length AUDI S6 2009 Owners Manual

Speed warning 2
Storing warning 2 is recommended if you always want to be
reminded of a certain speed, for example when you are traveling in
a country that has a general maximum speed limit, or if you do not
want to exceed a specified speed for winter tires.
Th e speed warning 2 symbol,
8, (USA models)/ 8, (Canada models)
appears in the display when you exceed the stored speed limit.
Unlike warning 1, it will not go out until the vehicle speed drops
below the stored speed limit.
Setting speed warning 2
~ page 37.
[ i J Tips
Even though your vehicle is equipped with a speed warning system,
you should still watch the speedometer to make sure you are not
driving faster than the speed limit. •
Speed warning 1: setting a speed limit
Warning threshold 1 is set by the (
CHECK) button.
Storing the maximum speed
-Drive at the desired maximum speed.
Fig. 20 CHECK button
in the instrument
cluster
- Briefly press the ( CHECK) button => fig. 20.
Contro ls and eq uip­
ment
Driver information display
Resetting the maximum speed
- Drive the vehicle at a speed of at least 3 mph (5 km/h)
- Press the (
CHECK) button for more than 2 seconds.
The speed warning symbol 8 (USA models)/ e) (Canada models) will
appear briefly in the display when you release the button to indicate
that the maximum speed has been stored successfully.
The maximum speed remains stored until it is changed by pressing
the button again briefly or until it is deleted by a lengthy push on the
button. •
Speed warning 2: setting a speed limit
Warning threshold 2 is set, changed and deleted in the
MM/.
Fig. 21 MMI display :
Set warning threshold
2
Switching speed warning on and off
- Press the ( CARI function button.
- Select
Instrument cluster. The Instrument cluster menu
appears=> fig. 21.
- Select Speed warning
On to switch on the warning
threshold or
Off to turn off the warning threshold.
Vehicle care I I Technical data

Driver inf ormati on displ ay
S ettin g and a djustin g th e w arnin g thr eshold
- Press the
I CAR I function button .
- Select
In strum ent cluster . The Instrum ent clust er menu
appears.
Select the second item in the
Sp eed wa rning menu. The
submenu
Sp eed th resh old appears ~ page 37, fig. 21.
- Set t he warning threshold you want.
Warning thresho ld 2 can be adjusted within a speed range of 30 to
200 km/h . Settings can be adjusted in intervals of 10 km/h each. •
Trip computer
Introduction
The trip computer gives you informati on on current and
average fuel mileage, average speed, fuel range and
driving time .
Fig. 22 T rip comput er
d isp lay: Ave rage fuel
mil eage
The following driving information is continuously evaluated by the
t rip computer and can be disp layed sequential ly in the instrument
cluster display.
Fu el ra ng e
The estimated cruising range in miles (km) appears in the disp lay.
This tel ls you how far your vehic le will be ab le to travel on the
current tank of fuel and with the same driving style . The display
changes in increments of 6 miles
(10 km).
The cruising range is calculated based on the fuel consumption for
the last 18 miles (30 km). If you drive conservative ly, the cruising
range will increase.
Ave rage fuel m ileag e
The average fuel economy in MPG (1/100 km) since you last cleared
the memory appears in this display. You can use th is disp lay to
adjust your driving technique to achieve a desired mileage.
C urr ent fu el mi leage
The instantaneous fuel consumption in m iles per gallon 0/100 km)
is shown in this display. You can use th is d isp lay to adjus t your
driving technique to achieve a desired mileage.
Fuel consumption is recalculated at intervals of 33 yards (30
meters) . When the vehicle is stationary, the most recent fuel
consumption is displayed .
Ave ra ge spee d
The average speed in mph (km/h) since the last time the display was
reset appears in the display.
E la p sed time
The length of time that you have been driving since you last reset
the memory appears in this display .
[ i ] Tips
• Fuel consumptions (average and current), range and speed are
displayed in metric units on Canadian models .
• All sto red values will be lost if the vehic le battery is
disconnected .•

