2016 AUDI S6 fuel

Instrumen ts and ind icator ligh ts
Econom y tip s
In certain s ituations, economy tips appear auto­
matica lly for a sho rt time in the efficiency pro­
gram
c:> fig. 10. If you fo llow these economy tips,
you can reduce your vehicle's fuel consumption.
To t urn an economy tip off immed iate ly after it
appears, press any button on the multifunction
steering wheel.
(D Tips
- If you e rase the data in the efficiency pro­
gram, the values in the on-board computer
will a lso be reset.
- Once you have turned an economy tip off, it
will only appear again after you turn the ig ­
nition on again .
- The economy t ips are not displayed in every
instance, but rather in intervals over a peri­
od of t ime.
Odometer
F ig . 1 1 Instrument cluster: odometer and reset button
The display of distance dr iven is shown in miles
"mi" or kilometers "km". The units of measure­
ment (kilometers/m iles) can be changed in the
Infotainment system.
Upp er odometer
The trip odome ter shows the d istance driven
since it was last reset. It can be used to measure
short distances. The last digit shows distances of 100 meters or 1/10 of a mile .
The trip odome ter can be reset to zero by press­
ing the reset bu tton
E§J .
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Lo wer odom eter
The lower odomete r shows the tota l number of
k ilometers or miles that the vehicle has driven.
Malfunction indicator
If there is a malfunction in the instrument clus­
ter,
DEF will appear in the trip odometer display.
Have the malfunction corrected as soon as possi­
ble.
Time/date display
Fig. 12 Instrument cluster: Time and date
The date, time of day and time and date format
can be set in the Infotainment system. Refer to
the Infotainment system operat ing manu al for
inst ructions.
When you open the dr iver's door, the date and
time appear in the instrumen t cluster display for
30 seconds.
Service interval display
The service interval display detects when your ve­
hicle is due for service.
Fig. 13 Instrument cluster display: service interval d isplay
(example)
The serv ice interval display works in two stages: II>

Instruments and indicator lights
Display content
In the Infotainment system, you can specify
which information should be displayed: For ex­
ample, this can include navigation information *,
Adapt ive cruise control* or night vision assist* .
The display of certai n in formation and some of
the red indicator lig hts cannot be hidden in the
Infotainment system.
Display brightness
You can adjust the display brightness in the Info­
tainment system. The display brightness decreas­
es automatically as the amount of light decreas­
es. The basic level of brightness is adjusted with
the instrument illumination¢
page 48.
(D Note
To prevent scratches on the glass covering the
Head-up display, do not place any objects in
the projection opening.
@ Tips
-Sunglasses with polarization filt ers and un­
favorable lighting conditions can affect the
display.
- An optim um display depends on the seat
position and the height adjustment of the
head-up display.
- A specia l windshield is needed for the head­
up display function.
- F or informat ion on cleaning, refer to
c::;;, ta­
ble on page
205.
On Board Diagnostic
System (OBD)
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)
The Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) ¢..ifi in the
instrument cluster is part of the On-Board Diag­
nostic (OBD II) system .
The warning/indicator light illuminates when the
ignit ion is switched on and goes out after the en ­
gine starts and the idle has stabilized . This indi­
cates that the MIL is working properly.
If the light does not go out after the engine is
started, or illuminates wh ile you are driving, a
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malfunction may exist in the engine system. If
the light illuminates, the catalytic converter
could be damaged.
Continue driving
with reduced power (avoiding
sustained high speeds and/or rapid accelera­
tions) and have the condition corrected . Contact
your authorized Audi dea ler.
If t he light illuminates, the electronic speed lim­
iter may also be ma lfunctioning. For more infor­
mation ¢
page 29, Electronic speed limiter.
An improperly closed fuel filler cap may also
cause the MIL light to illuminate
c::;;, page 210.
On-Board Diagnostics
Fig. 16 Loca tion of Data Link Connector (DLC)
On-Boa rd Diagnostics monitors the components
of your emission control system. Each monitored
component in your engine system has been as­
s ig ned a code . In case o f a malfunct ion, the com­
pon ent will be identified and the fault stored as a
code in the contro l module memory.
