2017 AUDI A6 ignition

Checking and Filling
system the next time the ignition is
switched on.
- The engine oil consumption may be up to
0.5 quart/600 miles (0.5 liter/1 ,000 km),
depending on driving style and operating
conditions . Consumption may be higher
during the first 3,000 miles (5,000 km). Be­
cause of this, the engine oil level must be
checked regularly .
It would be best to check
each time you refuel your vehicle and before
long drives .
Changing the engine oil
We recommend that have your oil changed by an
authorized Audi dealer or a qualified service sta­
tion.
Before you check anything in the engine compart ­
ment ,
always read and heed all WARNINGS q .&.
in Working in the engine compartment on
page 198.
The engine oil must be changed according to the
intervals specified in your Warranty
& Mainte­
nance booklet. This is very important because the
lubricating properties of oil diminish gradually
during normal vehicle use.
Under some circumstances the engine oil should
be changed more frequently . Change oil more of­
ten if you drive mostly short distances , operate
the vehicle in dusty areas or under predominantly
stop-and-go traffic conditions, or have your vehi­
cle where temperatures remain below freezing
for extended periods.
Detergent additives in the oil will make fresh oil
look dark after the engine has been running for a
short time. This is normal and is not a reason to
chang e the oil more often than recommended.
Because of the problem of proper disposal, along
with the special tools and necessary expertise re­
quired, we strongly recommend that you have
your oil changed by an authorized
Audi dealer or
a qualified service station .
If you choose to change your oil yourself, please
note the following important information:
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A WARNING
-
To reduce the risk of personal injury if you
must change the engine oil in your vehicle
yourself:
- Wear eye protection.
- To reduce the risk of burns from hot engine
-
oil, let the engine cool down to the touch .
- When removing the oil drain plug with your
fingers, stay as far away as possible. Always keep your forearm parallel to the ground to
help prevent hot oil from running down your
arm .
- Drain the oil into a container designed for
this purpose, one large enough to hold at
least the total amount of oil in your engine.
- Engine oil is poisonous . Keep it well out of
the reach of children.
- Continuous contact with used engine oil is
harmful to your skin . Always protect your
skin by washing oil off thoroughly with soap
and water.
(D Note
Never mix oil additives with your engine oil.
These additives can damage your engine and
adversely affect your Audi Limited New Vehi­
cle Warranty.
@ For the sake of the environment
- Before changing your oil, first make sure you know where you can properly dispose of
the used oil.
- Always dispose of used engine oil properly .
Do not dump it on garden soil, wooded
areas, into open streams or down sewage
drains.
- Recycle used engine oil by taking it to a used
engine oil collection facility in your area, or
contact a service station .
Cooling system
Coolant
The engine cooling system is filled with a mixture
of purified water and coolant additive at the fac-
tory. This coolant must not be not changed. ..,.

Checking and Filling
_& WARNING
-The cooling system is under pressure. Do
not open the coolant expansion tank cap
when the engine is hot. This increases the
risk of burns.
- The coolant additive and the coolant can be
dangerous to your health. For this reason,
keep the coolant in the original container
and away from children. There is a risk of
poisoning .
- When working in the engine compartment,
remember that the radiator fan can switch
on even if the ignition is switched off, which
increases the risk of injury.
CD Note
Do not add coolant if the expansion tank is
empty. Air could enter the cooling system and
damage the engine. If this is the case, do not
continue driving. See an authorized Audi deal­
er or authorized Audi Service Facility for assis­
tance .
Brake fluid
Fig. 185 Engine compartment : ca p on brake fl uid re servoir
Observe the safety precautions c::> .&. in Working
in the engine comportment on page 198.
Checking the brake fluid level
• Read the brake fluid level on the brake fluid
reservoir
c::> page 201, fig . 182. The brake fluid
level must be between the MIN and MAX mark­
i n gs c::> .,&. .
The brake fluid level is monitored automatically .
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Changing the brake fluid
Have the brake fluid changed regularly by an au­
thorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility.
_& WARNING
- If the brake fluid level is below the MIN
marking, it can impair the braking effect
-
and driving safety, which increase the risk of
an accident . Do not continue driving . See an
authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility for assistance.
- If the brake fluid is old, bubbles may form
in the brake system during heavy braking.
This would impair braking performance and driving safety, which increases the risk of an
accident .
- To ensure the brake system functions cor­
rectly, only use brake fluids that comply
with VW standard 50114 or FMVSS-116 DOT 4.
CD Note
-If the brake fluid level is above the MAX
marking, brake fluid may leak out over the
edge of the reservoir and result in damage
to the vehicle.
