2016 AUDI A6 infotainment

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
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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>

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-Inspection or oil change reminder: After a cer­
tain distance driven, a message appears in the
instrument cluster display each time the ign i­
tion is switched on or off¢
fig. 13. The remain­
ing distance or time is displayed briefly.
-Inspection or oil change due: If your vehicle is
due for an inspection or oil change or both, a
message appears briefly in the instrument clus­
ter display when sw itching the ign ition on or
off:
Inspection due! or Oil change due! or Oil
change and inspection due! .
Checking service intervals
You can check the remaining distance or time un­
til the next oil change or next inspection n the
Car menu. To do this, select: the
ICARI function
button
> (Car)* Systems control button > Service
& control > Service intervals .
Resetting the indicator
Your authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility will reset the service interval dis­
play after performing service .
If you have changed the oil yourself, you must re­
set the oil change interval.
To reset the indicator, select: the
ICARI function
button
> (Car)* System control button > Service
& control > Service intervals. Turn the control
knob downward to
Reset oil change interval and
press the control knob.
(D Note
-Only reset the oil change indicator if the oil
was changed.
- Following the service intervals is critical to
maintain ing the service life and va lue of
your vehicle, especially the engine. Even if
the mileage on the vehicle is low, do not ex­
ceed the time for the next service.
- Calculating the t ime to the next oil change
i s interrupted when the vehicle battery is
disconnected.
If the vehicle is not driven for
a long period of time, check the mainte­
nance schedule so that you can follow the
maintenance interva ls.
Instruments and indicator lights
Head-up display
Applies to vehicles: with Head-up display
Fig. 14 Example : Indicato rs in the Head -up d isplay
Fig . 15 Instrument panel: head-up display knob
The Head-up display projects certain warnings or
selected information from the assistance sys­
tems* or navigation* on the windshield . The dis­
play appears w ithin the driver's field of vision.
Switching on/off
.. To switch the head-up display on or off, press
the knob~¢
fig. 15 .
Adjusting the height
The height of the display can be adjusted to the
individual driver .
.. Make sure you are seated correctly
r=!)page 126.
.. Turn the knob~ to adjust the disp lay .
Settings in the Infotainment system
.. Select: the I CAR I function button> (Car)* Sys­
tem
control button > Driver assistance > Head­
up display > Head-up display contents
or Dis-
play brightness. .,..
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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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Opening and closing
Power Windows
Controls
The driver can control all power windows.
Fig. 33 Section of the driver's door: controls
All power window switches are equipped with a
two-stage function :
Opening the windows
• Press the switch to the first stop and hold it un­
til the window reaches the desired position.
• To open the w indow completely, press the
switch down to the
second level briefly.
Closing the windows
• Pull the switch to the first stop and hold it until
the window reaches the desired posit ion.
• To close the window completely, pull the
switch up to the
second level briefly.
Power window switches
@ Driver 's door
@ Passenger's door
© Left rear door
@ Right rear door
A WARNING
-Always take the vehicle key with you when
leaving the vehicle, even for a short period
of time. This applies particularly when chil­
dren remain in the vehicle. Otherwise they
could start the engine or operate electrical
equipment such as power windows. The
power windows continue to function until
the driver's door or front passenger's door
has been opened .
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-Pay carefu l attention when closing the win­
dows. It could cause injury by pinch ing.
- When locking the vehicle from o utside, the
vehicle must be unoccupied since the win­
dows can no longer be opened in an emer­
gency.
{!) Tips
After turning the ignition off you can still
open and close the windows for approximate­
ly 10 seconds . The power windows are not
switched off until the driver's door or front
passenger's door has been opened .
Convenience opening
All of the windows and the sunroof* can be
opened at once .
The settings in the Infotainment system specify
which windows will open.
Convenience opening
• Press and hold the~ button on the remote
control key until the windows reach their de­
sired position and the sunroof * is tilted open.
Setting convenience opening in the
Infotainment system
• Select: the I CARI funct ion button > (Car)* Sys­
tems
contro l button > Vehicle settings > Cen­
tral locking
> Long-press to open windows.
To enable convenience opening of the windows
and the roof *, the
Front windows, Rear windows
and Roof functions must be switched On .
A WARNING
-
For security reasons, the windows and the
sunroof* can only be opened with the remote
control key at a maximum distance of approx­
imately 6 feet (2 meters) from the vehicle.

