2016 AUDI S6 display

Instruments and indicator lights
-You can select the units used for tempe ra­
ture, speed and other measurements in the
MMI.
- For information on the audio/video and nav­
igation* functions, refer to the separate
MM I owner's manual.
Operation
The driver information system is operated using
the buttons on the multifunction steering wheel .
Fig. 6 Multifunction steering wheel: operating the driver
info rmation system
Fig . 7 In str um en t cluster: calling up the vehicle functions
menu
Operating
• Switch the ignition on.
• To switch between the tabs, press the rocker
switch (!) to the left or right~
fig. 6.
• To access additional information below or
above, turn the thumbwheel @down or up.
.,. To confirm a selection, press the thumbwheel
@.
• To open the submenu for an active tab, press
the button ~@.
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• To se lect a function programmed to a steering
wheel button*, press the button@.
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Opening the Vehicle functions
.,. Select the first tab with the rocker switch @ .
.,. Press the~ button @. T he
Vehicle functions
menu is displayed ~ fig . 7 .
.,. To select a menu item, turn and press the
thumbwheel @.
Resetting values to zero
.,. In the Vehicle functions menu, select On­
board computer or Efficiency program.
.,. You can now select between the long-term
memory and short-term memory .
• To reset the values in a memory, press and hold
the thumbwheel @for one second.
Assigning a function to a programmable
steering wheel button*
.,. Select the I CAR I function button > (Car)* Sys­
tems
control button > Vehicle settings > Steer­
ing wheel button programming .
The last function selected disp lays when you
switch the ignition on .
On-board computer
Fig. 8 Instrument cluster: fuel consumption
You can call up the following information in the
on-board computer:
- Date
- Dr iv ing t ime (h) from the short-term memory
- Average consumption in MPG (l/100 km) from
the short-term memory
-Average speed in mph (km/h) from the short­
term memory
- Distance driven in miles (km) from the short­
term memory
- Current fuel consumption in MPG (l/100 km)

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-Short-term memory overview
- Long-term memory overview
The short-term memory collects driving informa­
tion from the time the ignition is sw itched on un­
til it is switched off. If you cont inue driv ing with­
in two hours after switching the ignition off, the
new values are included when calculat ing the cur­
rent trip information.
Unlike the short-term memory , the long-term
memory is not erased automat ically. Yo u can se­
lect the time period for evaluat ing trip informa­
tion you rself .
F or some vehicle functions , you can access the
trip informat ion from the temporary memory in
the line
(D .
Fuel consumption
The current fuel consumption can be displayed
using a bar ~
fig. 8. The average consumpt ion
(mpg) stored in the short-term memory is also
displayed . When the bar turns green, your veh icle
saves fuel by one of the following functions:
-Recuperation : When the vehicle is coasting or
driving downhill, electrical ene rgy can be stor­
ed in the battery. The bar will move toward D.
-Cylinder on demand System*: when the de­
ma nd for power is low and other conditions are
met, the engine automatically de activates fo ur
cylinders. The driver and passengers w ill not
even notice this. The cylinders switch on again
when more power is needed.
(D Tips
Fue l consumptions (average and current),
range and speed are displayed in metric units
on Canadian models.
Instruments and indicator lights
Efficiency program
Applies to vehicles: with efficiency program
Fig. 9 In st rum en t cluster : Ot her con sum ers
Fig. 10 Instrume nt cl uste r: economy tip
The efficiency program can help you to use less
fuel. It shows other consumers that are using
fuel and economy tips give advice on how to drive
efficiently . T he eff iciency program receives dis­
tance and consumption data from the on-board
computer.
To display the efficiency program, open the
Vehi­
cle functions
menu and select the Efficiency pro­
gram
menu item.
Other consumers
The Energy usage view lists other equipment
that is currently affecting fuel consumption . The
display shows up to three other consumers @
~ fig. 9. The equipment using the most fuel is
listed first. If more than th ree items using fuel
are switched on, the eq uipment that is currently
using the most fuel is displayed .
A scale @also shows the current total consump-
tion of all other consumers. .,.
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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>