When a door is open, the interior lights are turned off after about 10
minutes to prevent draining the battery.
The brightness of the lights is controlled automatically by a dimmer
when they are switched on and off. •
Rear int erior lights
There are reading lights in the rear for the passengers.
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Fig. 59 Headliner: Rear
reading lights
- Press one of the switches ~to turn the right or left
reading light on or off =:> fig. 59.
[ i ) Tips
If the t symbo l in the safety switch~ page 55 illuminates, the
window regulators in the rear doors, the switches for the interior
lights and the switch for the electric sun shade* are inoperative .•
Con tro ls and eq uip­
ment
Clear vision
Vision
Sun visors
Using the sun visors makes driving safer.
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Sun visors
Fig. 60 Passenger
side: Sun visor
Fig. 61 Sun visor with
two-part vanity mirror
The sun visors for the driver and front passenger can be removed
from their center mountings and moved toward the door windows
~ fig. 60 to protect against side glare . After the sun visor has been
moved to the door, it can be extended lengthwise.
Two-part vanity mirrors*
The vanity mirrors in the sun visors are in two parts ~ fig. 61. When
the lid@ is slid open, a mirror with
normal magnification is avail- .,_
Vehicle care I I irechnical data

& 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.
Controls and equip­
ment
Seats and storage
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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- Lack of proper maintenance as wel l as improper use of the
vehic le wi ll impair the func tion of the emission con tro l system
and could lead to damage.
<£> For the sake of th e envir onm ent
Even when the Emission Control System is operating properly, the
exhaust gas can have a su lfur -like exhaust gas smell under some
operating states . This depends on the sulfur content of the fuel
being used. Using a different brand of fue l may help, or filling the
tank with lead-free super grade gasoline. •
Avoid damaging the vehicle
When you are driving on poor roads, or over curbs, steep ramps,
etc., make certain that low- lying parts such as spoi lers and exhaust
system parts do not bottom out and get damaged.
This is especially true for vehicles with low-slung chassis (sports
chassis) * and fully loaded vehicles .
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Operate your vehicle economically
and minimize pollution
General
Your personal style of driving will determine the economy
of your vehicle, as well as exhaust and noise levels.
Fuel economy, environmental impact, and wear on your engine,
brakes and tires largely depend on three factors:
• your personal driving style
• operating cond itions
• technica l limitations
Controls and equip­
ment Safety first Vehicle operation
Dri
ving and environm ent
If you anticipate what you need to do next and drive economica lly,
you can easily cut your fuel consumption by 10 -15 percent . This
section wil l give you some tips on how you can help the environ­
ment and your pocketbook.
[ i ] Tips
The consumption estimates as published by ENV IRONMENTAL
PRO TEC TION AGENCY (EPA) and Transport Canada may not corre ­
spond to your actua l consumption on the road, which wi ll vary
depending upon vehic le load and speed, road and weather condi­
tions, trip length, etc. •
Drive smoothly and keep a lookout ahead
Vehicles use the most fuel when they ore accelerating.
-Avoid unnecessary accelerat ing and braking.
Vehicles use the most fuel when they are accelerating . If you antici­
pate what is going to happen next, you wi ll need to brake less and,
thus, acce lerate less. Let the vehicle coast whenever possib le - for
examp le when you see that the next traffic light is red. •
Avoid full throttle
Driving at moderate speeds saves fuel and improves your
mileage.
-Try and keep well below your car 's max imum speed.
Acce lerating gently reduces fue l consumption , engine wear, and
does not disturb the environment.
Fue l consumption, exhaust emissions and engine noise increase
disproportionately at high speeds . If you drive at approximate ly
three quarters of top speed, fuel consumption wil l be reduced by
Vehicle care Do-it-yourself service Technical data

Tires and wheels -_______________________ ..::...:..:..-=::.......:.:..;::..:....____;___
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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. ..,
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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)
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Vehicle operation Vehicle care Do-it-yourself service Tec hn ica l da ta