2008 AUDI S6 seats

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consider if children, anima ls or other factors m ight prove to be
partic ularly hard on the leather.
By contrast, leather types that are covered by a colored finish layer
are more durable. This has a positive effect on the leather 's resis ­
tance to wear and soiling in da ily use. On the ot her hand, the typica l
characteristics of natural leather are barely or not apparent.
However, this does not mean that the leather itself is of inferior
quality .
Care and h andling
Because of the exclusive nature of the types of leather that Audi
uses and their unique properties (such as sensitivity to oils, grease,
soiling, etc.l, you will need to be somewhat careful with these
lea thers, and a cer tain type of care is requ ired . For example, dark
clothing materials can discolor leather seats (especial ly if such
clothing is damp and was not dyed correctly). Dust and dirt par ticles
in pores , folds, and seams can have an abrasive effect and can
damage the leather surface as well as weaken seams .
The leather shou ld be c leaned regularly as needed . After having
been used for a relatively long time , your leather seats will acquire
a rich aged finish . This is a characteristic of natural leather and a
sign of true qua lity.
I n order to maintain the value of this natural p roduc t over the life of
your vehic le, you should fo llow the recommendations below :
0 Note
• To keep your leather from b leaching out, do not allow it to be
exposed to bright sun light for long per iods of time . If you have to
leave the vehicle parked outside for long periods, cover the leather
to protect it from direct exposure to sunlight.
• Sharp ob jects on c lothing, such as zippers, rivets or sharp pieces
on belts can leave permanent scratches or sc rape marks on the
surface of t he leather.
[ i ] Tip s
• After each time you clean the leathe r and at regular intervals, use
a leather preservative creme that contains UV -blockers and that
works into the leather . This creme wil l nour ish and moisturize the
leather, helping it to breathe and stay supple . It a lso helps to build
up a protect ive coating on the sur face .
• Clean the leather every 2 -3 months, and c lean any areas that get
soiled.
• Remove fresh marks made by ballpoint pens, ink, lipstick, shoe
polish, etc . as soon as possible .
• Preserve the co lor of the leather as needed by using a special
colored leather care creme to touch up areas of uneven co lor. •
App lies to ve hic les : w ith n atura l le at he r
Cleaning and caring for leather upholstery
and trim
Natural leather requires special care and atten tion .
Normal cleaning
Clean so iled areas wi th a slightly mo is tened cot to n or
woole n cloth.
More stubborn dirt
- More stub born dirt can be removed using a cloth satu­
rated wi th a mild soap solut io n (2 tab lespoons mild
liq uid soap) .
- Neve r allow the soap solution to sa turate the leathe r, and
make certain that no water soaks i nto the seams .
Wipe off the soap solution with a soft, dry cloth. .,,
Vehicle care I t •

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& WARNING (continued)
crashes and serious personal injuries . Have worn or damaged tires
replaced immediately.
• Tires age even if they are not being used and can fail suddenly,
especially at high speeds. Tires that are more than 6 years old can
only be used in an emergency and then with special care and at
low speed.
Glossary of tire and loading terminology
Accessory weight
means the combined weight (in excess of those standard items
which may be replaced) of automatic transmission, power steering,
power brakes, power windows, power seats, radio, and heater, to
the extent that these items are available as factory-installed equip­
ment (whether installed or not).
Aspect ratio means the ratio of the height to the width of the tire in percent.
Numb ers of 55 or lower indicate a low sidewall for improved
steering response and better overall handling on dry pavement.
Bead
means the part of the tire that is made of steel wires, wrapped or reinforced by ply cords and that is shaped to fit the rim.
Bead separation means a breakdown of the bond between components in the bead.
Cord
means the strands forming the plies in the tire.
& WARNING (continued)
• Never mount used tires on your vehicle if you are not sure of
their "previous history." Old used tires may have been damaged
even though the damage cannot be seen that can lead to sudden
tire failure and loss of vehicle control.
• If you notice unusual vibration or if the vehicle pulls to one side
when driving, always stop as soon as it is safe to do so and check
the wheels and tires for damage . •
Cold tire inflation pressure
means the tire pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer
for a tire of a designated size that has not been driven for more than
a couple of miles (kilometers) at low speeds in the three hour period
before the tire pressure is measured or adjusted .