- Do not get any brake fluid on the vehicle
paint, because it will corrode the paint.
Battery
General warnings about batteries
Because of the complex power supply, all work
on batteries such as disconnecting, replacing,
etc. should
only be performed by an authorized
Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility
c:::, &.
The term "vehicle battery" refers to the 12 Volt
battery in your vehicle.
Detailed warnings for the vehicle battery:
®) Wear eye protection.
~ Battery acid is highly corrosive. Wear pro-
~ tect1ve gloves and eye protection. ..,.

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Fire, sparks, open flame and smoking are
forb idden.
~
A highly explosive mixture of gases can
form when charging batteries.
®
Keep children away from battery acid and
batteries.
A WARNING
All work on the battery or electrical system in
your vehicle can result in injuries, chemical
burns, accidents or burns. Because of this, all
work must be performed
only by an author­
ized Aud i dealer or authorized Aud i Service
Facility.
A WARNING
California Proposition 65 Warning:
- Battery posts, terminals and related acces­
sories contain lead and lead compounds,
chemicals known to the State of California
to cause cancer and reproduct ive problems.
Wash hands after handling.
(D Note
Protect the vehicle battery against freezing if
the vehicle will be parked for long periods of
time so that it is not destroyed by "freezing"
c:>page207.
@ For the sake of the environment
~ Batteries contain poll uting substances such
as sulfuric acid and lead. Contact an author­
ized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service
Facility for more information.
Vehicle battery
The term "vehicle battery" refers to the 12 Volt
battery in your vehicle.
Not running the vehicle for long periods of
time
If you do not drive your vehicle for several days or
weeks, e lectrical equipment is gradually scaled
back or switched off. This reduces energy use and
ensures the veh icle will be able to start after long
periods of time
c:> page 124. Some convenience
Checking and Filling
functions, such as interior lighting or power seat
adjustment, may not be available under certa in
c ir cumstances. These convenience functions will
be available again once you switch the ignition on
and start the engine .
Even when electrical equipment is switched off,
the equipment can still dra in the vehicle battery
if the vehicle is not driven for long periods of
time . Deep draining results in a chemical reaction
that destroys the inside of the vehicle battery .
T he veh icle battery must be charged every month
to reduce the risk of this happening
c:> page 207 .
Contact an authorized Aud i dea ler or authorized
A udi Service Facility for more information .
Winter operation
Cold weather places higher demands on the vehi ­
cle battery . This results in reduced starting abili­
ty. Have the veh icle battery checked by an au­
thorized Audi dea ler or authorized Audi Service
Facility before the cold time of year.
Charging the vehicle battery
Fig. 186 En g in e compa rtment: co nnectors for a cha rge r
and ju mp start cables
Requirement: only use chargers with a maximum
charging voltage of 30 amps/14.8 Volts.
The
vehicle battery cables remain connected .
.,. Read the warnings
c:> &. in General warnings
about batteries on page 207
and ¢ &_ .
.,. Switch off the ignit ion and all electrical equ ip­
ment.
.,. Open the hood
c:> page 200.
"'Open the red cover on the pos itive terminal
c:> fig. 186 .
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Tire pressure monitoring system
Applies to: vehicles with Tire Pressure Monitoring System in­
dicator
The tire pressure indicator in the instrument
cluster informs you if the tire pressure is too low
or if there is a system malfunction .
Fig. 192 Instrument clus ter : indicator ligh t w ith message
Using the ABS sensors, the tire pressure monitor­
ing system compares the tire tread circumfer­
ence and vib ration characteristics of the individu­
al tires.
If the pressure changes in one or more
tires, this is indicated in the instrument cluster
display with an indicator light
RE and a message.
If only one tire is affected, the location of that
tire will be indicated.
The tire pressures must be stored in the Infotain ­
ment system again each time the pressures
change (switching between partial and full load pressure) or after changing or replacing a tire on
your vehicle ¢
page 230 . The tire pressure moni ­
toring system only monitors the tire pressure you have stored. Refer to the tire pressure label for
the recommended tire pressure for your vehicle
¢page 220, fig.191 .
Tire tread circumference and v ibration character­
istics can change and cause a tire pressure warn­
ing if:
- the tire pressure in one or more tires is too low.
- the tire has structural damage.
- the tire was replaced or the tire pressure was
changed and it was not stored
¢ page 230.
- the spare tire* is installed.
~ Indicator lights ....
~ RE-Loss of pressure in at least one tire¢,&,. . ....
g Check the tires and replace or repair if necessary.
