The following test and adjustment instructions are applicable to all countries. National guidelines or regulations
of the country must be observed.
Check and adjustment conditions
Tire pressure OK.
Lenses must not be damaged or dirty.
Reflectors and bulbs OK.
Vehicle must be properly loaded.
Load: Vehicle must be loaded with one person on the drivers seat, weighing 75 kg, otherwise vehicle must be
empty (curb weight).
The curb weight is the weight of the vehicle ready for operation with completely filled fuel tank (at least 90%),
including the weight of all equipment items carried for operation (e.g. spare wheel, tool, vehicle jack, fire
extinguisher etc.).
If the fuel tank is not at least 90% full, adjust the weight as follows:
Read fuel level from fuel gauge. Calculate additional weight needed using the following table. Place extra
weight in luggage compartment.
Tank filling table
Example:
If tank is filled halfway on a front wheel drive vehicle, you must place an additional 35 kg of weight in the
luggage compartment.
Vehicle must be rolled for several meters or the front and rear suspension must be bounced several times so that
the springs settle.
The handbrake must be released to avoid tension in suspension.
Vehicle and headlamp adjuster must be on a level surface Operating instructions for headlamp adjuster.
Fuel level according to fuel
gauge
Front wheel drive Additional weight
in kg
All wheel drive Additional weight
in kg
1/4
55
60
1/2
35
40
3/4
20
20
full
0
0
NOTE:
For additional weight use containers filled with water. A container filled
with 5 liters of water weighs approx. 5kg.
2008 Audi A6 Quattro
Maintenance Maintenance Procedures
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