oil AUDI S6 2009 Owner's Guide

-~_T_ ir_e_ s_ a_ n_d _ w_ h_ e_e _l_s _________________________________________________ _
Tire pr essure
Inco rrect tire pressure causes prematu re wear and can cau se
sudden tire blow-out. For this reason, tire pressure must be checked
at least once a month
~ page 323 .
Driving style
Dr iv ing fa st around curves, heavy acceleration and hard brak ing
increase tire wear.
Rotating tire s for more even wear
For all four t ires on your vehic le to have the same service life, we
recommend that the front and rea r tires are rotat ed acc ord ing to the
tire manufacturer 's suggested tire rotation intervals. Please
remembe r the f ollo wi ng :
• Tire rotat ion i nterva ls m ay d iffer from the vehic le serv ice inte r­
vals outl ined in your Maintenance and Warranty Book let.
• The longer one tire is used in one location on the vehicle, t he
more it wears at certain points; the refo re, we recommend that you
f ollow the tire manu facturer's sug ges ted t ire rotat ion i nte rvals.
• Vehicles with fro nt-w hee l dr ive e xper ience more tread wear on
the front wheels compared to all -wheel drive (quattro®l .
• Please rotate tires as sh ow n~
page 32 7, fig. 250 .
• Extra care must be taken when rotating direction -specific tires
~ pag e 349 .
Wheel balancing
T he w hee ls o n new v ehic les are balanced. However, various s itua ­
tions during everyday driving can cause them to become unba l­
anc ed, resu lti ng in vib rati ons yo u ca n us ually feel thro ugh t he
steer ing whee l.
U nba la nce d w heels must b e re ba lance d to avoid e xcessive wea r on
steering, suspension and tires. A whee l must a lso be reba lanced
when a new tire is installed.
Incorrect wheel alignment
Incorrect w hee l al ig nm ent ca n cau se e xcess ive ti re wea r, impa iring
t h e s afety of th e veh ic le. If t ires s how excessive w ear, have the
w hee l a lig nme nt checke d by a n autho rize d Aud i deale r or qualifie d
wo rkshop.
All Wheel Drive
Vehic les with quattro® must always have tires of the same size,
co nstruct ion an d tread ty pe. For deta ils see ~
page 268.
& WARNING
Sudden tire failure can lead to loss of control , a crash and serious
personal injury !
• Never drive a vehicle when the tread on any tire is worn down
to the wear indicators.
• Worn tires are a safety hazard , they do not grip well on wet
roads and increase your risk of "hydroplaning " and loss of control.
• Always keep chemicals that can cause tire damage , such as
grease, oil, gasoline and brake fluid away from tires .
• Tires age even if they are not being used and can fail suddenly ,
especially at high speeds. Tires that are more than 6 years old can
only be used in an emergency and then with special care and at
lower speeds .
• Never mount used tires on your vehicle if you are not sure of
their "previous history. " Old used tires may have been damaged
even though the damage cannot be seen that can lead to sudden
tire failure and loss of vehicle control . •

Tires and wheels -_______________________ ..::...:..:..-=::.......:.:..;::..:....____;___
•
Wheel bolts
Wheel bolts must always be tightened to the correct
torque.
The design of wheel bolts is matched to the factory installed rims. If
different rims are fitted, the correct wheel bolts with the right length
and correctly shaped bolt heads must be used. This ensures that
wheels are fitted securely and that the brake system functions
correctly.
In certain circumstances, you may not use wheel bolts from a
different vehicle - even if it is the same model~
page 374.
& WARNING
Improperly tightened or maintained wheel bolts can become loose
causing loss of control, a collision and serious personal injury.
• Always keep the wheel bolts and the threads in the wheel hubs
clean so the wheel bolts can turn easily and be properly tightened.
• Never grease or oil the wheel bolts and the threads in the wheel
hubs. They can become loose while driving if greased or oiled,
even if tightened to the specified torque.
• Only use wheel bolts that belong to the rim being installed.
• Never use different wheels bolts on your vehicle.
• Always maintain the correct tightening torque for the wheel
bolts to reduce the risk of a wheel loss.
If the tightening torque of
the wheel bolts is too low, they can loosen and come out when the
vehicle is moving. If the tightening torque is too high, the wheel bolts and threads can be damaged and the wheel can become
loose.
0 Note
The specified torque for the wheel bolts is 90 ft lb (120 Nm) with a
tolerance of ± 7,4 ft lb(± 10 Nm). Torque wheel bolts diagonally.
After changing a wheel, the torque must be checked as soon as 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 handling 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 sidewall height in relation to its tread width expressed
in percentage. Conventional tires have a height/width ratio of 60 or
more.
The performance 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. Tire pres­
sures should be checked at least once a month and always before a
long trip~
page 323, "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
potholes, 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 maintain 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 gullies 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. ..,
Vehicle care
I t •

