2009 AUDI S6 fuse

Table of contents
Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 367
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 368
Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 369
300 hp, 3.0 liter, 6 -cylinder engine 369
255 hp, 3.2 liter, 6 -cy lind er engine 370
350 hp, 8-cylinder engine . . . . . . . 371
Do-it-yourself service ... 34
1 Consumer Information . . . . . . . . . 372
What do I do now? . . . . . . . . . . . . . 342
Trunk escape handle . . . . . . . . . . . . 342
Jack, tools and spare wheel . . . . . . 342
Changing a wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 344
Fuses and bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 351
Fus es . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 351
Bulbs ................... •...... 355
Emergency situations . . . . . . . . . . 357
Genera l . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 357
Starting by pushing or towing . . . . 357
Starting with jumper cab les . . . . . . 357
Use of juniper cables . . . . . . . . . . . . 358
Em ergency towing with commercia l
tow truck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 360
Lifting vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 362
Technical data
General information
Explanation of technical data ... .
Vehicle identification ........... .
Displaying Vehic le Ident ification
Number in the MMI ......... ... . 365
366
366
366
367 Warranty
coverages ........... .
Operating your vehicle outside the
U.S.A. or Canada .............. .
Audi Service Repair Manuals and
Literature ..................... .
Maintenance .............. ... .
Additional accessories, modifications and parts
rep lacement .................. .
Dec laration of Compliance,
Telecommunications and Electron ic
Systems .................. .... . 372
372
372
372
374
375
Alphabetical index
. . . . . . 379

Opening and closing
Fig. 50 Section from
headliner: crank for
emergency operation
- Remove the two screws::::> page 61, fig. 49 -arrows -from
the light unit.
- Carefully remove the light unit.
- Remove the crank from the bracket on the fuse cover on
the driver's side::::>
page 351, fig. 265.
-Push the crank into the hexagonal hole as far as it can go
::::> fig. 50 .
- Hold the crank down and turn it to close the roof.
Re-install the complete light unit.
Have the problem corrected.
[ i ] Tips
To turn the crank for emergency closing more easily , you should use
the screwd river handle as an aid . First remove the screw driver from
the handle, then push the handle onto the crank .•

Fuses and bul bs -
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Fuses and bulbs
Fuses
Replacing a fuse
A problem in the electrical system may be caused by a
blown fuse.
Fig . 2 65 Instru ment
pa nel left: Face c over
F ig . 266 I nst ru me nt
pa nel left: Co ntent
F ac e cover
- Locate the fuse which belongs to the component which
failed.
- Switch off the ignition and the e lectr ica l component
affected. - Care
fully p ry t he face cover off the instr umen t pane l
using the ignition key or a screwdriver~ fig. 265.
- Rem ove the plastic clip @ from i ts retainer in the face
cove r~ fig. 266, place i t over the questionable fuse and
remove the fuse.
- Replace a blow n fuse (recogniza ble by the melted metal
str ip inside) wi th a f use of the
same amperage.
The individual circuits are protected by fuses. T he fuse panels with
the fuses are located on the left and right front faces of the instru­
ment pane l behind a cover and in the right storage area in the
luggage compartment.
There is a plastic clip @ in the cover on the lef t side of the instru ­
ment pane l, which can be used to remove the fuses. The crank © is
used for emergency operation of the power roof*. You will also find
a label on both covers in the instrument panel with the fuse layout
© for the corresponding fuse panel.
& WARNING
Nev er replac e a fuse with on e that ha s a high er amperag e rating .
• A fu se w ith a t oo high ampe rage could damage the ele ctr ical
pa rt a nd cause a fire .
0 Note
• On no account should fuses be repaired (e .g. patched up wi th tin
foil or wire) as this may cause serious damage elsewhere in the e lec­
trica l circuit o r cause fire.
• I f a fuse blows repeatedly, do not keep replacing it. Instead, have
the cause of the repea ted short circuit or overload located and fixed.
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Vehicle care Do-it-yourself service Technical data

