2008 AUDI S6 washer fluid

For example, if the transmission selector lever is not in the P posi­
tion when the engine is turned off, the following message appears:
Please move selector lever to position P
The ignition key can only be removed with the selector in this posi­
tion. This and other messages are brought up if a function cannot
be carried out.
Driver messages and red symbols
If a red symbol appears in the display, a driver message can be
shown by pressing the [
CHECK I button.
For example, the symbol for a problem with engine oil pressure~
appears in the display. If you then press the
I CHECK I button, the
following driver message appears in the display:
Switch off engine and check oil level
The driver message in the display goes out after about 5 seconds.
The driver message can be displayed again by briefly pressing the
I CHECK] button.
Driver messages and yellow symbols
If a yellow symbol appears in the display, a driver message is also
displayed automatically.
For example, the symbol appears in the display, indicating low
windshield washer fluid level. The following message also appears:
Please top up washer fluid
The driver message disappears after a few seconds. The driver
message can be displayed again by briefly pressing the [
CHECK I
button. •
Controls and equip ­
ment
Driver information display
Red symbols
A red symbol means DANGER.
Pull off the road.
Stop the vehicle.
Turn off the engine.
Fig. 18 Display : engine
coolant level warning
(priority 1)
-Check the malfunctioning system. Contact your autho-
rized Audi dealer or a qualified workshop for assistance.
Red symbols indicate a priority 1 malfunction -Danger!
With a priority 1 malfunction, a large symbol appears in the center
area of the display=> fig. 18. When the symbol appears,
three
warning tones sound in succession. The symbol continues to blink
un til the malfunction has been repaired.
If there are
more than one priority 1 malfunctions, the symbols
appear one after the other for about 2 seconds.
An additional driver message can also be displayed by briefly
pressing the
IC HECK J button.
The red symbols mean:
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Driver inf ormati on displ ay
Windshield washer fluid
leve l low
...
Low fue l level
-Battery voltage
Worn brake pads
-
Dynamic headlight range
control defective
Check engine oil level
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Engine oil sensor malfunction
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Adaptive Light* defective
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Ignition lock malfunction
Windshie ld wiper defective
Tire pressure monitoring sys-
tern Loss of air pressure
Tire pressure monitoring sys -
tern
System not available
Ba ttery in remote control key
Electromechan ical
parking brake
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Appl ies to vehic les: with Advanced Key
Key not in vehicle
,:, Key not in vehi cle
T his reminder appears a long with the -symbol if the master key is
removed from the vehic le with the engine running. It is intended to
remind you (e .g. when changing drivers) not to continue the journey
without the master key .
If the master key is no longer in the veh ic le, you cannot switch off
the ignition after stopping the engine and you also cannot start the
engine again. What is more, you cannot lock the vehicle from the
outside. •
Light/rain sensor defective )
c Automatic hea dlight s/aut oma tic w iper s def ective
If the symbo l il luminates, the light sensor has failed. For safety
reasons the low beams are turned on permanently with the switch
in
AUTO. However, you can continue to turn the lights on and off
using the light switch . In the case of a defect in the rain sensor, the
windshield wiper lever functions are still available. Have the
l ight/rain sensor checked as soon as possib le at a dealersh ip .•
Windshield washer fluid level too low
.5 Pl eas e top up w asher fl uid
If the symbol illuminates, add windshield washer fluid to the washer
system and also to the headlight washer system:::::,
page 312. •
Fuel supply too low L)
Please refuel