Fuses and bul bs -
------------------
Fuses and bulbs
Fuses
Replacing a fuse
A problem in the electrical system may be caused by a
blown fuse.
Fig . 2 65 Instru ment
pa nel left: Face c over
F ig . 266 I nst ru me nt
pa nel left: Co ntent
F ac e cover
- Locate the fuse which belongs to the component which
failed.
- Switch off the ignition and the e lectr ica l component
affected. - Care
fully p ry t he face cover off the instr umen t pane l
using the ignition key or a screwdriver~ fig. 265.
- Rem ove the plastic clip @ from i ts retainer in the face
cove r~ fig. 266, place i t over the questionable fuse and
remove the fuse.
- Replace a blow n fuse (recogniza ble by the melted metal
str ip inside) wi th a f use of the
same amperage.
The individual circuits are protected by fuses. T he fuse panels with
the fuses are located on the left and right front faces of the instru­
ment pane l behind a cover and in the right storage area in the
luggage compartment.
There is a plastic clip @ in the cover on the lef t side of the instru ­
ment pane l, which can be used to remove the fuses. The crank © is
used for emergency operation of the power roof*. You will also find
a label on both covers in the instrument panel with the fuse layout
© for the corresponding fuse panel.
& WARNING
Nev er replac e a fuse with on e that ha s a high er amperag e rating .
• A fu se w ith a t oo high ampe rage could damage the ele ctr ical
pa rt a nd cause a fire .
0 Note
• On no account should fuses be repaired (e .g. patched up wi th tin
foil or wire) as this may cause serious damage elsewhere in the e lec­
trica l circuit o r cause fire.
• I f a fuse blows repeatedly, do not keep replacing it. Instead, have
the cause of the repea ted short circuit or overload located and fixed.
ti>
Vehicle care Do-it-yourself service Technical data

-Fuses and bulbs Pffl..._ _____________________ _
[ i J Tip s
You are wel l advised to keep a supply of spare fuses in your vehicle .
Fuses with the proper ampere ratings are availab le at your Audi
dea ler. •
Fuse Location , Instrument Panel left
Fig . 267 Fuse pa nel
l ayo ut
Some of the equipment items listed are optional or only ava ilable on
certain model configurations .
Note th at t he fo llo wi ng t able i s acc urat e at th e time of goin g to
pr ess and is subject t o ch ang e. In th e eve nt of d iscrep ancie s, th e
labe l on th e in side of th e cover always ta kes prece de nce .
The power seats are protected by cir cuit br eaker s, which automati­
cally reset after a few seconds after the overload has been reme ­
died.
N o. Equipm ent
1 Not used
2
3
4
Not used
Engine management
Oil level sensor Amps
5
5
No
.
5
6
..
7
8
9
10
1 1
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
Equipm ent
Climate cont rol , tire pressure monitoring sys ­
tem
Electronic Stabilization Program (ESP), clutch
sensor
Diagnostic connector
Homelink control unit
Automa tic dimming interior mirror
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not used
Diagnostic connector
Switch modu le steering column
Not used
I nstrument c luster, control module Ga teway
Telephone, cell phone E lectronic Stabilization Program (ESP)
Headlight electronics, left -side
Rain sensor
Heated washer nozzles
Seat adjustment (driver)
MMI display
E lectromechanica l parking brake
Not used
Not used
Not used
N ot used
Not used Amps
5
5
5
5
5
5
10
10
10
5
10
5
5
5
10
5
5
-

