2009 AUDI S6 steering wheel

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-Activate the A udi Parking System~ page 171. "Parki ng
mode 1"
~ page 175, fig . 179 is d isplayed by default .
Dynamic orange orien tation lines
G) and a blue s tat ic
surface
G) are projected into the rear -view camera
picture.
With the vehicle stat ionary, selec t the proper steering
wheel ang le for the parking spot with the aid of the
orange or ie ntation lines.
- While driving in reverse gear, ad just t he steering wheel
angle to fi t the parki ng space with the aid of the orange
orientation lines~
0.
- Align your vehicle corresponding to the blue surface. The
blue s urface should be parallel to the park ing spot lines
~ page 175, fig . 180.
G) Blu e surface
The surface behind the vehic le, identified by various shades of b lue,
represents an extension of the outer vehicle out line by approxi­
mately 16 ft (5 ml to the rear. The transitions of the blue surfaces are
distanced approximate ly 3 ft ( 1 ml, 6
ft (2 m), and 16 ft (5 m) away
from the vehicle.
© a nd 0 Orang e orie nta ti on lin es
The orientation lines change direction with the steering wheel
ang le . These lines identify the direction of travel the rear of the
vehic le would be taking, driving in reverse gear with the current
steer ing whee l ang le .
The dynamic orientation lines are provided with markers©-These
markers are each placed at a distance of approx. 3 ft ( 1 m) from one
another. Through these markers, the distance to an obstacle can be
estimated .
©Redli ne
The distance between your rear bumper® and the red line is
approximately 16 inches (40 cm):::::,&. Here, at the latest, you
should stop backing up:::::,
page 179.
® Rear bum per
The rear bumper of your vehicle also appears in the MMI Display, for
better orientation.
& WARNING
Ple ase n ote t hat obje cts n ot tou ch ing th e ground can ap pear to be
fu rther away th an th ey re ally ar e (for example , the bumper of a
p arked vehi cle , a trai ler hit ch, o r th e rea r of a tr uck). In this case,
yo u shou ld not u se th e gu ide h elp lin es to mea sur e di stan ce -
d anger of accident !
0 Note
In the MMI Display, the direction of travel of the vehicle rear is
shown depending on the steering whee l ang le . The vehicle front
swings out more than the vehic le rear.
[ i ] T ip s
• In order for the rear-v iew camera to function proper ly, the
camera lens:::::,
page 171, fig. 174 must be kept clean, and free of
snow and ice. P lease follow the add itional notes on :::::,
page 182.
• The positions of the orientation lines/ surfaces are disp laced up
or down if the parking process is carried out with the rear -view
camera in Adaptive Air Suspension*:::::,
page 20 dynamic, off -road,
or lift mode. Therefore, the accuracy is reduced. •

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Ap plies to vehic les : w ith Au di Par kin g Sy stem (r ear) and rea r-v ie w came ra
Parking mode 2
"Parking mode 2" can be used as aid when (parallel)
parking on the side of the road , for example.
Fig . 181 MMI Display:
Blue surface aligned
with targeted parking
spot
Fig . 182 MMI Display:
Contact of the blue
curved line with the
curb
- Find a parking spot on the right side of the road, for
example .
- Switch on the Adaptive Air Suspension*=>
page 20
comfort or automatic mode.
- Position your vehicle parallel to the edge of the road,
approximately 3 ft (1 m) away from a parked vehicle
=>
page 173, fig. 176. When parking next to obstacles,
please note=>
page 178.
Contro ls and eq uip­
ment
- Activate the Audi Parking System => page 171. "Parking
mode 1" is displayed by default.
- Press the control button with the
mode @=> page 175,
fig. 180 funct ion . "Park ing mode 2" => fig. 181 appears in
the MMI D isplay.
- Back up in reverse gear and adjust the pos ition of your
vehicle in such a way, that the dark blue surface ind icated
in the MMI Display
0 => fig . 181 borders on the vehicle
be hind, or the parking spot line. If you are
not parking
next to any obstacles=>
page 178, the long side of the
dark blue surface should border on the curb. The ent ire
dark blue surface has to fit into the parking spot
=>
page 173 , fig. 176.
