etc.) , mount the tie -down chains/cables over the running surface
(circumference) of the tires . Never secure the vehicle by the axle, the
suspension struts or the front or rear towline eye. For technical
reasons, the pressure in the suspension struts may change during
the transport, which could result in the vehicle no longer being
secured properly.
• To prevent damage to the vehicle underbody, remember that
your vehicle is not an off-road vehicle, even in the "lift" mode. The
ground clearance is insufficient for this type of operation.
• If you are going to tow a trailer, you must activate the trailer oper­
ation mode :::::,
page 186.
[ i] Tips
Before you raising your vehicle using the vehicle jack (for example,
when changing a flat tire) you must activate the jacking mode
=> page 186. •

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Ap plies to vehicl es: wi th Adap tive Ai r Su sp ension
Chassis controls
Four different driving modes can be set by the driver.
The automatic contro l processes are speed -and time -dependent.
For example, it is not possib le to raise the suspension to the lift
mode above certain speeds.
L ev el a djustment
automatic
dynamic
aut om ati c Ground clearan
ce
about 4.7 - 4 .1 inches
(120 -105 mm)
about 4.7 inches (120 mm)
about 4.1 inches (105 mm)
a bo ut 5.3 inches ( 135 mm)
Se lect the automatic mode i f you p refer suspension and damping
settings emphasizing comfort .
• Low ering : When a speed of about 75 mph (120 km/h) is exceeded
for more than 30 seconds, the vehicle is automatically lowered by about 0.6 inch (15 mm) to the dynamic level which is more suitable
for highway speeds. Road holding is optimized as a result of the lower center of gravity and fuel consumption is reduced as a result
of reduced wind res istance.
• Rais ing : The vehicle is automatically raised again if the speed
falls below about 44 mph (70 km/h) for a period of 2 minutes . The
vehic le is raised immediate ly when speed falls below about 22 mph
(35 km/h).
s ta nd ard
Select the standard mode if you desire a suspension setting with a
special emphasis on comfort. In the standard mode there is
no
lowering of the suspension. Even a t high speeds, the vehicle stays
at the same level. Damping characteristics with a decided emphasis
on comfort are selected in this mode.
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Select the dynamic mode if you prefer a sporty suspension setting .
In this mode, the vehicle is lowered whi le it is still stationary and
spo rty damping characteristics are selected . The warn ing light
c.::i
in the instrument cluster will come on for a few seconds just to
remind you of the reduced ground clearance .
If y ou switch off the engine wh ile the ve hicle is in the dynamic mode
and then switch on the ignition once again, the
c.::i warning light
wi ll also come on again f or a few seconds as a reminder .
lift
Select the lift mode when you have to travel over poor sect ions of
road (e .g. trails). In the lift mode, the vehic le is raised by 0.6 inch (15
m m) compared to norma l leve l while it is stil l stationary and
damping characteristics are adjusted to emphasize comfort .
The lift mode can be activated only at speeds below 50 mp h (80
km/h) . When a speed of about 62 mph (100 km/h) is exceeded, the
system automatical ly leaves lift mode and the mode set previously
(standard, automat ic, dynam ic) is activated aga in. •
App lies to v ehic les : with Ada ptive Air Suspens io n
Setting the driving modes
The driving modes are set in MM/.
Fig . 189 MMI di splay:
Settin gs _,.
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The ignition must be switched on to set the driving modes.
- Press the !CARI function button. The main menu
Adaptive Air Suspension appears=>
page 185, fig. 189.
- Select the desired mode with the control knob.
Please note that not every driving mode can be selected in every
driving situation. For example, it is not possible to switch to "lift"
mode at speeds above 50 mph (80 km/h). This mode is then shown
greyed out in the MMI display.
For additional information on the driving modes=>
page 185,
"Chassis controls". •
Applies to vehicles: with Adaptive Air Suspension
Jacking mode when changing a flat tire
This mode must be activated before raising the vehicle
with a vehicle jack.
Fig. 190 MMI display :
Activate jacking mode
Switching jacking mode on and off
-Press the (CAR] function button. The main menu
Adaptive Air Suspension appears.
- Press the !SETUP) function button. The main menu
Adaptive Air Suspension appears=> fig. 190. - Turn the control knob to
Vehicle jack mode and select on
or
off as required.
