warning AUDI S6 2009 Repair Manual

Seats and storage
• After mounting a roof rack system, or when you transport
objects on the roof of your vehicle, the height of the vehicle is natu ­
rally increased . Be careful when driving under low bridges or in
parking garages for example. This could cause damage to the load
and even the vehicle itself. •
Mounting locations
Safe installation of a roof rack requires that the rack
supports are mounted between the small arrows marked
inside the door frames on all four doors.
Mounting
Fig. 91 Front and rear
markings
The roof rack system must be installed exactly according to the
instructions provided.
Mount the roof racks supports in the side roof moldings. Make sure
to position the supports on
all four doors between the points
marked by small arrows=> fig. 91. The markings can only be seen
when the doors are open.•
Loading the roof rack
Always distribute loads evenly. Make sure anything on the
roof rack is securely tied down.
Always distribute the loads on the roof rack evenly.
- Always attach items to the roof rack securely before you
drive off.
The maximum permissible roof weight is 220 lb 1100 kg). The roof
weight is made up of the weight of the roof rack system and the
weight of the object being transported .
When using a roof rack system which has a lower load carrying
capacity, you must not use up the total maximum permissible load
carrying capacity specified above. Instead, you should load the roof
rack system only to the maximum capacity specified by the manu­
facturer of the roof rack system .
& WARNING
Weak, damaged or improper straps used to secure items to the
roof rack can fail during hard braking or in a collision and cause
serious personal injury.
• Make sure the roof rack is installed exactly as specified above
=> page 94.
• Always use suitable mounting straps for securing items to the
roof rack to help prevent items from shifting or flying forward.
• Items on the roof rack must always be securely mounted.
• The use of a roof rack can negatively affect the way a vehicle
handles. Cargo that is large, heavy, bulky, long or flat will have a
greater negative influence on the vehicle's aerodynamics, center
of gravity and overall handling. Always drive slowly, avoid sudden
braking and maneuvers when transporting cargo on the roof of
your vehicle. .,_

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• Never exceed the maximum permi ssible load carrying capa city
of the roof of you r vehicle , the p ermi ssible axle w eight s and th e
permis sible tot al w eight of your vehicle~
page 367 , "Weight s".
• Alwa ys drive slo wly, av oid sudden brak ing and maneuver s
when tran sporting cargo on the roof of your vehicle.
<£> For the sake of the environment
Sometimes it may be easier to leave a roof rack insta lled even
though you are not using it. Due to the increased a ir resistance your
veh icle wi ll unnecessarily use more fuel. Remove the roof rack if you
a re no t going to use it .•
Cupholder
Cupholder in center console
The cupholder is located under a cover.
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To open t he cup hol de r, pr ess the f orwar d edg e of th e
cove r.
Inse rt or remove t he adap te r into the c upholder, as
necess ary.
You can use the cupholder adapter to securely hold narrow drink
containers.
& WARNING
Spilled hot liquid can cause an accident and per sonal injury .
• Never car ry any beverage con tainers with hot liquids , su ch a s
hot coffee or hot tea , in the vehicle while it is mov ing . In ca se of an
accident , su dden braking or other vehi cle m ovement , hot liquid
could spill , cau sing scald ing burns. Spilled hot liquid c an als o
c au se an ac cident and per sonal injury .
• Use only soft cup s in the cupholder . Hard cups and glasses can
c au se inju ry in a n ac cident .
• Never use th e cupholder or adapter as an a shtray -risk of fire.
0 Note
Only d rink containers with lids should be carried in the cupholder.
Liquid could spill out and damage your vehicle's electronic equip ­
ment or stain the upho lstery, etc. •
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Cupholder in the rear center armrest
The cupholder is located in the center console.
Opening the cupholder
Fig. 94 Rear center
armrest : cupholder
extended
- Press both spots marked with ~@ =>& .The holder
extends
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Adjusting the cupholder individually Press and hold the retainer arm® inward and adjust it
to fit the cup size .
The retainer arm should fit snugly around the cup or can. The
cupholder is designed to hold no more than two cups or cans .
& WARNING
Spilled hot liquid can cause an accident and personal injury.
• Never carry any beverage containers with hot liquids, such as
hot coffee or hot tea, in the vehicle while it is moving. In case of an
accident, sudden braking or other vehicle movement, hot liquid
could spill, causing scalding burns. Spilled hot liquid can also
cause an accident and personal injury.
• Use only soft cups in the cupholder. Hard cups and glasses can
cause injury in an accident.
0 Note
Only drink containers with lids should be carried in the cupholder .
Liquid could spill out and damage your vehicle's electronic equip ­
ment or stain the upholstery, etc .•
Ashtray
Front ashtray
To open ashtray
- Tap the edge of the ashtray=>&.
To close ashtray
Fig. 95 Center
console: front ashtray
- Tap the lid to close the ashtray automatically.
Removing ashtray insert
- Grasp the ashtray insert=> fig. 95 by the recesses on
both sides and pull it upward and out -Arrow-.
To reinstall ashtray
- Press the ashtray insert back into its holder.