- While the vehicle is stationary, turn your steering wheel
to the right as far as it will go.
- Back up into the parking spot. If you are
not park ing next
to any obstac les =>
page 178, the dark blue bend ©
should touch the curb=> fig . 182. Stop your vehicle.
- Wh ile the vehicle is stat ionary, turn your steering whe el
i n the oppos ite direc tion (lef t) as far as it will go .
- Contin ue to back up into the park ing spot until the
vehicle is parked pa rallel to the curb. When backing up,
also keep an eye on the vehicle front=>
0.
With "parking mode 2 ", you can park on th e left a nd right sid e of the
road. Fo r this reason, the blue surfaces and curved l ines are
displ ayed in diffe ren t sh ades of blue . The dark blue surfa ce
0 and
the dark blue curved line© can be used to park on the right side of
t he road . The l igh t blue s urfa ce
G) and the light blue curved lin e G)
can be us ed to park on the left si de of the road . .,
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When the turn signal is switched on, only the necessary surfaces
and curves are shown. To change the side that is shown, simply
change the turn signal.
The displayed light blue® or dark blue © curved line identifies the
turn-around point when maneuvering to park. If the curved line
touches the curb, the steering wheel turn -around point has been
reached =>
page 177, fig. 182.
The distance from the rear bumper © to the red line@ is approxi­
mately
1.3 ft (40 cm). Here, at the latest, you should stop backing up
=>
page 179.
& WARNING
Please note that objects not touching the ground can appear to be
further away than they really are (for example, the bumper of a parked vehicle, a trailer hitch, or the rear of a truck).
In this case,
you should not use the guide help lines to measure distance -
danger of accident!
0 Note
In the MMI Display, the direction of travel of the vehicle rear is repre­
sented depending on the steering wheel angle. The vehicle front
swings out more than the vehicle rear .
[ i] Tips
• In order for the rear-view camera to function properly, the
camera lens=>
page 171, fig. 174 must be kept clean, and free of
snow and ice. Please follow the additional notes on=>
page 182.
• The positions of the orientation lines/ surfaces are displaced up
or down if the parking process is carried out with the rear-view
camera in Adaptive Air Suspension*=>
page 20 dynamic, off -road,
or lift mode. Therefore, the accuracy is reduced. •
Special parking situations
Applies to vehicles : with Audi Parkin g System (rea r) and rear-view camera
Parking next to obstacles
When parking next to an obstacle, enough distance must
left on the side.
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Fig. 183 Top view:
Parking next
to a brick
wall
With "parking mode 2", you can park very closely to a sidewalk curb
with your vehicle=>
page 173, fig. 176.
However, when parking next to an obstacle, such as a brick wall, a
larger side distance must be selected in order to prevent collision
damage to the vehicle. Position the long side of the marked blue
surface so that there is enough distance from the curb; the surface
must not touch the curb=> fig.
183 .
Also, the turning process has to occur considerably sooner. This
means that the corresponding blue curved line=>
page 177, fig. 182
must not touch the curb, but should rather be at a distance far
enough from the curb=>&.
& WARNING
• Keep plenty of distance from an obstacle, so that your outside
mirror or a corner of your vehicle does not collide with any obsta-
cles -danger of accident! ..

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Proper occupant seating positi ·ons
Proper seating position for the driver
The proper driver seating position is important for safe,
relaxed driving.
Fig. 195 The correct
distance between
driver and steering
wheel
Fig. 196 Correct head
restraint position for
driver
For your own safety and to reduce the risk of injury in the
event of an accident, we recommend that you adjust the
driver's seat to the following position:
- Adjust the driver's seat so that you can easily push the
pedals all the way to the floor while keeping your knee(s)
slightly bent=:>& . - Adjust the angle of the seatback so that it is in an upright
position so that your back comes in full contact with it
when you drive.
