warning AUDI S6 2009 Workshop Manual

Seats and storage
& 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. 74 Power seat:
Switch for seat adjust­
ment
Moving the seat forward and backward ©
-Press the switch forward or backward horizontally=>& .
Adjusting the seat height
0 and @ together
Pull the switch evenly at both ends to raise the seat=> &.
- Push the switch evenly at both ends to lower the seat
.Jj => ~ -
Angling the seat cushion up and down 0 or @
-To angle the seat cushion up, pull the switch at the front
only =>
/1:::..
- Alternatively , push the switch at the rear only => & .
- To angle the seat cushion down, push the switch at the
front only=>
/1:::..
- Alter natively, 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. 75 Power seat:
Switch for seat back
angle
- Push the switch=> fig. 75 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. 76 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.
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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.
The lumbar support is part icularly effective in supporting the
natural curvature of the spine so that the seating position is more
comfortabl e 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 .•
Ap plies to vehi cles; with front s po rt sea ts
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. •
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time. When the vehicle is unlocked, the settings stored on the
remote control key are restored.
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) button or by briefly pressing any given
memory button. •
Applies to vehicles : w ith seat memory
Activating remote control key memory
To be able to recall the stored settings with the remote
control key, the function has to be activated in the MM/.
Fig. 78 MMI display :
Drivers' seat
- Select Seat adjustment in the CAR menu.
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Select Driver's seat.
-Select Remote control key on to activate the remote
control key memory ~ fig. 78. •
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 205 and=> page 215. The
correct seating position is critical for the safety of front and rear
seat passengers alike=> page 198.
& 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 198, "Proper seating
positions for passengers in rear seats". •
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Seats and storage 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 plac e bulky items on the rear window sh elf as they would
restrict or block the driver's vision through the rear view mirror. •
Head restraints
Adjusting head restraints, front seats
The head restraints must be adjusted properly to provide
protection.
Fig. 79 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 199,
"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. 79
and push the head restraint down. .,

- Adjust the head restraints so that the top of the head
restraint is
at least level with your eyes or higher.
Removing the head restraint
- Pull the head restraint all the way up.
Press the release button @and pull the restraint out and
clear of the seat.
Installing the head restraint
- Insert the rods into the guides and push the restraint
back in unt il you hear it click.
Refer to~ page 199, "Proper adjustment of head restraints" for
guidelines on how to adjust the height of the front head r estraints
to suit the occupant's body size.
& WARNING
• Driving without head restraints or with head restraints that are
not properly adjusted increases the risk of serious or fatal neck
injury dramatically.
• Read and heed all WARNINGS~
page 199.
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Correctly adjusted head restraints and safety belts are an extremely
effective combination of safety features .•
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Rear head restraints
Passengers may only be carried if the head restraints has
been raised to its uppermost position.
Fig . 80 Rear seats:
head restraints
If the seats are not occupied, you can lower the head
restraints to optain better vision to the rear.
Moving the head restraints to the "in-use
position"
- Grasp the sides of the head restraint with both hands.
- Move the head restraint to the uppermost position until
it latches (in-use position).
Moving the head restraints to the "park
position"
- Press the button => fig. 80@ and at the same time push
the head restraint down until it is lying against the rear
seat back (park position).
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& WARNING
• Driving without head restraints or with head restraints that are
not properly adjusted increases the risk of serious or fatal neck
injury dramatically.
• Read and heed all WARNINGS =>
page 199
[ i ] Tips
Correctly adjusted head restraints and safety belts are an extremely
effective combination of safety features. •
Applies to vehi cles: wit h fro nt arm res t
Arm rest
The arm rest can be adjusted to several positions and
contains a storage compartment.
Adjusting the arm rest
Fig . 81 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. 81.
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.
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Fig. 82 Rear backrest :
release lever
Fig. 83 Rear backrest:
locking the backrest ...