The MIL light may also illum inate if there is a
leak in the on-boa rd fuel vapor recovery system.
If the light illuminates after a refuelling, stop
the vehicle and make sure the fuel filler cap is properly closed
c::;;, page 210.
In order to make an accu rate diagnosis, the stor­
ed data can only be displayed using special diag­
nostic equipment (generic scan tool for OBD) .
In order to connect the special diagnostic equip­
ment, push the plug into the Data Link Connector
(DLC). The DLC is located to the right of the hood
release r:!>
fig. 16. ..,.

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-If the power locking system should mal­
function, you can lock the driver's door
using the mechanical key¢
page 36.
-If the power locking system should fail, you
can still open the fuel tank flap in an emer­
gency
c!;> page 212.
- You are well advised not to keep valuables
inside an unattended vehicle, visible or not.
Even a properly locked vehicle cannot pro­
vide the security of a safe.
- If the LED in the upper edge of the driver's
door panel comes on for about 30 seconds
after the vehicle is locked, there is a mal­
function in the power locking or the anti­
theft warning system. Have the malfunction
corrected by an authorized Audi dealership
or qualified repair facility.
Setting central locking
In the Infotainment system, you can set which
doors the central locking system will unlock.
... Select: the I CA R I function button > (Car)* Sys­
tems
control button > Vehicle settings > Cen­
tral locking* .
Door unlocking -
You can decide if All doors or
only the
Driver should unlock. The luggage com­
partment lid also unlocks when
All is selected. If
you select Driver in a vehicle with a convenience
key*, only the door whose handle you pull will un­
lock.
If you select Driver, all the doors and luggage
compartment lid will unlock if you press the
l@J
button on the remote control master key twice.
Disable tailgate handle -If you select On, the
luggage compartment lid handle is locked. In
this case the luggage compartment lid can be
opened with the
l= I button on the master key or
with the
l =I button* in the driver's door. In
vehicles with a convenience key*, you can still
open the luggage compartment lid using the
handle if an authorized master key is near the
proximity sensor* .
Fold mirrors when locking* -If you select On ,
the exterior rearview mirrors fold in automatical­
ly when you press the[@] button on the remote
Opening and closing
control master key or touch the sensor* in the
handle.
Tone when locking -if you select On, a tone will
sound when you lock the vehicle.
Locking and unlocking the vehicle with the
remote control
Fig. 20 Remote control: function buttons
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Either the driver's door only or the entire vehicle
will unlock when the unlock button
m (@ ) is
pressed once, depending on the settings in the
MMI c> page 33 .
1> Press button m (@ ) to unlock the vehicle
c> fig. 20 .
... Press button lil (@ ) to lock the vehicle c!;> .&. in
General description on page 32.
... Press button C:$ (@ ) briefly to unlock the rear
lid.
... Push the red
!PANIC I button( @) to activate the
panic function . The horn sounds and the turn
signals flash. Push the red
I PANIC I button again
to deactivate the panic function.
If the vehicle is unlocked and no door, the rear lid
or the hood is opened within 60 seconds, the ve­
hicle locks itself again automatically. This feature
prevents the vehicle from being accidentally left
unlocked over a long period of time.
It depends on the settings in the MMI whether
the entire vehicle is unlocked or only certain
doors
c!,> page 33.
_& WARNING ~
Read and follow all WARNINGS¢&. in Gener-
al description on page 32. ..,.
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-Objects fal ling from the roof of a vehicle can
cause a crash and personal injury.
- Only mount the roof rack on the designated
locations on the roof
c:> fig. 67.
-The roof rack system must be installed ex­
act ly according to the instructions provided .
- When driving with a roo f rack system,
changes to the center of gravity and wind
resistance can change the vehicle handling
and lead to a collision. Always adapt your
dr iv ing and your speed to the current condi­
t ions.
- Your vehicle warranty does not cover any
damages to the vehicle caused by using roof
racks or mounting structures not approved
by Audi for your vehicle . The same applies to
damage result ing from incorrect roof rack
i nstallation.
-Always check the roof rack mount ings and
hardware before each t rip and dur ing a tr ip
to make sure everyt hing is securely tight­
ened.
If necessary, ret igh ten the mo unt ings
and c hec k the en tire system from time to
time.