-Fuses and bulbs Pffl..._ _____________________ _
[ 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 . 267 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
Not used
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
10
5
10
5
5
5
10
5
5
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Fuses and bul bs -_____________ -----=----.;....:..::.:....:.::;______J
No. Equipm ent
29 Not used
30 Not used
31 Back-up light switch, transmission, engine
components
Intelligent power mo dule driver (footwell l ight
32 and front headlights, horn, wiper system, elec ­
trically adjusta ble steering wheel)
33 Intelligent power modu le driver
(lights left-side)
---,--
34
35
36
37
38
39
I nte lligent power module 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)
44 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 68 F use pan el
la yo ut
Some of the equipment items listed are optional or on ly available on
certain model 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 eve nt 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.
The power seats are protected by cir cuit breaker s, which automati­
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 Convenience 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
Intelligent power module passenger 15 (glove box lock)
6 Door control module right -side 15
Sunroof 20
Vehicle care Do-it-yourself service irechnical data

IIJII Fuses and bulbs ..._ ____ .;__...;_;,;_ _______________________________ _
No. Equipment
8 A/C controls
9 Heated seats, front
10 MMI
11 Seat adjustment (passenger)
12 Communication
Fuse holder (brown)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Electric fuel pump
Adaptive Air Suspension Lane assist
Audi side assist
Adaptive Air Suspension Shift gate automatic transmission/clutch
switch
Acoustic Parking System Control module Gateway
Automatic headlight range control (auxiliary driving lights), headlight electronics, right-side
Airbag
Heated rear seats
Telephone Amps
10
30
7,5
10
5
20/30
15
10
5
5
5
-
5
5
5
5
5
5
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Fuse Location, Luggage Compartment right
Fig. 269 Fuse panel
layout
No. Equipment Amps
Fuse holder (black)
-
1 Digital Signal Processing (DSP)/ 30 BOSE ampl ifier
2 Communication, Antenna amplifier 5
3
Electromechanical parking brake, left 30
4 Electromechanical parking brake, right 30
5
Luggage compartment power outlet 20
6 Battery energy management 5
7 Intelligent power module rear 20 (lights right -side)
8 Intelligent power module (comfort) 5
9 Intelligent power module rear 30 (lights left -side)
10 Powe r window opener (right-side) 35
11
Acoustic Parking System 5
12 Cigarette lighter rear 20

Fuses and bulbs -
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No. Equipment
Fuse holder (brown)
1 R ear vi ew
2 Elect ric rea r lid (Ava nt)
3 Elect ric rea r lid (Avant)
4 Ele ctr ic rea r lid (Ava nt)
5 Communication, Antenna amplifier
6 N ot used
7 M MI
8 Not used
9 Digital Tuner
10 Not u sed
11 Not used
1 2 Not u sed
Bulbs
Replacing light bulbs
Amps
5
30
30
20
5
5
5
5
Fo r yo ur sa fe ty, we rec om mend t hat yo u have your a utho ­
rize d Audi d ea le r r ep la ce b urned out bul bs fo r you.
It is becoming increasing ly more and more difficult to replace
ve hicle light bu lbs s ince i n many cases, ot her parts of the car mus t
f irst be removed before you are able to get to the bu lb . T his applies
es pecia lly to the ligh t bu lb s in th e fro nt of y our ca r which you can
only reach through the engine compartment .
Sheet meta l and b ulb ho lders can have s harp edge s that can cause
ser ious c uts, and parts must be cor rectl y taken apart a nd t hen p ro p­
erly put back together to he lp prevent breakage of parts and long
•
term damage from water that can enter housings that have not
b ee n properly resea led .
For your safety , we recommend that you have your authorized Audi
dea ler replace any bu lbs for you, since your dealer has the proper
t ools, the cor rect bulbs and the expertise.
Gas di scharge lamps (Xenon lights )*:
Due to the high e lectrica l voltage, have the bulbs replaced by a qual ­
ified technician . H eadlights with Xenon light can be identified by the
high voltage sticker .
& WARNING
Contact with high-voltage components of the ele ctrical system
and imprope r repla cement of gas discharge (Xenon) headlight
bulbs can cause serious personal injury and death.
• Xenon bulbs are pressurized and can explode when being
changed.
• Chang ing Xenon lamps requires the special training , instruc­
tions and equipment .
• Only an authorized Audi dealer or other qualified workshop
s hould change the bulbs in ga s di scharge lamps.
& WARNING
The re are parts with sharp edges on the openings and on the bulb
holders that can cause serious cuts.
• If you are uncertain about what to do , have the work performed
by an authorized Audi dealer or other qualified workshop. Serious
per sonal injury may result from improperly performed work .
[ i ] Tips
• I f you must replace the light bu lbs yourself, a lways remember
that the engine compartment of any vehicle is a hazardous area to .,,
Do-it-yourself service

