wiper blades AUDI S6 2010 Owners Manual

Rain sensor
The rain sensor operates on ly in the interval wiper position . When it
starts to rain, the interval wiper mode is activated automat ically .
I f the windshield wiper lever is in the interval wipe position with the
ign ition switched off, the rain sensor is not activated until vehicle
speed is above 4 mph (6 km/h) .
To reduce the sensitivity of the rain sensor, the switch @ must be
moved down . To increase the sensit ivity of the rain sensor, the switch
must be moved up.
The higher the sensitiv ity sett ing, the sooner the windsh ield wipers
react to mo isture on the windshie ld. Increased sensitivity is signa led
by the windshield w ipers making a single pass over the windshie ld.
T he rain sensor wiper intervals depend on the sensitivity setting as
we ll as vehicle speed. During brief stops, wiper motion will adjust in
relation to the amount of rain on the windshield .
& WARNING
• Wiper blades are crucial for safe driving! Only when they are in
good condition are they able to clear the windows properly to
provide uncompromised visibility. Worn or damaged wiper blades
are a safety hazard =>
page 68, "Installing new wiper blades"!
• The rain sensor is only designed to assist and suppo rt the
driver. It remains entirely the driver's responsibility to monitor
outside weather conditions and to manually activate the wipers as
soon as rain or drizzle reduces visibility through the windshield.
• The windshield must not be treated with water-repellent
material s. They can increase glare under poor visibility conditions
such as wetness, darkness, or when the sun is low on the horizon .
In addition, they can cause the windshield wipers to chatter.
0 Note
In freezing or near freezing conditions:
Controls and equip­
ment Safety first
Clear vision
•
Always check that the wiper blades are not frozen to the glass
before you turn the wipers on. Loosen a wiper blade which is frozen in
place before operat ing the w ipers to prevent damage to the wiper
blade or the wiper motor.
• Do not use the wipers to clear a frosted window . Us ing the wipers
as a convenient ice scraper will destroy the wiper blades.
• Before you take your vehicle to an automatic car wash, make sure
you have the windshield wipe r system switched off (lever in position
0), otherw ise the windshield wiper system could get damaged in the
car wash if it shou ld suddenly come on.
(I) Tips
• Worn or dirty windshield wiper blades cause smearing which can
affect the operation of the rain sensor . Check the condit ion of your
windshield wiper b lades regularly.
• The rain sensor is part of the interval wiping system . Turn ing off
the ignition will a lso deactivate the rain sensor. To reactivate the
sensor, switch off the interval wip ing function, then switch it back on
again.
• The w indshield wipers are switched off when the ignition is turned
off . Activate the windsh ie ld wipers after the ignition is switched back
on by mov ing the w indshield wiper lever to any pos it ion.
• Make sure the washer fl uid reservoir in the engine compar tment is
topped off before going on a long trip . Look up::::>
page 292 for
checking and filling the washer conta iner. •
App lies to ve hicle s: with headli ght was h er syste m
Headlight washer system
The headlight washer system cleans the headlights.
- Operate the windshield wiper/washer system~ page 66,
fig. 57 ®with the headlights turned on by holding the
lever for longer than one second. _,,,,
Vehicle care Technical data

Clear vision
The washer jets extend forward out of the front bumper driven by
water pressure to spray the front headlights with water .
You should inspect the headlights regularly (for example when refu­ eling) and clean off any solid d irt or insects from the lenses.
To ensure the system works properly in winte r, keep the washe r jets
free of snow and remove any ice using a de-icing spray .•
Service position
The wiper blades can only be changed in the service posi ­
tion .
-If the wiper blades are not frozen to the windshield, bring
the windshield wiper lever to the basic position
@
=> page 66, fig. 57 .
-Select: Function button I CAR]> System s*> Windshield
wipers > Service po sition .
• On -changing the windshield wiper blades can only be done if you
bring the wiper arms to the service pos ition. You will a lso avoid paint
damage to the hood when working on the wipers in this position .
• Off -the windshield wipers are moved to their initial position
again.
0 Not e
Never maneuver your vehicle with the front windshield wiper arms
raised since they will automatically be moved b ack to their basic posi­
tion above a speed of 3 mph (6 km/h) and can scratch the hood .
[ i J T ip s
• You can also use the service position, for example, if you want to
protect the windshield from icing by using a cover . •
The service position automatically switches to
Off when you
operate the windsh ield wiper lever, or speed exceeds 3 mph (6
km/h). •
Installing new wiper blades
Wiper blades in good condition help keep the windshield
clear .
@
Removing a wip er blad e
Fig. 58 Removing th e
wiper blades
Fi g. 59 Insta lling
wi per blades
- Bring the windshield wipers to the service position
=> page 68.
-Lift the wiper arm away from the windshield .