The vehicle jack mode must be activated before changing a wheel
so that the automatic control processes for the air suspension do
not make lifting with the vehicle jack more difficult.
[ i ] Tips
The vehicle jack mode is switched off automatically at speeds above
9 mph (15 km/h).•
Applies to vehicles: with Adaptive Air Suspension
Towing a trailer
Automatic lowering is not desirable when towing a trailer.
Fig. 191 MMI display:
Activate towing opera­
tion
If you are going to tow a trailer, you must activate the trailer
towing mode.
Switching the trailer towing mode on and off
manually
- Pressthe!CARJfunction button. The main menu
Adaptive Air Suspension appears.

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- Press the I SETUP I functio n button . The menu Ad aptiv e
Air
Su spen sion appears~ page 786, fig. 191.
- Select
Trailer towing mode on or off as requ ired .
Leve l A djus tment w he n t ow ing a tra il e r
• Before hitching up the trailer and before adjusting the tongue
weight at the trailer, the automatic or standard mode
mu st be
selected, so that the vehicle is at normal level=>
page 185, "Setting
the driving modes".
• If driving in dynamic mode is desired, this mode
mu st be
selected before hitching up the tra iler and before adjust ing the
tongue weight . However, note that your vehicle is lowered and
ground c learance is reduced .
• If you have to drive under difficult road conditions, you can
select lift mode after hitching up the trailer or after adjusting the
tongue weight .
Restri ctions when op erating wi th a trailer
When operating wi th a trailer, the lift mode can only be selected up
to about 25 mph (40 km/h) . The system automatically goes out of li ft
mode when speed exceeds about 31 mph (50 km/hl.
If the veh icle is in automatic, standard or lift mode before the tra iler
towing mode is activated, the dynamic mode cannot be activated.
I f the vehic le is in dynamic mode before towing operation is acti ­
vated, it can be driven in this mode. If the suspension is switched
from this mode to automatic mode, dynamic mode cannot be re ­
selected.
[ i ) Tips
If the trai ler towing mode has been activated, the vehicle will not
sink to the dynamic level if selected. •
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Homelink®
Universal remote control
Applies to vehic les: w ith Home link ® universal remote cont ro l
General information
The HomeLink® fe ature c an learn th e up to th re e r adio
fre que nc y c odes for m ost cu rrent t ransmi tters us ed for
operating gar age do ors, es tate gates , home o r out doo r
lighti ng sy stems, an d other de vice s.
Yo u must first pro gram t he Hom elink ® trans mitter b efor e you c an
use the system=>
page 189, "Pro gramm ing th e Home link® tra ns­
mit ter".
In o rd er to pro gram t he Homelink® tra nsmitter fo r dev ices utiliz ing
ro lling code, a second person on a ladder who can safe ly reach the
ga rag e door o pener motor is reco m me nd ed. It is also necessa ry to
l ocate the "learn" button on yo ur garage do or opener moto r. R efer
to t he op era tin g instr uctions for the open er, as the loc ation and
co lor of th is button may vary by manufacturer .
Y o u c an still u se the o rigi na l r emo te c ontrol for th e dev ice at a ny
tim e.
& WARNING
• Never use the Homelinkl1JI transmitter with any garage door
opener that does have not the safety stop and reverse feature as
required by federal safety standards . This includes any garage
door opener model manufactured before April 1, 1982.
• A garage door opener which cannot detect an object , signaling
the door to stop and reverse does not meet current federal safety standards . Using a garage door opener without these features
increases risk of serious injury or death .
& WARNING (continued)
• For safety reasons never release the parking brake or start the
engine while anyone is standing in front of the vehicle.
• A garage door or an estate gate may sometimes be set in
motion when the Homelink ® remote control is being
programmed . If the device is repeatedly activated , this can over ­
strain motor and damage its electrical components -an over­
heated motor is a fire hazard!
• To avoid possible injuries or property damage , please always
make absolutely certain that no persons or objects are located in
the range of motion of any equipment being operated.
[ i ] Tips
• If y ou wou ld l ik e mor e inf ormation o n Hom elink®, wh ere to
purchase the Homelink ® compatib le products, or wou ld li ke to
pu rchase th e Home link® Ho m e Lightin g Pack age, please call toll­
fre e: 1 -8 0 0 -355 -3515.
• For Declara tion of Comp lia nc e to Un ited St ates FCC and Indust ry
C anada regulations=>
page 3 75. •