2011 AUDI S6 battery capacity

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& WA RNING (c on tinued )
• Although the All Wheel Drive is ve ry effe ctive , alway s
remember that braking capacity i s limited by tire traction. You
should the refore not drive at e xce ssive speeds on icy or slippery
road surfaces.
• On wet road surfaces, be careful not to drive too fast because
the front wheel s could begin to slide on top of the water (aqua­
planing ). If this should occur, you will have no warning from a
sudden in crease in engine speed as with a front-wheel drive
veh icle. Always drive at speeds which are suited to the road condi­
tions - risk of crash. •
Energy management
Starting ability is optimized
f nergy management controls the distri bution of elec ­
trical energy and thus optimiz es th e availability of elec ­
tri cal energy for startin g the engine.
If a vehicle with a conventiona l e ne rgy sys tem is not driven fo r a long
period of time, the battery is d ischarged by idling cur rent consumers
(e.g . immo bilizer). In ce rt ain circumstance s it can re sul t in t here
being insufficient energy ava ilab le to start the engine .
Inte lligent energy management in your ve hicl e han dles the dist ribu­
t ion of e lectr ica l energy . Starting ability is ma rkedly improved a nd
the life of the battery is extende d.
B as ica lly, energy man agemen t consis ts of
battery diagno sis, idling
current management
and dynamic energy management .
Battery diagnosis
Battery diagnosis continuous ly dete rmines the state of the battery.
Se nso rs de ter mine batte ry vo ltage, ba ttery c urren t and bat tery
Controls and equip­
ment Safety first Vehicle operation
temperature
. Th is determines the cur rent state of charge and the
powe r of the b attery.
Idling current management
Idli ng cur rent m anagement reduces energy consump tion w hile the
vehicle is standing. With the ignition switc hed off, it controls the
energy su pply to the v ario us ele ct ric al com po nents. D ata from
battery diagnosis is considered .
Depen ding on the battery's state of charge, individual consumers a re
gradually tu rned off to p revent excess ive d ischa rge of the battery and
thus ma intain start ing capab ility.
Dynamic energy management
Whi le the vehicle is being dr iven, dynamic energy management
dis tributes the energy ge ne rated according to the needs of t he indi­
vidua l compo nents.
It regulates consumpt ion, so that more e lectr ica l
energy is not be ing use d tha n is being gene rated and ensures an
optimal state o f charge for the battery.
[I) Tips
• But even energy management cannot negate the limits o f phys ics.
Conside r th at th e p ower and li fe o f a batte ry ar e limi ted.
• If starting ab ility is threatened, yo u are in formed by a warning
=> p age 2 50, "Dr iver n otifi cat ion in the inst rum ent cl uste r displ ay".
What you should know
The high est priority is given to main taining star tin g cap a­
bility.
Th e battery is seve rely taxed in sho rt-distanc e dr iving, in city t raffic
and dur ing t he cold time of year. Ab undant e lectr ica l energy is
re qui red, bu t on ly a little is generate d. It is a lso c rit ica l if the engine
is not run ning and electrica l compone nts are turned on. In this
in st an ce e nergy i s being consumed bu t none is being ge ne rat ed. •
Vehicle care Do-it-yourself service Technical data

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0 Note
Brake fluid will damage the paint of your vehicle.
Because of the problem of proper disposal of brake fluid as well as
the special tools required and the necessary expertise, we recom­
mend that you have the brake fluid changed by your authorized Audi
dealer. •
Battery
General information
Under normal operating condit ions, the battery in your Aud i does not
need any maintenance. With
high outside temperatures or long daily
drives we recommend that you have the electrolyte level checked by
a service facility. The electrolyte level should also be checked each
time the battery is charged~
page 292.
Have the battery checked when you take your vehicle in for service.
You are well advised to replace a battery that is older than 5 years.
With certain types of a irbag deployment, the battery is disconnected
from the vehicle electrical system for safety reasons=>
& in "Repair,
care and disposal of the airbags" on
page 211.
Disconnecting the battery terminals
Some vehicle functions (power window regulators, for example) are
lost if the battery terminals are disconnected. These functions have
to be relearned after the battery terminals are connected aga in. To
prevent this, the battery should only be disconnected from the
vehicle electrical system when absolutely necessary for repairs.
Vehicles not driven for long periods
If you do not drive your veh icle over a period of severa l days or weeks,
electrical components are gradually cut back or switched off. This
reduces energy consumption and maintains starting capability over a
longer period~
page 249.
Take into consideration that when you unlock your vehicle, some
convenience functions, such as the master key remote function or
power seat adjustment, may not be available. The convenience func­
tions will be available again when you turn on the ign ition and start
the engine.
Winter operation
During the winter months, battery capacity tends to decrease as
temperatures drop. This is because more power is also consumed
while starting, and the headlights, rear window defogger, etc., are used more often .
Avoid unnecessary power consumpt ion, particu larly in city traffic or
when traveling only short distances. Let your authorized Audi dealer
check the capacity of the vehicle battery before w inter sets in
=> page 292. A well charged battery will not only prevent starting
problems when the weather is cold, but will also last longe r.
(I] Tips
If your veh icle is left standing for several weeks at extreme ly low
temperatures, the vehicle battery should be removed and stored
where it will not freeze. This will prevent it from being damaged and
having to be replaced.•