& WARNING
Never put waste paper in the ashtray . Hot ashes or other hot
objects in the ashtray could set waste paper on fire. •
Rear ashtray
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Fig. 96 Rear ashtray
To open ashtray
- Touch the l id to open the ashtray.
Removing ashtray insert
- Press the front of the open lid downward in the direct ion
of the arrow ~ fig. 96 - the ashtray insert pops out
slightly .
- Lift the ash tray insert up and out .
Reinstalling ashtray insert
- Open the lid on the ashtray insert and press the insert
into the housing as far it can go.
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& WARNING
Never put waste paper in the ashtray. Hot ashes or other hot
objects in the ashtray could set waste paper on fire. •
Cigarette lighter/socket
Cigarette lighter
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Using the cigarette lighter
- Push the knob in.
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Fig . 97 Open front
beverage storage
compartment with
cigarette lighter
- Wait until the cigarette lighter knob pops out.
- Remove the cigarette lighter immed iately and use it.
Reinsert cigarette lighter into the socket after use.
Connecting an appliance Remove cigarette lighter.
- Plug in appliance to be used.
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The socket of the cigarette lighter may be used for 12 -volt appli ­
ances with maximum consumption of up to 100 wat ts, such as a
flash light, small vacuum cleaner, etc .
Before you purchase any accessories, always read and fo llow the
information in
=> page 374, "Addit ional accessories and parts
replacement".
& WARNING
Improper use of the cigarette lighter can cause serious injury or
start a fire.
• Be careful when using the cigarette lighter. If you do not pay
attention to what you are doing when you are using the cigarette
lighter you can burn yourself .
• The cigarette lighter and socket remain functional even if the
ignition is switched off or the ignition key is removed . Never leave
children inside the vehicle without supervision.
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• To avoid damaging the socket, only use p lugs that fit properly.
• Only use the cigarette lighter socket as a power source for elec ­
trical accessories for short durations . Use the sockets in the vehicle
when a power source is needed for longer durations .
[ i J Tips
When the engine is off and accessories are sti ll plugged in and are
on, the vehicle battery can st ill be drained. •
Outlet
The outlet in the front and rear center console may be
used for 12-volt appliances.
-Fold the cover for the outlet down.
Fi g. 98 Center
console, front: 12 -vo lt
outlet
Rear center console: remove the 12 V cover from the
outlet.
Plug in appliance to be used.
The outlet may be used for 12 -volt appliances with maximum
consumption of up to 100 watts, such as a flash light, small vacuum
cleaner, etc .
Before you purchase any accessories, always read and follow the
information in=>
page 374, "Additional accessories and parts
replacement" .
& WARNING
The outlet plus any appliances plugged into it remain functional
even if the ignition is switched off or the ignition key is removed.
Never leave children inside the vehicle without supervision. .,_

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To avoid damaging the socket, only use plugs that fit properly.
[ i] Tips
When the engine is off and accessories are still plugged in and are
on, the vehicle battery can still be drained. •
Storage
General overview
There are numerous places to store items in your vehicle.
Glove compartment
Storage compartment in roof
Coat hooks
Storage compartment in the trunk
& WARNING
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~ page 91
• Always remove objects from the instrument panel. Any items
not stored could slide around inside the vehicle while driving or
when accelerating or when applying the brakes or when driving
around a corner.
• When you are driving make sure that anything you may have
placed in the center console or other storage locations cannot fall
out into the footwells. In case of sudden braking you would not be
able to brake or accelerate.
• Any articles of clothing that you have hung up must not inter­
fere with the driver's view. The coat hooks are designed only for
lightweight clothing. Never hang any clothing with hard, pointed
or heavy objects in the pockets on the coat hooks. During sudden
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braking or in an accident -especially if the airbag is deployed -
these objects could injure any passengers inside the vehicle. •
Glove compartment
The media player is in the glove compartment.
To open glove compartment
Fig. 99 Unlocking
button for glove
compartment
Press the button ::V => fig. 99 (arrow) - the lid opens auto­
matically.
To close glove compartment
Push the glove compartment lid up unt il the lock
engages.
In the glove compartmen t lid you will find a place to store a pen and
a pad of paper.
CD changer*
The CD changer for the radio system and the Navigation drive* is located in the glove compartment . How to change CDs is described
in the pertinent Owner's Manual.
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& WARNING
To reduce the risk of personal injury in an accident or sudden stop,
always keep the glove compartment closed while driving.
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Should you not be able to open the glove compartment as
described, make sure the valet key function is not activated
=> page 44. •
Emergency unlocking of glove compartment
The glove compartment can be unlocked in an emer­
gency.
Fig. 100 Instrument
panel right : pry off
security cover
Fig. 101 Locking pin
for glove compartment
- Remove with the cover with the aid of a screwdriver
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- Now press the locking pin inward with the screwdriver
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Storage compartment in roof
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Fig. 102 Storage
compartment in roof
- To open the lid you have to touch the bar=> fig. 102
(arrow). The lid opens automatically.
- To close the lid, push it up until it engages.