- Adjust the steering wheel so that there is a distance of at
least 10 inches (25 cm) between the steering wheel and
your breast bone=:> fig. 195. If not possible, see your
authorized Audi dealership about adaptive equipment.
- Adjust the steering wheel so that the steering wheel and
airbag cover points at your chest and not at your face.
- Grasp the top of the steering wheel with your elbow(s)
slightly bent.
- Adjust the head restraint so that the upper edge is as even with the top of your head as possible but no lower
than eye level and so that it is as close to the back of your
head as possible =:> fig . 196.
- Fasten and wear safety belts correctly=:>
page 209.
- Always keep both feet in the footwell so that you are in
control of the vehicle at all times.
For detailed information on how to adjust the driver's seat, see
=> page 81.
& WARNING
Drivers who are unbelted, out of position or too close to the airbag
can be seriously injured by an airbag as it unfolds. To help reduce
the risk of serious personal injury:
• Always adjust the driver's seat and the steering wheel so that
there are at least 10 inches
125 cm) between your breastbone and
the steering wheel.
• Always hold the steering wheel on the outside of the steering
wheel rim with your hands at the 9 o'clock and 3 o'clock positions ..

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& WARNING (continued)
to help reduce the risk of personal injury if the driver's airbag
inflates.
• Never hold the steering wheel at the 12 o'clock position or with
your hands at other positions inside the steering wheel rim or on
the steering wheel hub . Holding the steering wheel the wrong way
can cause serious injuries to the hands, arms and head if the
driver's airbag deploys .
• Pointing the steering wheel toward your face decreases the
ability of the supplemental driver's airbag to protect you in a colli­
sion.
• Always sit in an upright position and never lean against or
place any part of your body too close to the area where the airbags
are located .
• Before driving, always adjust the front seats and head
restraints properly and make sure that all passengers are properly
restrained.
• Never adjust the seats while the vehicle is moving. Your seat
may move unexpectedly and you could lose control of the vehicle. • Never drive with the backrest reclined or tilted far back! The
farther the backrests are tilted back, the greater the risk of injury
due to incorrect positioning of the safety belt and improper
seating position.
• Children must always ride in child safety seats
=> page 238.
Special precautions apply when installing a child safety seat on
the front passenger seat
=> page 215. •
Controls and equip­ ment Safety first
Vehicle operation
Proper seating position for the front
passenger
The proper front passenger seating position is important
for safe, relaxed driving.
For your own safety and to reduce the risk of injury in the
event of an accident, we recommend that you adjust the
seat for the front passenger to the following pos ition:
- Move the front passenger seat back as far as possible.
There must be a minimum of 10 inches (25 cm) between
the breastbone and the instrument panel =>
&.
- Adjust the angle of the seatback so that it is in an upright
position and your back comes in full contact with it
whenever the vehicle is moving.
- Adjust the head restraint so that the upper edge is as
even with the top of your head as possible but not lower
than eye level and so that it is as close to the back of your
head as possible =>
page 199.
-Keep both feet flat on the floor in front of the front
passenger seat.
- Fasten and wear safety belts correctly=:>
page 209.
For detailed information on how to adjust the front passenger's
seat, see
=> page 80 .
& WARNING
Front seat passengers who are unbelted, out of position or too
close to the airbag can be seriously injured or killed by the airbag
as it unfolds. To help reduce the risk of serious personal injury : .,
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Because the passengers of this vehicle are not using safety belts
=:> page 206, fig. 200, they will keep moving at the same speed the
vehicle was moving just before the crash, until something stops
them -here, the wall
=:> page 206, fig. 201.
The same principles apply to people sitting in a vehicle that is involved in a frontal collision. Even at city speeds of 20 to 30 mph
(30 to 50 km/h), the forces acting on the body can reach one ton
(2,000 lbs. or 1,000 kg) or more . At greater speeds, these forces are
even higher.
