2016 AUDI S6 brake pads

USA models:
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
defective ./
¢page 19
Canada models:
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
defective ./
¢page 19
Worn brake pads
¢page 19
Electromechanical parking brake
¢page 15
Tire pressure monitoring system
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¢page 249
Tire pressure monito ring system
¢page249
Electronic power control./ (alter­
native to
II )
¢page20
Glow plug system
(alternative
tom
¢page20
Malfunction indicator Lamp (M IL)
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¢page 20
Diesel particulate filter* clogged
¢page20
Engine speed lim itation
¢page 21
Engine oil level
¢page 17
Engine oil sensor
¢page 21
Request to warm eng ine by driv­
ing
¢page 21
Battery
¢page 16
Tank system
¢page 21
Windshield washer flu id leve l
¢page 21
Instruments and indicator lights
/:
Ad Blue,/'
Windshield wipers
¢p age 21
Remote control key
¢page 74
Remote control key
¢page 76
Battery in remote control key
¢page 31
Defective light bulb warning
¢page 21
Rear fog light(s)
¢ page 21
Headlig ht range control
¢pag e22
adaptive light*
¢page22
Light-/rain sensor faulty
¢page22
Audi active lane assist*
¢page94
Transmission
¢page 111
Transmission
-S tronic
¢page 111
Elect ronic steering column lock
¢page 17
Eng ine start system
¢p age 17
Brake booster¢ page 18, cen­
tra l ind icator light
¢page 12
Electromechanical steer ing, dy­
namic steering*./
¢page 190
Air suspension *
¢page 17
Sport differential*
¢page 22
Refill Ad Blue*
¢page 212
AdBlue ma lfunction*
¢page212
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Instruments and indicator lights
Other indicator ligh ts
CRUISE
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Turn signals
¢ page22
USA model s: Cruise control*
¢ page82
Canada model s: Cruise control*
¢ page82
Adaptive cru ise control*
¢ page86
Adaptive cru ise control*
¢ page86
Adaptive cru ise control*
¢page86
Audi activ e lan e assist *
¢page 94
Start-Stop-System *
¢page 79
Start -Stop-System *
c::>page 79
High beam assist*
c::> page 45
H igh beam
c::> page 45
BRAKE /C©) B rake system
The light illum inates when the ignit ion is switch­
ed on . It goes out after the engine has been
started . T hi s indicates that the brake war ning
light is f unction ing p roperly.
If the brake warning light does not light up
when the engine is crank ing, there ma y be a
malfun ction in the elec tri cal sy stem. In this
ca se , contact your Audi deal er.
If the brake system warn ing/ indicator light turns
on, there is a brake system malfunction.
1111 ( USA model s)JII (Canada models ) Stop
v ehicle and check brake fluid level
If the indicator lig ht tu rns on and the message
appears, proceed as follows:
.. Pu ll off the road .
.. Stop the veh icle .
.. Turn off the engine .
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.. Check the b rake fluid level c::> page 225.
.. Contact your nearest authorized repair facility if
necessary .
Warning! Fault in brake s ystem. Contact dealer
If the ABS ind icator light rJ:11 (USA models) ;tiJ
(Canada mode ls), the ESC indica to r li ght
GJ and
t h e b rake system indicator light
1111 (USA mod­
e ls) ;II (Canada models) turn o n and the mes­
sage appears, the ABS, ESC and b raking distrib u­
tion are not working ,:::,
&..
Caref ully dr ive to yo ur autho rized Aud i de aler i m ­
med iate ly to have the ma lfunction corrected
,:::, &. .
1111 (USA model s)JII (Canada model s) Park ­
ing brak e: sy ste m fault! Pl eas e contact dealer
- If the ind icator light and the message appea r
when stationary or after switching the igni ­
t ion on ,
check if you can release t he parking
brake. Afte r rele asing the par king br ake, ca re­
fully drive to your author ized Audi dealer im ­
mediately to have the malfunction corrected . If
you cannot re lease the parking brake, see k pro­
fessional assistance.
- I f the ind icator light and the message appear
while dri ving , the emergency braking functio n
may not be available. It may not be possible to
set the parking brake or re lease it once it has
been set. Seek profess ional assistance .
( U SA mode ls) : If the warning light
1111 and the
warning light
riJ appear togethe r, immediately
contact your author ized Audi dealer or qualif ied
workshop to have all b rake pads inspected
¢ page 19.
When the light comes on, an audible warning sig­
nal is also given.
A WARNING
- Always observe the warnings in
c::> page 216, before open ing the hood and
checking the brake fluid .
- Dr iving with low brake fluid is a safety haz­
ard . Stop the car and get profess ional assis -
tance .
1111>

....
no longer available. This cou ld cause the vehi­
cle to swerve and increase the risk of sliding.