________________________________________________ E _m_ e_r.:g :;,. e_ n_c ...: y:.- s_ i_ t _u _a_ t_ i_ o _ n_ s __ lllll
•
& WARNING
• To reduce the risk of serious injury and vehicle damage.
-Always lift the vehicle only at the special workshop hoist and
floor jack lift points illustrated
=> page 362, fig. 276 and
=> page 362, fig. 277.
- Failure to lift the vehicle at these points could cause the
vehicle to tilt or fall from a lift if there is a change in vehicle
weight distribution and balance. This might happen, for
example, when heavy components such as the engine block or
transmission are removed.
• When removing heavy components like these, anchor vehicle
to hoist or add corresponding weights to maintain the center of
gravity. Otherwise, the vehicle might tilt or slip off the hoist,
causing serious personal injury.
0 Note
• Be aware of the following points before lifting the vehicle:
- The vehicle should never be lifted or jacked up from under­
neath the engine oil pan, the transmission housing, the front or
rear axle or the body side members . This could lead to serious
damage.
- To avoid damage to the underbody or chassis frame, a rubber
pad must be inserted between the floor jack and the lift points.
- Before driving over a workshop hoist, check that the vehicle
weight does not exceed the permissible lifting capacity of the hoist .
- Before driving over a workshop hoist, ensure that there is
sufficient clearance between the hoist and low parts of the
vehicle. •
Do-it-yourself service

_________________________________________________ G_ e_ n_ e_r _a _l_ i_n _f_o _ r_ m_ a_ t _i _o _ n __ PII
vehicle identification number of your vehicle (perforation) as well as
the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) and the Gross Axle Weight
Rating (GAWRl.
The high voltage warning label is located on the lock carrier.
The spark ignition system complies with the Canadian standard ICES-002. •
Displaying Vehicle Identification
Number in the MMI
Fig. 280 MMI display:
Vehicle ID number
(VIN)
You can also display the Vehicle Identification Number of
your vehicle in the MMI.
- Press the
(CARI function button.
- Select
Vehicle ID number (VIN). The Vehicle ID number
(VIN)
menu appears=> fig. 280. •
Controls and equip­
ment Safety first Vehicle operation
Weights
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
The Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), and the Gross Axle Weight
Rating (GAWR) for front and rear are listed on a sticker on the left
door jamb.
The Gross Vehicle Weight Rating includes the weight of the basic
vehicle plus full fuel tank, oil and coolant, plus maximum load,
which includes passenger weight (150 lbs/68 kg per designated
seating position) and luggage weight .
Gross Axle Weight Rating
The Gross Axle Weight Rating is the maximum load that can be
applied at each axle of the vehicle~&.
Vehicle capacity weight
The vehicle capacity weight (max. load) is listed on the driver's side
8-pi Ila r.
Roof weight
The maximum permissible roof weight is 220 lb (100 kg). The roof
weight is made up of the weight of the roof rack system and the
weight of the object being transported
~ page 94, "Loading the
roof rack".
& WARNING
• The actual Gross Axle Weight Rating at the front and rear axles
should not exceed the permissible weights, and their combination
must not exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating.
• Exceeding permissible weight ratings can result in vehicle
damage, accidents and personal injury.
Vehicle care Do-it-yourself service Tec hn ica l da ta

___ G_ e_n_ e_ r_ a _l _i_n _f _o _ r_ m_ a_ t_ i_ o _ n ________________________________________________ _
0 Note
• The vehicle capacity weight figures apply when the load is
distributed evenly in the vehicle (passengers and luggage). When
transporting a heavy load in the luggage compartment, carry the
load as near to the rear axle as possible so that the vehicle's
handling is not impaired.
• Do not exceed the maximum permissible axle loads or the
maximum gross vehic le weight. Always remember that the vehic le's
handling will be affected by the extra load. Therefore, adjust your
speed accordingly .
• Always observe local regulations. •
Dimensions
The specifications refer to the basic model. Differences may occur
depending on the mode l type and options ordered, for example, tire
sizes.
0 Note
When driving up steep ramps, on rough roads, over curbs, etc. it is
important to remember that some parts of your vehicle, such as
spoilers or exhaust system components, may be close to the
ground. Be careful not to damage them. •