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 operating the wipers to prevent damage to the wiper
blade or the wiper motor.
• Do not use the wipers to clear a frosted window. Using 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 wiper system switched off (lever in position
Ol, otherwise the windshield wiper system could get damaged in the
car wash if it should suddenly come on .
[ i ] Tips
• The rain sensor is part of the interva l wiping system. Turning off
the ignition will also deactivate the rain sensor . To reactivate the
sensor, switch off the interval wiping function, then switch it back
on again.
• Worn or dirty windshield wiper blades cause smearing which
can affect the operation of the rain sensor. Check the condition of
your windshield wiper blades regularly.
• Make sure the washer fluid reservoir in the engine compartment
is topped off before going on a long trip. Look up~
page 312for
checking and filling the washer container .•
App lies to vehic les: w ith head light washer system
Headlight washer system
The headlight washer system cleans the headlights.
-Operate the windshield wiper/washer system~ page 78,
fig. 69
® with the headlights turned on by holding the
lever for longer than one second.
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
e ling) and c lean off any so lid dirt or insects from the lenses.
To ensure the system works properly in winter, keep the washer 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.
Fig . 70 MMI display:
Windshield wipers
At below freezing outside temperatures, make sure first
that the wiper blades are not frozen to the windshield .
Press the
I CAR] function button.
- Select Windshield wipers. The Windshield wipers menu
appears~ fig. 70.
Select Service position on to turn the service position on
or
off to return the windshield wiper to its original posi­
tion.
You must only attempt to change the wiper blades when the service
position is activated. This way, when you are working on the wind ­
shield wipers, you can avoid damaging the paint on the engine
hood.
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& WARNING (continued )
-Always u se extreme caution to prevent cloth ing , jewelry, or
long hair from getting caught in the radiator fan , V-belt s or
other moving parts , or from contacting hot parts . Tie back hair
before starting , and do not wear clothing that will hang or
droop into the engine .
• Minimize exposure to emis sion and chemical hazards
::::> & .
& WARNING
California Proposition 65 W arn ing :
• Engine exhaust , some of its constituents , and certain vehicle
c omponents cont ain or emit chemicals known to the State of Cali­
fornia to cause cancer and birth defects and reproductive harm. In addition , certain fluids contained in vehi cles and certa in products
of component wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State
of California to cause cancer and birth defect s or other reprodu c­
tive harm.
• Battery posts , terminals and related ac cessories conta in lead
and lead compounds , chemicals known to the State of California
to cause cancer and reproductive harms. Wash hands after
handling.
0 Note
When adding f luids, always make sure that they are poured into the
proper container or filler ope ning, otherwise serious damage to
vehic le systems wi ll occur.
ci> For the sake of the environment
To detect leaks in time, inspect the vehicle floor pan from under ­
n eath regu larly. If you see spots fro m oil o r o th e r v eh icle flu ids, hav e
your vehicle inspected by an author ized Audi dea ler. •
Engine compartment
These are th e m ost im porta nt items th at you can ch ec k.
Fig. 231 Typical layout for containe rs, engine oi l d ipstick and engine oil filler
cap
0 Jum p star t connector( +) under a cover,( -) w ith hex
head screw .... ... .... ..... ... .. .. ........... .. 310, 351
@ B rake fluid reservoir ( ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 06
© Coo lant e xpansio n tank (- L ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 304
© Eng in e oil fill er cap ('l=:11) . . . . . • . . . . . . • . . . • . . . . . . . 30 2
© E ng ine oil d ipstick (orange) .............. ....... .
©
0
Power steering reservoir ....................... •.
Windshield/ headlight washer container( ~) ....... . 3
01
263
312 ~

-Ch
ecking and filling
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0 Not e
Make sure the ventilation hose on the side of the battery is
connected, otherwise fumes or battery acid can leak out.
Because o f the problem o f prop er disposal of a battery , we recom ­
mend your authorized Audi dea ler change the battery for you .
Batteri es contain sulfuric acid and lead and must always be
disposed of properly in compliance with all environmental regula ­
tions . Disposing of v ehicle batteries improperly is very dang erous to
t he environment. •
Windshield/headlight washer
container
Using plain water is not adequate for filling the wind­
shield washer system and the headlight washer system .
Fig. 239 E ngine
c omp artm ent : Wi nd­
s h iel d and he adlight*
was her fluid c ont ain er
The washer fluid container is marked with the symbol O on
i ts cap. -
Before y ou c heck anything in the engine compartment,
a lway s read and heed all WARNINGS~ & in "Working
in t he eng ine compartment" on
page 297.
- Lift the filler cap tongue to add washer fluid . You can fill
the cont ainer to the top.
- Press the cap bac k on to the f iller neck after filling t he
container .
You can find the reservoir capacity in the tab le in~ page 363.
Use winterized windshield washer solvent during the co ld season
even though the vehic le is equ ipped with
he ated wa sher jets . It
helps to keep your windshield clean and prevents the fluid from
freezing in the winter .
Follow the directions on the container for the correct amount to be
used .
0 Note
Do not mix engine coo lant antifreeze or any other additives to fill up
the windshield washer reservoir. •