- After mounting a roof rack system, or when
you transport objects on the roof of your ve ­
hicle, the height of the vehicle is naturally
increased . Be careful when driving under
l ow bridges or in parking garages for exam­
ple. This could cause damage to the load
and even the vehicle itself.
- Make s ure the open rear lid and the sun­
roof* do not come into contact with the roof
rack.
Loading the roof rack
Always distribute loads evenly. Make sure any­
thing on the roof rack is securely tied down.
~ Always distribute the loads on the roof rack
evenly .
~ Always attach items to the roof rack securely
before you drive off.
The maximum perm iss ible roof weight is
220 lb
( 100 kg ).
The roof weight is the total of the
Seat s and sto rage
weight o f the roof rack, the attachments and the
cargo you are carrying. You must a lso not exceed
the max imum load weight for the roof rack you
are using.
When using a roo f rack system which has a lower
load carrying capacity, you must not use up the
total max imum permissible load carry ing capac i­
ty specified above. Instead, you should load the
roof rack system only to the maximum capacity
specified by the manufacturer of the roof rack
system .
A WARNING
= -Weak, damaged or imprope r straps used to
secure items to the roof rac k can fail d uring
hard brak ing o r in a co llision and cause seri ­
ous persona l injury.
- Make sure the roof r ack is installed exactly
as specified above
c:> page 62.
- Always use suitable mounting straps fo r se­
cur ing items to the roof rac k to he lp prevent
items from shifting o r flying forward .
- Items on the roof rack mus t always be se ­
curely mounted.
- The use of a roof rack can negative ly affect
the w ay a vehicle hand les. Cargo tha t is
large, heavy, b ulk y, long or flat wi ll have a
grea ter negat ive infl uence on the vehicle's
aerodynamics, center of gravity and overa ll
handling. Always drive slowly, avoid sudden
braking and maneuvers when transporting
cargo on the roof of your vehicle.
- Never exceed the max imum permissib le
load carrying capacity of the roof of your ve­
h icle, the permiss ible axle weights and the
perm iss ible total we ight of your vehicle
c:> page 2 70, Weights .
@ For the sake of the environment
As a result of the increased wind res istance
created by a roof rack, your vehicle is using
fuel unnecessarily . So remove the roof rack
after using it .
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Warm and cold Climate control system
Description
App lies to vehicles: with three-zone climate control or four ­
zone a utomat ic climate contro l
The climate control system warms, cools and
adds humidity to the air in the vehicle interior . It
is the most effective when the windows and sun­
roof* are closed .
If the temperature inside the
parked vehicle becomes very warm, opening the
window briefly will speed up the cooling process.
In all heating mode functions except
defrost, the
blower only switches to a higher speed once the
engine coolant has reached a certain tempera­
ture.
Condensat ion from the cooling system can drip
and form a puddle of water under the vehicle.
This is normal and does not mean there is a leak.
Pollutant filter
The pollutant filter removes pollutants such as
dust and pollen from the air.
T he air pollutants filter must be changed at the
intervals specified in your Warranty
& Mainte­
nance booklet, so that the air conditioner can
properly work .
If you drive your vehicle in an area with high air pollution, the filter may need to be changed
more frequently than specified in your Audi War­
ranty
& Maintenance booklet . If in doubt, ask
your authorized Audi Service Advisor for advice .
Key coded settings
Three-zone climate control: The blower setting
and air distribution are stored automatically and
assigned to the remote contro l key that is in use.
Four-zone automatic climate control: Th e cli­
mate control settings are automatically stored
and assigned to the remote contro l key that is in
use.
Warm and cold
A WARNING
Reduced visibility is dangerous and can cause
accidents .
- For safe driving it is very important that all
windows be free of ice, snow and condensa­
tion .
- Completely familiarize yourself with the
proper use and function of the heating and
ventilation system and especially how to de­
fog and defrost the windows .
- Never use the windshield wiper/washer sys­ tem in freezing weather until you have warmed the windshield first, using the heat­
ing and vent ilation system. The washer so lu­
tion may freeze on the w indshield and re­
duce visibility.