Curb weight means the weight of a motor vehicle with standard equipment
including the maximum capacity of fuel, oil, and coolant, air condi­
tioning and additional weight of optional equipment.
Extra load tire
means a tire designed to operate at higher loads and at higher infla ­
tion pressures than the corresponding standard tire . Extra load tires
my be identified as "XL",
"xi", "EXTRA LOAD", or "RF" on the side ­
wall.
Gross Axle Weight Rating ("GAWR")
means the load-carrying capacity of a single axle system, measured
at the tire -ground interfaces .
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ("GVWR"l
means the maximum total loaded weight of the vehicle.

llft!I Fuses and bulbs ..._ __________________________________________ _
[ i J Tip s
You are wel l advised to keep a supply of spare fuses in your vehicle .
Fuses with the proper ampere ratings are availab le at your Audi
dea ler. •
Fuse Location , Instrument Panel left
Fig . 258 Fuse pa nel
l ayo ut
Some of the equipment items listed are optional or only ava ilable on
certain model configurations .
Note th at t he fo llo wi ng t able i s acc urat e at th e time of goin g to
pr ess and is subject t o ch ang e. In th e eve nt of d iscrep ancie s, th e
labe l on th e in side of th e cover always ta kes prece de nce .
The power seats are protected by cir cuit br eaker s, which automati­
cally reset after a few seconds after the overload has been reme ­
died.
N o. Equipm ent
1 Not used
2
3
4
Not used
Engine management
Oil level sensor Amps
5
5
No
.
5
6
..
7
8
9
10
1 1
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
Equipm ent
Climate cont rol , tire pressure monitoring sys ­
tem
Electronic Stabilization Program (ESP), clutch
sensor
Diagnostic connector
Homelink control unit
Automa tic dimming interior mirror
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not used
Diagnostic connector
Switch modu le steering column
Brake light switch
I nstrument c luster, control module Ga teway
Telephone, cell phone E lectronic Stabilization Program (ESP)
Headlight electronics, left -side
Rain sensor
Heated washer nozzles
Seat adjustment (driver)
MMI display
E lectromechanica l parking brake
Not used
Not used
Not used
N ot used
Not used Amps
5
5
5
5
5
5
10
10
5
10
10
10
5
5
5
10
5
5
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No . Equipm ent
29 Not used
30 Not used
31 Back-up light swi
tch, transmission , engine
components
Intelligent power mo dule driver (footwell l ight
32 and front headlights , horn, wiper system, elec ­
tr ically adjusta ble steering wheel)
33 I
ntelligent power modu le driver
(lights left -side)
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34
35
36
37
38
39 I
nte lligent power modu le driver
(lights right -side)
Not used
Headlight washer system
E lectronic Stabilization Program (ESP)
Wip er system
Door control module left -side
Horn
41 Heater fan
42 Control module electronic ignition lock/electri ­
cally adjustable steering wheel
43 Rear windsh iel d wiper (Avant)
4 4 Power window opener (left-side)
Amps
15
30
25
25
30 25
30
15
25
40
30
15
35
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Fuse Location , Instrument Panel right
Fig . 2 59 F use p an el
la yo ut
Some of the equipm ent items lis ted are op tional or on ly available on
certain m ode l configu rations.
Note that the following table is ac curate at the time of g oing to
press and is subject t o change . In the ev ent of d iscrepan cies , th e
l a b el on t he in side of the cover alw ay s take s prec eden ce.
Th e power seats are pr otected by circuit breaker s, which automa ti­
ca lly reset after a few seconds a fter the ove rload has been reme ­
died .
