2008 AUDI S6 hood open

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& WARNING (continued)
• Make sure the vent hose is always attached to the opening on
the side of the battery.
• Never use batteries which are damaged. There is the danger of
an explosion! Always replace a damaged battery.
& WARNING
California Proposition 65 Warning:
• Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead
and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California
to cause cancer and reproductive problems. Wash hands after handling.
0 Note
• Do not disconnect the vehicle battery when the ignition is
switched on or when the engine is running, otherwise, you will
damage electronic components in the electrical system .
• When working on the engine, protect the battery housing from
ultraviolet (UV) rays by not parking the vehicle in direct sunlight .
• If your vehicle is going to stand for a long period of time without
being driven , protect the battery from "freezing", otherwise it will
be damaged and will then have to be replaced. •
Battery charging
Starting the engine requires a well charged battery.
Fig. 238 Engine
compartment : Connec­
tors for charger and
jumper cables
Always read and heed all WARNINGS below=> & and=> &
in "Working on the battery" on page 308.
-Turn off the ignition and all electrical consumers.
- Make sure the area is well ventilated when you charge
the battery.
- Open the hood =>
page 296.
-Open the red cover on the positive pole=> fig. 238.
- Connect the charger connectors according to the instruc-
tions to the
jump start bolts. (Bolts under the red cover=
"positive", Bolts with hex head= "negative").
- Only now plug the mains lead for the charging equip ­
ment into the wall outlet and turn it on =>
&-
- Make sure the charging rate is not over 30 amps/14.8
Volt.
- When the battery is fully charged: Turn the charging
equipment off and remove the mains lead from the wall
outlet. .,_

Checking and filling Ill
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•
-Now remove the clamps for the charging equipment.
- Close the red cover on the positive pole.
- Close the hood
~ page 297.
A discharged battery can freeze at temperatures of only O °C. Allow
a frozen battery to thaw completely before attempting to charge it
~ & .However, we recommend not using a thawed battery again
because the battery casing can be cracked due to ice formation and
can leak battery acid.
Battery charging (Maximum charging rate of 30
amps/14.8 Volt)
When charging at /ow voltages (e.g. with a trickle charger), the
battery cables do not have to be disconnected first. The battery caps
should
not be opened when charging a battery.
I t is not necessary to remove the battery from the luggage compart­
ment.
Fast charging the battery (charging rate above 14.8
Volts)
For technical reasons do not use a battery charger that uses voltage
greater than 14.8 Volts to charge your vehicle's battery.
& WARNING
Charging a battery can be dangerous.
• Always follow the operating instructions provided by the
battery charger manufacturer when charging your battery.
• Never charge a frozen battery. It may explode because of gas
trapped in the ice. Allow a frozen battery to thaw out first.
• Do not reuse batteries which were frozen. The battery housing
may have cracked and weakened when the battery froze .
• Charge the battery in a well ventilated area. Keep away from
open flame or electrical spark. Do not smoke. Hydrogen gas gener­
ated by the battery is explosive.
&_ WARNING (continued)
• To reduce the danger of explosion, never connect or disconnect
charger cables while the charger is operating.
• Battery acid that may spill during charging should be washed
off with a solution of warm water and baking soda to neutralize
the acid.
0 Note
Never use a fast charger as a booster to start the engine. This will
seriously damage sensitive electronic components, such as control
units, relays, radio, etc., as well as the battery charger. •
Battery replacement
The new battery must have the same specifications and
dimensions as the original equipment battery.
Intelligent energy management in your vehicle is responsible for
distributing the electrical energy throughout your vehicle
~ page 265. The intelligent energy management system will keep
the engine battery charged better then vehicles without this system.
To make sure the additional electrical energy is available once again
after you have changed the battery, we recommend that you install
batteries of the same type and manufacture only (the same as those
installed at the time your vehicle was delivered). Specifications are
listed on the battery housing. Your authorized Audi dealer will then
code the battery management control unit.
If it is not possible to use a battery of this type, the new battery must
have the same capacity, voltage (12 volts), amperage, construction
and plug sealing .
When installing the battery, make sure the ignition and all electrical
consumers are turned off.
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Headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 I
Adap tive Light .... ..... ...... .... . 73
Defective . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Front fog lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Headlight range control defective .. . 37
Switching off ..... .... .... ...... .. 70
Switching on ..... .... .... .. . ..... 70
Washer system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Xenon headlights .... ........ .... . 70
Heated outside mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Heated sea ts
Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Rear ......... .... ....... .. .. ... 115
Heated steering wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Heated washer jets
Wiper and washer system . . . . . . . . . . 78
Heavy clothing and safety b elts ... .... 205
High beam ........... ... .... ..... 70, 74
Warning /indicator lights ........... 22
High voltage warning label . ..... .. ... 360
Homelink® universal remote control 186
Hood Opening ...... ....... .... .. . .... 296
Re lease lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 296
Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
How many airbags does my vehicle have? . .
219
How often should I check my tire pr essures?
320 Ignition key
........... ........ .... . 124
Ignition lock ...... .... .... .... .... .. 124
Malfunction .. .... ... .... .... .. 35, 38
Ignition lock positions .......... ..... 124
Immobilizer .. .................. ..... 15
Important things to do before driving .. 193
Improperly worn safety be lts .... ... .. 210
Indicator lights ... ..... .. .... .. ... .. . 17
Airbag system . .......... .... 223, 224
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF ......... 224
Infant seats .............. ....... ... 239
How do I properly insta ll an infant seat in
my veh icle? .. .... ..... .. .... ... 239
Safety instructions ..... ... .... ... 239
Inside rea r v iew mirror ....... ...... ... 82
Installing child safety seats Safety be lts ...... ............ ... 244
Instrument cluster illumination .... .... 16
Instruments and controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
General illustration ....... .... .... . 11
Interior lights . ... ...... ...... ... .... 75
Rear ............... ... .... .... 75, 76
Inte rmittent wiping
Rain sensor ... ....... .... .... .... 78
J
How sa fe ty be lt tensioners work . . . . . . 210 Jack .... .... .... ... .... .... .... ... 336
Hydroplaning ... .. .. .... .... ... .... 324 Jump er cables .... .... .... .... .... .. 352
Jump-starting . ...... .. . ... ...... ... 351
K
Key .. .... .... ...... .... ... .... .... . 48
Battery replacement . ...... .... ... . 50
Coded settings .. .... ... .... .... .. 110
Convenience opening and closing of windows .... .... ... ... .... ... .. 65
Emergency key . ..... ...... .... .... 48
Key replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Master key ..... .. . .... .. . .. .. .... 48
Valet key . ........... .... .... ... .. 48
Key coded s ettings
Climate controls .. .... ..... .... .. 110
Key less entry remote control ... ... ..... 49
Kick-down multitronic® ... ... ... ... .. .... ... 163
tiptronic ® ... ..... .... ... ........ 156
L
Lane assist
Activating and deactivating 150
Description ............ .. .. .... .. 150
Instrument cluster indicator light ... 150
MMI settings ... .. .... .... .... .. . 151
Notes on instrument cluster display. 150
LATCH .... .... .... ... .... ..... .. ... 249
Description . ... .... .... .. . ... .... 249
Guidance fixtures for lower anchorages . .
250
Ins talling a child restraint .. ... ... . 252
Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249
Moun ting and releasing the anchorage
hook ......... ....... .... ...... 253