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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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Correcting power window malfunctions
After disconnecting the vehicle battery, the one­
touch up and down feature must be activated
again .
.,. Pull the powe r window switch until the window
is completely ra ised.
.,. Release the switch and pull it aga in for at least
one second.
Valet parking
The valet parking feature protects the luggage
compartment from unauthorized access .
Fig. 34 Lu gg age comp artment : v a let parkin g button
W ith "valet parking" activated, the rea r lid can­
no t be opened .
.,. Remove the mechanical key
Q page 30.
.,. Open the glove compartment and activate
Q fig . 34 the "valet parking" feature by press­
ing the
I VA LETI button . The indicator light in
the switch illuminates .
.,. Close the glove compartment and lock it with
the mechanical key.
.,. Lock both rear seatbacks w ith the mechanical
key
Q page 64 .
.,. Leave the master key with the service personnel
for park ing and keep the mechanical key with
you .
When the "valet parking" feature is activated:
- the un locking button for the rear lid
~ in the
driver's door is inact ive
- the button~ on the master key is inactive
- the opening handle in the rear lid is inactive.
Opening and closing
The vehicle can be driven and locked and un­
locked with the master key. Access to the lug­
gage compartment is blocked.
When the valet parking function is switched on ,
the message
Valet parking activated appears in
the instrument cluster display when you switch
the ignition on .
Sunroof
Description
Fig. 35 Section from hea dline r: sun roo f b utton
@ Tilting /sliding
.,. To tilt the sunroof completely, press the switch
briefly to the second level.
"' To open the sunroof completely, pull the sw itch
briefly to the second level¢,&. .
.. To select an intermediate position , press/pu ll
the switch to the first level until the desired po­
sition is reached .
@ Opening /sliding (version 1)
"'To move the roof into the reduced wind noise
position, press the button back briefly to the
second level. The roof will open all the way if
you press the button back to the second level
again.
.,. To close the sunroof completely, press the
switch forward briefly to the second level
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.. To select an intermediate position, press/pull
the switch forward/back to the first level until
the desired position is reached.
@ Opening/sliding (version 2)
.,. To open the sunroof complete ly, press the
switch back to just before the second level.
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Programming buttons
Applies to vehicles: with garage door opener (Homelink}
Fig. 37 He adl in er: Co ntro l p an el
You can program bot h fixed code and rol ling code
systems using this procedure .
Programming /reprogramming button s
• Switch the ignition on .
.. Press and hold the button in the head liner that
you wou ld like to program for at least 10 sec­
onds. Or
• Se lect:
~ I C~ A~ R~ I fu nct ion but ton > (Car) * system s
contro l button > Vehicle setting s > garage
door opener > Program garage door opener .
.. Fol low the ins truc tions in the I nfota inme nt sys­
tem .
Deleting button programming
The programmed bu ttons cannot be de leted ind i­
v id ually, they must be de leted a ll at once . Repro­
g ram the bu ttons if necessary .
.. Se lect: the
ICARI fu nction button > (Car) * sys­
tems
control b utton > Vehicle settings > Ga­
rage door opener
> Clear program settings >
Yes .
Displaying the version /status/country code
.. Se lec t: I CAR I funct ion button > (Car) * systems
co ntro l butto n > Vehicle settings > Garage
door opener > Version information .
(D Tips
The garage door opene r may need to be
synchronized w ith the-system motor after the
programm ing . Follow the manufacture rs in­
st ruc tions for do ing th is .
Open ing and closing
Operation
Applies to vehicles: with garage door opener (Homelink)
Requireme nts The bu tton in the roof head lin e r
mus t be p rogramme d
~ page 43 and the veh icle
mus t be wi thin ran ge of the system, such as the
garage doo r.
• Press the bu tton to ope n the garage door. The
L E D @ ~
page 43, fig. 3 7 blink s or tur ns on .
• Press the bu tton ag ai n to open the g arage
door.
@ Tips
To ope n or close the g arage do or, do not
p ress t he b utton lon ger ten seconds or t he
g arage door opener wi ll switch to p rogram­
ming mo de.
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Lights and Vi sion
"'T o activ ate t he h igh beam assist, tap the lever
forward
(D . The ii indicator light appears in
the instr ument cluster d isp lay an d the high
beam assist is switched on/off automatically.
The
Bl indicator lig ht also turns on if the h igh
beams are switched on .
Switching the high beam s on /off manually
If the high beams did not sw itch on/off a utomat ­
ically as expected, you may sw itch them on or off
manually instead:
"'T o swi tc h the high beams on manually, tap the
l ever forward
(D . The Bl indicator lig ht t urns
on.
"' To switc h the high beams off manually, p ull the
lever back@. The h igh beam assist is deact i­
vated .
Operating the headlight flasher
"'To ope rate the headlight flasher w hen the h igh
beam assist is act ivated and high beams are
switched off, p ull the leve r back @. The high
beam assist rema ins ac tive .
Me ssages in the instrument cluster display
ml Audi adaptive light: system fault!
Headlight a ssist: System fault
Dr ive to an a uthorized Aud i dea ler or a uth orized
Aud i Serv ice Fac ility immediately to have t he
malfunct io n co rrected. You can still switc h the
h igh beams on or off ma nually.
Headlight assist: Unavailable No camera view
The camera v iew is b locked, fo r example by a
sticke r or debr is.
The senso r is locate d between the interior rear­
view m ir ror and the windshield. Therefore, do not
p lace any st ic kers in this area on the windshie ld.
A WARNING
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H igh beam assist is only intended to assist
the drive r. The dr iver is still responsible for
cont rolli ng the headligh ts a nd switch ing
t hem ma nually de pendi ng on light and vis ibil­
i t y conditions.
It ma y be ne cess ary to operate
t he m man ually i n situ at io ns such as:
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- In adverse weat her condi tions such as fog,
heavy rain, blowing snow or spray ing water.
- On roads where oncoming traffic may be
pa rtially obscure d, such as expressways.
- When the re are roa d users that do not have
suff icient lighting, such as bicyclers or
veh icles with dirty tail lamps.
- In tig ht curves an d on stee p slopes.
- In poorly lit a re a s.
- W it h st ro ng refle cto rs, such a s signs .
-If th e ar ea of the wi ndshi eld n ear the s ensor
i s f ogged over, dirty, icy or covered with a
s tick er.
Adjusting the exterior lighting
The settings are adjusted in the MMI.
"'Select: !C A R! function button> (Car) * systems
cont rol button > Vehicle settings > Exterior
lighting .
Automatic headlights
You can adjust the following sett ings in the Au­
tomatic headl ights
menu:
Headlights activation time -You can adjust if the
h eadlights switch o n
Early, Med . or Late accord­
i ng to the sens itiv ity o f the lig ht sensor .
Audi adaptive light* -You can sw itch ad aptive
li ght
On an d Off .
Automatic high beams*
Y ou can switch the hig h beam assist on an d off .
Daytime running lights
USA models:
You can switch the daytime runn ing
li gh ts
on and off .
Canada models:
The function cannot be turned
off. It is act ivated a utomatically each time the ig­
nit ion is switched on. This menu item is shown
"g reye d out" .
Coming home, Leaving home
The coming home function ill uminates the a rea
outside the vehicle when you switch the ign ition
off and open the driver's door. To turn the func-
tion on , se lect
Lights when leav ing car > On . .,._