roof AUDI S6 2009 Owners Manual

Table of contents
Table of contents
Vehicle literature ........ .
About this Owner's Manual .............. ...... . .
Controls and
equipment ............ ..... .
Instruments and controls ..... .
General il lustration ............. .
Instruments and
warning/indicator lights ....... .
Instruments .............. ..... .
Warning/indicator lights ........ .
Driver information display ..... .
Introduction ................... .
On-Board Diagnostic system (OBD)
Auto Check Control ............ .
Speed warning system ..... .. .. .
Trip computer ..... ... .. .. ... .. .
Opening and closing .......... .
Keys ... ..... .......... ... ..... .
Power locking system ..... ... .. .
Rear lid ....................... .
Child safety lock .... ......... .. . 5
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23
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27
28
36
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41
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45
50
51
Convenience key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Anti-theft
alarm system ........ .
Power windows ... ... .... .... .
S liding/ti lting power sunroof . .. .
Clear vision . .... .. .. .......... .
Lights ... ................ ... .. .
In ter ior l ights ...... ... .. .. .. .. .
Vision ... ... ......... ...... ... .
Wiper and washer system ...... .
Mirrors .................... ... .
Digital compass ............... .
Seats and storage ..... .... ... .
General recommendations ..... .
Power seat . ... ... ......... ... .
Seat m emory ...• ........ .... ..
Rear seats .......... ....... ... .
Head restraints ........ ..... .. .
Arm rest ....... ... ... ... ... •..
Luggage compartment ..... ... .
Roof rack ..... .......... ... .• ..
Cupholder .. ...... ... .. ... ..• ..
Ashtray ................... ... .
Cigarette lighter /socket ........ .
Storage ............ ....... ... .
Warm and cold ............... .
Climate control ........ .. ... .. .
Basic settings ......... •. ... ....
On the road . ... ..... .. ..... ... .
Steering .................... .. .
Ignition lock and ignition switch .
Starting and stopping the engine
Starting and stopping the engine
with Convenience key ....... .. .
Electromechanical parking brake .
Cruise control ......... ........ .
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69
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93
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118
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Adaptive Cruise Control ....... .
Speed and distance control system
Driver informa tion ....... ...... .
System limitations ............. .
Audi lane assist ............... .
Lane assist ......... ........ .. .
Audi side assist ............... .
Lane Change Assistant .. ..... .. .
Notes ....................... •.
Automatic transmission ....... .
tiptronic® (6-speed automatic
transmission) ... .... ... ... .... .
multitronic® ..........•........
Audi Parking System ......... . .
Park Assist Systems .... ... .... .
Audi Park ing System (rear) ...... .
Audi Parking System (rear, with rear-
view camera) .... .. ...... ..... .
Specia l parking situations ..... •.
Settings in the MMI ....... ..... .
Saf ety tips . ............ .... ... .
Adaptive Air Suspension ...... .
Adaptive Air Suspension and
Damping ............. ........ .
Homelink® . ................ ... .
Universal remote control ....... . 127
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Openin g a nd clo sin g
- Place the cover w ith the new battery on the key base and
press both parts together.
c£> For the sake of the environment
Dispose of dead batteries properly so as not to pollute the environ ­
men t.
[ i J Tip s
The replacement battery mus t be the same specification as the
original. •
Electronic immobilizer
The immobilizer helps to prevent unauthorized use of
your vehicle.
A computer chip inside your key automatically deactivates the e lec ­
tronic immobilizer when you inser t the key in the igni tion lock, or on
vehic les with Convenience key *, when the key is inside th e vehicle.
When you remove the key from the ignition lock , or on vehic les with
Conv enience key, when you r emove the key from the vehicl e, the
e lectronic immobil izer is automatically activated once again .
If an unau thorized key was used, SAFE is displayed continuous ly in
the odometer disp lay field .
& WARNING
Always take the key with you when you leave the vehicle . The key
ca n dis arm the el ectronic eng ine immobili zer and pe rm it an u nau­
thori zed per son to start the engine and enable op era tion of the
v ehi cle sys tem s such as po wer w ind ow or p ower s unroof* lead ing
to seriou s per son al injur y.
[ i J T ip s
• Your engine can only be started using the factory -equipped key .
• You may not be able to start your vehicle if an ignition key of a
differen t vehicle make is also located on your set of keys.
• For Declaration of Compliance to United States FCC and Industry
Canada regulations~
page 375. •
Valet key function
The valet key function prevents unauthorized persons
from opening the glove compartment or rear lid.
Fig . 3 0 Center
cons ole: butto n fo r
val et key fu nct ion
A ctiv ating and de activating the fun ction
- Insert the master key in to the ignition loc k and switch on
the ignition .
- Press the
[VALE T) button => fig. 30 to activate/ deact ivate
the funct ion as desired. The ind icator light in the button
illuminates when the funct ion is active.
- Remove the master key from the ignition lock.
- Hand over on ly the
valet key=> page 41 , fig. 26 to the
person who will take c harge of the ve hicle.