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-In cool or damp weather, the inside of the
headlights, turn signals and tai l lights can
fog over due to the temperature difference
between the inside and outside. They will
clear short ly after switching them on. This
does not affect the service life of the light­
i ng.
Turn signals and high beam lever
The lever on the left side of the steering column
is used to operate the turn signals and the high
beam as well as the headlight flasher.
F ig . 39 Turn signal and high beam lever
The turn s ignal and high beam lever has the fol­
lowing fu nctions:
Turn signals¢¢ (!)@
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• Push the lever up as far as it can go to turn on
the right turn s ignal or down to turn on the left
turn signal¢
fig. 39 .
• Move the lever brief ly until you meet resistance
and re lease it to flash three times.
• Move the lever (up or down) until you meet re­
s istan ce and hold it there to determine the
flashing time for the turn signals.
High beam ~D@
• Push the lever forward to switch on the high
beam (vehicles with high beam assist*
¢ page45).
• Pull the lever back towards you to switch off
the high beam .
Headlight flasher ~D@
• Pull the lever toward the steering wheel to use
the headlight flasher .
Lights and V ision
Notes on these features
-The turn signals only work w ith the ignition
sw itched on. The indicator lights
B or B in
the instrument cluster¢ page 11 also blink.
- After you have turned a corner , the turn signa l
switches off automatically.
- The
high beam works on ly when the headlights
are on. The indicator light
II in the instrument
cluster illuminates when the high beams are
on.
- The
headlight flasher works only as long as yo u
hold the lever -even if there are no lights
turned on. The indicator light
Iii in the instru­
ment cluster illuminates when you use the
headlight flasher .
A WARNING
-Do not use the high beam or headlight flasher
i f you know that these could blind oncoming
traffic.
High beam assist
Applies to veh icles: w ith high beam assist
Fig. 40 Turn signal and high beam lever: switching high
beam assist on/off
A camera on the rearview mirror mount can de­
tect light sources from other road users. The high
beams switch on or off automatically depending
on the posit ion of vehicles driving ahead and on­
coming vehicles, the vehicle speed and other en­
vironmental and traffic conditions.
Activating high beam assist
Requirement: The AUTO light switch position
must be selected and the high beam assist must
be switched o n in the Infotainment system
¢page 46.
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The leaving home function illuminates the area
outside the vehicle when you un lock the vehicle.
To turn the function on, select
Lights when un­
locking car> On.
The coming home and leaving home functions
only operate when it is dark and the light switch
is in the
AUTO position.
Emergency flasher
The emergency flasher makes other motorists
aware that you or your vehicle are in an emer­
gency situation.
Fi g. 41 Cente r console: emergency flasher swit ch
• Press the switch &,. ~ fig. 41 to turn the emer-
gency flashers on or off.
When the emergency flasher is on, all four turn
signals blink at the same time. The turn signal in­
d icator lights
(4B in the inst rument cluste r, as
well as the light in the emergency flasher switch
&,. blink likewise. The emergency flashers also
work when the ignition is turned off.
The emergency flashers w ill turn on automatical ­
l y if you are in an accident where the airbag has
deployed.
(0) Tips
You shou ld turn on th e emergency flashers
when:
-you are the last veh icle standing in a traff ic
jam so that any other vehicles coming can
see you, or when
- you r vehicle has broken down or you are in
an emergency situation, or when
Lights and V ision
-your vehicle is being towed by a tow truck or
if you are towing another vehicle behind
you.
Interior lighting
Front and rear interior lighting
Fig. 42 Front headl iner : in terio r light ing con trols
Fig. 43 Rea r headl iner : read ing light
Press the correspond ing button ¢ fig. 42:
El-Inter ior lighting on/off
[!] -Door contact switch on/off. The interior light­
ing is controlled automatica lly.
~- Reading lights on/off
~* -Sw itch ing the rear reading lights on/off
from the cockpit .
Ambient lighting
Applies to vehicles: with ambient ligh ting
You can adjust the brightness of the inter ior
lighting.
• In the Infotainment system, select: the
ICARI
function button > (Car)'" Systems control but­
ton
> Vehicle settings> Interior lighting >
Brightness . .,.
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Lights and Vi sion
Cleaning w indshield wiper blades
Clean the wiper blades when you see wiper
s treaks. Use a soft cloth and a glass cleaner .
... Place the w indshield wiper arms in the service
pos ition
c::> page 52 .
... Fo ld the windshield wipe r arms away from the
winds hield.
A WARNING
Dirty windshield wiper blades can impair vi­
sion, which increases the risk of an accident.
Replacing windshield wipe r blades
Fig. 51 Remov ing w indshi eld wiper b lades
Wiper service position/blade replacement
posit ion
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... Switch the ignition off and move the windsh ield
wiper lever to position @) briefly
c::> page 51,
fig. 50. Th e windshie ld wipers move into the
service position.
... To bring the wiper blades back into the original
position, switch the ignition on and operate the
windshield wiper lever.
You can also turn the service position on or off in
the Infotainment system:
... Switch the windshield wipers off (position @
¢ page 51, fig. 50) .
... Select: the
ICA RI function button> (Car)* Sys­
tems
control button > Service & control > Wip­
er change position
> On/Off .
Removing the wiper blade
... Fo ld the windshield wiper arm away from the
windshield .
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... Press the locking knob (D c::> fig. 51 on the wiper
blade . Hold the wiper blade firmly.
... Remove the wiper blade in the direction of the
arrow .
Installing the wiper blade
... Insert the new wiper blade into the mount on
the wiper arm @until you hear it latch into
place .
... Place the wiper arm back on the windshield.
... Turn the service position off.
A WARNING
-
For safety reasons, the windshield wiper
blades should be replaced once or twice each
year .
(D Note
-Only fold the w indshield w ipers away when
it is in the service position. Otherwise, you
risk damaging the paint on the hood or the
windshield wiper motor.
- You should not move your veh icle or operate
the windsh ield wiper lever when the wiper
arms are folded away from the w indshie ld.
Th e windshie ld wipers would move back in­
to their original position and could damage
the hood and windshield .
{i) Tips
- You can also use the service position, for ex­
ample, if you want to protect the windshield
from icing by using a cover.
- You cannot activate the service position
when the hood is open.