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Wheels
Check/correct the pressures of all four tires and
store the pressure again in the Infotainment sys­
tem
¢ page 230 .
fflm (T ire Pressure Monitoring System) Tire
press ure: System malfunction!.
Ifffi:m appears
after switching the ignition on or while driving
and the
RE indicator light in the instrument clus­
ter blinks for approximately one minute and then
stays on, there is system malfunction. Try to
store the correct tire pressures¢
page 230. If
the indicator light does turn off or turns on again
after a short period of time , drive to an author­
ized Audi dealer or author ized Audi Service Facili­
ty immediately to have the malfunction correct­
ed.
_& WARNING ,..___
- If the tire pressure indicator appears in the
d isplay, reduce your speed immediately and
avoid any hard steering or braking maneu­
vers. Stop as soon as possible and check the
tires and their pressure.
- The driver is responsible for maintaining the
correct tire pressure. You must check the
tire pressure regularly.
- Under certain conditions (such as a sporty
driving style, winter conditions or unpaved roads), the tire pressure monitoring system
indicator may be delayed .
@ Tips
-The tire pressure monitoring system can al­
so stop working when there is an ESC mal­
function .
- Using snow chains may result in a system
malfunction.
- The tire pressure monitoring system in your
Audi was calibrated with "Audi Original
Tires"¢
page 217 . We recommend that you
use these tires.
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Wheels
Storing tire pressures
Applies to: vehicles with Tire Pressure Monito ring System in­
dicator
If the tire pressure changes or a tire is replaced, it must be confirmed in the Infotainment sys­tem.
• Make s ure before storing that the tire pressures
of all fo ur t ires meet the specified val ues and
are adapted to the load
c> page 220.
• Switc h the ignition on.
• Se lect : the ICARI function button
> (Car )* Sys­
tems
con trol b utton > Service & checks > Tire
pres sure monitor > Store tire pres sure > Yes,
stor e now .
(D Tips
Do not s tore the tire press ures if snow chains
a re installed.
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Fuses
Fuses
Replacing fuses
A fuse that has blown will have metal strips that have burned through .
Fig . 204 Driver 's side cockp it: cove r
The fuses a re located on front left and r ight of
t he cockpit and beh ind the trim on the rig ht s ide
of the luggage compartmen t.
"' Switc h the ignition and all e lectr ica l equipment
off.
"' Che ck the following table to see which fuse be­
l o ngs to the equipment.
... Remove the correspond ing cover or remove the
right side trim panel in the l uggage compart­
ment ¢
poge 194.
... Remove the colored plastic clip from the fuse
panel, if necessary ¢
page 245, fig. 205. You
can d ispose of t he p lastic clip .
... Remove the clamp from the rea r side of the
cove r¢
fig . 204 .
... Remove the fuse usi ng the clamp.
"' Re pla ce t he b low n fus e only wi th an iden tical
new one .
"' Install the cover.
Fuse color identification
Color Current rating
in amps
Black 1
Purp le 3
Li ght b rown 5
B rown 7.5
R ed 10
Blue 15
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Color Current rating
in amps
Yellow 20
Wh ite or transpa rent 2 5
Green 30
O range 4 0
A WARNING
Do not repair fuses and neve r replace a blown
f u se with one that has a higher amp rat ing.
This can cause damage to the e lectr ica l sys­
tem and a fire .
(D Note
If a new fuse burns out again shortly after you
h ave insta lled it, have the e lectrical system
checked as soon as possible by an authorized
Audi dealer o r authorized Aud i Service Fac ili­
ty .
(D Tips
-The following tab le does not list fuse loca ­
t ions that are not used .
- Some of the equipment listed in the fo llow­
ing tables a pplies on ly to certain model ver­
sions or certa in optional equipment .

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Technical data
Vehicle specifications
F ig. 2 17 W indshield (front left) : Ve hicl e Iden tificat ion
N umber ( VIN)
XXXXX XX -X -XXXX XXX XX
CD+ ~t :1:: xxxxxxxx xx x xxxxxxxx
TVP/fffl XXX XXX
XX XXXXXXX XX X X XX
XXX
KW XXX
®i ~:J ·f lfils~~ XXXX XXX XXX
®-+ ~N:a=i~ l xxxx ; xxxx xxx ; xx
11. • AUSS, I OPTIONS
E0A
7D5 4UB 6XM 5SG 5RW
2EH J0Z lLB l
A S lB A
3FC SMU 7Xl
F0A 9G3 0G7 0YH 0JF
TL6 3KA 8EH Ul A X98 QZ7
lX W 803 908 824 020
7T6 CV7 7K0 4X3 2K2
3L4
4KC 3 Y0 413
502
lSA 7GB 01A 4G0
XX. X XX X XX X xxxx
Fig. 218 Vehi cle identifica tion la b el
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
The VIN number is located in the following pla­
ces :
- In the Infotainment system : select: the
!CARI
function button > (Car) * systems control but­
ton
> Serve & checks> VIN number .
