2008 AUDI S6 dimensions

Table of contents
Do-it-yourself service ... 335
What do I do now? . . . . . . . . . . . . . 336
Trunk escape handle . . . . . . . . . . . . 336
J ack, tools and spare wheel . . . . . . 336
Changing a whee l . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 338
Fuses and bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 345
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 345
Bulbs ................... •...... 349
Em erge ncy s itua tions . . . . . . . . . . 351
Genera l ... ... ... ..... .... .. .... 351
Starting by pushing or towing . . . . 351
Start ing with jumpe r cab les . . . . . . 351
Use of junipe r cab les . . . . . . . . . . . . 352
E mergency tow ing with commerc ia l
t ow truck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 354
Lifting vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 356
Technical data
General in format ion
Explanat ion of t echnical data ... .
Vehic le iden tif ic ation .... ....... .
Display ing Vehic le Identification
Number in the MMI ..... .. .. ... . 359
360
360
360
361 Weights . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 361
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 362
Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 363
255 hp, 6-cylinder eng ine
363
350 hp, 8-cylinder engine . . . . . . . 364
Co ns umer In forma tion . . . . . . . . . 365
War ranty coverages ......... .. .
Reporting safety defects ....... .
Operating your vehicle outs ide the
U.S.A . or Canada .............. .
Audi Service Repa ir Manuals and
Liter ature ..................... .
Main tenance .............. ... .
Additional accessories ,
modif icat ions and parts
rep lacement ............... ... . 365
365
365
366
366
368
Alphabetical index
. . . . . . 371

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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Vehicle care I t •

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0 Note
• The vehicle capacity weight figures apply when the load is
distributed evenly in the vehicle (passengers and luggage). When
transporting a heavy load in the luggage compartment, carry the
load as near to the rear axle as possible so that the vehicle's
handling is not impaired.
• Do not exceed the maximum permissible axle loads or the
maximum gross vehic le weight. Always remember that the vehic le's
handling will be affected by the extra load. Therefore, adjust your
speed accordingly .
• Always observe local regulations. •
Dimensions
The specifications refer to the basic model. Differences may occur
depending on the mode l type and options ordered, for example, tire
sizes.
0 Note
When driving up steep ramps, on rough roads, over curbs, etc. it is
important to remember that some parts of your vehicle, such as
spoilers or exhaust system components, may be close to the
ground. Be careful not to damage them. •

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Applies to vehi cles : with 4 .2 l iter a-c ylinder e ngine
350 hp , a-cylinder engine
Engine data
Max imum output SAE net
Maximum torque SAE net
N o. of cy linders
Disp lacement
Stroke
Bo re
Comp ress ion ratio
Fuel
Dimensions (appro x.)
Length (with licence plate brac ket)
Width (wit h outside mirrors folded)
Height (un loaded)
Turning c ircle diameter (curb to curb)
Capacities {approx .)