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Battery replacement
The new battery must have the same specifications and
dimensions as the original equipment battery.
Inte lligent energy management in your veh icle is responsible for
dis trib uti ng the elect ric al ene rgy throughout yo ur vehi cle
::} page 249. The intelligent energy management system will keep
t he e ngine battery charged be tter then vehicles withou t this system.
To make sure the additional e lectrical energy is available once again
after you have changed the ba tte ry, we recom mend that you in sta ll
batter ies of the same type and manufacture only (the same as those
installed at the t ime your vehicle was delivered). Specifications are
listed on the battery hous ing. You r authorized dealer must code the
battery in t he energy ma nageme nt system to enab le yo u to use the
energy management functions corre ct ly aft er replac ing the battery.
If it is not poss ible to use a battery of this type, the new battery must
have the same capacity, vo ltage ( 12 volts), ampe rage, co nstr uction
and plug sea ling.
When install ing the battery, make sure the ign it ion and a ll electrica l
c ons umers are tur ned off.
0 Note
Make s ure the ventilation hose on the sid e of the battery is
connected, otherwise fumes or battery acid ca n leak o ut.
<£> For the sake of the environment
Beca use of the problem of proper disposal of a battery, we recom­
me nd your authorized Audi de aler change the ba ttery for you.
Batte ries contain sulfuric acid and lead and must always be d isposed
o f prope rly in com pliance wi th all environmen tal regula tions.
Disposing of vehicle batteries imprope rly is very dangerous to the
envi ro n ment .•
Windshield/headlight washer
container
Fig. 215 En gine
compartm ent: Wind­
s hie ld and head lig ht *
w as her flu id co ntainer
Th e washe r fluid contain er is mark ed with the symb ol O on
its cap .
- Bef ore you check anything i n th e engin e compartm ent,
always read and heed all WARNINGS~ & in "Working
in th e e ngine com partme nt" on
page 279 .
-Lift t he filler cap tongue to add washe r fluid. You can fill
the conta iner to the top.
- Press the cap bac k onto the f iller neck af ter filling the
container .
You can find the reservoir capacity in the table in::} page 343.
To preven t lime res idue from bui ldi ng up on t he spray jets, use
distilled water when refilling. Always add a glass cleane r so lution
(with frost protection in t he winter).
0 Note
Do not mix engine coo lant antifreeze or any othe r additives to fi ll up
the windsh ield washe r rese rvo ir .•

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Emergency situations
General
This chapter is intended for t rained emergency crew s and working
pe rsonnel who have the necessary tool s and equipment to perform
the se operation s. •
Starting by pushing or towing
0 Note
Yo ur vehicle is equipped with an automatic t ransmission . Conse­
quently, the engine ca nnot be started by push ing or tow ing .•
Starting with jumper cables
I f necessary, the engine can be started by connectin g it to
the bat tery of another vehicle.
If the eng ine shou ld fa il to start because of a discharged or weak
battery, the battery can be connected to t he battery of
another
veh icle, us ing a pair of jumper cables to start the engine .
Jumper cables
Use only jumper cables of suffic iently large cross section to carry the
sta rter cur rent s afely . Refer to the m an ufa ct ur er's specificat ions.
Use only j umpe r cab les with
insulated te rm inal clamps wh ich are
distinct ly marked :
plu s(+) cable i n most cases colored red
minus (-) cable i n most cases colored black .
& WARNING
Batterie s contain el ectricity, acid, and gas . Any of the se can cause
very serious or fatal injury. Follow the inst ructions below for safe
handling of your vehicle 's battery.
• Always shield your eyes and avoid leaning over the battery
whenev er po ssible .
• A discharged battery can freeze at temperatures just below
32 °F (0 °C ). Before connecting a jumper cable, you must thaw the
frozen battery completely, otherwise it could explode.
• Do not allow battery acid to contact eyes or sk in . Flush any
contacted area with water immedi ately .
• Improper use of a booste r battery to start a vehicle may cause
an explosion .
• Vehicle batteries generate e xplosive gases. Keep sparks, flame
and lighted cigarettes away from batterie s.
• Do not try to jump start any vehicle with a low acid level in the
battery.
• The voltage of the booster battery must also have a 12-Volt
rating. The capacity (Ah) of the booster battery should not be
lower than that of the discharged battery . Use of batteries of
different voltage or substantially different "Ah " rating may cau se
an e xplosion and personal injury.
• Never charge a frozen battery . Gas trapped in the ice may cause
an explosion.
• Never charge or use a battery that has been frozen. The battery
case may have be weakened .
• Use of batteries of different voltage or substantially different
capacity (Ah) rating may cause an explosion and injury . The
capacity (Ah) of the booster battery should not be lower than that
of the discharged battery. .,_

