2010 AUDI S6 load capacity

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The safety compliance sticker
is your assurance that yo ur new vehicle complies with all applicable
Fede ral Motor Veh icle Safe ty Standards which were i n effect at the
time the vehicle was manufact ured . Yo u can fi nd this sticker on the
left doo r jamb.
It shows the mont h and year of prod uct io n and the
vehicle identification number of your veh icle (perforation) as well as
the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GV WR) and the Gross Axle Weight
Rating (GAWR).
The high voltage warning label
is located o n the loc k carrier.
The spark ignition system complies with the
Canadian standard ICES-002. •
Weights
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
The Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), and the Gross Axle Weight
Rating (GAWR) for front and rear are listed on a sticker on the left
door jamb.
T he Gross Vehicle Weight Rating includes the weight of the basic
vehicle pl us f ull f uel tank, oil and coo la nt, plus max im um load, whi ch
includes passenger we ight (150 lbs/68 kg per des ignated seating
position) and luggage weight.
Gross Axle Weight Rating
Th e Gross Axle Weight Ra ting is the maximum lo ad that can be
applied at each axle of the vehicle~&.
Vehicle capacity weight
The vehicle capacity weight (max. load) is listed on the dr iver's side B ­
pillar.
Safety first
Roof weight
Th e maxim um permiss ib le roof weight is 220 lb (100 kg ). T he roof
we ight is made up of the weight of the roof rac k system and t he
we ight of the object being transported~
page 88, "Loading the roof
rack".
& WARNING
• The actual Gross A xle Weight Rating at the front and rear a xles
s hould not exceed the permis sible weights , and their combination
must not exceed the Gros s Vehicl e Weight Rat ing .
• Exceeding permi ssible weight ratings can result in vehicle
damage, accidents and personal injury.
0 Note
• T he vehicle capac ity we ight figures apply when the load is distrib­
uted evenly i n the vehicle (passengers and lug gage). When trans ­
porting a heavy load i n the luggage compartment, ca rry the load as
near to the rear axle as possible so that the ve hicle's handling is not
impa ired.
• Do not exceed the max imum permissible axle loads o r the
maximum gross veh icle weight. Always remember that the vehicle's
handling will be affecte d by the extra load. Therefore, adjust your
speed according ly .
• Always observe loca l reg ulat ions. •
Dimensions
The specifications refe r to the basic mode l. Differences may occur
depe nd ing on the mode l type a nd options ordered, for exam ple, t ire
sizes. .,_,
Do-it,yourself service Technical data

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Data
Applies to vehicles: with 3 .0 lit er 6-c ylin der engine
300 hp, 3.0 liter, 6-cylinder engine
Engine data
Maximum outpu t SA E net
Maximum torque SAE net
No. of cy linders
Displacement
St roke
Bore
Compression ratio
Fu el
Dimensions (approx. )
Length
W idth
He igh t (u nloaded)
Turning circle diameter (curb to curb)
Capacities (approx .)
Fu el tank
- Tota l capacity
- Rese rve (of to tal cap aci ty)
Windshield and headlight* washer fluid container
Engine oil
with filter c hange
Safety first
hp@rpm
lb-ft@ rpm
C ID (cm
3
)
in (mm)
in (mm) 30
0@ 5100-6800
310@ 2500-5100
6 cylinder 183 (2995)
3.50 (89.0)
3 .33 (84 .5)
10.5 : 1
Premium unleaded (91 AKI) Recomm end ed for maximum engin e perfo rmanc e. Fur­
ther details =>
page 271, "Gasoline"
i n (mm)
i n (mm)
i n (mm)
ft (m) 193.5 (4916)
79 .2 (2012)
57. 4 (1459)
39.0 (11.9)
gal (liters)
gal ( liters)
quarts (liters)
quarts ( liters) 21.1 (80.0)
1. 8-2.4 (7-9)
5 .1(4.8)
6.9 (6.5)
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Do-it,yourself service Technical data