- Press on both sides of the loc king spring @ on the wiper
blade~
page 68, fig. 58 . Hold t he wiper blade firm ly .
- Remove the wiper blade @.
Installing wiper blade
- Install the new wiper blade in the retainer on the wiper
arm ©~
page 68, fig . 59 u nti l it clicks into place on t he
w iper arm.
- Place the w iper arm bac k against the wi ndsh ield .
Clean yo ur wiper blades regularly with a windshie ld washe r so lution
to prevent streaking . If the blades are very dirty, for example with
insects, caref ully clean the blades with a sponge or a so ft brush.
If the w iper blades begin to st reak the windshield, this could be
caused by res idue left on the windsh ie ld by automatic car washes.
Fill the windshie ld washe r con tainer w it h a specia l solu tion ava ilab le
at your authorized Audi dealer to remove the residue.
& WARNING
Be sure to inspect the condit ion of your w iper blades regularly. See
your authorized Audi d ealer f or r epla cement blade s.
0 Note
To preven t da mage to the wipe r system:
• Always loosen blades which are frozen to the windshield before
operat ing wipers.
• Do not use gaso line, kerosene, paint thinner, or other solvents on
or near the wipe r blades.
• Do not attempt to move the wipers by hand .
Controls and equip­
ment Safety first
Clear v
ision
• The windshield wiper blades must only be replaced when in the
service positio n =>
page 68! Otherw ise, you risk dam ag ing the pain t
on the hood or the windshie ld w iper motor .
(I) Tips
Commercial hot waxes applied by automatic car washes affect the
cleanability of the win dsh ield. •
Mirrors
Manual anti-glare adjustment
Standard setting
-Move the small lever (located on t he bottom edge of the
mirror) to t he front.
Anti-glare setting
- Move th e small lever (locate d on t he bo ttom edge of the
m irror) to the rear .•
Vehicle care Technical data

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The best way to remove snow from w indows and mirrors is to use a
br ush . Use a non- abra sive
plastic ice scraper -better st ill, a spray
deicer -to remove
ice from w indows and mirro rs .
T he windows must not be cleaned with insect remover o r wax since
t hese ca n interfere w it h the func tion of the w indshie ld wipe r blades
(chatte r).
O il, g re ase o r silicone resi due c an be remove d with
glass cleaner or
silicone remover. However, wax residue requires the use of a specially
formulated solvent . Please contact your A udi dea ler for advice on safe
prod ucts for wax removal.
Wi ndows s hou ld also be cleaned on the inside at regu lar intervals .
N ever dry wi ndow s w ith t he same ch amo is tha t you use to dry pain ted
surfaces. Wax res idue o n the c hamois ca n impa ir vis ion t hrough t he
w indows.
& WARNING
• The windshield must not be treated with water-repellent
materials. They can increase glare under poor vis ibility conditions
such as wetness, darkness, or when the sun is low on the horizon .
In addit ion, they can cause the windshield wipe rs to chatter.
• Always read and heed all WARNINGS and other information
~page 258 .
0 Note
• N ever use warm or hot water to remove snow and ice from
w indows and mir rors . This cou ld c au se the glass to c rac k.
• To prevent damage to the wires of the rear defogger, do not place
a ny adhesive stick ers on the inside of the re ar window ove r the wires .
• T o help prevent dirt from scratching the window, a lways scra pe in
a fo rwa rd direction -pu shing t he s crape r away fro m you -neve r back
and fort h.•
Safety first
Weatherstrips
C om pl ete c ar c are inc ludes the weat her strips as well .
- Ap ply a sui tab le ru bb er co nditio ner to t he we athers tri ps
from time to time .
To be able sea l pro pe rly, the weat hers tr ips arou nd the hood, doo rs,
rear lid, etc. m ust remain pliable. Spray the weathe rst rips with sili­
con e or coat them wit h talcu m p owder or glyce rine t o reta in the flex­
ibility of the rubber and to protect them against freezing in t he
wi nter.
& WARNING
Always read and heed all WARNINGS and other information
~ page 258.
[I) Tips
Keep silicone sprays off the winds hie ld to avoid wiper smear in ra in. •
Cast (light) alloy wheels
Cast (light) all oy wheels requir e sp ecial c are.
- Wash the whe els wi th a spo nge or h ose bru sh ev er y othe r
w ee k.
- Fo r deep cleaning afterwar ds, use on ly a dedi cated
acid­
free cas t all oy whe el cleaner.
- R ub a coat of
liquid wax onto the r ims eve ry three month .
B e su re to reac h an d trea t all parts o f the rim.
To preserve the dec orative appearance of the cast alloy whee ls , some
s pecial care is necessa ry . In add ition to road dirt and s alt , bra ke du st
is a lso corrosive . If left on for too long, brake dust can cause pitt ing . ..,_
Vehicle care Technical data