Folding backrest down
-Push forward release lever@~ page 88, fig. 82 in direc -
tion of arrow.
- Fold the backrest down .
Returning backrest to upright position
-Push rear seat backrest up until it engages~ &-You will
know that the seat is properly engaged when you cannot
see the red marking on the lever @.
Locking the backrest
- Insert your key into the lock~ page 88, fig. 83 and turn it
clockwise .
Unlocking the backrest
-Insert the key into the lock and turn it counter-clockwise.
Stowing luggage
-For safe loading and securing of items read and follow
the guidelines on~
page 201.
The rear seatback is divided into two segments -one third/two
thirds. You can fold down either or both parts of the seatback.
The release levers for the folding backrests can be locked when the
backrests are properly engaged in their upright position . This
prevents unauthorized access to the luggage compartment from
within the vehicle. The release levers can only be locked with the
master key or emergency key.
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& WARNING
• The backrest must always be securely latched so that the
safety belt of the center seating position can work properly to help
protect the occupant.
• The backrest must be securely latched in position so that no
items contained in the luggage compartment can slide forward
upon sudden braking.
• Never allow safety belts to become damaged by being caught
in door or seat hardware.
• Torn or frayed safety belts can tear and damaged belt hardware
can break in a crash. Inspect the belts periodically. Belts showing
damage to webbing, bindings, buckles, or retractors must be
replaced.
& WARNING
Always read and heed WARNINGS ~ & in "Loading the luggage
compartment" on
page 201.
0 Note
When folding the backrest back into place, make sure the safety belt
does not get caught, because it can be damaged. A damaged belt
can fail to provide safe restraint. •
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Fastening eyelets
The luggage compartment is equipped with four tie-down
eyelets to secure luggage and other items.
Fig . 84 Luggage
compartment
fastening eyelets
- Use the t ie -down eyelets to secure your cargo proper ly
~ fig. 84 -arrows -.
Read and heed all WARNINGS
~ page 201, "Stowing
luggage" .
In a collision , the laws o f 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 k inetic energy which
varies with the vehicle and the weight of the item. Vehicle speed is
the most signifi cant facto r.
For example, in a frontal collision at 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 it em. This means that the we ight of the item
would suddenly be the equivalent of about 200 lbs (90 kg). One can easily imagine the injur ies that an i tem o f that weigh t 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. •
Applies to vehicles: with cargo net
Elastic cargo net
The cargo net prevents light objects from sliding around
in the luggage compartment.
Fig . 85 Luggage
compartment cargo
net ..,,

Fig. 86 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
=:> page 90, fig. 85.
- Place objects to be secured under the net.
Configuring the net to restrain small objects
-Lay out the cargo net in the luggage compartment.
- Engage the hooks on the cargo net in the fastening
eyelets in the floor at the rear of the luggage compart ­
ment :::::> fig. 86.
- Pull down the mounting hooks -arrows-located below
the base of the rear window.
- Connect each loop on the net to the corresponding hook
as illustrated .
- Place items inside the net.
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Mounting hooks*
There are two mounting hooks under the base of the rear window
inside the luggage compartment . You can attach the cargo net as
well as light objects to these hooks.
The mounting hooks are spring-loaded and will return to their normal position when not in use.
& WARNING
For strength-related reasons, the mounting hooks can only be
used to secure objects weighing up to 10 lb. (5 kg). Heavier objects
will not be adequately secured -there is a risk of injury .•
Left-side compartment
The DVD player for the navigation system* is in the left­
side storage comportment.
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Fig . 87 Luggage
compartment: storage
compartment for DVD
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& WARNING
• The ski sack is intended only for the transportation of skis and
other light objects. To reduce the risk of serious personal injury
never transport heavy or pointed objects in the ski sack.
• When braking rapidly or during an accident the load could be
displaced and cause injury to occupants.
• Sharp edges on the load must be covered for protection.
Always fasten the belt tightly around the sack and its contents
=> page 92, fig. 90.
[ i J Tips
Never stow the ski sack away if it's wet or damp (for example, snow
melting from skis) . Let it dry completely before you stow it away .•
Roof rack
First things first
A roof rack can be fitted to carry additional luggage on
the roof.
-Always read and follow the instructions provided by the
roof rack manufacturer when the roof rack system must
be installed.
If you are transporting luggage or other objects on the roof, please
note the following:
• Your vehicle has specially designed aerodynamic roof rails . Only
install a roof rack specifically designed for your model. Contact the
nearest Audi dealer for information on approved modular roof racks
for your vehicle.
• These approved roof racks are the basis for a complete roof rack
system. Additional attachments for the basic roof rack are neces-
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sary to safely transport luggage, bicycles, surf boards, skis or small
boats. All necessary hardware for these systems is available at your
authorized Audi dealer.
• We recommend that you keep the installation instructions for
your roof rack system together with your Owner's literature in the
vehicle.
When should the roof rack be removed?
• Before going through an automatic car wash (it is best to ask the
car wash operator for advice).
• When not in use , to reduce fuel consumption, wind noise and to
guard against theft.
& WARNING
• Use of an unapproved roof rack or incorrect mounting of an
approved roof rack can cause the roof rack or the items attached
to it to fall off the roof onto the road.
• Objects falling from the roof of a vehicle can cause a crash and
personal injury.
• Only mount the system between the markings shown in
=> page 94, fig. 91.
• The roof rack system must be installed exactly according to the
instructions provided.
0 Note
• Your vehicle warranty does not cover any damages to the vehicle
caused by using roof racks or mounting structures not approved by
Audi for your vehicle. The same applies to damage resulting from incorrect roof rack installation .
• Always check the roof rack mountings and hardware before each
trip and during a trip to make sure everything is securely tightened.
If necessary, retighten the mountings and check the entire system
from time to time . .,,
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