Drive carefully to the nearest authorized Audi
dealer or other qualified workshop and have
the malfunction corrected.
(D Tips
For additional information on ESC and ABS,
refer to
c:::;, page 187.
ABS /C8) Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
This warning/indicator light monitors the ABS
and the electronic differential lock (EDL).
The warning/indicator light~ (USA models)/
KG» (Canada mode ls) will come on for a few sec­
onds when the ignition is switched on. The light
will go out after an automatic check sequence is
completed .
There is a malfunction in the ABS when:
-The warning/indicator light does not illuminate
when you switch the ign ition on .
- Th e warning/indicator light does not go out af­
ter a few seconds .
- The warning/indicator light illuminates while
driving.
The ESC indicator light also illuminates if the re is
a ma lf u nction in the ABS. The message
Stabiliza­
tion control (ESC/ ABS): Fault! See owner's
manual
also appears in the instrument cluster
disp lay and a warning tone sounds.
The brake system will still respond even with­
out the assistance of the ABS system. See your
authorized Audi dealer as soon as possible to re­
store full braking performance.
For more infor­
mation regarding the ABS
c:::;, page 187.
Malfunction in the brake system
I f the brake warning light¢ page 14 and the ABS
warn ing illuminate together there may be a mal­
function in the ABS, and there may also be a ma l­
function in the brake system itself
c:::;, ,&. The ABS
"' will not work and you will notice a change in
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~ braking response and performance. .... M Instruments and indicator lights
In the event of a malfunction in the brake sys­
tem
the warning/indicator light 11111 (USA mod ­
els) . (Canada models) in the instrument clus ­
ter flashes
c:::;, page 14.
Malfunction in the electronic differential
lock (EDL)
The EDL works together with the ABS . The ABS
warning light will come on if there is a malfunc­
tion in the EDL system
c:::;, page 187. See your au­
thorized Aud i dealer as soon as possible .
A WARNING
= -
-If the ~ (USA models)/ 11] (Canada mod-
els) warning light does not go out, or if it
comes on while dr iv in g, the ABS system is
not working properly. The veh icle can then
be stopped only with the standard brakes
(without ABS). You will not have the protec ­
tion ABS provides . Contact your Audi dea ler
as soon as possible.
- USA models: If the
11111 warning light, the
D.J warning light and the~ warning light
come on together, the rear wheels could
lock up first under hard braking. Rear wheel
lock-up can cause loss of vehicle control and
an accident . Have your vehicle repaired im­
mediately by your author ized Audi dealer or
a qualified workshop. Drive slowly and avoid
sudden, hard brake applications.
- Canada models:
If the brake warn ing light
• • the
Ji] warning light and the ABS warn­
ing light
II] come on together, the rear
wheels could lock up first under hard brak­
ing . Rear whee l lock -up can cause loss of ve ­
hicle contro l and an accident. Have your ve­
hicle repaired immediate ly by your author­
ized Audi dealer or a qualified workshop.
Drive slowly and avoid sudden, hard brake
applications.
(0} Worn brake pads
iJ Brake pads!
If the warning light illuminates, immediately
contact your authorized Audi dealer or qualified
workshop to have all brake pads inspected . On
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Instruments and indicator lights
USA models the warning light l'iJ comes on to­
gether with the warning light
1111. Both sets of
brake pads on an axle must always be replaced at
the same time.
.,&. WARNING
Driving with bad brakes can cause a collision
and serious personal injury .
- If the warning light
l'iJ and the warning
light
11111> with the message Brake pads!
comes on in the instrument cluster display,
immediately contact your authorized Audi
dealer or qualified workshop to have all
brake pads checked or replaced if necessary.
EPC Electronic power control
App lies to veh icles: w ith gaso li ne engine
This warning/indicator light monitors the elec­
tronic power control .
The~ warning/indicator light (Electronic Power
Control) illuminates when you switch the ignition
on as a function check.
(D Tips
If this warning/indicator light illuminates
while you are driving, then there is a malfunc ­
tion in the engine electronics. Have the mal­
function corrected as soon as possible by your
authorized Audi dealer or qualified repair fa­
cility.
W Glow plug system
App lies to veh icles: w ith d iesel e ngi ne
The control light illuminates when the glow plug
system is active.
If the IJ indicator light illuminates, the glow
plug system is active . You should start the engine
immediately after the indicator light switches
off. The indicator light only illuminates for ap­
proximately 1 second if the engine is warm or if
the outside temperature is above 46 QF (8 QC).
l) •= USA mo del s only
20
(D Tips
- If the glow plug indicator light illuminates
while driving, there is an engine control
malfunction. The engine should be checked
immediately .