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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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-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

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Unlocking
Power locking switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Rear lid/trunk lid .. .... .... .... .... 58
Remote control key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Using the key .. .... ....... ........ 55
V
Valet key function
Activating and deactivating .. ..... .. 51
Vanity mirror ...... .. .......... ...... 76
Vehic le electrical system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) .... 360
Vehicle jack ...... .... .......... 336, 34 1
Vehic le literature ..................... 5
Vehicle-care products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278
w
Warning lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Warning/indicator lights ... .. .... .... . 13
Adaptive Air Suspension . ........ .. 21
Adaptive Cruise Control ... .... .... 143
Airbag system .................... 20
Anti -lock brake system (ABS) . . . . . . . . 22
Brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Cruise control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Electromechanical parking brake .... 23
Electronic power control ........... 19
Electronic stabilization program (ESP) 19
Generator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
H igh beam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 T
ire pressure monitoring system .. .. 20
Turn signals ... ...... ...... ....... 20
Warranty coverages ...... .... .... ... 365
Washer reservoir .. ..... .. ...... ..... 312
Washing .. ........ ........... .... .. 278
Automatic car wash .............. 279
by hand ........................ 279
General information .............. 278
with a power washer ... .... .... ... 280
Waxing ... ........ ... .... .... .... .. 281
Wear indicato r .... .... ... .... .... ... 323
Weatherstrips ..................... .
Weights ....... .. .... ...... ... .. .. . 283
361
What happens if you wear your safety belt too
loose? .. ... .. .... .... .... ...... 207
What happens to unbelted occupants? . 204
What impairs driving safety? ......... . 193
What should I do after changing a wheel?
320
What should I do after replacing wheels?
320
Wheel bolts Torqu e ...... ....... ..... ..... .. 331
Wheels . ......... ... ... .. .... ...... 313
Cas t alloy ... ... ... .... .... .... .. 283
Checking tire pressure ...... ...... 319
Cold tire inflation pressure ...... .. 317
General notes .. ... .... .... .... .. 313
Glossary of tire and loading terminology.
314
New tir es and wheels . .... ... .. ... 325
Tires and vehicle load limits .. ..... 321
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIU . ... 20
Safety belt ..... .. .... .... ...... ..
21 When must a safety belt be
replaced? .. 205 When
must the airbag system be inspected?
223
When should I adjust the tire pressures?
320
When should I check the tire pressures? 320
Where can I find the tire pressures for my
car? ... .. .... .... .... ... .... ... 319
Why safety belts? ...... ...... ... 202, 203
Windows Cleaning .... ...... .... ..... .. ... 282
Convenience close/open feature ... .. 65
Defogging .... ... .... .... .... ... 116
Defrosting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Rapid defrosting/defogging ........ 118
Windshield washer fluid Low level .......... .... ... .... .... 36
Windshield wipers Faulty ............ ... .... .... .... 38
Inte rmittent wiping ......... ....... 78
One -tap wiping .. ...... ...... .... . 78
Rain sensor . ...... .... ... .... .... 78
Service position . ...... .... ........ 80
Washer reservoir ....... ..... .... . 312
Winter operation Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307
Coolant system ............... ... 303
Steering wheel heating ...... .... .. 115
Tir es ...... .... ....... .... ...... 264
Windows ...... .... .... ..... .. ... 282
Winter tires ... .... ....... .... .... .. 329
All -wheel drive ... .. .... .... .... .. 329