-on the vehicle identification label
- under the windshield on the driver's side*
Technical data
Vehicle identification label
The vehicle identification label ¢ fig. 218 is locat ­
ed in the luggage compartment under the cargo
floor cover .
T he information of the vehicle identification label
can also be found in your Warranty
& Mainte­
nance booklet.
The sticker contains the follow ing vehicle data:
(D Vehicle Iden tification Number (V IN)
@ Vehicle type, eng ine output , transm ission
@ Eng ine and transmission codes
@ Paint and interior codes
® Optional equipment numbers
Safety compliance sticker
The safety compliance sticker is your assurance
that your new vehicle complies w ith all applicable
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards which
were in effect at the time the vehicle was manu­
factured. You can find this sticker on the door
jamb on the driver 's side. It shows the month and
year of production and the vehicle identification number of your vehicle (perforation) as well as
the G ross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) and the
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR).
High voltage warning label
The high voltage warn ing label is located in the
engine compartment next to the engine hood re­
lease. The spark ignition system complies with
the Canadian standard ICES-002.
Notes about technical
data
The values may differ for some markets depend­
ing on eq uipment installed in certain markets
and the measur ing methods.
Please note that the specifications listed in the
vehicle documentation always take precedence .
@ Tips
Missing technical data was not available at
the time of printing .
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Consumer information
scope of maintenance and repairs which can be
carried out by vehicle owners.
Also, safety and
environmental
concerns place very strict limits
on the nature of repairs and adjustments to en­
gine and transmission parts which an owner can
perform .
Maintenance, adjustments and repairs usually re­
quire special tools, testing devices and other
equipment available to specially trained work­
shop personnel in order to assure proper per­
formance, reliability and safety of the vehicle and
its many systems .
Improper maintenance, adjustments and repairs
can impair the operation and reliability of your
vehicle and even void your vehicle warranty.
Therefore, proof of servicing in accordance with
the maintenance schedule may be a condition for
upholding a possible warranty claim made within
the warranty period.
Above all, operational safety can be adversely af­
fected, creating unnecessary risks for you and
your passengers.
If in doubt about any servicing, have it done by
your authorized Audi dealer or any other properly
equ ipped and qualified workshop. We strongly
urge you to give your authorized Audi dealer the
opportunity to perform all scheduled mainte­
nance and necessary repairs. Your dealer has the
facilities, original parts and trained specialists to keep your vehicle running properly.
Performing limited maintenance yourself
The following pages describe a limited number of procedures which can be performed on your vehi­
cle with ordinary tools, should the need arise and
trained personnel be unavailable. Before per­
forming any of these procedures, always thor­
oughly read all of the applicable text and careful­
ly follow the instructions given. Always rigorously
observe the
WARNINGS provided.
Before you check anything in the engine com­
partment, always read and heed all WARNINGS
c> & and c> & in Working in the engine compart­
ment on page 198.
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A WARNING
-
-Serious personal injury may occur as a result
of improperly performed maintenance, ad­
justments or repairs .
- Always be extremely careful when working
on the vehicle. Always follow commonly ac­
cepted safety practices and general com­
mon sense. Never risk personal injury.
- Do not attempt any of the maintenance,
checks or repairs described on the following pages if you are not fully familiar with these
or other procedures with respect to the ve­ hicle, or are uncertain how to proceed.
- Do not do any work without the proper tools
and equipment. Have the necessary work
done by your authorized Audi dealer or an­
other properly equipped and qualified work­
shop.
- The engine compartment of any motor vehi­
cle is a potentially hazardous area. Never
reach into the area around or touch the radi­
ator fan. It is temperature controlled and
can switch on suddenly - even when the en­
gine is off. The radiator fan switches on au­
tomatically when the coolant reaches a cer­
tain temperature and will continue to run
until the coolant temperature drops.
- Always switch off the ignition before anyone
gets under the vehicle.
- Always support your vehicle with safety
stands if it is necessary to work underneath
the vehicle. The jack supplied with the vehi­
cle is not adequate for this purpose and
could collapse causing serious personal in­
Jury.
- If you must work underneath the vehicle
with the wheels on the ground, always make
sure the vehicle is on level ground, that the
wheels are always securely blocked and that
the engine cannot be started.
- Always make sure the transmission selector
lever (automatic transmission) is in P (Park
position) and the park brake is applied. ..,