Fuel tank
-Total capacity
- Reserve (of total capacity)
Windshield and headlight* washer fluid container
Engine oil
with filter change hp@ rpm
lb-ft@ rpm
CID (cm
3
)
in (mm)
in (m m) 350@6800
325@ 3500
8 cylinder
254 (4163)
3 .65 (92 .8)
3 .33 (84 .5)
12. 5: 1
Premium unleaded {91 AKll Recommended for maximum engine performance . Fur ­
ther details =:>
page 291, "Gasoline"
in (m m)
in (m m)
in (mm)
ft (ml 193
.5 ( 4916)
73.0 (1855)
57.4 ( 1459)
39 .0 (1 1.9)
gal (l iters)
gal (li ters)
quarts (liters)
quarts (l iters) 21.1 (80
.0)
1 .8 -2 .4 (7 -9)
5.1 ( 4.8)
9. 6 (9 .1)
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Alphab eti ca l ind ex -
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Plastic parts
Safety belts 286
289
Trim strips .... ... ....... ..... .. . 281
trim strips .... ........... ........ 282
Cleaning and protection .. .... ... ..... 278
Climate control ... .... .... .... .... .. 110
Synchronizing .. .... .... .... ..... 112
Warm and cold ........ .... .... ... 110
Climate controls Air distribution ........... .... .... 116
Air outlets ..... .. .... .... ...... .. 118
Air outlets (rear) ...... ....... .... . 118
Air recirculation .... .... .... .... .. 117
AUTO (standard setting) . .... .... .. 113
Basic settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Center air vent ...... .... ....... .. 121
Controls ............. .... ....... 112
Defrosting/defogging . .... ... .... . 116
Description ... ..... .. .... ...... .. 110
ECON operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Fan . .......... ...... .... ...... .. 116
Heated seats, front .... ... .... .... 114
Key coded setting ................ 110
Recirculation mode (automatic) ... .. 120
Recommended settings . .... .... .. 110
Residual heat .. ...... .... ...... .. 113
Setting the temperature . .... .... .. 114
SETUP ......... .... ... .. .... 119, 120
Solar blower fan/solar roof .. ...... . 119
Solar operation ... ........... .... 121
Switching on and off .. .... ...... .. 113
Synchronization .. .... ........... . 120
Using climate control economically . 119
Clock ......... ........ .... ... .... ... 14
Controls and equip­
ment Safety first
Closing D
Power sun roof
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Coat hooks ... .... .... .... .... ... ... 109 Damping
Cold tire inflation pressure ....... .... 317
See Adaptive Air Suspension ...... . 182
Compass mirror .. ... ..... ... .... ... .. 85 Data ..
... .... .... .... ... .... .... ... 363
Consumer Information ......... .. 201, 365 Data recorder ..
...... .... ...... .... . 258
Contacting NH TSA .. .. .. ... ... .... .. 201 Date display
........... ........ ...... 14
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) Daytime
running lights ... .... .... .. 70, 71
See multitronic® .. .... .... .... ... 159 def
Convertible chi ld seats What does this mean when it appears in
How do I properly install a convertib le the trip odometer display? .
.... .... 15
child seat in my vehicle? ......... 240 Defective light bu
lb warning .... .... ... 27
Safety instructions ................ 240 Defrosting/defogging the windows .... 116
Convertible locking retractor Defrosting/defogging windows ..... ... 118
Activating .......... .... .... .... . 246
Determin ing correct load limit ........ . 322
Deactivating . .... .... ... ..... ... . 247
Digital clock ..... ..... ...... .... .... . 14
Using to secure a chi ld safety seat . 244,
246
Coolant system ..................... 303 Digital compass
... .. .... .... .... ..... 85
Digita l speedometer ........... ....... 27
Dimensions .... .... .... ........... . 362
Coo ling System
Expansion tank .. .... .... ... .. .... 304
Cornering light .... ... .... .... ... .. .. 73
Cruise control
Changing speed .................. 133
Presetting your speed ............. 133
Switching off .................... 133
Switching on .................... 132
Warning/indicator lights .. .... ...... 22
See also Adaptive Cruise Control . ... 135
Cruising range ......... ...... .... ... . 40
Cupholder . ... .. ...... ....... .... .. 103 Dipstick
Reading the dipstick properly .... .. 301
Distance control system
See Adaptive Cruise Control ........ 135
Doors Power child safety lock . ........ .... 59
Power side door closer ............. 56
Driver information system ...... .... . .. 25
Digita l speedometer . .. .. . ... .... .. 27
Driver information messages . .... ... 30
Open door or rear lid warning .... ... 27
Outside temperature display ...... .. 26
Sound system display .. .... .... .... 26
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T ank flap
Un locking the fuel fi ller flap by hand 295
Technical modifications .... .... ...... 368
Temperature Climate controls .. .... .... ... .... . 114
Setting for the driver's and front passen- ger's side .. ... ... ..... .... ... .. 114
Tether strap ... .... .... .. ... ........ 254
Securing the upper tether strap 255
The first 1,000 miles (1,500 km) and afterwards .... .. .. .. ... ...... .. 267
Tie-downs . ... .... .... .... ....... .. 201
Tilt sensors . .... .... ...... .... .... .. 62
Tips for the environment Saving fuel . ..... ... .... ... ..... . 102
Using the air conditioner only when necessary .. ..... ... .... ... .... . 119
tiptronic® .. ... ... .. .... .... ....... . 153
Automatic Shift Lock (ASU . ...... .. 155
Driving ............. ....... ..... 153
Dynamic shift program ............ 156
Fail-safe mode ... ... ... .. ...... .. 158
Kick-down ... .... .... .... ... .... . 156
Manual shift program ........ .... . 157
Se lector lever ... .... .... ... .... .. 154
Tire pressure ..... .. .... .... ....... . 319
Tire pressure monitoring system ... .... 43
Changing wheels .... .... ..... .... . 46
L earning process . .... .... ... .... .. 45
Loss of air pr essure ........ ... .. 20, 44
Mal functions ...... ...... .... ..... 46
Sensors . .......... .............. 327
Storing tire pressures .... .... .... .. 45
Controls and equip­
ment Safety first
Tires and wheels ..