No. Equipment Amps
Fu se holder (bla ck )
1 Control module Advanced Key 15
2 Cigarette
lighter front
20
3 Tire pressure moni tor ing system
5
4 E lectrica l outlet front (center conso le) 20
5 Intellige
nt power module passenger
15
(glove box lock)
6 Door control module right -side 15
Sunroof 20
Vehicle care Do-it-yourself service irechnical data

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No. Equipm ent Amps
8 A/C controls 10
9 Heated seats, front 30
10
MMI , Antenna amplifier 10
11
Seat adjustment (passenger) 10
12
Communication 5
Fu se holder (b rown )
1 Electric fuel pump 20/30
2
Adaptive Air Suspension 15
3
Lane assist 10
4 Not used
5 Adaptive Air Suspension 5
6 Shift gate automatic transmission/clutch 5 switch
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7 Acoustic Park ing System 5
8 Control module Gateway 5
9 Automatic headlight range contro l (auxiliary 5 driving lights), head light electronics, right -side
10 Airbag 5
11
Heated rear seats 5
12
Telephone 5 •
Fuse Location, Luggage Compartment r ight
No . Equipm ent
Fuse hold er (bl ack)
1 Digital Signal Processing (DSP)/
BOSE ampl ifier
2 Communication , Antenna amplifier
3 Electromechanical parking brake, l eft
4 Electromechanical parking brake, right
5 Luggage compartment powe r outlet
6 Bat tery energy management
7 Intelligent power module rear
(lights right -si de)
8 Intelligent power module (comfort)
9 Intelligent power module rear
(lights le ft-side)
10 Powe r window opener (right-side)
11 Acoustic Parking System
12 Cigarette lighter rear
Fig . 260 F use pa nel
l ay ou t
Amps
30
5
30
30
20
5
2 0
5
30
35 5
20
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-Alphabetical index ..,,,_.:_.__ ____ _...::.:...::..;.:___ ________________ _
A
A . ccessones ............. .... .... .. .
Adapter for cupholder ..... ...... ... . 368
103
Ad . A' S .
apt1ve 1r uspens1on .. .... ... .... 182
Automatic mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
Dynamic mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
Jacking mode when changing a flat tire .
184
Lift mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
Setting the driving modes .. .... ... 183
Standard mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
Trailer towing mode ... .... .... ... 184
Warning/indicator lights ....... .... 21
Adaptive Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Changing speed .. ........... .... 138
Driver information ............... 142
Driver interven tion prompt ........ 146
Driving in traffic ...... .... ...... . 136
Driving program ...... .... .... ... 147
Error messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Open road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Override . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Request for driver to assume control 136
Save speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Setting distance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Setting time interval .. .. .......... 140
Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Specia l driving situations ......... 147
Status messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Switching on and off .. .... ... .... 137
System limits ...... .... .......... 147
Tempor arily turning off ... ...... .. 139
warning/indicator lights .... ...... . 143
Adaptive Light ......... ... .... .... ... 73
defective .......... .... ..... .. .... 37
Adding
Engine coolant ......... ... .... ...
305
Engine oil ... .. ...... ....... ..... 302
Windshield washer fluid .... .... ... 312
Additional accessories .... .... .... ... 368
Additives
Engine oil ... .. ..... .. ...... .....
302
Adjusting
Instrument cluster i llumination ......
16
Steering column electrically .... ... 123
Steering column manually ...... ... 122
Ad' . f Justing ront seats .. .... .... .... ... 87
Advanced Key ...... .. .... ........... 59 Care
........ ..... ....... ... .. ...
226
Child restraints .................. 236
Children ....... ....... .... ..... . 235
Components (front airbags) ........ 219
Danger of fitting a chi ld safety seat on the
front passenger seat .. ..... .. ...
214
Disposal ............ .. .... ...... 226
Fron t airbags ...... .... .... .. 216, 217
How do the front airbags work? . ... 221
How many airbags does my vehicle have?
219
How the Advanced Airbag System compo -
nents work together . . . . . . . . . . . . .
220
Important things to know ... ..... .. 212
Indicato r light ...... ... .. .... .... 223
Monitoring .... .... .... ...... .... 223
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF light ..... 224
Repairs ..... .. .... .... ... ... ... . 226
Driver messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
128 Safety instructions .... .... .... ... 225
Locking vehicle ................. .. 61 Side airbags ... .... .... ... ... ... . 228
START button ................... 126 Side curtain airbags (SIDEGUARD) .. 231
Starting engine ........ ..... .. ... 126 Weight-sensing mat .. ....... ..... 235
STOP button .... ... .... .... ...... 127 When must the system be inspected? .. .