- If the indicator light does not illuminate at
all when switching the ignition on, there
may be a malfunction in the glow plug sys­
tem . The engine should be checked .
o Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)
The Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) is part of
the On-Board Diagnostic (OBD II) system. The
symbol
¢'4 lights up when the ignition is switch­
ed on and will turn off after the engine has start­
ed and has settled at a constant idle speed. This
indicates that the MIL is working properly.
The warning light illuminates when there is a
malfunction in the engine electronic system.
Contact your authorized Audi dealer and have the
malfunction corrected.
An improperly closed fuel filler cap may also
cause the MIL light to illuminate
~ page 210.
For more information ~ page 28.
· ~ Diesel particulate filter
Applies to veh icles : wi th diese l eng ine a nd diese l part iculate
filter
II Particulate filter: System fault See owner's
manual
The diesel particulate filter requires regenera­
tion. To support the filter's self-cleaning func­
tion:
Drive for approximately 15 minutes with these­
lector lever in the S position at a minimum speed
of 37 mph (60 km/h) and an engine speed of ap­ proximately 2,000 RPM. The temperature in­
crease that will result from this can burn off the
soot in the filter. The symbol will switch off when
the cleaning is successful. .,.

Intelligent Technology
ESC levels Sport mode on Sport mode off
Behavio r
The ESC and ASR stabilization functions The fu ll stabilization function of the ESC
are limited ¢ .&. . and ASR is avai lable again.
Operation Press the I .a OFF I button.
Press the I.a OFFI button again .
Indicator II turns on. II turns off.
lights
Driver mes- Stabilization control (ESC): sport. Warn- Stabilization control (ESC): on
sages ing! Restricted stability
A WARNING
Only switch sport mode on when your driving
abilities and the traffic s ituation permit, be­
cause there is a r isk of slid ing .
- The stabilization function is limited when
sport mode is sw itched on. The driving
wheels could spin and the vehicle cou ld
swerve, espec ially on slick or slippery road
surfaces .
(D Tips
Sport mode cannot be sw itched on if the
cru ise control system* or adaptive cruise con­
trol* is switched on.
Braking
What affects braking efficiency?
New brake pads
During the first 250 miles (400 km), new brake
pads do not possess the ir full braking effect, they
have to be "broken in" first¢.&. . You can com­
pensate for this slightly reduced braking power
by push ing harder on the brake pedal. Avoid
h eavy braking loads during the break-in period .
Operating conditions and driving habits
The brakes on today's automobiles are still sub­
ject to wear , depend ing largely on operating con­
d itions and dr iving habits ¢.&. . On veh icles that
are e ither dr iven most ly in stop-and-go city traf­
fic or are driven hard, the brake pads should be
checked by your authorized Audi deale r more of­
ten than specified in the
Warranty & Mainte­
nance booklet.
F ailure to have your brake pads inspected can result
in reduced brake perform­
ance.
On steep slopes, you should use the braking ef­
fect of the engine. This way, you prevent un nec­
essa ry wea r on the brake system. If you must use
you r brakes, do not hold the brakes down contin­
u ous ly. Pump the brakes at intervals.
Operating noise
Noises may occur when braking depending on the
speed, bra king fo rce and outside conditions such
as temperature and humidity.
Effect of water and road salt
In certain situations, for example after driving
through water, in heavy rain, after overn ight con­
densation or afte r wash ing your car, the brak ing
effect can be reduced by moisture or ic e on the
brake rotors and brake pads. The brakes must be
dried f irst with a few careful brake applications .
At h igher speeds and w ith the windshield wipers
turned on, the brake pads press against the brak e
rotors for a short amount of time. This occurs at
regular intervals without the driver noticing and
provides for better brake response t ime under
wet conditions.
T he effectiveness of the brakes can be reduced
when the vehicle is driven on a sa lt-covered road
and the brakes are not used . Likewise, yo u clean
off accum ulated salt coating from brake discs
and pads with a few cautious applications of the
brake¢ .&..
Corrosion
There may be a tendency fo r dirt to build up on
the brake pads and corrosion to form on the discs .,..
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Intelligent Technology
if the car is not driven regularly or only for short
trips with little use of the brakes.
If the brakes are not used frequently , or if corro­
sion has formed on the discs, it is advisable to
clean off the pads and discs by braking firmly a
few times from a moderately high speed¢& .
Faults in the brake system
If you should notice a sudden increase in brake
pedal travel, then one of the two brake circuits
may have failed ¢
&..
Low brake fluid level
Malfunctions can occur in the brake system if the
brake fluid level is too low. The brake fluid level
is monitored e lectronically .
Brake booster
The brake booster works with vacuum pressure
which is created only when the engine is running
c:;> &, .
Brake lining wear status
Brake lining wear may be checked by visual in­
spection of the condition of the brake pads
through the openings in the wheel. If necessary,
the wheel may be removed for this inspection
c;> page 253, Replacing wheels .