People who do not use safety belts are also not attached to their
vehicle. In a frontal collision they will also keep moving forward at
the speed their vehicle was travelling just before the crash. Of course, the laws of physics don't just apply to frontal collisions, they
determine what happens in all kinds of accidents and collisions. •
What happens to occupants not wearing
safety belts?
In crashes unbelted occupants cannot stop themselves
from flying forward and being injured or killed. Always
wear your safety belts!
Safety first
Fig . 202 A driver not
wearing a safety belt is
violently thrown
forward
Safety belts
Fig . 203 A rear
passenger not wearing
a safety belt will fly
forward and strike the
driver
Unbelted occupants are not able to resist the tremendous forces of
impact by holding tight or bracing themselves. Without the benefit
of safety restraint systems, the unrestrained occupant will slam
violently into the steering wheel, instrument panel, windshield, or
whatever else is in the way=:> fig. 202 . This impact with the vehicle
interior has all the energy they had just before the crash.
Never rely on airbags alone for protection. Even when they deploy,
airbags provide only additional protection. Airbags are not
supposed to deploy in all kinds of accidents. Although your Audi is
equipped with airbags, all vehicle occupants, including the driver,
must wear safety belts correctly in order to minimize the risk of
severe injury or death in a crash.
Remember too, that airbags will deploy only once and that your
safety belts are always there to offer protection in those accidents
in which airbags are not supposed to deploy or when they have
already deployed. Unbelted occupants can also be thrown out of the
vehicle where even more severe or fatal injuries can occur .
It is also important for the rear passengers to wear safety belts
correctly . Unbelted passengers in the rear seats endanger not only
themselves but also the driver and other passengers=:> fig. 203. In a
frontal collision they will be thrown forward violently, where they can hit and injure the driver and/or front seat passenger. •
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Airbag system -----------------=~-rm-I
Airbag system
Important things to know
Importance of wearing safety belts and
sitting properly
Airbags are only supplemental restraints. For airbags to
do their job, occupants must always properly wear their
safety belts and be in a proper seating position.
For your safety and the safety of your passengers, before
driving off, always:
- Adjust the driver's seat and steering wheel properly
~ page 196,
-Adjust the front passenger's seat properly~ page 81,
-Wear safety belts properly~ page 208,
- Always properly use the proper child restraint to protect
children~
page 238.
In a collision, airbags must inflate within the blink of an eye and with
considerable force . The supplemental airbags can cause injuries if
the driver or the front seat passenger is not seated properly. There ­
fore in order to help the airbag to do its job, it is important, both as
a driver and as a passenger to sit properly at all times.
By keeping room between your body and the steering wheel and the
front of the passenger compartment, the airbag can inflate fully and
completely and provide supplemental protection in certain frontal
collisions =>
page 196, "Proper occupant seating positions". For
details on the operation of the seat adjustment controls=>
page 81.
It's especially important that children are properly restrained
=>
page 238.
Controls and equip­ ment Safety first Vehicle operation
There is a lot that the driver and the passengers can and must do to
help the individual safety features installed in your Audi work
together as a system .
Proper seating position is important so that the front airbag on the
driver side can do its job. If you have a physical impairment or
condition that prevents you from sitting properly on the driver seat
with the safety belt properly fastened and reaching the pedals, or if
you have concerns with regard to the function or operation of the
Advanced Airbag System, please contact your authorized Audi dealer or qualified workshop, or call Audi Customer CARE at 1-800-
822 -2834 for possible modifications to your vehicle.
When the airbag system deploys, a gas generator will fill the
airbags, break open the padded covers, and inflate between the
steering wheel and the driver and between the instrument panel
and the front passenger. The airbags will deflate immediately after
deployment so that the front occupants can see through the wind ­
shield again without interruption .
All of this takes place in the blink of an eye, so fast that many people don't even realize that the airbags have deployed. The airbags also
inflate with a great deal of force and nothing should be in their way
when they deploy. Front airbags in combination with properly worn
safety belts slow down and limit the occupant's forward movement .