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Environment
Break -in period ... ... . .. .. ..... ... 271
Catalytic converter .... ...... ...... 272
Dispos ing of your vehic le battery ... 315
Driving at high speeds .... .... ... . 273
Dr iving to minimi ze pollution and noise .
273
Fuel ............................ 297
Fuel economy .... .... .... ....... . 273
Leaks under your vehicle ... .. ... .. 301
Letting the vehicle stand and warm up .
274
Proper disposal of drained brake fluid 311
Proper disposal of drained engine coolant ........................ 309
Proper disposa l of drained engine oil 306
Recycling used engine oi l .. .. .. .... 306
Un leaded fuel .................... 295
What should I do with an old battery?
315
EPC
See E lectronic power control ........ 18
ESP
See E lectronic stabi lizat ion p rogram
(ESP) ... ..... ...... .... ..... .... 18
Event Data Recorder (EDR) . ...... .... . 262
Expansion tank ... ... .... ..... .. .... 308
Exterior lighting in the mirror housing ... 66
E yeglasses compartment .... .... .... . 100
Controls and equip­
ment Safety first
F
Fan
Radiator .... .... .... .... ...... .. 310
Fastening eyelets .................... 90
Flat tire
Changing .... .... .... .... .... ... 344
Floor mats ......................... 200
Fog lights ...... .... .... ...... ... .. .. 65
Fo lding master key with remote contro l . 41
Foot pedals ........................ 200
For the sake of the e nvi ro nmen t
Gaso line fu mes and the environment 297
Letting your eng ine warm up ...... . 1 17
Reducing engine noise by ear ly
upshif ting ....................... 12
Re fuel ing ..... ... .... .... .... .... 297
Savi ng fuel by early upshifti ng .. .... 12
Using the rear window de fogger ... . 108
Front airbags Description .... ..... .. .... .... ... 219
How they work .... .... .... ....... 224
Front arm rest adjusting . .... ..... .. .... .... .... . 88
Storage compartment .............. 88
Front ashtray .... .... .... .... .... ... . 96
Front fog lights . .... .... .... .... ..... 65
F ront seats .. ............ .... ....... . 80
Adjusting ....................... 197
Child restraints in the front seat .... 217
F ronta l coll isions and the laws of physics
206 Fuel
Additives .. .... .... ... .... .... ... 295
Blended gasoline ...... .... .... ... 295
Consumption ........... .... ...... 38
Fi ller neck .... .... .... ... .... .... 296
Fuel gauge . ...... .... ... .... .... . 14
Gas oline ...... .... ... .... .... ... 295
Gaso li n e additives ..... ... .... .... 296
Low fuel level ..... .... ... .... .. 14, 3 4
Octane rating .. ...... .... .... .... 295
Recommendation .. .... ... .... .... 295
Refuelling .... .... .... ... .... .... 297
Reserve ... .... ... .... ... ... ...... 14
Tank capacity ..... ... .... ...... .. 369
Un locking the fue l filler flap by hand 299
Fuse ar rangement . ....... ... .... .... 35 1
G
Ga rage door opener (Homelink®) ..... . 188
Gas discharge lamps ... ... .... ... ... . 355
Gauges Engine coolant temperature .... ..... 12
Fuel gauge ... ... ....... . .... ..... 14
Speedometer . .... .... ... .... ..... 14
Tachometer ....................... 13
Tr ip odometer .. ....... .... .... .... 14
General illustration Instruments and controls . .... .... .. 11
G lossary of tire a nd loading termi nology . . .
318
G love compartment ... .. .... .... ..... 99
cd change r ... .... .... .... .... .... 99
Valet key function .... .... .... ... .. 44
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