_____________________________________________________ D_a_ t_ a __ lllll
Data
Ap plies to veh icles: wit h 3.0 lit er 6 -c ylinde r en gine
300 hp, 3 .0 liter, 6-cylinder engine
En gin e da ta
Maximum output SAE net
Maximum torque SAE net
No. of cylinders
Displacement
Stroke
Bore
Compression ratio
Fu el
Dim ension s (app rox.)
Length
Width (with outside mirrors fo lded)
Height (unloaded)
T urning 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 (c m
3
)
in (mm)
in (mm)
300@ 5100 -6800
310@ 2500 -5100
6 cylinder
183 (2995)
3.50 (89.0)
3 .33 (84 .5)
10.5 : 1
Premium unleaded (91 AKI) Recommended for maximum engine performance . Fur ­
ther details =>
page 295, "Gasoline"
in (mm)
in (mm)
in (mm)
ft (ml
194.4 (4938)
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)
•
Vehicle operation Vehicle care Do-it-yourself service Tec hn ica l da ta

___ D_ a_t _a ________________________________________________________ _
Applies to vehi cles : wit h 3.2 l iter 6-c ylinder e ngine
255 hp , 3 .2 liter, 6-cylinder engine
Engine data
Max imum output SAE net
Maximum torque SAE net
No . of cy lin ders
D isp laceme nt
Stroke
Bo re
Co mpress ion rati o
Fuel
Dimensions (appro x.)
Leng th
Width (wit h ou ts ide mirrors folded)
Height (un loaded)
T urning c ircle diameter (curb to c urb)
Capacities {approx .)
Fuel tank
-Total capacity
- Rese rve (of total capacity)
Windshield and headlight* washer fluid container
Engine oil
with filter cha n ge h
p@ rpm
lb-ft@ rpm
CID (cm
3 )
in (mm)
in (m m) 255 @6500
243@ 3250
6 cyl inde r
191 (3123)
3 .65 (9 2.8)
3 .33 (84 .5)
1 2 .5: 1
Premium unleaded {91 AKll Recommended for maximum engine performance . Fur ­
t her deta ils =:>
page 295, "Gasoli ne"
i n (m m)
in (m m)
in (mm)
ft (ml 1
9 4.4 (4 938)
73.0 (1855)
57.4 ( 1459)
39 .0 (1 1.9)
gal (l iters)
g al (li ters)
qua rts (l iters)
q ua rts (l ite rs) 2
1. 1 (80.0)
1 .8 -2 .4 { 7-9)
5.1 ( 4.8)
6 .9 (6 .5)
•

Data -________________ RPI
App lies to vehicles : wit h 4.2 lite r 8- cy lind er e ng in e
350 hp , a-cylinder engine
Engine data
Maximum ou tpu t SAE net
M aximum torque SAE net
No . of c ylind ers
Displaceme nt
Stroke
Bore
C om press ion ratio
F uel
Dimensions ( approx .)
L eng th
Width (w ith outside mirro rs fo lded)
Height (unloaded)
Tu rning circle d ia m eter (c urb to cu rb)
Capacities (approx .>
Fuel tank
- Tot al capaci ty
- Reserve (of total capacity)
Windshield and headlight* washer fluid container Engine oil wit h filter ch ange
Controls and equip­ ment Safety first h
p@rpm
l b -ft@ rpm
C ID (cm
3
)
in (mm)
in (m m) 35
0@ 6800
3 25@3500
8 c ylinde r
25 4 (4 163)
3.65 (92 .8)
3 .33 (8 4.5)
1 2 .5 : 1
Premium unleaded 191 AKO Recommended for maximum engine performance . Fur ­
t her details =>
pa ge 295, "Gasoli ne"
in ( mm)
i n (mm)
in (mm)
ft (m l 1
9 4.4 (4 938)
73. 0 (1855)
5 7 .4 (1459)
39.0 (11 .9)
ga l (liter s)
gal (liters)
qua rts (liters)
qua rts (liters) 2
1.1 (80 .0)
1 .8 -2. 4 (7-9)
5.1 ( 4.8)
9.0 (8.5)
•
Vehicle operation Vehicle care Do-it-yourself service Tec hn ica l da ta