Switching engine off ...... .... ...
127 223
Switching on ignition ...... .... ... 126 All Whee l Drive ... .... .... .......... 264
Unlocking vehicle ........... ...... 60 Alloy wheels . .... .... ....... .... ... 283
Air conditioning
See Climate controls ... .......... . 11 O
Airbag
Warning/indicator lights ..... ......
20
Airbag system ... ... .. .... .... .. 212, 229
Advanced Airbag System ...... .... 216
Advanced Airbag System components
219
All- whee l drive
Winter tires .... ........... .... ..
329
Alternator
See Generator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Anti -freeze
See Engine coolant system ...... .. 303
Anti-glare inside day-night mirror .... .. 82

Alphab eti ca l ind ex -
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Anti-loc k brake syst em
H ow the ABS system works ....... . 262
War ning/i ndicato r lights ... ....... .. 22
Anti -Slip Regulation System (ASR)
How the system works ............ 260
Anti-theft systems Anti-theft alarm system . .... .... ... 61
Electronic immobilizer ... .. .... .... 51
Ti lt sensors . ... .. .... ..... .. ... ... 62
Ashtray Front . ...... .... .... ...... .... .. 104
Rear .... ... .. .... .... ... .... .... 105
ASR How the Anti -Slip Regu lation System
works . ... .. .... .... ... .... .... 260
As terisk
What does it mean when something is marked with an asterisk? .. ... ...... 6
Audi Parking System Acoustic parking sys tem tips ...... . 179
Adjusting the chimes -option 1 ... .. 178
Adjusting the chimes -option 2 ... .. 179
General Information ... .. .... .... . 167
Notes on distance information ..... 177
P arking next to obstacles .......... 176
rear . .............. .......... ... 167
rear, with rear-view camera ........ 169
Rear -view camera -parking mode 1 173
Rear -view camera -parking mode 2 . 175
Rear -view camera (Rear View) .. .... 17 1
Rear -view camera coverage area . ... 173
Rear-view camera tips .. ...... .... . 180
Specia l parking situations .... .... . 176
Controls and equip­
ment Safety first
Audi Parking System
(rear)
Adjusting the chimes ... .. .... .... 168
Audi Service Repair Manua ls and Li terature
366
AUTO mode AC climate contro ls ............... 113
Au to Safety Hotline ..... .... .... ..... 201
Auto -Check Control .. .... ...... ....... 30
Automatic belt retractor ... .. .... .... . 206
Automatic car wash
See Was hing .. ... ..... ....... .... 279
Automatic Shift Lock (ASU ........ 155, 162
Automatic transmission
6 -speed automatic transmission .. .. 153
Automatic Shift Lock (ASU ... .. 1 55, 162
Driving .......................... 153
Dynamic shift program ............ 156
Emergency release for selector lever 159
Emergency release for selector lever
(mult itronic®) ...... .... .... .... 1 66
Fail -safe mode . ...... .... .... .... 158
I gnition key safety lock ............ 125
Kick -down . ....... .... .... .... ... 156
Manual shift program ............. 157
multitronic® ................... .. 159
Selector lever ................ 154, 161
Shift buttons ................ 158, 165
Steering wheel with tiptron ic® . 158, 165
Average speed ....................... 40
Avo id damaging the vehicle ...... .... . 269
B
Battery .. ........ ....... ........ ... 307
Battery location inside the lu ggage
compartment . ...... ... .... .... . 308
Charging .. .... ....... ..... .... .. 3 10
Important warnings when working on the
battery ...... .... ... .... ...... . 308
J ump starting ..... .... ... .... .... 35 1
Low ...... ... .... .... ...... ... .. 265
Replacing the battery ..... .... ... . 311
State of charge . .... ...... .... ... . 265
Voltage .. .... .................... 37
Winter operation ......... .... .... 307
Working on the battery ........ .... 308
Before driving ... .... .... ..... .. .... 193
Blended gasoline ...... ... .... .... ... 29 1
Body cav ity sealing .......... ........ 284
Booster seats .. ... .. .... .... .... ... . 242
How do I properly insta ll a b ooster sea t in
my vehicle? ....... ........ .... . 24 2
Safety instructions ................ 242
Brake assistant ....... ... .... .... ... 263
Brake booster .. ...... .... ... .... .... 262
Brake fluid Changing the brake fluid .......... . 307
Checking the brake fluid leve l ...... 306
Reservoir .. .... .... ............. . 306
What is the correct brake fluid leve l? 306