...... .... . .... 327 Towing
Valves ..... .. ...... ........ ..... 327 Front eyelet .. .. .. ... ... .. .... .... 354
Tire service life .... . .. .. ...... .... .. 323 Rear eyelet
... .... ... ... ..... ... . 355
Tires .... ..... .. ... ... .. .... .... ... 313 Tow truck procedures
..... ... .... . 354
Replacing .... .... .... ..... .. .... 327 Trailer towing .
.... .... ... .... ..... .. 272
Service life . .... . .. .. .... .... .... 323 Operating instructions .
...... ... .. 273
speed rating letter code .... ... .... 326 Technical r
equirem ents ... .... 272 , 273
Tire manufacturing date .... .... ... 326 Trailer towing tips .
... ... . .. .. .... 274
Tire specifications ... ..... ... ... .. 326 Transmission
Tread depth .... . .. .. ...... .. .... 323
tiptronic® ...... .... .. .. .... ..... 153
Uniform tire quality grading ... ..... 328
Transport Canada . .. ... .... .. ... ... . 365
Winter tires ... .... .... .... .... ... 329
Tread Wear Indicator (TWll ... .... .... . 323
Tires and vehicle load limits ... ...... . 321
Trip computer
Tires and wheels Fuel consumption ... .. .. . ... ...... 40
Checking tire pressure .......... .. 319
Mileage . ..... .... .... ...... .... .. 40
Cold tire inflation pressure .. .... ... 317
Single-trip memory .. .... . .... .. .. . 41
Dimensions ... ... ..... ... .... .... 325
Total-trip memory .... .... .... ... .. 41
Genera l notes ... ...... ..... .... .. 313
Trip odometer .. ... .. .... .... ... .. .. . 15
Glossary of tire and loading termino logy
What does it mean when dEF appears in
314 the trip odometer display? ......... 15
New tires and wheels .. .... .... ... 325
Trunk
Replacing .... .... .... ...... ... .. 325
See Rear lid ... .... .... ... .... .... . 58
Snow chains .. .... ... .... .... .... 330
Tire pressure monitoring system .. .. 327
Tires and vehicle load limits . .. . .... 321
Wheel bolts .. ....... ... .. ... ..... 331 Trunk escape handle
...... .. . .... ... . 336
Turn signals . .... .... .... ...... .... .. 74
Warning/indicator lights ...... .... .. 20
Winter tires .. ... ... .. ... .... .... . 329
Tires/Wheels
u
Low aspect ratio tires . ...... .. .... 332
Undercoating ...... .... ....... .. ... . 284
Tire pressure monitoring system .. 20 , 43
Unfastening safety be lts ...... .... .. . . 209
Tools ... .... .... ... ..... ... .... .... 337
Unidirectiona l tires ... .... ...... .... . 313
Torn or frayed safety be lts ... .. . ..... . 205
Uniform tire quality grading .. .... ... . 328
Touch-up pa int . .... ... .... .... ..... 282
Vehicle operation Vehicle care Do-it-yourself service Technical data