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& WARNING
Always keep the lid closed while driving to reduce the risk of injury
during a sudden braking maneuver or in the event of an accident. •
Coat hooks
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Fig . 10 3 Coat hook s at
rear doors
• Hang clothes in such a way that they do not impair the driver's
vision .
• The coat hooks must only be used for lightweight clothing. Do
not leave any heavy or sharp edged objects in the pockets which
may interfere with the side curtain airbag deployment and can
cause personal injury in a crash .
• Do not use coat hangers for hanging clothing on the coat hooks
as this can interfere with proper deployment of the side curtain
airbags in an accident .
• Do not hang heavy objects on the coat hooks , as they could
c ause personal injury in a sudden stop . •
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energy are temporarily cut bac k or switched off~ page 269 .
Hea tin g sys tems in particu lar requi re a g rea t dea l of energy. If yo u
not ice, for example, that the seat * or rear w indow heating is not
heati ng, they have bee n tempora rily cu t bac k or switche d off by
energy management . These systems are avai lable a gain as soon as
the energy balance has been resto re d.
& WARNING
Reduced visibility is dangerous and can cause accidents .
• For safe driving it is very important that all windows be free of
ice , snow and condensation.
• Completely familiarize yourself with the proper use and func­
tion of the heating and ventilation system and especially how to defog and defrost the windows .
• Never use the windshield wiper /washer system in freezing
weather until you have warmed the windshield first , using the
heating and ventilation system. The washer solution may freeze
on the windshield and reduce visibility.
0 Note
• I f you suspect that the air conditioner has been damaged, turn
on ECO N and con tac t an autho riz e d Aud i deale r to hav e the system
inspected .
• R epairs to the A udi air co nd it io ner requ ir e sp ecia l te chni cal
know ledge and special tools . Contact an authorized Audi dealer for
assista nce .
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• Kee p th e air in ta ke s lots (in fron t of the w inds hield) free from i ce,
snow and debris in order to maintain the proper function of the
cl im ate c ontro l sy ste m.
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• T he air flowing out of the vents and throughout the vehic le's
en tire int er ior is discha rge d at the rear o f the vehicle . Make sure th at
the outlet s lots are not covered by clothin g, etc .
• Climate c ontro l wor ks mo st e ffec tively if th e windo ws and the
sunroof are closed . However, if the interior of a park ed vehicl e is
e xt re me ly hot fro m the su n's rays , briefly open ing the windows can
speed up the cooling process .•
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Air distribution @]
The automatically controlled air distribution can be
changed manually.
- Press the Distribution(!).
Fig. 107 Display: Air
distribution
- Rotate the control knob to the desired setting=:> fig. 107.
You can adjust the air circulation so that air flows from specific
vents. In position
O air flows only to the w indows, in position@ to
the driver or passenger and in position
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additional combinations available to adjus t air distribu tion as
needed.
To regulate air distribution automatically , switch to !AU TO) .•
Defrosting [@)
The windshield and side windows are rapidly defrosted or
defogged.
- To turn on the defogger/defroster, press the button[@].
- Press[ @] aga in or press !AUTO] to turn off the
defogger/defroster.
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Temperature is controlled automatically . The maximum amount of
air flows mainly from the vents below the windshield.
By p ressing
lliii?L both air recirculation and ECON are swi tched off .•
Manual air circulation[~]
Air recirculation prevents exhaust fumes or other pollu ­
tion from entering the vehicle.
Turning on air recirculation
- Press[ ~]=:>
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Turning off air recirculation
- Press
@a again, or
- press [AUTO], or
- press[ @].
In the air recircula tion mode , the air in the passenger compartmen t
is recirculated and filtered to prevent exhaust fumes and other
pollution from en tering the vehicle. We recommend that you use the
manual air recirculation under the following conditions:
• when driving through tunnels
• in a traffic jam.
& WARNING
Do not use this setting for extended periods of time. The windows
could fog up since no fresh air can enter the vehicle. If the
windows fog up, press the air recirculation button again immedi­
ately to switch off the air recirculation function or select defrost. •
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