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Applies to vehicles : w ith 3.2 lite r 6 -cylin der engine
265 hp, 3.2 Liter, 6-cylinder engine
Engine dat a
Max imum output SAE net
Max imum torque SAE net
No . of cylinders
Displacement
Stroke
Bore
Comp ression ratio
F uel
Dimen sions (appro x.)
Length
Width Height (unloaded)
Turn ing circle diameter (curb to curb)
Capacities (appro x.)
Fuel t ank
- Total capac ity
- Reserve (of total capacity)
Wind shield and headlight* was her flu id c ontainer
Engin e oil
with filter change hp@rpm
lb-
ft@ rpm
CID (cm
3 )
in (mm)
in (mm) 265 @6500
243 @ 3200-5000
6 cylinder
195 1 (3 197)
3 .65 (92 .8)
3 .37 (85.5)
12 .5: 1
Premium un leaded (91 A KI) Recommended fo r maximum engine performance . Fur ­
ther details =>
page 271, "Gasoline"
in (mm)
in (mm)
in (mm)
ft (m) 193.5 (4916)
79.2 (2012)
57.4 (1459)
39 .0 (11.9)
gal (liters)
gal (liters)
quarts (lite rs)
quarts ( liters) 21.1 (80
.0)
1. 8-2 .4 (7 -9)
5.1 (4 .8)
6.9 (6.5)
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App lies to ve hicles : with 4.2 li ter 8 -cy linder engine
3 50 hp, a-cylinder engine
Engine data
Max imum output SAE net
Maximum torque SAE net
No . of cy linders
Displacement
Stroke Bore
Comp ression ra tio
Fuel
Dimensions (approx. )
Length
W idth
He ight (un loaded)
Tu rning circle diameter (curb to curb)
Capacities (app ro x. )
Fuel tank
-Tota l capacity
- Reserve (of total capacity)
Windshield and headlight* washer fluid container
Engine oil
with filter change
Safety first
hp@rpm
lb-ft@ rpm
CID (cm
3
)
in (mm)
in (mm) 350@ 6800
325 @3500
8 cylinder
254 (4163)
3
.65 (92.8)
3 .33 (84 .5)
12.5: 1
Premium unl eaded (91 AKI) Recommended for maximum engine performance . Fur ­
ther details => page
271, "Gasoline"
in (mm)
i n (mm)
i n (mm)
ft (m) 1
93.5 ( 4916)
79 .2 (2012)
57 .4 (1459)
39.0 (11.9)
gal ( liters)
gal (liters)
quarts (liters)
quarts ( lite rs) 21.1 (80.0)
1.8 -2 .4 ( 7-9)
5 .1 (4 .8)
9.0 (8.5)
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Do-it,yourself service Technical data

Alphabetical index -________________ fNi'II
Unleaded fuel .... .... ... .. .. . .. . 271
What should I do with an old battery? ...
292
EPC
See E lectronic power control ........ 14
ESP
See Electronic stabilizat ion program (ESP)
14
Event Data Recorder (EDR) ............ 240
Exhaust tail pipes
Cleaning ................ .... .... 264
Expansion tank ..................... 284
Ex terior lighting in the mirror housing ... 61
Eyeglass es compa rtment .............. 9S
F
Fan
Radiator ............... .. .. .. .. . 286
Fastening Booster seats .................... 225
Convertible child safety seats .. ..... 223
Infant seats .............. .... .. . 222
Fastening eyelets .................... 84
Flat tire Changing . .. ........... ...... .. . 318
Floor mats ......................... 180
Fog lights ................. ........ . 60
Folding master key with remote control .. 3 7
Foot pedals .. .. ... ........ .. .. .. .. . 180
For the sake of the environment
Gasoline fumes and the environment 273
Letting your engine warm up ...... . 109
Controls and equip­
ment Safety first
Reducing engine noise
by early upshifting
8
Refueling . .. ..... .. .. .. ......... 273
Saving fuel by early upshifting ........ 8
Using the rear window defogger ..... 101
Front airbags Descript ion . ...... .. .. .. .. ....... 199
How they work ................. .. 204
Front ashtray ........................ 91
Front fog lights .. ................. .. . 60
Front seats ... .. ..... ...... ...... .. . 75
Adjusting .. .. .. ........ ......... 177
Chi ld restraints in the front seat . ... 197
Fro nta l collisions and the laws of physics 186
Fuel Additives .... .. .... .. .. ......... 271
Blended gasoline ................. 271
Consumption ............ .... .. .. . 34
Filler neck ....................... 272
Fuel gauge ...... ............. .... 10
Gasoline ..................... ... 271
Gasoline additives ................ 272
Low fuel leve l . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10, 30
Octane rating . .. ................. 271
Recommendation . ......... .... .. 271
Refuelling ....... .... .. .. ....... 273
Reserve .................. ... .. .. . 10
T ank capacity .................... 341
Unlocking the fuel filler flap by hand . 275
Fuse arrangement ................. .. 325
G
Garage door opener (Homelink ®) .. .. .. 169 Gas d
ischarge lamps .. ... .... ... .... . 329
Gauges Engine coolant temperature .......... 8
Fuel gauge ... ... .. ............... 10
Speedometer ..................... 10
Tachometer . .... .. ... ............. 9
Trip odometer ............ ...... .. 10
General illustration Instrum ents and contro ls ............ 7
Glossary of tire and loading terminology 294
Glove compartment . .. .... .... .. ..... 94
cd changer .. .... .. .... ........... 94
emergency unlocking .............. 94
Valet key function ................. 40
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) ... 339
H
Head restraints ..................... 179
Adjusting ............... ... ... .. 179
Front seats ........ ............... 81
Rear seats .. .. .. .. ............... 81
Headlight washer reservoir ... ........ 292
Headlights ......................... . 58
Adaptive Light .............. ...... 61
Defective . .. .. .. .. ... ............ 21
Front fog lights ................... 60
Headl ight range control defective .. .. 31
Switching off ............ ... .. .. .. 58
Switching on ............ ...... ... 58
Washer system ... ................ 67
Xenon headlights ... ... ... ......... 58
Heated outside mirrors ............... 71
Vehicle operation Vehicle care Do-it-yourself service Technical data