A WARNING
-New brake pads don't have the best stop­
ping power and must be "broken- in" dur ing
the initial 250 miles (400 km) . You can
compensate for this by pressing the brake
pedal more firmly. This also applies later
when new pads are installed.
- You should perform braking maneuvers for
the purpose of cleaning the brake system
only if road conditions permit. Other road
users must not be put at risk -you may
cause an accident!
-
- Before descending a steep grade, reduce
speed and shift transmission into a lower
gear or lower driving range. Do not ride the
brakes or hold the pedal down too long or
too often . This could cause the brakes to get
hot and diminish brak ing efficiency.
190
- Do not "ride the brakes" by resting your foot
on the pedal when you do not intend to brake. This may cause the brakes to over­
heat, premature wear and increased stop­
ping distance.
- Under certain climatic and operating condi­
tions such as passing through water, driving in heavy rain or after washing the vehicle,
the effectiveness of the brakes can be re­
duced. In winter, ice can accumulate on the
brake pads, linings, discs and drums. Care­
fully apply brakes for a test. Brakes will dry
and ice coatings will be cleaned off after a
few careful brake applications .
- Driving for an extended period of time on
salt-covered roads without using your
brakes can also affect braking efficiency .
Clean off accumulated salt coating from brake discs and pads with a few careful
brake applications.
- If you damage the front spoiler, or if you in­
stall a different spoiler, be sure the air flow
to the front brakes is not obstructed. Other­
wise the brake system could overheat reduc­
ing the effectiveness of the entire brake sys­
tem.
- Fa ilure of one brake circuit will impair the
braking capability resulting in an increased
stopping distance. Avoid driving the vehicle
and have it towed to the nearest Audi dealer
or qualified workshop.
- Never let the vehicle roll to a stop with the
engine shut off.
- If the brake booster is not working, the
brake pedal must be pressed considerably
harder to make up for the lack of booster
assistance.
Electromechanical
steering, dynamic
steering
The electromechanical steering supports the
driver's steering movements.
Power steering adapts electronically based on
the vehicle speed.

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.

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Brake fluid
Checking brake fluid level
Fig. 190 Engine compartment : cover on t he brake fluid
reservoir
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Before you check anything in the engine compart­
ment,
always read and heed all WARNINGS
¢ A in Working in the engine compartment on
page 216.
.,. Read the brake fluid level from the brake fluid
reservoir
¢fig. 190, ¢page 218, fig. 186. The
brake fluid level must be between the "MIN "
and "MAX" markings.
The location of the brake fluid reservoir can be
seen in the engine compartment illustration
¢page 218.
The fluid level may drop slightly after some time
due to the automatic adjustment of the brake
pads. This is not cause for alarm.
If the brake fluid level falls
considerably below
the "MIN" mark, the brake warning/indicator
light
1111 (U.S. models) ;II (Canadian models)
will come on¢
page 14. Do not continue to oper­
ate the vehicle. The complete brake system
should be thoroughly checked by an authorized
Audi dealer or other qualified facility and the
cause corrected. If the brake fluid level is too
low, the brake warning/indicator light will illumi ­
nate. Contact an authorized Audi dealer
immedi­
ately.
Checking and Filling
Changing brake fluid
Have the brake fluid changed by an experienced
technician .
Brake fluid absorbs moisture from the air. If the
water content in the brake fluid is too high, cor­
rosion in the brake system may result after ape ­
riod of time . The boiling point of the brake fluid
will also decrease considerably and decrease
braking performance.
Therefore, the brake fluid must be changed
every
two years . Always use new brake fluid which con­
forms to Federal Motor Vehicle Standard "FMVSS
116 DOT 4" .
The brake fluid reservoir can be difficult to reach,
therefore, we recommend that you have the
brake fluid changed by your authorized
Audi
dealer. Your dealer has the correct tools, the
right brake fluid and the know-how to do this for
you.
A WARNING
- Brake fluid is poisonous. It must be stored
only in the closed original container out of
the reach of children!
- Brake failure can result from old or inappro­
priate brake fluid . Observe these precau­
tions:
- Use only brake fluid that meets SAE speci­
fication
J 1703 and conforms to Federal
Motor Vehicle Standard 116. Always check
with your authorized Audi dealer to make
sure you are using the correct brake fluid.
The correct type of brake fluid is also indi­
cated on the brake fluid reservoir.
- The brake fluid must be new. Heavy use of
the brakes can cause a vapor lock if the
brake fluid is left in the system too long.
This can seriously affect the efficiency of
the brakes as well as your safety. This
could result in an accident.
(D Note
Brake fluid will damage the paint of your vehi-
cle.
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