What should I do i f the brake f luid warning
light comes on? .. ....... ........ 306
Brake light Defective ... .. .... .... .... ...... .. 27
Vehicle operation Vehicle care Do-it-yourself service Technical data

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Brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 306
Anti-lock brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 306
Brake fluid specifications for refill and replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307
Brake pads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268
Electromechanical parking brake ... 129
General information .............. 261
How does moisture or road salt affect the brakes? ....................... 261
Malfunction ........ ... ...... .... . 32
Warning/indicator lights ........... 23
Worn brake pads symbol . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Break -in period . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267
Brake pads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268
Tires .... ... .. .... .... .......... 267
Bu lbs ... .... .. ... ...... ....... .... 349
Bumper cover Caution when parking near a parking bar -
rier or curb ...... ... .... .... ... 130
C
Ca lifornia Proposition 65 Warning 298
Battery specific . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310
Capacities ......................... 363
Car care ................. .... .... .. 278
Interior .......... .... .... ...... . 285
Plastic and vinyl .. .... ........... 282
Weatherstrips ....... ........ .... 283
Care of exterior .... ....... .......... 278
Cargo area
See Loading the luggage compartment ..
199 Cargo net
.... .... ... ........ ...... .. 98
Catalytic converter . ........ .... .... . 268
CD changer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Central locking Emergency locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Changing a flat tire ........ .... ... ... 338
Changing a wheel .... .. ..... .. .. .... 338
Changing engine oi l ....... .... ... ... 302
Chassis Undercoating ... .. .... .... .... ... 284
See also Adaptive Aar Suspension . . . 182
CHECK button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Checking Engine coolant level .............. 304
Checking tire pressure .. ........... .. 319
Child restraints Danger of using child restraints in the front seat ......... ... .... ...... 214
What types of chi ld restraint anchors are
available? . .... ..... ...... .... .. 247
Where can I get additional information
about child restraints? ...... ... .. 248
Child safety ...... ...... .... ... . 234, 239
Additional information ............ 253
Booster seats ................. ... 242
Convertible chi ld safety seats .. .... 240
Convertible locking retractor ....... 244
Guidance fixtures for lower anchorages
250
Important safety instructions for using
child safety seats .... ...... ... .. 237
Important things to know when driving with children ................... 234 Infant
seats ... .... .... ....... .. . 239
Install ing a child restraint using the
LATCH system .. ...... ..... .. ... 252
Lower anchorages ... .. .... .... ... 249
Mounting and releasing the anchorage
hook . ............ ....... .... .. 253
Older children and safety belts ..... 243
Safety belts and older children ..... 243
Tether anchors .. ...... .... ...... 253
Tether strap ... .... .... ...... .... 254
Which restraint system should my older
chi ld wear? ....... ........... .. 243
Child safety lock
rear doors {power) . .... ........ .... 59
Child safety seats .. .... ...... .... ... 239
Convertible locking retractor .. ..... 244
Danger of using child restraints in the
front seat ...................... 214
How do I properly install a child safety
seat in my vehicle? .... ... .... ... 237
Installing .. .. .. .... .... ... .... ... 244
LATCH system ....... ........ .... 252
Safety instructions ............... 237
Cigarette I ig hter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Cleaning Alcantara {synthetic suede) . ....... 288
Engine compartment ...... .... ... 289
Fabrics and fabric coverings . ...... 285
Instrument panel ....... ........ .. 286
Interior ........... .... .......... 285
Leather ... .... .................. 287
MMI display .............. .... ... 285
MMI terminal .. .... .... ... .... ... 285
Plastic and vinyl ... .... .... .... ... 282