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Front seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 5
Head restraints . .. .. .. .. .. ....
81, 179
Lumbar support .. .. ... ....... .... 78
Seat belts
See Safety belts ................. 185
Seat memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Seating capacity ... .. .. .......... .. . 185
Seating position
Driver ............. ...... .... .. .
Front passenger .. .. .. .. .... .... .
How to adjust the front seats .. .... .
176
177
177
Incorrect seat position ... ......... 179
Occupants . .... .. .. .. ........ ... 176
Rear passengers
Seats 178
Number of seats ................. 185
Selective unlock feature ............... 44
Selector lever . .. ...................
147
Selector lever multitronic ® .... ... .... 154
Service and disposal
Safety belt pretensioner .. .........
194
Service interva l display ................ 22
Informational and alert stage signals 139
Messages in instrument cluster display . .
144
Operation .................... .. 139
Safety tips ................ ..... . 144
Sensor detection area ...... .. .... . 138
Settings ....... .. .. .... .... ..... 142
Locking the steering . ...... ... .. .. 108
Malfunction ...... ................ 28
Manually adjust ing the steering wheel
106
Steering wheel column
Adjusting electrically ........... ..
107
Adjusting manually ......... ...... 106
Side cu rtain airbags ................. 214 Steering wheel heating .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 104
Description ... ...... · · · · · · · · · · · · 214 Steps for determining correct load limit 302
How they work ...... ...... ..... . 215 Stopp,·n th · 110 g e engine .... .. .. ........ .
Safety instructions .... ...... .....
216 Storage ...... .. ...... ............. . 93
Side marker lights ........... .. .. .. .. 58 (upholder . .. ...... .............. 89
Ski sack . .. .... ............. ...... .. 86
Snow chains ....................... 310
Sockets ....... .................. 92, 93
Sound system display
Driver information display ...... .. .. 20
Sources of informat ion about child restraints
and their use . ........... .. .. .. .
23 7
Spare wheel .................. .... .
317
Speed control system
See Adaptive Cruise Control . .. .. .. .
Speed rating letter code ...... .. .. .. . 119
307
(upholder rear center armrest ....... 90
Glove compartment .......... ... .. 94
Luggage compartment . .. .. .. ...... 86
Sk i sack ....... ... .... .. .. .. .. .. . 86
Storage compartment
Expanding . .. .. .. .. ..............
83
Sun shade . ................. ... .. .. . 65
Sun visors .................. ... .. ... 64
Suspension
See Adaptive Air Suspension ....... 166
Switches
Service pos ition
Windshield wipe rs
68 Speed warning system ......... ..... .. 32 Emergency flashers .. .... .. .. .. ... 61
Servotronic
Power steering . .. .. .. .. .........
245
Shift buttons . .. ............... 151, 158
Side airbags
Description .. .. .................
211
How they work .................. 212
S ide assist
Activating and deactivating .... .. . .
137
Description .. .. .. .. .... ..... ... . 137
Speedometer ....... ....... ...... ... 10
Starting off with a trailer . ... .. .. .. ... 115
Starting the engine .......... .. . 108, 109
What should I do if the engine does not
start? ... .... .. .. ........ .....
109
Steering ................... .. ... .. 106
Easy entry feature . ... ............ 108
Electrically adjusting the steering wheel ..
107
Power sunroof . ........... ... .. .. . 53
Rear window defogger ..... ... .. .. 101
Symbols
Red .. .. ....................... .
25
Yellow .. ........... .... .. ... . .. . 29
Synchronization
Climate controls .. ...............
105
Synchronizing climate control .......... 98