Together they help to prevent the driver and front seat passenger
from hitting parts of the inside of the vehicle while reducing the
forces acting on the occupant during the crash. In this way they help
to reduce the risk of injury to the head and upper body in the crash.
Airbags do not protect the arms or the lower parts of the body.
Both front airbags will not inflate in all frontal collisions. The trig­
gering of the airbag system depends on the vehicle deceleration
rate caused by the collision and registered by the electronic control
unit. If this rate is below the reference value programmed into the
control unit, the airbags will not be triggered, even though the car
may be badly damaged as a result of the collision. Vehicle damage,
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repair costs or even the lack of vehicle dama ge is not necessa rily an
in dic ati on of wh ether a n airb ag s hould infl ate or not.
S inc e th e circumsta nces w ill vary considerably b etw een one colli ­
s ion and anothe r, it is not po ssib le to define a range of vehic le
speeds t hat w ill cover eve ry po ssib le kin d a nd a ngle of im pact tha t
wi ll a lwa ys trigger the airbags . Impo rtant facto rs include, fo r
e xa mpl e, the natu re (ha rd o r sof t) o f th e object whic h th e car h its,
the ang le of impact, vehic le speed, etc. The front airbags will also
n o t in flate in s id e or rear co ll is ions, o r in ro ll-ov ers.
Always remember : Airba gs will d ep loy only once, and on ly in c ertain
k inds o f co llision s. Yo ur s afe ty bel ts are a lways the re t o offe r protec ­
ti on i n th ose si tuat io n s in whic h airba gs a re not suppose d to deploy,
or when they have a lready dep loyed; f or examp le, when yo ur veh ic le
str ikes o r is struc k by anot her ve hicle a fte r th e fir st coll isio n.
T his is just one of the reasons why an airbag is a supplementary
res train t an d is not a su bstit u te fo r a sa fe ty belt. T he ai rbag system
works most effectively when used with the safety be lts . T herefore,
a lw ays pro per ly wea r your safe ty be lts ~
page 205 .
& WARNING
Sitting too close to the steering wheel or instrument panel will
decrease the effectiveness of the airbags and will increase the risk
of personal injury in a collision.
• Never sit closer than 10 inches (25 cm) to the steering wheel or
instrument panel .
• If you cannot sit more than 10 inches (25 cm ) from the steering
wheel , investigate whether adaptive equipment may be available
to held you reach the pedals and increase your seating distance
from the steering wheel.
• If you are unrestrained , leaning forward, sitting sideways or out
of position in any way, your risk of injury is much higher.
• You will also receive serious injuries and could even be killed if
you are up against the airbag or too close to it when it inflates -
even with an Advanced Airbag .
& WARNING (continued)
• To reduce the risk of injury when an airbag inflates , always
wear safety belts properly=:>
page 209, "Safety belts".
• Always make certain that children age 12 or younger always
ride in the rear seat. If children are not properly restrained , they
may be severely injured or killed when an airbag inflates.
• Never let children ride unrestrained or improperly restrained in
the vehicle. Adjust the front seats properly .
• Never ride with the backrest reclined.
• Always sit as far as possible from the steering wheel or the
instrument panel=:>
page 196.
• Always sit upright with your back against the backrest of your
seat .
• Never place your feet on the instrument panel or on the seat.
Always keep both feet on the floor in front of the seat to help
prevent serious injuries to the legs and hips if the airbag inflates.
• Never recline the front passenger's seat to transport objects.
Items can also move into the area of the side airbag or the front
airbag during braking or in a sudden maneuver. Objects near the
airbags can become projectiles and cause injury when an airbag
i nflates .
& WARNING
Airbags that have deployed in a crash must be replaced .
• Use only original equipment airbags approved by Audi and
installed by a trained technician who has the necessary tools and
diagnostic equipment to properly repla ce any ai rbag in your
vehicle and assure system effectiveness in a crash .
• Never permit salvaged or recycled airbags to be installed in
your vehicle. •