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Unleaded fuel .... .... ... .. .. . .. . 273
What should I do with an old battery? ...
294
EPC
See E lectronic power control ........ 14
ESP
See Electronic stabilizat ion program (ESP)
14
Event Data Recorder (EDR) ............ 242
Exhaust tail pipes
Cleaning ................ .... .... 266
Expansion tank ..................... 286
Ex terior lighting in the mirror housing ... 61
Eyeglass es compa rtment .............. 9S
F
Fan
Radiator ............... .. .. .. .. . 288
Fastening Booster seats .................... 227
Convertible child safety seats .. ..... 225
Infant seats .............. .... .. . 224
Fastening eyelets .................... 84
Flat tire Changing . .. ........... ...... .. . 320
Floor mats ......................... 182
Fog lights ................. ........ . 60
Folding master key with remote control .. 3 7
Foot pedals .. .. ... ........ .. .. .. .. . 182
For the sake of the environment
Gasoline fumes and the environment 27S
Letting your engine warm up ...... . 109
Controls and equip­
ment Safety first
Reducing engine noise
by early upshifting
8
Refueling . .. ..... .. .. .. ......... 2 7 5
Saving fuel by early upshifting ........ 8
Using the rear window defogger ..... 101
Front airbags Descript ion . ...... .. .. .. .. ....... 201
How they work ................. .. 206
Front ashtray ........................ 91
Front fog lights .. ................. .. . 60
Front seats ... .. ..... ...... ...... .. . 75
Adjusting .. .. .. ........ ......... 179
Chi ld restraints in the front seat . ... 199
Fro nta l collisions and the laws of physics 188
Fuel Additives .... .. .... .. .. ......... 273
Blended gasoline ................. 273
Consumption ............ .... .. .. . 34
Filler neck ....................... 274
Fuel gauge ...... ............. .... 10
Gasoline ..................... ... 273
Gasoline additives ................ 274
Low fuel leve l . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10, 30
Octane rating . .. ................. 273
Recommendation . ......... .... .. 273
Refuelling ....... .... .. .. ....... 275
Reserve .................. ... .. .. . 10
T ank capacity .................... 343
Unlocking the fuel filler flap by hand . 277
Fuses Replacing ....................... 327
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Garage door opener (Homelink ®) ...... 171
Gas discharge lamps ................. 330
Gauges Engine coolant temperature .......... 8
Fuel gauge .. .... .. .. .. ........... 10
Speedometer ............ ... ... ... 10
T achometer ... .................... 9
T rip odometer .................. .. 10
General illust ration
Instruments and controls ... .. . ... .. . 7
Glossary of tire and loading terminology 296
Glove compartment ... ... ... ..... .... 94
cd changer .... .. .. ............... 94
emergency unlocking ........... ... 94
Valet key function .. .... ........... 40
Gross Veh icle We ight Rating (GVWR) ... 341
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Head restraints .................. .. . 181
Adjusting ............... ... ... .. 181
Front seats ... .................... 81
Rear seats ....... ................ 81
Headlight washer reservoir . .......... 294
Headlights .................. .. .. .. .. 58
Adaptive Light ...... ...... .. .. .. .. 61
Defective . .. .. .... ............... 21
Front fog lights ....... ..... .... ... 60
Headlight range control defect ive .... 31
Switching off .............. ....... 58
Switching on ................... .. 58
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