(D Note
- If you suspect that the air conditioner has
been damaged, sw itch the system off to
avoid further damage and have it inspected
by a qualified dealership.
- Repa irs to the Aud i air cond itioner require
special technical knowledge and special
tools. Contact an authorized Audi dea ler for
assistance.
@ For the sake of the environment
By reduc ing the amount of fuel you use, you
also reduce the amount of pollutants emitted
into the air.
(D Tips
- Keep the air intake slots (in front of the
windshield) free from ice, snow and debris
in order to maintain the proper function of
the climate control system.
- The energy management system may switch
the seat heating* or rear window defroster off temporarily . These systems are availab le
again as soon as the energy balance has
been restored .
- Air escapes through vents under the rear
window. When placing items of clothing on the luggage compartment cover, ensure
that the openings are not covered.
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the associated components (ABS, ASR, EDL)
cannot overcome the laws of physics. In cor­
ners and when road or weather conditions are
bad, a full brake applicat ion can cause the ve­
hicle to s kid or the rea r end to break away,
w hic h inc reases the r isk of an a cc iden t.
Start-Stop-System
Description
Applies to vehicles: with Sta rt-Stop-System
T he Sta rt-Stop -System can help increase fuel
economy and reduce CO2 emissions .
I n Start -Stop mode , the eng ine sh uts
off auto ­
mat ica lly when the veh icle is stopped , such as at
a traffic light. The ignition remains switched on
during this stop phase. The eng ine will restart
automatically when needed.
Vehicles with 6 -cylinder-eng ine: The Start-Stop­
System is a utomatically activated each time you
switch on the ignit ion.
Vehicles with 4-cylinder -eng ine, 5-mode l: Th e
l ast Start -Stop-System setting will be restored
when the ignition is switched on .
Basic requirements for Start -Stop mode
- T he driver's door is closed.
- T he driver' seat belt is la tched .
- The hood is closed .
- The veh icle must have been dr iven faster than
2.5 mph (4 km/h) since the last stop .
- A tra iler is not hitched to t he vehicle.
(D Note
Always sw itch the Start-Stop-System off
when dr iv ing th rough water
c:> page 79.
(D Tips
The e ngine sto ps shortly before the vehicle
comes to a stop
1l. The full funct io n of the
brake booster and the power steering is still
ava ilab le.
M ~ ll de pend ing on e ngine
D rivi ng
Stopping/starting the engine
Applies to vehicles: with Start-Stop -System
Fi g. 83 Inst rume nt c lu ste r: en gin e stopped (stop p hase )
"' Brake the vehicle to a stop. The engine will be
sw itched
off shortly before the vehicle comes
to a stands till or when the veh icle is station­
aryn. Keep your foo t on the b rake pedal. The
II indicato r light appears in the info rmat ion
line a t the bo ttom of the instrument cl uste r
disp lay . T he needle in the tachometer a lso
moves into the
READY pos ition.
"' The engine sta rts again whe n you take your
foot
off the bra ke pedal. The indicator light
turns
off.
Additional information
T he engine stops in the P, N and D selector lever
pos itions.
If you se lect t he R posi tion d uring a stop phase,
t h e e ngine will sta rt aga in.
Sh if t to P quickly to p revent the engine from
sta rt ing unintentionally when shifting through R.
You can determine for yourse lf if the engine w ill
stop or not by reduc ing or increasing the amount
of force you use to press the b rake pedal. For ex­
amp le, if yo u only ligh tly p ress on the bra ke pe d­
al i n stop- and and -go traffic o r whe n turning, the
engi ne will no t sw itch
off w hen the ve hicle is sta­
tiona ry. As soon as you press the brake down
harder, the engine w ill switch
off .
(D Tips
- P ress the brak e pe dal during a Stop ph ase
t o keep the vehicle from rolling.
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Automatic transmission
Automatic transmission S tronic, tiptronic
Introduction
The automatic transmission is controlled elec­
tronically. The transmission upshifts or down­
shifts automatically depending on which drive
program is selected.
When a
moderate driving style is used, the
transmission selects the most economical driving
mode. The transmission upshifts at a lower RPM
and downshifts at a higher RPM to improve fuel
efficiency.