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Rain sensor defective .... .... ... ... ... 36
Reading lights
Front .... ............... ...... ... 75
Rear .... ... .. .... .... ........ ... . 76
Rear ashtray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Rear fog lights .... ..... ...... ...... .. 72
Rear lid Escape handle ............... .... 336
Opening and c losing .............. . 58
Valet key function .... ....... .... .. 51
Rear light
Defective . .... .... .... ............ 27
Rear seat bench .. .... ....... .... .... . 96
Rear View
See Rear-view camera .. ...... .... . 169
Rear view mirror Inside rear view mirror ............ . 82
Rear window blind Settings . .... .... ...... .... .... .. 78
Rear window defogger ...... .... .... . 117
Rear window shelf ................... 93
Rear-view camera .... ........... 169,171
Parking mode 1 . ...... ... .. .. .... 173
Parking mode 2 .................. 175
Red symbols ................... ..... 31
Refuel ling .......................... 293
Release lever for hood .... ... ..... ... 296
Remote control garage door opener
(Homelink®) .... ....... .... .... 186
Remote control key ...... .... ........ . 49
Unlocking and locking .. ........ ... 54
Remote rear lid release ...... ........ . 58
Controls and equip­
ment Safety first
Repair manuals
.... . .. ... ... ........ 366
Repairs Airbag system ........ .... .... ... 226
Replacing Wheel rims ...................... 327
Replacing a fuse .... .......... ...... 345
Replacing light bulbs .... .... .... .... 349
Replacing tires and wheels ........... 325
Reporting safety defects ...... ... 201, 365
Reset button .. ... .. .... .... .... .... . 15
Residual heat ....................... 112
Retractor .......... .... .... .... .... 206
Rims Cast al loy ....................... 283
Replacing ........ .... .... .... ... 327
Roof rack ...... .... .... ...... ... .. . 101
Loading .. ... .... ... .. ...... ..... 102
Mounting locations ............... 102
Roof weight .. ...... ...... .... ... .. . 102
s
SA FE .... ...... ....... ...... ....... . 15
Safe driving habits ....... ... .... .... 192
Safety belt position ..... .. .... ....... 207
Safety belt height adjustment ...... 209
Safety belts worn by pregnant women ..
208
Safety belt tensioner Service and disposal . ....... ..... . 211
Safety belt tensioners ..... .... ....... 210
Safety belt warning light ...... ... . 21,202 Safety belts .
..... .. . ... .... .... .... 206
cleaning .. .... .... ... .... .... ... 289
Danger to passengers who do not wear a safety belt ...... .... .... .... ... 204
Fastening .... .... .... ........... 206
height adjustment . .... ... .... .... 209
Improperly worn .. .... ...... ..... 210
Not worn . .... ........ .... ...... . 204
Safety belt position ... .... .... .... 207
Safety instructions ..... .. . .... .. . . 205
Securing child safety seats ......... 244
Special considerations for pregnant
women .. ........ .... ... .... ... 208
Unfastening .......... ....... .... 209
Warning/indicator light ............ 202
Why YOU MUST wear them . ..... .. 202
Worn properly ................... 205
Safety comp liance sticker .. ...... .... 360
Safety equipment .... ... .... .... .... 192
Safety features for occupant restraint and
protection ... ... .... .... ....... . 192
Safety guidelines Seat adjustment ................... 87
Safety instructions Engine compartment ...... .... .... 297
for booster seats .. .... ... ... .... . 242
for side curtain airbags .... .... ... . 233
for using child safety seats ........ . 237
for using convertible child seats .... 240
for using infant seats ............. 239
for using safety belts ...... .... .... 205
Monitoring the Advanced Airbag System
225
Vehicle operation Vehicle care Do-it-yourself service Technical data