• In order to activate the child safety lock on the left and the right
side, you have to press the two safety swi tches in succession. Make
certain that the check light comes on the corresponding safety
switch when the child safety lock is activated. •
Switch in the front passenger's door and on
the rear doors
F ig . 44 Switch loca­
ti on fron t pa ssengers
d oor
The power window switch has a two-position function:
Opening th e windows
- Press the switch to the fir st po sit ion and hold it until you
have opened the w indow as far as you wan t.
- Press the switch quickly to the
second po sition and the
window will automatically open all the way.
Closing th e w indows
- Pu ll the switch to the first position and ho ld it until you
have closed the window as far as you want.
- Pull the sw itch quickly to the
s econd position and the
window will automa tically close all t he way.
Con tro ls and eq uip­
ment
Op ening and clo sing
[ i ] Tip s
The windows can stil l be opened and closed for about ten minutes
after the ignition has been turned off. The power windows are not
shut off until one of the front doors is opened .•
Convenience close /open feature vvith the
lock in the driver 's door
You can close or open the windows from outside when
y o u lock or unl ock your car with the key in the driver's
door lock.
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Fig . 4 5 Key tu rn s for
open ing and closin g
Closing windows
- Insert the key into the lock of the driver's door .
- Make sure that the windows are not blocked
=> &, .
- Turn a nd hold the key in the lock po sit io n @ => fig . 45
until the w indows and t he power roof* are comp letely
closed.
Opening windows
- Insert the key into the lock of the driver's door.
Vehicle care I I Technical data

Opening and closing
- Turn a nd ho ld the key in the open pos ition
@ .
The automatic close/open function will cease if the key is returned
to its origina l pos ition.
& WARNING
• Be car eful wh en clos ing th e window s. Ch eck t o see that no one
i s in th e way, or se riou s inju ry could r esult !
• Alwa ys read and heed WARNING=>
& in "General de scription "
on
pa ge 4 5. •
Reactivating the system after battery
disconnection
If t he vehicle battery is disco nnected a nd then reconnected,
the automat ic closing and opening function w ill not work
until it is reactivated. To react iva te this fea ture, per form the
follow ing steps:
R eact ivating clo se /open f eatur e
Pull and hold the power window switch until the window
is completely closed .
- Re lease the switch.
- Pull the switch again for one secon d. T he automatic
cl osing/opening is now reactivate d.•
Sliding/tilting power sunroof
Ap plies to veh icle s: wit h slid ing/ tilt ing powe r su nroof
How the power sunroof works
Fig. 4 6 Sect ion of th e
h ea dlin er: su nroof
s w it ch pos it ion s
The roof wil l s lide open or tilt up at the rear as required . When the
ignition is on, you can slide the roof open or close it to the desired
position by turning the rotary control switch located overhead next
to the interior light. The roof is tilted open or closed by pressing or pulling the control switch at position@=> fig . 46 .
You can still close or open the sunroof for up to ten minutes af ter
you have switched off the ignition with the key remaining in the igni­
tion lock . If either doo r is opened, powered operation of the sunroof
wi ll be deactivated.
Solar roof*
The solar cells in the roof provide energy to operate the ventilation
system for the c limate control. It is activated automatically after the
vehic le is parked . Depending on solar irradiation, the interior
temperature of the vehicle is lowered in the summer, in the winter
the interior is dehumidified .
T he interior trim is permanent ly attached to the solar roof and
cannot be s lid separate ly .