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Remote control key .. .. ...... .. .... 42 Warranty coverages ....... ... .. ... .. 344 When should I adjust the tire pressures? 301
Using the key ................... .. 43 Washer reservo ir ....... ... . ... .. .. . 292 When should I chec k the t ire pressures? 301
V
Wash ing .... ....... ..... ........ .. 258 W here are lower a nchorages located? .. 232
Automatic ca r wash ....... ....... 259 Whe re can I find the t ire pressures for my car?
Valet key function by hand ...
.... ...... .. .. .. .. ...
259 300
Activat ing and deact ivat ing ... .. ... . 40
General inf ormat io n ....... .. .. .. . 2 58 Why safe ty belts? . .. .. ... . ... ... 185 , 186
Vanity mirror ... ... .... ..... .. .. . ... 64
Vehicle Ident ifi cat io n Number (VI N) . .. 338
Vehicle jack . .. ...... .... . .. .. .. 316,321
V ehicle lite rature . ... .. .. ........ ... .. 4
Vehicle-care prod ucts ............ ...
258
Ventilation
Climate controls ..................
96
w
w it h a powe r washer ....... .. .. .. .
Waxing .................... ... ... .
Wear indicator 2 60
261
304
Weat herst rips . .. ................. . 263
Weights .. .... ............. .. .... . 339
What happens if you wea r your safe ty belt too
loose? .. .......... ... .. ... ....
190
What happens to unbelted occupants? . 187
What impairs dr iv ing safety? .. .. .... .. 175
What should I do after changing a whee l? .. .
30 1
Warning lights · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 12 W hat should I do after replacing w heels?
W arning/ind ic a tor lights .. .. .... ....... 8
30 l
Brake system ............ .. .... .. . 18
Cru ise control ................. .. . 16
Electromechanical parking brake .... . 17
Electro nic power control ........... 14
Electronic stabilization program ( ESP) 14
H igh beam ... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 16
Ma lf un ction I ndicato r Lamp ( MIL) .... 15
Safety bel t ... .. .. .. .. .. ......... .
Ad
aptive Ai r Suspe nsion . ... .... ....
1 6 W hee l bolts
Adaptive Cr uise Contro l .... ... .. ..
127 T o rque ........ ...... .. ...... ... 31 1
Airbag system ...... .. .... .. .. . ... 14
293
Anti-loc k bra ke system (ABS) . . . . . . . . 17 Wheels · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · ·
Cast a lloy ...... .. .... .. .... .....
263
Checking tire pressure ............ 300
Cold tire inflation p ressure . ... .. .. . 297
General notes .......... .. .. .. .. . 293
Glossary of tire and loading terminology .
294
1 5
1 5
W hen must a sa fe ty belt be rep laced? .. 1 88 Tir e pressure moni to ring sys tem .... .
Tur n signals .. ... ... ... ... .... ....
1 5 W hen m ust the airbag system be inspected? .
206
New tires and w heels ........ .... . 305
Tires and vehicle load limi ts . .. .... . 301
Win dows
Cleani ng ... .... ... .. . .. .. .... ..
262
Convenience close/open feature . ... . 52
Defogging . .. .. .... ............. 100
Defrost ing . .. .. .. .. ............. 100
Rapid defrosting/defogg ing . .. .. .. 101
Wi nds hield washer fluid
Low leve l .. .. ... .. ... ... .. .. .. .. .
30
W inds hield wipers
Faul ty . .. .. ..................... .
32
Intermittent wiping . ............. . 66
One -tap w iping .... ... ... .. .. .. .. . 66
Rain sensor . .... . ... ..... .. .. ... . 66
Serv ice position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Washer reservoir .... .. .. .. ...... . 292
Winte r ope ration
Ba tte ry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
288
C oolan t system ............ .. .. .. 2 8 4
Steering wheel hea tin g .... ... .. .. 104
T ir es . ..... .. .. ...... ... .. .. .. .. 2 4 6
Windows ... .... ... .. . .... .... .. 262
Winte r tir es ....... ..... .. .. ... .. .. 309
All-whee l dr ive ...... .. .... .. .. .. 309
Wiper blades
Insta lling new wiper b lades . ... .. .. .
68
See also Windsh ie ld w ipers ......... 68