The transmission switches to a sporty mode after
a kick-down or when the driver uses a
sporty
driving style
characterized by quick accelerator
pedal movements, heavy acceleration, frequent
changes in speed and traveling at the maximum
speed.
If desired , th e driver can also select the gears
manually (tiptronic mode) 9 page 110.
Various automatic transmissions may be instal­
led, depending on the model:
S tronic transmission
The S tronic is a dual-clutch transmission. Power
is transferred using two clutches that work inde­
pendently from one another. They replace the
torque converter used in conventional automatic
transmissions and allow the vehicle to accelerate
without a noticeable interruption in traction.
tiptronic transmission
In the tiptronic transmission, power is transfer­
red by a torque converter.
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Selector lever positions
Fig. 115 Display in the instrument cluster: selector lever
position
The selector lever position engaged appears next
to the selector lever as well as in the instrument
cluster display.
P -Park
In this selector lever position the transmission is
mechanically locked. Engage P only when the ve­
hicle is
completely stopped¢&. in Driving the
automatic transmission on page 108.
To shift in or out of position P, you must first
press and hold the brake pedal and then press
the release button in the selector lever handle
while moving the selector lever to or from P. You
can shift out of this position only with the igni­
tion on.
R -Reverse
Select R only when the vehicle is at a full stop
and the engine is running at idle speed¢&. in
Driving the automatic transmission on
page 108.
Before you move the selector lever to R, press
both the button in the handle of the selector lev­
er
and the brake pedal at the same time.
When the ignition is on, the backup lights illumi­
nate when the selector lever is moved into R.
N -Neutral
The transmission is in neutral in this position.
Shift to this position for standing with the brakes
applied
9 A in Driving the automatic transmis­
sion on page 108.
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Driving and the environment
Driving and the
environment
Breaking in
New engine
The engine needs to be run-in during the first
1,000 miles (1,500 km).
For the first 600 miles (1,000 kilometers):
.,. Do not use full throttle .
.,. Do not drive at engine speeds that are more
than 2/3 of the maximum permitted RPM .
.,. Avo id high engine speeds.
From 600 to 1,000 miles (1,000 to 1,500
kilometers):
.,. Speeds can gradually be increased to the maxi­
mum perm issib le road or engine speed.
During and after break-in period
.,. Do not rev the engine up to high speeds when it
is cold . This applies whether the transmission is
i n N (Neutral) or in gear .
After the break-in period
.,. Do not exceed maximum engine speed under
any circumstances.
.,. Upshift into the next higher gear
before reach­
i ng the red area at the end of the tachometer
scale~
page 10 .
During the first few hours of driving, the engine's
internal friction is higher than later when all the
mov ing parts have been broken in. How well this
break- in process is done depends to a considera­
b le extent on the way the vehicle is d riven during
the first 1,000 miles (1,500 kilometers).
(D Note
Extremely high engine speeds are automati­
cally reduced. However, these rpm lim its are
programmed for an engine we ll run-in, not a
new engine .
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® For the sake of the environment
Do not drive with unnecessarily high engine
speeds -upshifting early saves fuel, reduces
noise and protects the environment.
New tires
If your vehicle is running on new tires, drive par­
ticularly careful for the first 350 m iles (500 kilo­
meters) after f itting .
.8, WARNING
New tires tend to be slippe ry and must also
be "broken-in". Be sure to remember this dur­
ing the first 350 mi les (500 kilometers).
Brake gent ly. Avoid following closely behind
other ve hicles or other situations that might
require sudden, hard braking.
Avoid damaging the
vehicle
When you are driving on poor roads, or over
curbs, steep ramps, etc., make certain that low­
lying parts such as spo ilers and exhaust system
parts do not bottom out and get damaged .
-
This is especially true for vehicles with low-slung
chassis (sports chassis)* and fully loaded
vehicles.
Driving through water on
roads
Note the following to avoid vehicle damage when
driving through water, for examp le on flooded
roads:
- The water must not be any highe r than the bot­
tom of the vehicle body.
- Do not drive faster than walk ing speed .
.8, WARNING
After driving through water or mud, the brak­
ing effect can be red uced due to moisture on
the brake discs and brake pads . A few careful
brake applications should dry off the brakes.