Sola r prot ection w ith slidin g g lass s un ro of*
The sliding glass sun roof is equipped with an adjus table sunshade
to reduce the effects of s trong sun light. The solar protection can be
moved at the recessed hand le to open and close it. To prevent the
vehicle interior from hea ting up , you should close the solar protec ­
tion when you park your vehicle in the sun.
When the roof is
slid op en , the sunshade is opened automatica lly .
When the roof is c losed , the sunshade can b e clos ed manually.
When the roof is
tilted open , the closed sunshade is also raised at
the rear edge . But it can still be slid open or closed .
0 Note
You should always closed the sliding/tilting sun roof when you leave
your veh icle. Sudden rain can drench the interior equipment and
damage the electron ic convenience features in your vehic le .
[ i ] Tips
If you park your vehicle in the sun, we recommend that you c lose the
sunshade *.•
Ap plies to vehicles: wit h sliding/tilt in g p ower sunroof
Sliding /tilting the power sunroof open
Sliding the power sunroof open to the comfort position
keeps wind noise to a minimum.
Sliding the roof open to the comfort position
- Tur n t he ro tary sw itch to position
G) :::::, page 58, fig. 46
(deten t can be fe lt). The roof is slid open only to a
co mfo rt p osition wi th low wi nd noise.
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ment
Opening and clo sing
Sliding th e roof op en all the way
- Turn the rota ry sw itch to posit ion @. Air flow over t he
fu lly opened sunroof may cause increased wind noise.
Tilting the roof open
- Turn the rota ry sw itch to position @.
- In posi tion @, br iefly
press t he c ontrol to t ilt the roof up
com pletel y.
- To ti lt the roof open to any intermediate position
press
and hold t he switch until the roof reac hes t he desired
p o si tion.
In posit ion @, the switch ju mps back to position G) again as soon
as the switch is released .
When the g lass roof opens, the sun v isor, which is designed to ward
o ff strong sunlight, opens alo ng w ith it. The visor ca n be closed
manual ly when the sunroof is closed .
[ i ] Tips
• Be aware that the sunroof may actually be open when the sun
v isor is c losed . Check and make sure that the sunroof is shut when
par king the car o r if it sudden ly starts raining .
• I f the sunroof is not fully closed but you have pressed and held
the switch for the ti lt position, the sunroof will not t ilt. •
Ap plie s to ve hic les: with sli di ng/ti lt ing powe r su nroo f
Closing the power sunroof
Sliding the roof shut
- Turn t he rota ry sw itch to positio n @ :::::,
page 58, fig. 46
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Opening and closing
Tilting the roof shut
-Briefly pull the rotary switch to close the roof.
- To tilt the roof down to any intermediate position
pull and
hold
the switch until the roof reaches the desired posi­
tion.
& WARNING
Improper use of the power sunroof can cause serious personal
injury.
• Be careful when closing the power sunroof. Not paying atten­
tion could cause you or others to be trapped and injured as the
roof closes.
• Always take the key with you when you leave the vehicle to
prevent injuries caused by the roof closing.
• Never leave children or persons requiring assistance alone in
the vehicle, especially when they could access the vehicle keys.
Unsupervised use of the keys can result in the engine being
started or use of vehicle systems such as the power windows, etc.
which could result in serious injury. The doors could be locked
with the remote key, delaying help in an emergency.
• The power sunroof will continue to operate until the ignition
key has been removed and one of the front doors has been
opened. •
Applies to vehicl es: with slid ing/ tilt ing power sunroof
Convenience closing feature
The power sunroof can be closed from outside with the
key in the driver's door lock.
- Insert the key into the driver's door lock. - Turn and hold the key
in the lock position @=> page
47,
fig. 32 until the sunroof is completely closed=> & in
"Closing the power sunroof" on page
59.
& WARNING
Be careful when closing the power sunroof. Not paying attention
could cause you or others to be trapped and injured as the roof
closes. •
Applies to vehicles : with s lid ing/t ilting powe r sunroof
Power emergency closing
The sunroof can still be closed electrically if for some
reason the overload protection function becomes acti­
vated.
The power sunroof is equipped with an overload protection
feature. If, under normal conditions, the power sunroof will
not close, you can close it using this feature.
- Turn the rotary switch to position @=>page
58, fig. 46 .
- Now pull the switch
and hold it in this position until the
power sunroof closes completely.
& WARNING
Improper use of the power sunroof can cause serious personal
injury.
• Be careful when closing the power sunroof . Not paying atten­
tion could cause you or others to be trapped and injured as the
roof closes.
• Always take the key with you when you leave the vehicle to
prevent injuries caused by the roof closing .

& WARNING !continued)
• Never leave children or persons requiring assistance alone in
the vehicle, especially when they could access the vehicle keys.
Unsupervised use of the keys can result in the engine being
started or use of vehicle systems such as the power windows, etc.
which could result in serious injury. The doors could be locked
with the remote key, delaying help in an emergency.
• The power sunroof will continue to operate until the ignition
key has been removed and one of the front doors has been
opened .•
Ap plies to veh icles: w it h sli ding/ tilt in g p ower su nroof
Emergency closing by hand (Step 1)
The sunroof can be closed by hand in case of a power
failure.
Con tro ls and eq uip­
ment
Fig . 47 Section from
headliner: removing
the cover
Opening and closing
Open the compartment.
Fig. 48 Section from
headliner: remove the
cover for the light unit
Pull the chrome strip down carefully, along with the
center cover=> fig. 47 -arrow-.
Pu ll the cover for the light unit down carefully=> fig. 48
- arrows -. •
A pplie s to v ehicle s: with sli di ng/ti lt in g p owe r sunroo f
Emergency closing by hand (Step 2)
Vehicle care I I
Fig. 49 Section from
headliner : unscrewing
the light ing unit
~
irechnical data

Opening and closing
Fig. 50 Section from
headliner: crank for
emergency operation
- Remove the two screws::::> page 61, fig. 49 -arrows -from
the light unit.
- Carefully remove the light unit.
- Remove the crank from the bracket on the fuse cover on
the driver's side::::>
page 351, fig. 265.
-Push the crank into the hexagonal hole as far as it can go
::::> fig. 50 .
- Hold the crank down and turn it to close the roof.
Re-install the complete light unit.
Have the problem corrected.
[ i ] Tips
To turn the crank for emergency closing more easily , you should use
the screwd river handle as an aid . First remove the screw driver from
the handle, then push the handle onto the crank .•

& 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-
Controls and equip ­
ment
Seats and storage
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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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. .,_